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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Shogun RGilClan v31.jpg |
| − | | name = Shogun | + | | name = ''Shogun'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name=TRSWp164f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 164–165: "SHG-2F Shogun"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> |
| − | | model = SHG-2F | + | | model = SHG-2F<ref name=TRSWp164f /> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year = 3029 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2933/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2933/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
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| cost = 8,140,000 C-bills | | cost = 8,140,000 C-bills | ||
| + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type = BattleMech | ||
| mass = 85 | | mass = 85 | ||
| − | | chassis = Kitushi Shogun | + | | chassis = [[Kitushi Shogun]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | armor = Riese-350 | + | | armor = [[Riese-350]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | engine = [[Strand 255]] | + | | engine = [[Strand 255]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | comsys = [[HartfordCo COM 4000]] | + | | comsys = [[HartfordCo COM 4000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | T&T = [[HartfordCo XKZ 1]] | + | | T&T = [[HartfordCo XKZ 1]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | heat sinks = 17 | + | | heat sinks = 17 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | speed = 54 | + | | speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | jumpjets = [[Anderson Propulsion 21]] | + | | jumpjets = [[Anderson Propulsion 21]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp164f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[SRM-6]] | + | *2x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | *2x [[LRM-15]] | + | *2x [[LRM-15]] |
*1x [[ER PPC]] | *1x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 1,498<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,498<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,804<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 97</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,804<ref name=TRSWp164f /><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 97</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Shogun''''' began production before the [[Star League]] fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when | + | The '''''Shogun''''' began production before the [[Star League]] fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when [[Wolf's Dragoons]] showed up in [[Reintroduction Year::3005]], bringing a sizable number of ''Shogun''s with them. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought ''Shogun''s with them from the [[Clan Homeworlds]], they could not reach a deal with any manufacturer that met their desires, so by [[3068]] the total count of the 'Mech in the [[Inner Sphere]] was reduced to two, both of which were in the hands of [[Wannamaker's Widowmakers]], taken as salvage from the Dragoons. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Though built for close combat, the weapons payload on the ''Shogun'' is built for long range combat. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Magna Firestar [[ER PPC]] and two Coventry Star Fire [[LRM-15]] launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy very effectively at long ranges. The 'Mech does carry two Thunderstroke [[SRM-6]] launchers for close combat, allowing the 'Mech to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor when they do get to close ranges with the ''Shogun''. | + | Though built for close combat, the weapons payload on the ''Shogun'' is built for long range combat. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a [[Magna Firestar]] [[ER PPC]] and two [[Coventry Star Fire]] [[LRM-15]] launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy very effectively at long ranges. The 'Mech does carry two [[Thunderstroke]] [[SRM-6]] launchers for close combat, allowing the 'Mech to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor when they do get to close ranges with the ''Shogun''. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SHG-2E : Downgraded by the Dragoons to [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] technology the ''2E'' simply carries a Hellstar [[PPC]] in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the ''2E'' is completely identical to the ''2F'' model. Ironically, because the ''2E'' uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the ''2F'' model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,823<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 149</ref> | + | *; SHG-2E : Downgraded by the Dragoons to [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] technology the ''2E'' simply carries a [[Magna Hellstar]] [[PPC]] in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the ''2E'' is completely identical to the ''2F'' model. Ironically, because the ''2E'' uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the ''2F'' model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage.<ref name=TRSWp164f /> BV (1.0) = 1,498<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,823<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 149</ref> |
| − | *;SHG-2H : The original [[Introduction Year::2777]] ''Shogun'' model is similar to the 3050's era SHG-2F, adding[[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to the LRM racks. The SRM-6 racks are replaced with four [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, which share a single ton of ammunition. A head mounted [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and a [[ | + | *; SHG-2H : The original [[Introduction Year::2777]] ''Shogun'' model is similar to the 3050's era SHG-2F, adding [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to the LRM racks. The SRM-6 racks are replaced with four [[Defiance (SSRM-2)|Defiance]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, which share a single ton of ammunition. A head-mounted [[Blankenburg (MPL)|Blankenburg]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and a [[Magna Mk II]] [[medium laser]] in the center torso rounds out the weapons. [[Armorscale]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]] protect the 'Mech. BV (2.0) = 2,087<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 49</ref> |
| − | *;SHG-3E : This version of the ''Shogun'' is produced for [[Dark Age]] era mercenaries by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. It is based on the ''Shogun C'' but uses an [[Inner Sphere]] technology base, including [[CASE II]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> | + | *; SHG-3E : This version of the ''Shogun'' is produced for [[Dark Age]] era mercenaries by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. It is based on the ''Shogun C'' but uses an [[Inner Sphere]] technology base, including [[CASE II]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> |
| − | *;''Shogun C'' : A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by | + | *; ''Shogun C'' : A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons, the ''Shogun C'' is armed with two [[LRM-20]] missile racks with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 139</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,032<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 50</ref> |
| − | *;''Shogun C'' 2 : Developed by Clan Sea Fox, this version uses [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor. Weaponry is presumably the same as the ''Shogun C''.<ref name=tro3150/> | + | *; ''Shogun C'' 2 : Developed by Clan Sea Fox, this version uses [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor. Weaponry is presumably the same as the ''Shogun C''.<ref name=tro3150/> BV (2.0) = 2,029 <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/8002/ MUL online BV for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' C 2]''</ref> |
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| + | *; ''Shogun C'' 3: Another Clan Sea Fox design the ''Shogun C 3'' is aimed at the same niche as the much beloved ''[[Warhawk]]''<ref name = RG31L>''Recognition Guide: ilClan vol. 31'', p. 13</ref>. Trading the short range damage potential of previous variants for speed the ''Shogun C 3'' mounts a [[340 Extralight Fusion Engine]]<ref name = RG31L/><ref name=RG31S>''Recognition Guide: ilClan vol. 31'', p.33</ref>. The installation of [[Artemis V FCS]] and a [[PPC Capacitor]] also necessitated the installation of a new targeting and tracking system in the [[Targeting-tracking system | Dtrac Suite 5]]<ref name = RG31L/>. For armament it carries 2 [[LRM-15]] w/ Artemis V, 2 [[ATM 6]], and 1 Clantech [[ER PPC]] w/ Capacitator<ref name = RG31S/>. For ammunition the ''Shogun C 3'' carries one ton of each ATM type and 4 tons of LRM-15 ammunition all in [[CASE II]] bins<ref name = RG31L/><ref name = RG31S/>. BV(2.0) = 2,935<ref name = RG31S/> | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;SHG-2F ''Shogun'' Trisha : A custom ''Shogun'' created by the Wannamaker's Widowmakers from salvage found on [[Outreach]] after Word of Blake bombardment. The two damaged long-range missile launchers are replaced with a pair of [[LB-5X AC]]s. The [[ER PPC]] is swapped out for a snub-nosed version. BV (2.0) = 1733<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 244</ref> | + | *; SHG-2F ''Shogun'' Trisha : A custom ''Shogun'' created by the Wannamaker's Widowmakers from salvage found on [[Outreach]] after [[Word of Blake]] bombardment. The two damaged long-range missile launchers are replaced with a pair of [[LB-5X AC]]s. The [[ER PPC]] is swapped out for a snub-nosed version. BV (2.0) = 1733<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 244</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Shogun'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shogun Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Barrel Fist|Barrel Fist(RA) (LA)]] | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * According to the ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons sourcebook]]'', the ''Shogun'' was the heaviest jump-capable 'Mech produced until the introduction of the ''[[Marauder II]]''.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 110, "SHG-2E Shogun", the ''Shogun'' is the heaviest 'Mech to carry jump jets</ref> This is contradicted in many other sources, particularly in the case of the ''[[Highlander]]''. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Shogun_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original SHG-2E ''Shogun'' from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | |
| − | + | 3050_Shogun.jpg|SHG-2F ''Shogun'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' | |
| − | + | 3050U Shogun.jpg|''Shogun'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | |
| + | SHG-2H Shogun.jpg|SHG-2H ''Shogun'' from ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | Shogun RGilClan v31.jpg|''Shogun'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31|RG:iClan vol. 31]]'' | ||
| + | Alpha Strike Fire Lance - Shogun.jpg|''Shogun'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Fire Lance Pack]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31]]'' | |
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | ||
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| Shogun | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles[1] |
| Production Year | 3029[2] |
| Model | SHG-2F[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 8,140,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Kitushi Shogun |
| Armor | Riese-350 |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Communications System | HartfordCo COM 4000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | HartfordCo XKZ 1 |
| Heat Sinks | 17 single |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson Propulsion 21 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,498[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,804[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Shogun began production before the Star League fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the Succession Wars. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when Wolf's Dragoons showed up in 3005, bringing a sizable number of Shoguns with them. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought Shoguns with them from the Clan Homeworlds, they could not reach a deal with any manufacturer that met their desires, so by 3068 the total count of the 'Mech in the Inner Sphere was reduced to two, both of which were in the hands of Wannamaker's Widowmakers, taken as salvage from the Dragoons.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Though built for close combat, the weapons payload on the Shogun is built for long range combat. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Magna Firestar ER PPC and two Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy very effectively at long ranges. The 'Mech does carry two Thunderstroke SRM-6 launchers for close combat, allowing the 'Mech to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor when they do get to close ranges with the Shogun.
Variants[edit]
- SHG-2E
- Downgraded by the Dragoons to Succession Wars era technology the 2E simply carries a Magna Hellstar PPC in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the 2E is completely identical to the 2F model. Ironically, because the 2E uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the 2F model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,498[5], BV (2.0) = 1,823[6]
- SHG-2H
- The original 2777 Shogun model is similar to the 3050's era SHG-2F, adding Artemis IV fire control systems to the LRM racks. The SRM-6 racks are replaced with four Defiance Streak SRM-2 launchers, which share a single ton of ammunition. A head-mounted Blankenburg Medium Pulse Laser and a Magna Mk II medium laser in the center torso rounds out the weapons. Armorscale ferro-fibrous armor and CASE protect the 'Mech. BV (2.0) = 2,087[7]
- SHG-3E
- This version of the Shogun is produced for Dark Age era mercenaries by Clan Sea Fox. It is based on the Shogun C but uses an Inner Sphere technology base, including CASE II.[8]
- Shogun C
- A complete redesign of the Shogun using Clan technology that is used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons, the Shogun C is armed with two LRM-20 missile racks with an Artemis IV fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four Streak SRM-6 launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818[9], BV (2.0) = 3,032[10]
- Shogun C 2
- Developed by Clan Sea Fox, this version uses Ferro-Lamellor armor. Weaponry is presumably the same as the Shogun C.[8] BV (2.0) = 2,029 [11]
- Shogun C 3
- Another Clan Sea Fox design the Shogun C 3 is aimed at the same niche as the much beloved Warhawk[12]. Trading the short range damage potential of previous variants for speed the Shogun C 3 mounts a 340 Extralight Fusion Engine[12][13]. The installation of Artemis V FCS and a PPC Capacitor also necessitated the installation of a new targeting and tracking system in the Dtrac Suite 5[12]. For armament it carries 2 LRM-15 w/ Artemis V, 2 ATM 6, and 1 Clantech ER PPC w/ Capacitator[13]. For ammunition the Shogun C 3 carries one ton of each ATM type and 4 tons of LRM-15 ammunition all in CASE II bins[12][13]. BV(2.0) = 2,935[13]
Custom Variants[edit]
- SHG-2F Shogun Trisha
- A custom Shogun created by the Wannamaker's Widowmakers from salvage found on Outreach after Word of Blake bombardment. The two damaged long-range missile launchers are replaced with a pair of LB-5X ACs. The ER PPC is swapped out for a snub-nosed version. BV (2.0) = 1733[14]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Shogun has the following Design Quirks:[15]
Notes[edit]
- According to the Wolf's Dragoons sourcebook, the Shogun was the heaviest jump-capable 'Mech produced until the introduction of the Marauder II.[16] This is contradicted in many other sources, particularly in the case of the Highlander.
Gallery[edit]
Original SHG-2E Shogun from Wolf's Dragoons
SHG-2F Shogun from TRO:3050
Shogun from TRO:3050 Upgrade
SHG-2H Shogun from Historical: Operation Klondike
Shogun from RG:iClan vol. 31
Shogun miniature from BattleTech Alpha Strike: Fire Lance Pack
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 164–165: "SHG-2F Shogun"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Shogun
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 97
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 136
- ↑ Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 149
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 49
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 139
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 50
- ↑ MUL online BV for the Shogun C 2
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Recognition Guide: ilClan vol. 31, p. 13
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Recognition Guide: ilClan vol. 31, p.33
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 244
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shogun Entry.
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook), p. 110, "SHG-2E Shogun", the Shogun is the heaviest 'Mech to carry jump jets
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Operations
- Historical: Operation Klondike
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: Operation Klondike
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3150
- Wolf's Dragoons
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31