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|image          = 3025 Awesome1.jpg
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|image          = Awesome_BTRSAGoAC.jpg
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|name          = Awesome
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|name          = ''Awesome''
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|manufacturer  = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<br>[[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]]<br>[[Technicron Manufacturing]]
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|model          = AWS-8Q
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[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
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|year reference = <ref name=TRO3025-104>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 104 "Assault 'Mechs - AWS-8Q ''Awesome''"</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 98-99</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 154-155</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/174/awesome-aws-8q ''MUL online date for the'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
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[[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]]
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[[Technicron Manufacturing]]<ref name=TRSWp146f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 146–147: "AWS-8Q Awesome"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
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|model          = AWS-8Q<ref name=TRSWp146f />
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|year reference =<ref name=TRO3025-104>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 104: "Assault 'Mechs - AWS-8Q ''Awesome''"</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 98–99</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 154–155</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/174/awesome-aws-8q ''MUL online date for the'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
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|cost          = 6,598,170 C-bills
 
|production year=2665
 
|production year=2665
 
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
 
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|mass          = 80
 
|mass          = 80
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|chassis        = Technicron Type G
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|chassis        = [[Technicron Type G]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|armor          = Durallex Heavy
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|armor          = [[Durallex Heavy Special]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|engine        = [[Pitban 240]]
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|engine        = [[Pitban 240]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|comsys        = [[Garret T19-G]]
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|comsys        = [[Garret T19-G|Garrett T19-G]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|T&T            = [[Dynatec 2780]]
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|T&T            = [[Dynatec 2780]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|heat sinks    = 28 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp146f /> -->
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|speed          = 54.0
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*3x [[PPC]]s
 
*3x [[PPC]]s
 
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*1x [[Small Laser]]
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|BV (1.0)=1,358<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref>
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|BV (1.0) = 1,358<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,605<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 163</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,605<ref name=TRSWp146f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 163</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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[[Technicron Manufacturing]] began production of the '''''Awesome''''' in [[Introduction Year::2665]] to replace the STR-2C ''[[Striker (BattleMech)|Striker]]''.  What they produced not only replaced the aging ''Striker'', it became one of the most feared [[BattleMechs]] of all time.  The ''Awesome'' is built around its impressive all-energy based arsenal and heavy armor making it a highly independent and powerful [[assault 'Mech]]. Rugged and reliable, the ''Awesome'' is traditionally used in a vanguard role when penetrating enemy defenses. The ''Awesome''&#39;s massive firepower also lends it to defensive actions, acting as a mobile turret when necessary. Because of its reliance on [[PPC]]s, the ''Awesome'' is able to act independently for extended periods of time. This trait is also useful in siege situations where the 'Mech can keep up a constant barrage, allowing it to win battles of attrition through bleeding an enemy dry.  The only downsides to the ''Awesome'' is its low maneuverability and lack of rear-facing weaponry, making it vulnerable to being outflanked and surrounded by lighter 'Mechs, although good intelligence and a well-deployed screening force can mitigate this issue.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
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[[Technicron Manufacturing]] began production of the '''''Awesome''''' in [[Introduction Year::2665]] to replace the STR-2C ''[[Striker (BattleMech)|Striker]]''.  What they produced not only replaced the aging ''Striker'', it became one of the most feared [[BattleMechs]] of all time.  The ''Awesome'' is built around its impressive all-energy based arsenal and heavy armor making it a highly independent and powerful [[assault 'Mech]]. Rugged and reliable, the ''Awesome'' is traditionally used in a vanguard role when penetrating enemy defenses. The ''Awesome''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s massive firepower also lends it to defensive actions, acting as a mobile turret when necessary. Because of its reliance on [[PPC]]s, the ''Awesome'' is able to act independently for extended periods of time. This trait is also useful in siege situations where the 'Mech can keep up a constant barrage, allowing it to win battles of attrition through bleeding an enemy dry.  The only downsides to the ''Awesome'' is its low maneuverability and lack of rear-facing weaponry, making it vulnerable to being outflanked and surrounded by lighter 'Mechs, although good intelligence and a well-deployed screening force can mitigate this issue.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
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Originally built for the [[Star League]] out of Technicron's factory on [[Savannah (planet)|Savannah]], the ''Awesome'' soon became a common sight in the armies of all the [[Successor Lord|House Lords]]. At the start of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to maintain control of the Savannah factory, making them the only Successor State capable of building new ''Awesomes'' and thus the largest user of them.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/> [[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]] had been producing the ''Awesome'' and other designs from their main factory on [[Demeter]],<ref name="FR2765:FSp11">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 11, "Arcadian Cuirassiers"</ref> but the [[Capellan Confederation]] struck at and destroyed the manufacturing lines on Demeter early in the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p152">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 152, "Lycomb-Davion IntroTech"</ref>
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Originally built for the [[Star League]] out of Technicron's factory on [[Savannah (system)|Savannah]], the ''Awesome'' soon became a common sight in the armies of all the [[Successor Lord|House Lords]]. At the start of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to maintain control of the Savannah factory, making them the only Successor State capable of building new ''Awesomes'' and thus the largest user of them.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/> [[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]] had been producing the ''Awesome'' and other designs from their main factory on [[Demeter]],<ref name="FR2765:FSp11">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 11: "Arcadian Cuirassiers"</ref> but the [[Capellan Confederation]] struck at and destroyed the manufacturing lines on Demeter early in the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p152">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 152: "Lycomb-Davion IntroTech"</ref>
  
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Eventually Technicron partnered up with [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] to open a new line on [[Irian]], although neither one was willing to tamper with the venerable design.  The discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] and the onset of the [[Clan Invasion]] finally spurred them on to build a new variant, the AWS-9M, which took advantage of recovered [[lostech]] to address some of the issues of the original.  The AWS-9Q was built in time to take part in [[Operation Guerrero]], while the advanced AWS-10KM built at the time of the [[Jihad]] was the result of a joint venture between Irian Technologies and [[Alshain Weapons|Alshain Weaponry]].<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 84-85</ref>
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Eventually Technicron partnered up with [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] to open a new line on [[Irian]], although neither one was willing to tamper with the venerable design.  The discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] and the onset of the [[Clan Invasion]] finally spurred them on to build a new variant, the AWS-9M, which took advantage of recovered [[lostech]] to address some of the issues of the original.  The AWS-9Q was built in time to take part in [[Operation GUERRERO]], while the advanced AWS-10KM built at the time of the [[Jihad]] was the result of a joint venture between Irian Technologies and [[Alshain Weapons|Alshain Weaponry]].<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 84–85</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Awesome'' has a limited, but effective, armament consisting of three [[Kreuss|Kreuss PPC]]s, one mounted in its right arm and two split between left and right torso.  These give it an immense amount of damage potential at ranges exceeding five hundred meters, enough to destroy some 'Mechs with a single salvo, although at point-blank range they are less useful.  For close combat the 'Mech mounts in its head a [[Diverse Optics Type 10| Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Laser]] while its left arm ends in a battle fist sufficient for hand-to-hand fighting.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 21</ref>
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The ''Awesome'' has a limited, but effective, armament consisting of three [[Kreuss|Kreuss PPC]]s, one mounted in its right arm and two split between the left and right torsos.  These give it an immense amount of damage potential at ranges exceeding five hundred meters, enough to destroy some 'Mechs with a single salvo, although at point-blank range they are less useful.  For close combat the 'Mech mounts in its head a [[Diverse Optics Type 10| Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Laser]] while its left arm ends in a battlefist sufficient for hand-to-hand fighting.<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 21</ref>
  
 
To handle the tremendous heat load of its weaponry the ''Awesome'' carries twenty-eight [[heat sinks]], although even these can be overwhelmed; most pilots only fire two of their PPCs per salvo to reduce the strain.  With fifteen tons of armor plating the ''Awesome'' is one of the most heavily-armored assault 'Mechs, making it better protected than even the ''[[BattleMaster]]'', including some of the thickest rear armor of any 'Mech.  Although an enemy coming at it from the rear or left flank has a fighting chance, most soldiers agree that "the only defense against an ''Awesome'' is another ''Awesome''."<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
 
To handle the tremendous heat load of its weaponry the ''Awesome'' carries twenty-eight [[heat sinks]], although even these can be overwhelmed; most pilots only fire two of their PPCs per salvo to reduce the strain.  With fifteen tons of armor plating the ''Awesome'' is one of the most heavily-armored assault 'Mechs, making it better protected than even the ''[[BattleMaster]]'', including some of the thickest rear armor of any 'Mech.  Although an enemy coming at it from the rear or left flank has a fighting chance, most soldiers agree that "the only defense against an ''Awesome'' is another ''Awesome''."<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;AWS-8R : The 8R variant of the ''Awesome'' was introduced in [[2683]],<ref name=MUL/> and while also focused on long range damage it dispenses with the traditional energy-based loadout.  Retaining the small laser it replaces the three PPCs with two [[LRM-15]] launchers in the left and right torso, each fed by two tons of ammo in the same location, and a [[Large Laser]] in its right arm. Although providing long range damage potential equal to that of the 8Q, the heavy dependence on ammunition limits the amount of time a barrage can be maintained to just under a minute and a half.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,283<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,470<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 164</ref>
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*;AWS-8R : The 8R variant of the ''Awesome'' was introduced in [[2683]],<ref name=MUL/> and while also focused on long range damage it dispenses with the traditional energy-based loadout.  Retaining the small laser it replaces the three PPCs with two [[LRM-15]] launchers in the left and right torso, each fed by two tons of ammo in the same location, and a [[Large Laser]] in its right arm. Although providing long range damage potential equal to that of the 8Q, the heavy dependence on ammunition limits the amount of time a barrage can be maintained to just under a minute and a half.<ref name=TRSWp146f /><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,283;<ref name=CO /> BV (2.0) = 1,470<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 164</ref>
  
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*;AWS-8T : Introduced in [[2815]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit Lit'', "Awesome introduction dates"</ref> and taking the concept of the 8R further, the 8T removed five heat sinks and replaces them with an additional large laser in the left arm while retaining the two LRM-15s of the 8R. This modification makes good use of the ''Awesome'''s heavily heat sink design, as the removal of the five heat sinks has little effect on the 'Mech and it is still effective when the LRM ammunition has been depleted.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,312<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,593<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 165</ref>
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*;AWS-8T : Introduced in [[2815]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'': "Awesome introduction dates"</ref> and taking the concept of the 8R further, the 8T removed five heat sinks and replaces them with an additional large laser in the left arm while retaining the two LRM-15s of the 8R. This modification makes good use of the ''Awesome''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heavily cooled design, as the removal of the five heat sinks has little effect on the 'Mech and it is still effective when the LRM ammunition has been depleted.<ref name=TRSWp146f /><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,312;<ref name=CO /> BV (2.0) = 1,593<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 165</ref>
  
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*;AWS-8V : An attempt to meld the concepts behind the 8R with the 8Q, the 8V was introduced in [[2980]].<ref name=MUL/> It is armed with a single PPC in its right arm, an LRM-15 launcher with two tons of reloads in the right torso, and a large laser in the left torso. This mix of weapons allows the ''Awesome'' to keep up a constant barrage after it has depleted its LRM ammunition.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,323<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,510<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 166</ref>
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*;AWS-8V : An attempt to meld the concepts behind the 8R with the 8Q, the 8V was introduced in [[2980]].<ref name=MUL/> It is armed with a single PPC in its right arm, an LRM-15 launcher with two tons of reloads in the right torso, and a large laser in the left torso. This mix of weapons allows the ''Awesome'' to keep up a constant barrage after it has depleted its LRM ammunition.<ref name=TRSWp146f /><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,323;<ref name=CO /> BV (2.0) = 1,510<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 166</ref>
  
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*;AWS-9M : The 9M is an upgrade of the ''Awesome'' that uses Star League technologies and was introduced in [[3049]].<ref name=MUL/> The 'Mech is built around a 320 Hermes [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The heat sinks were upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s to allow this variant to be rearmed with three [[Fusigon Longtooth]] [[ER PPC]]s. The ER PPCs are backed up by two Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]]s, split between the left arm and center torso and fed by one ton of reloads in the left leg, a [[Magna 400P]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] also in the center torso, and a Diverse Optics Type 10 [[Small Pulse Laser]] in place of the head-mounted small laser.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,469<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,812<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 85</ref>
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*;AWS-9M : The 9M is an upgrade of the ''Awesome'' that uses Star League technologies and was introduced in [[3049]].<ref name=MUL/> The 'Mech is built around a 320 Hermes [[Extralight fusion engine|XL fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The heat sinks were upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s to allow this variant to be rearmed with three [[Fusigon Longtooth]] [[ER PPC]]s. The ER PPCs are backed up by two Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]]s, split between the left arm and center torso and fed by one ton of reloads in the left leg, a [[Magna 400P]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] also in the center torso, and a Diverse Optics Type 10 [[Small Pulse Laser]] in place of the head-mounted small laser.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,469;<ref name=CO /> BV (2.0) = 1,812<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 85</ref>
  
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*;AWS-9Md (Drone) : A Capellan experimental unit in [[3071]] based on the AWS-9M, the cockpit weight is increased to seven tons to accommodate the [[Robotic Cockpit|robotic drone control]] and the two Streak SRM-2s and their ammo are removed. These 'Mechs were operated by a AI controller known as [[The Broken]].<ref> ''Necromo Nightmare'', p. 22 </ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = ??
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*;AWS-9Md (Drone) : A Capellan experimental unit in [[3071]] based on the AWS-9M, the cockpit weight is increased to seven tons to accommodate the [[Robotic Cockpit|robotic drone control]] and the two Streak SRM-2s and their ammo are removed. These 'Mechs were operated by an AI controller known as [[The Broken]].<ref>''Necromo Nightmare'', p. 22</ref> BV (2.0) = blank
  
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*;AWS-9Q : A basic upgrade to the original 8Q introduced in [[3057]],<ref name=MUL/> the heat sinks are upgraded to double heat sinks and are reduced to nineteen. The saved weight is used to add a fourth PPC to the 'Mech as well as a [[Guardian ECM Suite]].  Although there was some criticism for using basic PPCs and not upgrading to ER models, the 9Q proved itself during Operation Guerrero to be quite devastating.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,623<ref name=CO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 200</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,875<ref name=MUL62>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 66</ref>
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*;AWS-9Q : A basic upgrade to the original 8Q introduced in [[3057]],<ref name=MUL/> the heat sinks are upgraded to double heat sinks and are reduced to nineteen. The saved weight is used to add a fourth PPC to the 'Mech as well as a [[Guardian ECM Suite]].  Although there was some criticism for using basic PPCs and not upgrading to ER models, the 9Q proved itself during Operation Guerrero to be quite devastating.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,623;<ref name=CO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 200</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,875<ref name=MUL62>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 66</ref>
  
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*;AWS-10KM : The newest variant, a joint project between IBMU and Alshain Weaponry, was introduced in [[3067]].<ref name=MUL/> The 'Mech utilizes Irian's [[Compact Engine]] and [[Compact Gyro]] to save space at the expense of mass. It retains the speed and ECM of the 9Q, but utilizes an [[Endo Steel]] structure. Two [[Heavy PPC]]s deal a good amount of damage in each blow, while a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] is deadly and accurate at close range.  At the time of its introduction the 10KM was reserved for only the elite units of the Free Worlds League and [[Draconis Combine]], and thanks to an iron-clad contract even the wily Irian Technologies had trouble finding a loophole to sell the 'Mech to the other Houses or mercenary units.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,961<ref name=MUL62/>
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*;AWS-10KM : The 10KM, a joint project between IBMU and Alshain Weaponry, was introduced in [[3067]].<ref name=MUL/> The 'Mech utilizes Irian's [[compact engine]] and [[Compact Gyro]] to save space at the expense of mass. It retains the speed and ECM of the 9Q, but utilizes an [[Endo Steel]] structure. Two [[Heavy PPC]]s deal a good amount of damage in each blow, while a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] is deadly and accurate at close range.  At the time of its introduction the 10KM was reserved for only the elite units of the Free Worlds League and [[Draconis Combine]], and thanks to an iron-clad contract even the wily Irian Technologies had trouble finding a loophole to sell the 'Mech to the other Houses or mercenary units.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 1,961<ref name=MUL62/>
  
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*;AWS-11M : This advanced tech variant of the ''Awesome'' was introduced during the end of the Jihad in [[3079]]<ref name=MUL/>, and uses eight [[Light PPC]]s as its main armament. To improve the damage potential of the 'Mech, half of those PPCs are equipped with [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[PPC Capacitor]]s. Technicron engineers were forced to reduce the top speed of the ''Awesome'' to that of an 8Q, and to provide the room for two of the Light PPC's, they had to equip the 11M with a heavy [[Compact Gyro]]. To offset the heat caused by the eight PPCs and capacitors, the engineers used twenty [[Clan]]-spec [[Double Heat Sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,801<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 6</ref>
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*;AWS-11H : Introduced after Technicron perfected production of [[Clan]]-spec Endo Steel and double heat sinks,<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', p. 13</ref> the 11H ''Awesome'' carries three [[Heavy PPC]]s and can fire them continuously. In a nod to the traditional ''Awesome'', the head carries an [[ER Small Laser]]. All the heat is dissipated by the twenty-three Clan-spec double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,036<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', p. 29</ref>
  
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*;AWS-11R : Developed in [[3133]] this ''Awesome'' variant is protected by thirteen tons of [[Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. The weaponry has been replaced with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], [[LRM-15]], [[Extended LRM-15]], and a single [[ER Medium Laser]]. The ammunition and Gauss rifle are protected by [[CASE II]] systems. For emergency use, a single [[Coolant Pod]] can supplement the ten double strength heat sinks. A [[Compact Gyro]] freed enough room in the center torso to store three tons of ELRM ammunition. A 240XL engine provides a top speed of 54km/h, but this is supplemented by a [[Supercharger]] which allows for bursts of speed up to 64 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,878<ref name=XTRO:RV2p12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 12, "AWS-11R Awesome"</ref>
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*;AWS-11M : This advanced tech variant of the ''Awesome'' was introduced during the end of the Jihad in [[3079]],<ref name=MUL/> and uses eight [[Light PPC]]s as its main armament. To improve the damage potential of the 'Mech, half of those PPCs are equipped with [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[PPC Capacitor]]s. Technicron engineers were forced to reduce the top speed of the ''Awesome'' to that of an 8Q, and to provide the room for two of the Light PPCs, they had to equip the 11M with a heavy [[Compact Gyro]]. To offset the heat caused by the eight PPCs and capacitors, the engineers used twenty [[Clan]]-spec [[Double Heat Sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,801<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 6</ref>
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*; AWS-11R : Developed in [[3133]] this ''Awesome'' variant is protected by thirteen tons of [[Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. The weaponry has been replaced with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], [[LRM-15]], [[Extended LRM-15]], and a single [[ER medium laser]]. The ammunition and Gauss rifle are protected by [[CASE II]] systems. For emergency use, a single [[Coolant Pod]] can supplement the ten double strength heat sinks. A [[Compact Gyro]] freed enough room in the center torso to store three tons of ELRM ammunition. A 240 [[XL engine]] provides a top speed of 54 km/h, but this is supplemented by a [[Supercharger]] which allows for bursts of speed up to 64 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,878<ref name=XTRO:RV2p12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 12: "AWS-11R Awesome"</ref>
  
 
*;AWS-11V : Derived from the AWS-11R, this variant uses direct fire weaponry.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref>
 
*;AWS-11V : Derived from the AWS-11R, this variant uses direct fire weaponry.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref>
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*;''Awesome C'' : Developed and manufactured by the [[Scorpion Empire]], this variant uses mostly Clan technology and was introduced in [[3143]].<ref name=MUL /><ref>''Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik'', p. 34 </ref> By replacing the internal structure with [[Endo-Composite|Endo-Composite Structure]] and removing the small laser, this variant of the ''Awesome'' frees up the necessary tonnage but keeps enough critical space to mount four [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|ER PPC]]s, one in each arm and side torso, 27 [[Double Heat Sink|double heat sinks]] and 15.5 tons of armor. BV (2.0) = 2,737<ref>''Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik'', p. 34 </ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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*;AWS-8Q Buck : This standard ''Awesome'' was modified by [[Major]] Buck Tripp of [[The Thumpers]]. It carries the standard three PPCs of the ''Awesome''-8Q, but uses an [[XL Gyro]] and larger [[XL Engine]] to reach a maximum speed of 84km/h. It removes twelve heat sinks and upgrades the remaining sixteen to double strength models. It also removes the small laser and standard armor, instead using thirteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to provide protection. BV (2.0) = 1,787<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 24</ref>
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*;AWS-8Q Buck : This standard ''Awesome'' was modified by [[Major]] [[Buck Tripp]] of [[The Thumpers]]. It carries the standard three PPCs of the ''Awesome''-8Q, but uses an [[XL Gyro]] and larger XL engine to reach a maximum speed of 84 km/h. It removes twelve heat sinks and upgrades the remaining sixteen to double strength models. It also removes the small laser and standard armor, instead using thirteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to provide protection. BV (2.0) = 1,787<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 24</ref>
  
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*;AWS-8Q Smith : The personal 'Mech of [[Black Omen]] commander [[Captain]] Richard Smith, Smith's 8Q ''Awesome'' was refitted with Clan salvage given to the Omen by the grateful [[Draconis Combine]] following their escape from [[Damian]]. Hiring [[Wolf's Dragoons]] techs to perform the refit, the 8Q's primary weaponry was replaced with a pair of Clantech ER PPCs and a Clan-grade [[Ultra AC/5]].<ref name=FMM-38>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 38 "The Black Omen: Riding the Edge"</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,166 [http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3768/awesome-aws-8q-smith]
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*;AWS-8Q Smith : The personal 'Mech of [[Black Omen]] commander [[Captain]] [[Richard Smith (Black Omen)|Richard Smith]], Smith's 8Q ''Awesome'' was refitted with Clan salvage given to the Omen by the grateful [[Draconis Combine]] following their escape from [[Damian]]. Hiring [[Wolf's Dragoons]] techs to perform the refit, the 8Q's primary weaponry was replaced with a pair of Clantech ER PPCs and a Clan-grade [[Ultra AC/5]].<ref name=FMM-38>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 38: "The Black Omen: Riding the Edge"</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,166<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3768/awesome-aws-8q-smith MUL online data for the AWS-8Q (Smith)]</ref>
  
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*;AWS-9Ma : A customized variant of the stock AWS-9M model that was utilized by [[Adam Steiner]] during the [[1st Somerset Strikers]]' liberation of [[Somerset]] in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The pulse lasers were removed and the AWS-8Q's standard Small Laser was restored; the remaining weight was devoted to a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], [[Command Console]], and two tons of advanced Communications Equipment. The small laser was moved to the left arm, and twenty double heat sinks kept things cool. BV (2.0) = 1,836<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 206</ref> ''Note: The AWS-9Ma as it appeared in the 1st Somerset Striker sourcebook used the now superseded [[Tactical Handbook]] Command Console.'' <ref name=1SS-121>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 121 "Game Information - Inner Sphere BattleMechs - Awesome"</ref>
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*;AWS-9Ma : A customized variant of the stock AWS-9M model that was utilized by [[Adam Steiner]] during the [[1st Somerset Strikers]]' liberation of [[Somerset]] in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The pulse lasers were removed and the AWS-8Q's standard Small Laser was restored; the remaining weight was devoted to a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], [[Command Console]], and two tons of advanced Communications Equipment. The small laser was moved to the left arm, and twenty double heat sinks kept things cool. BV (2.0) = 1,836<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 206</ref> ''Note: The AWS-9Ma as it appeared in the 1st Somerset Striker sourcebook used the now superseded [[Tactical Handbook]] Command Console.''<ref name=1SS-121>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 121: "Game Information - Inner Sphere BattleMechs - Awesome"</ref>
  
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*;AWS-9Q ''Klatt'' : A customized variant piloted by [[Rodney Klatt]] of the famed [[Crescent Hawks]], this simple modification of the AWS-9Q removes the Guardian ECM suite and replaces it with a [[C3 Slave]] unit. The Small Laser is replaced by a [[Small Pulse Laser]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 1,805<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 209</ref>
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*;AWS-9Q ''Klatt'' : A customized variant piloted by [[Rodney Klatt]] of the famed [[Crescent Hawks]], this simple modification of the AWS-9Q removes the Guardian ECM suite and replaces it with a [[C3 slave]] unit. The Small Laser is replaced by a [[Small Pulse Laser]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 1,805<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 209</ref>
  
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*;AWS-10KM ''Cameron'' : The ''Awesome'' used by [[Cameron St. Jamais]] for his last stand during [[Operation SCOUR]] mixed both [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] technology. It replaces the standard ''Awesome''-10KM's Heavy PPCs with two [[Clan]] built ER PPCs. It also mounts an [[Improved C3]] computer to share targeting data, and is equipped with an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. A single ER Small Laser has been reinstalled in the head. The heat sinks have been built to Clan specifications. The compact fusion engine has been replaced with a standard fusion engine. The Guardian ECM and Snub Nosed PPC of the standard AWS-10KM remain, but to provide more protection this ''Awesome'' uses an [[Armored Engine]], [[Armored Cockpit]], and [[Armored Gyro]]. BV(2.0) = 2,466<ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 254</ref>
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*;AWS-10KM ''Cameron'' : The ''Awesome'' used by [[Cameron St. Jamais]] for his last stand during [[Operation SCOUR]] mixed both [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] technology. It replaces the standard ''Awesome''-10KM's Heavy PPCs with two [[Clan]] built ER PPCs. It also mounts an [[Improved C3]] computer to share targeting data, and is equipped with an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. A single ER Small Laser has been reinstalled in the head. The heat sinks have been built to Clan specifications. The compact fusion engine has been replaced with a standard fusion engine. The Guardian ECM and Snub Nosed PPC of the standard AWS-10KM remain, but to provide more protection this ''Awesome'' uses an [[Armored Engine]], [[Armored Cockpit]], and [[Armored Gyro]]. BV (2.0) = 2,466<ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 254</ref>
  
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
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*;AWS-PB ''Pretty Baby'' : While there are no indications that [[Danielle Peterson]] piloted anything other than a standard and most likely AWS-8Q variant, in ''[[MechWarrior Online]]'' the ''Pretty Baby'' [[Hero 'Mech]] first released in February 2013 is easily identified by its flashy flame paintjob and unexpected speed, achieved through the use of an 340-rated Extralight Engine. The MWO ''Pretty Baby'' (serial number AWS8V99TG-2957) also features a unique weapon loadout as well - mounting a standard PPC in the right arm, an LRM-15 in the right torso, a [[medium laser]] in the head, Large Laser in the left torso and an [[SRM-4]] in the left arm. 19 Double Heat Sinks, two tons of LRM and three of SRM missiles keep it in the thick of battle.
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*;AWS-PB ''Pretty Baby'' : While there are no indications that [[Danielle Peterson]] piloted anything other than a standard and most likely AWS-8Q variant, in ''[[MechWarrior Online]]'' the ''Pretty Baby'' [[Hero 'Mech]] first released in February 2013 is easily identified by its flashy flame paintjob and unexpected speed, achieved through the use of an 340-rated Extralight Engine. The MWO ''Pretty Baby'' (serial number AWS8V99TG-2957) also features a unique weapon loadout as well - mounting a standard PPC in the right arm, a LRM-15 in the right torso, a [[Medium Laser]] in the head, Large Laser in the left torso and an [[SRM-4]] in the left arm. 19 Double Heat Sinks, two tons of LRM and three of SRM missiles keep it in the thick of battle.
 
 
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==Notable 'Mechs and pilots==
 
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*[[Cameron St. Jamais]], [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]] of the [[Word of Blake]], was a noted ''Awesome'' pilot. St. Jamais died at the controls of a customised AWS-10KM facing [[Devlin Stone]] at the end of the [[Jihad]]. <ref name=TCp198>''Total Chaos'', p. 198 ""</ref>
 
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*[[Marcus Barton]], commander of the 2nd Regiment (Barton's Regiment) of [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], piloted a modified ''AWS-8Q'' in the assault on [[Marlette]] in [[3044]]. The Small Laser had been removed, and almost half a ton of armor was added (specifically 1 point to each leg, 2 points to each arm and 1 point to the center torso) in its place.{{cn}}
 
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*[[Danielle Peterson]], a member of the [[Chisholm's Raiders]], Peterson has a petite build and physical beauty that is atypical of MechWarriors and seemingly at odds with her ''Awesome'''s appearance. She is highly regarded for her exceptional piloting ability, and the extraordinary agility and performance she displays in her ''Pretty Baby'' have been well documented throughout the [[Successor States]].<ref name=TRO3025-104/><ref name=TRO3039/>
 
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*[[Rodney Klatt]] of the [[Crescent Hawks]] piloted a customized AWS-9Q ''Awesome'' during the Jihad. XO and ersatz bodyguard of unit CO [[Jeremiah Youngblood]], Klatt's lumbering ''Awesome'' was the heaviest 'Mech ever deployed by the notably speedy Crescent Hawks and its lack of mobility stymied more than one grand plan during that conflict.<ref name=SoCHp4>''Spotlight On: Crescent Hawks'', p. 4 "Unit History and Description - Personalities"</ref>
 
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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The ''Awesome'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Awesome Entry.</ref>
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The ''Awesome'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Awesome Entry</ref>
 
*[[Battlefists]]
 
*[[Battlefists]]
  
 
The AWS-11R ''Awesome'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:RV2p12/>
 
The AWS-11R ''Awesome'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:RV2p12/>
 
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==Notable Pilots==
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:''See: [[:Category:Notable Awesome Pilots]]''
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==Related Designs==
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* ''[[Regent]]'' - This [[Dark Age]]-era design was a hybrid of Technicron's ''Awesome'' and [[Coventry Metal Works]]' ''[[Hauptmann]]''<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 21'', p. 10</ref>
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* ''[[Templar]]'' - Prior to the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], [[George Hasek]] designed this machine to replace the ''Awesome'' in the AFFC's assault 'Mech corps.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*Canon Rumor Variant : In XTRO: Marik, report of the prototype AWS-11M mentioned of a rumored AWS-11H variant during the end of the [[Jihad]]. This brief mentions that this Variant was rumored to be armed with three [[Heavy PPC]]s.  However this variant has never shown up in print or in record sheet form as of this writing and has not appeared as canon variant in the [[Master Unit List]] website. Since the report itself in the write up for the AWS-11M was a rumored, not in-fact actual battlemech.<ref>''XTRO: Marik'', p. 6 AWS-11R Awesome - Rumored AWS-11H reported, but does not exist in canon except as valid rumor.</ref>
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Todesbote''''', which literally translates to ''Harbinger of Death''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TDS-8T'''.
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* In German products the unit's proper name was altered to '''Todesbote''', which literally translates to ''Harbinger of Death''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TDS-8T'''.
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* In French products, the unit's proper name was translated as '''''Redoutable''''', the meaning of which is closer to "impressive" or "formidable".
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Image:3025 Awesome1.jpg|Original AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
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3025 Awesome1.jpg|Original AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
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Image:3050 Awesome.jpg|An AWS-9M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
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Awesome_BTRSAGoAC.jpg|AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' from ''[[BattleTech Record Sheets: A Game of Armored Combat|BTRS:AGoAC]]''
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Image:3050U Awesome.jpg|Upgraded AWS-9M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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3050 Awesome.jpg|An AWS-9M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
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Image:XTROM Awesome.jpg|Variant AWS-11M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik|XTRO:Marik]]''
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3050U Awesome.jpg|Upgraded AWS-9M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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Image:AWS-11R Awesome.jpg|Variant AWS-11R ''Awesome'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2|XTRO:Republic Vol.2]]''
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XTROM Awesome.jpg|Variant AWS-11M ''Awesome'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik|XTRO:Marik]]''
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File:Camomercsmccarronsarmoredcav.png|''Awesome'' in colors of [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
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Awesome 11R XTRORepv2.jpg|Variant AWS-11R ''Awesome'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2|XTRO:Republic Vol. 2]]''
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Image:Day of Heroes (11).jpg|An ''Awesome'' enters a [[DropShip]] from ''[[Day of Heroes]]''
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Awesome 11V RS3150.jpg|AWS-8V/AWS-11V ''Awesome'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3150|RS:3150]]''
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Image:Awesome_CBTIRp38.png|An ''Awesome'' cools down in the water from ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]''
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Camomercsmccarronsarmoredcav.png|''Awesome'' in colors of [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
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Image:AwesomeFactory.jpg|An ''Awesome'' of [[4th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] runs into battle from ''[[Classic BattleTech Universe]]''
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Day of Heroes (11).jpg|An ''Awesome'' enters a [[DropShip]] from ''[[Day of Heroes]]''
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Image:Awesome_BTRSAGoAC.jpg|An AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Record Sheets: A Game of Armored Combat]]''
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Awesome_CBTIRp38.png|An ''Awesome'' cools down in the water from ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set|CBT Intro Box Set]]''
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Image:Awesome Token.jpg|Token of ''Awesome'' from ''[[BattleTech Fourth Edition]]''
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AwesomeFactory.jpg|An ''Awesome'' of [[4th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] runs into battle from ''[[Classic BattleTech Universe|CBT Universe]]''
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Image:CCG Unlimited Awesome Q.jpg|An AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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Awesome (Demona) BTLegends.jpg|[[Cameron St. Jamais|Camerson St. Jamais']] ''Awesome'' "''Demona''" from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]''
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Image:CCG Unlimited Awesome M.jpg|AWS-9M ''Awesome'' in combat from ''CCG''
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CCG Unlimited Awesome Q.jpg|An AWS-8Q ''Awesome'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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Image:MW4-M Awesome.png|Model of ''Awesome'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]]''
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CCG Unlimited Awesome M.jpg|AWS-9M ''Awesome'' in combat from ''CCG''
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Image:MWO Awesome.png|Model of ''Awesome'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online]]''
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MW4-M Awesome.png|Model of ''Awesome'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercs]]''
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MWO Awesome.png|Model of ''Awesome'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
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AWS-PB Pretty Baby MW5Mercs.jpg|Model of ''Awesome "Pretty Baby"'' from ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries|MW5:Mercs]]''
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BattleTech4e-Awesome.jpg|''Awesome'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
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Alpha Strike Support Lance - Awesome.jpg|''Awesome'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Support Lance Pack]]''
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A Game of Armored Combat - Awesome.jpg|''Awesome'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat]]''
 
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
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* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Tortuga]]''
 
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Tortuga]]''
 
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
 
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Necromo Nightmare]]''
 
* ''[[Necromo Nightmare]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]''
 
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Spotlight On: Crescent Hawks]]''
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* ''[[Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
 
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 18 February 2024

Awesome
Awesome
Production information
Manufacturer Irian BattleMechs Unlimited

Lycomb-Davion IntroTech

Technicron Manufacturing[1]

Production Year 2665[2][3][4][5]
Model AWS-8Q[1]
Class Assault
Cost 6,598,170 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 80 tons
Chassis Technicron Type G
Armor Durallex Heavy Special
Engine Pitban 240
Communications System Garrett T19-G
Targeting Tracking System Dynatec 2780
Heat Sinks 28 single
Speed 54 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,358[6]
BV (2.0) 1,605[1][7]


Description[edit]

Technicron Manufacturing began production of the Awesome in 2665 to replace the STR-2C Striker. What they produced not only replaced the aging Striker, it became one of the most feared BattleMechs of all time. The Awesome is built around its impressive all-energy based arsenal and heavy armor making it a highly independent and powerful assault 'Mech. Rugged and reliable, the Awesome is traditionally used in a vanguard role when penetrating enemy defenses. The Awesome's massive firepower also lends it to defensive actions, acting as a mobile turret when necessary. Because of its reliance on PPCs, the Awesome is able to act independently for extended periods of time. This trait is also useful in siege situations where the 'Mech can keep up a constant barrage, allowing it to win battles of attrition through bleeding an enemy dry. The only downsides to the Awesome is its low maneuverability and lack of rear-facing weaponry, making it vulnerable to being outflanked and surrounded by lighter 'Mechs, although good intelligence and a well-deployed screening force can mitigate this issue.[2][3][4]

Originally built for the Star League out of Technicron's factory on Savannah, the Awesome soon became a common sight in the armies of all the House Lords. At the start of the Succession Wars, the Free Worlds League was able to maintain control of the Savannah factory, making them the only Successor State capable of building new Awesomes and thus the largest user of them.[2][4][8] Lycomb-Davion IntroTech had been producing the Awesome and other designs from their main factory on Demeter,[9] but the Capellan Confederation struck at and destroyed the manufacturing lines on Demeter early in the First Succession War.[10]

Eventually Technicron partnered up with Irian BattleMechs Unlimited to open a new line on Irian, although neither one was willing to tamper with the venerable design. The discovery of the Helm Memory Core and the onset of the Clan Invasion finally spurred them on to build a new variant, the AWS-9M, which took advantage of recovered lostech to address some of the issues of the original. The AWS-9Q was built in time to take part in Operation GUERRERO, while the advanced AWS-10KM built at the time of the Jihad was the result of a joint venture between Irian Technologies and Alshain Weaponry.[4][8]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Awesome has a limited, but effective, armament consisting of three Kreuss PPCs, one mounted in its right arm and two split between the left and right torsos. These give it an immense amount of damage potential at ranges exceeding five hundred meters, enough to destroy some 'Mechs with a single salvo, although at point-blank range they are less useful. For close combat the 'Mech mounts in its head a Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Laser while its left arm ends in a battlefist sufficient for hand-to-hand fighting.[2][3][4][11]

To handle the tremendous heat load of its weaponry the Awesome carries twenty-eight heat sinks, although even these can be overwhelmed; most pilots only fire two of their PPCs per salvo to reduce the strain. With fifteen tons of armor plating the Awesome is one of the most heavily-armored assault 'Mechs, making it better protected than even the BattleMaster, including some of the thickest rear armor of any 'Mech. Although an enemy coming at it from the rear or left flank has a fighting chance, most soldiers agree that "the only defense against an Awesome is another Awesome."[3][4]

Variants[edit]

  • AWS-8R 
    The 8R variant of the Awesome was introduced in 2683,[12] and while also focused on long range damage it dispenses with the traditional energy-based loadout. Retaining the small laser it replaces the three PPCs with two LRM-15 launchers in the left and right torso, each fed by two tons of ammo in the same location, and a Large Laser in its right arm. Although providing long range damage potential equal to that of the 8Q, the heavy dependence on ammunition limits the amount of time a barrage can be maintained to just under a minute and a half.[1][4] BV (1.0) = 1,283;[6] BV (2.0) = 1,470[13]
  • AWS-8T 
    Introduced in 2815[12] and taking the concept of the 8R further, the 8T removed five heat sinks and replaces them with an additional large laser in the left arm while retaining the two LRM-15s of the 8R. This modification makes good use of the Awesome's heavily cooled design, as the removal of the five heat sinks has little effect on the 'Mech and it is still effective when the LRM ammunition has been depleted.[1][4] BV (1.0) = 1,312;[6] BV (2.0) = 1,593[14]
  • AWS-8V 
    An attempt to meld the concepts behind the 8R with the 8Q, the 8V was introduced in 2980.[12] It is armed with a single PPC in its right arm, an LRM-15 launcher with two tons of reloads in the right torso, and a large laser in the left torso. This mix of weapons allows the Awesome to keep up a constant barrage after it has depleted its LRM ammunition.[1][4] BV (1.0) = 1,323;[6] BV (2.0) = 1,510[15]
  • AWS-9M 
    The 9M is an upgrade of the Awesome that uses Star League technologies and was introduced in 3049.[12] The 'Mech is built around a 320 Hermes XL fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The heat sinks were upgraded to double heat sinks to allow this variant to be rearmed with three Fusigon Longtooth ER PPCs. The ER PPCs are backed up by two Hovertec Streak SRM-2s, split between the left arm and center torso and fed by one ton of reloads in the left leg, a Magna 400P Medium Pulse Laser also in the center torso, and a Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Pulse Laser in place of the head-mounted small laser.[8] BV (1.0) = 1,469;[6] BV (2.0) = 1,812[16]
  • AWS-9Md (Drone) 
    A Capellan experimental unit in 3071 based on the AWS-9M, the cockpit weight is increased to seven tons to accommodate the robotic drone control and the two Streak SRM-2s and their ammo are removed. These 'Mechs were operated by an AI controller known as The Broken.[17] BV (2.0) = blank
  • AWS-9Q 
    A basic upgrade to the original 8Q introduced in 3057,[12] the heat sinks are upgraded to double heat sinks and are reduced to nineteen. The saved weight is used to add a fourth PPC to the 'Mech as well as a Guardian ECM Suite. Although there was some criticism for using basic PPCs and not upgrading to ER models, the 9Q proved itself during Operation Guerrero to be quite devastating.[8] BV (1.0) = 1,623;[6][18] BV (2.0) = 1,875[19]
  • AWS-10KM 
    The 10KM, a joint project between IBMU and Alshain Weaponry, was introduced in 3067.[12] The 'Mech utilizes Irian's compact engine and Compact Gyro to save space at the expense of mass. It retains the speed and ECM of the 9Q, but utilizes an Endo Steel structure. Two Heavy PPCs deal a good amount of damage in each blow, while a Snub-Nose PPC is deadly and accurate at close range. At the time of its introduction the 10KM was reserved for only the elite units of the Free Worlds League and Draconis Combine, and thanks to an iron-clad contract even the wily Irian Technologies had trouble finding a loophole to sell the 'Mech to the other Houses or mercenary units.[8] BV (2.0) = 1,961[19]
  • AWS-11H 
    Introduced after Technicron perfected production of Clan-spec Endo Steel and double heat sinks,[20] the 11H Awesome carries three Heavy PPCs and can fire them continuously. In a nod to the traditional Awesome, the head carries an ER Small Laser. All the heat is dissipated by the twenty-three Clan-spec double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,036[21]
  • AWS-11M 
    This advanced tech variant of the Awesome was introduced during the end of the Jihad in 3079,[12] and uses eight Light PPCs as its main armament. To improve the damage potential of the 'Mech, half of those PPCs are equipped with experimental PPC Capacitors. Technicron engineers were forced to reduce the top speed of the Awesome to that of an 8Q, and to provide the room for two of the Light PPCs, they had to equip the 11M with a heavy Compact Gyro. To offset the heat caused by the eight PPCs and capacitors, the engineers used twenty Clan-spec Double Heat Sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,801[22]
  • AWS-11V 
    Derived from the AWS-11R, this variant uses direct fire weaponry.[24]
  • Awesome C 
    Developed and manufactured by the Scorpion Empire, this variant uses mostly Clan technology and was introduced in 3143.[12][25] By replacing the internal structure with Endo-Composite Structure and removing the small laser, this variant of the Awesome frees up the necessary tonnage but keeps enough critical space to mount four ER PPCs, one in each arm and side torso, 27 double heat sinks and 15.5 tons of armor. BV (2.0) = 2,737[26]

Custom Variants[edit]

  • AWS-8Q Buck 
    This standard Awesome was modified by Major Buck Tripp of The Thumpers. It carries the standard three PPCs of the Awesome-8Q, but uses an XL Gyro and larger XL engine to reach a maximum speed of 84 km/h. It removes twelve heat sinks and upgrades the remaining sixteen to double strength models. It also removes the small laser and standard armor, instead using thirteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to provide protection. BV (2.0) = 1,787[27]
  • AWS-9Ma 
    A customized variant of the stock AWS-9M model that was utilized by Adam Steiner during the 1st Somerset Strikers' liberation of Somerset in the midst of the Clan Invasion. The pulse lasers were removed and the AWS-8Q's standard Small Laser was restored; the remaining weight was devoted to a Guardian ECM Suite, Command Console, and two tons of advanced Communications Equipment. The small laser was moved to the left arm, and twenty double heat sinks kept things cool. BV (2.0) = 1,836[30] Note: The AWS-9Ma as it appeared in the 1st Somerset Striker sourcebook used the now superseded Tactical Handbook Command Console.[31]
  • AWS-10KM Cameron 
    The Awesome used by Cameron St. Jamais for his last stand during Operation SCOUR mixed both Clan and Inner Sphere technology. It replaces the standard Awesome-10KM's Heavy PPCs with two Clan built ER PPCs. It also mounts an Improved C3 computer to share targeting data, and is equipped with an advanced Targeting Computer. A single ER Small Laser has been reinstalled in the head. The heat sinks have been built to Clan specifications. The compact fusion engine has been replaced with a standard fusion engine. The Guardian ECM and Snub Nosed PPC of the standard AWS-10KM remain, but to provide more protection this Awesome uses an Armored Engine, Armored Cockpit, and Armored Gyro. BV (2.0) = 2,466[33]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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From MechWarrior Online:

  • AWS-PB Pretty Baby 
    While there are no indications that Danielle Peterson piloted anything other than a standard and most likely AWS-8Q variant, in MechWarrior Online the Pretty Baby Hero 'Mech first released in February 2013 is easily identified by its flashy flame paintjob and unexpected speed, achieved through the use of an 340-rated Extralight Engine. The MWO Pretty Baby (serial number AWS8V99TG-2957) also features a unique weapon loadout as well - mounting a standard PPC in the right arm, an LRM-15 in the right torso, a medium laser in the head, Large Laser in the left torso and an SRM-4 in the left arm. 19 Double Heat Sinks, two tons of LRM and three of SRM missiles keep it in the thick of battle.

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Design Quirks[edit]

The Awesome has the following Design Quirk:[34]

The AWS-11R Awesome variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[23]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See: Category:Notable Awesome Pilots

Related Designs[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Todesbote, which literally translates to Harbinger of Death. The model code was accordingly changed to TDS-8T.
  • In French products, the unit's proper name was translated as Redoutable, the meaning of which is closer to "impressive" or "formidable".

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 146–147: "AWS-8Q Awesome"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 104: "Assault 'Mechs - AWS-8Q Awesome"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, pp. 98–99
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 154–155
  5. ↑ MUL online date for the Awesome
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Combat Operations, p. 121
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 163
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 84–85
  9. ↑ Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 11: "Arcadian Cuirassiers"
  10. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 152: "Lycomb-Davion IntroTech"
  11. ↑ Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets, p. 21
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 Master Unit List: "Awesome introduction dates"
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 164
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 165
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 166
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 85
  17. ↑ Necromo Nightmare, p. 22
  18. ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 200
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 66
  20. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 13
  21. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 29
  22. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Marik, p. 6
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2, p. 12: "AWS-11R Awesome"
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
  25. ↑ Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik, p. 34
  26. ↑ Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik, p. 34
  27. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Tortuga, p. 24
  28. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 38: "The Black Omen: Riding the Edge"
  29. ↑ MUL online data for the AWS-8Q (Smith)
  30. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 206
  31. ↑ 1st Somerset Strikers, p. 121: "Game Information - Inner Sphere BattleMechs - Awesome"
  32. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 209
  33. ↑ Total Chaos, p. 254
  34. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Awesome Entry
  35. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 21, p. 10
  36. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 161

Bibliography[edit]

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