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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Lineholder.jpg | + | |image = Lineholder.jpg |
| − | |name=''Lineholder'' | + | |name = ''Lineholder'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Kressly Warworks]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | + | |manufacturer = [[Kressly Warworks]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
| − | |model=KW1-LH2 | + | |model = KW1-LH2 |
| − | |production year=3058 | + | |production year = 3058 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1893/ MUL online date for the ''[[PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1893/ MUL online date for the ''[[PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |class=Medium | + | |class = Medium |
| − | |cost= 4,515,667 C- | + | |cost = 4,515,667 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=55 | + | |mass = 55 |
| − | |chassis=Kressly GRF1A-MDX | + | |chassis = [[Kressly GRF1A-MDX]] |
| − | |armor=Kressly Stoneskin 30M | + | |armor = [[Kressly Stoneskin 30M]] |
| − | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] | + | |engine = [[Core Tek 275]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Angst Clear Channel 3]] | + | |comsys = [[Angst Clear Channel 3]] |
| − | |T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mk]] | + | |T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mk]] |
| − | |heat sinks=14 | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[heat sinks|single]] |
| − | |speed=86.4 | + | |speed = 86.4 |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = |
| − | *2x [[LRM-5]]s | + | * 2x [[LRM-5]]s |
* 4x [[medium laser]]s | * 4x [[medium laser]]s | ||
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[large laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=987<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 138-139, "Lineholder Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 242</ref> | + | |BV (1.0) = 987<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 138-139, "Lineholder Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 242</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,280<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 251</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,280<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 251</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Lineholder''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] design to come from [[Kressly Warworks]] | + | The '''''Lineholder''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] design to come from [[Kressly Warworks]], and is designed around a set of "Common Sense Rules" for 'Mech design. This approach has produced a 'Mech with a good ground speed and respectable amount of armor and firepower. Thanks to its mix of off-the-shelf weapons and equipment the ''Lineholder'' a reliable 'Mech that is easy to repair and is dependable in battle. However, the ultimate selling point for the ''Lineholder'', especially to its target audience of small units and minor nobles, is value and price. In the first year of sales, the ''Lineholder'' was historically successful compared with other 55-ton BattleMechs, and quickly became the garrison machine of choice for minor factions able to afford brand new BattleMechs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 116</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary weapons on the ''Lineholder'' are a pair of [[LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] launchers | + | Designed as an affordable medium 'Mech, the ''Lineholder'' is built with an array of conventional technologies. Using a standard [[Kressly GRF1A-MDX]] chassis to carry a [[Core Tek 275]] engine, the ''Lineholder'' is able to reach a top speed of 86.4 km/h, allowing it to keep up with all but the fastest light and medium 'Mechs. The ''Lineholder'' also carries 10 tons of [[Kressly Stoneskin 30M]] [[standard armor]] protection and mounts 14 [[heat sink]]s. |
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| + | The primary weapons on the ''Lineholder'' are a pair of [[LRM-5#LongFire_V|LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] launchers which allow the ''Lineholder'' to keep an enemy at long range and enable the 'Mech to provide limited indirect fire support. These are backed up by a [[BlazeFire Systems]] [[large laser]] and four [[Intek (ML)|Intek]] [[medium laser]]s to protect itself in close combat.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; KW1-LH3 : An upgrade of the ''Lineholder'' to make it more viable on the modern battlefield, the LH3 variant replaces the [[ | + | *; KW1-LH3 : An upgrade of the ''Lineholder'' to make it more viable on the modern battlefield, the LH3 variant replaces the [[large laser]] with an [[ER large laser]] and the four [[medium laser]]s with two [[medium pulse laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 935<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 243</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,214<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 252</ref> |
| − | *; KW1-LH8 "Linebreaker" : A recent upgrade of the ''Lineholder'', this variant of the 'Mech carries a pair of [[ | + | *; KW1-LH8 "Linebreaker" : A recent upgrade of the ''Lineholder'', this variant of the 'Mech carries a pair of [[RAC/2]]s in place of the two [[LRM-5]] launchers and the four [[medium laser]]s, and an [[ER large laser]] in place of the [[large laser]]. Nicknamed the "Linebreaker," this variant was designed for the [[Federated Suns]]. Following the commencement of the [[Jihad]], however, production ceased. BV (1.0) = 1,081<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 244</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 97</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,330<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 253</ref> |
| − | *;KW1-LHW : Produced exclusively for the [[Word of Blake]], the LHW uses the same [[ | + | *; KW1-LHW : Produced exclusively for the [[Word of Blake]], the LHW uses the same [[endo steel]] chassis and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor that worked so well in the LH8. A direct upgrade of the LH2, the LHW mounts an [[ER large laser]], twin [[LRM-5]]s, and four [[ER medium laser]]s. The crown jewel, however, is the [[C3i computer]] that allows the 'Mech to share target data with five other units. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 254</ref> |
| − | *; KW2-LH10 : Introduced in the early 3130s, this variant replaces all the weaponry with a [[plasma rifle]], [[MML]]s, and [[ | + | *; KW2-LH10 : Introduced in the early 3130s, this variant replaces all the weaponry with a [[plasma rifle]], [[MML-5]]s, and [[medium pulse laser]]s. It also carries a [[C3 emergency master]] which made it popular in command lances.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The '' Lineholder'' | + | The '' Lineholder'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lineholder Entry.</ref> |
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 27 September 2022
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| Lineholder | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kressly Warworks[1] |
| Production Year | 3058[2] |
| Model | KW1-LH2 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 4,515,667 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Kressly GRF1A-MDX |
| Armor | Kressly Stoneskin 30M |
| Engine | Core Tek 275 |
| Communications System | Angst Clear Channel 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mk |
| Heat Sinks | 14 single |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 987[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,280[4] |
Contents
Description
The Lineholder was the first BattleMech design to come from Kressly Warworks, and is designed around a set of "Common Sense Rules" for 'Mech design. This approach has produced a 'Mech with a good ground speed and respectable amount of armor and firepower. Thanks to its mix of off-the-shelf weapons and equipment the Lineholder a reliable 'Mech that is easy to repair and is dependable in battle. However, the ultimate selling point for the Lineholder, especially to its target audience of small units and minor nobles, is value and price. In the first year of sales, the Lineholder was historically successful compared with other 55-ton BattleMechs, and quickly became the garrison machine of choice for minor factions able to afford brand new BattleMechs.[5][1]
Weapons and Equipment
Designed as an affordable medium 'Mech, the Lineholder is built with an array of conventional technologies. Using a standard Kressly GRF1A-MDX chassis to carry a Core Tek 275 engine, the Lineholder is able to reach a top speed of 86.4 km/h, allowing it to keep up with all but the fastest light and medium 'Mechs. The Lineholder also carries 10 tons of Kressly Stoneskin 30M standard armor protection and mounts 14 heat sinks.
The primary weapons on the Lineholder are a pair of LongFire V LRM-5 launchers which allow the Lineholder to keep an enemy at long range and enable the 'Mech to provide limited indirect fire support. These are backed up by a BlazeFire Systems large laser and four Intek medium lasers to protect itself in close combat.[1]
Variants
- KW1-LH3
- An upgrade of the Lineholder to make it more viable on the modern battlefield, the LH3 variant replaces the large laser with an ER large laser and the four medium lasers with two medium pulse lasers. BV (1.0) = 935[6][7], BV (2.0) = 1,214[8]
- KW1-LH8 "Linebreaker"
- A recent upgrade of the Lineholder, this variant of the 'Mech carries a pair of RAC/2s in place of the two LRM-5 launchers and the four medium lasers, and an ER large laser in place of the large laser. Nicknamed the "Linebreaker," this variant was designed for the Federated Suns. Following the commencement of the Jihad, however, production ceased. BV (1.0) = 1,081[9][10], BV (2.0) = 1,330[11]
- KW1-LHW
- Produced exclusively for the Word of Blake, the LHW uses the same endo steel chassis and ferro-fibrous armor that worked so well in the LH8. A direct upgrade of the LH2, the LHW mounts an ER large laser, twin LRM-5s, and four ER medium lasers. The crown jewel, however, is the C3i computer that allows the 'Mech to share target data with five other units. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,484[12]
- KW2-LH10
- Introduced in the early 3130s, this variant replaces all the weaponry with a plasma rifle, MML-5s, and medium pulse lasers. It also carries a C3 emergency master which made it popular in command lances.[13]
Design Quirks
The Lineholder is subject to the following Design Quirk:[14]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to No-Pasaran, which is a Spanish expression well known in Germany, which translates to They shall not pass. The model code was accordingly changed to KW1-NP2.
Gallery
Original Lineholder from TRO:3058
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 138-139, "Lineholder Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the [[PAGENAME}}
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 242
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 251
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 116
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 243
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 252
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 244
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 97
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 253
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 254
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lineholder Entry.