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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Champion LAM.jpg | |image= Champion LAM.jpg | ||
| − | |name= Champion LAM | + | |name= ''Champion LAM'' |
|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] | ||
|model=CPN-1X1 | |model=CPN-1X1 | ||
|production year=2699 | |production year=2699 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 6 | + | |year reference=<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 6: "CPN-1X1 Champion LAM"</ref> |
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|Tech Base=inner sphere | |Tech Base=inner sphere | ||
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|feet=LAM | |feet=LAM | ||
|mass=60 | |mass=60 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Unknown |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor= [[standard armor]] |
| − | |engine=[[Fusion | + | |engine=[[Fusion engine|300]] |
|comsys=Unknown | |comsys=Unknown | ||
|T&T=Unknown | |T&T=Unknown | ||
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|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
|speed with TSM= | |speed with TSM= | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=Unknown |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *3x [[ | + | * 3x [[medium laser]]s |
| − | *1x [[SRM-6]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | + | * 1x [[SRM-6]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= ?? | + | |BV (1.0) = ?? |
| − | |BV (2.0)=N/A | + | |BV (2.0) = N/A |
| − | }} | + | }} |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An attempt by [[Bergan Industries]] to push the limits of [[Land Air 'Mech]] technology, the '''''Champion LAM''''' remains the heaviest LAM ever built. To make room for the conversion equipment, engineers had to remove the XL Engine, Endo Steel skeleton, and [[ | + | An attempt by [[Bergan Industries]] to push the limits of [[Land-Air 'Mech]] technology, the '''''Champion LAM''''' remains the heaviest LAM ever built. To make room for the conversion equipment, engineers had to remove the XL Engine, Endo Steel skeleton, and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor of the standard ''[[Champion]]''. This in turn forced the engineers to remove the heavy [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] of the original design. |
Despite these setbacks, the ''Champion LAM'' was able to jump well and the transformation into fighter mode went smoothly. The problem came when the LAM actually had to fly. The heavy weight of the chassis forced the use of large jump thrusters, which were not suited for combat. After landing, the technicians assigned to the project found that the conversion gear was extremely worn, particularly in the waist and hip assemblies. Their concerns of a catastrophic failure of those assemblies, combined with an inability to make any significant progress and falling stock prices, led Bergan to end the experiment and shipped the few prototypes that survived testing to a [[New Dallas]] storage facility.<ref name=XTRO/> | Despite these setbacks, the ''Champion LAM'' was able to jump well and the transformation into fighter mode went smoothly. The problem came when the LAM actually had to fly. The heavy weight of the chassis forced the use of large jump thrusters, which were not suited for combat. After landing, the technicians assigned to the project found that the conversion gear was extremely worn, particularly in the waist and hip assemblies. Their concerns of a catastrophic failure of those assemblies, combined with an inability to make any significant progress and falling stock prices, led Bergan to end the experiment and shipped the few prototypes that survived testing to a [[New Dallas]] storage facility.<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Champion LAM'' carries a markedly lighter armament than its | + | The ''Champion LAM'' carries a markedly lighter armament than its forebear, equipping three [[medium laser]]s backed up by an [[SRM-6]] with an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]].<ref name=XTRO/> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Prototypes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Prototypes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Land-Air | + | [[Category:Land-Air BattleMechs]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:13, 20 February 2024
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| Champion LAM | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bergan Industries |
| Production Year | 2699[1] |
| Model | CPN-1X1 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Unknown |
| Armor | standard armor |
| Engine | 300 |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 11 |
| Speed | km/h |
| Jump Jets | Unknown |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ?? |
| BV (2.0) | N/A |
Description[edit]
An attempt by Bergan Industries to push the limits of Land-Air 'Mech technology, the Champion LAM remains the heaviest LAM ever built. To make room for the conversion equipment, engineers had to remove the XL Engine, Endo Steel skeleton, and ferro-fibrous armor of the standard Champion. This in turn forced the engineers to remove the heavy LB 10-X Autocannon of the original design.
Despite these setbacks, the Champion LAM was able to jump well and the transformation into fighter mode went smoothly. The problem came when the LAM actually had to fly. The heavy weight of the chassis forced the use of large jump thrusters, which were not suited for combat. After landing, the technicians assigned to the project found that the conversion gear was extremely worn, particularly in the waist and hip assemblies. Their concerns of a catastrophic failure of those assemblies, combined with an inability to make any significant progress and falling stock prices, led Bergan to end the experiment and shipped the few prototypes that survived testing to a New Dallas storage facility.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Champion LAM carries a markedly lighter armament than its forebear, equipping three medium lasers backed up by an SRM-6 with an Artemis IV Fire Control System.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Champion LAM is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1]
- Hard to Pilot
- Illegal (Heavy-LAM)
- No/Minimal Arms
- Nonfunctional (Conversion System)
- Obsolete/2702
- Prototype