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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the flagship BattleMech produced by Defiance Industries|other uses|Defiance}} + {{Otheruses|the flagship [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Defiance Industries]]|other uses|Defiance (disambiguation)}} + {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Defiance BattleMech.jpg |image=Defiance BattleMech.jpg − |name= ''Defiance'' + |name= Defiance − |manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]]<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 12</ref> + |manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]]<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p.12</ref> |production year=3057 |production year=3057 − |year reference=<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 86–87</ref> + |year reference=<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 86-87</ref> |model= DFN-3S |model= DFN-3S |cost= 15,275,750 C-bills |cost= 15,275,750 C-bills Line 12:
Line 13: |feet=biped |feet=biped |mass= 75 |mass= 75 − |chassis= [[Defiant V Endo Steel]] + |chassis= Defiant V [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[Durallex Heavy Standard]] + |armor= Durallex Heavy Standard − |engine= [[Edasich 300 Light]] + |engine= [[Edasich 300 Light|Edasich 300]] [[Light Fusion Engine]] |comsys=[[Angst Discom]] |comsys=[[Angst Discom]] |T&T=[[Angst Accuracy]] |T&T=[[Angst Accuracy]] − |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] + |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed= 64.5 |speed= 64.5 |speed with MASC= |speed with MASC= − |jumpjets= + |jumpjets= None − |armament= + |armament= 2x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 1x [[LB 10-X AC]] <br> 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s <br> 1x [[SRM-6]] <br> 2x [[ER Small Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Machine Gun]] − * 2x [[ER PPC]]+ |BV (1.0)=?? − * 1x [[LB 10-X AC]]+ |BV (2.0)= 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 172</ref> − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]+ }} − * 1x [[SRM-6]] − * 2x [[ER small laser]] − * 1x [[machine gun]] − |BV (1.0) = ?? − |BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 172</ref> − }} ==Description== ==Description== − Originally developed in [[3057]], the prototype '''''Defiance''''' was intended to be the flagship design of venerable [[Defiance Industries]], only to become mired in [[Field Marshal]] [[Brandal Gareth]]'s [[Operation EXCALIBUR|abortive revolt]] (subsequently put down by the [[Gray Death Legion]]) and passed over for the successful ''[[Fafnir]]''. The ''Defiance''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s fortunes changed with the loss of [[Hesperus II]] to the [[Word of Blake]], with the [[LAAF]] scrambling for any available 'Mech designs. Though configured mainly to produce [[BattleMech#Light|light]] and [[BattleMech#Medium|medium]] 'Mechs, the remaining Defiance factory on [[Furillo]] was able to retool one of their medium lines to produce a [[BattleMech#Heavy|heavy]] 'Mech, selecting to produce a modernized version of the ''Defiance'' in [[3074]].<ref name=TRO3075/> + Originally developed in [[3057]], the prototype '''''Defiance''''' was intended to be the flagship design of venerable [[Defiance Industries]], only to become mired in [[Field Marshal]] [[Brandal Gareth]]'s [[Operation EXCALIBUR|abortive revolt]] (subsequently put down by the [[Gray Death Legion]]) and passed over for the successful ''[[Fafnir]]''. The ''Defiance'''s fortunes changed with the loss of [[Hesperus II]] to the [[Word of Blake]], with the [[LAAF]] scrambling for any available 'Mech designs. Though configured mainly to produce light and medium 'Mechs, the remaining Defiance factory on [[Furillo]] was able to retool one of their medium lines to produce a heavy 'Mech, selecting to produce a modernized version of the ''Defiance'' in [[3074]].<ref name=TRO3075/> − Described as a "''[[Warhammer]]'' on steroids," the ''Defiance'' is visually similar to the original WHM-6R, carries a similar weapons array, and uses a searchlight linked to the 'Mech's targeting system. Where it differs from the classic design is in the use of digitigrade instead of humanoid legs, and modern construction components such as an [[endo steel]] skeleton, [[light fusion engine]], and [[triple strength myomer]]s. Due in part to the high heat levels required by its specialized myomers, as well as weight constraints, the ''Defiance'' carries only twelve [[double heat sink]]s, forcing it to rely upon [[volley fire]] to avoid shutdown, much like the design upon which it was based.<ref name=TRO3075/> + Described as a "''[[Warhammer]]'' on steroids", the ''Defiance'' is visually similar to the original WHM-6R, carries a similar weapons array, and uses a searchlight linked to the 'Mech's targeting system. Where it differs from the classic design is in the use of digigrade instead of humanoid legs, and modern construction components such as a [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, [[Light Fusion Engine]] and [[Triple Strength Myomer]]s. Due in part to the high heat levels required by its specialized myomers, as well as weight constraints, the ''Defiance'' carries only twelve [[double heat sink]]s, forcing it to rely upon [[Volley fire]] to avoid shutdown, much like the design upon which it was based.<ref name=TRO3075/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Defiance'' for the most part closely apes the weapon loadout of the ''Warhammer'', with two [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] in the 'Mech's handless arms as primary weapons, backed up by a [[Coventry 90mm]] [[SRM-6]] rack, two pairs of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Small Laser|ER small]] and [[ER medium laser|medium lasers]], and a [[Trellshire MiniGun]]. The most significant addition is a torso-mounted [[LB_10-X_AC#Defiance_Disintegrator|Defiance Disintegrator]] [[LB 10-X Autocannon]], which has a similar range to the arm-mounted ER PPCs and is capable of firing standard or cluster munitions.<ref name=TRO3075/> + The ''Defiance'' for the most part closely apes the weapon load-out of the ''Warhammer'', with two [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] in the 'Mechs handless arms as primary weapons, backed up by a Coventry 90mm [[SRM-6]] rack, two pairs of Diverse Optic [[ER Small Laser|ER Small]] and [[ER Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and a Trellshire [[Machine Gun|MiniGun]]. The most significant addition is a torso mounted Defiance Disintegrator [[LB 10-X Autocannon]], which has a similar range to the arm-mounted ER PPCs and is capable of firing standard or cluster munitions.<ref name=TRO3075/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; DFN-3C : The original prototype ''Defiance'' produced on Hesperus II, this version was powered by an Edasich 300 [[XL engine]] and used an experimental [[compact gyro]], which freed up space to mount a second SRM-6 rack in the center torso. As extended-range versions of medium and small lasers were not yet available to the [[Federated Commonwealth]], it carried two pairs of [[Small Pulse Laser|small]] and [[medium pulse laser]]s instead, the increased weight devoted to weapons limiting the armor to twelve tons. BV (2.0) = 1,817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 80</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 171</ref> + *;DFN-3C : The original prototype ''Defiance'' produced on Hesperus II, this version was powered by a Edasich 300 [[XL Engine]] and used an experimental [[Compact Gyro]], which freed up space to mount a second SRM-6 rack in the center torso. As Extended range versions of medium and small lasers were not yet available to the [[Federated Commonwealth]], it carried two pairs of [[Small Pulse Laser|Small]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s instead, the increased weight devoted to weapons limiting the armor to twelve tons. BV (2.0) = 1,817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 80</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 171</ref> − *; DFN-3T : A common field refit choice for ER PPC–mounting 'Mechs as much as a way to overcome matériel shortages during the [[Jihad]], the 3T swaps two [[Magna Hellstar]] standard [[PPC]]s for the advanced models. While reducing range, it also reduces the heat load on the 'Mech's overstressed coolant systems, leading to it being offered as a factory configuration. BV (2.0) = 1,981<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 173</ref> + *;DFN-3T : A common field refit choice for ER PPC mounting 'Mechs as much as a way to overcome material shortages during the [[Jihad]], the 3T swaps two Magna Hellstar standard [[PPC]]s for the advanced models. While reducing range, it also reduces the heat load on the 'Mech's overstressed coolant systems, leading to it being offered as a factory configuration. BV (2.0) = 1,981<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 173</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Defiance'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Defiance Entry</ref> + The ''Defiance'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Defiance Entry.</ref> * [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist (LA/RA)]] * [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist (LA/RA)]] * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] Line 53:
Line 48: ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Warhammer]]'' - Bearing a visual resemblance to the ''Defiance'', the classic Star League ''Warhammer'' BattleMech is the inspiration for the ''Defiance''. Both BattleMechs boast a strong complement of particle weapons, SRMs, and a searchlight.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 86</ref> + *''[[Warhammer]]'' - Bearing a visual resemblance to the ''Defiance'', the classic Star League ''Warhammer'' BattleMech is the inspiration for the ''Defiance''. Both BattleMechs boast a strong complement of particle weapons, SRMs and a search light.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 86</ref> − ==Notable Pilots== + ==Notable Pilots== − :See: [[:Category:Notable Defiance BattleMech Pilots]]+ * [[Daniel Brewer]], Duke of Hesperus II and CEO of Defiance Industries, piloted the first prototype of Defiance when decided to fight the Gray Death Legion on his own. Despite his lack of experience and the glitches of his mech, he was near to ensure the Legion defeat, proving the incredible power of that class of mech. − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Defiance BattleMech.jpg|Original ''Defiance'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 67:
Line 58: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel) + *''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:Brawler BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]]
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| − | {{Otheruses|the flagship BattleMech produced by Defiance Industries|other uses|Defiance}} | + | {{Otheruses|the flagship [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Defiance Industries]]|other uses|Defiance (disambiguation)}} |
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Defiance BattleMech.jpg | |image=Defiance BattleMech.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name= Defiance |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]]<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 12</ref> | + | |manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]]<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p.12</ref> |
|production year=3057 | |production year=3057 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. | + | |year reference=<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 86-87</ref> |
|model= DFN-3S | |model= DFN-3S | ||
|cost= 15,275,750 C-bills | |cost= 15,275,750 C-bills | ||
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|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
|mass= 75 | |mass= 75 | ||
| − | |chassis= [[ | + | |chassis= Defiant V [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor= Durallex Heavy Standard |
| − | |engine= [[Edasich 300 Light]] | + | |engine= [[Edasich 300 Light|Edasich 300]] [[Light Fusion Engine]] |
|comsys=[[Angst Discom]] | |comsys=[[Angst Discom]] | ||
|T&T=[[Angst Accuracy]] | |T&T=[[Angst Accuracy]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
|speed= 64.5 | |speed= 64.5 | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets= None |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= 2x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 1x [[LB 10-X AC]] <br> 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s <br> 1x [[SRM-6]] <br> 2x [[ER Small Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Machine Gun]] |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=?? | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)= 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 172</ref> | |
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| − | |BV (1.0) = ?? | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 172</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Originally developed in [[3057]], the prototype '''''Defiance''''' was intended to be the flagship design of venerable [[Defiance Industries]], only to become mired in [[Field Marshal]] [[Brandal Gareth]]'s [[Operation EXCALIBUR|abortive revolt]] (subsequently put down by the [[Gray Death Legion]]) and passed over for the successful ''[[Fafnir]]''. The ''Defiance'' | + | Originally developed in [[3057]], the prototype '''''Defiance''''' was intended to be the flagship design of venerable [[Defiance Industries]], only to become mired in [[Field Marshal]] [[Brandal Gareth]]'s [[Operation EXCALIBUR|abortive revolt]] (subsequently put down by the [[Gray Death Legion]]) and passed over for the successful ''[[Fafnir]]''. The ''Defiance'''s fortunes changed with the loss of [[Hesperus II]] to the [[Word of Blake]], with the [[LAAF]] scrambling for any available 'Mech designs. Though configured mainly to produce light and medium 'Mechs, the remaining Defiance factory on [[Furillo]] was able to retool one of their medium lines to produce a heavy 'Mech, selecting to produce a modernized version of the ''Defiance'' in [[3074]].<ref name=TRO3075/> |
| − | Described as a "''[[Warhammer]]'' on steroids, | + | Described as a "''[[Warhammer]]'' on steroids", the ''Defiance'' is visually similar to the original WHM-6R, carries a similar weapons array, and uses a searchlight linked to the 'Mech's targeting system. Where it differs from the classic design is in the use of digigrade instead of humanoid legs, and modern construction components such as a [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, [[Light Fusion Engine]] and [[Triple Strength Myomer]]s. Due in part to the high heat levels required by its specialized myomers, as well as weight constraints, the ''Defiance'' carries only twelve [[double heat sink]]s, forcing it to rely upon [[Volley fire]] to avoid shutdown, much like the design upon which it was based.<ref name=TRO3075/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Defiance'' for the most part closely apes the weapon | + | The ''Defiance'' for the most part closely apes the weapon load-out of the ''Warhammer'', with two [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] in the 'Mechs handless arms as primary weapons, backed up by a Coventry 90mm [[SRM-6]] rack, two pairs of Diverse Optic [[ER Small Laser|ER Small]] and [[ER Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and a Trellshire [[Machine Gun|MiniGun]]. The most significant addition is a torso mounted Defiance Disintegrator [[LB 10-X Autocannon]], which has a similar range to the arm-mounted ER PPCs and is capable of firing standard or cluster munitions.<ref name=TRO3075/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; DFN-3C : The original prototype ''Defiance'' produced on Hesperus II, this version was powered by | + | *;DFN-3C : The original prototype ''Defiance'' produced on Hesperus II, this version was powered by a Edasich 300 [[XL Engine]] and used an experimental [[Compact Gyro]], which freed up space to mount a second SRM-6 rack in the center torso. As Extended range versions of medium and small lasers were not yet available to the [[Federated Commonwealth]], it carried two pairs of [[Small Pulse Laser|Small]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s instead, the increased weight devoted to weapons limiting the armor to twelve tons. BV (2.0) = 1,817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 80</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 171</ref> |
| − | *; DFN-3T : A common field refit choice for ER | + | *;DFN-3T : A common field refit choice for ER PPC mounting 'Mechs as much as a way to overcome material shortages during the [[Jihad]], the 3T swaps two Magna Hellstar standard [[PPC]]s for the advanced models. While reducing range, it also reduces the heat load on the 'Mech's overstressed coolant systems, leading to it being offered as a factory configuration. BV (2.0) = 1,981<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 173</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Defiance'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref> | + | The ''Defiance'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Defiance Entry.</ref> |
* [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist (LA/RA)]] | * [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist (LA/RA)]] | ||
* [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | ||
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Warhammer]]'' - Bearing a visual resemblance to the ''Defiance'', the classic Star League ''Warhammer'' BattleMech is the inspiration for the ''Defiance''. Both BattleMechs boast a strong complement of particle weapons, SRMs | + | *''[[Warhammer]]'' - Bearing a visual resemblance to the ''Defiance'', the classic Star League ''Warhammer'' BattleMech is the inspiration for the ''Defiance''. Both BattleMechs boast a strong complement of particle weapons, SRMs and a search light.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 86</ref> |
| − | ==Notable Pilots== | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | * [[Daniel Brewer]], Duke of Hesperus II and CEO of Defiance Industries, piloted the first prototype of Defiance when decided to fight the Gray Death Legion on his own. Despite his lack of experience and the glitches of his mech, he was near to ensure the Legion defeat, proving the incredible power of that class of mech. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel) | + | *''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel) |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Brawler BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||