Rotwang
01/25/07 05:04 PM
213.118.82.104
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Battleax BTX-8K
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3050
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Custom design
Mass: 70 tons
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: 280 VOX Fusion
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: 4 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
2 PPCs
1 SRM 6
2 LRM 5s
Manufacturer: (Unknown)
Location: (Unknown)
Communications System: (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
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==Overview:==
The Battleaxe was first published in BattleTechnology Magazine Issue 0203.
When Case Stransky inherited a Battleaxe from his aunt, he sold off his Hermes
II to buy new parts to upgrade it. He installed ferro-fibrous armour and
double strength heat sinks. This boosted the abilities of his machine
considerably. And he was soon approached by other Battleax pilots to produce
more upgrade kits. Stransky began to research the Battleax's history and
discovered that the factory had miraculously survived the Succession Wars,
though nobody was willing to resurrect a failed design.
==Capabilities:==
The BTX-7K Battleax was the main rival for the Warhammer. Sold in huge
numbers to the House armies, several flaws and weaknesses emerged, dooming
this design.
By 3060, less than 120 machines remained. Stransky received nearly 15 orders
for upgrade kits and using the money he made from this he decided to restart
the Battleax factory, upgrading the design with modern technology.
The initial production run focused on fixing major flaws. The 8K model
recieved a completely new cockpit. The armour was upgraded using ferro
fibrous armour and an array of 15 double-strength heat sinks allowed the
Battleax to fire almost continously without risk of overheating.
The low price spurred sales as the Fed Com Civil War broke out. Despite its
poor reputation, units were snapping up Battleaxes for lack of anything
better.
By 3067 the number of Battleaxes had doubled to nearly 250 units.
This allowed Stransky to consider a further upgrade and the introduction of
the 9K model.
==Battle History:==
The Battleax 8K is usually used as a fire support mech for medium and heavy
lances in militia and mercenary units. Though it lacks modern weapons it can
keep up its fire for longer periods of time due to the lower heat range.
Some were waiting for a rematch between a Warhammer and a Battleax and in
3064, such an event occured. A Warhammer 7M engaged a Battleax. It seems
both pilots understood the historical significance of this battle and tried
their best to defeat the other. The Battleax used the jump jets to make
itself a more difficult target, using the LRM racks to pepper the enemy at
distance. The Warhammer tried to rely on its more advanced ER PPC's. For a
while both machines seemed equally matched, until the Battleax received a
cockpit hit. The Battleax fell to the ground, seemingly crippled.
The Warhammer moved in for the kill but received a full volley as it came in
range. The Battleax then jumped into the air and crashed into the other
machine, narrowly missing the Warhammer's cockpit. Both mechs collapsed to
the ground. The Warhammer's gyro was gone, while the Battleax lost a leg.
To some it showed that the Battleax was a worthy design, at least the equal of
a Warhammer. Shortly after the story of the fight became public rumours of a
set-up began to circulate.
==Variants:==
A few variants of the Battleax-8K have appeared in recent years. One version
drops the PPC's in favour of ER Large Lasers and upgrades to LRM10's. Another
version replaces the SRM6 with an SRM4 streak.
==Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:==
Case Stransky was born in a family of techs. He joined an NAIS training
program in 3047 and graduated, earning himself a Hermes II mech.
When his aunt left him a Battleax, he struggled to improve it, his quest
eventually leading him to resurrect this ancient design.
==Deployment==
Often picked up by second-line units, the Battleax is a cheap and
cost-effective mech. Most were sold to guard quiet sectors or to mercenaries
looking for a bargain.
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Type/Model: Battleax BTX-8K
Mass: 70 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 107 pts Standard 0 7,00
Engine: 280 Fusion 6 16,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
Heat Sinks: 15 Double [30] 12 5,00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LT)
Gyro: 4 3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA R: Sh+UA+LA 14 ,00
Armor Factor: 143 pts Ferro-Fibrous 14 8,00
(Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT, 2 CT)
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 22 22
Center Torso (Rear): 8
L/R Side Torso: 15 14/14
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 5/5
L/R Arm: 11 14/14
L/R Leg: 15 19/19
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 PPC RA 10 3 7,00
1 PPC LA 10 3 7,00
1 SRM 6 RT 4 15 3 4,00
(Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 LRM 5 RT 2 48 3 4,00
(Ammo Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT)
1 LRM 5 LT 2 1 2,00
4 Standard Jump Jets: 4 4,00
(Jump Jet Loc: 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS: 28 72 70,00
Crits & Tons Left: 6 ,00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 6.690.634 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1.357
Cost per BV: 4.930,46
Weapon Value: 1.497 / 1.497 (Ratio = 1,10 / 1,10)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 20; MRDmg = 18; LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2: MP: 4J, Armor/Structure: 4/5
Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/3, Overheat: 0
Class: MH; Point Value: 14
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Rotwang
01/25/07 05:13 PM
213.118.82.104
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Battleax BTX-9K
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3067
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Standard design
Mass: 70 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 280 Light Fusion
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: 4 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type: Standard
Armament:
2 ER PPCs
1 Streak SRM 6
2 LRM 5s
Manufacturer: (Unknown)
Location: (Unknown)
Communications System: (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
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==Overview:==
The 9K Battleax was redesigned from the ground up. By combining a light
engine and an endo steel skeleton, Stransky's design team freed up enough
space for extra heat sinks that would allow the Battleax to mount a pair of ER
PPC's and an SRM6 streak.
==Capabilities:==
The BTX-9K Battleax has become a competitive mech, both in terms of combat
value and monetary value. Slightly cheaper than XL-equipped mechs it carries
enough armour and weapons to stand up to most mechs currently in service.
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Type/Model: Battleax BTX-9K
Mass: 70 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 107 pts Endo Steel 14 3,50
(Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LT, 4 RT, 2 CT)
Engine: 280 Light Fusion 10 12,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
Heat Sinks: 15 Double [30] 12 5,00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LT)
Gyro: 4 3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA R: Sh+UA+LA 14 ,00
Armor Factor: 208 pts Standard 0 13,00
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 22 31
Center Torso (Rear): 10
L/R Side Torso: 15 22/22
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 7/7
L/R Arm: 11 21/21
L/R Leg: 15 29/29
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 ER PPC RA 15 3 7,00
1 ER PPC LA 15 3 7,00
1 Streak SRM 6 RT 4 15 3 5,50
(Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 LRM 5 RT 2 48 3 4,00
(Ammo Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT)
1 LRM 5 LT 2 1 2,00
CASE Equipment: LT RT 2 1,00
4 Standard Jump Jets: 4 4,00
(Jump Jet Loc: 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS: 38 78 70,00
Crits & Tons Left: 0 ,00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 11.849.000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1.609
Cost per BV: 7.364,2
Weapon Value: 1.820 / 1.701 (Ratio = 1,13 / 1,06)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 24; MRDmg = 17; LRDmg = 10
BattleForce2: MP: 4J, Armor/Structure: 5/4
Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2, Overheat: 1
Class: MH; Point Value: 16
Edited by Rotwang (01/25/07 05:14 PM)
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KamikazeJohnson
01/25/07 09:17 PM
209.202.42.161
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Nice fire-support heavy. Hope it's deployed with some good close-range hitters for lancemates tho.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Karagin
01/25/07 11:21 PM
70.123.166.36
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Uhmm guys a very similar mech has already been in use for some time in the game universe, it was one of the origianl Battledroids and has mech mini made for it at one time Ral Partha, same name and very similar stats...
If you want I can post the stats and the source is an early issue of Battletechnology magazine.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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JackGarrity
01/26/07 01:41 AM
71.207.203.207
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please do, id like tos ee what the battleax in general looks like, im pictureing a archer and a warhammer sorta fused together i like the build, though i am a whm-6k fan myself and always will be.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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Rotwang
01/26/07 03:55 AM
195.0.110.238
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As per my original post :
"The Battleaxe was first published in BattleTechnology Magazine Issue 0203."
It looks like a thin warhammer with a hexagonal head and vaguely phoenix hawk shaped legs.
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JackGarrity
01/26/07 10:16 AM
71.207.203.207
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o.O ok, sounds.. either really ugly, or really strange. interesting though anyways. we need more warhammer mods, mwhaha..
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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Rotwang
02/10/07 09:29 PM
213.118.81.181
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Here is a picture
http://www.geocities.com/jrients/battletech/droidvariants_files/image006.jpg
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