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*; DRG-7K : The 7K variant first built in [[3063]] uses an [[endo steel]] chassis to free up weight and carries an XL engine for power, which is linked to a [[MASC]] system. This allows the ''Grand Dragon'' to move at speeds of up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC as its primary weapon. For support, the 'Mech carries an [[MRM-10]] as its secondary weapon. The 'Mech also carries three [[ER medium laser]]s as close combat weapons, all of which are carried in the left arm to allow for the greatest range of fire. Finally, the 'Mech has a [[C3 slave]] unit that allows it to share targeting information with friendly units.  The use of [[medium-range missile]]s was considered controversial when it was introduced, since a constant stream of glitches and field upgrades guaranteed maintenance issues.  Those who pilot these 'Mechs tend to be veteran pilots who have adapted to the 'Mech's quirks.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,280;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 103</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,702<ref name=MUL100>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 100</ref>
 
*; DRG-7K : The 7K variant first built in [[3063]] uses an [[endo steel]] chassis to free up weight and carries an XL engine for power, which is linked to a [[MASC]] system. This allows the ''Grand Dragon'' to move at speeds of up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC as its primary weapon. For support, the 'Mech carries an [[MRM-10]] as its secondary weapon. The 'Mech also carries three [[ER medium laser]]s as close combat weapons, all of which are carried in the left arm to allow for the greatest range of fire. Finally, the 'Mech has a [[C3 slave]] unit that allows it to share targeting information with friendly units.  The use of [[medium-range missile]]s was considered controversial when it was introduced, since a constant stream of glitches and field upgrades guaranteed maintenance issues.  Those who pilot these 'Mechs tend to be veteran pilots who have adapted to the 'Mech's quirks.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,280;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 103</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,702<ref name=MUL100>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 100</ref>
  
*; DRG-7KC : This [[3077]] variant is based on the 7K. It changes out the missile launcher for an [[MML-5]] with two tons of ammunition and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 boosted slave]]. Otherwise it is identical to the DRG-7K. BV (2.0) = 1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 89</ref>
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*;DRG-7KC : This [[3077]] variant is based on the 7K. It changes out the missile launcher for an [[MML-5]] with two tons of ammunition and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 Boosted Slave]]. Otherwise it is identical to the DRG-7K. BV (2.0) = 1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 89</ref>
  
 
*; DRG-9KC : Produced at the Luthien Armor Works plant on Nykvarn shortly after its opening in [[3071]], the 9KC was created for DCMS commanders who wanted to use a C3 network composed entirely of ''Grand Dragons''. Though the 9KC is designed as a stand-off 'Mech, it is incredibly effective at close range. The 5K is used as a base, though the 9KC does not incorporate CASE. One rear-facing laser is removed and the missile launcher is replaced with an [[MML-5]]. The PPC is swapped out for a [[snub-nose PPC]] and the armor is now a more efficient [[light ferro-fibrous]] weave with an additional one and a half tons added. All of this weight saving enables the inclusion of a [[C3 master computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,147<ref name=MUL100/>
 
*; DRG-9KC : Produced at the Luthien Armor Works plant on Nykvarn shortly after its opening in [[3071]], the 9KC was created for DCMS commanders who wanted to use a C3 network composed entirely of ''Grand Dragons''. Though the 9KC is designed as a stand-off 'Mech, it is incredibly effective at close range. The 5K is used as a base, though the 9KC does not incorporate CASE. One rear-facing laser is removed and the missile launcher is replaced with an [[MML-5]]. The PPC is swapped out for a [[snub-nose PPC]] and the armor is now a more efficient [[light ferro-fibrous]] weave with an additional one and a half tons added. All of this weight saving enables the inclusion of a [[C3 master computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,147<ref name=MUL100/>

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