Chimera

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Chimera.png
|name=Chimera
|release=Vengeance
|tech=Inner Sphere
|class=Medium
|mass=40 Tons
|chassis=Endo Steel
|armortons=10.5 tons
|armor=Ferro Fibrous
|heat sinks=0
|speed=102.02
|jumpjets=Yes
|armament=*1x[[MRM 20]]
*1x[[Machine Gun]]
*1x[[Large Laser]]
*1x[[Medium Laser]]
|Electronics=*None Installed
|cost=C-bills
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=A new design based on general purpose, the Chimera is capable in any role without being a standout in one specific area.
|Strengths=Suitable as a scout, harassment of enemy support units or to engage [[light]] mechs, the Chimera is nonetheless seldom encountered on the field. Its weapons slots limit it's firepower somewhat, and the chassis lacks the capability to carry much heavy weaponry. The [[Hellspawn]] provides similar performance, but with [[ECM]] capability and additional missile slots. Close range configurations can give it enough firepower to draw attention away from advancing units, and along with [[Jump Jets]] and [[Advanced Gyro]] it can be useful for insurgency roles.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Weaknesses=Chimera represents a second class threat, and it should not be allowed to disrupt long range support. Its speed will not protect it from heavier, more capable units such as the [[Shadow Cat]], or [[Uziel]], and the Chimera is easily neutralized by minor damage, especially the legs. Targeting its arms is an easy task, they are easily damaged and this removes a significant portion of its combat capacity, leaving it with a 3 slot battery of missiles.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Acceleration=18.43
|Best Acceleration=34.72 m/sec [[Hellhound]]
|Worst Acceleration=5.75 m/sec [[Hollander II]]
|Deceleration=27.64
|Best Deceleration=52.08 m/sec [[Hellhound]]
|Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec [[Hollander II]]
|Turn Rate=1.32
|Best Turn Rate=1.32 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec
|Twist Speed=70
|Best Twist Speed=90 º/sec
|Worst Twist Speed=60º [[Battle Cobra]]
|Elevation=50
|Best Elevation=80º [[Black Jack II]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=33.3
|Best Heat Capacity=49.7 [[Hellhound]]
|Worst Heat Capacity=33.3 [[Chimera]]
|Torso Twist=120
|Best Torso Twist=120º
|Worst Torso Twist=90º [[Strider]]
|Damage Multiplier=2.2
|Best Damage Multiplier=2.2
|Worst Damage Multiplier=2.2
|Kill Bonus=410
|Best Kill Bonus=410
|Worst Kill Bonus=410
|Max Armor=243
|Best Max Armor=255 [[Strider]]
|Worst Max Armor=243
|Free Tonnage=29.6
|Best Free Tonnage=29.6 tons
|Worst Free Tonnage=28.1 tons
|base speed=82.01
|1st upgrade=0.25
|1st speed=87.01
|2nd upgrade=0.75
|2nd speed=92.02
|3rd upgrade=1.5
|3rd speed=97.02
|4th upgrade=2.5
|4th speed=102.02
|5th upgrade=3.75
|5th speed=107.03
|6th upgrade=5.25
|6th speed=112.03
|final upgrade=5.25
|top speed=112.03
|engine size=Small
|increments=5
|Second Mech Picture Link=chimeraslots.jpg
|Left Arm Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Direct Fire]]
|Right Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]
|Right Torso Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|ECM=No
|BAP=No
|Jump Jets=Yes
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=No
|IFF Jammer=No
|Advanced Gyro=Yes
|Custom Variant=[[Chimera "Little Surprise"]] - A surprisingly strong offensive for a 40 ton mech.
|Tech Category=Inner Sphere BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Medium BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=40
|cost=C-bills
}}