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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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 237</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,323,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 126</ref> 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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 237</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,323,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 126</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,522
  
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* BLR-1Gb - The 1Gb is an upgraded ''BattleMaster'' that was used by the [[Terran Hegemony]]-based [[SLDF]] Royals. It is built an an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and uses [[double heat sink]]s. It only retains the forward-facing Medium Lasers. To those it adds a pair of [[ER PPC]]s and a [[Large Pulse Laser]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref>
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* BLR-1Gb - The 1Gb is an upgraded ''BattleMaster'' that was used by the [[Terran Hegemony]]-based [[SLDF]] Royals. It is built an an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and uses [[double heat sink]]s. It only retains the forward-facing Medium Lasers. To those it adds a pair of [[ER PPC]]s and a [[Large Pulse Laser]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,825
  
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* BLR-1Gb2 - A variant of the 1Gb, this model drops a heat sink to incorporate a [[double cockpit]].<ref name=TRO3075 />
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* BLR-1Gb2 - A variant of the 1Gb, this model drops a heat sink to incorporate a [[double cockpit]].<ref name=TRO3075 /> BV (2.0) = 1,825
  
 
* BLR-1Gc - A much less radical upgrade of the 1G, the 1Gc upgrades the heat sinks to double strength models and removes the Machine Guns to make room for a double cockpit.<ref name=TRO3075 />
 
* BLR-1Gc - A much less radical upgrade of the 1G, the 1Gc upgrades the heat sinks to double strength models and removes the Machine Guns to make room for a double cockpit.<ref name=TRO3075 />
  
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* 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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 239</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,227,<ref name=COLA>''Combat Operations'', pg. 131</ref> BV (2.0) = 1507
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* 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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 239</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,227,<ref name=COLA>''Combat Operations'', pg. 131</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,507
  
 
* 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-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) = ???
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* 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, two of which are rear-facing.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 243</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,484,<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 129</ref> 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, two of which are rear-facing.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 243</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,484,<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 129</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,766
  
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* BLR-10S - The 10S is built around a rugged Edasich [[Compact Engine]] that gives it a maximum speed of 54.4 km/h. It also has a [[Heavy-Duty Gyro]] that further adds to the 'Mech's durability. The 10S is armed with a Defiance 1001 [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon and is backed up by six Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s, a Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]], and a Coventry TH4b [[Streak SRM-4]] for close combat with two Defiance Razorback [[B-Pod]]s for anti-[[battle armor]] use. The 10S also has a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] for defense against electronic warfare systems.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 244</ref><ref>"''BattleMaster''"</ref>
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* BLR-10S - The 10S is built around a rugged Edasich [[Compact Engine]] that gives it a maximum speed of 54.4 km/h. It also has a [[Heavy-Duty Gyro]] that further adds to the 'Mech's durability. The 10S is armed with a Defiance 1001 [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon and is backed up by six Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s, a Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]], and a Coventry TH4b [[Streak SRM-4]] for close combat with two Defiance Razorback [[B-Pod]]s for anti-[[battle armor]] use. The 10S also has a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] for defense against electronic warfare systems.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 244</ref><ref>"''BattleMaster''"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,930
  
 
* 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. It is armored with sixteen tons of armor to protect the valuable computers that allow it to coordinate an entire company.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 245</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,651 (C3: 182),<ref name=CODC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 124</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,883
 
* 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. It is armored with sixteen tons of armor to protect the valuable computers that allow it to coordinate an entire company.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 245</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,651 (C3: 182),<ref name=CODC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 124</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,883
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* 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 Computer.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 246</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,498 (C3: 291),<ref name=CODC /> BV (2.0) = 1,851
 
* 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 Computer.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 246</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,498 (C3: 291),<ref name=CODC /> BV (2.0) = 1,851
  
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* 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 in any range bracket. The 'Mech is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It 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 Computer to link together a lance of C3 equipped units.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 247</ref>
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* 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 in any range bracket. The 'Mech is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It 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 Computer to link together a lance of C3 equipped units.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 247</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,674
  
 
*[[Dual Cockpit]] refits: The ''BattleMaster'' is one of the [[Federated Suns]]' (and [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s) preferred 'Mechs to install Dual Cockpits. Standard refits usually install the Dual Cockpit on a BLR-1G or BLR-3M, removing one heat sink.
 
*[[Dual Cockpit]] refits: The ''BattleMaster'' is one of the [[Federated Suns]]' (and [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s) preferred 'Mechs to install Dual Cockpits. Standard refits usually install the Dual Cockpit on a BLR-1G or BLR-3M, removing one heat sink.
  
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*''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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 248</ref> BV (2.0) = ???
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*''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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 248</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,025
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
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BattleMaster
BattleMaster
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
BV (1.0) 1,212[1]
BV (2.0) 1,519


Description

Versatile and powerful, the BattleMaster is one of the best known 'Mechs in existence. Hollis Industries began production in 2633, 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 'Mech is armed with six Martell Medium Lasers, which gives the 'Mech the ability 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.[2]

Variants

  • 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.[3] BV (1.0) = 1,323,[4] BV (2.0) = 1,522
  • BLR-1Gb2 - A variant of the 1Gb, this model drops a heat sink to incorporate a double cockpit.[5] BV (2.0) = 1,825
  • BLR-1Gc - A much less radical upgrade of the 1G, the 1Gc upgrades the heat sinks to double strength models and removes the Machine Guns to make room for a double cockpit.[5]
  • 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.[6] BV (1.0) = 1,227,[7] BV (2.0) = 1,507
  • 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.[8] BV (1.0) = 1,495,[1] 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 'Mech 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, two of which are rear-facing.[9] BV (1.0) = 1,165,[4][7] BV (2.0) = 1,441
BLR-4S BattleMaster
  • 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, two of which are rear-facing.[13] BV (1.0) = 1,484,[14] BV (2.0) = 1,766
  • 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. It is armored with sixteen tons of armor to protect the valuable computers that allow it to coordinate an entire company.[17] BV (1.0) = 1,651 (C3: 182),[18] 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 Computer.[19] BV (1.0) = 1,498 (C3: 291),[18] 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 in any range bracket. The 'Mech is powered by a Light Fusion Engine that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It 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 Computer to link together a lance of C3 equipped units.[20] BV (2.0) = 1,674

Related BattleMechs

  • Warlord - Produced in a new GM facility on El Dorado, the BLR-2G Warlord is an industrially streamlined, all-energy weapon variation of the venerable BLR-1G BattleMaster introduced during the Jihad.

Notable Pilots

References

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Combat Operations, pg. 121
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 238
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 237
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Combat Operations, pg. 126
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 169
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 239
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Combat Operations, pg. 131
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 240
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 241
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 242
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, pg. 41
  12. ↑ Combat Operations, pg. 128
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 243
  14. ↑ Combat Operations, pg. 129
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 244
  16. ↑ "BattleMaster"
  17. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 245
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Combat Operations, pg. 124
  19. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 246
  20. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 247
  21. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, pg. 248

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