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Line 1: + {{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Eris RGilClan v18.png + |image=Eris RGilClan v18.png − |name = ''Eris'' + |name=Eris − |manufacturer = [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] + |manufacturer= [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] − |model = ERS-2N + |model=ERS-2N |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |Tech Base = Inner Sphere − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type =BattleMech − |mass = 50 + |mass=50 − |feet = biped + |feet=biped − |year reference = <ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> + |year reference=<ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> − |chassis = [[N&D HLBM]] [[endo steel]] + |chassis=N&D HLBM Endo-Steel − |armor = [[Kallon Royalstar]] with [[CASE II]] + |armor=Kallon Royalstar with CASE II − |engine = [[Hermes 250 XL]] + |engine=[[Hermes 250 XL]] − |comsys = [[Garret T20-C]] + |comsys=[[Garret T20-C]] − |T&T = [[Garret A6]] + |T&T=[[Garret A6]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink|double]] + |heat sinks=10 − |speed = 86 + |speed=86 − |jumpjets = [[Chilton 360]] with [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]] + |jumpjets=Chilton 360 with Partial Wing − |armament = + |armament= − * 1x [[Snub-nose PPC]] + *1x [[Snub-Nose PPC]] − * 2x [[MML-5]]s + *2x [[MML-5]]s − * 3x [[Small X-Pulse laser]]s + *3x [[Small X-Pulse Laser]]s − |BV (2.0)= 1,400<ref name=ICRG18b>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 7</ref> + |BV (2.0)= 1400<ref name=ICRG18b>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 7</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Eris''''' began as an attempt by [[Nashan Diversified]] to branch out of [[IndustrialMech]]s and into [[BattleMech]]s along with the [[Inner Sphere]]'s other major BattleMech manufacturers. It was originally called the '''''Hel''''', but the [[LCAF]] rejected the design, and Nashan Diversified was only able to sell a few to [[mercenaries]] and various governments within the former [[Free Worlds League]] before [[Defiance Industries]] stopped supplying Nashan with necessary components to what had become a competitor.<ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> <ref name=S10>''Shrapnel #10'' "HL-1 Hel"</ref> + The '''''Eris''''' began as an attempt by [[Nashan Diversified]] to branch out of IndustrialMechs and into BattleMechs along with the Inner Sphere's other major BattleMech manufacturers. It was originally called the ''[[Hel]]'', but the [[LCAF]] rejected the design, and Nashan Diversified was only able to sell a few to mercenaries and independent worlds before [[Defiance Industries]] stopped supplying Nashan with some necessary components. The specifications for the ''Hel'' were sold to [[Kallon Weapon Industries]], who went on to redesign the 'Mech as a skirmisher ideally suited for the sort of fighting that was going on in the former [[Free Worlds League]] following the end of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> − − Left with a powerful 'Mech it was no longer able to build, Nashan sold the specifications for the ''Hel'' to [[Kallon Weapon Industries]], who went on to redesign the 'Mech as a skirmisher ideally suited for the sort of fighting that was going on in the former Free Worlds League following the end of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=ICRG18a/><ref name=S10/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The armament of the ''Hel'' was very similar to that of the ''[[Wolverine]]'', which was also manufactured by Kallon. As such, they tried to distinguish the ''Eris'' by adding a [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]], which improved its mobility in rough terrain and also allowed them to market it as a competitor to the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' being sold by [[Earthwerks]]. The energy weaponry that the ''Hel'' had used were replaced with a [[Fusigon Smarttooth]] [[snub-nose PPC]] and three [[Diverse Optics (SXPL)|Diverse Optics]] [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and the ''Hel''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s single [[Streak Missile Launcher]] were replaced with a pair of [[Holly (MML5)|Holly]] [[MML-5]]s fed from two [[CASE II]] protected ammo bins.<ref name=ICRG18a/> + The armament of the ''Eris'' was very similar to that of the ''[[Wolverine]]'', which was also manufactured by Kallon. As such, they tried to distinguish the design by adding a [[Partial Wing]], which improved its mobility in rough terrain and also allowed them to market it as a competitor to the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' being sold by [[Earthwerks]]. The [[PPC]] and [[laser]]s that the ''Hel'' had used were replaced with superior versions with lower outputs, and the ''Hel'''s [[Streak SRM]]s were replaced with [[MML]]s.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; HL-1 ''Hel'' : Manufactured by Nashan's [[Furillo]] production lines, the ''Hel'' featured the same Endo Steel frame and 250-rated XL engine as the later ''Eris'', likewise clad in ten tons of armor produced under the Nashan brand, along with proven Nashan communications and targeting systems. Offensively the ''Hell'' carried a [[Defiance 980]] [[Heavy PPC]] in its right arm, supported by a [[Defiance Sting-3]] [[Streak SRM-6]] fed by single ton CASE II protected ammo bay in left torso and pair of [[Blazefire Longshot]] [[ER medium laser]]s in the left arm. Four extra [[double heat sink]] were carried instead of the later version's partial wing.<ref name=ICRG18a/> BV (2.0) = 1674<ref name=S10/>+ *;ERS-2H : This variant was functionally identical to the ''Hel'', and became popular after [[Clan Wolf]] conquered [[Thermopolis]].<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> − − *; HL-2 ''Hel'' : The only factory produced variant of the ''Hel'', the HL-2 swaps the Heavy PPC for a pair of standard [[Large Laser]]s. In a nod to easy refit, Nashan offered the entire HL-2 right arm assembly for sale as a spare parts package. BV (2.0) = 1549<ref name=S10/> − − *; ERS-2H : Save for different component manufacturers, this variant was functionally identical to the HL-1 ''Hel'', and became popular after [[Clan Wolf]] conquered [[Thermopolis]], cutting off access to new ''Wolverine''s.<ref name=ICRG18a/> − *; ERS-3R : Designed to act as a heavy striker and interdictor, this variant replaced the [[MML-5]]s with [[RL-10]]s and added an [[Angel ECM suite]], as well as additional armor.<ref name=ICRG18a/> + *;ERS-3R : Designed to act as a heavy striker and interdictor, this variant replaced the [[MML]]s with [[Rocket Launcher]]s and added an [[Angel ECM Suite]], as well as additional armor.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> − ==Gallery== + ==Related BattleMechs== − <gallery>+ *[[Hel_(IS_Mech)|HL-1 ''Hel'']] - This was the original basis for the ''Eris''.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> − Hel Shrapnel010.jpg|HL-1 ''Hel'' from ''Shrapnel'' #10 − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 50:
Line 43: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== + <div style="-moz-column-count:3; column-count:3;"> *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' − * [[Shrapnel Issue 10]]+ </div> − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Eris RGilClan v18.png | + | |image=Eris RGilClan v18.png |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Eris |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] |
| − | |model = ERS-2N | + | |model=ERS-2N |
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type =BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 50 | + | |mass=50 |
| − | |feet = biped | + | |feet=biped |
| − | |year reference = <ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=N&D HLBM Endo-Steel |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=Kallon Royalstar with CASE II |
| − | |engine = [[Hermes 250 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Hermes 250 XL]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Garret T20-C]] | + | |comsys=[[Garret T20-C]] |
| − | |T&T = [[Garret A6]] | + | |T&T=[[Garret A6]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 | + | |heat sinks=10 |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed=86 |
| − | |jumpjets = | + | |jumpjets=Chilton 360 with Partial Wing |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[Snub- | + | *1x [[Snub-Nose PPC]] |
| − | * 2x [[MML-5]]s | + | *2x [[MML-5]]s |
| − | * 3x [[Small X-Pulse | + | *3x [[Small X-Pulse Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)= 1400<ref name=ICRG18b>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 7</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Eris''''' began as an attempt by [[Nashan Diversified]] to branch out of | + | The '''''Eris''''' began as an attempt by [[Nashan Diversified]] to branch out of IndustrialMechs and into BattleMechs along with the Inner Sphere's other major BattleMech manufacturers. It was originally called the ''[[Hel]]'', but the [[LCAF]] rejected the design, and Nashan Diversified was only able to sell a few to mercenaries and independent worlds before [[Defiance Industries]] stopped supplying Nashan with some necessary components. The specifications for the ''Hel'' were sold to [[Kallon Weapon Industries]], who went on to redesign the 'Mech as a skirmisher ideally suited for the sort of fighting that was going on in the former [[Free Worlds League]] following the end of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=ICRG18a>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 6</ref> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The armament of the '' | + | The armament of the ''Eris'' was very similar to that of the ''[[Wolverine]]'', which was also manufactured by Kallon. As such, they tried to distinguish the design by adding a [[Partial Wing]], which improved its mobility in rough terrain and also allowed them to market it as a competitor to the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' being sold by [[Earthwerks]]. The [[PPC]] and [[laser]]s that the ''Hel'' had used were replaced with superior versions with lower outputs, and the ''Hel'''s [[Streak SRM]]s were replaced with [[MML]]s.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *;ERS-2H : This variant was functionally identical to the ''Hel'', and became popular after [[Clan Wolf]] conquered [[Thermopolis]].<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> | |
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| − | *; ERS-3R : Designed to act as a heavy striker and interdictor, this variant replaced the [[MML | + | *;ERS-3R : Designed to act as a heavy striker and interdictor, this variant replaced the [[MML]]s with [[Rocket Launcher]]s and added an [[Angel ECM Suite]], as well as additional armor.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Related BattleMechs== |
| − | + | *[[Hel_(IS_Mech)|HL-1 ''Hel'']] - This was the original basis for the ''Eris''.<ref name=ICRG18a></ref> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' | *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
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