Sarna News: Bad 'Mechs - Icestorm

Editing Calliope (BattleMech)

Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{otheruses|40-ton BattleMech|other uses|Calliope}}
+
{{otheruses|BattleMech|the ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]]|Calliope (Overlord)}}
 +
{{Update Needed|[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Calliope.jpg
+
|image= Calliope.jpg
|name = ''Calliope''
+
|name=Calliope
|manufacturer = [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
+
|manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
|production year = 3127
+
|production year=3127
|year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6457/calliope-cal-1maf MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 32</ref><ref name=TRO3150-136>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 136: "Medium 'Mechs - CAL-1MAF Calliope"</ref>
+
|year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6457/calliope-cal-1maf MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 32</ref>
|model = CAL-1MAF
+
|model=CAL-1MAF
|class = Medium
+
|class=Medium
|cost = 4,039,747 [[C-bill]]s
+
|cost=???
|introduced = [[3127]]
+
|introduced=[[3127]]
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
+
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
|mech type = BattleMech
+
|mass=40
|mass = 40
+
|chassis=Dynastic 40 [[Endo Steel]]
|chassis = [[Dynastic 40]] [[endo steel]]
+
|armor=Maximillian 42F [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
|armor = [[Maximillian 42F Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
+
|engine=[[Nissan 200]]
|engine = [[Nissan 200]]
+
|comsys=[[Communications System#FoxxCom 79|FoxxCom 79]]
|comsys = [[Communications System#FoxxCom 79|FoxxCom 79]]
+
|T&T=[[Targeting-Tracking System#F|FoxxFire 222]]
|T&T = [[Targeting-Tracking System#F|FoxxFire 222]]
+
|heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
|heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
+
|speed=86
|speed = 86
+
|speed with MASC=
|speed with MASC =
+
|speed with TSM=
|speed with TSM =
+
|jumpjets=
|jumpjets =
+
|armament=
|armament =
+
* 1x [[Plasma Rifle]]
* 1x [[Plasma rifle]]
 
 
* 1x [[MML-9]]
 
* 1x [[MML-9]]
|BV (1.0) =
+
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0) = 1,125<ref name=MUL/><ref name=TRO3145CC33>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 33</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 91</ref>
+
|BV (2.0)=1,125<ref name=MUL/><ref name=TRO3145CC33>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 33</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 91</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Calliope''''' was primarily designed as a garrison [[BattleMech]] for the [[MAF|Magistracy Armed Forces]] to combat [[infantry]] and [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]]. The design was also introduced to replace the aging ''[[Snake]]'' BattleMech commonly used by both the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] for the same role. Work on the design began in [[3124]] and continued for some three years before the unveiling of the 'Mech in [[3127]]. Although the ''Calliope'' is entirely dependent on ammunition and is rather slow compared to modern 'Mechs of its class, it has excelled in its role as an anti-infantry and anti-armor BattleMech. Majesty Metals has managed to sell these 'Mechs not only to the Magistracy's Capellan ally, but also to the [[Duchy of Andurien]] and a number of [[mercenary unit]]s.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3150-136/>
+
The '''''Calliope''''' (whose name is based on that of the ancient Terran Greek muse of poetry) was primarily designed as a garrison [[BattleMech]] for the [[MAF|Magistracy Armed Forces]] to combat [[infantry]] and [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]]. The design was also introduced to replace the aging ''[[Snake]]'' BattleMech commonly used by both the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] for the same role. Work on the machine began in [[3124]] and continued for some three years before the unveiling of the 'Mech in [[3127]]. Although the ''Calliope'' is entirely dependent on ammunition and is rather slow compared to modern 'Mechs of its class, it has excelled in its role as an anti-infantry and anti-armor BattleMech. Majesty Metals has managed to sell these 'Mechs not only to the Magistracy's Capellan ally, but also to the [[Duchy of Andurien]].<ref name=TRO3145CC32/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
As the ''Calliope'' is primarily meant for combating infantry and vehicles, its armament is rather limited. A right arm-mounted [[Ceres Arms]] [[plasma rifle]] allows this 'Mech to overheat and moderately damage its hardened opponents, and quite literally melt any other "soft" targets. Thus, this weapon poses a serious threat to infantry and [[battle armor]], as many can be incinerated by a single shot. The plasma rifle does not come without drawbacks, however, and is limited to only 20 shots supplied by two tons of ammunition. A left torso-mounted [[Spencer Selectable 9-Tube]] [[MML-9]] allows the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] to fire at both long and short ranges, and is rather effective against hardened targets. This effectiveness, however, is essentially gone once the two tons of missile ammunition run out, and the ''Calliope'' pilot will have to either rely on the plasma rifle or the use of physical attacks to continue their role. The MML ammunition bays are kept safe by [[CASE]] in the left torso.
+
As the ''Calliope'' is primarily meant for combating infantry and vehicles, its armament is rather limited. A right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Plasma Rifle allows this 'Mech to overheat and moderately damage its hardened opponents, and quite literally melt any other "soft" targets. Thus, this weapon poses a serious threat to infantry and battle armor, as many can be incinerated by a single shot. The Plasma Rifle does not come without drawbacks, however, and is limited to only 20 shots supplied by two tons of ammunition. A left torso-mounted Spencer Selectable 9-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher allows the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] to fire at both long and short ranges, and is rather effective against hardened targets. This effectiveness, however, is essentially gone once the two tons of missile ammunition run out, and the ''Calliope'' pilot will have to either rely on the Plasma Rifle or the use of physical attacks to continue his/her role. The MML ammunition bays are kept safe by [[CASE]] in the left torso.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3145CC33/>
 
 
To reduce costs and gain the space needed to mount [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[endo-steel]] structure, and [[double heat sink]]s, a [[compact gyro]] and standard fusion engine are used at the price of added weight.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3145CC33/><ref name=TRO3150-136/>
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; CAL-1MAFSW ''Snow White'' : Debuting in [[3141]] on the [[King of the Mountain]] Arena and piloted by [[Adrienne Caselotti]], this variant of the ''Calliope'' packs a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]], supported by a [[Clan]] [[ER PPC]] augmented by a [[PPC capacitor]] and a Clan [[improved heavy medium laser]]. Intended to operate in concert with [[Team Magic Mirror]]'s seven "Dwarfs" - a oversize squad of [[Gnome#Variants|Gnome]] battle armor carried by ''Snow White'' in battle - a skin of Clan [[ferro-lamellor]] armor and 10 Clan [[laser heat sink]]s to keep the 'Mech fighting. BV2 = 1,668.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 12: "CAL-1MAFSW Calliope ''Snow White''"</ref>
+
;* CAL-1MAFSW Calliope ''Snow White'' : Piloted by [[Adrienne Caselotti]] this variant of the '''Calliope ''' packs a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]], supported by a [[Clan]] [[ER PPC]] augmented by a [[PPC Capacitor]] and a Clan [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]. A skin of Clan [[Ferro-Lamellor Armor]] and ten Clan [[Laser Heat Sinks]] to keep the mech fighting. BV2 = 1,668.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 12 "CAL-1MAFSW Calliope ''Snow White''"</ref>
  
==Design Quirks==
+
==Notes==
 
The ''Calliope'' is subjected to the following [[Design Quirk]]:
 
The ''Calliope'' is subjected to the following [[Design Quirk]]:
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
+
*[[Easy to Maintain]]
 
 
==Notes==
 
* The ''Calliope'' is named after the ancient Greek muse of poetry.{{cn}}
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
Line 53: Line 48:
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
+
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
+
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
+
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
+
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
+
 
  
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]]
Line 65: Line 59:
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs]]
 +
[[Category:Dark Age Mechs]]

Please note that all contributions to BattleTechWiki are considered to be released under the GNU FDL 1.2 (see BattleTechWiki:Copyrights for details). If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here.
You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

To edit this page, please answer the question that appears below (more info):

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

Advanced templates:

Editing: {{Merge}}   {{Moratorium}}   {{Otheruses| | | }}

Notices: {{NoEdit}}   {{Sign}}   {{Unsigned|name}}   {{Welcome}}

Administration: {{Essay}}   {{Policy}}   {{Procedure}}

This page is a member of 1 hidden category: