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| − | * EFT-4J - This ''Eisenfaust'' model was the original prototype. Though several were produced, Defiance Industries only used them to test weapons and equipment configurations for the EFT-7X. These models remain on [[Hesperus II]] to serve as test vehicles.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 74</ref> BV (2.0) = | + | * EFT-4J - This ''Eisenfaust'' model was the original prototype. Though several were produced, Defiance Industries only used them to test weapons and equipment configurations for the EFT-7X. These models remain on [[Hesperus II]] to serve as test vehicles.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 74</ref> BV (2.0) = 977<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 110</ref> |
| − | * EFT-8X - This variant is a test-bed for some [[Experimental Technology|experimental weapons]]. 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>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 74</ref> BV (2.0) = | + | * EFT-8X - This variant is a test-bed for some [[Experimental Technology|experimental weapons]]. 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>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 74</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,039<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 112</ref> |
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* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' | * ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
Revision as of 16:04, 26 March 2011
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| Eisenfaust | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries |
| Model | EFT-7X |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 Tons tons |
| Chassis | Chariot Type II-B[1] |
| Armor | Durallex Medium |
| Engine | 180 XL |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,203[2] |
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 "seige engine" 'Mech. Though the trials looked promising, the battlefield performance of the early Eisenfaust was poor and the design was cancelled.
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 fifteen double heat sinks allows the Eisenfaust to dissipate the heat from all its weapons.
Armament
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. The lasers obviously don't require ammunition, and the Medium Pulse Lasers are effective at targeting battle armor and other "small" threats. The ER Large Laser supports the Plasma Rifle at range, allowing the pilot to save the Plasma Rifle for a knock-out punch.
Variants
- EFT-4J - This Eisenfaust model was the original prototype. Though several were produced, Defiance Industries only used them to test weapons and equipment configurations for the EFT-7X. These models remain on Hesperus II to serve as test vehicles.[4] BV (2.0) = 977[5]
- EFT-8X - This variant is a test-bed for some experimental weapons. 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.[6] BV (2.0) = 1,039[7]
