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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Crucible RGilClan v10.png |
| − | |name= Crucible | + | |name= ''Crucible'' |
|manufacturer= [[Earthwerks-FWL, Inc.]] | |manufacturer= [[Earthwerks-FWL, Inc.]] | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
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|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=100 | |mass=100 | ||
| − | |chassis= Star League Mk. 4 Endo Steel<ref name=rg10p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 10</ref> | + | |chassis= [[Star League Mk. 4 Endo Steel]]<ref name=rg10p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 10</ref> |
| − | |armor=Compound 12B2 Standard | + | |armor=[[Compound 12B2 Standard]] |
| − | |engine= Starfire 300 XL | + | |engine= [[Starfire 300 XL]] |
| − | |comsys= Garret T-11b | + | |comsys= [[Garret T-11b]] |
| − | |T&T=RCA Instatrac Mark X | + | |T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mark X]] |
| − | |heat sinks= 12 Double Heat Sinks | + | |heat sinks= 12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
|speed=54 | |speed=54 | ||
|jumpjets=[[Grandthrust Mk. 5]] | |jumpjets=[[Grandthrust Mk. 5]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 4 x [[Gauss | + | * 4 x [[Gauss rifle]]s |
* 1 x [[Micro Pulse Laser]] | * 1 x [[Micro Pulse Laser]] | ||
|BV (2.0)=3,108<ref name=rg10p11>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 11</ref> | |BV (2.0)=3,108<ref name=rg10p11>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 11</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Crucible''''' was introduced during the [[Wolf Empire]]'s drive to [[Terra]]. It is a dedicated defensive asset usable by ''solahma'' to protect the ''touman'''s supply lines. Developed from the ''[[Stone Rhino]]'', the | + | The '''''Crucible''''' was introduced during the [[Wolf Empire]]'s drive to [[Terra]]. It is a dedicated defensive asset usable by ''[[solahma]]'' to protect the ''[[Wolf Empire Touman|touman]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s supply lines. Developed from the ''[[Stone Rhino]]'', the 54 km/h max speed and 90 meter jump range allow the ''Crucible'' to keep up with the logistical units it protects. The ''Crucible'' can also be produced in the same [[Keystone]] factory as the ''[[Tomahawk II]]''.<ref name=rg10p10/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed to inflict the largest amount of damage in the fastest amount of time, the ''Crucible'' carries a [[Gauss | + | Designed to inflict the largest amount of damage in the fastest amount of time, the ''Crucible'' carries a [[Gauss rifle]] and sixteen rounds of ammunition for each cannon in each arm and side torso. These can remove just under four tons of standard armor if all four cannons hit. Though the twelve [[double heat sink|double heat sinks]] are more than enough to sustain the Gauss rifle fire, the additional heat sinks allow the ''Crucible'' pilot to ignore heat from plasma weapons and [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] rounds. A [[Micro Pulse Laser]] is also fitted for anti-infantry operations. Fifteen tons of [[standard armor]] covers the chassis. |
| − | To free room and weight for this equipment the ''Crucible'' uses an [[XL | + | To free room and weight for this equipment the ''Crucible'' uses an [[XL engine]] and [[Endo Steel]] chassis.<ref name=rg10p10/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Crucible | + | *;''Crucible'' 2 : This ''Crucible'' retains the torso mounted Gauss rifles, but each arm carries an [[ER PPC]] and an [[Artemis V FCS]]-enhanced [[LRM-15]] with 240 missiles per launcher. A [[Coolant Pod]] is in the center torso, supplementing the fourteen double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 3,598<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/recognition-guide-ilclan-all-volumes/msg1679494/#msg1679494| ''Recognition Guide: ilClan'' errata for the ''Crucible'']</ref> |
| − | *;''Crucible | + | *;''Crucible'' 3 : The standard Gauss rifles have been replaced by [[HAG/20]] cluster-firing gauss weapons. The ''Crucible'' carries six rounds of ammunition for each of the HAGs. Supplementing this firepower is a [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each side torso. To protect against HAG explosions, [[CASE II]] is fitted to each side torso. BV (2.0) = 3,230<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 37</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
* [[Oversized]] | * [[Oversized]] | ||
* [[Protected Actuators]] | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | IWM_Crucible.png|''Crucible'' render from [[Iron Wind Metals]]'s website | ||
| + | IWM_Crucible2.png|''Crucible'' 2 render from [[Iron Wind Metals]]'s website | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10]]'' | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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| Crucible | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks-FWL, Inc. |
| Production Year | 3149[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Star League Mk. 4 Endo Steel[2] |
| Armor | Compound 12B2 Standard |
| Engine | Starfire 300 XL |
| Communications System | Garret T-11b |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark X |
| Heat Sinks | 12 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Grandthrust Mk. 5 |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 3,108[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Crucible was introduced during the Wolf Empire's drive to Terra. It is a dedicated defensive asset usable by solahma to protect the touman's supply lines. Developed from the Stone Rhino, the 54 km/h max speed and 90 meter jump range allow the Crucible to keep up with the logistical units it protects. The Crucible can also be produced in the same Keystone factory as the Tomahawk II.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed to inflict the largest amount of damage in the fastest amount of time, the Crucible carries a Gauss rifle and sixteen rounds of ammunition for each cannon in each arm and side torso. These can remove just under four tons of standard armor if all four cannons hit. Though the twelve double heat sinks are more than enough to sustain the Gauss rifle fire, the additional heat sinks allow the Crucible pilot to ignore heat from plasma weapons and Inferno rounds. A Micro Pulse Laser is also fitted for anti-infantry operations. Fifteen tons of standard armor covers the chassis.
To free room and weight for this equipment the Crucible uses an XL engine and Endo Steel chassis.[2]
Variants[edit]
- Crucible 2
- This Crucible retains the torso mounted Gauss rifles, but each arm carries an ER PPC and an Artemis V FCS-enhanced LRM-15 with 240 missiles per launcher. A Coolant Pod is in the center torso, supplementing the fourteen double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 3,598[4]
- Crucible 3
- The standard Gauss rifles have been replaced by HAG/20 cluster-firing gauss weapons. The Crucible carries six rounds of ammunition for each of the HAGs. Supplementing this firepower is a Large Pulse Laser in each side torso. To protect against HAG explosions, CASE II is fitted to each side torso. BV (2.0) = 3,230[5]
Design Quirks[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Crucible render from Iron Wind Metals's website
Crucible 2 render from Iron Wind Metals's website
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Crucible
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10, p. 10
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10, p. 11
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan errata for the Crucible
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10, p. 37