Gigantor (Dreadnought)
Overview:
The origin of the Super Heavy BattleMech dates back to the final years of the original Star League with Stefan Amaris and the original Matar or Behemoth design. Although the Behemoth design failed, the Word of Blake successfully deployed the Super Heavy Omega design to defend Terra in 3078. In 3090, the Lyran Commonwealth, under the direction of Archon Adam Steiner, started the design of Super Heavy ‘Mechs with the first one being manufactured in 3097 called the Gigantor. Some have speculated that this design was a perfect fit for his defensive strategies against Clans Jade Falcon and Wolf.
The Gigantor is a 200 ton Battlemech that has a Dreadnought classification for being over 100 tons. Most assume since the ‘Mech is so gigantic or enormous that it was named Gigantor although some farfetched rumors say it was named after an ancient Terran cartoon involving a flying robot. The design has incredible durability with its 74.5 tons of Hardened Armor and an Angel ECM suite. Its survivability is further enhanced by its energy only armament with an impressive 7 ER Large Lasers, 14 ER medium Lasers and 6 Flamers. Like other slow units, the Gigantor is meant primarily for defensive roles and needs supporting units to maximize its effectiveness.
Game Notes:
Constructed using the Superheavy ‘Mech construction rules on pages 248-263 from the Battletech Field Manual 3145.
Model: Gigantor
Configuration: Biped Battlemech
Mass: 200 tons
Technology Base: Mixed (Base- Inner Sphere, Clan where noted)
Engine: 400 XL Engine, 26.5 tons (Clan)(1 critical in LT, RT)
Walking MP: 2
Running MP: 2
Jumping MP: 0
Cockpit: 4 tons
Gyro: 8 tons
Internal Structure: Endo Steel, 20 tons (3 critical LA, 3 RA, 1 CT)
Heat Sinks: 30(60) (Clan)(1 Double Heat Sink in LA, RA, 6 in LT, RT)
Armor: 74.5 tons of Hardened Armor (596)
Internal Structure Armor
H: 4 12
CT: 60 80 Front/ 40 Rear
LT/RT: 42 64 Front/ 20 Rear
LA/RA: 33 64
LL/RL: 42 84
Weapons and Equipment:
7 ER Large lasers (Clan)(28 tons)(1 ER Large Laser in LL-R, RL-R, LA, RA, LT, RT, CT)
14 ER Medium Lasers (Clan)(14 tons)(1 ER Medium laser in LL-R, RL-R, LA, RA, 4 in CT, 3 in LT, RT)
6 Flamers (Clan)(3 tons)(1 Flamer in LT-R, RT-R, 2 in LA,RA)
1 Angel ECM (Clan)(2 tons)(Head)
Design has all Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm and Hand Actuators.
