Difference between revisions of "Atlas II"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed in 2755, by Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division of the original [[Star League]] to maintain the technological edge over the other Great Houses. The Atlas II, was exclusively for the SLDF's Royal Regiments. Technological counterpart to Regular SLDF's ASD-7 Atlas. | + | Designed in 2755, by the Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division of the original [[Star League]] to maintain the technological edge over the other [[Great Houses]]. The '''''Atlas II''''', was exclusively for the SLDF's Royal Regiments. Technological counterpart to Regular SLDF's ASD-7 ''[[Atlas]]''. |
| − | In 2785, when General Kerensky put call for loyal forces to join in | + | In 2785, when [[General Kerensky]] put call for loyal forces to join him in his [[Exodus]], every ''Atlas II'' pilot responded and left with him-leaving none of this design behind. These 'Mechs are prized by Clans when they are found. One such 'Mech was spotted in 3052 during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]]. |
| − | In early 3070s the design was resurrected by [[Word of Blake]] when they captured Hesperus II's factories. After liberation of Defiance Industries, the company kept the | + | In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the [[Word of Blake]] when they captured [[Hesperus II]]'s factories. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, the company kept the 'Mech in production. |
==Armament & Equipment== | ==Armament & Equipment== | ||
| − | ''Atlas II'' is armed with array of | + | The ''Atlas II'' is armed with an array of weaponry, including an [[LB-X Autocannon/10|medium calibur LB-X]],a pair of Extended-Large Lasers, and a [[LRM-20|20-tube Long Range Missile Launcher]] for range attacks. For close range combat, the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a [[SRM-6|Holly Six Pack]]. In addition, the 'Mech been given [[CASE]] for both sides of the torso in order to keep an ammunition cook off from consuming the 'Mech. |
| − | The weapons payload gives the design more broad range attack | + | The weapons payload gives the design more broad range attack ability versus the ''[[Atlas|Atlas's]]'' brawling weaponry with its limited long range attack capacities. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
<<Star League Era Variant>> | <<Star League Era Variant>> | ||
| − | *AS7-H2 Atlas II - Exchanging both [[Extended Range Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]] & its [[LB-X Autocannon/10 | + | *AS7-H2 Atlas II - Exchanging both [[Extended Range Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]] & its [[LB-X Autocannon/10|LB-X 10]] for Kingslayer [[ER PPC]] & [[Gauss Rifle]] while removing only one [[double heat sink]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 16 January 2009
| Atlas II | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hegemony Research & Development Dept's Weapons Division - (New Earth), Defiance Industries - (Hesperus II) |
| Model | AS7-D-H |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Foundation Type 10X |
| Armor | StarSlab/2 Ferro Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Speed | 54.0km km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,740 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,169 |
Description
Designed in 2755, by the Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division of the original Star League to maintain the technological edge over the other Great Houses. The Atlas II, was exclusively for the SLDF's Royal Regiments. Technological counterpart to Regular SLDF's ASD-7 Atlas.
In 2785, when General Kerensky put call for loyal forces to join him in his Exodus, every Atlas II pilot responded and left with him-leaving none of this design behind. These 'Mechs are prized by Clans when they are found. One such 'Mech was spotted in 3052 during the Battle of Tukayyid.
In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the Word of Blake when they captured Hesperus II's factories. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, the company kept the 'Mech in production.
Armament & Equipment
The Atlas II is armed with an array of weaponry, including an medium calibur LB-X,a pair of Extended-Large Lasers, and a 20-tube Long Range Missile Launcher for range attacks. For close range combat, the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and a Holly Six Pack. In addition, the 'Mech been given CASE for both sides of the torso in order to keep an ammunition cook off from consuming the 'Mech.
The weapons payload gives the design more broad range attack ability versus the Atlas's brawling weaponry with its limited long range attack capacities.
Variants
<<Star League Era Variant>>
- AS7-H2 Atlas II - Exchanging both ER Large Lasers & its LB-X 10 for Kingslayer ER PPC & Gauss Rifle while removing only one double heat sink.