Editing Wyvern

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Wyvern.jpg
|name=''Wyvern''
|manufacturer=[[Maltex Corporation]]
|production year=2660
|model=WVE-5N
|cost = 3,470,865 C-bills<ref name=CO107/>
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type =BattleMech
|mass=45
|feet=biped
|chassis=[[Ost Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Kilosh 1000]] with [[CASE]]
|engine=[[GM 180]]
|comsys=[[Ostmann AMB]]
|T&T=[[Scrambler-7 Series]]
|heat sinks=12 [[Heat Sink|single]]
|speed=64.8
|jumpjets=[[Northrup 750]]
|armament=
*1x [[LRM-10]]
*1x [[Large Laser]]
*2x [[Small Laser]]s
*1x [[SRM-6]] 
|BV (1.0)=883<ref name=CO107>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,089<ref name=TRO3050U-196>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 196-197 "WVE-5N Wyvern"</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Wyvern''''' was designed in [[Introduction Year::2660]] as an urban warfare [[BattleMech]] for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. While considered slow when compared to other [[medium 'Mech]]s, and indeed vulnerable if forced to engage in open country, the ''Wyvern'' quickly proved itself to be one of the best urban combatants ever built.  Thanks to its combination of weaponry, heavy armor and [[jump jet]]s the ''Wyvern'' can take on and destroy 'Mechs well outside its weight class.  Standard practice during battle was for the ''Wyvern'' to use its impressive maneuverability to move around obstacles other 'Mechs couldn't navigate and get behind an enemy to unleash considerable firepower on their exposed rear.  Unfortunately the ''Wyvern'' proved to be too good at its job, which included not just urban defense and garrison duty but crowd control as well; few [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] relished the task of pacifying a city and threatening unarmed protestors.  Despite the stigma associated with it there were some MechWarriors who enjoyed piloting the ''Wyvern''; they were amongst the proudest in the SLDF.<ref name=TRO3050U-196/><ref name=TRO2750-28>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 28-29 "WVE-5N Wyvern"</ref><ref name=TRO3025R-52>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 52-53 "WVE-6N Wyvern"</ref><ref name=TRO3039-156>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 256-257 "WVE-6N Wyvern"</ref>

In the wake of the [[Star League]]'s collapse the ''Wyvern'' continued to serve in the [[Successor States]] and the [[Maltex Corporation]] continued to build new ''Wyverns'' from their factory on [[Errai]].  However when the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] began and some of the 'Mech's components became [[lostech]], the company was forced to produce a downgraded version, shifting what advanced technology they could produce over to try and keep the ''[[Thug]]'' line going.  Finally the ''Wyvern'' factory was destroyed in [[2835]] by a [[battalion]] of raiders which took great pains to hide their identities.  As the [[Third Succession War]] kicked off both sides wished to preserve what little remained of their infrastructure and in most cases refused to engage each other in cities or industrial complexes.  This change relegated the ''Wyvern'' to fighting in other areas where speed was not a factor, such as mountainous or heavily-forested terrain.<ref name=TRO3050U-196/><ref name=TRO3039-156/>

Despite losses suffered over the years up through to the [[Clan Invasion]] all of the Successor States could still field at least one ''Wyvern'' in their arsenal, although few variants were ever attempted.  [[ComStar]] used the ''Wyvern'' to outfit their [[Com Guards]] and, in the lead-up to the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], did modify the 'Mech into one of their so-called "[[Clanbuster]]s" to better combat the threat of the [[Clans]].  It wouldn't be until [[3064]] that Maltex finally restarted their ''Wyvern'' production line and a series of upgrades were developed to take advantage of rediscovered [[lostech]] which would see use of the ''Wyvern'' renewed.<ref name=TRO3050U-196/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Wyvern'' carries an eclectic, but effective, mix of weapons. The primary weapon used is a Nightwind [[Large Laser]], an old but extremely reliable weapon, in its right arm.  All of the laser's components are battle-tested and quite sturdy, but are so bulky that it makes the Nightwind one of the largest military lasers ever built.  The Nightwind is backed up by a pair of Starflash [[Small Laser]]s in the same location.  These were later additions, but in a testament to the large laser's robustness they are able to draw power directly from the Nightwind's primary feed without any loss in efficiency for any of the weapons.<ref name=TRO2750-28/><ref name=TRO3025R-52/><ref name=TRO3050U-196/>

Additional long-range firepower comes from a Jackson Dart-10 [[LRM-10]] launcher mounted in the center torso and fed by one ton of [[CASE]]-protected reloads in the left torso.  Unfortunately the launcher is directly in front of the [[fusion engine]] and its reload feed passes dangerously close to the core.  Too much heat given off by the engine can force the launcher to automatically shut down; for a MechWarrior to override this safety function could lead to the ammunition cooking off in the loading tubes.  The only proven solution is to keep the engine's temperature as low as possible, which can be a problem in protracted combat situations.  In stark contrast is a Totschlagen-6 [[SRM-6]] launcher with one ton of CASE-protected reloads mounted in the right torso.  While not as well known as [[Holly]]-brand launchers, the Totschlagen is sturdy and reliable with its compact ammo feed mounted directly atop the CASE, shortening reload time.  The vertical assembly also allows the 'Mech to perform a "schlagen hop" - jumping up and down in place - to clear any jams.<ref name=TRO2750-28/><ref name=TRO3025R-52/><ref name=TRO3050U-196/>

The ''Wyvern'' achieves its great maneuverability through the use of four Northrup 750 [[jump jets]], one of each mounted in either side torso and upper legs, giving it a total jumping distance of 120 meters.  It is also well protected with nine and a half tons of Kilosh 1000 armor, made possible by the use of an [[Endo Steel]] frame.  Its slow top speed of 65 km/h and cruising speed of 43 km/h means the ''Wyvern'' has trouble escaping from an opponent if caught in the open, although in a built-up cityscape how fast a 'Mech can run is less of an issue.<ref name=TRO2750-28/><ref name=TRO3025R-52/><ref name=TRO3050U-196/>

==Variants==
*;WVE-5Nb : This upgrade, introduced concurrently with the original and utilized by the [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] brigades, uses an [[XL engine]] for power. That change enabled an upgrade of the large laser to a [[Large Pulse Laser|pulse laser]] version and one of the small lasers to a [[medium laser]], while an additional [[heat sink]] helps keep down the extra heat created by these weapons.<ref name=TRO3075-169>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169 "SLDF Royal Units"</ref> BV (2.0)= 1,006<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 20</ref>

*;WVE-5Nsl : This Star League Defense Force variant has been upgraded to use an [[ER Large Laser]] instead of the large laser, ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s, replaces the SRM-6 with three [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with a ton of ammo between them, and adds an additional small laser to the head.<ref name=ER2750-137>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 137 "Era Tracks - Martial Olympiad: Enemy in the Everglades"</ref>

*;WVN-5UX ''Wyvern City'' : This was designed for the SLDF as a command 'Mech for battalion commanders. This variant was equipped with an [[ER Large Laser]], two SRM-6 launchers with ammo in CASE-protected bays, and two [[Vehicular Grenade Launcher]]s for anti-infantry work. In the space that was freed by making these modifications, engineers added a [[Cockpit Command Console]] and a [[Supercharger]] which allowed the ''Wyvern City'' to sprint at up to 86 km/h. This equipment let a battalion commander coordinate the attacks of his unit, while still being able to reach trouble zones quickly. The only four prototypes were scrapped in [[2687]]. <ref name=XTRO:GSp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 4</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,273<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 17</ref>

*;WVE-6N : The 6N ''Wyvern'' is a downgraded version of the 'Mech produced starting in [[2821]], with Maltex removing the Endo Steel internal structure as well as the CASE in the left and right torsos to prioritize their use on the more favored ''Thug''. While the loss of the weight from the CASE systems somewhat offsets the weight added by losing the Endo Steel structure, the ''Wyvern'' still loses one ton of armor protection. The weapons systems, as well as the 'Mech's speed and jumping capabilities, remained unchanged, with Maltex even rerouting the LRM ammo feed during the removal of the CASE to alleviate the risk of ammunition cook-off.<ref name=TRO3025R-52/> <ref name=TRO3039-156/> BV (1.0) = 797<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 124</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,005<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 117</ref>

*;WVE-9N : One of the so-called "Clanbuster" refits developed by ComStar in [[3052]], the 9N takes advantage of pulse laser technology by upgrading the large laser to a Tronel XIII [[Large Pulse Laser]] and upgrades both of the small lasers to Tronel XII [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. To facilitate this, one and a half tons of armor had to be removed and the SRM launcher has been downgraded to a highly accurate Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. <ref name="T(SP)p12+">''Tukayyid (scenario pack)'', pp. 12-17, "Com Guard Mechs"</ref> <ref name=TRO3050U-196/> BV (1.0) = 951<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 119</ref>

*;WVE-10N : Produced by Maltex on their rebuilt production lines in [[3065]] for the Com Guards, the 10N is an upgrade of the 9N that transforms the ''Wyvern'' from a brutal street fighter into a long-range sniper. The 'Mech's speed, jumping capabilities, and LRM-10 with CASE-protected ammo have been retained, but otherwise everything else has changed. The 10N carries eight tons of standard armor. The primary weapon has been changed from a large pulse laser to an [[ER PPC]], while one of the medium pulse lasers and the Streak launcher was dropped. The ''Wyvern'' has also had a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] installed as well as an [[improved C3 computer]] to allow it to use targeting telemetry from its comrades. <ref name=TRO3050U-196/> BV (1.0) = 1,098<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 80</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,199<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 120</ref>

== Design Quirks ==
The ''Wyvern'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Wyvern Entry.</ref>
* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]

The WVN-5UX ''Wyvern City'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:GSp4/>
* [[Command BattleMech]]
* [[Distracting]]
* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2687]]

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Wyvern IIC]]'' - The ''Wyvern'' was one of the 'Mechs carried on the [[Operation Exodus|exodus]] with [[Aleksandr Kerensky|General Kerensky]] and the remnants of the SLDF. The Clans have created their own variant of the ''Wyvern'' called the [[Wyvern IIC]] which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 1,426, BV (2.0) = 1,624

== Notable Pilots ==
* [[Four Horsemen of Errai]]

==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 ''Wyvern'' may have been among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. He was explicitly unsure about the ''Wyvern''.
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Lindwurm'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LND-5M'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Wyvern.jpg|Original WVE-5N ''Wyvern'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]''
File:WVE-Wyvern.png|WVE-6N '' Wyvern''  from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]''
Image:3039 Wyvern.jpg|WVE-6N ''Wyvern'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
Image:3050U Wyvern.jpg|WVE-5N ''Wyvern'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
Image:Wyvern_City_XTROGunslingers.png|Experimental WVN-5UX ''Wyvern City'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers|XTRO:Gunslingers]]''
Image:Battle of Tukayyid (13).jpg|A ''Wyvern'' during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] from ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]''
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