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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Avalanche (Individual Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip)}}
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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Avalanche (Sovetskii Soyuz)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Avalanche.jpg
 
|image=Avalanche.jpg
|name=''Avalanche''
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|name=Avalanche
 
|manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
|manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
|production year = 3133
 
|production year = 3133
|year reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6396/avalanche-avl-1o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6396/avalanche-avl-1o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=AVL-1O
 
|model=AVL-1O
 
|class=Medium
 
|class=Medium
 
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
 
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
|mech type=omni
 
|feet=2
 
 
|mass=50
 
|mass=50
|chassis=[[Luthien Class M]] [[endo steel]]
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|chassis=Luthien Class M [[Endo Steel]]
|armor= [[Mitchel Argon Standard]]
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|armor= [[Standard Armor|Mitchel Argon Standard]]
|engine= [[Hermes 250]]
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|engine= [[Fusion Engine|Hermes 250]]
 
|comsys=[[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]]
 
|comsys=[[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]]
 
|T&T=[[Matabushi Stalker]]
 
|T&T=[[Matabushi Stalker]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed= 86
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|speed= 86 kph
|jumpjets= [[Icarus Standard]]
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|jumpjets= Icarus Standard
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
 
Primary Configuration
 
Primary Configuration
* 2x [[LRM-10]]s
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*2x [[LRM 10]]
* 4x [[ER medium laser]]s
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*4x [[ER Medium Laser]]
|BV (1.0) = n/a
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|BV (1.0)=n/a
|BV (2.0) = 1,540<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 35, 87: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 140</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,540<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 35 & 87, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 140</ref>
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}}  
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Avalanche''''' is a [[thirty-second century]] medium [[OmniMech]], first deployed by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]]. The 'Mech was conceived as part of a joint project between House Kurita and its then ally Clan Nova Cat, and served as part of an effort to aid in the rebuilding the Clan's depleted ''[[touman]]'' as a result of the aftermath of the [[2nd Combine-Dominion War]] that ended in [[3101]].<ref>''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 29: Timeline - end of Second Combine-Dominion War ends 3101</ref> The 'Mech would be developed over the next 30 years, however development would prove to be challenging for both groups.  
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The '''''Avalanche''''' is a [[thirty-second century]] Medium Class [[OmniMech]], first deployed by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]]. The 'Mech was conceived as part of a joint project between House Kurita and its then ally Clan Nova Cat. The design development was part an effort to aid in the rebuilding the Clan's depleted [[touman]] as result aftermath of the [[2nd Combine-Dominion War]] which ended in [[3101]].<ref>''25 Years of Art and Fiction'', p. 29 Timeline - end of Second Combine-Dominion War ends 3101.</ref> The 'Mech would be developed over next 30 years after, however development would prove to be challenging both groups. After decades of development, the ''Avalanche'' would still have number of designs flaws which would give it a bad reputation among warriors of Clan Nova Cat. 
  
After decades of development, the ''Avalanche'' would still have a number of design flaws which would give it a bad reputation among warriors of Clan Nova Cat. The 'Mech would soon be deployed shortly before House Kurita's invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], where it would serve among House Kurita's elite forces. After the destruction of Clan Nova Cat, as a result of its revolt against Coordinator [[Yori Kurita]], the dead Clan's allotment of ''Avalanche''s would be sold off to other Inner Sphere powers.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 34: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Background info</ref>
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The 'Mech would soon be deployed shortly before House Kurita's invasion of the Republic of the Sphere, where it would serve among House Kurita's elite forces. After the destruction of Clan Nova Cat as result in its revolt against Coordinator [[Yori Kurita]], the dead Clan's allotment of ''Avalanche'' would be sold off to other Inner Sphere powers.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 34 "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Background info</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Constructed using Inner Sphere technologies, the 'Mech design was envisioned with economics in mind. The ''Avalanche'' is powered by a 250-rated [[fusion engine]], giving it a modest maximum speed of 86 km/h, while its hull is protected by 10 tons of [[standard armor]], which gives it less armor protection than other designs of the time. Mobility is enhanced with five [[jump jet]]s, and [[CASE]] mounted in its right torso protected against complete destruction from a magazine detonation. Additional equipment and weapons are allotted 16 tons of [[pod space]], giving decent flexibility.
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Constructed using Inner Sphere technologies, the 'Mech design was envisioned with economics in mind. The ''Avalanche'' is powered by a 250-rated Fusion Engine, giving it a modest maximum speed of 86 kph.  Its hull is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor, gives it less armor protection than other contemporary  designs of the time period. Other features include; 16 tons of pod space, five Jump Jets, and [[CASE]] mounted in its right torso.  
  
The ''Avalanche'' gains its name from its primary configuration which consists of two [[LRM-10]] launchers in its torso, which obscure it in a white, snow-like cloud of smoke when firing. These are backed up with a quartet of [[ER medium laser]]s mounted in the arms.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 34–35, 87: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Stats</ref>
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The ''Avalanche'' gains its name from its primary configuration which consists of two [[LRM 10|10-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers]] in its torso, which obscure it in a white, snow-like cloud of smoke when firing. The LRMs are backed up with a quartet of [[ER Medium Lasers]] mounted in the arms.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 34-35 & 87, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Stats</ref>
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : A short to medium range brawler, ''Avalanche'' A swaps out its [[LRM-10]] launchers for a pair of [[SRM-6]] and [[SRM-4]] Launchers. The 'Mech retains its arm mounted [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 88: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" Configuartion A</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : Medium-Short range brawler, ''Avalanche'' A swaps out its Long-Range launchers for a pair of SRM 6 & SRM 4 Launchers. The 'Mech retains its arm mounted ER Medium Lasers found in the Prime. BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 88, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" A Config.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref>
 
 
*; Alternate Configuration B : A long-range fighter, this configuration features a [[light PPC]] and [[ER medium laser]] in each arm, while each of its side torsos receives a [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launcher, fed by two tons of ammunition located in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 89: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" Configuration B</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref>
 
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : This configuration is armed with a pair of [[light AC/5]]s, one mounted in each of the 'Mechs arms. These weapons are backed up by arm mounted [[ER medium laser]]s and side torso mounted [[small X-Pulse laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,341<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 90: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" Configuration C</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 143</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : Long-Range fighter, the 'Mech features a [[Light PPC]] and ER Medium Laser in each arm, while each of its side torsos receives a [[Thunderbolt 5|Class 5 Thunderbolt missile launcher]]. The Thunderbolt launchers draws from 2 tons of ammunition located in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 89, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" B Config.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration N : The N configuration is lightly armed with a mix of Inner Sphere and Clan weaponry. This includes a single torso mounted Clan [[ER PPC]] and [[targeting computer]]. Its only other weapon found in the right arm, is a [[light AC/5]] with 40 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,873<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 91: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Configuration N</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 144</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : This configuration is promitate armed with pair of [[LAC/5|Class 5 Light Autocannons]], one mounted in each of the 'Mechs arm actuators. The weapon is backed up arm mounted ER Medium lasers and side torso mounted [[Small X-Pulse Lasers]]. BV (2.0) = 1,341<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 90, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" C Config.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 143</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration R : Completely armed with Clan weaponry, the R features a single [[LRM-10]] launcher and two [[ATM-3]]s. Also, the 'Mech has a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in each arm. BV (2.0) = 2,043<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 92: "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - Configuration R</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 145</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. N : The N Configuration features is lightly armed with a mix of Inner Sphere & Clan Weaponry. This includes a single torso mounted Clan [[ER PPC]] and [[Targeting Computer]]. Its only other weapon found in right arm, which is a single Class 5 Light Autocannon with 40 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,873<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 91, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - N Config.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 144</ref>
  
==Design Quirks==
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*;Alt. Config. R : Completely armed with Clan Weaponry, the R features a single LRM 10 launcher, with two [[ATM-3|ATM-3s]]. Also, the 'Mech has pair ER Medium Lasers in each arm. BV (2.0) = 2,043<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 92, "Avalanche OmniMech Profile" - R Config.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 145</ref>
The ''Avalanche'' features the following [[Design Quirk]]:
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
  
 
==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
* [[Wendigo]] - After the failure of this OmniMech's performance, the Nova Cats would create another OmniMech using the ''Avalanche'' as a basis, while also improving its flaws. This would result in the creation of the ''Wendigo''.
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*[[Wendigo]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The ''Avalanche'' was originally designed as part of [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] Collectible Miniatures game line.
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The ''Avalanche'' was originally designed as part of [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] Collectible Miniatures gameline.
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The ''Avalanche'' features the following [[Design Quirks]]:
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*[[Bad Reputation]]
  
 
==BattleMech Gallery==
 
==BattleMech Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Mechavalanche-vp.jpg|WizKids' MechWarrior: Dark Age figure of the ''Avalanche''
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File:Mechavalanche-vp.jpg|WizKid's MechWarrior: Dark Age figure of the ''Avalanche''  
 
</gallery>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20080520074220/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40750 Avalanche #064]'' WizKids Article (Archived)
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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*Wizkids Article (Archived)[http://web.archive.org/web/20080520074220/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40750]
  
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