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{{Otheruses|the 60-ton BattleMech|other uses|Dragon (disambiguation)}}
 
 
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Debuting in [[Introduction Year::2754]] during the twilight years of the [[Star League]], the ''Dragon'' was turned down by the [[SLDF]] in favor of an upgraded ''Shadow Hawk'', though it would be quietly picked up by the [[Draconis Combine]]. With the dissolution of the Star League and the onset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the ''Dragon'' became the Combine's standard heavy 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3025/> Multiple production lines on many well-defended worlds, including [[Luthien]], meant the design was so prevalent every [[battalion]] and almost every [[company]] featured the ''Dragon'', with some battalions comprised of nothing but these 'Mechs. So many were produced that the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] employed salvaged ''Dragon''s in their own arsenals, while many [[mercenary]] commands used captured or purchased models. The [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] would also adopt the 'Mech following their formation.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
 
Debuting in [[Introduction Year::2754]] during the twilight years of the [[Star League]], the ''Dragon'' was turned down by the [[SLDF]] in favor of an upgraded ''Shadow Hawk'', though it would be quietly picked up by the [[Draconis Combine]]. With the dissolution of the Star League and the onset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the ''Dragon'' became the Combine's standard heavy 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3025/> Multiple production lines on many well-defended worlds, including [[Luthien]], meant the design was so prevalent every [[battalion]] and almost every [[company]] featured the ''Dragon'', with some battalions comprised of nothing but these 'Mechs. So many were produced that the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] employed salvaged ''Dragon''s in their own arsenals, while many [[mercenary]] commands used captured or purchased models. The [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] would also adopt the 'Mech following their formation.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
The beginning of the end came around [[3025]] when the ''[[Grand Dragon]]'', an improved version of the ''Dragon'', entered the prototype phase. By [[3040]], initial production had begun on this upgraded model with several ''Dragon'' factories switching over entirely to producing ''Grand Dragon''s. Even as the Combine was phasing it out of service the original ''Dragon'' was not wholly abandoned and it saw combat during the [[Clan Invasion]]. By [[Production Ceased::3065]] Luthien Armor Works had ceased production altogether on the ''Dragon'', though it would remain within the [[DCMS]]' inventory for some time.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 124</ref><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
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The beginning of the end came around [[3025]] when the ''[[Grand Dragon]]'', an improved version of the ''Dragon'', entered the prototype phase. By [[3040]] initial production had begun on this upgraded model with several ''Dragon'' factories switching over entirely to producing ''Grand Dragon''s. Even as the Combine was phasing it out of service the original ''Dragon'' was not wholly abandoned and it saw combat during the [[Clan Invasion]]. By [[Production Ceased::3065]] Luthien Armor Works had ceased production altogether on the ''Dragon'', though it would remain within the [[DCMS]]' inventory for some time.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 124</ref><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Dragon'''s primary weapons are an [[Imperator-A]] [[Autocannon/5]] in the right arm and [[Telos DecaCluster]] [[LRM-10]] launcher in the center torso, giving it respectable long-range damage capabilities as it charges forward. Additionally, the use of [[Long Range Missile]]s grants the ''Dragon'' indirect fire capabilities.  Two tons of ammo for each weapon allows it to operate for extended periods away from supply lines. For close combat the ''Dragon'' carries two [[Victory 23R]] [[medium laser]]s, one rear-mounted in its torso and another in its left arm.  The ''Dragon'' is also a proficient brawler, often finishing off an opponent with physical attacks, and its normally-delicate autocannon is wrapped in a thick protective sleeve for just such occasions.<ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 16</ref><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
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The ''Dragon'''s primary weapons are an [[Imperator-A]] [[Autocannon/5]] in the right arm and [[Telos DecaCluster]] [[LRM-10]] launcher in the center torso, giving it respectable long-range damage capabilities as it charges forward. Additionally, the use of [[Long Range Missile]]s grants the ''Dragon'' indirect fire capabilities.  Two tons of ammo for each weapon allows it to operate for extended periods away from supply lines. For close combat the ''Dragon'' carries two [[Victory 23R]] [[medium laser]]s, one rear-mounted in its torso and another in its left arm.  The ''Dragon'' is also a proficient brawler, often finishing off an opponent with physical attacks, and its normally-delicate autocannon is wrapped in a thick protective sleeve for just such occasions.<ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 16</ref><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; DRG-1C : The 1C ''Dragon'' replaces the Autocannon/5 with a longer range [[Autocannon/2]] and adds three additional tons of armor protection. This allows the ''Dragon'' to have an ever further direct fire reach, while reducing the direct fire capability at range by sixty percent.<ref>''BattleTech Record Sheets: 3025 & 3026'', p. 135</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,021, BV (2.0) = 1,215<ref name=MUL88>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 88</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/908/dragon-drg-1c MUL entry for the DRG-1C ''Dragon'']</ref>
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*; DRG-1C : The 1C ''Dragon'' replaces the Autocannon/5 with a longer range [[Autocannon/2]] and adds three additional tons of armor protection. This allows the ''Dragon'' to have an ever further direct fire reach, while reducing the direct fire capability at range by sixty percent. BV (1.0) = 1,021, BV (2.0) = 1,215<ref name=MUL88>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 88</ref>
  
 
*; DRG-5N : The 5N variant of the ''Dragon'' was used as a bridge between it and the ''Grand Dragon''.  This field upgrade, which utilizes formerly [[lostech|lost technology]], upgrades its normal autocannon to an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]], which is capable of firing at twice the rate of a standard model. Additionally, the rear-facing medium laser has been removed from the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,053, BV (2.0) = 1,223<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 148</ref>
 
*; DRG-5N : The 5N variant of the ''Dragon'' was used as a bridge between it and the ''Grand Dragon''.  This field upgrade, which utilizes formerly [[lostech|lost technology]], upgrades its normal autocannon to an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]], which is capable of firing at twice the rate of a standard model. Additionally, the rear-facing medium laser has been removed from the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,053, BV (2.0) = 1,223<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 148</ref>
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''From [[BattleTechnology]]:''
 
''From [[BattleTechnology]]:''
*; DRG-2N ''Puffing Dragon'': This is the version that [[Takashi Kurita]] piloted in [[3052]] during the defense of [[Luthien]]. Essentially an upgraded version of the ''1N'', it upgrades the [[AC/5]] to an [[Ultra AC/5]] and adds [[CASE]] to the right and left torso sections. The forward facing medium laser was dropped to free up the tonnage to do so. The [[heat sink]]s were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]] while the armor was reduced to nine tons.<ref>''BattleTechnology #21'', p. 21</ref> Note: Elsewhere, it is indicated that the 'Mech used by Takashi Kurita during the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]] was a ''[[Grand Dragon]]''.<ref>''Luthien'', p. 69</ref>
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*; DRG-2N "Puffing Dragon": This is the version that [[Takashi Kurita]] piloted in [[3052]] during the defense of [[Luthien]]. Essentially an upgraded version of the ''1N'', it upgrades the [[AC/5]] to an [[Ultra AC/5]] and adds [[CASE]] to the right and left torso sections. The forward facing medium laser was dropped to free up the tonnage to do so. The [[heat sink]]s were upgraded to [[double heat sinks]] while the armor was reduced to nine tons.<ref>''BattleTechnology #21'', p. 21</ref> Note: Elsewhere, it is indicated that the 'Mech used by Takashi Kurita during the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]] was a ''[[Grand Dragon]]''.<ref>''Luthien (scenario pack)'', p. 69</ref>
  
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*; DRG-FANG ''Fang'': Piloted by [[Donald Takeda]], this ''Dragon'' is a modification of his father's DRG-1N. He designed the 'Mech to suit his brawling style in battle, giving it high armor, speed and close-range armament. It boasts a loadout of two medium lasers, an [[SRM 6]], and an [[AC/10]]. This variant was designed for [[MechWarrior Online]]).<ref name="Apocryphal MWO 1"> ''MechWarrior Online Inside Source'', ISSUE.007.DEC.2012</ref>
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*; DRG-FANG ''Fang'': Piloted by Donald Takeda, the Dragon DRG-FANG is a modification of his father's DRG-1N. He designed the 'Mech to suit his brawling style in battle, giving it high armor, speed and close-range armament. It boasts a loadout of two medium lasers, an [[SRM 6]], and an [[AC/10]]. This variant was designed for [[MechWarrior Online]]).<ref name="Apocryphal MWO 1"> ''MechWarrior Online Inside Source'', ISSUE.007.DEC.2012</ref>
  
*; DRG-FLAME ''Flame'': Piloted by [[Martin Takeda]], this ''Dragon'' is a modification of the DRG-1C he inherited from his grandmother. As a direct opposite of his brother's Fang, he altered the 'Mech to be a good long-range fighter. His signature change is the moving of the AC/2 from the machine's arm to the left torso. It is equipped with a medium laser, [[AC/2]], [[LRM-5]], and an [[ER Large Laser]]. This variant was designed for [[MechWarrior Online]].<ref name="Apocryphal MWO 1"/>
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*; DRG-FLAME ''Flame'': Piloted by Martin Takeda, the Dragon DRG-FLAME is a modification of the DRG-1C he inherited from his grandmother. As a direct opposite of his brother's Fang, he altered the 'Mech to be a good long-range fighter. His signature change is the moving of the AC/2 from the machine's arm to the left torso. It is equipped with a medium laser, [[AC/2]], [[LRM-5]], and an [[ER Large Laser]]. This variant was designed for [[MechWarrior Online]].<ref name="Apocryphal MWO 1"/>
  
 
''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Heroes of the Inner Sphere|''MechWarrior 5: Heroes of the Inner Sphere'' Expansion Pack]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Heroes of the Inner Sphere|''MechWarrior 5: Heroes of the Inner Sphere'' Expansion Pack]]:''
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Dragon_CBTIRp61.png|A ''Dragon'' undergoes field repair from ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]''
 
Dragon_CBTIRp61.png|A ''Dragon'' undergoes field repair from ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]''
 
Dragon (Esau Olivares) TotalWarfare.jpg|A ''Dragon'' of [[11th Legion of Vega]] from ''[[Total Warfare]]''
 
Dragon (Esau Olivares) TotalWarfare.jpg|A ''Dragon'' of [[11th Legion of Vega]] from ''[[Total Warfare]]''
Dragon HistBrushWars.jpg|A DCMS ''Dragon'' from ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
 
 
CCG Unlimited Dragon.jpg|A DRG-1N ''Dragon'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
CCG Unlimited Dragon.jpg|A DRG-1N ''Dragon'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
MW4-M Dragon.png|Model of a ''Dragon'' from [[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4]]''
 
MW4-M Dragon.png|Model of a ''Dragon'' from [[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4]]''
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DRG-FANG MW5Mercs.jpg|Model of ''Dragon "Fang"'' from [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries|MW5:Mercs]]
 
DRG-FANG MW5Mercs.jpg|Model of ''Dragon "Fang"'' from [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries|MW5:Mercs]]
 
DRG-FLAME MW5Mercs.jpg|Model of ''Dragon "Flame"'' from MW5:Mercs
 
DRG-FLAME MW5Mercs.jpg|Model of ''Dragon "Flame"'' from MW5:Mercs
BattleTech4e-Dragon.jpg|''Dragon'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
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File:Dragon Token Front.jpg|''Dragon'' standee (front) from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
Alpha Strike Striker Lance - Dragon.jpg|''Dragon'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Striker Lance Pack]]''
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File:Dragon Token Rear.jpg|''Dragon'' standee (back) from ''BattleTech, Fourth Edition''
Inner Sphere Support Lance - Dragon.jpg|''Dragon'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]''
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File:Alpha Strike Striker Lance - Dragon.jpg|''Dragon'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Striker Lance Pack]]''
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File:Inner Sphere Support Lance-Dragon.jpg|''Dragon'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]''
 
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTechnology #21]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTechnology #21]]''
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]''
 
 
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]''
 
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]''
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
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* ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]]''
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* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (Novel)
 
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[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]]
 
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

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