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* DVS-1D - The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'', the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. BV (1.0) = 1,402, BV (2.0) = 1,858 | * DVS-1D - The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'', the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. BV (1.0) = 1,402, BV (2.0) = 1,858 | ||
| − | * DVS-3 - The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mechs longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear mounted Medium Laser, using the weight leftover by the removal of the three forward facing Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 2,182, BV (2.0) = 2,452 | + | * DVS-3 - The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mechs longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear mounted Medium Laser, using the weight leftover by the removal of the three forward facing Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 2,182<ref>''Combat Operaions'', p. 131</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,452 |
==Notable 'Mechs and pilots== | ==Notable 'Mechs and pilots== | ||
*General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a ''DVS-2'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[Marcus Barton]]'s Regiment). | *General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a ''DVS-2'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[Marcus Barton]]'s Regiment). | ||
*According to datafiles found on Hoff with the blueprints, one Leftenant Peter St.Ives of the 146th Royal BattleMech Regiment was piloting a ''Devastator'' during the battle of Terra, at the end of the [[Amaris Civil War]]. When attacked by four medium 'Mechs from the Seventeenth Amaris Dragoons, he destroyed three attackers within two minutes and the remaining enemy 'Mech surrendered. | *According to datafiles found on Hoff with the blueprints, one Leftenant Peter St.Ives of the 146th Royal BattleMech Regiment was piloting a ''Devastator'' during the battle of Terra, at the end of the [[Amaris Civil War]]. When attacked by four medium 'Mechs from the Seventeenth Amaris Dragoons, he destroyed three attackers within two minutes and the remaining enemy 'Mech surrendered. | ||
| − | *[[Galen Cox]], then still known as '''Jerry Cranston''', piloted a Devastator during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>'' | + | *[[Galen Cox]], then still known as '''Jerry Cranston''', piloted a Devastator during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Patriots and Tyrants''</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | ||
| − | *[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]] | + | *''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]'' |
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] | + | *''[[Patriots and Tyrants]]'' |
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]] | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]] '' |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 1 June 2010
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| Devastator | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc. |
| Model | DVS-2 |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 22,398,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Star League XT |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 2,093[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,481 |
Contents
Description
General Kerensky himself designed the specifications for the Devastator to make up for percieved flaws in the prototype Titan BattleMech. When Stefan Amaris seized the reigns of the Terran Hegemony, production of the Devastator was stalled until the invasion of Terra, when a mere six prototypes were delivered to the SLDF. After its deployment in the battle for Terra, the Devastator remained lost to the Inner Sphere until troops from the Federated Suns chanced upon the blueprints in a Star League base on the world of Hoff in 3023. A downgraded version of the 'Mech was prototyped in 3033 by the NAIS, using technology available at the time. It was not until 3044 that a Devastator appeared that was constructed using the intended technologies (DVS-2); this version was finally put in production by 3048. The Devastator is powered by a Vlar 300 XL Engine giving it a top speed of 54 km/h. The 'Mech is protected by eighteen and a half tons of Durallex Heavy armor and has fourteen double heat sinks to dissipate the 'Mechs waste heat.
Armament
The Devastator carries an arsenal focused on long-range combat. The primary weapons are a pair of Poland Main Model A Gauss Rifles backed up by two Donal PPCs. For close combat, the Devastator carries four Intek Medium Lasers, one of which is mounted in the rear of the center torso to keep enemy infantry from getting too ambitious.
Variants
- DVS-1D - The low-tech version of the Devastator, the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became Autocannon/10s and the PPCs were replaced with Large Lasers. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single heat sinks strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the Taurian Concordat. BV (1.0) = 1,402, BV (2.0) = 1,858
- DVS-3 - The DVS-3 variant of the Devastator increases the 'Mechs longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear mounted Small Laser with the rear mounted Medium Laser, using the weight leftover by the removal of the three forward facing Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 2,182[2], BV (2.0) = 2,452
Notable 'Mechs and pilots
- General Lester J. Otto piloted a DVS-2 in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on Marlette on 14 May 3044. The 'Mech was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from McCarron's Armored Cavalry (namely Marcus Barton's Regiment).
- According to datafiles found on Hoff with the blueprints, one Leftenant Peter St.Ives of the 146th Royal BattleMech Regiment was piloting a Devastator during the battle of Terra, at the end of the Amaris Civil War. When attacked by four medium 'Mechs from the Seventeenth Amaris Dragoons, he destroyed three attackers within two minutes and the remaining enemy 'Mech surrendered.
- Galen Cox, then still known as Jerry Cranston, piloted a Devastator during the FedCom Civil War.[3]
References
- McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack), pp. 18-19
- Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 146-147