Dervish

DV-1SDV-6MDV-6MDDV-7DDV-8DDV-10K

DV-1S
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 4 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/3
Firepower	Max Damage: 112 Max Stability: 36
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 684
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 36
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	Primitive (Fixed)
Core	255
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Rugged (Fixed)
Armor	Primitive
Head	Primitive Cockpit (Fixed)
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm SRM2 Ammo SRM
Right Arm	Lower Arm SRM2 Ammo SRM
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S)

Description

The original version of the Dervish that was produced in 2520 was not up to the same standards as contemporary Terran Hegemony designs. The use of comparatively primitive parts resulted in a heavier cockpit, engine, and less efficient armor. Consequently, the 1S had a top speed of 64 km/h and could only jump ninety meters. While the missile launchers were the same as the 6M, it did not have that version's lasers. 1S variants continued to exist in militias, but were raided for parts during the Succession Wars.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Primitive

+50% structure points, 50% resistance to critical hits, -40% sensor range, -20% sight range, +20% engine weight

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-1S can be found with these forces:

• Chainelane Isles
• Hanseatic League
• JarnFolk
• Local Government
• New Delphi Compact
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Tortuga Dominions

Stock Loadout

DV-6M
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 6 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 152 Max Stability: 36
Durability	Armor: 600 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 56
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Easy To Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser SRM2 Ammo SRM
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser SRM2 Ammo SRM
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The Dervish carries as its main weapons two Federated 10-Shot LRM launchers. These missile launchers give the Dervish the long-range capability needed to provide fire support to friendly units and are safely embedded in the torso as opposed to the exposed launchers on other 'Mechs. A ton of ammunition per launcher provides sufficient endurance for any but the most prolonged battles. For close combat, the Dervish carries two Federated 2-Shot SRM launchers and two ChisComp 39 Medium Lasers. The SRM launchers are completely self-contained within the forearms, allowing them to be aimed quickly, and fed by a ton of ammunition each. The lasers are placed just above the launchers and ensure the 'Mech is still capable of fighting should it run out of missiles. The Dervish is capable of jumping 150 meters and is protected by seven and a half tons of armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-6M can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat
• Tortuga Dominions

Stock Loadout

DV-6MD
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 6 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 192 Max Stability: 46
Durability	Armor: 600 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 36 Alpha: 62
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Easy To Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Heat Sink Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM15
Right Torso	LRM15 Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Ammo LRM CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser SRM2 Ammo SRM
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser SRM2 Ammo SRM
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

This Star League era variant uses an XL Engine, twelve single heat sinks, and upgrades the LRM-10s to LRM-15s. Three tons of ammunition are in a CASE protected torso bin.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-6MD can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)

Stock Loadout

DV-7D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 6 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 152 Max Stability: 36
Durability	Armor: 715 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 56
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Easy To Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	None
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM CASE
Right Torso	LRM10 Ammo Streak SRM Ammo Streak SRM Ammo Streak SRM CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Streak SRM2
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Streak SRM2
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The 7D Dervish is a 3047 upgrade of the design using Star League technology. The 'Mech is built with an Endo Steel chassis and also uses eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor with CASE for protection against ammunition explosions. With the saved weight, the SRM-2s have been upgraded to Federated SuperStreak SRMs and the 'Mech uses double heat sinks. This variant was first produced by Achernar BattleMechs on New Avalon.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-7D can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

DV-8D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 4 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 220 Max Stability: 30
Durability	Armor: 840 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 90
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Easy To Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	FCS Artemis IV
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM15 Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV CASE
Right Torso	LRM15 Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm ER M Laser ER M Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm ER M Laser ER M Laser
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The 8D Dervish utilizes some of the newest technologies available at the time of the variant's introduction in 3062. The 'Mech is built with an Endo Steel chassis and is powered by an extralight engine. It also carries two more tons of armor than the 6M model. The weapons carried by the 8D are two LRM-15 launchers with an Artemis IV fire control system, while the SRM launchers and medium lasers were removed for four ER Medium Lasers.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-8D can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

DV-10K
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 8 Support: 0
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 240 Max Stability: 60
Durability	Armor: 840 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 72 Alpha: 54
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 27
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Easy To Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	MRM10 MRM10 Ammo MRM Ammo MRM CASE
Right Torso	MRM10 MRM10 Ammo MRM Ammo MRM CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink (D) MRM10
Right Arm	Lower Arm MRM10 Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

Strangely, the DV-10K is not a Kuritan machine, despite the presence of its massive amount of MRM tubes. Instead, the -10K is a mercenary refit of the Davion DV-8D that is a simple weapon swap, losing the -8D's armaments for a sextet of MRM-10s. The design comes from a down on their luck mercenary command who found themselves with a surplus of both MRM launchers and Dervishes. While the MRM family is widely regarded as a poor weapon system, they just made do with what they had. The -10K has since caught on in the merc market.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits

Pilot Affinity: Sturdy

Gains 2 extra pilot hits

Factions

The DV-10K can be found with these forces:

• Local Government
• Mercenaries
• Pirates

Stock Loadout