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Line 24: }} }} − ==Description== + == Description == − Somewhat of a departure from most [[Clan]] [[BattleMechs]], the '''''Hellstar''''' is a long-running campaign workhorse rather than the quick-and-deadly striker usually used in Clan warfare.<ref name=DADossiers151>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 151: "Clyde Joyce"</ref> + Somewhat of a departure from most [[Clan]] [[BattleMechs]], the '''''Hellstar''''' is a long-running campaign workhorse rather than the quick-and-deadly striker usually used in Clan warfare. − A continuation of the collaboration between [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Exiled Wolves]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]] which resulted in the ''[[Cygnus (BattleMech)|Cygnus]]'', a machine based on the earlier ''[[Annihilator]]'', the ''Hellstar'' is more or less a Clan ''[[Awesome]]''. Introduced in [[3079]], the Wolves-in-Exile and Hell's Horses maintained exclusive production of the effective 'Mech since, with the largest number outside the ranks of [[Clan Hell's Horses Touman|their ''toumans'']] being the relatively few examples the newborn [[Republic of the Sphere]] salvaged from the battlefields of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="TRO:3085p178+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 178–179: "Hellstar"</ref> + A continuation of the collaboration between [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Exiled Wolves]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]] which resulted in the ''[[Cygnus]]'', a machine based on the earlier ''[[Annihilator]]'', the ''Hellstar'' is more or less a Clan ''[[Awesome]]''. Introduced in [[3079]], the Wolves-in-Exile and Hell's Horses maintained exclusive production of the effective 'Mech since, with the largest number outside the ranks of their [[touman]]s being the relatively few examples the newborn [[Republic of the Sphere]] salvaged from the battlefields of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="TRO:3085p178+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 178-179, "Hellstar"</ref> Built on a weight-saving [[Endo Steel]] frame and 380-rated [[XL fusion engine]], the ''Hellstar'' boasts impressive speed for its weight while carrying eighteen-and-a-half tons of [[standard armor]], the maximum possible for its weight. The real key to the design's reputation is its unprecedented thirty [[Double Heat Sink]]s, which allow it to fire all its weapons continuously without the risk of heat buildup.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> Built on a weight-saving [[Endo Steel]] frame and 380-rated [[XL fusion engine]], the ''Hellstar'' boasts impressive speed for its weight while carrying eighteen-and-a-half tons of [[standard armor]], the maximum possible for its weight. The real key to the design's reputation is its unprecedented thirty [[Double Heat Sink]]s, which allow it to fire all its weapons continuously without the risk of heat buildup.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + == Weapons and Equipment == − Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Hellstar's'' four [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon#Ripper Series A1|Ripper Series A1]] [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one in each arm and torso, give it the potential to destroy or cripple anything less than another assault 'Mech with a single salvo. While lacking in secondary weapons, the massive volume of heat sinks ensures that barring combat damage the ''Hellstar'' can fire its main weapons as fast as they can recharge.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> + Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Hellstar's'' four [[Extended_Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Ripper_Series_A1|Ripper Series A1]] [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one in each arm and torso, give it the potential to destroy or cripple anything less than another assault 'Mech with a single salvo. While lacking in secondary weapons, the massive volume of heat sinks ensures that barring combat damage the ''Hellstar'' can fire its main weapons as fast as they can recharge.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> − ==Variants== + == Variants == − *; ''Hellstar'' 2 : A subvariant of the original, while the removal of five heat sinks forced [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to rely on [[volley fire]] to avoid overheating, the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] in turn made those shots deadly accurate.<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 260</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1479/hellstar-2/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 2 variant]''</ref> + *; ''Hellstar'' 2 : A subvariant of the original, while the removal of five heat sinks forced [[MechWarrior (pilot)| MechWarriors]] to rely on [[volley fire]] to avoid overheating, the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] in turn made those shots deadly accurate.<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 260</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1479/hellstar-2/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 2 variant]''</ref> *; ''Hellstar'' 3 : Retaining the targeting computer of the earlier variant, exchanging the ER PPCs for [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER Large Laser]]s traded a reduction in its overall damage capacity for an increase in range, making this variant a highly mobile and deadly sniper with the aid of its targeting computer. Even with the addition of two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the 'Mech's center torso, the reduced heat of this variant allowed the removal of two heat sinks, the saved weight going to an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,025<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 261</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1480/hellstar-3/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 3 variant]''</ref> *; ''Hellstar'' 3 : Retaining the targeting computer of the earlier variant, exchanging the ER PPCs for [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER Large Laser]]s traded a reduction in its overall damage capacity for an increase in range, making this variant a highly mobile and deadly sniper with the aid of its targeting computer. Even with the addition of two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the 'Mech's center torso, the reduced heat of this variant allowed the removal of two heat sinks, the saved weight going to an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,025<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 261</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1480/hellstar-3/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 3 variant]''</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Hellstar'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hellstar Entry</ref> + The ''Hellstar'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hellstar Entry.</ref> * [[Barrel Fist]] (RA) (LA) * [[Barrel Fist]] (RA) (LA) * [[Exposed Actuators]] * [[Exposed Actuators]] − ==Notable Pilots== + == Notable Pilots == * [[Kristoff Erbe|Sir Kristoff Erbe]] - A knight of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], Sir Erbe piloted a customized ''Hellstar'' which had its ER PPCs removed and replaced with two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in the arms and two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the shoulders. It also utilizes a [[Targeting Computer]]. The mysterious troops known as [[Fidelis|The Fidelis]] had modified the 'Mech for him.<ref>''Surrender Your Dreams'', p. 100</ref> * [[Kristoff Erbe|Sir Kristoff Erbe]] - A knight of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], Sir Erbe piloted a customized ''Hellstar'' which had its ER PPCs removed and replaced with two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in the arms and two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the shoulders. It also utilizes a [[Targeting Computer]]. The mysterious troops known as [[Fidelis|The Fidelis]] had modified the 'Mech for him.<ref>''Surrender Your Dreams'', p. 100</ref> * [[Yuki Saysangkhi|Yuki "Black Razor" Saysangkhi]] - A MechWarrior who participated in the [[Solaris VII]] games, Saysangkhi piloted a ''Hellstar'' against a ''[[Quasimodo]]'' in that 'Mech's first appearance on Solaris. He lost to the ''Quasimodo'' after defeating nine opponents.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 30</ref> * [[Yuki Saysangkhi|Yuki "Black Razor" Saysangkhi]] - A MechWarrior who participated in the [[Solaris VII]] games, Saysangkhi piloted a ''Hellstar'' against a ''[[Quasimodo]]'' in that 'Mech's first appearance on Solaris. He lost to the ''Quasimodo'' after defeating nine opponents.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 30</ref> − ==BattleMech Gallery== + == BattleMech Gallery == <gallery> <gallery> Image:Hellstar 3101.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Hellstar'' Image:Hellstar 3101.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Hellstar'' Line 55:
Line 55: </gallery> </gallery> − ==References== + == References == <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography == * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_11.pdf MWDA Republic of the Sphere's dossier of Clyde Joyce]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_36.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Jung Chae]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' Line 67:
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| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | Somewhat of a departure from most [[Clan]] [[BattleMechs]], the '''''Hellstar''''' is a long-running campaign workhorse rather than the quick-and-deadly striker usually used in Clan warfare. | + | Somewhat of a departure from most [[Clan]] [[BattleMechs]], the '''''Hellstar''''' is a long-running campaign workhorse rather than the quick-and-deadly striker usually used in Clan warfare. |
| − | A continuation of the collaboration between [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Exiled Wolves]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]] which resulted in the ''[[ | + | A continuation of the collaboration between [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Exiled Wolves]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]] which resulted in the ''[[Cygnus]]'', a machine based on the earlier ''[[Annihilator]]'', the ''Hellstar'' is more or less a Clan ''[[Awesome]]''. Introduced in [[3079]], the Wolves-in-Exile and Hell's Horses maintained exclusive production of the effective 'Mech since, with the largest number outside the ranks of their [[touman]]s being the relatively few examples the newborn [[Republic of the Sphere]] salvaged from the battlefields of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="TRO:3085p178+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 178-179, "Hellstar"</ref> |
Built on a weight-saving [[Endo Steel]] frame and 380-rated [[XL fusion engine]], the ''Hellstar'' boasts impressive speed for its weight while carrying eighteen-and-a-half tons of [[standard armor]], the maximum possible for its weight. The real key to the design's reputation is its unprecedented thirty [[Double Heat Sink]]s, which allow it to fire all its weapons continuously without the risk of heat buildup.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> | Built on a weight-saving [[Endo Steel]] frame and 380-rated [[XL fusion engine]], the ''Hellstar'' boasts impressive speed for its weight while carrying eighteen-and-a-half tons of [[standard armor]], the maximum possible for its weight. The real key to the design's reputation is its unprecedented thirty [[Double Heat Sink]]s, which allow it to fire all its weapons continuously without the risk of heat buildup.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> | ||
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Hellstar's'' four [[ | + | Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Hellstar's'' four [[Extended_Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Ripper_Series_A1|Ripper Series A1]] [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one in each arm and torso, give it the potential to destroy or cripple anything less than another assault 'Mech with a single salvo. While lacking in secondary weapons, the massive volume of heat sinks ensures that barring combat damage the ''Hellstar'' can fire its main weapons as fast as they can recharge.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *; ''Hellstar'' 2 : A subvariant of the original, while the removal of five heat sinks forced [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to rely on [[volley fire]] to avoid overheating, the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] in turn made those shots deadly accurate.<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 260</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1479/hellstar-2/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 2 variant]''</ref> | + | *; ''Hellstar'' 2 : A subvariant of the original, while the removal of five heat sinks forced [[MechWarrior (pilot)| MechWarriors]] to rely on [[volley fire]] to avoid overheating, the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] in turn made those shots deadly accurate.<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 260</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1479/hellstar-2/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 2 variant]''</ref> |
*; ''Hellstar'' 3 : Retaining the targeting computer of the earlier variant, exchanging the ER PPCs for [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER Large Laser]]s traded a reduction in its overall damage capacity for an increase in range, making this variant a highly mobile and deadly sniper with the aid of its targeting computer. Even with the addition of two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the 'Mech's center torso, the reduced heat of this variant allowed the removal of two heat sinks, the saved weight going to an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,025<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 261</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1480/hellstar-3/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 3 variant]''</ref> | *; ''Hellstar'' 3 : Retaining the targeting computer of the earlier variant, exchanging the ER PPCs for [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER Large Laser]]s traded a reduction in its overall damage capacity for an increase in range, making this variant a highly mobile and deadly sniper with the aid of its targeting computer. Even with the addition of two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the 'Mech's center torso, the reduced heat of this variant allowed the removal of two heat sinks, the saved weight going to an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=TRJp40f /> BV (2.0) = 3,025<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 261</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1480/hellstar-3/ MUL online entry for the Hellstar 3 variant]''</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Hellstar'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 | + | The ''Hellstar'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hellstar Entry.</ref> |
* [[Barrel Fist]] (RA) (LA) | * [[Barrel Fist]] (RA) (LA) | ||
* [[Exposed Actuators]] | * [[Exposed Actuators]] | ||
| − | ==Notable Pilots== | + | == Notable Pilots == |
* [[Kristoff Erbe|Sir Kristoff Erbe]] - A knight of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], Sir Erbe piloted a customized ''Hellstar'' which had its ER PPCs removed and replaced with two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in the arms and two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the shoulders. It also utilizes a [[Targeting Computer]]. The mysterious troops known as [[Fidelis|The Fidelis]] had modified the 'Mech for him.<ref>''Surrender Your Dreams'', p. 100</ref> | * [[Kristoff Erbe|Sir Kristoff Erbe]] - A knight of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], Sir Erbe piloted a customized ''Hellstar'' which had its ER PPCs removed and replaced with two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in the arms and two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the shoulders. It also utilizes a [[Targeting Computer]]. The mysterious troops known as [[Fidelis|The Fidelis]] had modified the 'Mech for him.<ref>''Surrender Your Dreams'', p. 100</ref> | ||
* [[Yuki Saysangkhi|Yuki "Black Razor" Saysangkhi]] - A MechWarrior who participated in the [[Solaris VII]] games, Saysangkhi piloted a ''Hellstar'' against a ''[[Quasimodo]]'' in that 'Mech's first appearance on Solaris. He lost to the ''Quasimodo'' after defeating nine opponents.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 30</ref> | * [[Yuki Saysangkhi|Yuki "Black Razor" Saysangkhi]] - A MechWarrior who participated in the [[Solaris VII]] games, Saysangkhi piloted a ''Hellstar'' against a ''[[Quasimodo]]'' in that 'Mech's first appearance on Solaris. He lost to the ''Quasimodo'' after defeating nine opponents.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 30</ref> | ||
| − | ==BattleMech Gallery== | + | == BattleMech Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Hellstar 3101.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Hellstar'' | Image:Hellstar 3101.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Hellstar'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_11.pdf MWDA Republic of the Sphere's dossier of Clyde Joyce]'' |
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_36.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Jung Chae]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Hellstar]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Hellstar]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Hellstar]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Hellstar]] | ||