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Line 8: |model = Prime |model = Prime |cost= 19,834,032 C-bills |cost= 19,834,032 C-bills − |Tech Base=clan + |Tech Base=[[Clan]] − |mech type=omni − |feet=4 |mass=65 |mass=65 − |chassis=[[Type BMHQ-5 Endo Steel]] + |chassis=Type BMHQ-5 [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[Forged Type HH35 Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Forged Type HH35 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[Extralight fusion engine|390 XL]] + |engine=390 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |comsys=Unknown |comsys=Unknown |T&T=Unknown |T&T=Unknown − |heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]] + |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed=97 |speed=97 |armament=Primary Configuration |armament=Primary Configuration Line 30:
Line 28: The '''''Balius''''' is a quadrupedal, front-line [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. As of [[3075]], few details were available about the [['Mech]]. It is a [[totem 'Mech]], resembling a horse, that is meant to improve morale as much as to be an effective combat unit. There is apparently no factory producing this design. Instead, it is hand-crafted by a crew of technicians specifically selected for the task by the [[Khan]]. This has led to few ''Balius''' being produced, so the 'Mech is only in the hands of select [[Bloodname]]d warriors.<ref name=TRO142 /> The '''''Balius''''' is a quadrupedal, front-line [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. As of [[3075]], few details were available about the [['Mech]]. It is a [[totem 'Mech]], resembling a horse, that is meant to improve morale as much as to be an effective combat unit. There is apparently no factory producing this design. Instead, it is hand-crafted by a crew of technicians specifically selected for the task by the [[Khan]]. This has led to few ''Balius''' being produced, so the 'Mech is only in the hands of select [[Bloodname]]d warriors.<ref name=TRO142 /> − Truly a frontline Omni, the ''Balius'' makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and an [[XL engine]]. However, on a quad, this leaves little room for other components. It does allow for great speed, though, and the ''Balius'' maxes out at 97 km/h, quite fast for a 'Mech its size.<ref name=TRO142 /> + Truly a frontline Omni, the ''Balius'' makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, eleven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and an [[XL Engine]]. However, on a quad, this leaves little room for other components. It does allow for great speed, though, and the ''Balius'' maxes out at 97 km/h, quite fast for a 'Mech its size.<ref name=TRO142 /> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 36:
Line 34: ==Alternate Configurations== ==Alternate Configurations== − *;Alternate Configuration A : Mounting the Horses' newest weapon, the ''Balius'' A has a [[HAG 20]]. It also carries an ER Large Laser to supplement that weapon at range. An [[ER Medium Laser]] provides additional firepower up close, while another pair of the same protect its back. BV (2.0) = 2,201<ref name=TRO143>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 268</ref> + *;Alt. Config. A : Mounting the Horses' newest weapon, the ''Balius'' A has a [[HAG 20]]. It also carries an ER Large Laser to supplement that weapon at range. An [[ER Medium Laser]] provides additional firepower up close, while another pair of the same protect its back. BV (2.0) = 2,201<ref name=TRO143>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 268</ref> − *;Alternate Configuration B : Bearing some resemblance to the primary configuration, the ''Balius'' B also carries twin ER Larges. Those are supplemented, however, by eight [[Heavy Small Laser]]s. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] threatens any who would seek to exploit its rear armor. Two additional [[heat sink]]s provide some added dissipation. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 269</ref> + *;Alt. Config. B : Bearing some resemblance to the primary configuration, the ''Balius'' B also carries twin ER Larges. Those are supplemented, however, by eight [[Heavy Small Laser]]s. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] threatens any who would seek to exploit its rear armor. Two additional [[heat sink]]s provide some added dissipation. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 269</ref> − *;Alternate Configuration C : A missile-heavy variant, the "C" mounts two [[ATM 9]]s with four tons of ammunition. A pair of ER Mediums supplement them, while two Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted in the rear. BV (2.0) = 2,103<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 270</ref> + *;Alt. Config. C : A missile-heavy variant, the "C" mounts two [[ATM 9]]s with four tons of ammunition. A pair of ER Mediums supplement them, while two Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted in the rear. BV (2.0) = 2,103<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 270</ref> − *;Alternate Configuration D : The final variant is a sniper. It has six [[jump jet]]s, enabling the ''Balius'' D to vault up to 180 meters at a time. An [[ER PPC]] can fell foes at range, while four ER Medium Lasers can down them up close. Two Medium Pulses are again rear-firing. BV (2.0) = 2,417<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 271</ref> + *;Alt. Config. D : The final variant is a sniper. It has six [[jump jet]]s, enabling the ''Balius'' D to vault up to 180 meters at a time. An [[ER PPC]] can fell foes at range, while four ER Medium Lasers can down them up close. Two Medium Pulses are again rear-firing. BV (2.0) = 2,417<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 271</ref> − *;Alternate Configuration E : This variant of the ''Balius'' carries a [[Streak LRM-15]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]], supported by an [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. A single [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]] covers the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 2,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 142</ref> + *;Alt. Config. E : This variant of the ''Balius'' carries a [[Streak LRM-15]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]], supported by an [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. A single [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]] covers the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 2,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 142</ref> − *;Alternate Configuration U : Equipped with five [[UMU]]s and two [[SRT-6]]s, this configuration is intended for underwater combat. Though the standard Flamer is useless underwater, the [[ECM Suite]], [[ER Large Laser]], and improved underwater mobility more than make up for it. BV (2.0) = 2,014<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 142</ref> + *;Alt. Config. U : Equipped with five [[UMU]]s and two [[SRT-6]]s, this configuration is intended for underwater combat. Though the standard Flamer is useless underwater, the [[ECM Suite]], [[ER Large Laser]], and improved underwater mobility more than make up for it. BV (2.0) = 2,014<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 142</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Balius'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Balius Entry.</ref> − *[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Balius.jpg|Original ''Balius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 61:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Balius.jpg | |image=Balius.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Clan Hell's Horses]] | |manufacturer=[[Clan Hell's Horses]] | ||
| production year=3075 | | production year=3075 | ||
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|model = Prime | |model = Prime | ||
|cost= 19,834,032 C-bills | |cost= 19,834,032 C-bills | ||
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base=[[Clan]] |
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|mass=65 | |mass=65 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Type BMHQ-5 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Forged Type HH35 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[ | + | |engine=390 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |
|comsys=Unknown | |comsys=Unknown | ||
|T&T=Unknown | |T&T=Unknown | ||
| − | |heat sinks = | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
|speed=97 | |speed=97 | ||
|armament=Primary Configuration | |armament=Primary Configuration | ||
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The '''''Balius''''' is a quadrupedal, front-line [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. As of [[3075]], few details were available about the [['Mech]]. It is a [[totem 'Mech]], resembling a horse, that is meant to improve morale as much as to be an effective combat unit. There is apparently no factory producing this design. Instead, it is hand-crafted by a crew of technicians specifically selected for the task by the [[Khan]]. This has led to few ''Balius''' being produced, so the 'Mech is only in the hands of select [[Bloodname]]d warriors.<ref name=TRO142 /> | The '''''Balius''''' is a quadrupedal, front-line [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. As of [[3075]], few details were available about the [['Mech]]. It is a [[totem 'Mech]], resembling a horse, that is meant to improve morale as much as to be an effective combat unit. There is apparently no factory producing this design. Instead, it is hand-crafted by a crew of technicians specifically selected for the task by the [[Khan]]. This has led to few ''Balius''' being produced, so the 'Mech is only in the hands of select [[Bloodname]]d warriors.<ref name=TRO142 /> | ||
| − | Truly a frontline Omni, the ''Balius'' makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, eleven tons of [[ | + | Truly a frontline Omni, the ''Balius'' makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, eleven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and an [[XL Engine]]. However, on a quad, this leaves little room for other components. It does allow for great speed, though, and the ''Balius'' maxes out at 97 km/h, quite fast for a 'Mech its size.<ref name=TRO142 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. A : Mounting the Horses' newest weapon, the ''Balius'' A has a [[HAG 20]]. It also carries an ER Large Laser to supplement that weapon at range. An [[ER Medium Laser]] provides additional firepower up close, while another pair of the same protect its back. BV (2.0) = 2,201<ref name=TRO143>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 268</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. B : Bearing some resemblance to the primary configuration, the ''Balius'' B also carries twin ER Larges. Those are supplemented, however, by eight [[Heavy Small Laser]]s. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] threatens any who would seek to exploit its rear armor. Two additional [[heat sink]]s provide some added dissipation. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 269</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. C : A missile-heavy variant, the "C" mounts two [[ATM 9]]s with four tons of ammunition. A pair of ER Mediums supplement them, while two Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted in the rear. BV (2.0) = 2,103<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 270</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. D : The final variant is a sniper. It has six [[jump jet]]s, enabling the ''Balius'' D to vault up to 180 meters at a time. An [[ER PPC]] can fell foes at range, while four ER Medium Lasers can down them up close. Two Medium Pulses are again rear-firing. BV (2.0) = 2,417<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 271</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. E : This variant of the ''Balius'' carries a [[Streak LRM-15]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]], supported by an [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. A single [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]] covers the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 2,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 142</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. U : Equipped with five [[UMU]]s and two [[SRT-6]]s, this configuration is intended for underwater combat. Though the standard Flamer is useless underwater, the [[ECM Suite]], [[ER Large Laser]], and improved underwater mobility more than make up for it. BV (2.0) = 2,014<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 142</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:OmniMechs]] | [[Category:OmniMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||