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| + | {{Otheruses|the 35-ton BattleMech|the planetary system|Morrigan (LC)}} | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Morrigan.jpg|191px | |image= Morrigan.jpg|191px | ||
| − | |name=Morrigan | + | |name=''Morrigan'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Mualang Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | |manufacturer=[[Mualang Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 146–147: "Morrigan"</ref> |
| − | |production year= 3083 | + | |production year=3083 |
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2231/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2231/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=Standard | |model=Standard | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
|cost=6,584,130 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | |cost=6,584,130 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| − | |mass=35 | + | |mass=35 |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |Tech Base=clan |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |mech type=Battlemech |
| − | |engine=[[Consolidated 280 XL]] | + | |feet=2 |
| + | |chassis=[[NCIS Type L]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | ||
| + | |armor=[[Alpha Composite Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | ||
| + | |engine=[[Consolidated 280 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | ||
|comsys=[[Sipher CommSys 5]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | |comsys=[[Sipher CommSys 5]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | ||
| − | |T&T=[[Cat's Eyes 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | + | |T&T=[[Cat's Eyes 7]] with [[active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> |
|speed=129<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | |speed=129<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets= |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | 1x [[Heavy | + | * 1x [[Heavy large laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/><br/> |
| − | 3x [[ATM 3 | + | * 3x [[ATM-3]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> |
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,523<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 47</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,523<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 47</ref> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Morrigan''''' is a light BattleMech that was developed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] just after the [[Jihad]] | + | The '''''Morrigan''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] that was developed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] just after the [[Jihad]] to meet their need for a new scout 'Mech. The Nova Cats received technical and material support from the [[Draconis Combine]] who had access to the design as well. Political wrangling among the Nova Cats and Draconis Combine kept the overall production numbers low however. The design was deployed as part of the Nova Cat's second line troops, and the Combine sent ''Morrigans'' to their elite units.<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> |
| − | For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an [[ | + | For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an [[active probe]] to search out hidden targets. Its 280-rated [[XL engine]] allows for the design to reach speeds up to 129 km/h, which helps make up for lack of [[jump jet]]s. The ''Morrigan<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' hull is protected by five and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The 'Mech's main weapon is its hard-hitting Model X [[ | + | The 'Mech's main weapon is its hard-hitting [[Model X]] [[heavy large laser]], backed up by three [[ATM-3]] launcher with three full tons of ammunition. With only 10 [[double heat sink]]s a MechWarrior must pay careful attention to keep from overheating the machine.<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an [[active probe]] to search out hidden targets. |
| − | + | == Variants == | |
| + | *; ''Morrigan'' 2 : This is an all energy weapon variant of the ''Morrigan'' designed in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref name="MUL2"/> for the [[Draconis Combine]]'s use. The [[ATM-3]]s are removed and switched out for a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s and [[small pulse laser]]s. A [[targeting computer]], additional [[double heat sink]]s and, additional armor round out the additional changes to this variant.<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> BV(2.0)=1,874<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 206</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2229/morrigan-2/ MUL online entry for the Morrigan 2 variant]</ref> | ||
| − | + | *; ''Morrigan'' 3 : This variant is based on the first Combine variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3085]].<ref name="MUL3"/> This trades the [[heavy large laser]] and [[targeting computer]] for an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[BattleMech taser]], but leaves the rest of the Combine version's weaponry intact.<ref name="TRO:3085p146+"/> BV (2.0)=1,390<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 207</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2230/morrigan-3/ MUL online entry for the Morrigan 3 variant]</ref> | |
| − | *;''Morrigan'' | ||
| − | *;''Morrigan'' | + | *; ''Morrigan'' 4 : Introduced during the [[Dark Age]] in [[Introduction Year::3111]],<ref name="MUL4"/> this variant uses five [[ER small laser]]s in each side torso to support a single [[TSEMP cannon]] in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 2,063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 98</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6927/morrigan-4/ MUL online entry for the Morrigan 4 variant]</ref> |
| − | *;''Morrigan'' | + | *; ''Morrigan'' 5 : This variant was also introduced during the [[Dark Age]] in [[Introduction Year::3124]],<ref name="MUL5"/> and is apparently designed for long range fire support. It carries a pair of [[Streak LRM-5]]s and a single [[ER PPC]] tied into a [[targeting computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,904<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 99</ref><ref name="MUL5">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6926/morrigan-5/ MUL online entry for the Morrigan 5 variant]</ref> |
| − | + | ==Design Quirks== | |
| + | The ''Morrigan'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Morrigan Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (Heavy Large Laser)]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Legs]] | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | ||
[[Category:35 ton BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs|Morrigan]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the 35-ton BattleMech. For the planetary system, see Morrigan (LC).
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| Morrigan | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mualang Alpha[1] |
| Production Year | 3083[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,584,130 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | NCIS Type L endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Alpha Composite Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Consolidated 280 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Sipher CommSys 5[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cat's Eyes 7 with active probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 129[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,523[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Morrigan is a light BattleMech that was developed by Clan Nova Cat just after the Jihad to meet their need for a new scout 'Mech. The Nova Cats received technical and material support from the Draconis Combine who had access to the design as well. Political wrangling among the Nova Cats and Draconis Combine kept the overall production numbers low however. The design was deployed as part of the Nova Cat's second line troops, and the Combine sent Morrigans to their elite units.[1]
For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an active probe to search out hidden targets. Its 280-rated XL engine allows for the design to reach speeds up to 129 km/h, which helps make up for lack of jump jets. The Morrigan's hull is protected by five and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The 'Mech's main weapon is its hard-hitting Model X heavy large laser, backed up by three ATM-3 launcher with three full tons of ammunition. With only 10 double heat sinks a MechWarrior must pay careful attention to keep from overheating the machine.[1] For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an active probe to search out hidden targets.
Variants[edit]
- Morrigan 2
- This is an all energy weapon variant of the Morrigan designed in 3084[4] for the Draconis Combine's use. The ATM-3s are removed and switched out for a pair of ER medium lasers and small pulse lasers. A targeting computer, additional double heat sinks and, additional armor round out the additional changes to this variant.[1] BV(2.0)=1,874[5][4]
- Morrigan 3
- This variant is based on the first Combine variant developed in 3085.[6] This trades the heavy large laser and targeting computer for an experimental BattleMech taser, but leaves the rest of the Combine version's weaponry intact.[1] BV (2.0)=1,390[7][6]
- Morrigan 4
- Introduced during the Dark Age in 3111,[8] this variant uses five ER small lasers in each side torso to support a single TSEMP cannon in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 2,063[9][8]
- Morrigan 5
- This variant was also introduced during the Dark Age in 3124,[10] and is apparently designed for long range fire support. It carries a pair of Streak LRM-5s and a single ER PPC tied into a targeting computer. BV (2.0) = 1,904[11][10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Morrigan has the following Design Quirks:[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 146–147: "Morrigan"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Morrigan (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 47
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Morrigan 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 206
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Morrigan 3 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 207
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Morrigan 4 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 98
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Morrigan 5 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 99
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Morrigan Entry