The XL engine has been a standard for OmniMechs but they make the chassis weaker. With the addition of endo steel or ferro fibrous, it becomes more expensive and sacrifices valuable pod space. The trade-off is usually good but Clan Blood Spirit decided to try something a little different. After years in the making, the dangerous and reliable Goliath marched off of the assembly lines in 3055. A huge success, other Clans showed interest and obtained them by 3058.
Capabilities
The Goliath is comparable to the Dire Wolf or Warhawk when it comes to firepower. It relies on powerful energy weapon systems and high-powered ballistics for most of the configurations. The chassis is slow compared to other assault mechs but it has survivability due to its lack of an XL engine. Also, its lack of specialty armor and internals makes it less expensive than a typical OmniMech. Easy to repair, easy to maintain, and with more than enough pod space to mount heavy weapons, the Goliath is more than welcome on the front lines.
Variants
The Primary Configuration is a generalist, fairly popular among Clan Blood Spirit command. The right arm carries two large lasers and the center torso carries a large pulse laser. The left arm has a 20 class ultra autocannon for anything that survives enough to close in on the Goliath. As backup, it relies on a streak SRM-6 system above the right shoulder.
Alternate A is a dangerous and extremely valuable sniper. Each arm carries dual large lasers which are linked to a targeting computer. Its slow speed is barely a weakness for this configuration because of its accuracy at long range. Amazingly, it carries enough heat sinks to fire them with little worry about heat buildup. As a bonus, it carries dual AMS and a streak SRM-6.
Alternate B is another generalist, more popular than the Primary configuration. The right arm carries a powerful gauss rifle paired with a PPC within the center torso. When the enemy closes in, it relies on 6 medium lasers in the left arm and a dual streak SRM 6 system. It is capable of performing several roles but this configuration is often used in duels.
Alternate C is a dangerous missile platform. Each arm has dual LRM-20 launchers with enough ammunition to survive a short battle. For backup it carries quad medium pulse lasers and a narc missile beacon. Despite being so deadly it is rare due to its specialized nature.
Alternate D was designed for dueling, but other Clans have used it extensively for urban battles. Among the invading clans, this variant is found near the border where it can cause havoc to spheroids. It carries three large pulse lasers and an LB-20-X autocannon which perform well in urban warfare. Surprisingly, it has enough ammunition to carry both cluster and slug types, making it more versatile.
The Goliath was revised with new technologies outside of the Blood Spirit’s grasp. Amazingly, these are probably the most destructive.
Alternate E showcases new ATM systems. The left arm carries dual ATM-6 launchers with sufficient ammunition for short engagement. When the ATM’s run dry, this variant can rely on dual PPCs and a central large pulse laser. As a bonus, the right torso holds three small pulse lasers.
Alternate H is the deadly heavy laser configuration. The right arm holds two heavy large lasers which can cause extensive damage to any chassis. The left arm and center torso has large lasers to make up for the heavy large lasers short range. All laser weapons are linked to a targeting computer and can be bracket-fired with little worry about heat. When the enemy closes it can rely on 3 SRM-6 systems. This variant has become very popular among the Clans.
Alternate S was designed for specialized combat against the Inner Sphere and is the only jumping configuration. This version carries an amazing number of pulse lasers making it deadly in medium and short range. It can use its 3 large pulse lasers in long range, then rely on two medium and three small pulse lasers up close. It also has 3 SRM-6 systems, a flamer, and an active probe.
Alternate G relies on the heavy HAG-40 weapon in its left arm. It is heavy and bulky, but it has enough ammunition to last a while in battle. The right arm holds dual large lasers which have about the same range as the HAG. To round out the config it carries 3 medium lasers.
Deployment
In the beginning, Clan Blood Spirit created the Goliath complete with its Primary, A, B, C, and D configurations. They wreaked havoc in the homeworlds and survived plenty of engagements, catching the attention of other Clans. Other Clans purchaced or won the design, where it was then upgraded with S, E, H, and G variants. After several trials and raids, Clan Blood Spirit aquired the new configuration. The Goliath is found in every Clan, more common among the homeworlds and little among the Inner Sphere.
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