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|image=Merlin.jpg
 
|image=Merlin.jpg
 
|name=Merlin
 
|name=Merlin
|manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]],<br/> [[Sabanillas Mining Company]]
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|manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>,<br/> [[Sabanillas Mining Company]]
|production year=3010
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| production year=3010
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| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2177/merlin-mln-1a/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=MLN-1A
 
|model=MLN-1A
|class=Heavy
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|cost= 4,911,200 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|cost= 4,960,000 C-bills
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mass=60
 
|mass=60
|chassis=Heavy Star QAT-4
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|chassis=[[Heavy Star QAT-4]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
|armor=Longanecker PlastiSteel
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|armor=[[Longanecker PlastiSteel]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
|engine=[[Pitban 240]]
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|engine=[[Pitban 240]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
|speed=64.8
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|comsys=[[Magestrix Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
|jumpjets=[[Pitban LFT-50]]
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|T&T=[[Magestrix Gamma]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
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|heat sinks=18<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
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|speed=65<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
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|jumpjets=[[Pitban LFT-50]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
 
|armament=  
 
|armament=  
*1x[[PPC]]
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*1x [[PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
*2x[[Medium Laser]]s
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*2x [[Medium Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
*1x[[LRM-5]]
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*1x [[LRM-5]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
*1x[[Machine Gun]]
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*1x [[Machine Gun]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
*1x[[Flamer]]
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*1x [[Flamer]]<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+"/>
|BV (1.0)=1,039<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 143</ref>
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|BV (1.0)=1,039<ref name="TRO:3058Up142+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 142-143, "MLN-1A Merlin"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 256</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,217<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 264</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,217<ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 264</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Description==
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== 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.
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The '''''Merlin''''' debuted in [[Introduction Year::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:3058Up142+"/>
  
==Armament==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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]].
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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:3058Up142+"/>
  
==Variants==
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== 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>
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*;MLN-1B : The 1B variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3053]]<ref name="MUL2"/> 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><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2178/merlin-mln-1b/ MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1B variant]''</ref>
  
* MLN-1C - This upgrade to the 1B replaces the Medium Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,267<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 266</ref>
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*;MLN-1C : This upgrade developed in [[Introduction Year::3068]]<ref name="MUL3"/> 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><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2180/merlin-mln-1c/ MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1C variant]''</ref>
  
===Custom Variants===
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=== Custom Variants ===
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*;MLN-1B ''Merlin'' Porter : A uniquely customized ''Merlin'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3064]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, 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><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2179/merlin-mln-1b-porter/ MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1B (Porter) variant]''</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 with the tank's [[Large Laser]] and [[SRM 4|SRM 4 Launcher]]. BV (1.0) = 909<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 8 - Merlin ''Porter'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref>
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*;MLN-SX : An [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the ''Merlin'' which was created by the [[FedSun|FedSuns']] [[Sabanillas Mining Company]] and developed in [[Introduction Year::3075]]<ref name="MUL5"/>. Created by retired FedSun [[Major]] [[Caleb Gruber]], he used his company to produce three of these modified ''Merlin''s. Gruber had the ''Merlin's'' internal structured strengthened by installing [[Endo Composite|Endo-Composite Internal Structure]] and switching out the Standard Pitban Fusion Engine for a [[Light Fusion Engine|Lighter]] version. He then added five tons of [[Armored Components|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 Laser|Medium VSP Lasers]]. He then added ancient or [[Retrotech]] [[Laser Insulator|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<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' p. 4, 17 - MLN-SX Merlin - Experimental Prototype Merlin.</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2181/merlin-mln-sx/ MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-SX variant]''</ref>
  
* MLN-SX - An [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the ''Merlin'' which was created by the [[FedSun|FedSuns']] [[Sabanillas Mining Company]]. Created by retired FedSun Major Caleb Gruber, he used his company to produce three of these modified ''Merlin''s. Gruber had the ''Merlin's'' internal structured strengthened by installing [[Endo Composite|Endo-Composite Internal Structure]] and switching out the Standard Pitban Fusion Engine for a [[Light Fusion Engine|Lighter]] version. He then added five tons of [[Armored Components|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 Laser|Medium VSP Lasers]]. He then added ancient or [[Retrotech]] [[Laser Insulator|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<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' p. 4, 17 - MLN-SX Merlin - Experimental Prototype Merlin.</ref>
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== Notes ==
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* The ''Merlin'' was the sample 'Mech used to demonstrate the 'Mech construction rules ever since the first [[Battledroids]] rulebook, where it appears in a slightly different configuration owing to slightly different construction rules. Like the ''[[Chameleon]]'' it was largely overlooked until it finally received a proper [[Technical Readout]] entry in ''Technical Readout: 3058''.
  
==BattleMech Gallery==
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== BattleMech Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:MLN-SX Merlin.jpg|MLN-SX Merlin
 
Image:MLN-SX Merlin.jpg|MLN-SX Merlin
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
 
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
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== Bibliography ==
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[Battledroids]]''
[[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[BattleTech, 2nd Edition]]''
[[Category:Comstar BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[BattleTech Manual: The Rules of Warfare]]''
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
[[Category:Periphery General BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
[[Category:Outworlds Alliance BattleMechs]]
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Merlin (BattleMech)]]
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[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Merlin (BattleMech)]]
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[[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Merlin (BattleMech)]]
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[[Category:Periphery General BattleMechs|Merlin (BattleMech)]]
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[[Category:Outworlds Alliance BattleMechs|Merlin (BattleMech)]]

Revision as of 10:19, 7 May 2020

Merlin (BattleMech)
Merlin
Production information
Manufacturer Mountain Wolf BattleMechs[1],
Sabanillas Mining Company
Production Year 3010[2]
Model MLN-1A
Class Heavy
Cost 4,911,200 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 60 tons
Chassis Heavy Star QAT-4[1]
Armor Longanecker PlastiSteel[1]
Engine Pitban 240[1]
Communications System Magestrix Alpha[1]
Targeting Tracking System Magestrix Gamma[1]
Heat Sinks 18[1]
Speed 65[1] km/h
Jump Jets Pitban LFT-50[1]
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,039[1][3]
BV (2.0) 1,217[2][4]


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]

Weapons and Equipment

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 introduced in 3053[5] 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[6][7], BV (2.0) = 1,228[8][5]

Custom Variants

  • MLN-1B Merlin Porter 
    A uniquely customized Merlin introduced in 3064[12], 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[13][12]

Notes

  • The Merlin was the sample 'Mech used to demonstrate the 'Mech construction rules ever since the first Battledroids rulebook, where it appears in a slightly different configuration owing to slightly different construction rules. Like the Chameleon it was largely overlooked until it finally received a proper Technical Readout entry in Technical Readout: 3058.

BattleMech Gallery

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 142-143, "MLN-1A Merlin"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Merlin (BattleMech)
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 256
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 264
  5. 5.0 5.1 MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1B variant
  6. Combat Operations, p. 136
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 257
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 265
  9. 9.0 9.1 MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1C variant
  10. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 258
  11. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 266
  12. 12.0 12.1 MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-1B (Porter) variant
  13. Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 8 - Merlin Porter - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.
  14. 14.0 14.1 MUL online date for the Merlin MLN-SX variant
  15. Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks p. 4, 17 - MLN-SX Merlin - Experimental Prototype Merlin.

Bibliography