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−	Introduced in [[3049]] to address flaws in the venerable [[Hellbringer (Loki)|''Hellbringer'']], by [[Operation REVIVAL]] the '''''Ebon Jaguar''''' had only just started to spread through the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']] with the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountering the design during the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]]. Facing it for the first time when engaging the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] [[Cluster]] in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]], the 'Mech's ability to take damage and remain operational led the Inner Sphere warriors who fought it giving it the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] '''''Cauldron-Born''''' after the unstoppable zombies of Irish myth. Unusually, many of the other Clans also used the Inner Sphere ''Cauldron-Born'' reporting name, having first learned detailed information of the design from Inner Sphere sources.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95>''Luthien'', pp. 95–96: "New 'Mechs - Cauldron-Born"</ref><ref name=IC74>''Invading Clans'', p. 74</ref>	+	Introduced in [[3049]] to address flaws in the venerable [[Hellbringer (Loki)|''Hellbringer'']], by [[Operation REVIVAL]] the '''''Ebon Jaguar''''' had only just started to spread through the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']] with the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountering the design during the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]. Facing it for the first time when engaging the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] [[Cluster]] in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]], the 'Mech's ability to take damage and remain operational led the Inner Sphere warriors who fought it giving it the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] '''''Cauldron-Born''''' after the unstoppable zombies of Irish myth. Unusually, many of the other Clans also used the Inner Sphere ''Cauldron-Born'' reporting name, having first learned detailed information of the design from Inner Sphere sources.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95>''Luthien'', pp. 95–96: "New 'Mechs - Cauldron-Born"</ref><ref name=IC74>''Invading Clans'', p. 74</ref>
	By [[Operation BULLDOG]] the ''Cauldron-Born'' made up a large proportion of the heavy 'Mechs of the rebuilding Smoke Jaguars, and following their [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]] the design proliferated to the remaining Clans, save for the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]] who continued to favor the ''Hellbringer''.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Following the [[Wars of Reaving]] the ''Ebon Jaguar'' had finally supplanted the ''Hellbringer'' in most [[Home Clans]], save for the Coyotes who remained loyal to redeeming the honor of the design.<ref name=WoRS-17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17: "Discarded Tools of War"</ref>		By [[Operation BULLDOG]] the ''Cauldron-Born'' made up a large proportion of the heavy 'Mechs of the rebuilding Smoke Jaguars, and following their [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]] the design proliferated to the remaining Clans, save for the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]] who continued to favor the ''Hellbringer''.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Following the [[Wars of Reaving]] the ''Ebon Jaguar'' had finally supplanted the ''Hellbringer'' in most [[Home Clans]], save for the Coyotes who remained loyal to redeeming the honor of the design.<ref name=WoRS-17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17: "Discarded Tools of War"</ref>

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Ebon Jaguar RGilClan v16.png | name = ''Ebon Jaguar'' | manufacturer = [[Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6]]<ref name=TRCIp48f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 48–49: "Cauldron-Born"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U --> |production year=3049 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | model = Prime<ref name=TRCIp48f /> | class = Heavy |cost= 18,283,718 C-bills |Tech Base = Clan |mech type = OmniMech | mass = 65 | chassis = [[CSJ Type 65.43 Endo]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | armor = [[Composite A-4 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | engine = [[Consolidated Fusion 325 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | comsys = [[Hector CC-22E]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | T&T = [[Integrated Bravo-7]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | heat sinks = 13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> | armament = Primary weapons configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp48f /> --> * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] *1x [[LB 5-X AC]] *1x [[SRM-2]] *1x [[LRM-10]] *1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 1,769<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 180–181: "Cauldron-Born Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 261</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,952<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 161</ref> }} ==Description== Introduced in [[3049]] to address flaws in the venerable [[Hellbringer (Loki)|''Hellbringer'']], by [[Operation REVIVAL]] the '''''Ebon Jaguar''''' had only just started to spread through the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']] with the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountering the design during the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]. Facing it for the first time when engaging the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] [[Cluster]] in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]], the 'Mech's ability to take damage and remain operational led the Inner Sphere warriors who fought it giving it the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] '''''Cauldron-Born''''' after the unstoppable zombies of Irish myth. Unusually, many of the other Clans also used the Inner Sphere ''Cauldron-Born'' reporting name, having first learned detailed information of the design from Inner Sphere sources.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95>''Luthien'', pp. 95–96: "New 'Mechs - Cauldron-Born"</ref><ref name=IC74>''Invading Clans'', p. 74</ref> By [[Operation BULLDOG]] the ''Cauldron-Born'' made up a large proportion of the heavy 'Mechs of the rebuilding Smoke Jaguars, and following their [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]] the design proliferated to the remaining Clans, save for the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]] who continued to favor the ''Hellbringer''.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Following the [[Wars of Reaving]] the ''Ebon Jaguar'' had finally supplanted the ''Hellbringer'' in most [[Home Clans]], save for the Coyotes who remained loyal to redeeming the honor of the design.<ref name=WoRS-17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17: "Discarded Tools of War"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The primary configuration of the ''Ebon Jaguar'' was made to attack from long range. With a mammoth [[Gauss rifle]] occupying the entire right arm, a 75 mm [[LB 5-X AC]] in the left arm, and an [[LRM-10]] jutting above the birdlike shoulder, it can act as a speedy support 'Mech with a variety of ways to deal damage. An [[SRM-2]] and an [[ER Medium Laser]] provide backup for short range work. The thirteen integral [[double heat sink]]s are more than enough to keep the [[OmniMech]] cool, while its nine and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor keep the design safe.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/> ==Alternate Configurations== *; Alternate Configuration A : Built around what was once the largest gun in the Clan arsenal, the ''Cauldron-Born'' A is capable of dealing blistering damage at a variety of ranges. For long range, the A uses a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s. At close range, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can switch to a 203 mm [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] that carries a fair amount of ammunition, along with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and an ER Medium Laser. For anti-[[infantry]] work, it carries a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s and a multipurpose [[Flamer]]. Finally, the A variant has a pair of ER Medium Lasers mounted in the rear to discourage lighter 'Mechs from taking advantage of its relatively weak rear armor. The MechWarrior must carefully shepherd their weapons fire, as the variant carries no additional heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> BV (1.0) = 1,860;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 262</ref><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,429<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 162</ref> *; Alternate Configuration B : This variant, once called by a [[DCMS]] warrior the best forward observer ever built, uses an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] mounted in each arm. To supplement this, it carries a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers, as well as an [[Active Probe]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> This variant is not as prone to overheating as the A, but a MechWarrior must use [[volley fire]] if he or she intends to use both the PPCs and Large Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,636;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,535<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 163</ref> *; Alternate Configuration C : The ''Cauldron-Born'' C is a missile boat and much easier on the heat curve than the other variants. Its primary weapons are paired [[LRM-15]]s and 25 mm [[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s. Backing these up for short-range work are a pair of [[SRM-6]]s.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> Though this variant carries no energy weapons, it does have ample supplies of ammunition that allow it to stay on the field for long periods of time. BV (1.0) = 1,666;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 264</ref><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 164</ref> *; Alternate Configuration D : Intended as something of a medium-range brawler, the ''Cauldron-Born'' D features a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and an [[ER Large Laser]]. These are supplemented by a pair of ER Medium Lasers.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> Though the energy weapons appear primarily as backups, the less-than-ample ammunition bins ensure they will see a great deal of use. BV (1.0) = 1,814;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 265</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 109</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,228<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 165</ref> *; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration is equipped with an [[ATM 12]] launcher, a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20|HAG 20]], an ER Medium Laser and a Large Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) =2,391<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 166</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : Mounting an [[ER PPC]] in each arm and an [[ATM 6]] in each side torso the Ebon Jaguar F is a fearsome variant that can tear into its foes at any range. Three tons of ATM ammo split between the side torsos, two in the right and one in the left, allow the full tactical flexibility of the launchers. A [[Targeting Computer]] resides in the right torso and makes the PPCs deadly accurate. The left torso carries one additional heat sink while each arm carries two. Eighteen total heat sinks allows the F to fire its primary armament relentlessly. BV (2.0) = 2,681<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref> *; Alternate Configuration G : The G devotes most of its tonnage to a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]] that is spread between the left arm and torso. This weapon is fed from a three-ton ammunition bay in the left torso. An [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] provides heavy secondary fire from the right arm. A right torso targeting computer enhances the accuracy of both weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,849<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref> *; Alternate Configuration H : The H variant returns to the Ultra Autocannon/20 of the A, though it strips out all of the other weapons. They are replaced by a [[Heavy Large Laser]], a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, and a single Medium Pulse Laser. All of these weapons are tied to an advanced [[targeting computer]]. Even though this variant mounts three additional heat sinks,<ref name=TRCIp48f /> an inexperienced MechWarrior could still be overwhelmed by the amount of heat this variant can produce. BV (1.0) = 1,815;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 266</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 110</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,359<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 167</ref> *; Alternate Configuration T : The T variant uses a mix of Inner Sphere and Clan weaponry. A Clan [[ER PPC]] is mounted in the right arm, opposite a Clan [[Ultra Autocannon/5]] in the left. A [[Streak LRM-10]] and an [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]] are carried in the left torso with one ton of both LRM and Autocannon ammunition. The right torso mounts twin [[Thunderbolt 5]] launchers and their two tons of ammunition. Both side torsos are equipped with [[CASE II]]. BV (2.0) = 2,219<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref> *; Alternate Configuration U : Intended for use underwater, this variant carries five [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[UMU]]s. Each arm carries a single [[Large Pulse Laser]] and [[ER Small Laser]] to capitalize on armor breaches inflicted by the pair of [[LRT-15]]s carried in the torso. BV (2.0) = 2,593<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 143</ref> *; Alternate Configuration X : The X variant is equipped with an [[Angel ECM Suite]] for protection, and a Targeting Computer linked to the weapon systems. This configuration carries a [[Rotary AC/5]] in the right arm, three [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[ER Small Pulse Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 2,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 168</ref> ===Custom Configurations=== *; ''Ebon Jaguar'' Samantha : A custom configuration used by the [[6th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 6th Striker]] [[Cluster]] CO [[Star Captain]] [[Samantha Kotare]] during the [[Operation Bulldog]] assault against [[Luzerne]],<ref name=HTPL-3>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 18: "Introduction"</ref> her OmniMech was armed with an ER PPC and an Ultra AC/20 in its arms, supported by a trio of LRM-10s mounted in its right torso, and an ER Small Laser in its left. Two tons of reloads were carried for both the [[Ultra Autocannon]] and the [[LRM]] launchers. BV (2.0) = 2,372<ref name=HTPL-18>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 18: "''Ebon Jaguar'' Samantha"</ref> ===Apocryphal Variants=== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' *; EBJ-EC ''Esprit de Corps'' : Reportedly piloted by [[Star Captain]] [[Vesper Beckett]] of [[Clan Cloud Cobra]], the ''Ebon Jaguar'' [[Hero 'Mech]] mounts an ER PPC and [[Streak SRM-6]] in each arm, supported by a left torso-mounted [[Ultra Autocannon/5]] and a right torso-mounted Medium Pulse Laser. ''Esprit de Corps'' carries two tons of Streak missiles and a single ton of Ultra Autocannon rounds.<ref name=MWO-CH2>''MechWarrior Online'' Clan Heroes Two Sale Page</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} == Design Quirks == The ''Ebon Jaguar (Cauldron-Born)'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Cauldron-Born (Ebon Jaguar).</ref> *[[Narrow/Low Profile]] ==Notes== *The unit's proper Clan name was never translated to German. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was altered to '''''Höllendämon''''', which literally means ''Hell Demon''. (''Hölle'' = Hell; ''Dämon'' = Demon) *The games ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' and ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' use the name "'''Kesselbrut'''" (''Kessel'' = cauldron, ''Brut''= Born of) in the German version. ==Gallery== <gallery> Battle of Luthien (50).jpg|Original ''Cauldron Born'' from ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' Cauldron Born InvClans.png|''Cauldron Born'' from ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' Cauldronborn.jpg|''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' Ebon Jaguar RGilClan v16.png|''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16|RG:ilClan v16]]'' CCG Arsenal Cauldron-Born.jpg|''Ebon Jaguar'' Prime in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' CCG Mechwarrior Cauldron-Born.jpg|''Ebon Jaguar'' A in motion from ''CCG'' MW4-M Cauldron-Born.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]'' MWO Ebon Jaguar.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' Clan Heavy Battle Star - Ebon Jaguar.jpg|''Ebon Jaguar'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:OmniMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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