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| − | |manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRO3060p104-105>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. "Helio 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| + | | production year=3058 | ||
| + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=HEL-3D | |model=HEL-3D | ||
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*2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s | *2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)=1,559<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,559<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,618<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,618<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | With a military that utilizes 'Mechs like the ''[[Emperor]]'', ''[[Pillager]]'', and ''[[Victor]]'' in large numbers, the [[St. Ives Compact]] had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at [[Ceres Metals Industries]] to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The ''Helios'' is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by [[ComStar]] due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The ''Helios'' has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]]. The ''Helios'' can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters because of its four Swingline X-1200 [[jump jet]]s. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Helios'' has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection. | + | With a military that utilizes 'Mechs like the ''[[Emperor]]'', ''[[Pillager]]'', and ''[[Victor]]'' in large numbers, the [[St. Ives Compact]] had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at [[Ceres Metals Industries]] to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The ''Helios'' is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by [[ComStar]] due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The ''Helios'' has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]]. The ''Helios'' can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters because of its four Swingline X-1200 [[jump jet]]s. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Helios'' has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Helios'' carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series [[Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon. This allows the ''Helios'' to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the ''Helios'' has two BlazeFire Longshot [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a pair of MilDouglas "Duke" [[SRM-6]] launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range. | + | The ''Helios'' carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series [[Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon. This allows the ''Helios'' to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the ''Helios'' has two BlazeFire Longshot [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a pair of MilDouglas "Duke" [[SRM-6]] launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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* HEL-C - Modified to work as part of a C3 network, the HEL-C removes one of the ER Medium Lasers from the 3D model and replaces it with a single [[C3 Slave]] unit. BV (1.0) = 1,544<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref> | * HEL-C - Modified to work as part of a C3 network, the HEL-C removes one of the ER Medium Lasers from the 3D model and replaces it with a single [[C3 Slave]] unit. BV (1.0) = 1,544<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref> | ||
| − | * HEL-6X - This was a [[Advanced Technology|Advance Tech]] variant that was developed during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and also it armor was lessen for more equipment. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a [[Heavy PPC]], in either torso location a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] has been added. The original's ER Medium Lasers are retained in the left arm. A [[C3i Computer]] was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 156 | + | * HEL-6X - This was a [[Advanced Technology|Advance Tech]] variant that was developed during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and also it armor was lessen for more equipment. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a [[Heavy PPC]], in either torso location a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] has been added. The original's ER Medium Lasers are retained in the left arm. A [[C3i Computer]] was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 156, "Jihad era advanced tech variant".</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 16 March 2012
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| Helios | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3058[2] |
| Model | HEL-3D |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,736,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Taijian StarShield II |
| Engine | Pitban 240 |
| Communications System | Ceres SuperComm 3 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Swingline X-1200 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,559[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,618[1][4] |
Description
With a military that utilizes 'Mechs like the Emperor, Pillager, and Victor in large numbers, the St. Ives Compact had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at Ceres Metals Industries to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The Helios is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by ComStar due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The Helios has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 fusion engine. The Helios can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters because of its four Swingline X-1200 jump jets. For protection from enemy fire, the Helios has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.[1]
Armament
The Helios carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon. This allows the Helios to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the Helios has two BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Lasers and a pair of MilDouglas "Duke" SRM-6 launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range.[1]
Variants
- HEL-4A - A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios, the 4A strips all of the 'Mechs weapons and adds three tons of armor. It has an ER PPC as its primary weapon backed up by two Medium Lasers and an MRM-20 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,426[3], BV (2.0) = 1,519[5]
- HEL-C - Modified to work as part of a C3 network, the HEL-C removes one of the ER Medium Lasers from the 3D model and replaces it with a single C3 Slave unit. BV (1.0) = 1,544[3], BV (2.0) = 1,533[6]
- HEL-6X - This was a Advance Tech variant that was developed during the Jihad. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a Light Fusion Engine and also it armor was lessen for more equipment. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a Heavy PPC, in either torso location a Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser has been added. The original's ER Medium Lasers are retained in the left arm. A C3i Computer was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. "Helio 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Helios (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Combat Operations, p. 122
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 154
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 155
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 157
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 156, "Jihad era advanced tech variant".