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* SHG-2E - An earlier variant of the ''Shogun'', the ''2E'' simply carries a Hellstar [[PPC]] in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the ''2E'' is completely identical to the ''2F'' model. Ironically, because the ''2E'' uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the ''2F'' model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498, BV (2.0) = 1,823
 
* SHG-2E - An earlier variant of the ''Shogun'', the ''2E'' simply carries a Hellstar [[PPC]] in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the ''2E'' is completely identical to the ''2F'' model. Ironically, because the ''2E'' uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the ''2F'' model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498, BV (2.0) = 1,823
  
* SHG-2F - Nearly identical to the earlier ''2E'', the ''2F'' simply replaces the PPC for an ER PPC.
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* SHG-2F - Nearly identical to the earlier ''2E'', the ''2F'' simply replaces the PPC for an ER PPC. BV (2.0) = 1,804
  
 
* Shogun C - A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the ''Shogun C'' is armed with two [[LRM-20]] missile racks with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,008
 
* Shogun C - A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the ''Shogun C'' is armed with two [[LRM-20]] missile racks with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,008

Revision as of 14:54, 7 January 2010

Shogun
Shogun
Production information
Manufacturer Mitchell Vehicles
Model SHG-2F
Class Assault
Technical specifications
Mass 85 tons
Chassis Kitushi Shogun
Armor Riese-350
Engine Strand 255
Speed 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets Anderson Propulsion 21
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,490
BV (2.0) 1,804


Description

The Shogun began production before the Star League fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the Succession Wars. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when the Wolf's Dragoons showed up and had the Shogun in their forces in sizable numbers. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought Shoguns with them from the Clan homeworlds, they could not reach a deal with any manufacturer that met their desires, so the total count of the 'Mech in 3068 was two, both of which were in the hand of Wannamaker's Widowmakers.

Armament

Though built for close combat, the weapons payload on the Shogun is built for long range combat. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Magna Firestar ER PPC and two Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy very effectively at long ranges. The 'Mech does carry two Thunderstroke SRM-6 launchers for close combat, allowing the 'Mech to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor when they do get to close ranges with the Shogun.

Variants

  • SHG-2E - An earlier variant of the Shogun, the 2E simply carries a Hellstar PPC in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the 2E is completely identical to the 2F model. Ironically, because the 2E uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the 2F model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498, BV (2.0) = 1,823
  • SHG-2F - Nearly identical to the earlier 2E, the 2F simply replaces the PPC for an ER PPC. BV (2.0) = 1,804
  • Shogun C - A complete redesign of the Shogun using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the Shogun C is armed with two LRM-20 missile racks with an Artemis IV fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four Streak SRM-6 launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,008

References