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| − | The '''''Rampage''''' was a [[BattleMech]] produced by the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. The 'Mech was originally built and used as a standard line unit, but it was upgraded to a fast assault 'Mech in [[ | + | The '''''Rampage''''' was a [[BattleMech]] produced by the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. The 'Mech was originally built and used as a standard line unit, but it was upgraded to a fast assault 'Mech in [[2767]], following [[Stefan Amaris]]' successful coup that made him leader of the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref name=JC132>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pg. 132</ref> With that action, his [[Periphery]] nation was finally able to utilize all of the [[Star League]]'s weapon technologies.<ref name=JC128>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pg. 128</ref> |
The ''Rampage'''s upgrade utilized [[Endo Steel]] and an [[XL Engine]] to save weight. Though engineers debated the best way to make the ''Rampage'' faster, they settled on using [[MASC]] that gives it the ability to hit 86 km/h in bursts. While its speed gives it some protection, the design has a thick sixteen tons of PanzerSlab 9 armor.<ref name=JC128 /><ref name=JC129 /> | The ''Rampage'''s upgrade utilized [[Endo Steel]] and an [[XL Engine]] to save weight. Though engineers debated the best way to make the ''Rampage'' faster, they settled on using [[MASC]] that gives it the ability to hit 86 km/h in bursts. While its speed gives it some protection, the design has a thick sixteen tons of PanzerSlab 9 armor.<ref name=JC128 /><ref name=JC129 /> | ||
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| Rampage | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Weigel Armory and Munitions |
| Model | RMP-5G |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Stanwhich 850 |
| Armor | PanzerSlab Type 9 |
| Engine | AMC 340 XL |
| Speed | 64 km/h (86 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,842[1] |
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Overview
The Rampage was a BattleMech produced by the Rim Worlds Republic. The 'Mech was originally built and used as a standard line unit, but it was upgraded to a fast assault 'Mech in 2767, following Stefan Amaris' successful coup that made him leader of the Terran Hegemony.[2] With that action, his Periphery nation was finally able to utilize all of the Star League's weapon technologies.[3]
The Rampage's upgrade utilized Endo Steel and an XL Engine to save weight. Though engineers debated the best way to make the Rampage faster, they settled on using MASC that gives it the ability to hit 86 km/h in bursts. While its speed gives it some protection, the design has a thick sixteen tons of PanzerSlab 9 armor.[3][1]
Armament
The primary weapon of the Rampage is the Luballin LB-X Autocannon/10. Two tons of ammunition allow it to switch between standard and cluster shots. It also has an array of lasers, namely the Tronel XIII Large Pulse Laser housed in its chest, and two Maxell DT Medium Lasers, one on each side of the pulse laser. In addition to the autocannon, for long-range fire, the 'Mech has an Artemis IV Fire Control System-guided Jackson Dart LRM-10 launcher with a single ton of ammo. To strengthen its short range firepower, three Marklin Mini Streak SRM-2 launchers are bundled together in the left torso with a ton of ammo to share between them. For defense against missiles, the Rampage mounts a Buzzsaw Anti-Missile System. For use against infantry, it carries a Zippo Mark X Anti-Personnel Flamer. Thirteen double heat sinks keeps heat levels in check.[3][1]
Variants
- RMP-2G - The original version of the Rampage was introduced in 2735 and was produced for decades prior to introduction of Star League-technology enhanced RMP-5G. The 'Mech has a top speed of 54 km/h. It is equipped with an Autocannon/10, LRM-10, two Medium Lasers, a Large Laser, one Flamer, and a Machine Gun with a full ton of ammo. This decidedly low-tech version lacked the weight saving components of the 5G and used single heat sinks, though and additional ten heat sinks kept the 2G quite cool.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,444[4]
- RMP-4G - Introduced in 2750 and built in limited numbers prior to introduction of 5G, the 4G Rampage was similar to the later design. It lacked the missile launchers and one Medium Laser, but added a Gauss Rifle. This required the minimum amount of double heat sinks and slightly less armor.[3] BV (2.0) = 2,020[5]
References
- BattleTechnology, Issue 16
- Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 128-129, 132-134
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pg. 129
- ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pg. 132
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pg. 128
- ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pg. 133
- ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pg. 134