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| − | |image=Eisenfaust.jpg | + | |image = Eisenfaust.jpg |
| − | |name=Eisenfaust | + | |name = ''Eisenfaust'' |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRJp84f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 84–85: "EFT-7X Eisenfaust"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3085 --> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year = 3077 |
| − | |year reference=<ref> | + | |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/945/eisenfaust-eft-7x/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> |
| − | |model=EFT-7X | + | |model = EFT-7X<ref name=TRJp84f /> |
| − | | | + | |cost = 5,844,370 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |mass= 45 | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |chassis= Chariot Type II-B<ref> | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |armor=Durallex Medium | + | |feet = biped |
| − | |engine= 180 XL | + | |mass = 45 |
| − | |comsys=[[Neil 6000-G]] | + | |chassis = [[Chariot Type II-B]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mark XXII]] | + | |armor = [[Durallex Medium]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=15 [[Double | + | |engine = [[Edasich Motors 180 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | |speed= 64 | + | |comsys = [[Neil 6000-G]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets= None | + | |T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XXII]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | |armament= < | + | |heat sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | * | + | |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | * | + | |jumpjets = None<ref name="TRO:3085p74+"/> |
| − | * | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp84f /> --> |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[plasma rifle]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 1,203<ref>'' | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | }} | + | * 1x [[ER small laser]] |
| + | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,203<ref name=TRJp84f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 54</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''''Eisenfaust''''' was originally designed shortly after the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] began building 'Mechs. Based on their experience with the ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Ymir]]'', the LCAF tried to build a medium class " | + | The '''''Eisenfaust''''' was originally designed shortly after the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] began building 'Mechs. Based on their experience with the ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Ymir]]'', the LCAF tried to build a medium class "siege engine" 'Mech. Though the trials looked promising, the battlefield performance of the early ''Eisenfaust'' was poor and the design was canceled.<ref name="TRO:3085p74+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 74-75 - EFT-7X ''Eisenfaust''</ref> |
| − | After the recovery of [[lostech]] and advanced [[SLDF]] technologies, Defiance Industries looked at the early ''Eisenfaust'' design again. The updated ''Eisenfaust'' entered production after simulations showed it could be an effective battlefield unit if equipped with updated technologies. In fact the ''Eisenfaust'' was one of the first designs to enter production after the start of the [[Jihad]].<ref | + | After the recovery of [[lostech]] and advanced [[SLDF]] technologies, [[Defiance Industries]] looked at the early ''Eisenfaust'' design again. The updated ''Eisenfaust'' entered production after simulations showed it could be an effective battlefield unit if equipped with updated technologies. In fact the ''Eisenfaust'' was one of the first designs to enter production after the start of the [[Jihad]].<ref name="TRO:3085p74+"/> |
| − | The updated ''Eisenfaust'' uses an [[XL | + | The updated ''Eisenfaust'' uses an [[XL engine]] to provide power. The small weight of the engine allows the 'Mech to carry more armor and weaponry than the prototype models, as well as increasing the top speed. More importantly, the use of 15 [[double heat sink]]s allows the ''Eisenfaust'' to dissipate the heat from all its weapons.<ref name="TRO:3085p74+"/> |
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | The ''Eisenfaust'' uses a single | + | The ''Eisenfaust'' uses a single [[plasma rifle]] as its main weapon. Equipped with two tons of ammunition the rifle can inflict serious damage on any battlefield unit and can obliterate conventional infantry platoons. The ''Eisenfaust''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s slow top speed makes it difficult for the 'Mech to break contact and reload its plasma rifle magazine, therefore Defiance engineers installed a suite of lasers to provide the backup weapons the 'Mech needs to deal with determined opponents. Two [[medium pulse laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] work to deal with close up threats, as well as deal with hostile [[battle armor]]. The [[ER large laser]] supports the plasma rifle at range, allowing the pilot to save the plasma rifle for a knockout punch.<ref name="TRO:3085p74+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | * EFT-2 | + | *; EFT-2 : The result of a [[Introduction Year::2471]]<ref name="MUL2"/> working group, this ''Eisenfaust'' model was intended to carry the [[AC/10]] into a siege or defensive engagement. This simple design mandate was quickly warped into an entirely different machine. For close work the 'Mech carried two [[medium laser]]s while a [[large laser]] provided long range and ammunition free firepower. The [[Coventry Defense Conglomerate]] was unable to overcome the inherent limitations of primitive technology however, resulting in a thinly armored and clumsy 'Mech that could only reach a top speed of 32 km/h. The single ton of ammunition provided to the ''Eisenfaust''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon didn't help. The CDC only produced one prototype unit for the [[LCAF]].<ref name=XTRO:PV3p4>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 4 - EFT-2 ''Eisenfaust''</ref> BV (2.0) = 775<ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5618/eisenfaust-eft-2/ MUL online data for the ''Eisenfaust'' EFT-2 variant]</ref> |
| − | * EFT-4J | + | *; EFT-4J : This ''Eisenfaust'' model was the original prototype developed in [[Introduction Year::2515]]<ref name="MUL3"/>. Though several were produced, Defiance Industries only used them to test weapons and equipment configurations for the EFT-7X.<ref name=TRJp84f /> These models remain on [[Hesperus II]] to serve as test vehicles.<ref name="TRO:3085p74+"/> BV (2.0) = 977<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 110</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/944/eisenfaust-eft-4j/ MUL online data for the ''Eisenfaust'' EFT-4J variant]</ref> |
| − | * EFT-8X | + | *; EFT-8X : This variant is a testbed for some [[Experimental Technology|experimental weapons]] in [[Introduction Year::3080]]<ref name="MUL4"/>. Removing the standard weapons load of the ''Eisenfaust'' allows engineers to install a [[Binary Laser Cannon]] and some [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s. As this is an experimental model, no other details are known.<ref name=TRJp84f /> BV (2.0) = 1,039<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 112</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/946/eisenfaust-eft-8x/ MUL online data for the ''Eisenfaust'' EFT-8X variant]</ref> |
| − | == | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The Eisenfaust | + | The ''Eisenfaust'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - ''Eisenfaust'' Entry</ref> |
| + | * [[Battlefists]] | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
| − | ==BattleMech Gallery== | + | The EFT-2 ''Eisenfaust'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:PV3p4/> |
| + | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (Large Laser)]] | ||
| + | * [[Poor Performance]] | ||
| + | * [[Prototype]] | ||
| + | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2472]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * The ''Eisenfaust'' was released by Defiance Industries in 2515. However, the 'Mech factories that would become [[Defiance Industries]] were founded in [[2577]] by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Star League]], though some 'Mech factories have been on Hesperus II prior the Star League. Those factories were the property of the [[Terran Hegemony]] rather than the Lyran Commonwealth. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == BattleMech Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | EFT-2 Eisenfaust.jpg|EFT-2 ''Eisenfaust'' | |
| + | Mecheisenfaust-5s.jpg|''Eisenfaust'' [[Clix]] miniature | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | |
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' | * ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 29 February 2024
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| Eisenfaust | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3077[2] |
| Model | EFT-7X[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 5,844,370 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Chariot Type II-B |
| Armor | Durallex Medium |
| Engine | Edasich Motors 180 XL |
| Communications System | Neil 6000-G |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark XXII |
| Heat Sinks | 15 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None[3] |
| Armament |
|
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,203[1][2][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Eisenfaust was originally designed shortly after the Lyran Commonwealth began building 'Mechs. Based on their experience with the Commando and Ymir, the LCAF tried to build a medium class "siege engine" 'Mech. Though the trials looked promising, the battlefield performance of the early Eisenfaust was poor and the design was canceled.[3]
After the recovery of lostech and advanced SLDF technologies, Defiance Industries looked at the early Eisenfaust design again. The updated Eisenfaust entered production after simulations showed it could be an effective battlefield unit if equipped with updated technologies. In fact the Eisenfaust was one of the first designs to enter production after the start of the Jihad.[3]
The updated Eisenfaust uses an XL engine to provide power. The small weight of the engine allows the 'Mech to carry more armor and weaponry than the prototype models, as well as increasing the top speed. More importantly, the use of 15 double heat sinks allows the Eisenfaust to dissipate the heat from all its weapons.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Eisenfaust uses a single plasma rifle as its main weapon. Equipped with two tons of ammunition the rifle can inflict serious damage on any battlefield unit and can obliterate conventional infantry platoons. The Eisenfaust's slow top speed makes it difficult for the 'Mech to break contact and reload its plasma rifle magazine, therefore Defiance engineers installed a suite of lasers to provide the backup weapons the 'Mech needs to deal with determined opponents. Two medium pulse lasers and an ER small laser work to deal with close up threats, as well as deal with hostile battle armor. The ER large laser supports the plasma rifle at range, allowing the pilot to save the plasma rifle for a knockout punch.[3]
Variants[edit]
- EFT-2
- The result of a 2471[5] working group, this Eisenfaust model was intended to carry the AC/10 into a siege or defensive engagement. This simple design mandate was quickly warped into an entirely different machine. For close work the 'Mech carried two medium lasers while a large laser provided long range and ammunition free firepower. The Coventry Defense Conglomerate was unable to overcome the inherent limitations of primitive technology however, resulting in a thinly armored and clumsy 'Mech that could only reach a top speed of 32 km/h. The single ton of ammunition provided to the Eisenfaust's main weapon didn't help. The CDC only produced one prototype unit for the LCAF.[6] BV (2.0) = 775[5]
- EFT-8X
- This variant is a testbed for some experimental weapons in 3080[9]. Removing the standard weapons load of the Eisenfaust allows engineers to install a Binary Laser Cannon and some medium variable speed pulse lasers. As this is an experimental model, no other details are known.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,039[10][9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Eisenfaust is subject the following Design Quirks:[11]
The EFT-2 Eisenfaust variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[6]
Notes[edit]
- The Eisenfaust was released by Defiance Industries in 2515. However, the 'Mech factories that would become Defiance Industries were founded in 2577 by the Lyran Commonwealth and the Star League, though some 'Mech factories have been on Hesperus II prior the Star League. Those factories were the property of the Terran Hegemony rather than the Lyran Commonwealth.
BattleMech Gallery[edit]
EFT-2 Eisenfaust
Eisenfaust Clix miniature
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 84–85: "EFT-7X Eisenfaust"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Eisenfaust
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 74-75 - EFT-7X Eisenfaust
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 54
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Eisenfaust EFT-2 variant
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 4 - EFT-2 Eisenfaust
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online data for the Eisenfaust EFT-4J variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 110
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online data for the Eisenfaust EFT-8X variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 112
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Eisenfaust Entry