Dragoon (BattleMech)
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| Dragoon | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp Stellar Technologies, Inc. |
| Production Year[[Production Year::2771| ]] | [[BattleMech Timetable|2771]] |
| Model | AEM-01 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 2769 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 Tons tons |
| Chassis | KruppTech 770 |
| Armor | PanzerFerro Type 7F |
| Engine | Nisson 280 XL |
| Communications System | Krupp-COMM 650 with Guardian ECM |
| Targeting Tracking System | KBC Hypersight Model 5 |
| Heat Sinks | 11 (22) |
| Speed | 6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,669[1] |
Description
The brain child of Stefan Amaris, the Dragoon BattleMech was envisioned as part of Amaris's ambition plan to create "modular" multi-mission combat units for his Amaris Empire Armed Forces. In year following the Amaris Coup, now Emperor Amaris now has means to make his dream into reality, he began swiftly issuing contracts which would lead to the creation of the Dragoon.
Built by Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc, as their second BattleMech design, the Dragoon was designed with utilized common modular subsystems akin to the Mercury BattleMech. With system, the 'Mech maintenance is eased, repair depots and factories are able reconfigure the design's weapons systems if need be.
With modest production numbers, only elite of Amaris's Regiments and select few loyal chosen would receive the design and its variants. Design would see service in Star League Civil War, often being salvaged by SLDF. However, after liberation of Terra, General Kerensky would order the purging of the design and retooling of Kupp's two Dragoon production lines. Few remaining Dragoons in service elsewhere, would become extinct by the 3rd Succession War.[2]
Armament
Armed few but powerful weapons found only in the 'Mech's arms. The Dragoon is armed with a pair of Krupp 120 KgK 78 L/66 LB 10-X Autocannons, while backed up by a long reaching Blankenburg Technologies 200 ER PPC.
Powered by one of Nissan's 280-rated XL Fusion Engines, the Mech is able modest pace of 64 kph. Its defenses include an Guardian ECM Suite, while its armored hull is protected by 11.5 tons of Ferro Fibrous Armor.[3]
Variants
- AEM-002 Dragoon - Designed as short-ranged fighter, the Dragoon 02 armed its single ER PPC, remaining weapon load out would also includ five Medium Lasers, Small Pulse Laser, and AC/20. At the cost of dropping it JumpJets, the 'Mechs engine is up rated to XL 350 to allow to close in quicker than original model.[4]
- AEM-003 Dragoon - Designed as Long-Range fire support, Dragoon 03 retains same engine layout of Dragoon 01 model. Its principle weaponry include 3 Artemis IV FCS guided 15-tubed LRM Launchers with 2 tons of CASE protected ammunition. Its other weapons include single Medium Laser, with duo of Medium & Small Pulse Lasers for close-in defense.[5]
- AEM-004 Dragoon - Based on a weapon stripped out 01 model, Dragoon 04's long range weapons include a single Gauss Rifle, ER PPC. It short-ranged weapon include four SRM 4s and pair of Medium Lasers.[6]
Design Notes
The design has the following Design Quirks:
Notes
As of this writing, there are no offical record sheets for Dragoon's variants. The Dragoon is also currently not listed on the CGL's offical Master Unit List website.
References
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, 157 Dragoon - Battlevalue
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 144-145 & 157 Dragoon - Background info.
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 144-145 & 157 Dragoon - Stats and abilities
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 144 Dragoon - Dragoon 02 variant background & limited info on stats.
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 144 Dragoon - Dragoon 03's limited variant information
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 144 Dragoon - Dragoon 04's limited information.