Mauler
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| Mauler | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | MAL-1R |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Class 101 |
| Armor | New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | Hermes 270 XL |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,113 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,460 |
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Description
First seen in the Luthien Armor Works proving grounds around 3050, this 90 ton assault 'Mech was codenamed Mauler by the Federated Commonwealth. Geared towards long range combat, the Mauler is a protected with eleven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor and has a maximum speed of 54 km/h.
Because it was built to engage targets at extremely long ranges, the resulting design 'Mech was armed solely with long range weaponry. While this left the Mauler vulnerable to rushing by 'Mechs armed with short range weaponry, a skilled MechWarrior can use the range advantage offered to minimize damage to the Mauler while simultaneously causing as much damage as possible to enemy combatants. The 'Mech is particularly unsuited to urban combat where its long range weaponry has substantial difficulty in targeting enemy units. These weaknesses can be partially overcome by operating the Mauler in mixed lances with at least one other 'Mech capable of providing overwhelming close range firepower.
Armament
The Mauler is armed with four Imperator Smoothie-2 Autocannon/2s as its longest ranged primary weapons. Individually, the damage the AC/2s deal is insignificant, but together they can steadily whittle away armor at extreme range. The 'Mech also carries two Shigunga LRM-15 launchers, adding much needed punch to the extreme reach of its four autocannons. The 'Mech also carries two Victory Nickel Alloy ER Large Lasers for added long range punch.
While the Mauler is outfitted with CASE to protect its vulnerable ammunition bays, its heavily ballistic and missile based weapons complement forces reliance on secure supply lines to properly satiate its weaponry's voracious appetite for ammunition.
Variants
- MAL-3R - The 3R variant of the Mauler upgrades the design and addresses the concerns of pilots that used the 1R model. The four Autocannon/2s have been replaced with a pair of LB-X Autocannon/10s. The LB-X ACs allow the 'Mech to fire both solid rounds and specialized cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotgun shells. The ER Large Lasers were removed from the design, but MAL-3R retains the two LRM-15 launchers of its predecessor. Also incorporated in the design is a single Small Laser and a C3 Slave unit, the latter of which allows the 3R to use targeting data from units that are closer to the enemy. BV (1.0) = 1,698, BV (2.0) = 1,877
- MAL-C - The C variant of the Mauler is a modification that was made to the 1R model to allow it to carry a C3 Slave unit into battle. This is achieved by removing one ton of autocannon ammunition. This small modification allows the Mauler to share targeting data with friendly units and makes the 'Mech a highly effective sniper. BV (1.0) = 1,133, BV (2.0) = 1,473