The "Dreadnaught" is a formidable custom variant of the Marauder IIC, specifically crafted to complement the aggressive combat style of its pilot, Colonel Tiberius Karrde. Renowned for his strategic genius and unyielding resolve on the battlefield, Colonel Karrde sought to transform a classic heavy mech into a fearsome artillery platform, capable of delivering high-intensity firepower with pinpoint accuracy.
Specifications:
Chassis: Marauder IIC
Tonnage: 85
Engine: Clan XL Engine 310, providing a steady but deliberate top speed of 59.1 kph.
Armor: 518 points of Ferro-Fibrous armor for robust battlefield endurance.
Internal Structure: Durable Endo-Steel.
Heat Sinks: 11 Double, strategically placed to manage the intense heat from the mech's heavy armament.
Jump Jets: None, emphasizing its role as a ground-based fire support unit.
Weapons and Equipment:Head: Equipped with a C-ER Small Laser for auxiliary close defense.
Left Arm: Armed with dual C-LB 10-X Autocannons (AC) and a C-ER Small Laser, plus ammunition.
Center Torso: Contains two additional C-ER Small Lasers, alongside the core Clan XL Engine 310.
Right Torso and Right Arm: Mirror the left arm's loadout with two C-LB 10-X ACs in the torso and one in the arm, additional C-ER Small Laser, and ammunition stores.
Legs: Each leg houses additional ammo for the LB 10-X ACs, ensuring sustained operability in extended engagements.
Pilot Profile: Colonel Tiberius Karrde
Nicknamed "The Iron Marshal," Colonel Karrde's tactical prowess is legendary. His approach to warfare is methodical and ruthless, preferring to engage at optimal ranges where the Dreadnaught's autocannon barrages can be most effective. He is known for his ability to anticipate enemy movements and create traps that lead adversaries into devastating kill zones.
Operational Role: The Dreadnaught serves as a mobile artillery unit in Colonel Karrde’s lance, positioned to provide heavy fire support. Its primary function is to soften enemy formations from a distance or defend strategic points against advancing foes. The Dreadnaught's robust armament allows it to break enemy lines and challenge heavily fortified positions.
Tactical Analysis: With its focus on autocannons, the Dreadnaught excels in scenarios that demand long-range firepower and the ability to breach enemy armor efficiently. The additional small lasers provide a means of defense against closer threats, but the mech's primary role is to deliver sustained volleys of autocannon fire. The significant ammunition storage ensures readiness for prolonged combat phases, although it requires careful positioning due to its relatively slower speed.
Colonel Tiberius Karrde's deployment of the Dreadnaught in key battles has not only demonstrated the mech’s destructive capability but also reinforced his reputation as a master strategist and fearsome commander. Its presence on the battlefield is a clear signal to foes that retreat or surrender are their best options.
