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Line 29: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Nightsky''''' was built as a follow up to the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' and ''[[Axman]]'' '[[Mech]]s. At the turn of the [[thirty-second century]], the [[LCAF]] requested that [[Defiance Industries]] provide them with a new model of the Nightsky, which led to the 7-series Nightskies, which were easy to upgrade from previous models using standard upgrade kits. + The '''''Nightsky''''' was built as a follow up to the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' and ''[[Axman]]'' '[[Mech]]s. At the turn of the [[thirty-second century]], the [[LCAF]] requested that [[Defiance]] provide them with a new model of the Nightsky, which led to the 7-series Nightskies, which were easy to upgrade from previous models using standard upgrade kits. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 37:
Line 37: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; NGS-4T : The 4T is a variant of the ''Nightsky'' that looks to make the 'Mech more powerful in both long and close range combat. This is done by swapping the [[large pulse laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] with an [[anti-missile system]] for added defense against enemy missiles. The 'Mech also adds an additional [[small laser]] for additional close-range firepower.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,107,<ref name=COp132/> BV (2.0) = 1,287<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 58</ref> + *; NGS-4T : The 4T is a variant of the ''Nightsky'' that looks to make the 'Mech more powerful in both long and close range combat. This is done by swapping the [[large pulse laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] with an [[anti-missile system]] for added defense against enemy missiles. The 'Mech also adds an additional [[small laser]] for additional close-range firepower.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,107<ref name=COp132/>, BV (2.0) = 1,287<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 58</ref> − *; NGS-5S : A simple upgrade of the ''Nightsky'', the 5S looks to make the 'Mech more heat efficient. This is achieved by removing the [[jump jet]]s and replacing them with three additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 904,<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 145</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,045<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 59</ref> + *; NGS-5S : A simple upgrade of the ''Nightsky'', the 5S looks to make the 'Mech more heat efficient. This is achieved by removing the [[jump jet]]s and replacing them with three additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 904<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 145</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,045<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 59</ref> − *; NGS-5T : The 5T is a modification of the 4S that replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]], but is otherwise identical to the 4S model. This modification of the 'Mech makes the ''Nightsky'' capable of targeting an enemy 'Mech at extreme ranges and wearing them down until the 'Mech can bring its [[hatchet]] to bear on its target.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,175,<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 146</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,356<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 60</ref> + *; NGS-5T : The 5T is a modification of the 4S that replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]], but is otherwise identical to the 4S model. This modification of the 'Mech makes the ''Nightsky'' capable of targeting an enemy 'Mech at extreme ranges and wearing them down until the 'Mech can bring its [[hatchet]] to bear on its target.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,175<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 146</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,356<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 60</ref> *; NGS-6S : This modification of the ''Nightsky'' intended to make the 'Mech more durable and gave it a longer life on the battlefield. The 'Mech replaces the 300-rated [[XL engine]] with a 300 [[light fusion engine]]. The 'Mech also removes all of its ranged weaponry and replaces it with seven [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> When combined with the [[hatchet]], the 'Mech is a monster, both against [[battle armor]] and in an urban environment. BV (1.0) = 1252, BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 61</ref> *; NGS-6S : This modification of the ''Nightsky'' intended to make the 'Mech more durable and gave it a longer life on the battlefield. The 'Mech replaces the 300-rated [[XL engine]] with a 300 [[light fusion engine]]. The 'Mech also removes all of its ranged weaponry and replaces it with seven [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> When combined with the [[hatchet]], the 'Mech is a monster, both against [[battle armor]] and in an urban environment. BV (1.0) = 1252, BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 61</ref> Line 49:
Line 49: *; NGS-7S: A ''Nightsky'' for the new century, the 7S is clad in [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to increase its survivability, while an [[Actuator Enhancement System]] is mounted on the [[hatchet]]-equipped arm. For ranged combat, a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] is underslung on the left arm and a [[Small X-Pulse Laser]] keeps the pilot warm in the head. To complement all of this, a pair of [[clan]]-specification [[ER Medium Laser]]s are shoulder-mounted. BV (2.0) = 1591 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27'', p. 13</ref> *; NGS-7S: A ''Nightsky'' for the new century, the 7S is clad in [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to increase its survivability, while an [[Actuator Enhancement System]] is mounted on the [[hatchet]]-equipped arm. For ranged combat, a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] is underslung on the left arm and a [[Small X-Pulse Laser]] keeps the pilot warm in the head. To complement all of this, a pair of [[clan]]-specification [[ER Medium Laser]]s are shoulder-mounted. BV (2.0) = 1591 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27'', p. 13</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + == Design Quirks == − The ''Nightsky'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Nightsky Entry</ref> + The ''Nightsky'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Nightsky Entry.</ref> * [[Modular Weapons|Modular Weapon (Hatchet)]] * [[Modular Weapons|Modular Weapon (Hatchet)]]
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Nightsky''''' was built as a follow up to the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' and ''[[Axman]]'' '[[Mech]]s. At the turn of the [[thirty-second century]], the [[LCAF]] requested that [[Defiance | + | The '''''Nightsky''''' was built as a follow up to the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' and ''[[Axman]]'' '[[Mech]]s. At the turn of the [[thirty-second century]], the [[LCAF]] requested that [[Defiance]] provide them with a new model of the Nightsky, which led to the 7-series Nightskies, which were easy to upgrade from previous models using standard upgrade kits. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; NGS-4T : The 4T is a variant of the ''Nightsky'' that looks to make the 'Mech more powerful in both long and close range combat. This is done by swapping the [[large pulse laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] with an [[anti-missile system]] for added defense against enemy missiles. The 'Mech also adds an additional [[small laser]] for additional close-range firepower.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,107 | + | *; NGS-4T : The 4T is a variant of the ''Nightsky'' that looks to make the 'Mech more powerful in both long and close range combat. This is done by swapping the [[large pulse laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] with an [[anti-missile system]] for added defense against enemy missiles. The 'Mech also adds an additional [[small laser]] for additional close-range firepower.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,107<ref name=COp132/>, BV (2.0) = 1,287<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 58</ref> |
| − | *; NGS-5S : A simple upgrade of the ''Nightsky'', the 5S looks to make the 'Mech more heat efficient. This is achieved by removing the [[jump jet]]s and replacing them with three additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 904 | + | *; NGS-5S : A simple upgrade of the ''Nightsky'', the 5S looks to make the 'Mech more heat efficient. This is achieved by removing the [[jump jet]]s and replacing them with three additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 904<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 145</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,045<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 59</ref> |
| − | *; NGS-5T : The 5T is a modification of the 4S that replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]], but is otherwise identical to the 4S model. This modification of the 'Mech makes the ''Nightsky'' capable of targeting an enemy 'Mech at extreme ranges and wearing them down until the 'Mech can bring its [[hatchet]] to bear on its target.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,175 | + | *; NGS-5T : The 5T is a modification of the 4S that replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]], but is otherwise identical to the 4S model. This modification of the 'Mech makes the ''Nightsky'' capable of targeting an enemy 'Mech at extreme ranges and wearing them down until the 'Mech can bring its [[hatchet]] to bear on its target.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> BV (1.0) = 1,175<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 146</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,356<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 60</ref> |
*; NGS-6S : This modification of the ''Nightsky'' intended to make the 'Mech more durable and gave it a longer life on the battlefield. The 'Mech replaces the 300-rated [[XL engine]] with a 300 [[light fusion engine]]. The 'Mech also removes all of its ranged weaponry and replaces it with seven [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> When combined with the [[hatchet]], the 'Mech is a monster, both against [[battle armor]] and in an urban environment. BV (1.0) = 1252, BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 61</ref> | *; NGS-6S : This modification of the ''Nightsky'' intended to make the 'Mech more durable and gave it a longer life on the battlefield. The 'Mech replaces the 300-rated [[XL engine]] with a 300 [[light fusion engine]]. The 'Mech also removes all of its ranged weaponry and replaces it with seven [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp126f /> When combined with the [[hatchet]], the 'Mech is a monster, both against [[battle armor]] and in an urban environment. BV (1.0) = 1252, BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 61</ref> | ||
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*; NGS-7S: A ''Nightsky'' for the new century, the 7S is clad in [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to increase its survivability, while an [[Actuator Enhancement System]] is mounted on the [[hatchet]]-equipped arm. For ranged combat, a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] is underslung on the left arm and a [[Small X-Pulse Laser]] keeps the pilot warm in the head. To complement all of this, a pair of [[clan]]-specification [[ER Medium Laser]]s are shoulder-mounted. BV (2.0) = 1591 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27'', p. 13</ref> | *; NGS-7S: A ''Nightsky'' for the new century, the 7S is clad in [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to increase its survivability, while an [[Actuator Enhancement System]] is mounted on the [[hatchet]]-equipped arm. For ranged combat, a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] is underslung on the left arm and a [[Small X-Pulse Laser]] keeps the pilot warm in the head. To complement all of this, a pair of [[clan]]-specification [[ER Medium Laser]]s are shoulder-mounted. BV (2.0) = 1591 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27'', p. 13</ref> | ||
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''Nightsky'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Nightsky Entry</ref> | + | The ''Nightsky'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Nightsky Entry.</ref> |
* [[Modular Weapons|Modular Weapon (Hatchet)]] | * [[Modular Weapons|Modular Weapon (Hatchet)]] | ||