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| |imagedropdown=File:Dragon.png | | |imagedropdown=File:Dragon.png |
| |name=Dragon | | |name=Dragon |
| + | |release=Inner Sphere Mechpack |
| |tech=Inner Sphere | | |tech=Inner Sphere |
| |class=Heavy | | |class=Heavy |
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| {{Mech Description | | {{Mech Description |
- | |Description=With its high-speed capability and respectable firepower, the Dragon is well-suited to its role as a close-support line Mech. | + | |Description=With its high-speed capability and respectable firepower, the Dragon is well-suited to its role as a close-support line Mech. |
- | |Strengths=One of the fastest heavy mechs, its top speed resembles that of a much smaller chassis, though at a cost of much offensive firepower. Its agility and torso twist efficiency make it a premier brawler, and in capable hands it presents an significant threat. Its armor protection, at 390 points, make it extremely tough to kill. Its ballistic heavy configuration is geared primarily towards close range combat, though its distribution of weapons slots allow it considerable versatility for an Inner Sphere mech. The right arm is capable of carrying the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]], giving it considerable first strike potential.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref> | + | |Strengths=One of the fastest heavy mechs, its top speed resembles that of a much smaller chassis, though at a cost of some offensive firepower. Its agility and torso twist efficiency make it a premier brawler, and in the right hands it presents an significant threat capable of brutalizing enemies. Its armor protection, at 390 points, make it extremely tough to kill. Its ballistic heavy configuration is geared primarily towards close range combat, though its distribution of weapons slots allow it considerable versatility for an Inner Sphere mech. The right arm is capable of carrying the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]], giving it considerable first strike potential.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref> |
| |Weaknesses=Its electronics suite is designed to permit this unit to approach enemies in relative secrecy, but enables missile equipped units to obtain weapons lock more quickly. A serious close quarters threat, the Dragon should be targeted with long range weapons if possible, and under no circumstances should it be allowed to penetrate defensive perimeters. One minor complaint that combat pilots have expressed with the chassis is the prominent cockpit window supports, which can partially block vision. This is a small concern however, and with some experience the supports are not noticable in combat situations.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref> | | |Weaknesses=Its electronics suite is designed to permit this unit to approach enemies in relative secrecy, but enables missile equipped units to obtain weapons lock more quickly. A serious close quarters threat, the Dragon should be targeted with long range weapons if possible, and under no circumstances should it be allowed to penetrate defensive perimeters. One minor complaint that combat pilots have expressed with the chassis is the prominent cockpit window supports, which can partially block vision. This is a small concern however, and with some experience the supports are not noticable in combat situations.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref> |
| |Acceleration=12.00 | | |Acceleration=12.00 |
| + | |Best Acceleration=15.74 m/sec [[Ares]] |
| + | |Worst Acceleration=4.75 m/sec [[Yeoman]] |
| |Deceleration=18.00 | | |Deceleration=18.00 |
| + | |Best Deceleration=23.61 m/sec [[Ares]] |
| + | |Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec |
| |Turn Rate=0.79 | | |Turn Rate=0.79 |
- | |Torso Twist=140 | + | |Best Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec |
| + | |Worst Turn Rate=0.44 º/sec |
| |Twist Speed=70 | | |Twist Speed=70 |
| + | |Best Twist Speed=110 º/sec [[Rifleman]] |
| + | |Worst Twist Speed=45 º/sec |
| |Elevation=40 | | |Elevation=40 |
| + | |Best Elevation=90º [[Rifleman]] |
| + | |Worst Elevation=30º |
| |Heat Capacity=39.0 | | |Heat Capacity=39.0 |
| + | |Best Heat Capacity=58.0 |
| + | |Worst Heat Capacity=37.0 [[Argus]] |
| + | |Torso Twist=140 |
| + | |Best Torso Twist=360º |
| + | |Worst Torso Twist=120º |
| |Damage Multiplier=1.71 | | |Damage Multiplier=1.71 |
| + | |Best Damage Multiplier=1.70 [[Dragon]] |
| + | |Worst Damage Multiplier=1.55 [[Yeoman]] |
| |Kill Bonus=315 | | |Kill Bonus=315 |
| + | |Best Kill Bonus=315 |
| + | |Worst Kill Bonus=315 |
| + | |Max Armor=390 |
| + | |Best Max Armor=390 points [[Dragon]] |
| + | |Worst Max Armor=330 points [[Ares]] |
| + | |Free Tonnage=45.1 |
| + | |Best Free Tonnage=49.1 tons [[Yeoman]] |
| + | |Worst Free Tonnage=43.6 tons [[Ares]] |
| + | |base speed=78.98 |
| + | |1st upgrade=0.5 |
| + | |1st speed=85.0 |
| + | |2nd upgrade=1.5 |
| + | |2nd speed=91.01 |
| + | |3rd upgrade=3.0 |
| + | |3rd speed=97.02 |
| + | |4th upgrade=5.0 |
| + | |4th speed=103.03 |
| + | |5th upgrade=7.5 |
| + | |5th speed=109.04 |
| + | |6th upgrade=10.5 |
| + | |6th speed=115.06 |
| + | |final upgrade=10.5 |
| + | |top speed=115.06 |
| + | |engine size=Mid |
| + | |increments=6 |
| |Second Mech Picture Link=dragonslots.jpg | | |Second Mech Picture Link=dragonslots.jpg |
| |Left Arm Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]] | | |Left Arm Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]] |
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| |cost=C-bills | | |cost=C-bills |
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- | <font size="5">'''Dragon'''</font>
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- | ==Description==
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- | With its high-speed capability and respectable firepower, the Dragon is well-suited to its role as a close-support line Mech.
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- | == Tactical Analysis ==
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- | '''Strengths'''<br>
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- | One of the fastest heavy mechs, its top speed resembles that of a much smaller chassis, though at a cost of much offensive firepower. Its agility and torso twist efficiency make it a premier brawler, and in capable hands it presents an significant threat. Its armor protection, at 390 points, make it extremely tough to kill. Its ballistic heavy configuration is geared primarily towards close range combat, though its distribution of weapons slots allow it considerable versatility for an Inner Sphere mech. The right arm is capable of carrying the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]], giving it considerable first strike potential.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
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- | '''Weaknesses'''<br>
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- | Its electronics suite is designed to permit this unit to approach enemies in relative secrecy, but enables missile equipped units to obtain weapons lock more quickly. A serious close quarters threat, the Dragon should be targeted with long range weapons if possible, and under no circumstances should it be allowed to penetrate defensive perimeters. One minor complaint that combat pilots have expressed with the chassis is the prominent cockpit window supports, which can partially block vision. This is a small concern however, and with some experience the supports are not noticable in combat situations.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
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- | ==Chassis==
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- | '''Performance Specifications'''
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- | <table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' width="200px">
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- | Acceleration<br>
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- | Deceleration<br>
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- | Turn Rate<br>
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- | Torso Twist<br>
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- | Twist Speed<br>
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- | Elevation<br>
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- | Heat Capacity<br>
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- | Damage Multiplier<br>
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- | Kill Bonus<br>
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- | </td>
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- | <td align="center">
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- | <!--Acceleration-->12.00<br>
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- | <!--Deceleration-->18.00<br>
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- | <!--Turn Rate-->0.79<br>
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- | <!--Torso Twist-->140<br>
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- | <!--Twist Speed-->70<br>
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- | <!--Elevation-->40<br>
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- | <!--Heat Capacity-->39.0<br>
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- | 1.71<br>
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- | 315
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- | </td>
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- | </tr>
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- | </table>
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- | ==Weapon Slots==
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- | [[Image:dragonslots.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Mad Cat weapon slots|Mech Lab Weapon Slots]]
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- | <table Width="300>
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- | <td width="100">'''Location'''</td>
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- | <td>'''Slot Type and Size'''</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td>Left Arm</td>
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- | <td>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td valign=top>Right Arm</td>
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- | <td>1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]<br>4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Direct Fire]]</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td valign=top>Left Torso</td>
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- | <td>1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]<br>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td>Right Torso</td>
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- | <td>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Center Torso</td>
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- | <td>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Head</td>
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- | <td></td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Special 1</td>
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- | <td></td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Special 2</td>
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- | <td></td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Left Leg</td>
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- | <td></td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td>Right Leg</td>
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- | <td></td>
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- | </tr>
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- | </table>
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- | == Mountable Equipment ==
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- | <table width="50%" align="center" cellpadding="4">
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- | <tr>
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- | <td align="right">'''Equipment'''</td>
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- | <td>'''Mountable'''</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#ECM|ECM]]</td>
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- | <td>Yes</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#BAP|BAP]]</td>
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- | <td>No</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#Jump Jets|Jump Jets]]</td>
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- | <td>No</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#LAMS|LAMS]]</td>
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- | <td>Yes</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#Enhanced Optics|Enhanced Optics]]</td>
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- | <td>No</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#IFF Jammer|IFF Jammer]]</td>
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- | <td>Yes</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | <td align="right">[[Equipment#Advanced Gyro|Advanced Gyro]]</td>
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- | <td>Yes</td>
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- | </tr>
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- | </table>
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- | ==MW4 Variants ==
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- | *You can [[Special:Upload|upload]] your favorite variants here for others to try out.
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- | *Save variants to the "\mektek.net\Mechwarrior Mercenaries - Mektek Mekpak\RESOURCE\VariantsMTMP3" folder
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- | **Read [[User Variants|here]] for complete instructions on how to upload and download user variants.
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- | *You can also create an entire page detailing your custom variant. Read [[Custom Mech Template|here]] to see how.
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- | ==Related 'Mechs==
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- | ==Notes==
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- | This is one of the 'Mechs redesigned by [http://www.mechazone.com David White] for Mercenaries. You can find the finalized concept [http://mecha-master.deviantart.com/gallery/9755897?offset=48#/d1zi9f1 here]. The original design for the Dragon can be found [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/File:3025_Dragon1.jpg here].
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- | == Gallery ==
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- | <td>[[Image:MechWarrior_4_Dragon_by_Mecha_Master.jpg|left|thumb|alt=thumbnail description|Redesign By:David White]]</td>
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- | <tr>
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- | </table>
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- | ==References==
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- | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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- | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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