Dragon

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Dragon.png
|name=Dragon
|release=Inner Sphere Mechpack
|tech=Inner Sphere
|class=Heavy
|mass=60
|chassis=Standard
|armortons=12 tons
|armor=Ferro Fibrous
|heat sinks=0
|speed=91.01
|jumpjets=No
|armament=*1x[[Heavy Gauss]]
*1x[[AC5]]
*1x[[LRM10]]
*1x[[Medium Laser]]
|Electronics=*None Installed
|cost=C-bills
}}
{{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.
|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>
|Acceleration=12.00
|Best Acceleration=15.74 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Acceleration=4.75 m/sec [[Yeoman]]
|Deceleration=18.00
|Best Deceleration=23.61 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec
|Turn Rate=0.79
|Best Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.44 º/sec
|Twist Speed=70
|Best Twist Speed=110 º/sec [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Twist Speed=45 º/sec
|Elevation=40
|Best Elevation=90º [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|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
|Best Damage Multiplier=1.70 [[Dragon]]
|Worst Damage Multiplier=1.55 [[Yeoman]]
|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
|Left Arm Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]
|Right Arm Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]<br>4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Direct Fire]]
|Left Torso Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]<br>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Center Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|ECM=Yes
|BAP=No
|Jump Jets=No
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=No
|IFF Jammer=Yes
|Advanced Gyro=Yes
|Notes=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].
|Gallery1=MechWarrior_4_Dragon_by_Mecha_Master.jpg
|Gallery1 Description=Redesign By:David White
|Tech Category=Inner Sphere BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Heavy BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=60
|cost=C-bills
}}