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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Helios.jpg | + | |image = Helios.jpg |
| − | |name=Helios | + | |name = ''Helios'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer = [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRJp130f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 130–131: "HEL-3D Helios"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 --> |
| − | | production year=3058 | + | |production year = 3058 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1464/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1464/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=HEL-3D | + | |model = HEL-3D<ref name=TRJp130f /> |
| − | + | |cost = 5,736,000 C-bills | |
| − | |cost= 5,736,000 C-bills | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mass=60 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |chassis=Overlord Mk. 3 | + | |mass = 60 |
| − | |armor=Taijian StarShield II | + | |chassis = [[Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Pitban 240]] | + | |armor = [[Taijian StarShield II]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Ceres SuperComm 3]] | + | |engine = [[Pitban 240]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Wentland Giga-Track]] | + | |comsys = [[Ceres SuperComm 3]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat | + | |T&T = [[Wentland Giga-Track]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |speed=64 | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=Swingline X-1200 | + | |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |jumpjets = [[Swingline X-1200]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[SRM-6]] | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[Gauss | + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | *2x [[ER | + | * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,559<ref name= | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,618<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,559<ref name=COp122>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> |
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,618<ref name=TRJp130f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | With a military that | + | With a [[St. Ives Military Command|military]] that utilized expensive assault '[[Mech]]s like the ''[[Emperor]]'', ''[[Pillager]]'', and ''[[Victor]]'' in large numbers, the [[St. Ives Compact]] had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at [[Ceres Metals Industries]] to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The '''''Helios''''' is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by [[ComStar]] due to the secular organization quietly financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech to four. <ref name=TRO3060p104-105>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 104–105: "Helios 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
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| + | The first two production runs of the ''Helios'' were reserved exclusively for the St. Ives Compact, resulting in the 'Mech seeing service with every [[regiment]] in the SIMC. Half of the third production run was slated for ComStar to help recoup [[Com Guard]] losses suffered against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during [[Operation BULLDOG]]. Around [[3060]] the [[Draconis Combine]] signed trade and technology agreements with [[Duchess]] [[Candace Liao]], resulting in new variants of the ''Helios'' utilizing Combine technology being rushed into production, both to supply new weapons for the SIMC but also potentially secure export sales of the 'Mech to the [[DCMS]].<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> The 'Mech would still see use following the reabsorption of the St. Ives Compact by the [[Capellan Confederation]] with the [[CCAF]] continuing to deploy variants of the ''Helios'' during the [[Dark Age era]].<ref name=TR3150p223>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223 "New Tech, New Upgrades"</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Helios'' carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series [[Gauss | + | Constructed from almost entirely from Compact-built equipment, the ''Helios'' has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]]. The ''Helios'' can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters by virtue of its four Swingline X-1200 [[jump jet]]s. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Helios'' has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> |
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| + | The ''Helios'' carries a [[MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series]] [[Gauss rifle]] as its primary weapon. This allows the ''Helios'' to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the ''Helios'' has two [[BlazeFire Longshot]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a pair of [[MilDouglas "Duke"]] [[SRM-6]] launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range. A late change, the [[Free Worlds League]] manufactured ER medium lasers were made possible through additional funding provided by ComStar. Early production runs that mounted standard [[medium laser]]s were scheduled to be refit with the ER versions once sufficient stock became available.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;HEL-4A : A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios, the 4A strips all of the 'Mech's weapons and adds | + | *; HEL-4A : A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios spawned by the Combine trade deal, the 4A strips all of the 'Mech's weapons and adds two tons of armor. It has an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by two medium lasers and an [[MRM-20]] launcher.<ref name=TRJp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,426,<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 161</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,519<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 155</ref> |
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| + | *; HEL-6X : This was an [[Technology Rating|Advance Tech]] variant that was developed during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and its speed increased. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a [[Heavy PPC]], in either torso location a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] has been added. The original's ER medium lasers are retained in the left arm. The massive amount of heat generated was presumably tolerated as a means to activate its [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. A [[C3i Computer]] was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 156</ref> | ||
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| + | *; HEL-7L : Seen almost exclusively in the company of [[Vandal (OmniMech)|''Vandal'']] [[OmniMech]]s, this Dark Age variant uses [[Light PPC]]s and an [[MML]] launcher to supplement the Gauss Rifle. It also carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] system.<ref name=TR3150p223/> BV (2.0) = 1,459<ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref> | ||
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| + | *; HEL-C : Modified to work as part of a C3 network, the HEL-C removes one of the ER medium lasers from the 3D model and replaces it with a single [[C3 slave]] unit.<ref name=TRJp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,544,<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 162</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Helios'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Helios Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| − | + | ==Notable Pilots== | |
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Helios Pilots]]'' | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Helios.jpg|Original ''Helios'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3150]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] |
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] |
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[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:53, 5 March 2024
- This article is about the 60-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Helios.
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| Helios | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3058[2] |
| Model | HEL-3D[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,736,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Taijian StarShield II |
| Engine | Pitban 240 |
| Communications System | Ceres SuperComm 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Wentland Giga-Track |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Swingline X-1200 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,559[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,618[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
With a military that utilized expensive assault 'Mechs like the Emperor, Pillager, and Victor in large numbers, the St. Ives Compact had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at Ceres Metals Industries to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The Helios is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by ComStar due to the secular organization quietly financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech to four. [5]
The first two production runs of the Helios were reserved exclusively for the St. Ives Compact, resulting in the 'Mech seeing service with every regiment in the SIMC. Half of the third production run was slated for ComStar to help recoup Com Guard losses suffered against Clan Smoke Jaguar during Operation BULLDOG. Around 3060 the Draconis Combine signed trade and technology agreements with Duchess Candace Liao, resulting in new variants of the Helios utilizing Combine technology being rushed into production, both to supply new weapons for the SIMC but also potentially secure export sales of the 'Mech to the DCMS.[5] The 'Mech would still see use following the reabsorption of the St. Ives Compact by the Capellan Confederation with the CCAF continuing to deploy variants of the Helios during the Dark Age era.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Constructed from almost entirely from Compact-built equipment, the Helios has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 fusion engine. The Helios can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters by virtue of its four Swingline X-1200 jump jets. For protection from enemy fire, the Helios has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.[5]
The Helios carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series Gauss rifle as its primary weapon. This allows the Helios to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the Helios has two BlazeFire Longshot ER medium lasers and a pair of MilDouglas "Duke" SRM-6 launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range. A late change, the Free Worlds League manufactured ER medium lasers were made possible through additional funding provided by ComStar. Early production runs that mounted standard medium lasers were scheduled to be refit with the ER versions once sufficient stock became available.[5]
Variants[edit]
- HEL-4A
- A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios spawned by the Combine trade deal, the 4A strips all of the 'Mech's weapons and adds two tons of armor. It has an ER PPC as its primary weapon backed up by two medium lasers and an MRM-20 launcher.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,426,[3][7] BV (2.0) = 1,519[8]
- HEL-6X
- This was an Advance Tech variant that was developed during the Jihad. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a Light Fusion Engine and its speed increased. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a Heavy PPC, in either torso location a Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser has been added. The original's ER medium lasers are retained in the left arm. The massive amount of heat generated was presumably tolerated as a means to activate its Triple Strength Myomer. A C3i Computer was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761[9]
- HEL-7L
- Seen almost exclusively in the company of Vandal OmniMechs, this Dark Age variant uses Light PPCs and an MML launcher to supplement the Gauss Rifle. It also carries a C3 boosted slave system.[6] BV (2.0) = 1,459[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Helios has the following Design Quirks:[13]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Helios from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 130–131: "HEL-3D Helios"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Helios (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Combat Operations, p. 122
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 154
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 104–105: "Helios 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223 "New Tech, New Upgrades"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 155
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 156
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3150
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 162
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 157
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Helios Entry