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| − | |manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]],<br/> [[Sabanillas Mining Company]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/>,<br/> [[Sabanillas Mining Company]] |
|production year=3010 | |production year=3010 | ||
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*1x[[Machine Gun]] | *1x[[Machine Gun]] | ||
*1x[[Flamer]] | *1x[[Flamer]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,039<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. | + | |BV (1.0)=1,039<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 142-143, "Merlin Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 256</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=1,217<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 264</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,217<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 264</ref> | ||
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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 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. | + | 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.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Armament== | ==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 Laser]]s 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]]. | + | 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 Laser]]s 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]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==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<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,228<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 265</ref> | + | * 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<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 257</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,228<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 265</ref> |
| − | * MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the Medium Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = | + | * MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the Medium Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,051<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 258</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,267<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 266</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
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* MLN-1B ''Merlin Porter'' - A uniquely customized ''Merlin'', which was created by a tech named Porter Romero on the world [[Armington]]. He salvaged the 'Mech from a pirate raid during the 3060s. Using a wrecked militia [[Bulldog]] for parts, he replaced the ruined PPC and LRM-5 with the tank's [[Large Laser]] and [[SRM 4|SRM 4 Launcher]] as well as adding additional armor. BV (1.0) = 909<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 8 - Merlin ''Porter'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> | * MLN-1B ''Merlin Porter'' - A uniquely customized ''Merlin'', which was created by a tech named Porter Romero on the world [[Armington]]. He salvaged the 'Mech from a pirate raid during the 3060s. Using a wrecked militia [[Bulldog]] for parts, he replaced the ruined PPC and LRM-5 with the tank's [[Large Laser]] and [[SRM 4|SRM 4 Launcher]] as well as adding additional armor. BV (1.0) = 909<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 8 - Merlin ''Porter'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 28 May 2013
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| Merlin | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mountain Wolf BattleMechs[1], Sabanillas Mining Company |
| Production Year | 3010 |
| Model | MLN-1A |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 4,960,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Heavy Star QAT-4 |
| Armor | Longanecker PlastiSteel |
| Engine | Pitban 240 |
| Communications System | Magestrix Alpha |
| Targeting Tracking System | Magestrix Gamma |
| Heat Sinks | 18 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban LFT-50 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,039[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,217[3] |
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.[1]
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.[1]
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[4][5], BV (2.0) = 1,228[6]
- MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the Medium Lasers with ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,051[7], BV (2.0) = 1,267[8]
Custom Variants
- MLN-1B Merlin Porter - A uniquely customized Merlin, which was created by a tech named Porter Romero on the world Armington. He salvaged the 'Mech from a pirate raid during the 3060s. Using a wrecked militia Bulldog for parts, he replaced the ruined PPC and LRM-5 with the tank's Large Laser and SRM 4 Launcher as well as adding additional armor. BV (1.0) = 909[9]
- MLN-SX - An experimental variant of the Merlin which was created by the FedSuns' Sabanillas Mining Company. Created by retired FedSun Major Caleb Gruber, he used his company to produce three of these modified Merlins. Gruber had the Merlin's internal structured strengthened by installing Endo-Composite Internal Structure and switching out the Standard Pitban Fusion Engine for a Lighter version. He then added five tons of Armored Shielding to protect the 'Mech's engine and side torsos. Gruber then exchanged the original 1A's Medium Lasers for Blakist tech Medium VSP Lasers. He then added ancient or Retrotech Laser Insulators to help cool down the VSP lasers. Lastly, he exchanged the old PPC for a Bombast Laser. The MLN-SX also sports 14 Double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,181[10]
BattleMech Gallery
MLN-SX Merlin
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 142-143, "Merlin Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 256
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 264
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 136
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 257
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 265
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 258
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 266
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 8 - Merlin Porter - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks p. 4, 17 - MLN-SX Merlin - Experimental Prototype Merlin.