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−	Originally designed as an [[OmniMech]], the '''''Argus''''' was developed in a joint venture between [[Achernar BattleMechs]] and [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] and was submitted as an OmniMech to the [[AFFS#Department_of_the_Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] which rejected the design. Achernar and Robinson modified the 'Mech and resubmitted it as a standard [[BattleMech]] that was quickly picked up by the [[AFFC]]. The ''Argus'' is built around a lightweight GM 300 [[XL engine]] which gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h while sacrificing some survivability. The 'Mech is built on a 1A Type 12 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that saves weight for armor, weapons, and equipment. The ''Argus'' is protected by twelve tons of StarGuard II armor with [[CASE]] to protect against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. The ''Argus'' is also fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] which makes it capable of finding hidden enemy units and helps protect the ''Argus'' from being ambushed.	+	Originally designed as an [[OmniMech]], the '''''Argus''''' was developed in a joint venture between [[Achernar BattleMechs]] and [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] and was submitted as an OmniMech to the [[AFFS#Department_of_the_Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] which rejected the design. Achernar and Robinson modified the 'Mech and resubmitted it as a standard [[BattleMech]] that was quickly picked up by the [[AFFC]]. The ''Argus'' is built around a lightweight GM 300 [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h while sacrificing some survivability. The 'Mech is built on a 1A Type 12 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that saves weight for armor, weapons, and equipment. The ''Argus'' is protected by twelve tons of StarGuard II armor with [[CASE]] to protect against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. The ''Argus'' is also fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] which makes it capable of finding hidden enemy units and helps protect the ''Argus'' from being ambushed.
	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Argus.gif | name = ''Argus'' | manufacturer = [[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRCIp138f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 138–139: "AGS-4D Argus"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> ---- [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]]<ref name=TRCIp138f /> | production year=3062 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3730/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | model = AGS-4D<ref name=TRCIp138f /> |cost= 11,978,400 C-bills |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |mech type =BattleMech |feet=biped | mass = 60 | chassis = [[1A Type 12 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | armor = [[StarGuard II]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | engine = [[GM 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | comsys = [[Achernar Electronics HID-8.7]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | T&T = [[Federated Hunter Mk. XX]] with [[Targeting Module]] and [[Beagle Active Probe]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp138f /> --> * 1x [[rotary autocannon/5]] * 1x [[machine gun]] * 1x [[LRM-10]] * 2x [[ER medium laser]] | BV (1.0) = 1,426<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 77</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 100</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,638<ref name=TRCIp138f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 119</ref> }} ==Description== Originally designed as an [[OmniMech]], the '''''Argus''''' was developed in a joint venture between [[Achernar BattleMechs]] and [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] and was submitted as an OmniMech to the [[AFFS#Department_of_the_Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] which rejected the design. Achernar and Robinson modified the 'Mech and resubmitted it as a standard [[BattleMech]] that was quickly picked up by the [[AFFC]]. The ''Argus'' is built around a lightweight GM 300 [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h while sacrificing some survivability. The 'Mech is built on a 1A Type 12 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that saves weight for armor, weapons, and equipment. The ''Argus'' is protected by twelve tons of StarGuard II armor with [[CASE]] to protect against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. The ''Argus'' is also fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] which makes it capable of finding hidden enemy units and helps protect the ''Argus'' from being ambushed. ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Argus'' is first and foremost a close combat 'Mech. For this reason, the ''Argus'' carries a [[Mydron Model RC]] [[rotary autocannon/5]] which is capable of firing at up to six times the normal rate of a standard autocannon, making it highly destructive at close range. This is backed up by two Bright-Bloom [[ER medium laser]]s for close combat. The ''Argus'' has a single Mydron Minigun [[Machine Gun]] to defend itself against unarmored infantry attacks, and also has a Federated 10-shot [[LRM-10]] launcher which provides the ''Argus'' with some long range striking capabilities. The rotary autocannon/5 and the ER medium lasers are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] which makes them extremely accurate. ==Variants== *; AGS-2D : The ''2D'' variant of the ''Argus'' was the originally planned primary configuration of the OmniMech version. The ''2D'' removes the entire 'Mech's arsenal and is outfitted for long range combat. For direct fire the ''2D'' has a single [[ER PPC]] capable of striking down opponents at extreme ranges. The ''2D'' also has two [[LRM-15]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control for greater missile accuracy and one additional double heat sink.<ref name=TRCIp138f /> BV (1.0) = 1,360<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 118</ref> *; AGS-5D : The ''Argus'' 5D drops all the standard weaponry and equipment. In its place are a [[Heavy PPC]], two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, and a pair of [[medium laser]]s. The Targeting Computer remains, and this variant is capable of bursts of speed over 100 km/h thanks to a [[MASC]] system. The ''5D'' also has a [[C3 slave unit]] mounted in its head. BV (2.0) = 2,065<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 120</ref> *; AGS-6F : The 6F ''Argus'' was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. During this time, the XL Fusion engine of the original was replaced by a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. The increased weight of this engine required the engineers to remove several weapons. The 6F carries a pair of medium lasers and an [[SRM-6]], but most of its firepower is found in the right arm [[Autocannon/20]]. The 6F is protected by [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and carries ten double heat sinks. BV(2.0)=1,524<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref> *; AGS-8DX : This ''Argus'' variant, introduced in [[3074]], is equipped with a then-[[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 boosted slave]] to cut through [[Jihad]]-era ECM. The weapons load has been tweaked as well, with an [[MML-7]] replacing the LRM-10. The [[Machine Guns]] of the original have also been removed. BV (2.0) = 1,598<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 86</ref><ref>''Master Unit List'', "Argus AGS-8DX"</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Argus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Argus Entry.</ref> *[[Easy to Maintain]] *[[No/Minimal Arms]] ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Argus.gif|Original ''Argus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' Image:MW4-M Argus.png|Model of ''Argus'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]]

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