Xerxes - Revision history

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

2026-03-29T02:34:22Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var B

Bird Thing at 03:28, 25 September 2025

2025-09-25T03:28:49Z

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-28T17:55:33Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Bird Thing: /* History */ now Trivia

2024-03-25T03:03:42Z

‎History: now Trivia

Bird Thing: gallery expanded, var D price correction

2024-03-24T23:34:08Z

gallery expanded, var D price correction

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant D */

2024-02-11T19:21:35Z

‎Variant D

Warlord Kentax at 19:15, 11 February 2024

2024-02-11T19:15:54Z

Bird Thing: found old concept art

2023-09-14T03:27:25Z

found old concept art

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1)

2023-07-29T03:51:35Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1)

Sabrist: 0.14.9 update

2021-11-01T19:40:27Z

0.14.9 update

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 | Class = Heavy
-| Price Prime = 131 000
+| Price Prime = 121 000
 | ArmorT Prime = 26 837
 | Class Prime = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price A = 122 750
+| Price A = 116 750
 | ArmorT A = 29 687
 | Class A = Bomber
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 </ul>
-| Price B = 119 300
+| Price B = 111 700
 | ArmorT B = 26 837
 | Class B = Attacker
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 | TurnSpeed B = 315
 | Weapons B = <ul>
-<li>2x [[HML|Air HML]]
+<li>2x [[iHML|Air iHML]]
-<li>2x [[HSL|Air HSL]]
+<li>2x [[iHSL|Air iHSL]]
 <li>2x [[ATM9#Standard|Air ATM9 (Std)]]
 <li>2x [[ATM6#Standard|Air ATM6 (Std)]]
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 </ul>
-| Price C = 131 500
+| Price C = 125 500
 | ArmorT C = 29 687
 | Class C = Bomber
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 </ul>
-| Price D = 126 500
+| Price D = 116 500
 | ArmorT D = 26 837
 | Class D = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price E = 128 500
+| Price E = 122 500
 | ArmorT E = 29 687
 | Class E = Bomber
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 </ul>
-| Price F = 124 000
+| Price F = 114 000
 | ArmorT F = 26 837
 | Class F = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price G = 143 500
+| Price G = 137 500
 | ArmorT G = 29 687
 | Class G = Bomber
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 | Armor T = 3685
-| Version153 = 0.18.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
 The '''Xerxes''' supersedes the [[Visigoth]] as the heaviest [[Clan]] aerospace fighter by a large margin. Many variants of the Xerxes carry immense anti-ground firepower in the form of direct-fire weapons such as the Air [[UAC20]] and a significant payload of bombs for finishing off damaged targets. In this regard, it is very similar to the [[Shiva]] - lethal to unwary ground units, yet virtually helpless against enemy aerospace assets. Every variant is equipped with a [[RFL|Rear-Firing Laser]] to provide some level of defense against tailgating enemy aircraft. Do to it's immense size and weight controlling flight can be a challenge.
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 ===Variant B - ''"Apep"''===
 Simply lock your thirty [[ATM6#Standard|Standard Air ATMs]] and let loose – they will deal tons of damage, provided the enemy hasn't reached cover. Three [[Bomb#Cluster|Cluster Bombs]] round out the ''Apep'''s air-to-ground attack capabilities, while a pair of [[HML|Heavy Medium]] and [[Heavy Small Laser]]s provide some form of anti-air deterrence. The lack of spare tonnage does force this variant to make rearm trips often.

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 </ul>
-| Price C = 132 500
+| Price C = 131 500
 | ArmorT C = 29 687
 | Class C = Bomber
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 <li>2x [[CERPPC]]
 <li>2x [[CLBX10|Air LBX10]]
-<li>2x [[CMPL|Air CMPL]]
+<li>2x [[SSRM2|Air SSRM2]]
 <li>3x [[Bomb#High Explosive|Bomb (HE)]]
 </ul>
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[RFL]]
-<li>5 [[DHS]]
+<li>6 [[DHS]]
 <li>6 [[free tons]]
 <li>12.5t [[Armor]]
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 | Armor T = 3685
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.18.4
 }}
 The '''Xerxes''' supersedes the [[Visigoth]] as the heaviest [[Clan]] aerospace fighter by a large margin. Many variants of the Xerxes carry immense anti-ground firepower in the form of direct-fire weapons such as the Air [[UAC20]] and a significant payload of bombs for finishing off damaged targets. In this regard, it is very similar to the [[Shiva]] - lethal to unwary ground units, yet virtually helpless against enemy aerospace assets. Every variant is equipped with a [[RFL|Rear-Firing Laser]] to provide some level of defense against tailgating enemy aircraft. Do to it's immense size and weight controlling flight can be a challenge.
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 ===Variant C - ''"Storm"''===
 Two [[LBX10|Air LBX10s]] with two [[CERPPC]]s, wrapped in the fiery explosions of up to nine High Explosive Bombs. The bow tie of this package is a pair of [[CMPL|Air CMPL]]s, providing additional anti-ground and minor anti-air damage. This variant is quite an interesting – if niche - pick on cold maps and, thanks to its good bomb payload, can deal massive damage in one run before having to rearm.

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 | TurnSpeed D = 315
 | Weapons D = <ul>
-<li>1x [[Gauss|Air Gauss]]
+<li>1x [[CGauss]]
 <li>3x [[CLPL|Air CLPL]]
 <li>3x [[Bomb#Laser-Guided|Bomb (LG)]]
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 | Armor T = 3685
-| Version153 = 0.16.3
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}
 The '''Xerxes''' supersedes the [[Visigoth]] as the heaviest [[Clan]] aerospace fighter by a large margin. Many variants of the Xerxes carry immense anti-ground firepower in the form of direct-fire weapons such as the Air [[UAC20]] and a significant payload of bombs for finishing off damaged targets. In this regard, it is very similar to the [[Shiva]] - lethal to unwary ground units, yet virtually helpless against enemy aerospace assets. Every variant is equipped with a [[RFL|Rear-Firing Laser]] to provide some level of defense against tailgating enemy aircraft. Do to it's immense size and weight controlling flight can be a challenge.

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-==History==
+==Trivia==
-The Xerxes was a '''canceled''' [[Clan]] [[Aerospace]] fighter that could not be finished before the 0.7.0 final beta release. However, since development restarted under the MWLL community's efforts, the Xerxes was finally finished and released in the [[Mechwarrior: Living Legends/Versions#0.8.3|0.8.3 patch]] in 2017.
+* The Xerxes was a canceled [[Clan]] [[Aerospace]] fighter that could not be finished before the 0.7.0 final beta release, being only 70% complete at the time. However, since development restarted under the MWLL community's efforts, the Xerxes was finally finished and released in the [[Mechwarrior: Living Legends/Versions#0.8.3|0.8.3 patch]] in 2017.
+* Wandering Samurai Studio had planned for the Xerxes to be released with a future 0.8 or 0.9 update.
 ==Canon==

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 </ul>
-| Price D = 125 500
+| Price D = 126 500
 | ArmorT D = 26 837
 | Class D = Attacker
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 | Armor T = 3685
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.16.3
 }}
-The Xerxes supersedes the [[Visigoth]] as the heaviest [[Clan]] aerospace fighter by a large margin. Many variants of the Xerxes carry immense anti-ground firepower in the form of direct-fire weapons such as the Air [[UAC20]] and a significant payload of bombs for finishing off damaged targets. In this regard, it is very similar to the [[Shiva]] - lethal to unwary ground units, yet virtually helpless against enemy aerospace assets. Every variant is equipped with a [[RFL|Rear-Firing Laser]] to provide some level of defense against tailgating enemy aircraft. Do to it's immense size and weight controlling flight can be a challenge.
+The '''Xerxes''' supersedes the [[Visigoth]] as the heaviest [[Clan]] aerospace fighter by a large margin. Many variants of the Xerxes carry immense anti-ground firepower in the form of direct-fire weapons such as the Air [[UAC20]] and a significant payload of bombs for finishing off damaged targets. In this regard, it is very similar to the [[Shiva]] - lethal to unwary ground units, yet virtually helpless against enemy aerospace assets. Every variant is equipped with a [[RFL|Rear-Firing Laser]] to provide some level of defense against tailgating enemy aircraft. Do to it's immense size and weight controlling flight can be a challenge.
-Note in Stats the; Maneuverability / Max Speed / Optimal Turning Speed, between the 3 different classes. '''Xerxes''' is the least maneuverable Aerospace unit.
+Note in Stats the; Maneuverability / Max Speed / Optimal Turning Speed, between the 3 different classes. The Xerxes is the least maneuverable Aerospace unit.
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 ==History==
-The '''Xerxes''' was a '''canceled''' [[Clan]] [[Aerospace]] fighter that could not be finished before the 0.7.0 final beta release. However, since development restarted under the MWLL community's efforts, the Xerxes was finally finished and released in the [[Mechwarrior: Living Legends/Versions#0.8.3|0.8.3 patch]] in 2017.
+The Xerxes was a '''canceled''' [[Clan]] [[Aerospace]] fighter that could not be finished before the 0.7.0 final beta release. However, since development restarted under the MWLL community's efforts, the Xerxes was finally finished and released in the [[Mechwarrior: Living Legends/Versions#0.8.3|0.8.3 patch]] in 2017.
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 <gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left">
 File:Xerxes_Concept.jpg|Pre-alpha concept model
 </gallery>

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 ===Variant D===
-A loadout consisting of two [[Gauss Rifle|Air Gauss Rifles]] paired with two [[CLPL|Air CLPLs]] and three Laser-Guided Bombs makes for an effective variant when the enemy team decides to stand still. With its attacker profile, this variant's loadout is also suitable for fighting off other aircraft.
+A loadout consisting of an [[Gauss Rifle|Air Gauss Rifle]] with three [[CLPL|Air CLPLs]] and three Laser-Guided Bombs. Very high damage [[alpha strike]] at long range. When [[boosting]] for extended periods of time, the D is effectively the fastest aerospace in MWLL. Have a second [[weapon group]] for the CLPLs and set that group to [[chain fire]], that way the pilot can easily switch between [[group fire]] and chain fire depending on [[heat]].
 ===Variant E===

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