Difference between revisions of "Merlin (BattleMech)"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Merlin'' debuted in [[3010]] as a product of the rebuilt [[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]]. The ''Merlin'' was hailed as a technological marvel at the time it was released as it was the first completely new design to be developed in over 100 years. The ''Merlin'' uses components that are all reliable and readily available making the ''Merlin'' a durable and easy to repair 'Mech. The 'Mech is powered by a Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 | + | The '''''Merlin''''' debuted in [[3010]] as a product of the rebuilt [[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]]. The ''Merlin'' was hailed as a technological marvel at the time it was released, as it was the first completely new design to be developed in over 100 years. The ''Merlin'' uses components that are all reliable and readily available, making the ''Merlin'' a durable and easy-to-repair 'Mech. The 'Mech is powered by a Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The ''Merlin'' carries ten and a half tons of armor, which is a respectable amount of protection for its weight. Additionally, the ''Merlin'' carries eighteen [[heat sink]]s to handle its heavy heat load. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
* MLN-1B - The 1B variant removes the [[Machine Gun]] and its ammunition and replaces them with an additional [[heat sink]] to help handle the ''Merlin''s heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,060 | * MLN-1B - The 1B variant removes the [[Machine Gun]] and its ammunition and replaces them with an additional [[heat sink]] to help handle the ''Merlin''s heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,060 | ||
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| + | * MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the medium lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV = ??? | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 9 March 2008
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| Merlin | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mountain Wolf BattleMechs |
| Model | MLN-1A |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Heavy Star QAT-4 |
| Armor | Longanecker PlastiSteel |
| Engine | Pitban 240 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban LFT-50 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,039 |
Contents
Description
The Merlin debuted in 3010 as a product of the rebuilt Mountain Wolf BattleMechs. The Merlin was hailed as a technological marvel at the time it was released, as it was the first completely new design to be developed in over 100 years. The Merlin uses components that are all reliable and readily available, making the Merlin a durable and easy-to-repair 'Mech. The 'Mech is powered by a Pitban 240 fusion engine that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The Merlin carries ten and a half tons of armor, which is a respectable amount of protection for its weight. Additionally, the Merlin carries eighteen heat sinks to handle its heavy heat load.
Armament
The Merlin is armed to be able to engage an enemy at any range. For long range combat, the 'Mech carries a Magna Hellstar PPC and a Holly LRM-5 launcher. To protect itself at medium to short ranges, a pair of Martell Model 5 Medium Lasers provide the Merlin with respectable short range firepower. Finally, to protect the 'Mech against infantry attacks, the Merlin has a Zippo Flamer and a Sperry Browning Machine Gun.
Variants
- MLN-1B - The 1B variant removes the Machine Gun and its ammunition and replaces them with an additional heat sink to help handle the Merlins heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,060
- MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the medium lasers with ER Medium Lasers. BV = ???