Golden Lion
Overview:
The Golden Lion is a medium-weight, mid-speed trooper BattleMech fielded
originally by Clan Cloud Cobra. Based upon the SLDF Centurion, the Golden Lion
is a robust and capable opponent that carries a heavy array of firepower, but
is fairly cool-running and possesses an average speed. One of the oldest
BattleMechs remaining on the Clan roster, the Golden Lion has three variant
models, one produced by the Fire Mandrills the second by the Nova Cats, and the
third by Clan Wolf--all of which of which adjust the type of ballistic weapon
and the size of the missile launcher fitted to the design. In addition, the
Diamond Sharks produce all four models for sale to the Clans. Over the years,
this BattleMech has become a staple of all the Clans and can be encountered in
nearly every Clan formation.
Capabilities:
Massing 50-tons, the Golden Lion uses a 300-rate extra-light fusion engine
allowing it to acheive speeds of 64.8 kilometers per hour (walking) and 97.2
kph (running). Like many of the heavier Clan BattleMechs, the design lacks jump
jets, but the heavy firepower carried somewhat alleviates this flaw. The design
incorporates endo-steel internal structure and eight and a half tons of
ferro-fibrous armor plating (96.44% of maximum coverage) to ensure a hefty
weapons package as well as survivability upon the battlefield.
The basic Golden Lion owes its lineage to the SLDF Centurion, and for the most
parts its weapons mirror that ancient BattleMech. In the right arm is a Class
10 Ultra auto-cannon, with three tons of ammunition allowing for sustained
fire. As with the Centurion, the inclusion of the autocannon forced the
designers to remove the right hand actuator from the BattleMech. The secondary
weapon is an LRM-15 launcher in the left torso, which has been fitted with
Artemis IV. Three tons of ammunition are provided for this weapon system as
well, ensuring that the Golden Lion only seldom has to worry about depleting
its ammo supply.
Two ER Medium Lasers supplement the missiles and ballistic weaponry, one in the
left arm and the second in the head. A third ER Medium is also mounted, this
one located in the right torso, but is posistioned to fire into the rear arc of
the design. Although there are many critics who consider the rear-firing weapon
to be a waste of valuable tonnage, it has proven highly useful in combat,
especially against Warriors who do not expect a Clan BattleMech to feature rear
firing weapons.
All models of the Golden Lion are cool-running and handle well with just the
basic ten double-strength heat sinks loaded into the engine core.
Deployment:
Although the Cats, Cobras, Mandrills, Sharks, and Wolves remain the primary
users, the Golden Lion can be encountered in any toumen and is one of the
more common BattleMechs of the Clan forces.
Variants:
Three major variant models exist, produced by the Fire Mandrills, the Nova
Cats, and the Wolves.
The Fire Mandrill's Golden Lion Mk L Mod FM downgrades the LRM rack to a
10-missle unit, with two tons of ammunition, which keeps the same total number
of salvoes. The Ultra AC-10 has been replaced with a LB-20X autocannon equipped
with three tons of ammunition, typically two of slug and one of cluster. All
other systems and armor remain the same.
Similar to the Mod FM is the Nova Cats Mod NC. This model keeps the same armor,
heat sinks, and secondary weapons as the Mod FM, but replaces the LB-20X with a
high-powered Gauss Rifle equipped with three tons of ammunition.
Finally, the Wolf Mod W replaces the Ultra AC-10 with an LB-10X model and two
tons of ammunition, downgrades the LRM-15 rack to a 10-tube system, and loses
one ton of LRM ammunition in order to add a three-ton targeting computer module
to the right torso.
Golden Lion Mk L Mod CC (Prime)
Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 9,973,500 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,985
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Ultra AC/10
1 LRM-15 w/ Artemis IV FCS
3 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2.50
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 163 8.50
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
CASE Locations: LT, RA 0.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 22
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 22
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Ultra AC/10 RA 3 4 10.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
LRM-15 LT 5 2 3.50
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser HD 5 1 1.00
@Ultra AC/10 (30) RA - 3 3.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24) LT - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 14
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 5 Points: 20
6 5 5 3 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Golden Lion Mk L Mod FM
Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 10,281,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,892
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 LB 20-X AC
1 LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
3 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2.50
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 163 8.50
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 LL, 1 RL
CASE Locations: LT, RT 0.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 22
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 22
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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LB 20-X AC RA 6 9 12.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
LRM-10 LT 4 1 2.50
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser HD 5 1 1.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (5) RT - 1 1.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (10) RT - 2 2.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24) LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 11
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 5 Points: 19
6 4 4 1 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1, FLK 1/1/0
Golden Lion Mk L Mod NC
Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 9,831,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,062
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Gauss Rifle
1 LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
3 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2.50
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 163 8.50
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 LL, 1 RL
CASE Locations: LT, RA 0.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 22
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 22
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Gauss Rifle RA 1 6 12.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
LRM-10 LT 4 1 2.50
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser HD 5 1 1.00
@Gauss Rifle (24) RA - 3 3.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24) LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 14
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 5 Points: 21
6 4 4 3 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Golden Lion Mk L Mod W
Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 10,026,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,838
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 LB 10-X AC
3 ER Medium Lasers
1 LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2.50
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 163 8.50
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
CASE Locations: LT, RA 0.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 22
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 22
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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LB 10-X AC RA 2 5 10.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
LRM-10 LT 4 1 2.50
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser HD 5 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10) RA - 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10) RA - 1 1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24) LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 13
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 5 Points: 18
6 4 4 2 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1, FLK 1/1/1