Chimera - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var D

2026-03-30T00:58:54Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var D

Xcalibur: Added line about its armor distribution

2025-10-24T06:54:33Z

Added line about its armor distribution

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-27T05:06:28Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Xcalibur: /* Variant A: */ Updated fluff. Also added a line to the preview about its back armor

2024-06-12T21:06:40Z

‎Variant A:: Updated fluff. Also added a line to the preview about its back armor

Bird Thing: var A needs fluff update

2023-07-27T03:04:36Z

var A needs fluff update

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability

2023-07-27T02:59:01Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability

Xcalibur: /* Variant G */

2022-08-31T17:08:45Z

‎Variant G

Xcalibur: /* Variant C */

2022-08-31T16:57:37Z

‎Variant C

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant E */

2022-07-19T22:06:30Z

‎Variant E

Eve The Dragon: Variant E

2022-04-25T01:23:23Z

Variant E

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 </ul>
-| Price D = 48 750
+| Price D = 50 950
-| ArmorT D = 40 881
+| ArmorT D = 42 471
 | Engine D = 385 GM 240 XL
 | Weapons D = <ul>
-<li>4x [[ML]]
+<li>4x [[ERML]]
 <li>1x [[TBolt10]]
 <li>2x [[Flamer]]
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[BAP]]
-<li>4 [[DHS]]
+<li>5 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free ton]]
+<li>0 [[free ton]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 2501
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
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 ===Variant D===
 Designed by committee in a multi-week process between many developers, the Chimera D is one of the best early game medium mechs. Eschewing the traditional ''"missiles first"'' paradigm the Chimera chassis is built on, the lions share of this variants damage revolves around the startling array of 4 [[medium laser|Medium Lasers]]. The [[TBolt10]] still plays a major role, effective at softening and finishing off targets at range, and battering closer mech's with severe screenshake. The dual [[Flamer|Flamers]] acts to further ablate any enemy who makes the mistake of closing on this chimera, and can even pop feisty [[Battle Armor]] without affecting your limited heat capacity. The 4 [[DHS]] will struggle to handle continuous alphas, the wise mechwarrior will keep a careful eye on their heat gauge and be ready to flush [[Coolant]] in tight situations. An extra half ton of [[Armor]] helps this variant survive the sub-500m encounters it's designed for, and careful attention to your [[BAP]] equipped [[radar]] will help you avoid sticky situations before they arise.

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 }}
-The Chimera is an agile medium mech with a generous 260° Torso yaw and can pack a punch. Care should be taken when using this asset, as it mounts a rocket launcher on the right shoulder causing slightly obscured vision. The wide torso also makes its back armor some of the most vulnerable in the game.
+The Chimera is an agile medium mech with a generous 260° Torso yaw and can pack a punch. Care should be taken when using this asset, as it the rocket launcher on the right torso slightly obscures vision.
 ==Roles and Gameplay Hints==

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 <li>[[JJ]]
 <li>2 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free tons]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 <li>[[BAP]]
 <li>4 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free tons]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 <li>[[JJ]]
 <li>0 [[DHS]]
-<li>2 [[free ton]]
+<li>2 [[free tons]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li>2 [[free ton]]
+<li>2 [[free tons]]
 <li>8t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 2501
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}

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 {{Mech|
 | Image = File:Chimera.png
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 }}
-The Chimera is an agile medium mech with a generous 260° Torso yaw and can pack a punch. Care should be taken when using this asset, as it mounts a rocket launcher on the right shoulder causing slightly obscured vision.
+The Chimera is an agile medium mech with a generous 260° Torso yaw and can pack a punch. Care should be taken when using this asset, as it mounts a rocket launcher on the right shoulder causing slightly obscured vision. The wide torso also makes its back armor some of the most vulnerable in the game.
 ==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
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 ===Variant A===
-The Chimera A is a pretty straightforward long range fire support unit. The A's [[LRM15]] is capable of some [[indirect fire]] and comprises the majority of its [[DPS]]. This is fed by a two [[Free tons|free tons]] of ammo and backed up with [[direct fire]] in the form of a single [[ERPPC]]. The ERPPC is capable of deactivating enemy NARC beacons, but liable to accidentally doing the same to friendly ones, condemning the variant to working at reduced capacity against NARCed targets, or splitting its fire among multiple targets. Backing those up with 600m with a pair of [[ERML]], means the unit is somewhat capable to take a fight up close, although with significantly reduced capacity. Note that overtaxing the energy based weapons will put a strain on its [[DHS]] pair that is barely adequate to manage the heat generated.
+The Chimera A is a pretty straightforward long range fire support unit. The A's [[ELRM15]] is capable of [[indirect fire]] and comprises the majority of its [[DPS]]. This is fed by two [[Free tons|free tons]] of ammo and backed up with a [[direct fire]] [[ERPPC]] and twin [[AC2#Light_AC2_and_AC5|Light AC2s]]. The ERPPC is capable of deactivating enemy NARC beacons, but liable to doing the same for friendly ones, condemning the variant to working at reduced capacity against NARCed targets. A pair of [[ERSL]] open up at 400m, but beware letting enemies within your ELRM's 290m minimum range. Note that overtaxing the energy based weapons will put a strain on its single [[DHS]] that is barely adequate to manage the heat generated.
 ===Variant B===

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	{{Mech\|		{{Mech\|
	\| Image = File:Chimera.png		\| Image = File:Chimera.png

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 | PitchCrouch = -35° to +55°
-| Price Prime = 46 600
+| Price Prime = 47 600
 | ArmorT Prime = 40 881
 | Engine Prime = GM 240 XL
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 <li>[[JJ]]
 <li>4 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free tons]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
-| Price A = 48 600
+| Price A = 49 000
 | ArmorT A = 39 294
 | Engine A = 385 GM 240 XL
 | Weapons A = <ul>
-<li>2x [[ERML]]
+<li>2x [[ERSL]]
 <li>1x [[ERPPC]]
 <li>1x [[ELRM15]]
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 | Equip A = <ul>
 <li>[[EOptics]]
-<li>2 [[DHS]]
+<li>1 [[DHS]]
-<li>2 [[free ton]]
+<li>2 [[free tons]]
 <li>8t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor B = 3403
 | Armor LRA = 3119
 | Armor LRL = 4168
-| Version140 = 0.14.0
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
 }}

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 ===Variant G===
-This variant specializes as a fire support platform, built to magnify your teams abilities instead of skirmish, brawl, or fly solo. The [[iNARC|Improved NARC]] beacon launcher requires a skillful pilot to safely land a hit; maneuvering this lightly armored 86kph chassis under 800m is no easy feat- but will be rewarded with 25 seconds of free missile locks for your whole team, and your own [[LRM20]]. Two pairs of [[ERML]] and [[ERSL]] offer some backup damage in a pinch, but are no means enough to fend off an aggressive brawling mech alone. This Chimera flounders without teamwork and coordination, but with it- is a devastatingly effective actor in orchestrating a win through [[Gameplay_Tactics#LRM_Camping|missile oppression]].
+This variant specializes as a fire support platform, built to magnify your teams abilities instead of skirmish, brawl, or fly solo. The [[iNARC|Improved NARC]] beacon launcher requires a skillful pilot to safely land a hit; maneuvering this lightly armored 86kph chassis under 900m is no easy feat - but will be rewarded with 25 seconds of free missile locks for your whole team, and your own [[LRM20]]. Two pairs of [[ERML]] and [[ERSL]] offer some backup damage in a pinch, but are no means enough to fend off an aggressive brawling mech alone. This Chimera flounders without teamwork and coordination, but with it - is a devastatingly effective actor in orchestrating a win through [[Gameplay_Tactics#LRM_Camping|missile oppression]].
 ==History==

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 ===Variant C===
 A mid range skirmisher similar to the Prime, the Chimera C emphasizes the [[MRM]] to the max for even more increased damage potential. Upgrading Primes' [[MRM20|MRM launcher]] to a 30 and swapping its hitscan Large Laser for a splash capable [[PPC]], the C packs a more substantial punch at medium range, but increases the pilot's need to lead their aim and gives them a harder time against agile targets. The [[MRM]] launchers quirks and bulky fire power are best tapped into by adopting the combat routine to it - make sure to save his volleys for the least likely to move targets and moments, while softening the opponent, every so often, with the surgically accurate four [[SL]], or awarding it a electrifying [[PPC]] bolt for every wrong turn, ill avoided still stand or any other tiny mistake. Sooner or later every warrior makes a wrong turn into a wall or get's "zero throttled" just to receive the ponderous [[MRM30]] volley to the face.<br>
-A single [[DHS]] necessitates avoiding prolonged engagements. One free ton for its missile launcher is just enough to see you thru the regular enemy wave - but not two.<br>
+The minimal pair of [[DHS]] necessitates avoiding prolonged engagements. One free ton for its missile launcher is just enough to see you thru the regular enemy wave - but not two.<br>
 Features a omnidirectional firing [[B-Pod]] should enemy [[Battle Armor]] get too close.

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 ===Variant E===
-{{fluff}}
+The Chimera E is a tank-hunter. While its [[SSRM4]] and two [[MPL]]s don't get any bonuses against tanks, they do put out moderate [[DPS]]. Where the E really shines as a tank-hunter is its [[LBX10]] and two [[HMG]]s which both have the [[Damage_Types|Light Kinetic]] damage type giving bonus damage against tanks and hovers. And, against high DPS tanks with poor max [[pitch]], the E can use its [[iJJ]]s to jump into the air above the tank while the LBX10 is reloading or HMGs are [[Jam|cooling down]], to deny the tank the ability to shoot back. Careful, the E only has 1 [[DHS]] and can struggle to accommodate the MPLs and the iJJs at the same time. Otherwise, the E runs quite cool.
 ===Variant F===

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 | Weapons E = <ul>
 <li>2x [[MPL]]
-<li>2x [[LBX5]]
+<li>1x [[LBX10]]
 <li>1x [[SSRM4]]
 <li>2x [[HMG]]
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 | Equip E = <ul>
 <li>[[EOptics]]
-<li>[[JJ]]
+<li>[[iJJ]]
-<li>0 [[DHS]]
+<li>1 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>8.5t [[Armor]]
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 ===Variant E===
 The third higest priced Chimera, Armed with 2x [[LBX5]] aided by [[EOptics]] and [[JJ | JumpJets]] it can used as a long ranged sniper variant. When you feel the need to get close, 2 [[MPL | Medium Pluse Lasers]] can unlease a flurry of concentrated hurt at 34.1 shots a minute and are great for disposing [[Battle Armor]] or finishing off wounded opponents. The final blow for rocking your opponent comes from [[SRM4| SRM4 missles]] widing the hole made with your 2 MPLs. Don't forget the 2 [[ HMgun|Heavy Machine Guns]] for wacking off armor. With all of it's power and armor the "E" is still better used with a comrade.