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|name=''Watchman'' | |name=''Watchman'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]]<ref name=TRCIp112f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 112–113: "WTC-4M Watchman"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |model=WTC-4M | + | |model=WTC-4M<ref name=TRCIp112f /> |
|production year=3055 | |production year=3055 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3534/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3534/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|mass=40 | |mass=40 | ||
|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
| − | |chassis=Dorwinion | + | |chassis=[[Dorwinion Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Starshield A | + | |armor=[[Starshield A]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>with [[CASE]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] | + | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Achernar Electronics HICS-11]] | + | |comsys=[[Achernar Electronics HICS-11]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=Federated Hunter | + | |T&T=[[Federated Hunter]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=12 [[Heat Sink|single]] | + | |heat sinks=12 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 12]] | + | |jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 12]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp112f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[Large Laser]] | + | * 1x [[Large Laser]] |
| − | *2x [[Machine Gun]] | + | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] |
| − | * 2x [[medium laser]] | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | |BV ( | + | |BV (1.0) = 865<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'' (FanPro edition), pp. 30–31: "WTC-4M Watchman"</ref> |
| − | 1,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 39</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref name=TRCIp112f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 39</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Standing | + | Standing ten meters tall,<ref>''Shadows of War'', ch. 2</ref> the '''''Watchman''''' is a 'Mech that was born of necessity. The idea for the design came when the bulk of the [[AFFS]] was moved to the [[Clan]] front. Because this seriously undermined the ability of the [[Federated Suns]] to keep its borders secure, the ''Watchman'' was designed to be distributed to militia units within the border marches to bulk up their strength. In its own right the ''Watchman'' is a durable and reliable 'Mech that is built with off the shelf components and is very easy to repair. The 'Mech is armored with eight and a half tons of standard armor, has a top speed of 86.4 km/h, and can jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. This, combined with the ''Watchman'''s varied arsenal, makes it an excellent trooper or trainer.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 34</ref><ref name=TRO3055U30-31>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 30–31</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;WTC-4DM : An upgrade of the ''Watchman'' made after the incursion into the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[James Sandoval]], the Duke of [[Robinson]], the 4DM upgrades the ''Watchman'' to make it more potent on the modern battlefield. The 'Mech has had the [[Large Laser]] and [[Machine Gun]]s replaced with a [[PPC]], giving the 'Mech a great deal of long range firepower. The 'Mech has also upgraded its [[heat sink]]s to [[double heat sink]]s and the armor has been upgraded to [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, providing the 'Mech with better armor protection. BV (2.0) = 1,225<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 38</ref> | + | *; WTC-4DM : An upgrade of the ''Watchman'' made after the incursion into the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[James Sandoval]], the Duke of [[Robinson]], the 4DM upgrades the ''Watchman'' to make it more potent on the modern battlefield. The 'Mech has had the [[Large Laser]] and [[Machine Gun]]s replaced with a [[PPC]] and third medium laser, giving the 'Mech a great deal of long-range firepower. The 'Mech has also upgraded its [[heat sink]]s to [[double heat sink]]s and the armor has been upgraded to [[StarGuard]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, providing the 'Mech with better armor protection.<ref name=TRCIp112f /> BV (2.0) = 1,225<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 38</ref> |
| − | *;WTC-4DM2 : This field-expedient refit was introduced to fight off the Draconis Combine during their early | + | *; WTC-4DM2 : This field-expedient refit was introduced to fight off the Draconis Combine during their early [[thirty-second-century]] invasion of the Draconis March. All the weapons have been removed and replaced with a [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]], [[ER Flamer]]s, and two [[Magshot]]s. The laser and flamers are on one arm, while the Magshots are on the opposite arm.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | ;* WTC-4MB ''Watchman Belle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Hartford Gardens]] Arena and piloted by [[Penny O'Hara]], ''Watchman Belle'' is an experiment in bringing master-and-drone technology into the realm of BattleMech dueling. This 'Mech features a type of modified command console that allows a copilot to control a heavyweight drone — a ''[[Vulpes]]'' refit nicknamed ''the Beast''. 'Mech armament is completely changed, with a quartet of [[ER medium laser]]s that support a single [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. This combination of firepower taxes the ’Mech’s twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s. Seven tons of ferro-fibrous armor protect the 'Mech. The 'Mech adds a Clan [[Watchdog System]] electronics package. This effective blend of [[Beagle Active Probe|active probe]] and [[ECM]] hardware not only allows ''Belle'' to disrupt her adversaries’ sensors, but also serves as a powerful counter-countermeasures suite, that can punch through hostile interference that might otherwise render her ''Beast'' a very expensive and impotent statue. BV2 = 1,204.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 10: "WTC-4MB Watchman ''Belle''"</ref> | + | ;* WTC-4MB ''Watchman Belle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Hartford Gardens]] Arena and piloted by [[Penny O'Hara]], ''Watchman Belle'' is an experiment in bringing master-and-drone technology into the realm of BattleMech dueling. This 'Mech features a type of modified command console that allows a copilot to control a heavyweight drone — a ''[[Vulpes (BattleMech)|Vulpes]]'' refit nicknamed ''the Beast''. 'Mech armament is completely changed, with a quartet of [[ER medium laser]]s that support a single [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. This combination of firepower taxes the ’Mech’s twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s. Seven tons of ferro-fibrous armor protect the 'Mech. The 'Mech adds a Clan [[Watchdog System]] electronics package. This effective blend of [[Beagle Active Probe|active probe]] and [[ECM]] hardware not only allows ''Belle'' to disrupt her adversaries’ sensors, but also serves as a powerful counter-countermeasures suite, that can punch through hostile interference that might otherwise render her ''Beast'' a very expensive and impotent statue. BV2 = 1,204.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 10: "WTC-4MB Watchman ''Belle''"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that he believed that the ''Watchman'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original stats and background as initially published in TRO:3055, though added the caveat that he was not entirely sure regarding this particular design. | + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that he believed that the ''Watchman'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original stats and background as initially published in TRO:3055, though added the caveat that he was not entirely sure regarding this particular design. |
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Wachmann'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WCH-4M'''. | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Wachmann'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WCH-4M'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:29, 15 April 2024
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| Watchman | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Standard BattleWorks[1] |
| Production Year | 3055[2] |
| Model | WTC-4M[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 2,990,027 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion Standard |
| Armor | Starshield A [with CASE] |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Communications System | Achernar Electronics HICS-11 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Federated Hunter |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | HildCo Model 12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 865[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,067[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Standing ten meters tall,[5] the Watchman is a 'Mech that was born of necessity. The idea for the design came when the bulk of the AFFS was moved to the Clan front. Because this seriously undermined the ability of the Federated Suns to keep its borders secure, the Watchman was designed to be distributed to militia units within the border marches to bulk up their strength. In its own right the Watchman is a durable and reliable 'Mech that is built with off the shelf components and is very easy to repair. The 'Mech is armored with eight and a half tons of standard armor, has a top speed of 86.4 km/h, and can jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. This, combined with the Watchman's varied arsenal, makes it an excellent trooper or trainer.[6][7]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The primary weapon on the Watchman is a ChisComp 43 Special Large Laser which gives the Watchman good medium to long range striking power. To defend itself at close ranges, the 'Mech carries two ChisComp 39 medium lasers. Finally, to deter infantry attacks, the 'Mech has two Sperry Browning Machine Guns.[7]
Variants[edit]
- WTC-4DM
- An upgrade of the Watchman made after the incursion into the Draconis Combine by James Sandoval, the Duke of Robinson, the 4DM upgrades the Watchman to make it more potent on the modern battlefield. The 'Mech has had the Large Laser and Machine Guns replaced with a PPC and third medium laser, giving the 'Mech a great deal of long-range firepower. The 'Mech has also upgraded its heat sinks to double heat sinks and the armor has been upgraded to StarGuard ferro-fibrous armor, providing the 'Mech with better armor protection.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,225[8]
- WTC-4DM2
- This field-expedient refit was introduced to fight off the Draconis Combine during their early thirty-second-century invasion of the Draconis March. All the weapons have been removed and replaced with a Large Re-Engineered Laser, ER Flamers, and two Magshots. The laser and flamers are on one arm, while the Magshots are on the opposite arm.[9]
Custom Variants[edit]
- WTC-4MB Watchman Belle
- Debuted in 3144 on the Hartford Gardens Arena and piloted by Penny O'Hara, Watchman Belle is an experiment in bringing master-and-drone technology into the realm of BattleMech dueling. This 'Mech features a type of modified command console that allows a copilot to control a heavyweight drone — a Vulpes refit nicknamed the Beast. 'Mech armament is completely changed, with a quartet of ER medium lasers that support a single Large Re-Engineered Laser. This combination of firepower taxes the ’Mech’s twelve Double Heat Sinks. Seven tons of ferro-fibrous armor protect the 'Mech. The 'Mech adds a Clan Watchdog System electronics package. This effective blend of active probe and ECM hardware not only allows Belle to disrupt her adversaries’ sensors, but also serves as a powerful counter-countermeasures suite, that can punch through hostile interference that might otherwise render her Beast a very expensive and impotent statue. BV2 = 1,204.[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Watchman has the following Design Quirks:[11]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Enforcer - In order to cut production time and costs, Prince Hanse Davion requested the new Watchman BattleMech be based on the classic Enforcer design. The Watchman is built on the same chassis, and uses the same engine and similar armor to the venerable Davion design. Also to save time and reduce costs, the Watchman is armed with easily accessible spare weapons systems.[12]
- Sentry - A slightly higher-tech version of the Watchman, the Sentry mounts the same engine, armor, jump jets, a modified chassis, and is armed mainly with surplus weapons systems for ease of maintenance and production.[13]
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that he believed that the Watchman was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original stats and background as initially published in TRO:3055, though added the caveat that he was not entirely sure regarding this particular design.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Wachmann. The model code was accordingly changed to WCH-4M.
Gallery[edit]
Original WTC-4M Watchman from TRO:3055
Watchman from TRO:3055 Upgrade
WTC-4M Watchman from cover of Vadászok, the Hungarian translation of The Hunters
WTC-4M Watchman in battle from CCG
WTC-4M Watchman (from the Hungarian cover of The Hunters)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 112–113: "WTC-4M Watchman"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Watchman
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade (FanPro edition), pp. 30–31: "WTC-4M Watchman"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 39
- ↑ Shadows of War, ch. 2
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, p. 34
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 30–31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy, pp. 10: "WTC-4MB Watchman Belle"
- ↑ BattleTech Manual, p. 95: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Watchman"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 30
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 86