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'''''Gausszilla''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that was designed as a joke and is famous for carrying an unprecedented five [[Gauss Rifle]]s. | '''''Gausszilla''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that was designed as a joke and is famous for carrying an unprecedented five [[Gauss Rifle]]s. | ||
| − | [[Bryan Nystul]], then the [[BattleTech Line Developer]] for [[FASA]] | + | It was designed by [[Bryan Nystul]], then the [[BattleTech Line Developer]] for [[FASA]]. With the notion that FASA must never publish the design he passed it around for laughs during a "Trial of Grievance" game at the FASA office against [[Camille Klein]] which she had issued over the [[BattleTech Cartoon]] series in 1995. Contrary to popular belief, he did not use it as a playing piece in the actual trial; both Bryan Nystul and Camille Klein fielded a star of regular Clan 'Mechs during the boardgame session. |
| − | ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'', published in 2010, mentioned a unique variant of the ''[[Annihilator]]'' going by the name of '' | + | As a nod to Nystul's design, ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'', published in 2010, mentioned a unique variant of the ''[[Annihilator]]'' going by the name of ''Gausszilla''. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The original ''Gausszilla'' was described as a [[Clan]] ( | + | The original ''Gausszilla'' was described as a [[Clan]] ([[Level 2]]) technology 100-ton BattleMech with a class 200 standard engine, [[Endo-Steel]] structure, 10 regular [[heat sink]]s, 11.5 tons of regular armor, 5 [[gauss rifle]]s with 9 tons of ammunition between them, and an ER Medium Laser as a secondary weapon. |
The original ''Gausszilla'' almost certainly did not have an associated image. For reasons unknown, its visual appearance is now usually associated with the ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]'' on various internet sites. | The original ''Gausszilla'' almost certainly did not have an associated image. For reasons unknown, its visual appearance is now usually associated with the ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]'' on various internet sites. | ||
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | Although it is a legal design under the construction rules, the original ''Gausszilla'' was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be [[canon]]ical | + | Although it is a legal design under the construction rules, the original ''Gausszilla'' was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be [[canon]]ical in the sense of an existing item within the [[BattleTech]] universe. |
The ''Gausszilla'' from ''Historical: Operation Klondike'', on the other hand, is fully canonical; see ''[[Annihilator#Custom Variants]]''. | The ''Gausszilla'' from ''Historical: Operation Klondike'', on the other hand, is fully canonical; see ''[[Annihilator#Custom Variants]]''. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass; FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001 and as of 2010, when the ''Gausszilla'' was canonized as a unique modified ''Annihilator'', the rights were held by [[Topps]] and licensed to [[Catalyst Game Labs]] via [[InMediaRes]]. | + | *Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass; FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001 and as of 2010, when the ''Gausszilla'' was canonized as a unique modified ''Annihilator'', the rights were held by [[Topps]] and licensed to [[Catalyst Game Labs]] via [[InMediaRes]]. By that time, Bryan Nystul did not work for BattleTech anymore. |
*The [[MechForce Germany]] has produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section]</ref> | *The [[MechForce Germany]] has produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 3 April 2012
 | Not Canon The subject of this article does not contribute canonical content to the BattleTech universe, either because it is not intended to or because it is not an official product. |
| Gausszilla | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ? |
| Model | ? |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | ? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | ? |
| Armor | ? |
| Engine | 200 |
| Speed | 32.4 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ? |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Gausszilla is a BattleMech that was designed as a joke and is famous for carrying an unprecedented five Gauss Rifles.
It was designed by Bryan Nystul, then the BattleTech Line Developer for FASA. With the notion that FASA must never publish the design he passed it around for laughs during a "Trial of Grievance" game at the FASA office against Camille Klein which she had issued over the BattleTech Cartoon series in 1995. Contrary to popular belief, he did not use it as a playing piece in the actual trial; both Bryan Nystul and Camille Klein fielded a star of regular Clan 'Mechs during the boardgame session.
As a nod to Nystul's design, Historical: Operation Klondike, published in 2010, mentioned a unique variant of the Annihilator going by the name of Gausszilla.
Contents
Description
The original Gausszilla was described as a Clan (Level 2) technology 100-ton BattleMech with a class 200 standard engine, Endo-Steel structure, 10 regular heat sinks, 11.5 tons of regular armor, 5 gauss rifles with 9 tons of ammunition between them, and an ER Medium Laser as a secondary weapon.
The original Gausszilla almost certainly did not have an associated image. For reasons unknown, its visual appearance is now usually associated with the Stone Rhino (Behemoth) on various internet sites.
Canonicity
Although it is a legal design under the construction rules, the original Gausszilla was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be canonical in the sense of an existing item within the BattleTech universe.
The Gausszilla from Historical: Operation Klondike, on the other hand, is fully canonical; see Annihilator#Custom Variants.
Notes
- Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the Gausszilla must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass; FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001 and as of 2010, when the Gausszilla was canonized as a unique modified Annihilator, the rights were held by Topps and licensed to Catalyst Game Labs via InMediaRes. By that time, Bryan Nystul did not work for BattleTech anymore.
- The MechForce Germany has produced a HeavyMetal Pro stats file for the Gausszilla[1]
References
- rec.games.mecha thread about the Trial and its outcome, mentioning the Gausszilla stats (during turn 5)