Pendragon (BattleMech)
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| PDG-1X Pendragon MUSE RED | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors of New Valencia |
| Model | Prototype |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Chassis | Custom TLR1-O Hybrid Chassis |
| Armor | Clan-grade Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 285 rated XL Engine |
| Speed | 50 km/h |
| Armament |
2 x ELRM-20s |
| BV (2.0) | 2,296[1] |
Loosely based on the successful Templar OmniMech and utiziling a mix of prototype Inner Sphere and Clan-spec technologies, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns advanced Operation MUSE RED, tentatively code-named Pendragon, is the prototype design for the Federated Suns next generation of fire support BattleMechs. [1]
Description
Started in 3072 at GM's New Valencia facility, Operation MUSE RED was charged with developing a hyper-advanced long range fire support 'Mech for House Davion. By 3078 a total of six MUSE RED prototypes had been constructed for testing the viability for production, though suffering from the usual prototype issues of glitches and damage in accident, construction of a second group of four further MUSE RED prototypes was authorized. Rebuilding the Templar body's with an experimental Composite Chassis and an off-shelf 285 rated XL Engine, the so-called Pendragon is ten extra tons heavier than its progenitor. After simulations and initial trials showed the prototypes were unduly susceptible to penetrating fire on the their fragile internal structure, the MUSE RED 'Mechs were fitted with Clan-grade Ferro-Fibrous plate and experimental CASE II systems to enhance the Pendragons defensive protection. Space concerns also forced the design team to switch the 'Mech's thirteen Double Heat Sinks to more compact Clan-grade versions. [1]
Armament
The Pendragon's primary firepower comes from a pair of prototype Holly Extended LRM-20 launchers, one mounted in each arm and able to attack at ranges few enemies can match, rendered deadly accurate when used in conjunction with a C3 Network thanks to the design's head-mounted C3 Slave. To deter those who would attempt to close within the ELRM's minimum range, the design's secondary weaponry consist of a relatively common Johnston High Speed ER PPC mated to a PPC Capacitor in its left torso and a trio of Clan-grade Extended Range Medium Lasers custom-built by the Department of Military Communications and Research in its right torso. A total of eight tons of ELRM reloads, four tons in each CASE II protected torso, gives the Pendragon adequate endurance in the field. [1]