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| cost = 1,699,075 C-bills | | cost = 1,699,075 C-bills | ||
| mass = 45 tons | | mass = 45 tons | ||
| − | | armor = Forging HTT05 | + | | armor = [[Forging HTT05]] |
| − | | engine = [[Fusion | + | | engine = [[Fusion Type 170]] |
| comsys = [[Series XII ComSys]] | | comsys = [[Series XII ComSys]] | ||
| T&T = [[Build IX TTS]] | | T&T = [[Build IX TTS]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 150 | | speed = 150 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | *1x [[Ultra | + | * 1x [[Ultra autocannon/10]] |
| − | *4x [[ | + | * 4x [[light machine gun]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[flamer]] |
| BV (2.0) = 1,018<ref name=TRO129>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 129</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 246</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,018<ref name=TRO129>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 129</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 246</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In the late 3060s, under [[Khan]] [[James Cobb]]'s command, [[Clan Hell's Horses]] began preparation for a renewed presence in the Inner Sphere. The scientist caste saw this as an opportunity to create a new cavalry vehicle, which they called the '''Bellona'''. Designed as a striker and flanker, the Bellona carries enough firepower on a nimble enough frame to keep up with even the fastest-advancing lines.<ref name=TRO128>''Technical Readout: 3075'', | + | In the late 3060s, under [[Khan]] [[James Cobb]]'s command, [[Clan Hell's Horses]] began preparation for a renewed presence in the [[Inner Sphere]]. The scientist caste saw this as an opportunity to create a new cavalry vehicle, which they called the '''Bellona'''. Designed as a striker and flanker, the Bellona carries enough firepower on a nimble enough frame to keep up with even the fastest-advancing lines.<ref name=TRO128>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 128</ref> |
The original specs called for tracks, but test pilots for the vehicle cited that "speed is armor", which led to the Bellona being redesigned as a hovertank. The vehicle has eight tons of armor to protect the hull and motive systems.<ref name=TRO128 /> | The original specs called for tracks, but test pilots for the vehicle cited that "speed is armor", which led to the Bellona being redesigned as a hovertank. The vehicle has eight tons of armor to protect the hull and motive systems.<ref name=TRO128 /> | ||
| − | Coming off production lines on [[Tiber]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], a large number were sent through the long chain of [[JumpShip]]s to front-line [[Cluster]]s fighting trials against [[Clan Wolf]] in the early 3070s.<ref name=TRO128 /> | + | Coming off production lines on [[Tiber (Clan system)|Tiber]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], a large number were sent through the long chain of [[JumpShip]]s to front-line [[Cluster]]s fighting trials against [[Clan Wolf]] in the early 3070s.<ref name=TRO128 /> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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*;Laser : To reduce ammunition dependency, the autocannon and one Flamer are dropped for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and an [[LRM-10]]. Although the LRM is still ammunition hungry, it is primarily for harassment. The variant was still on the drawing board as of [[3075]].<ref name=TRO128 /> BV (2.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 102</ref>, 1,270<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 247</ref> | *;Laser : To reduce ammunition dependency, the autocannon and one Flamer are dropped for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and an [[LRM-10]]. Although the LRM is still ammunition hungry, it is primarily for harassment. The variant was still on the drawing board as of [[3075]].<ref name=TRO128 /> BV (2.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 102</ref>, 1,270<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 247</ref> | ||
| − | *;Bellona XL : This variant is based on the Laser model. The tank carries a [[Targeting Computer]] and [[Armored Motive System]], while using an [[XL | + | *;Bellona XL : This variant is based on the Laser model. The tank carries a [[Targeting Computer]] and [[Armored Motive System]], while using an [[XL engine]] and [[Streak LRM]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Bellona DA.jpg| | + | Image:Bellona DA.jpg|Original Bellona from ''[[MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction]]'' |
| − | Image:MWDA Bellona Hover Tank.jpg|Bellona | + | Image:MWDA Bellona Hover Tank.jpg|Bellona of [[Northwind Highlanders]] from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MWDA]]'' dossier |
| + | File:Bellona.jpg|Bellona from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' | ||
| + | File:MWDA-AN044-Bellona Tank.jpg|Bellona Tank miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Annihilation|MechWarrior: Annihilation set]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | |
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Dragoon Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Dragoon Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:31, 10 February 2024
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| Bellona Hover Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | HH Complex Beta |
| Production Year | 3070[1] |
| Mission | Dragoon/Cavalry |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 1,699,075 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Armor | Forging HTT05 |
| Engine | Fusion Type 170 |
| Speed | 150 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Series XII ComSys |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build IX TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,018[2][3] |
Description[edit]
In the late 3060s, under Khan James Cobb's command, Clan Hell's Horses began preparation for a renewed presence in the Inner Sphere. The scientist caste saw this as an opportunity to create a new cavalry vehicle, which they called the Bellona. Designed as a striker and flanker, the Bellona carries enough firepower on a nimble enough frame to keep up with even the fastest-advancing lines.[4]
The original specs called for tracks, but test pilots for the vehicle cited that "speed is armor", which led to the Bellona being redesigned as a hovertank. The vehicle has eight tons of armor to protect the hull and motive systems.[4]
Coming off production lines on Tiber in the Kerensky Cluster, a large number were sent through the long chain of JumpShips to front-line Clusters fighting trials against Clan Wolf in the early 3070s.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The main gun is a Type 9 Ultra-Class 10 Autocannon with two tons of ammunition. It is mounted with two Type 14b Flamers in its turret. To deal with unarmored infantry, the vehicle has a pair of Series HL-II Light Machine Guns in its nose and one for each of its left and right sides.[4]
Variants[edit]
- Bellona XL
- This variant is based on the Laser model. The tank carries a Targeting Computer and Armored Motive System, while using an XL engine and Streak LRMs.[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Bellona from MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction
Bellona of Northwind Highlanders from MWDA dossier
Bellona from TRO:3075
Bellona Tank miniature from MechWarrior: Annihilation set
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Bellona
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 129
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 246
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 128
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 102
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 247
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 222