Editing Calliope (BattleMech)

{{otheruses|BattleMech|the ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]]|Calliope (Individual Overlord-class DropShip)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Calliope.jpg
|name = ''Calliope''
|manufacturer = [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
|production year = 3127
|year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6457/calliope-cal-1maf MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 32</ref><ref name=TRO3150-136>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 136 "Medium 'Mechs - CAL-1MAF Calliope"</ref>
|model = CAL-1MAF
|class = Medium
|cost = 4,039,747 [[C-bill]]s
|introduced = [[3127]]
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 40
|chassis = [[Dynastic 40]] [[endo steel]]
|armor = [[Maximillian 42F Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
|engine = [[Nissan 200]]
|comsys = [[Communications System#FoxxCom 79|FoxxCom 79]]
|T&T = [[Targeting-Tracking System#F|FoxxFire 222]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
|speed = 86
|speed with MASC =
|speed with TSM =
|jumpjets =
|armament =
* 1x [[Plasma rifle]]
* 1x [[MML-9]]
|BV (1.0) =
|BV (2.0) = 1,125<ref name=MUL/><ref name=TRO3145CC33>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 33</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 91</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Calliope''''' was primarily designed as a garrison [[BattleMech]] for the [[MAF|Magistracy Armed Forces]] to combat [[infantry]] and [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]]. The design was also introduced to replace the aging ''[[Snake]]'' BattleMech commonly used by both the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] for the same role. Work on the design began in [[3124]] and continued for some three years before the unveiling of the 'Mech in [[3127]]. Although the ''Calliope'' is entirely dependent on ammunition 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]] and a number of [[mercenary unit]]s.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3150-136/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
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-Tube]] [[MML-9]] 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 their role. The MML ammunition bays are kept safe by [[CASE]] in the left torso.

To reduce costs and gain the space needed to mount [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[endo-steel]] structure, and [[double heat sink]]s, a [[compact gyro]] and standard fusion engine are used at the price of added weight.<ref name=TRO3145CC32/><ref name=TRO3145CC33/><ref name=TRO3150-136/>

==Variants==
===Custom Variants===
*; CAL-1MAFSW ''Snow White'' : Debuting in [[3141]] on the [[King of the Mountain]] Arena and piloted by [[Adrienne Caselotti]], this variant of the ''Calliope'' packs a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]], supported by a [[Clan]] [[ER PPC]] augmented by a [[PPC capacitor]] and a Clan [[improved heavy medium laser]]. Intended to operate in concert with [[Team Magic Mirror]]'s seven "Dwarfs" - a oversize squad of [[Gnome#Variants|Gnome]] battle armor carried by ''Snow White'' in battle - a skin of Clan [[ferro-lamellor]] armor and 10 Clan [[laser heat sink]]s to keep the 'Mech fighting. BV2 = 1,668.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 12 "CAL-1MAFSW Calliope ''Snow White''"</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Calliope'' is subjected to the following [[Design Quirk]]:
* [[Easy to Maintain]]

==Notes==
* The ''Calliope'' is named after the ancient Greek muse of poetry.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''


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