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Line 46: *; EXC-B2b-EC : Created by [[Clan Wolf]] in the [[Golden Century]], the SLDF weaponry was replaced by an [[Improved Gauss Rifle]], [[Improved LRM-20]] with Artemis IV, and a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. CASE was added to the anti-missile system, as well as four more tons of armor. Double heat sinks replaced the singles used by the SLDF. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,008<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 106</ref> *; EXC-B2b-EC : Created by [[Clan Wolf]] in the [[Golden Century]], the SLDF weaponry was replaced by an [[Improved Gauss Rifle]], [[Improved LRM-20]] with Artemis IV, and a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. CASE was added to the anti-missile system, as well as four more tons of armor. Double heat sinks replaced the singles used by the SLDF. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,008<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 106</ref> − *; EXC-C1 : The C1 configuration of the ''Excalibur'' increases its defensive combat capabilities. This was done by removing the anti-missile system from the 'Mech, as well as removing one of the [[heat sink]]s, though the remainder were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]]. The tonnage saved goes toward adding an additional [[medium laser]] and increasing the 'Mech's armor protection to nine tons.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,456,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 283</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 247</ref> + *; EXC-C1 : The C1 configuration of the ''Excalibur'' increases its defensive combat capabilities. This was done by removing the anti-missile system from the 'Mech, as well as removing one of the [[heat sink]]s, though the remainder were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]]. The tonnage saved goes toward adding an additional [[medium laser]] and increasing the 'Mech's armor protection to nine tons.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,456<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 283</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 247</ref> − *;EXC-CS : Following the fall of [[Terra]] in [[3058]], [[ComStar]] no longer had any factories, let alone ones that could produce the ''Excalibur''. They solved the latter problem in mid-[[3067]] by contracting with [[Independence Weaponry]] on [[Quentin]] to produce a variant that has been well-received in both the Com Guards and [[DCMS]].<ref name=3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 216</ref> The CS removes the Gauss Rifle to make way for a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and twelve [[double heat sink]]s. Four ER medium lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]] ensure that the ''Excalibur'' CS is a threat at close range, as well. Thirteen and a half tons of armor protect this variant better than any other configuration of the ''Excalibur''. A [[Targeting Computer]] helps guide the direct-fire weapons. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] harnesses the heat buildup of the CS to make it faster.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,553,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 284</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,174<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 248</ref> + *;EXC-CS : Following the fall of [[Terra]] in [[3058]], [[ComStar]] no longer had any factories, let alone ones that could produce the ''Excalibur''. They solved the latter problem in mid-[[3067]] by contracting with [[Independence Weaponry]] on [[Quentin]] to produce a variant that has been well-received in both the Com Guards and [[DCMS]].<ref name=3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 216</ref> The CS removes the Gauss Rifle to make way for a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and twelve [[double heat sink]]s. Four ER medium lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]] ensure that the ''Excalibur'' CS is a threat at close range, as well. Thirteen and a half tons of armor protect this variant better than any other configuration of the ''Excalibur''. A [[Targeting Computer]] helps guide the direct-fire weapons. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] harnesses the heat buildup of the CS to make it faster.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 284</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,174<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 248</ref> − *; EXC-D1 : The variant is a radical reworking of the ''Excalibur'' by [[Word of Blake]] that was first reported to have been seen in 3067 on [[Outreach]].<ref name=3058U /> All the weapons are removed to make way for eleven and a half tons of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to one hundred and fifty meters at a time. A short-range arsenal is in place for the remaining tonnage, anchored by a [[rotary autocannon/5]]. It, along with two ER medium lasers, are made more accurate through an advanced Targeting Computer. A [[Streak SRM-6]] enables highly-accurate missile fire. An [[Improved C3 CPU]] aids in targeting with the other five members of the Level II.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,824,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 285</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,949<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 249</ref> + *; EXC-D1 : The variant is a radical reworking of the ''Excalibur'' by [[Word of Blake]] that was first reported to have been seen in 3067 on [[Outreach]].<ref name=3058U /> All the weapons are removed to make way for eleven and a half tons of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to one hundred and fifty meters at a time. A short-range arsenal is in place for the remaining tonnage, anchored by a [[rotary autocannon/5]]. It, along with two ER medium lasers, are made more accurate through an advanced Targeting Computer. A [[Streak SRM-6]] enables highly-accurate missile fire. An [[Improved C3 CPU]] aids in targeting with the other five members of the Level II.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,824<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 285</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,949<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 249</ref> ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *;EXC-C1 ''Excalibur'' Cernunnos : Mysterious ''Excalibur'' variant reportedly piloted by a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warrior of the Aerospace pilot genotype. This warrior has been code named by intelligence agencies as [[Cernunnos]]. This Clanner's mysterious 'Mech has been completely refitted with additional armor and revision of its principal weapons' layout. The Gauss Rifle has been replaced with a Star League tech ER PPC and fitted with an [[LB 20-X Autocannon]] and 3 tons of ammunition. The 'Mech is protected by 12 tons of armor with CASE protecting the ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,420<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 10: ''Excalibur Cernunnos'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website</ref> + *;EXC-C1 ''Excalibur'' Cernunnos : Mysterious ''Excalibur'' variant reportedly piloted by a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warrior of the Aerospace pilot genotype. This warrior has been code named by intelligence agencies as [[Cernunnos]]. This Clanner's mysterious 'Mech has been completely refitted with additional armor and revision of its principal weapons' layout. The Gauss Rifle has been replaced with a Star League tech ER PPC and fitted with an [[LB 20-X Autocannon]] and 3 tons of ammunition. The 'Mech is protected by 12 tons of armor with CASE protecting the ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,420<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 10 - ''Excalibur Cernunnos'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Excalibur'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Excalibur Entry</ref> + The ''Excalibur'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Excalibur Entry.</ref> * [[Vestigial Hands]] * [[Vestigial Hands]] ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Image:Excalibur_RhondasIrregulars.png|Original EXC-B1 ''Excalibur'' from ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)|Rhonda's Irregulars]]'' + Image:Excalibur_RhondasIrregulars.png|Original EXC-B1 ''Excalibur'' from ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]'' File:Excalibur.jpg|''Excalibur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' File:Excalibur.jpg|''Excalibur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 69:
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*; EXC-B2b-EC : Created by [[Clan Wolf]] in the [[Golden Century]], the SLDF weaponry was replaced by an [[Improved Gauss Rifle]], [[Improved LRM-20]] with Artemis IV, and a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. CASE was added to the anti-missile system, as well as four more tons of armor. Double heat sinks replaced the singles used by the SLDF. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,008<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 106</ref> | *; EXC-B2b-EC : Created by [[Clan Wolf]] in the [[Golden Century]], the SLDF weaponry was replaced by an [[Improved Gauss Rifle]], [[Improved LRM-20]] with Artemis IV, and a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. CASE was added to the anti-missile system, as well as four more tons of armor. Double heat sinks replaced the singles used by the SLDF. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,008<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | *; EXC-C1 : The C1 configuration of the ''Excalibur'' increases its defensive combat capabilities. This was done by removing the anti-missile system from the 'Mech, as well as removing one of the [[heat sink]]s, though the remainder were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]]. The tonnage saved goes toward adding an additional [[medium laser]] and increasing the 'Mech's armor protection to nine tons.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,456 | + | *; EXC-C1 : The C1 configuration of the ''Excalibur'' increases its defensive combat capabilities. This was done by removing the anti-missile system from the 'Mech, as well as removing one of the [[heat sink]]s, though the remainder were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]]. The tonnage saved goes toward adding an additional [[medium laser]] and increasing the 'Mech's armor protection to nine tons.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,456<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 283</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 247</ref> |
| − | *;EXC-CS : Following the fall of [[Terra]] in [[3058]], [[ComStar]] no longer had any factories, let alone ones that could produce the ''Excalibur''. They solved the latter problem in mid-[[3067]] by contracting with [[Independence Weaponry]] on [[Quentin]] to produce a variant that has been well-received in both the Com Guards and [[DCMS]].<ref name=3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 216</ref> The CS removes the Gauss Rifle to make way for a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and twelve [[double heat sink]]s. Four ER medium lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]] ensure that the ''Excalibur'' CS is a threat at close range, as well. Thirteen and a half tons of armor protect this variant better than any other configuration of the ''Excalibur''. A [[Targeting Computer]] helps guide the direct-fire weapons. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] harnesses the heat buildup of the CS to make it faster.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,553 | + | *;EXC-CS : Following the fall of [[Terra]] in [[3058]], [[ComStar]] no longer had any factories, let alone ones that could produce the ''Excalibur''. They solved the latter problem in mid-[[3067]] by contracting with [[Independence Weaponry]] on [[Quentin]] to produce a variant that has been well-received in both the Com Guards and [[DCMS]].<ref name=3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 216</ref> The CS removes the Gauss Rifle to make way for a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and twelve [[double heat sink]]s. Four ER medium lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]] ensure that the ''Excalibur'' CS is a threat at close range, as well. Thirteen and a half tons of armor protect this variant better than any other configuration of the ''Excalibur''. A [[Targeting Computer]] helps guide the direct-fire weapons. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] harnesses the heat buildup of the CS to make it faster.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 284</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,174<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 248</ref> |
| − | *; EXC-D1 : The variant is a radical reworking of the ''Excalibur'' by [[Word of Blake]] that was first reported to have been seen in 3067 on [[Outreach]].<ref name=3058U /> All the weapons are removed to make way for eleven and a half tons of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to one hundred and fifty meters at a time. A short-range arsenal is in place for the remaining tonnage, anchored by a [[rotary autocannon/5]]. It, along with two ER medium lasers, are made more accurate through an advanced Targeting Computer. A [[Streak SRM-6]] enables highly-accurate missile fire. An [[Improved C3 CPU]] aids in targeting with the other five members of the Level II.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,824 | + | *; EXC-D1 : The variant is a radical reworking of the ''Excalibur'' by [[Word of Blake]] that was first reported to have been seen in 3067 on [[Outreach]].<ref name=3058U /> All the weapons are removed to make way for eleven and a half tons of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to one hundred and fifty meters at a time. A short-range arsenal is in place for the remaining tonnage, anchored by a [[rotary autocannon/5]]. It, along with two ER medium lasers, are made more accurate through an advanced Targeting Computer. A [[Streak SRM-6]] enables highly-accurate missile fire. An [[Improved C3 CPU]] aids in targeting with the other five members of the Level II.<ref name=TRSWp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,824<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 285</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,949<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 249</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;EXC-C1 ''Excalibur'' Cernunnos : Mysterious ''Excalibur'' variant reportedly piloted by a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warrior of the Aerospace pilot genotype. This warrior has been code named by intelligence agencies as [[Cernunnos]]. This Clanner's mysterious 'Mech has been completely refitted with additional armor and revision of its principal weapons' layout. The Gauss Rifle has been replaced with a Star League tech ER PPC and fitted with an [[LB 20-X Autocannon]] and 3 tons of ammunition. The 'Mech is protected by 12 tons of armor with CASE protecting the ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,420<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 10 | + | *;EXC-C1 ''Excalibur'' Cernunnos : Mysterious ''Excalibur'' variant reportedly piloted by a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warrior of the Aerospace pilot genotype. This warrior has been code named by intelligence agencies as [[Cernunnos]]. This Clanner's mysterious 'Mech has been completely refitted with additional armor and revision of its principal weapons' layout. The Gauss Rifle has been replaced with a Star League tech ER PPC and fitted with an [[LB 20-X Autocannon]] and 3 tons of ammunition. The 'Mech is protected by 12 tons of armor with CASE protecting the ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,420<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 10 - ''Excalibur Cernunnos'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Excalibur'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 | + | The ''Excalibur'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Excalibur Entry.</ref> |
* [[Vestigial Hands]] | * [[Vestigial Hands]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Excalibur_RhondasIrregulars.png|Original EXC-B1 ''Excalibur'' from ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack) | + | Image:Excalibur_RhondasIrregulars.png|Original EXC-B1 ''Excalibur'' from ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]'' |
File:Excalibur.jpg|''Excalibur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | File:Excalibur.jpg|''Excalibur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
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[[Category:'Mechs]] | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||