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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Gorgon''''' is a heavy fire support unit that often anchors [[ProtoMech]] [[Point]]s. Second only to the heavy ''[[Minotaur]]'' in armor protection, the ''Gorgon'' can stay in a fight until it has exhausted all its ammunition. The | + | The '''''Gorgon''''' is a heavy fire support unit that often anchors [[ProtoMech]] [[Point]]s. Second only to the heavy ''[[Minotaur]]'' in armor protection, the ''Gorgon'' can stay in a fight until it has exhausted all its ammunition, which is its primary drawback. The ''Gorgon'' is also responsible for the practice of ProtoMechs carrying a "main gun" externally mounted to the torso and supported by the arms, a necessity devised by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] engineers given the size of its primary weapon.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 202</ref> |
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+ | Initially only [[Clan Star Adder]] adopted the ''Gorgon'' after the fall of the Smoke Jaguars, though they were soon joined by the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]] and [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1239/gorgon-standard ''Gorgon (Standard)'' on Master Unit List]</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | With a standard LRM-10 launcher and | + | With a standard [[LRM-10]] launcher and one ton of ammunition, the ''Gorgon'' can provide almost as much firepower as a ''[[Valkyrie]]''. For close in work, the ''Gorgon'' mounts an [[ER Micro Laser]]. Usually a pilot will use this weapon to deter pursuit when heading back to reload the LRM launcher. The 65-rated fusion engine propels the ProtoMech to a cruising speed of 43 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a full volley from an [[SRM-6]] to the chest.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *;Gorgon 2 : Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, Jump | + | *;Gorgon 2 : Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, [[Jump Jet]]s, and a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 308<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 311 - Medium Pulse Laser variant version of the Gorgon.</ref> |
− | *;Gorgon 3 : This variant | + | *;Gorgon 3 : This variant utilizes short-range missiles in place of its laser weaponry, carrying a torso-mounted [[SRM 4|SRM 4 Launcher]] with one ton of ammunition. The variant also increased its armor protection and mounted a more powerful engine for a maximum speed of 80 km/h.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 312 - SRM launcher variant of the Gorgon.</ref> |
− | *;Gorgon 4 : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this model | + | *;Gorgon 4 : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this model utilized a torso-mounted [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. Its torso was also fitted with a [[SRM 6|SRM 6 Launcher]] with one ton of reloads. It was given a half-set of jump jets and a re-arrangement of its protection. BV (2.0) = 289<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 313 - Jihad era variant of the Gorgon with anti-Battle Armor weaponry and SRM 6.</ref> |
− | *;Gorgon 5 : This Dark Age variant carries Streak missile launcher and uses [[Magnetic Clamps]] to ride on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name= | + | *;Gorgon 5 : This Dark Age variant carries a [[Streak]] missile launcher and uses [[Magnetic Clamps]] to ride on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name=TRO3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> |
− | *;Gorgon 6 : Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.<ref name= | + | *;Gorgon 6 : Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.<ref name=TRO3150/> |
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 12:15, 4 June 2016
Gorgon | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1] |
Tech Base | Clan |
Introduced | 3060 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 8 tons |
Chassis | 800kg |
Armor | 1700kg |
Engine | 1500kg |
Speed | 65 km/h |
Jump Jets | None |
Armament |
1x LRM-10 |
BV (1.0) | 213[1] |
BV (2.0) | 295[2] |
Description
The Gorgon is a heavy fire support unit that often anchors ProtoMech Points. Second only to the heavy Minotaur in armor protection, the Gorgon can stay in a fight until it has exhausted all its ammunition, which is its primary drawback. The Gorgon is also responsible for the practice of ProtoMechs carrying a "main gun" externally mounted to the torso and supported by the arms, a necessity devised by Clan Smoke Jaguar engineers given the size of its primary weapon.[3]
Initially only Clan Star Adder adopted the Gorgon after the fall of the Smoke Jaguars, though they were soon joined by the Jade Falcons, Nova Cats and Snow Ravens.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
With a standard LRM-10 launcher and one ton of ammunition, the Gorgon can provide almost as much firepower as a Valkyrie. For close in work, the Gorgon mounts an ER Micro Laser. Usually a pilot will use this weapon to deter pursuit when heading back to reload the LRM launcher. The 65-rated fusion engine propels the ProtoMech to a cruising speed of 43 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a full volley from an SRM-6 to the chest.[3]
Variants
- Gorgon 2
- Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, Jump Jets, and a Medium Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) = 308[5]
- Gorgon 3
- This variant utilizes short-range missiles in place of its laser weaponry, carrying a torso-mounted SRM 4 Launcher with one ton of ammunition. The variant also increased its armor protection and mounted a more powerful engine for a maximum speed of 80 km/h.[6]
- Gorgon 4
- A Jihad era variant, this model utilized a torso-mounted AP Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition. Its torso was also fitted with a SRM 6 Launcher with one ton of reloads. It was given a half-set of jump jets and a re-arrangement of its protection. BV (2.0) = 289[7]
- Gorgon 5
- This Dark Age variant carries a Streak missile launcher and uses Magnetic Clamps to ride on OmniMechs.[8]
- Gorgon 6
- Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 310
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ Gorgon (Standard) on Master Unit List
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 311 - Medium Pulse Laser variant version of the Gorgon.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 312 - SRM launcher variant of the Gorgon.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 313 - Jihad era variant of the Gorgon with anti-Battle Armor weaponry and SRM 6.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224