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Line 23: * 4x [[machine gun]] * 4x [[machine gun]] | BV (1.0) = 752<ref name=CO120>''Combat Operations'', p. 120</ref> | BV (1.0) = 752<ref name=CO120>''Combat Operations'', p. 120</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 1,173<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 96–97: "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,173<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 96-97, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Introduced in [[2952]], the '''Behemoth''' was designed for increased firepower and heavy armor rather than speed or maneuverability. The design allowed the Behemoth to engage both distant and short-range targets, while allowing it to stand up to almost any type of unit possible.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 80–81: "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 83–84: "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref> + Introduced in [[2952]], the '''Behemoth''' was designed for increased firepower and heavy armor rather than speed or maneuverability. The design allowed the Behemoth to engage both distant and short-range targets, while allowing it to stand up to almost any type of unit possible.<ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 80-81, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 83-84, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> + ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The two turret-mounted [[SarLon MaxiCannon]] [[AC-10]]s enable the Behemoth to deal out a great deal of damage at a long distance. The four front-mounted LongFire Light Missile Racks increase this damage potential, particularly in the forward arc of fire. For closer targets, two [[Harvester 20K]] [[SRM-6]] packs are mounted on the turret and the Behemoth boasts two ball turrets, each mounting one [[Harvester 2K]] [[SRM-2]] and two [[MainFire MiniGun]]s. The final two Harvester 2K SRM-2 packs are mounted in a half-turret on the front of tank.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3026/><ref name=TRO3026R/> + The two turret-mounted [[SarLon MaxiCannon]] [[AC-10]]s enable the Behemoth to deal out a great deal of damage at a long distance. The four front-mounted LongFire Light Missile Racks increase this damage potential, particularly in the forward arc of fire. For closer targets, two [[Harvester 20K]] [[SRM-6]] packs are mounted on the turret and the Behemoth boasts two ball turrets, each mounting one [[Harvester 2K]] [[SRM-2]] and two [[MainFire MiniGun]]s. The final two Harvester 2K SRM-2 packs are mounted in a half-turret on the front of tank.<ref name=TRO3026/><ref name=TRO3026R/><ref name=TRO3039/> ==Variants== ==Variants== *;Armor : This [[2952]] variant drops the [[Machine Gun]]s and [[SRM-2]]s. Armor replaces these weapons. BV (2.0) = 1406<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> *;Armor : This [[2952]] variant drops the [[Machine Gun]]s and [[SRM-2]]s. Armor replaces these weapons. BV (2.0) = 1406<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> − *;Davion : This variant was built by GM in the 3080s for sale to the Federated Suns and was itself based on the older fusion powered upgrade. Total armor protection is only slightly increased, though the use of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor allows weight savings of over 2 tons. While visually very similar to the original, almost the entirety of the weapons loadout is replaced, with only the [[SRM-2]]s remaining. The ACs have been replaced with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s. The turret mounted [[SRM-6]]s have both been upgraded to Streak launchers with the same tube count. The two forward hull mounted machine guns have been replaced with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The sides of the tank each still carry the [[SRM-2]] and a [[Magshot]] replaces the original [[Machine Gun]]s. Both of these weapons are now carried in a sponson allowing excellent firing arcs and allows for at least one Magshot to fire at infantry coming from any direction. Finally the quartet of [[LRM-5]]s have been replaced with a pair of [[Rocket launcher 10]]s. [[CASE]] protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 1,662<ref name=iCv31p8>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31'', p. 8</ref> + *;Davion : This variant was built by GM in the 3080s for sale to the Federated Suns and was itself based on the older fusion powered upgrade. Total armor protection is only slightly increased, though the use of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor allows weight savings of over 2 tons. While visually very similar to the original, almost the entirety of the weapons loadout is replaced, with only the [[SRM-2]]s remaining. The ACs have been replaced with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s. The turret mounted [[SRM-6]]s have both been upgraded to Streak launchers with the same tube count. The two forward hull mounted machine guns have been replaced with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The sides of the tank each still carry the [[SRM-2]] and a [[Magshot]] replaces the original [[Machine Gun]]s. Both of these weapons are now carried in a sponson allowing excellent firing arcs and allows for at least one Magshot to fire at infantry coming from any direction. Finally the quartet of [[LRM-5]]s have been replaced with a pair of [[Rocket launcher 10]]s. [[CASE]] protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 1,662<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> − *;Flamer : The [[2981]] variant is not a factory model, but, rather, individual modifications where crews have replaced the SRM-2 missile packs with [[Flamer (Vehicle)| Flamers]].<ref name=TRO3026/> BV (1.0) = 709<ref name=CO120/><ref name=TRO3026R/> + *;Flamer : The [[2981]] variant is not a factory model, but, rather, individual modifications where crews have replaced the SRM-2 missile packs with [[Flamer (Vehicle)| Flamers]] <ref name=TRO3026/>. BV (1.0) = 709<ref name=CO120/><ref name=TRO3026R/> *;Kurita : Developed in [[3062]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and produced by [[New Samarkand Metals]], this version of the Behemoth removes all the standard weaponry. It carries a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s, a pair of [[MRM-10]] launchers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced SRM-6 launchers in the turret. To provide some additional long range firepower, it mounts a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers with Artemis guidance systems on the front of its hull. BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 188</ref> *;Kurita : Developed in [[3062]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and produced by [[New Samarkand Metals]], this version of the Behemoth removes all the standard weaponry. It carries a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s, a pair of [[MRM-10]] launchers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced SRM-6 launchers in the turret. To provide some additional long range firepower, it mounts a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers with Artemis guidance systems on the front of its hull. BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 188</ref> − *;Kurita Upgrade : A further evolution of the 3062 variant, only the [[Ultra AC/10]]s remain. A pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted on the front of the hull. These and the Autocannons benefit from the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. All of the missile weaponry is dropped and replaced with three Clan-tech [[Streak SRM-6]]s. Perhaps most notably, the tank is reskinned in [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,789<ref name=iCv31p8/> + *;Kurita Upgrade : A further evolution of the 3062 variant, only the [[Ultra AC/10]]s remain. A pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted on the front of the hull. These and the Autocannons benefit from the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. All of the missile weaponry is dropped and replaced with three Clan-tech [[Streak SRM-6]]s. Perhaps most notably, the tank is reskinned in [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,789<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> − *;Liao : This variant of the Behemoth came about due to lack of parts to produce the newer Behemoth II Heavy Tank. Aldis Industries took traditional Behemoth hulls and mated the to Behemoth II turret assemblies and revised the weapons compliment. The Behemoth II’s single [[Gauss Rifle]] remains in place as do the quartet of [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in the turret. The Thunderbolt launchers have been replaced with a pair of [[MML-5]]s in the turret. Four additional [[MML-5]]s replace the original Behemoth’s [[LRM-5]]s in the front hull and sit below the remaining pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. Both sides of the tank also feature a single [[MML-5]] in a sponson. In total, this Behemoth has 40 Multi-Missile tubes it can fire forward and can even fire 15 to each side arc. This variant still uses the original variant’s internal combustion engine and armor, though [[CASE]] now protects the crew. Unlike the Behemoth II, this Behemoth is even more deadly up close then it is at range. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref name=iCv31p8/> + *;Liao : This variant of the Behemoth came about due to lack of parts to produce the newer Behemoth II Heavy Tank. Aldis Industries took traditional Behemoth hulls and mated the to Behemoth II turret assemblies and revised the weapons compliment. The Behemoth II’s single [[Gauss Rifle]] remains in place as do the quartet of [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in the turret. The Thunderbolt launchers have been replaced with a pair of [[MML-5]]s in the turret. Four additional [[MML-5]]s replace the original Behemoth’s [[LRM-5]]s in the front hull and sit below the remaining pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. Both sides of the tank also feature a single [[MML-5]] in a sponson. In total, this Behemoth has 40 Multi-Missile tubes it can fire forward and can even fire 15 to each side arc. This variant still uses the original variant’s internal combustion engine and armor, though [[CASE]] now protects the crew. Unlike the Behemoth II, this Behemoth is even more deadly up close then it is at range. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> − *;Refit : This simple update to the classic variant replaces the traditional [[AC/10]]s with [[LBX-10]]s and adds case to the vehicle’s vast ammunition stores. BV (2.0) = 1,226<ref name=iCv31p8/> + *;Refit : This simple update to the classic variant replaces the traditional [[AC/10]]s with [[LBX-10]]s and adds case to the vehicle’s vast ammunition stores. BV (2.0) = 1,226<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs==
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| BV (1.0) = 752<ref name=CO120>''Combat Operations'', p. 120</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 752<ref name=CO120>''Combat Operations'', p. 120</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,173<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,173<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 96-97, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Introduced in [[2952]], the '''Behemoth''' was designed for increased firepower and heavy armor rather than speed or maneuverability. The design allowed the Behemoth to engage both distant and short-range targets, while allowing it to stand up to almost any type of unit possible. | + | Introduced in [[2952]], the '''Behemoth''' was designed for increased firepower and heavy armor rather than speed or maneuverability. The design allowed the Behemoth to engage both distant and short-range targets, while allowing it to stand up to almost any type of unit possible.<ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 80-81, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 83-84, "Behemoth Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The two turret-mounted [[SarLon MaxiCannon]] [[AC-10]]s enable the Behemoth to deal out a great deal of damage at a long distance. The four front-mounted LongFire Light Missile Racks increase this damage potential, particularly in the forward arc of fire. For closer targets, two [[Harvester 20K]] [[SRM-6]] packs are mounted on the turret and the Behemoth boasts two ball turrets, each mounting one [[Harvester 2K]] [[SRM-2]] and two [[MainFire MiniGun]]s. The final two Harvester 2K SRM-2 packs are mounted in a half-turret on the front of tank.<ref name= | + | The two turret-mounted [[SarLon MaxiCannon]] [[AC-10]]s enable the Behemoth to deal out a great deal of damage at a long distance. The four front-mounted LongFire Light Missile Racks increase this damage potential, particularly in the forward arc of fire. For closer targets, two [[Harvester 20K]] [[SRM-6]] packs are mounted on the turret and the Behemoth boasts two ball turrets, each mounting one [[Harvester 2K]] [[SRM-2]] and two [[MainFire MiniGun]]s. The final two Harvester 2K SRM-2 packs are mounted in a half-turret on the front of tank.<ref name=TRO3026/><ref name=TRO3026R/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*;Armor : This [[2952]] variant drops the [[Machine Gun]]s and [[SRM-2]]s. Armor replaces these weapons. BV (2.0) = 1406<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> | *;Armor : This [[2952]] variant drops the [[Machine Gun]]s and [[SRM-2]]s. Armor replaces these weapons. BV (2.0) = 1406<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> | ||
| − | *;Davion : This variant was built by GM in the 3080s for sale to the Federated Suns and was itself based on the older fusion powered upgrade. Total armor protection is only slightly increased, though the use of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor allows weight savings of over 2 tons. While visually very similar to the original, almost the entirety of the weapons loadout is replaced, with only the [[SRM-2]]s remaining. The ACs have been replaced with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s. The turret mounted [[SRM-6]]s have both been upgraded to Streak launchers with the same tube count. The two forward hull mounted machine guns have been replaced with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The sides of the tank each still carry the [[SRM-2]] and a [[Magshot]] replaces the original [[Machine Gun]]s. Both of these weapons are now carried in a sponson allowing excellent firing arcs and allows for at least one Magshot to fire at infantry coming from any direction. Finally the quartet of [[LRM-5]]s have been replaced with a pair of [[Rocket launcher 10]]s. [[CASE]] protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 1,662<ref | + | *;Davion : This variant was built by GM in the 3080s for sale to the Federated Suns and was itself based on the older fusion powered upgrade. Total armor protection is only slightly increased, though the use of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor allows weight savings of over 2 tons. While visually very similar to the original, almost the entirety of the weapons loadout is replaced, with only the [[SRM-2]]s remaining. The ACs have been replaced with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s. The turret mounted [[SRM-6]]s have both been upgraded to Streak launchers with the same tube count. The two forward hull mounted machine guns have been replaced with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The sides of the tank each still carry the [[SRM-2]] and a [[Magshot]] replaces the original [[Machine Gun]]s. Both of these weapons are now carried in a sponson allowing excellent firing arcs and allows for at least one Magshot to fire at infantry coming from any direction. Finally the quartet of [[LRM-5]]s have been replaced with a pair of [[Rocket launcher 10]]s. [[CASE]] protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 1,662<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> |
| − | *;Flamer : The [[2981]] variant is not a factory model, but, rather, individual modifications where crews have replaced the SRM-2 missile packs with [[Flamer (Vehicle)| Flamers]] | + | *;Flamer : The [[2981]] variant is not a factory model, but, rather, individual modifications where crews have replaced the SRM-2 missile packs with [[Flamer (Vehicle)| Flamers]] <ref name=TRO3026/>. BV (1.0) = 709<ref name=CO120/><ref name=TRO3026R/> |
*;Kurita : Developed in [[3062]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and produced by [[New Samarkand Metals]], this version of the Behemoth removes all the standard weaponry. It carries a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s, a pair of [[MRM-10]] launchers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced SRM-6 launchers in the turret. To provide some additional long range firepower, it mounts a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers with Artemis guidance systems on the front of its hull. BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 188</ref> | *;Kurita : Developed in [[3062]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and produced by [[New Samarkand Metals]], this version of the Behemoth removes all the standard weaponry. It carries a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s, a pair of [[MRM-10]] launchers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced SRM-6 launchers in the turret. To provide some additional long range firepower, it mounts a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers with Artemis guidance systems on the front of its hull. BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 188</ref> | ||
| − | *;Kurita Upgrade : A further evolution of the 3062 variant, only the [[Ultra AC/10]]s remain. A pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted on the front of the hull. These and the Autocannons benefit from the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. All of the missile weaponry is dropped and replaced with three Clan-tech [[Streak SRM-6]]s. Perhaps most notably, the tank is reskinned in [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,789<ref | + | *;Kurita Upgrade : A further evolution of the 3062 variant, only the [[Ultra AC/10]]s remain. A pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted on the front of the hull. These and the Autocannons benefit from the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. All of the missile weaponry is dropped and replaced with three Clan-tech [[Streak SRM-6]]s. Perhaps most notably, the tank is reskinned in [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,789<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> |
| − | *;Liao : This variant of the Behemoth came about due to lack of parts to produce the newer Behemoth II Heavy Tank. Aldis Industries took traditional Behemoth hulls and mated the to Behemoth II turret assemblies and revised the weapons compliment. The Behemoth II’s single [[Gauss Rifle]] remains in place as do the quartet of [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in the turret. The Thunderbolt launchers have been replaced with a pair of [[MML-5]]s in the turret. Four additional [[MML-5]]s replace the original Behemoth’s [[LRM-5]]s in the front hull and sit below the remaining pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. Both sides of the tank also feature a single [[MML-5]] in a sponson. In total, this Behemoth has 40 Multi-Missile tubes it can fire forward and can even fire 15 to each side arc. This variant still uses the original variant’s internal combustion engine and armor, though [[CASE]] now protects the crew. Unlike the Behemoth II, this Behemoth is even more deadly up close then it is at range. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref | + | *;Liao : This variant of the Behemoth came about due to lack of parts to produce the newer Behemoth II Heavy Tank. Aldis Industries took traditional Behemoth hulls and mated the to Behemoth II turret assemblies and revised the weapons compliment. The Behemoth II’s single [[Gauss Rifle]] remains in place as do the quartet of [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in the turret. The Thunderbolt launchers have been replaced with a pair of [[MML-5]]s in the turret. Four additional [[MML-5]]s replace the original Behemoth’s [[LRM-5]]s in the front hull and sit below the remaining pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. Both sides of the tank also feature a single [[MML-5]] in a sponson. In total, this Behemoth has 40 Multi-Missile tubes it can fire forward and can even fire 15 to each side arc. This variant still uses the original variant’s internal combustion engine and armor, though [[CASE]] now protects the crew. Unlike the Behemoth II, this Behemoth is even more deadly up close then it is at range. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> |
| − | *;Refit : This simple update to the classic variant replaces the traditional [[AC/10]]s with [[LBX-10]]s and adds case to the vehicle’s vast ammunition stores. BV (2.0) = 1,226<ref | + | *;Refit : This simple update to the classic variant replaces the traditional [[AC/10]]s with [[LBX-10]]s and adds case to the vehicle’s vast ammunition stores. BV (2.0) = 1,226<ref>”Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31”, pg8</ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||