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−	|image = Battleaxe.jpg	+	|image=Battleaxe.jpg
−	|name = ''BattleAxe''	+	|name=BattleAxe
−	|manufacturer =	+	|manufacturer=[[Achernar BattleMechs]],<br/>[[New Hessen WorkMechs]]
−	[[Achernar BattleMechs]] (7K/8D)<ref name = TRSWp126f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 126–127: "BKX-7K BattleAxe"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 -->	+	| production year=2459
−	----	+	|year reference=<ref>''TechManual'', p. 15</ref><ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 224-225, "Battleaxe Profile"</ref><ref name=XTRO7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref><ref name=ED11>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref>
−	[[New Hessen WorkMechs]]	+	|model=BKX-7K
−	| production year = 2459	+	|cost= 6,384,634 C-bills
−	|year reference = <ref>''TechManual'', p. 15</ref><ref name = TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 224-225, "BattleAxe Profile"</ref><ref name = XTRO7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref><ref name = ED11>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/277/battleaxe-bkx-7k MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>	+	|class=Heavy
−	|model = BKX-7K<ref name = TRSWp126f />	+	|mass=70
−	|cost = 6,384,634 C-bills	+	|chassis=Achernar Special Type 4
−	|class = Heavy	+	|armor=StarGuard-X
−	|Tech Base = Inner Sphere	+	|engine=[[DAV 280]]
−	|mech type = BattleMech	+	|comsys=[[Achernar Electronics HICK-1]]
−	|mass = 70	+	|T&T=[[Federated Gatherer]]
−	|chassis = [[Achernar Special Type 4]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->	+	|heat sinks=15
−	|armor = [[StarGuard-X]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->	+	|speed=64
−	|engine = [[DAV 280]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->	+	|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 40-Beta]]
−	|comsys = [[Achernar Electronics HICK-1]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->	+	|armament=
−	|T&T = [[Federated Gatherer]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->
−	|heat sinks = 15 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->
−	|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->
−	|jumpjets = [[Rawlings 40-Beta]] <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->
−	|armament = <!-- <ref name = TRSWp126f /> -->
	*2x [[PPC]]		*2x [[PPC]]
	*2x [[LRM 5]]		*2x [[LRM 5]]
	*1x [[SRM 6]]		*1x [[SRM 6]]
−	|BV (1.0) = 1,087	+	|BV (1.0)=1,087
−	|BV (2.0) = 1,329<ref name = TRSWp126f /><ref name = TRO3075/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 120</ref>	+	|BV (2.0)=1,329<ref name=TRO3075/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 120</ref>
	}}		}}
	==Description==		==Description==
−	The prototype of the '''''BattleAxe''''' originally appeared in [[Introduction Year::2459]], and relied on the standard armament of the time: lasers and missiles. Over the next fifteen years, the speed was increased by a third and the mass of the cockpit and armor were reduced. In the late 2460s, unsure of the ''BattleAxe''&#39;s maneuverability, the introduction of the WSP-1 ''[[Wasp]]'' inspired designers to mount experimental [[jump jet]]s onto the upper legs, allowing it to vault over anything it could not run through. Unfortunately, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] had to go through training for the new jump jets and the landing process, as many died early on. The [[Federated Suns]] subsequently switched the [[Large Laser]]s in the arms for new [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s. The ''BattleAxe'' only has nine tons of armor, which is comparatively light for a 'Mech of its size. Massive overheating problems, and the introduction of the ''[[Hammerhands]]'', eventually ended the operational service of the ''BattleAxe''.  The last ''BattleAxes'', considered ancient, were destroyed in a desperate defense of [[Robinson]] against conventionally equipped [[Combat Vehicle]] formations during the [[Extinction Era::Second Succession War|Second Succession War]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/><ref name=ED11/>	+	The prototype of the '''''BattleAxe''''' originally appeared in [[2459]], and relied on the standard armament of the time: lasers and missiles. Over the next fifteen years, the speed was increased by a third and the mass of the cockpit and armor were reduced. In the late 2460s, unsure of the ''BattleAxe'''s maneuverability, the introduction of the WSP-1 ''[[Wasp]]'' inspired designers to mount experimental [[jump jet]]s onto the upper legs, allowing it to vault over anything it could not run through. Unfortunately, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] had to go through training for the new jump jets and the landing process, as many died early on. The [[Federated Suns]] subsequently switched the [[Large Laser]]s in the arms for new [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s. The ''BattleAxe'' only has nine tons of armor, which is comparatively light for a 'Mech of its size. Massive overheating problems, and the introduction the ''[[Hammerhands]]'', eventually ended the service of the ''BattleAxe''.  The last ''BattleAxes'', considered ancient, were destroyed in a desperate defense of [[Robinson]] against conventionally equipped [[Combat Vehicle]] formations during the [[Extinction Era::Second Succession War|Second Succession War]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/><ref name=ED11/>
−
−	As with many ancient designs dating from the [[Age of War]], the BattleAxe found new life on the battlefields of the [[Jihad]]. Inner Sphere powers, desperate to reinforce their ranks, turned to old 'Mech schematics and retooled their production lines to produce [[retrotech]] machines including the BXK-series.<ref name=TRO3075/> Though considered only subpar by modern standards, the heavy 'Mech filled a much-needed hole in Federated Suns regiments and continued to serve into the ilClan Era.{{cn}}
	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==
−	The original production variant of this [['Mech]], the BKX-7K, utilizes two massive [[Donal]] [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s, which were relatively new at the time. Supporting these massive cannons are two [[Federated 5-Shot]] [[LRM-5]] launchers with one ton of ammo split between them, as well as a [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]]. These secondary weapons give the ''BattleAxe'' something to hit with at all ranges.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/>	+	The original production variant of this [['Mech]], the BKX-7K, utilizes two massive Donal [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s, which were relatively new at the time. To support the massive cannons, it also has two Federated-5 Shot [[LRM-5]] launchers with one ton of ammo to split between them and a Harpoon-6 [[SRM-6]], giving it something to hit with at all ranges.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/>
	==Variants==		==Variants==
−	*; BKX-1X : The prototype ''BattleAxe'' uses a [[primitive engine]], cockpit and armor. The weapons load is slightly different as well, with [[Large Laser]]s in the arms instead of the PPCs of the later variants. A pair of [[Machine Gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition defend against infantry units. It carries a single SRM-6 launcher as well as a pair of LRM-5s. The bulky engine is much less efficient than later models, limiting the ''BattleAxe'' to a top speed of 54 km/h. In addition, this version of the 'Mech lacks jump jets.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref>	+	*;BKX-1X : The prototype ''Battleaxe'' uses a [[Primitive Engine]], cockpit and armor. The weapons load is slightly different as well, with [[Large Laser]]s in the arms instead of the PPCs of the later variants. A pair of [[Machine Gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition defend against infantry units. It carries a single SRM-6 launcher as well as a pair of LRM-5s. The bulky engine is much less efficient than later models, limiting the ''Battleaxe'' to a top speed of 54km/h. In addition, this version of the 'Mech lacks jump jets.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref>
		+
		+	*;BKX-7NC : Due to the uncertainty of the ''BattleAxe's'' jump jets, many MechWarriors had technicians remove the jump jets in favor of two more [[LRM-5]] launchers, one on each side of the torso. It was labeled the 7NC because of its nickname "No Crash". BV (2.0)= 1,252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 121</ref>
−	*; BKX-7NC : Due to the uncertainty of the ''BattleAxe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s jump jets, many MechWarriors had technicians remove the jump jets in favor of two more [[LRM-5]] launchers, one on each side of the torso. It was labeled the 7NC because of its nickname "No Crash".<ref name=TRSWp126f /> BV (2.0)= 1,252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 121</ref>	+	*;BKX-8D : After digging around in the Achernar archives, the leaders of [[Achernar BattleMechs|Achernar]] decided to attempt and redeem their design in the 3070s. They upgraded the armor to [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] compounds, utilized [[CASE]], and mounted a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. They swapped each [[PPC]] for a pair of [[ER Medium Laser|Extended-Range Medium Laser]]s and the missile racks for three new [[MML 7]]. The [[heat sink]]s were upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s while the jump jets were retained. Rounding out this revamped design is a [[C3 Slave Unit]]. BV (2.0) = 1,592<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 216</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 122</ref>
−	*; BKX-8D : After digging around in their archives, the leaders of [[Achernar BattleMechs|Achernar]] decided to redeem their design in the 3070s. They upgraded the armor to [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] compounds, utilized [[CASE]], and mounted a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. They swapped each [[PPC]] for a pair of [[ER Medium Laser|Extended-Range Medium Laser]]s and the missile racks for three new [[MML 7]]. The [[heat sink]]s were upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s while the jump jets were retained. Rounding out this revamped design is a [[C3 slave unit]].<ref name=TRSWp126f /> BV (2.0) = 1,592<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 216</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 122</ref>	+	==Related BattleMechs==
		+	*''[[Hammerhands]]'' - The successor of the ''BattleAxe''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref>
		+	*''[[Warhammer]]'' - The ''BattleAxe'' and the ''Hammerhands'' influenced the design of the ''Warhammer''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref>
	==Design Quirks==		==Design Quirks==
−	The ''BattleAxe'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - BattleAxe Entry.</ref>	+	The ''BKX-1X Battleaxe'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO7/>
−	*[[Difficult to Maintain]]
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−	The ''BKX-1X BattleAxe'' variant is subjected to the following exclusive [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO7/>
	* [[Hard to Pilot]]		* [[Hard to Pilot]]
	* [[Prototype]]		* [[Prototype]]
	* [[Poor Performance]]		* [[Poor Performance]]
−
−	==Related BattleMechs==
−	* ''[[Hammerhands]]'' - The successor of the ''BattleAxe''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref>
−	* ''[[Warhammer]]'' - The ''BattleAxe'' and the ''Hammerhands'' influenced the design of the ''Warhammer''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref>
−	* BTX-7K ''Battleax'' - An apocryphal design that appeared in ''BattleTechnology'' magazine. Functionally almost identical to the BKX-7K, it had one less ton of armor and one more ton of LRM ammo; brand names of components are almost entirely different.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0203, pp. 40–41</ref>
−
−	==Notes==
−	* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Streitaxt'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STX-7T'''.
	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
−	File:Battleaxe.jpg|Original ''BattleAxe'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''	+	Image:BKX-1X Battleaxe.JPG|BKX-1X ''Battleaxe''
−	Image:BKX-1X Battleaxe.JPG|Experimental BKX-1X ''BattleAxe'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2|XTRO:Primitives II]]''
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
−	* [[BattleTechnology#Issue 0203|''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0203]]	+	*''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''
−	* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''	+	*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''
−	* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''	+	*''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
−	* ''[[Master Unit List]]''	+	*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
−	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''	+	*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''
−	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''	+	*''[[Tech Manual]]''
−	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''	+	*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
−	* ''[[TechManual]]''	+
−	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
−	[[Category:'Mechs]]
	[[Category:BattleMechs]]		[[Category:BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]]		[[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]]
		+	[[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]
		+	[[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]]		[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]]
−	[[Category:German renamed units]]

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Battleaxe.jpg |name=BattleAxe |manufacturer=[[Achernar BattleMechs]],<br/>[[New Hessen WorkMechs]] | production year=2459 |year reference=<ref>''TechManual'', p. 15</ref><ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 224-225, "Battleaxe Profile"</ref><ref name=XTRO7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref><ref name=ED11>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref> |model=BKX-7K |cost= 6,384,634 C-bills |class=Heavy |mass=70 |chassis=Achernar Special Type 4 |armor=StarGuard-X |engine=[[DAV 280]] |comsys=[[Achernar Electronics HICK-1]] |T&T=[[Federated Gatherer]] |heat sinks=15 |speed=64 |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 40-Beta]] |armament= *2x [[PPC]] *2x [[LRM 5]] *1x [[SRM 6]] |BV (1.0)=1,087 |BV (2.0)=1,329<ref name=TRO3075/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 120</ref> }} ==Description== The prototype of the '''''BattleAxe''''' originally appeared in [[2459]], and relied on the standard armament of the time: lasers and missiles. Over the next fifteen years, the speed was increased by a third and the mass of the cockpit and armor were reduced. In the late 2460s, unsure of the ''BattleAxe'''s maneuverability, the introduction of the WSP-1 ''[[Wasp]]'' inspired designers to mount experimental [[jump jet]]s onto the upper legs, allowing it to vault over anything it could not run through. Unfortunately, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] had to go through training for the new jump jets and the landing process, as many died early on. The [[Federated Suns]] subsequently switched the [[Large Laser]]s in the arms for new [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s. The ''BattleAxe'' only has nine tons of armor, which is comparatively light for a 'Mech of its size. Massive overheating problems, and the introduction the ''[[Hammerhands]]'', eventually ended the service of the ''BattleAxe''. The last ''BattleAxes'', considered ancient, were destroyed in a desperate defense of [[Robinson]] against conventionally equipped [[Combat Vehicle]] formations during the [[Extinction Era::Second Succession War|Second Succession War]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/><ref name=ED11/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The original production variant of this [['Mech]], the BKX-7K, utilizes two massive Donal [[Particle Projection Cannon]]s, which were relatively new at the time. To support the massive cannons, it also has two Federated-5 Shot [[LRM-5]] launchers with one ton of ammo to split between them and a Harpoon-6 [[SRM-6]], giving it something to hit with at all ranges.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=XTRO7/> ==Variants== *;BKX-1X : The prototype ''Battleaxe'' uses a [[Primitive Engine]], cockpit and armor. The weapons load is slightly different as well, with [[Large Laser]]s in the arms instead of the PPCs of the later variants. A pair of [[Machine Gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition defend against infantry units. It carries a single SRM-6 launcher as well as a pair of LRM-5s. The bulky engine is much less efficient than later models, limiting the ''Battleaxe'' to a top speed of 54km/h. In addition, this version of the 'Mech lacks jump jets.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 7</ref> *;BKX-7NC : Due to the uncertainty of the ''BattleAxe's'' jump jets, many MechWarriors had technicians remove the jump jets in favor of two more [[LRM-5]] launchers, one on each side of the torso. It was labeled the 7NC because of its nickname "No Crash". BV (2.0)= 1,252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 121</ref> *;BKX-8D : After digging around in the Achernar archives, the leaders of [[Achernar BattleMechs|Achernar]] decided to attempt and redeem their design in the 3070s. They upgraded the armor to [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] compounds, utilized [[CASE]], and mounted a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. They swapped each [[PPC]] for a pair of [[ER Medium Laser|Extended-Range Medium Laser]]s and the missile racks for three new [[MML 7]]. The [[heat sink]]s were upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s while the jump jets were retained. Rounding out this revamped design is a [[C3 Slave Unit]]. BV (2.0) = 1,592<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 216</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 122</ref> ==Related BattleMechs== *''[[Hammerhands]]'' - The successor of the ''BattleAxe''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref> *''[[Warhammer]]'' - The ''BattleAxe'' and the ''Hammerhands'' influenced the design of the ''Warhammer''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 224-226</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''BKX-1X Battleaxe'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO7/> * [[Hard to Pilot]] * [[Prototype]] * [[Poor Performance]] ==Gallery== <gallery> Image:BKX-1X Battleaxe.JPG|BKX-1X ''Battleaxe'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' *''[[Tech Manual]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]] [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]]

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