Editing Victor

{{Otheruses|the 80-ton BattleMech|other uses|Victor (disambiguation)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Victor RGilClan v18.png
|name=''Victor''
|manufacturer = 
[[General Motors]]<ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 19</ref>
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[[HildCo Interplanetary]]<ref name=TRSWp154f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 154–155: "VTR-9B Victor"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
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[[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name=TRSWp154f />
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[[Tao 'Mechworks]]
|model = VTR-9B<ref name=TRSWp154f />
|class = Assault
|production year = 2508
|year reference = <ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3409/victor-vtr-9b MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost = 8,044,320 C-bills 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|feet = biped
|mass = 80
|chassis = [[HildCo Type V]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|armor = [[Durallex Heavy]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|engine = [[Pitban 320]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> erroneously states a Pitban 340 -->
|comsys = [[Opus III Highbeam]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|T&T = [[MaLandry 34]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|heat sinks = 15 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|jumpjets = [[HildCo Model 12]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp154f /> -->
* 1x [[autocannon/20]]
* 2x [[medium laser]]
* 1x [[SRM-4]]
|BV (1.0) = 1,165
|BV (2.0) = 1,370<ref name=TRSWp154f /><ref name=TRO3039-159>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 159</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Victor''''' was built in [[Introduction Year::2508]] under contract to the [[Terran Hegemony]] as a support [['Mech]] with [[jump jet|jump]] capabilities.  With the creation of the [[Star League]], the ''Victor'' would go on to serve in the [[SLDF]] during the [[Reunification War]], after which it was made available to the League's [[Successor States|member states]].  Because it only ever served in line regiments, the ''Victor'' was never outfitted with the advanced technology reserved for [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal]] units, a fact which would increase its survivability in the years ahead.<ref name=TRO3025R-104>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO3039-159/>

Standing at 14 meters tall,<ref>''Lethal Heritage'', Ch. 37</ref> the ''Victor'' approaches the concept of support in an unorthodox way for a 'Mech of its weight class. While only possessing a ground speed of 64.8 km/h, the ''Victor'' achieves a high degree of mobility instead through the use of four jump jets, allowing it to jump up to one hundred and twenty meters.  A ''Victor'' can therefore "support" friendly units by jumping directly into the fray and bringing its deadly close range arsenal to bear, an ability which can surprise inexperienced [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and prove advantageous in mountainous terrain. One sacrifice made for this superb mobility is the 'Mech's relatively light armor of only eleven and a half tons, while the lack of proper anti-[[infantry]] capabilities is a minor problem.<ref name=TRO3025R-104/><ref name=TRO3039-159/>

An estimated one thousand ''Victors'' had been produced by the time the Star League fell.  Many of these left with [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]], and when HildCo Interplanetary's three ''Victor'' factories were destroyed during the [[First Succession War]], the 'Mech became a prized target with all sides scrambling to salvage serviceable units.  Only Independence Weaponry retained the ability to build new ''Victors'', and with their capture by the [[Federated Suns]] during the [[Second Succession War]] it became the [[AFFS]]' primary assault 'Mech and a favorite command model for [[battalion]] and [[regiment]]al commanders.  Though the [[Draconis Combine]] would eventually retake the company following the [[War of 3039]], most Kurita ''samurai'' were too proud to adopt a 'Mech now associated with their enemy, while the Davions made do with purchasing new models from the rebuilt HildCo factory in the [[St. Ives Compact]] and funding the construction of [[Styk]]'s Tao 'Mechworks.<ref name=TRO3025R-104/><ref name=TRO3039-159/>

By the time of the [[Clan Invasion]] new models of ''Victors'' were being produced which incorporated newly rediscovered [[lostech]] into their design.  The formation of the [[Second Star League]] and destruction of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] would finally win the design acceptance by Combine warriors, while the conquest of Styk and St. Ives by the [[Capellan Confederation]] forced the [[Federated Commonwealth]] to contract General Motors to build more ''Victors''.  Though it had officially fallen out of favor, during the [[FedCom Civil War]] the ''Victor'' remained the favorite of Allied forces, with newer variants seeing use in the years afterwards.<ref name=TRO3025R-104/><ref name=TROU90 />

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Victor'''s primary weapon is a [[Pontiac 100]] [[Autocannon/20]] in its right arm; though some models reported problems with the ammunition feed, this was not a common issue.  The left arm contained the 'Mech's close-range backup of two [[Sorenstein V]] [[medium laser]]s with a [[Holly]] [[SRM-4]] located in the left torso. The autocannon alone is capable of downing most light 'Mechs in a single shot and stripping off the armor of any location on most heavier 'Mechs, leaving its other weapons to take advantage of any weak points in the enemy's armor.  These weapons were originally aimed by a [[Standus 20]] [[Targeting and Tracking System]], but its tendency to project "ghost" targets saw the Standus replaced with the [[MaLandry 34]].<ref name=TRO3039-159/>

==Variants==
*; VTR-9A : An early variant of the ''Victor'' the 9A carries a [[Machine Gun]] and two [[Flamer]]s. To add these three tons of armor was removed from the 'Mech. The additional weapons give the ''Victor'' very capable anti-[[infantry]] capabilities but with the thinner armor the ''Victor'' is more susceptible to being critically damaged by another 'Mech.<ref name=TRSWp154f /> BV (1.0) = 971, BV (2.0) = 1,236<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 174</ref>

*; VTR-9A1 : A modification of the 9A model, the 9A1 adds only two [[Machine Gun]]s to the 'Mech for anti-infantry use. The 'Mech has ten tons of armor, making it better protected than the 9A Model and the two Machine Guns allow the 'Mech to have excellent anti-infantry combat capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,110, BV (2.0) = 1,302<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 175</ref>

*; VTR-9B (C) : A [[Clan]]-tech retrofit of [[SLDF]] VTR-9B ''Victor''s intended for second-line and ''[[solahma]]'' troops, this variant swaps the [[Autocannon|large bore autocannon]] for a [[Gauss rifle]], the [[SRM]] rack for an advanced [[Streak SRM-4]] and standard medium lasers for paired [[ER medium laser]]s. Unlike the similarly armed 9D and 9K variants, lighter Clan weaponry allows this swap without the need to utilize an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and still leaves the refit two tons underweight.<ref name=RSVol4>''Record Sheets Volume Four: Assault 'Mechs''</ref><ref name=BFT>''The Battle for Twycross'', p. 49</ref>  BV (2.0) = 1,925{{cn}}

*; VTR-9D : An upgrade using [[Star League]] technology, the 9D replaces the Autocannon/20 with a Gauss Rifle which can do serious damage at much greater ranges. The 'Mech also carries two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and an SRM-4 launcher for close combat. In order to make these changes possible, the 9D is built on an Endo Steel chassis. With the weight saved the 'Mech also carries an additional ton of armor.<ref name=TROU90 /> BV (1.0) = 1,634, BV (2.0) = 1,717<ref name=TROU90 />

*; VTR-9K : Identical to the VTR-9D upgrade for all intents and purposes; only difference is that the components are sourced from different manufacturers.<ref name=TROU90 />

*; VTR-9Ka : This ''Victor'' variant emerged during the [[Jihad]]. Equipped with five [[Improved Jump Jets]], it can rapidly close with enemy forces to bring its Autocannon/20 into play. Six tons of ammunition allow the pilot to choose from many types of special ammunition. The only drawback to this model is that it only has a single medium laser for backup. BV (2.0) = 1,594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New'', p. 107</ref>

*; VTR-9S : The 9S ''Victor'' removes a ton of armor from 9B the and uses the saved weight to upgrade the SRM-4 launcher to an [[SRM-6]] launcher. This simple upgrade makes the ''Victor'' more effective at close ranges.<ref name=TRSWp154f /> BV (1.0) = 1,140, BV (2.0) = 1,360<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 177</ref>

*; VTR-10D : A more recent variant of the ''Victor'' produced on [[New Valencia]], the 10D is an excellent close combat 'Mech. The 10D variant mounts a powerful [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] as its primary weapon. This is supported by two ER medium lasers and a Streak SRM-4 to finish off a damaged target. The 10D is also capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters, making it an excellent urban combat machine.<ref name=TROU90 /> BV (1.0) = 1,723<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,894<ref name=MUL162>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 162</ref> 

*; VTR-10L : The 10L is armed with a Gauss Rifle as its primary long ranged weapon. This is backed up by three ER medium lasers and a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher for close combat. The 'Mech carries an [[ECM Suite]] as part of its [[Stealth Armor]] system, which allows it to reduce its radar signature and makes the 'Mech harder to target, especially at long range, and also four jump jets that allow the 'Mech to seize the high ground, making this variant of the ''Victor'' an excellent sniper.<ref name=TROU90 /> BV (1.0) = 1,943, BV (2.0) = 2,320<ref name=MUL162/>

*; VTR-10S : The 10S is armed with a mammoth [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]], split between the right and center torsos, supported by a standard Gauss Rifle in the right arm, SRM-4 in the left torso and twin ER medium lasers in the left arm. Carrying the usual ''Victor'' weapons loadout in addition to the Heavy Gauss Rifle is made possible through the use of an Endo-Steel frame and fragile 320-rated [[Extralight engine]]. Lacking the jump jets for which most ''Victor''s are renowned, the -10S mounts an [[anti-missile system]] and is clad in thirteen tons of standard plating. The 10S carries three tons of Heavy Gauss reloads, two of standard Gauss rounds and a single ton of SRM and AMS ammo each.<ref name=RS3050UIS>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade Unabridged - Inner Sphere'', p. 227: "VTR-10S ''Victor''"</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,034<ref name=MUL162/>

*; VTR-11D : Production began on the 11D on [[New Valencia]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Powered by a [[Light Engine]], the 11D adds an additional ton and a half of armor over that on the 10D. Two [[ER Large Laser]]s provide long-range firepower and the Streak SRM-4 is retained. The autocannon is replaced with a [[rotary autocannon/5]] and three tons of ammunition in a [[CASE]]-protected bin. A C3 Slave allows integration with a C3 unit. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s are able to effectively manage the heat levels.<ref name=TROU90>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 90</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,021<ref name=MUL162/>

*; VTR-12D : A return to the classic formula, this ''Victor'' has a [[Gauss rifle]] in the right arm, two [[Medium Re-Engineered Laser]]s in the left arm, and an SRM-4 in the left torso. To improve survivability, this configuration uses a [[Light Engine]] and [[Heavy-Duty Gyro]]. The weapons are tied into an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], and the right torso carries a [[CASE II]] system to protect against missile and Gauss Rifle explosions. BV 92.0) = 1,935<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 32</ref>

*; VTR-C : Based on the 9K variant, the VTR-C was built to incorporate a [[C3 slave]] unit, allowing the 'Mech to work as part of a C3 lance. In order to do this, a heat sink was removed. Otherwise, this variant of the ''Victor'' is identical to the 9K model.<ref name=TROU90 /> BV (1.0) = 1,601<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 209</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,925<ref name=MUL162/>

*; VTR-Cr : A [[3069]] field refit, this version uses an then [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 boosted slave]] to cut through the electronic interference common on [[Jihad]] battlefields. In addition it replaces the AC/20 with a [[Hyper-Velocity AC/10]]. A Streak SRM-4 and pair of medium lasers round out the armament. [[CASE]] systems protect the ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,465<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New'', p. 108</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3416/victor-vtr-cr MUL Profile for the Victor VTR-Cr variant with Introduction year, BV2 and Alpha Strike Data Card.]</ref>

=== Custom Variants ===
*; VTR-9B ''Victor'' Kataga: This custom ''Victor'' was used by [[SLDF]] [[Major General]] [[Carlos Kataga]]. It upgrades the engine to a [[320 XL]], and the Chassis to [[Endo Steel]].  This allowed for a 30% increase in overall armor, which was rebalanced towards the front.  The [[AC/20]] was upgraded to a [[Gauss Rifle]] and the two [[Medium Laser]]s and [[SRM 4]] were replaced with [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, two Medium Lasers, and a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. The heat sinks were upgraded to double strength. BV (2.0) - 1,991<ref name=HTPNDE>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/historical-turning-points-new-dallas-29254/msg1886861/#msg1886861 Official Errata] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: New Dallas]]'' produced this new record sheet, replacing what had previously been the ''Rifleman II (Kataga)'' in canon. Beyond the name and visual appearance, the 'Mech stats remained essentially unchanged.</ref>

*; VTR-9B ''Victor'' Li : The custom ''Victor'' used by ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Li Dok To]] in the [[Fourth Succession War]], this variant removed all the standard weapons and replaced them with a single [[LRM-15]] mounted in the left torso and ten medium lasers carried in the 'Mech's right arm. Armor and movement profiles remained unchanged, but it carried a total of nineteen heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 32</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3402/victor-vtr-9b-li MUL Profile for the Victor VTR-9B Li variant]</ref>

*; VTR-9B ''Victor'' Shoji : Used by the [[Fifth Benjamin Regulars]] commander on [[Royal]] during the [[War of Davion Succession]], this ''Victor''-9B variant removes the AC/20 and replaces it with an AC/10 and two more tons of ammo. The medium lasers have been removed and replaced with three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. The ''Victor'' variant is equipped with ten Double Heat sinks, and the remaining tonnage has been devoted to additional armor.<ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 128</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5864/victor-vtr-9b-shoji MUL Profile for the Victor VTR-9B Shoji variant]</ref>

*; VTR-9K2 ''Victor'' St. James : After his son was killed in the [[Taurian Concordat]] invasion of the [[Federated Suns]], [[Benedict St. James]] had his VTR-9K refitted with [[Rules_Level#Experimental_Rules|experimental]] weapons and equipment to allow him to take his revenge. Replacing the standard weapons with a [[Long Tom Cannon]] and two [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s, St. James' ''Victor'' can inflict massive amounts of damage on his prey. The 'Mech's jump jets had to be removed to make way for the weapons load, and technicians equipped it with a [[Patchwork Armor|patchwork]] of [[ferro-fibrous]] and standard armor as another weight saving measure. A [[Supercharger]] mounted on the engine provides the ''Victor'' with unexpected bursts of speed. BV (2.0) = 2,006<ref name="XTR:Pirates">''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 7</ref>

===Apocryphal Variants===
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''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Call to Arms|''MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms'' Expansion Pack]]:''
*; VTR-9P : Introduced as of [[3027]], this variant drops the VTR-9B's AC/20 and one medium laser for an AC/10 and larger SRM-6 rack while freeing up the weight to carry a massive [[Sword (weapon)|assault claymore]] in its left arm.<ref name=MW5CtA>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms''</ref>

''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Heroes of the Inner Sphere|''MechWarrior 5: Heroes of the Inner Sphere'' Expansion Pack]]:''
*; <span id="VTR-BSK">VTR-BSK</span> ''Basilisk'': Piloted by [[Henrik Cole]] and his grandfather, who attempted to overthrow the then head of [[House Cole]] but failed and was forced to flee quickly. ''Basilisk'' was built upon an XL engine and is armed with two medium lasers in the left arm, three [[Streak SRM-2]]s in the left torso (with two tons of reloads), two [[LB 10-X AC]]-SLD (solid slugs) mounted in the right arm (with two tons of reloads), and a [[Guardian ECM]] mounted in the right torso.  The 'Mech is equipped with three jump jets, one in each leg along with one in the center torso.  Thirteen double heat sinks keep the 'Mech cold.<ref name=MW5HoIS>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Heroes of the Inner Sphere''</ref>

''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*; VTR-DS ''Dragon Slayer'' : [[Ardan Sortek]]'s personal [[Hero 'Mech|'Mech]] mounts a 330-rated [[XL engine]], Endo Steel and Double Heat Sinks to support a weapons array consisting of a Gauss Rifle and [[PPC]] in its right and left arms respectively and twin medium pulse lasers in the right torso and SRM-6 in the left. While also appearing in the base game, the ''MechWarrior 5: Legend of the Kestrel Lancers'' DLC would also see Sortek pilot this variant against the player.<ref name=MW5LotKL>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Legend of the Kestrel Lancers''</ref>
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== Design Quirks ==
The ''Victor'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: Design Quirk Table</ref>
* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]

==Notable pilots==
: See: [[:Category:Notable Victor Pilots]]

==Related Designs==
* ''[[Lu Wei Bing]]'' - A [[thirty-second-century]] 85-ton 'Mech, created as a replacement for the ''Victor'' after Shengli Arms lost their assault 'Mech factories during the Victoria War.
* ''[[Templar]]'' - Prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]], this OmniMech was designed as a replacement for the ''Victor'' in the AFFC.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161</ref>
* ''[[Templar III]]'' - When GM put the ''Victor'' back into production in the 3080s, they redesigned it to share many components with the ''Templar III''.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, Vol. 18'', p. 13</ref>

==Notes==
* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Victor'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry.
* An official errata ruling was issued for ''[[Historical Turning Points: New Dallas]]'' changing stats for the customized [[Rifleman II|''Rifleman II'' "Kataga"]] into a customized ''Victor'', removing the customized ''Rifleman II'' from canon.<ref name=HTPNDE/>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
3025 Victor1.jpg|Original VTR-9B ''Victor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
Victor RGilClan v18.png|''Victor'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18|RG:ilClan v18]]''
VTR-9K.png|VTR-9K ''Victor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
3050U Victor.jpg|VTR-9K ''Victor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
VTR-9K2 Victor.jpg|St. James-variant VTR-9K2 ''Victor'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates|XTRO:Pirates]]''
VTR-9K_CT.PNG|VTR-9K ''Victor'' from ''[[CityTech, Second Edition|CityTech]]''
Camomercsvanguardlegion.png|A ''Victor'' bearing the colors of the [[Vanguard Legion]] from ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised|FM:Mercenaries Rev.]]
Victor OpKlondike.jpg|A [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''Victor'' on [[Eden]]
Victor (Night Lightning) BTLegends.jpg|[[Alys Rousset-Marik|Alys Rousset-Marik's]] ''Victor'' ''Night Lightning'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]''
MW4-M Victor.png|Model of ''Victor'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4]]''
MWO-Victor.png|Model of ''Victor'' from [[MechWarrior Online|MWO]] 
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
* ''[[The Battle for Twycross]]''
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[The Dying Time]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
* ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' (novel)
* ''[[The Inheritance of Duty]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
* ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]''
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets Volume Four: Assault 'Mechs]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
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