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| − | The '''''Dominator''''' is a [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] introduced in the final years of the [[Dark Age era]]. | + | The '''''Dominator''''' is a [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] introduced in the final years of the [[Dark Age era]]. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[Khan]] of [[Clan Wolf]] [[Alaric Ward]] wanted a 'Mech to "Make the [[Republic of the Sphere|Republic]] tremble behind [[The Wall| | + | The [[Khan]] of [[Clan Wolf]] [[Alaric Ward]] wanted a 'Mech to "Make the [[Republic of the Sphere|Republic]] tremble behind their [[The Wall|Wall]], chase the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] from the skies, and dominate the pilots of the [[Inner Sphere]] under the will of Clan Wolf." This new 'Mech was to be highly mobile, heavily armored, and be able to outrun anything the 'Mech could not out gun. Additionally the 'Mech had to be a capable brawler since Inner Sphere pilots were often engaging Clan 'Mechs in close quarters hand to hand combat. <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1'', p. 8</ref> |
| − | and be able to | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Despite being a | + | Despite being a second line 'Mech, the ''Dominator's'' pilot benefits from all of the progress of Clan Technology. The ''Dominator'' is built with both ten half tons of [[Ferro Fibrous]] Armor and [[Endo Steel]] Internal Structure. To mitigate heat built up, the ''Dominator'' is equipped with eighteen [[double heat sink]]s, allowing the ''Dominator's'' pilot to continuously fire all of the 'Mechs weapons systems and continue to move at full speed. The ''Dominator's'' pilot's also enjoys having the advantage of a hundred and fifty meter jump range. The design team then added a [[supercharger]] to the 'Mech's already agile frame. The supercharger benefits the ''Dominator'' by not directly damaging the 'Mechs engine unlike [[MASC]]. This new piece of equipment increases the ''Dominator's'' durability while providing the pilot with an extra burst of needed speed. |
| − | built with both ten half tons of [[Ferro Fibrous]] Armor and [[Endo Steel]] Internal Structure. To mitigate heat built up, the ''Dominator'' is equipped with eighteen | ||
| − | [[double heat sink]]s, allowing the ''Dominator''' | ||
| − | full speed. The ''Dominator''' | ||
| − | a [[supercharger]] to the 'Mech's already agile frame. The supercharger benefits the ''Dominator'' by not directly damaging the 'Mechs | ||
| − | engine unlike [[MASC]]. This new piece of equipment increases the ''Dominator''' | ||
| − | needed speed. | ||
| − | When the ''Dominator''' | + | When the ''Dominator's'' pilot enters physical combat the pilot has the ability to engage in a "[[death from above]] attack". To complement the ''Dominator's'' pilot in the DFA attack, the legs have been reinforced to reduce the amount of damage inflicted to the 'Mechs legs. Finally the design team fulfilled Khan Alaric Ward's directions by equipping the ''Dominator'' with battle fists making the ''Dominator'' a deadly brawler in close combat. |
| − | ''Dominator''' | ||
| − | Finally the design team fulfilled Khan Alaric Ward's directions by equipping the ''Dominator'' with battle fists making the ''Dominator'' a deadly brawler in close combat. | ||
| − | The ''Dominator'' is also equipped with a robust [[targeting computer]] which complements the already deadly gunnery skills of the | + | The ''Dominator'' is also equipped with a robust [[targeting computer]] which complements the already deadly gunnery skills of the typical Clan pilot. The ''Dominator'' is equipped with less standard weaponry normally found on a standard Clan heavy 'Mech. The ''Dominator'' is equipped with a shoulder mounted [[Extended Range Large Laser]] in the 'Mech's right torso and an [[Extended Range PPC]] mounted in the 'Mech's lower right arm. A recessed [[Streak SRM-6|six tubed streak SRM]] is mounted in the 'Mech's left shoulder with one ton of ammunition. Oddly an [[ER Small Laser|Extended Range Small Laser]] is mounted almost directly behind the ''Dominator's'' pilot in the 'Mech's head facing the rear. |
| − | typical Clan pilot. The ''Dominator'' is equipped with less standard weaponry normally found on a standard Clan heavy 'Mech. The ''Dominator'' | ||
| − | is equipped with a shoulder mounted [[Extended Range Large Laser]] in the 'Mech's right torso and an [[Extended Range PPC]] mounted in the | ||
| − | 'Mech's lower right arm. A recessed [[Streak SRM-6|six tubed streak SRM]] is mounted in the 'Mech's left shoulder with one ton of ammunition. Oddly an [[ER Small Laser|Extended | ||
| − | Range Small Laser]] is mounted almost directly behind the ''Dominator''' | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Dominator 2 : The ER-PPC is changed out for a second extended range large laser. The supercharger is removed as is the streak SRM. Replacing the streak SRM is an [[LRM-20]] with an [[Artemis V FCS]] with two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's close range firepower is adjusted with an [[ER Medium Laser]], while all weapons are still tied into the less sizeable Targeting Computer. This refit was successful enough to be adopted as a new factory model. BV (2.0) = 2,906<ref> | + | *;Dominator 2 : The ER-PPC is changed out for a second extended range large laser. The supercharger is removed as is the streak SRM. Replacing the streak SRM is an [[LRM-20]] with an [[Artemis V FCS]] with two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's close range firepower is adjusted with an [[ER Medium Laser]], while all weapons are still tied into the less sizeable Targeting Computer. This refit was successful enough to be adopted as a new factory model. BV (2.0) = 2,906<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1'', p. 26 - Dominator 2 Record sheet: BV and stats</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7435/dominator-2 MUL Profile for the Dominator 2 - BV2, Year of Introduction, and AlphaStrike DataCard]</ref> |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | *[[Marotta Kerensky]] - Clan Wolf warrior serving Khan [[Alaric Ward]], was dispatched with orders to invite the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] back into the Clan.<ref>'' | + | *[[Marotta Kerensky]] - Clan Wolf warrior serving Khan [[Alaric Ward]], was dispatched with orders to invite the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] back into the Clan.<ref>''Divided We Fall''</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Dominator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1 | + | The ''Dominator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1'', p. 9 - Design quirks</ref> |
* [[Battlefists]] | * [[Battlefists]] | ||
* [[Reinforced Legs]] | * [[Reinforced Legs]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Divided We Fall]]'' | * ''[[Divided We Fall]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1]] | + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1]]'' |
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Revision as of 02:51, 23 August 2020
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| Dominator | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Wolf W-12 Facilities |
| Model | DO-M-X8R |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | 10.5 tons Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 325 XL Fusion |
| Communications System | WC-020 |
| Targeting Tracking System | WC-TT-008B With Targeting Computer |
| Heat Sinks | 18 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 86 km/h (108 km/h with Supercharger) |
| Jump Jets | 5 (150 meters) |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 3,018 |
The Dominator is a Clan BattleMech introduced in the final years of the Dark Age era.
Contents
Description
The Khan of Clan Wolf Alaric Ward wanted a 'Mech to "Make the Republic tremble behind their Wall, chase the Jade Falcons from the skies, and dominate the pilots of the Inner Sphere under the will of Clan Wolf." This new 'Mech was to be highly mobile, heavily armored, and be able to outrun anything the 'Mech could not out gun. Additionally the 'Mech had to be a capable brawler since Inner Sphere pilots were often engaging Clan 'Mechs in close quarters hand to hand combat. [1]
Weapons and Equipment
Despite being a second line 'Mech, the Dominator's pilot benefits from all of the progress of Clan Technology. The Dominator is built with both ten half tons of Ferro Fibrous Armor and Endo Steel Internal Structure. To mitigate heat built up, the Dominator is equipped with eighteen double heat sinks, allowing the Dominator's pilot to continuously fire all of the 'Mechs weapons systems and continue to move at full speed. The Dominator's pilot's also enjoys having the advantage of a hundred and fifty meter jump range. The design team then added a supercharger to the 'Mech's already agile frame. The supercharger benefits the Dominator by not directly damaging the 'Mechs engine unlike MASC. This new piece of equipment increases the Dominator's durability while providing the pilot with an extra burst of needed speed.
When the Dominator's pilot enters physical combat the pilot has the ability to engage in a "death from above attack". To complement the Dominator's pilot in the DFA attack, the legs have been reinforced to reduce the amount of damage inflicted to the 'Mechs legs. Finally the design team fulfilled Khan Alaric Ward's directions by equipping the Dominator with battle fists making the Dominator a deadly brawler in close combat.
The Dominator is also equipped with a robust targeting computer which complements the already deadly gunnery skills of the typical Clan pilot. The Dominator is equipped with less standard weaponry normally found on a standard Clan heavy 'Mech. The Dominator is equipped with a shoulder mounted Extended Range Large Laser in the 'Mech's right torso and an Extended Range PPC mounted in the 'Mech's lower right arm. A recessed six tubed streak SRM is mounted in the 'Mech's left shoulder with one ton of ammunition. Oddly an Extended Range Small Laser is mounted almost directly behind the Dominator's pilot in the 'Mech's head facing the rear.
Variants
- Dominator 2
- The ER-PPC is changed out for a second extended range large laser. The supercharger is removed as is the streak SRM. Replacing the streak SRM is an LRM-20 with an Artemis V FCS with two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's close range firepower is adjusted with an ER Medium Laser, while all weapons are still tied into the less sizeable Targeting Computer. This refit was successful enough to be adopted as a new factory model. BV (2.0) = 2,906[2][3]
Notable Pilots
- Marotta Kerensky - Clan Wolf warrior serving Khan Alaric Ward, was dispatched with orders to invite the Wolf's Dragoons back into the Clan.[4]
Notes
- In Divided We Fall, the Dominator record sheet states it is an OmniMech. This was an editorial mistake. It is a second-line 'Mech.[5]
- Blaine Lee Pardoe gives further detail of the 'Mech on his blog
Design Quirks
The Dominator has the following Design Quirks:[6]
Gallery
Featured on the cover of Divided We Fall
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References
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1, p. 8
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1, p. 26 - Dominator 2 Record sheet: BV and stats
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Dominator 2 - BV2, Year of Introduction, and AlphaStrike DataCard
- ↑ Divided We Fall
- ↑ https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=69498.0
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 1, p. 9 - Design quirks