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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Calliope''''' was primarily designed as a garrison 'Mech for the [[MAF|Magistracy Armed Forces]] to combat infantry and vehicles. The design was also introduced to replace the aging ''[[Snake]]'' BattleMech. Work on the machine began in [[3124]], and would continue for some three years before finally unveiling the 'Mech in [[3127]]. | + | The '''''Calliope''''' (whose name is based on that of the ancient Terran Greek muse of poetry) was primarily designed as a garrison 'Mech for the [[MAF|Magistracy Armed Forces]] to combat infantry and vehicles. The design was also introduced to replace the aging ''[[Snake]]'' BattleMech commonly used by both the Capellan Confederation and the Magistracy for the same role. Work on the machine began in [[3124]], and would continue for some three years before finally unveiling the 'Mech in [[3127]]. Although the ''Calliope'' is dependent on ammunition entirely, and is rather slow compared to modern 'Mechs of its class, it has excelled in its role as an anti-infantry and anti-armor BattleMech. Majesty Metals has managed to sell these 'Mechs not only to the [[Magistracy of Canopus|Magistracy]]'s [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] ally, but also to the [[Duchy of Andurien]].<ref name=TRO3145CC32/> |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
+ | As the ''Calliope'' is primarily meant for combating infantry and vehicles, its armament is rather limited. A right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Plasma Rifle allows this 'Mech to overheat and moderately damage its hardened opponents, and quite literally melt any other "soft" targets. Thus, this weapon poses a serious threat to infantry and battle armor, as many can be incinerated by a single shot. The Plasma Rifle does not come without drawbacks, however, and is limited to only 20 shots supplied by two tons of ammunition. A left torso-mounted Spencer Selectable 9-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher allows the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] to fire at both long and short ranges, and is rather effective against hardened targets. This effectiveness, however, is essentially gone once the two tons of missile ammunition run out, and the ''Calliope'' pilot will have to either rely on the Plasma Rifle or the use of physical attacks to continue his/her role. The MML ammunition bays are kept safe by CASE in the left torso.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3145CC33/> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
Revision as of 21:39, 14 September 2013
Calliope | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Majesty Metals and Manufacturing |
Production Year | 3127[1][2] |
Model | CAL-1MAF |
Class | Medium |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 40 tons |
Chassis | Dynastic 40 Endo Steel |
Armor | Maximillian 42F Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
Engine | Nissan 200 |
Communications System | FoxxCom79 |
Targeting Tracking System | FoxxFire 222 |
Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 86 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (2.0) | 1,125[1][3] |
Description
The Calliope (whose name is based on that of the ancient Terran Greek muse of poetry) was primarily designed as a garrison 'Mech for the Magistracy Armed Forces to combat infantry and vehicles. The design was also introduced to replace the aging Snake BattleMech commonly used by both the Capellan Confederation and the Magistracy for the same role. Work on the machine began in 3124, and would continue for some three years before finally unveiling the 'Mech in 3127. Although the Calliope is dependent on ammunition entirely, and is rather slow compared to modern 'Mechs of its class, it has excelled in its role as an anti-infantry and anti-armor BattleMech. Majesty Metals has managed to sell these 'Mechs not only to the Magistracy's Capellan ally, but also to the Duchy of Andurien.[2]
Armament
As the Calliope is primarily meant for combating infantry and vehicles, its armament is rather limited. A right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Plasma Rifle allows this 'Mech to overheat and moderately damage its hardened opponents, and quite literally melt any other "soft" targets. Thus, this weapon poses a serious threat to infantry and battle armor, as many can be incinerated by a single shot. The Plasma Rifle does not come without drawbacks, however, and is limited to only 20 shots supplied by two tons of ammunition. A left torso-mounted Spencer Selectable 9-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher allows the pilot to fire at both long and short ranges, and is rather effective against hardened targets. This effectiveness, however, is essentially gone once the two tons of missile ammunition run out, and the Calliope pilot will have to either rely on the Plasma Rifle or the use of physical attacks to continue his/her role. The MML ammunition bays are kept safe by CASE in the left torso.[2][3]
Notes
The Calliope is subject to the following design quirk:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MUL online entry for the Calliope (BattleMech)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 32
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 33