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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Valiant.PNG |
|name=Valiant | |name=Valiant | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[VEST]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Johnston Industries]], [[VEST]], [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] |
|model=V4-LNT-K7 | |model=V4-LNT-K7 | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
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*3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | ||
*1x [[Hatchet]] | *1x [[Hatchet]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=742 | + | |BV (1.0)=742<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', pg. 150 & 157</ref> |
| + | |BV (2.0)=833<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 69</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Valiant''''' was developed by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Teams]], one of the many weapon manufacturers on [[Solaris VII]], at the behest of [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]. Based on the ''[[Scarabus]]'', the ''Valiant'' was conceived as a light skirmisher. The ''Valiant'' first saw use during the Solaran resistance to the occupying [[Word of Blake]] in [[3068]]. The two remaining prototypes were smuggled off world in [[3070]], when the design was picked up by [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]. Since the destruction of [[Luthien Armor Works]], the heavy industry of the [[Draconis Combine]] was diversifying and expanding to keep the [[DCMS]] equipped. The need for a ready-made [[BattleMech]] design overwhelmed the traditional Draconian dislike of Hatchets. The 'Mech has received a tepid reception, even among the [[mercenaries]] that VEST has sold the design to, partly stemming from the design's meager five tons of armor. | + | The '''''Valiant''''' was developed by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Teams]], one of the many weapon manufacturers on [[Solaris VII]], at the behest of [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]. Based on the ''[[Scarabus]]'', the ''Valiant'' was conceived as a light skirmisher. The ''Valiant'' first saw use during the Solaran resistance to the occupying [[Word of Blake]] in [[3068]]. The two remaining prototypes were smuggled off world in [[3070]], when the design was picked up by [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]. Since the destruction of [[Luthien Armor Works]], the heavy industry of the [[Draconis Combine]] was diversifying and expanding to keep the [[DCMS]] equipped. The need for a ready-made [[BattleMech]] design overwhelmed the traditional Draconian dislike of Hatchets. The 'Mech has received a tepid reception, even among the [[mercenaries]] that VEST has sold the design to, partly stemming from the design's meager five tons of armor.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', pp. 148-150</ref> |
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| + | Johnston Industries began to produce the design in late [[3074]] when [[Margaret Florence]] became their Chief Design Operator. The former CFO of VEST/Wakazashi and one of the members of the ''Valiant'' design team brought the 'Mech with her, along with a new variant. Despite copyright suits pending in the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Alliance]], and Draconis Combine as of [[3075]], the ''Valiant'' continues to be produced by factories in all three nations.<ref name=TRO68 /> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | As a fast skirmisher, the ''Valiant'' wields only three ER Medium Lasers and its Hatchet. The configuration's lack of ammo dependency is perhaps the characteristic that potential buyers are most interested in, as the chaos of the [[Jihad]] often leaves opportunities for resupply few and far between. | + | As a fast skirmisher, the ''Valiant'' wields only three ER Medium Lasers and its Hatchet. The configuration's lack of ammo dependency is perhaps the characteristic that potential buyers are most interested in, as the chaos of the [[Jihad]] often leaves opportunities for resupply few and far between.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 69</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | * V4-LNT-J3 - The version designed by Margaret Florence for Johnston Industries is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and upgrades the armor flange over the right forearm into a full-fledged [[Small Shield]]. A FireTech F6 Infernus [[Flamer]] is the same arm provides anti-[[infantry]] support. Terminal [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor also addresses the concerns of [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s who wanted more protection, though at the cost of the MASC. Finally, a trio of [[ER Small Laser]]s improves the J3's offensive capability.<ref name=TRO68>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 68</ref> | |
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| − | + | * VLN-3T - A newer variant produced by VEST for the Solaris arenas, the 3T also uses a Small Shield, though at the cost of armor. This variant is produced solely for the arenas, as it has too little armor for actual combat.<ref name=TRO68 /> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'', pp. 148-150, 157 |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp. 68-69 | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] | [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 2 November 2008
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| Valiant | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Johnston Industries, VEST, Wakazashi Enterprises |
| Model | V4-LNT-K7 |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Small Bug-B Modified |
| Armor | Valiant Gauntlet Standard |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h (151.2 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 742[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 833[2] |
Contents
Description
The Valiant was developed by Vining Engineering and Salvage Teams, one of the many weapon manufacturers on Solaris VII, at the behest of Irian BattleMechs Unlimited. Based on the Scarabus, the Valiant was conceived as a light skirmisher. The Valiant first saw use during the Solaran resistance to the occupying Word of Blake in 3068. The two remaining prototypes were smuggled off world in 3070, when the design was picked up by Wakazashi Enterprises. Since the destruction of Luthien Armor Works, the heavy industry of the Draconis Combine was diversifying and expanding to keep the DCMS equipped. The need for a ready-made BattleMech design overwhelmed the traditional Draconian dislike of Hatchets. The 'Mech has received a tepid reception, even among the mercenaries that VEST has sold the design to, partly stemming from the design's meager five tons of armor.[3]
Johnston Industries began to produce the design in late 3074 when Margaret Florence became their Chief Design Operator. The former CFO of VEST/Wakazashi and one of the members of the Valiant design team brought the 'Mech with her, along with a new variant. Despite copyright suits pending in the Federated Suns, Lyran Alliance, and Draconis Combine as of 3075, the Valiant continues to be produced by factories in all three nations.[4]
Armament
As a fast skirmisher, the Valiant wields only three ER Medium Lasers and its Hatchet. The configuration's lack of ammo dependency is perhaps the characteristic that potential buyers are most interested in, as the chaos of the Jihad often leaves opportunities for resupply few and far between.[5]
Variants
- V4-LNT-J3 - The version designed by Margaret Florence for Johnston Industries is powered by a Light Fusion Engine and upgrades the armor flange over the right forearm into a full-fledged Small Shield. A FireTech F6 Infernus Flamer is the same arm provides anti-infantry support. Terminal Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor also addresses the concerns of MechWarriors who wanted more protection, though at the cost of the MASC. Finally, a trio of ER Small Lasers improves the J3's offensive capability.[4]
- VLN-3T - A newer variant produced by VEST for the Solaris arenas, the 3T also uses a Small Shield, though at the cost of armor. This variant is produced solely for the arenas, as it has too little armor for actual combat.[4]
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, pp. 148-150, 157
- Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 68-69