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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
| image       = Hellstar 3101.jpg
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|image= Hellstar.jpg
| name         = Hellstar
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|name = Hellstar
| manufacturer = ''Unknown''
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|manufacturer = [[WC Site 1]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>,<br>[[Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 178-179, "Hellstar"</ref>
| class       = Assault
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|production year= 3079
| mass         = 95
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|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1481/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| chassis     = Model MA-58 [[Endo Steel]]
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|model=Standard
| armor       = Royal-7 Standard
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|cost = 25,873,900 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
| engine       = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion 380 XL]]
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|class = Assault
| speed       = 64
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|mass = 95
| armament     = 4 x Ripper Series A1 [[ER PPC]]s
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|chassis = [[Type MA-58]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|armor = [[Royal-7 Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion 380 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|comsys = [[CH6 Series Integrated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|T&T = [[Hunter (7a) Dedicated TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|heat sinks = 30 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>   
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|speed = 64<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|armament =4x [[ER PPC]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/>
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|BV (2.0) = 3,084<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 102</ref>
 
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}}  
  
==Description==
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== Description ==
The '''''Hellstar''''' was the result of a collaboration between [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Exiled Wolves]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the last years of the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech is a bit of a departure from most [[Clan]] [[BattleMechs]], as it is more of a long-running campaign workhorse rather than the quick-and-deadly style of Clan warfare.
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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.
  
==Armament==
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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 new-born [[Republic of the Sphere]] salvaged from the battlefields of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> 
The ''Hellstar's'' primary configuration is composed of four Ripper Series A1 [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]].
 
  
With massive and inexhaustible firepower, alongside thick armor and good speed, the ''Hellstar'' is an ideal choice when supply lines could be cut or ammo scarce.
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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 build-up.<ref name="TRO:3085p178+"/> 
  
==Variants==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Hellstar'' has no known variants.
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Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Hellstar's'' four 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+"/> 
  
==Notable Pilots==
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== Variants ==
* Sir [[Kristoff Erbe]] - Knight of the [[Republic_of_the_Sphere#knights|Republic of the Sphere]], he pilots customized Hellstar which has had its ERPPCs removed replaced with 2 x [[Large Pulse Lasers]] in the arms, 2 x [[ER Large Lasers]] in the shoulders. The mysterious troops known as the [[Fidelis]] had modified the 'Mech for him.<ref>''[[Surrender Your Dreams]]'', pg. 100</ref>
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*;''Hellstar'' 2 : A sub-variant 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="TRO:3085p178+"/>. 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>
  
==References==
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*;''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. 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="TRO:3085p178+"/>. 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>
* [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_LI_123.pdf Clyde Joyce's Dossier]
 
* [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_LI_148.pdf Jung Chae's Dossier]
 
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
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== Notable Pilots ==
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
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* [[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>
[[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]]
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* [[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>
[[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMechs]]
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== BattleMech Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Hellstar 3101.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Hellstar''
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</gallery>
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== References ==
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<references/>
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== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_11.pdf MWDA Republic of the Sphere's dossier of Clyde Joyce]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_36.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Jung Chae]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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* ''[[Surrender Your Dreams]]'' (Novel)
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Hellstar]]
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[[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Hellstar]]
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[[Category:95 ton BattleMechs|Hellstar]]
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[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs|Hellstar]]
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[[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMechs|Hellstar]]

Revision as of 17:46, 26 June 2019

Hellstar
Hellstar
Production information
Manufacturer WC Site 1[1],
Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha[1]
Production Year 3079[2]
Model Standard
Class Assault
Cost 25,873,900 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 95 tons
Chassis Type MA-58 Endo Steel[1]
Armor Royal-7 Standard[1]
Engine Fusion 380 XL[1]
Communications System CH6 Series Integrated[1]
Targeting Tracking System Hunter (7a) Dedicated TTS[1]
Heat Sinks 30 Double Heat Sinks[1]
Speed 64[1] km/h
Armament

4x ER PPCs[1]

BV (2.0) 3,084[1][2][3]


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.

A continuation of the collaboration between Clan Hell's Horses and the 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 toumans being the relatively few examples the new-born Republic of the Sphere salvaged from the battlefields of Operation SCOUR.[1]

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 Sinks, which allow it to fire all its weapons continuously without the risk of heat build-up.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

Among the most deadly weapons in the Clan arsenal, the Hellstar's four Ripper Series A1 Extended Range Particle Projector Cannons, 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.[1]

Variants

  • Hellstar
    Retaining the targeting computer of the earlier variant, exchanging the ER PPCs for Series 7Ja ER Large Lasers traded a reduction in its overall damage capacity for an increase in range, making this variant a highly mobile and deadly sniper. Even with the addition of two Kolibri Omega Series Medium Pulse Lasers 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[1]. BV (2.0) = 3,025[6][7]

Notable Pilots

BattleMech Gallery

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 178-179, "Hellstar"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Hellstar
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 102
  4. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 260
  5. MUL online entry for the Hellstar 2 variant
  6. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 261
  7. MUL online entry for the Hellstar 3 variant
  8. Surrender Your Dreams, p. 100
  9. Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 30

Bibliography