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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Versatile and powerful, the '' | + | Versatile and powerful, the ''BattleMaster'' is one of the best known [['Mech]]s in existence. [[Hollis Industries]] began production of the ''BattleMaster'' in [[2830]], originally designing it to be the largest and most powerful 'Mech on the battlefield. It has since been eclipsed in both size and firepower by larger and more advanced 'Mechs. Despite this, the ''BattleMaster'' is still capable of causing a great deal of damage to any unit that it engages and is capable of carrying out many different roles on the battlefield from direct fire support to command to urban assault. This versatility is what makes the ''BattleMaster'' so memorable and so famous throughout the successor states. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The '' | + | The ''BattleMaster'' carries a Donal [[PPC]] as its main weapon, which allows the 'Mech to cause damage at ranges exceeding five hundred meters. For close range combat, the ''BattleMaster'' is armed with six Martell [[Medium Laser]]s which allows the 'Mech to unleash a devastating barrage of lasers at short to medium ranges. The short-range firepower is further enhanced with a Holly [[SRM-6]], which can seek out weak points in the enemy’s armor. Finally, the ''BattleMaster'' is equipped with two Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s, which deter infantry attacks. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *BLR-1C - This rare [[Star League]] era command version of the ''BattleMaster'' mounts a [[Command Console]] and is equipped with [[Double Heat Sink]]s. The Machine Guns have been removed. [[House Kurita]] received at least one such vehicle from [[ComStar]] in full working condition, unmodified and without downgrades, and it served as [[Theodore Kurita]]'s command vehicle (piloted by [[Fuhito Tetsuhara]]) on [[Exeter]] in the [[War of 3039]]. | ||
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* BLR-1D - The 1D is a basic modification of the 1G model. The SRM-6 and two Medium Lasers have been removed and the 'Mech has had six [[heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor added to make the 'Mech more forgiving when dealing with the 'Mechs intensive heat load from its energy weapon heavy arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,323, BV (2.0) = 1,522 | * BLR-1D - The 1D is a basic modification of the 1G model. The SRM-6 and two Medium Lasers have been removed and the 'Mech has had six [[heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor added to make the 'Mech more forgiving when dealing with the 'Mechs intensive heat load from its energy weapon heavy arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,323, BV (2.0) = 1,522 | ||
| − | * BLR-1S - Another variant built around making the '' | + | * BLR-1S - Another variant built around making the ''BattleMaster'''s heat more manageable, the PPC and SRM-6 were removed. They were replaced with an [[LRM-15]], an [[LRM-5]], and two [[SRM-2]] launchers, giving the BLR-1S both long and short range capability. Additionally, two heat sinks have been added to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,227, BV (2.0) = 1507 |
| − | * BLR-2C - | + | * BLR-2C - Another designated command vehicle from the Star League era sporting a second cockpit (presumably a Command Console) and a [[Beagle Active Probe]] wired into the Nirasaki Inciteful Vision targeting system. Instead of the machine guns it carries a SureFire Defender [[Anti-Missile System]] in the left arm, retaining the rearward firing lasers. Like with the BLR-1C, House Kurita received at least one BLR-2C from ComStar in full working condition and used it to good effect in the War of 3039. BV (1.0) = ???, BV (2.0) = ??? |
| − | * BLR-3M - The 3M is a basic upgrade of the '' | + | * BLR-3M - The 3M is a basic upgrade of the ''BattleMaster'' utilizing [[Star League]] technology. The 'Mech replaces the standard [[heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink]]s. The 'Mech has also upgraded its primary weapon, replacing the regular Particle Projector Cannon with an [[ER PPC|extended range model]]. The 'Mech also removes one of the Machine Guns to add [[CASE]] to the design to protect itself in the event of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,495, BV (2.0) = 1,679 |
| − | * BLR-3S - Another upgrade of the '' | + | * BLR-3S - Another upgrade of the ''BattleMaster'' using lost technology from the [[Star League]], the 3S is powered by an [[XL Engine]]. The saved weight is used to arm the ''BattleMaster'' with an [[LRM-20]] launcher as its primary weapon. For close range, this is backed up by an SRM-6 and six [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,165, BV (2.0) = 1,441 |
| − | [[Image:Blr-4s battlemaster.jpg|thumb|left|BLR-4S '' | + | [[Image:Blr-4s battlemaster.jpg|thumb|left|BLR-4S ''BattleMaster'']] |
| − | * BLR-4S - The 4S variant of the '' | + | * BLR-4S - The 4S variant of the ''BattleMaster'' is a new look at an old 'Mech. The 4S is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and armored with thirteen and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech is armed with a [[Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon. The 'Mech carries four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Medium Laser]]s for intermediate ranges as well as a SRM-6 with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system. For anti infantry combat, the ''BattleMaster'' carries two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,606, BV (2.0) = 2,018 |
* BLR-5M - The 5M is an upgrade that reflects the current weapons trends in the [[Free Worlds League]]. The 'Mech is armed with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], giving it a range exceeding seven hundred meters. The Light Gauss is backed up by an [[ER Large Laser]] for long-range engagements. For close ranges, the 5M carries six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,484, BV (2.0) = 1,766 | * BLR-5M - The 5M is an upgrade that reflects the current weapons trends in the [[Free Worlds League]]. The 'Mech is armed with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], giving it a range exceeding seven hundred meters. The Light Gauss is backed up by an [[ER Large Laser]] for long-range engagements. For close ranges, the 5M carries six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,484, BV (2.0) = 1,766 | ||
| − | * BLR-10S - The '' | + | * BLR-10S - The ''BattleMaster'' 10S is built around a rugged [[compact engine]] that gives it a maximum speed of 54.0 km/h and also has a [[heavy duty gyro]] that further adds to the 'Mechs durability. The 10S is armed with an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon and is backed up by six [[ER Medium Laser]]s, an [[ER Small Laser]], and a [[Streak SRM-4]] for close combat with two [[B-Pods]] for anti-Battle Armor use. The 10S also has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] for defense against electronic warfare systems. |
| − | * BLR-CM - The CM variant of the '' | + | * BLR-CM - The CM variant of the ''BattleMaster'' is built to command a C3 company. The 'Mechs speed has been reduced to 54.0 km/h. This allows the CM variant of the ''BattleMaster'' to carry two [[C3 master computer]]s. The 'Mech is armed with an [[ER PPC]] and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech is armored with sixteen tons of armor to protect the valuable computers that allow it to coordinate an entire company. BV (1.0) = 1,651, BV (2.0) = 1,883 |
| − | * BLR-K3 - Another 'Mech that is built to utilize C3 technology, the K3 '' | + | * BLR-K3 - Another 'Mech that is built to utilize C3 technology, the K3 ''BattleMaster'' is built using an [[XL Engine]]. The 'Mech is armed with an [[ER PPC]] and two [[ER Large Laser]]s for long-range combat. The 'Mech has four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher for close combat situations. Finally, the 'Mech has a C3 master computer. BV (1.0) = 1,498, BV (2.0) = 1,851 |
| − | * BLR-M3 - A C3 command version of the '' | + | * BLR-M3 - A C3 command version of the ''BattleMaster'', the M3 utilizes a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] as well as two [[Light PPC]]s to keep its enemies at long range. The 'Mech has an [[MML-5]] launcher that is capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition, allowing it to be used at any range bracket. The 'Mech is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The 'Mech is protected by thirteen and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against ammunition explosions. The M3 also has two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s for close range defense and has a C3 master computer to link together a lance of C3 equipped units. |
| − | *BattleMaster C - This variant was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] scientists following the capture of [[Red Devil Industries]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. This 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis that is protected by sixteen and a half tons of armor. Based on the 4S, the Clan-tech variant replaces the Gauss Rifle with a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]] and four tons of ammunition. All the medium lasers are front facing, four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. All of these weapons are guided by a [[Targeting Computer]]. The short-range missile launcher is replaced with an [[ATM 6]] and three | + | *BattleMaster C - This variant was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] scientists following the capture of [[Red Devil Industries]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. This 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis that is protected by sixteen and a half tons of armor. Based on the 4S, the Clan-tech variant replaces the Gauss Rifle with a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]] and four tons of ammunition. All the medium lasers are front facing, four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. All of these weapons are guided by a [[Targeting Computer]]. The short-range missile launcher is replaced with an [[ATM 6]] and three tons of ammunition to ensure the ability to make use of the flexibility offered by the Advanced Tactical Missile System. BV (2.0) = ??? |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]] | *[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]] | ||
| − | + | *[[List of BattleTech novels#Heir to the Dragon|Heir to the Dragon]] (novel) | |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 21 August 2008
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| BattleMaster | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hollis Industries |
| Model | BLR-1G |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mark X |
| Armor | StarGuard |
| Engine | VOX 340 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,212 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,519 |
Contents
Description
Versatile and powerful, the BattleMaster is one of the best known 'Mechs in existence. Hollis Industries began production of the BattleMaster in 2830, originally designing it to be the largest and most powerful 'Mech on the battlefield. It has since been eclipsed in both size and firepower by larger and more advanced 'Mechs. Despite this, the BattleMaster is still capable of causing a great deal of damage to any unit that it engages and is capable of carrying out many different roles on the battlefield from direct fire support to command to urban assault. This versatility is what makes the BattleMaster so memorable and so famous throughout the successor states.
Armament
The BattleMaster carries a Donal PPC as its main weapon, which allows the 'Mech to cause damage at ranges exceeding five hundred meters. For close range combat, the BattleMaster is armed with six Martell Medium Lasers which allows the 'Mech to unleash a devastating barrage of lasers at short to medium ranges. The short-range firepower is further enhanced with a Holly SRM-6, which can seek out weak points in the enemy’s armor. Finally, the BattleMaster is equipped with two Sperry Browning Machine Guns, which deter infantry attacks.
Variants
- BLR-1C - This rare Star League era command version of the BattleMaster mounts a Command Console and is equipped with Double Heat Sinks. The Machine Guns have been removed. House Kurita received at least one such vehicle from ComStar in full working condition, unmodified and without downgrades, and it served as Theodore Kurita's command vehicle (piloted by Fuhito Tetsuhara) on Exeter in the War of 3039.
- BLR-1D - The 1D is a basic modification of the 1G model. The SRM-6 and two Medium Lasers have been removed and the 'Mech has had six heat sinks and an additional ton of armor added to make the 'Mech more forgiving when dealing with the 'Mechs intensive heat load from its energy weapon heavy arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,323, BV (2.0) = 1,522
- BLR-1S - Another variant built around making the BattleMaster's heat more manageable, the PPC and SRM-6 were removed. They were replaced with an LRM-15, an LRM-5, and two SRM-2 launchers, giving the BLR-1S both long and short range capability. Additionally, two heat sinks have been added to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,227, BV (2.0) = 1507
- BLR-2C - Another designated command vehicle from the Star League era sporting a second cockpit (presumably a Command Console) and a Beagle Active Probe wired into the Nirasaki Inciteful Vision targeting system. Instead of the machine guns it carries a SureFire Defender Anti-Missile System in the left arm, retaining the rearward firing lasers. Like with the BLR-1C, House Kurita received at least one BLR-2C from ComStar in full working condition and used it to good effect in the War of 3039. BV (1.0) = ???, BV (2.0) = ???
- BLR-3M - The 3M is a basic upgrade of the BattleMaster utilizing Star League technology. The 'Mech replaces the standard heat sinks with double heat sinks. The 'Mech has also upgraded its primary weapon, replacing the regular Particle Projector Cannon with an extended range model. The 'Mech also removes one of the Machine Guns to add CASE to the design to protect itself in the event of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,495, BV (2.0) = 1,679
- BLR-3S - Another upgrade of the BattleMaster using lost technology from the Star League, the 3S is powered by an XL Engine. The saved weight is used to arm the BattleMaster with an LRM-20 launcher as its primary weapon. For close range, this is backed up by an SRM-6 and six Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,165, BV (2.0) = 1,441
- BLR-4S - The 4S variant of the BattleMaster is a new look at an old 'Mech. The 4S is powered by a Light Fusion Engine and armored with thirteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The 'Mech is armed with a Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon. The 'Mech carries four ER Medium Lasers and two Medium Lasers for intermediate ranges as well as a SRM-6 with an Artemis IV fire control system. For anti infantry combat, the BattleMaster carries two Small Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,606, BV (2.0) = 2,018
- BLR-5M - The 5M is an upgrade that reflects the current weapons trends in the Free Worlds League. The 'Mech is armed with a Light Gauss Rifle, giving it a range exceeding seven hundred meters. The Light Gauss is backed up by an ER Large Laser for long-range engagements. For close ranges, the 5M carries six ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,484, BV (2.0) = 1,766
- BLR-10S - The BattleMaster 10S is built around a rugged compact engine that gives it a maximum speed of 54.0 km/h and also has a heavy duty gyro that further adds to the 'Mechs durability. The 10S is armed with an ER PPC as its primary weapon and is backed up by six ER Medium Lasers, an ER Small Laser, and a Streak SRM-4 for close combat with two B-Pods for anti-Battle Armor use. The 10S also has a Guardian ECM Suite for defense against electronic warfare systems.
- BLR-CM - The CM variant of the BattleMaster is built to command a C3 company. The 'Mechs speed has been reduced to 54.0 km/h. This allows the CM variant of the BattleMaster to carry two C3 master computers. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC and two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech is armored with sixteen tons of armor to protect the valuable computers that allow it to coordinate an entire company. BV (1.0) = 1,651, BV (2.0) = 1,883
- BLR-K3 - Another 'Mech that is built to utilize C3 technology, the K3 BattleMaster is built using an XL Engine. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC and two ER Large Lasers for long-range combat. The 'Mech has four ER Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-6 launcher for close combat situations. Finally, the 'Mech has a C3 master computer. BV (1.0) = 1,498, BV (2.0) = 1,851
- BLR-M3 - A C3 command version of the BattleMaster, the M3 utilizes a Light Gauss Rifle as well as two Light PPCs to keep its enemies at long range. The 'Mech has an MML-5 launcher that is capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition, allowing it to be used at any range bracket. The 'Mech is powered by a Light Fusion Engine that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The 'Mech is protected by thirteen and a half tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor with CASE to protect against ammunition explosions. The M3 also has two Medium Pulse Lasers for close range defense and has a C3 master computer to link together a lance of C3 equipped units.
- BattleMaster C - This variant was designed by Clan Jade Falcon scientists following the capture of Red Devil Industries during the FedCom Civil War. This 'Mech is built on an Endo Steel chassis that is protected by sixteen and a half tons of armor. Based on the 4S, the Clan-tech variant replaces the Gauss Rifle with a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30 and four tons of ammunition. All the medium lasers are front facing, four Medium Pulse Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. All of these weapons are guided by a Targeting Computer. The short-range missile launcher is replaced with an ATM 6 and three tons of ammunition to ensure the ability to make use of the flexibility offered by the Advanced Tactical Missile System. BV (2.0) = ???