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|model=APL-1M | |model=APL-1M | ||
|class=Medium | |class=Medium | ||
| − | |cost= 5,052,173 C- | + | |cost= 5,052,173 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
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|comsys=[[Neil 6000]] | |comsys=[[Neil 6000]] | ||
|T&T=[[Garret A6]] | |T&T=[[Garret A6]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=64.8 | |speed=64.8 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *2x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV]] | + | * 2x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | *2x [[Small | + | * 2x [[Small pulse laser]]s |
|BV (1.0)=1,044<ref name=CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,044<ref name=CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,207<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 62</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,207<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 62</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Apollo''''' is designed to be a long range fire support [[BattleMech]]. | + | The '''''Apollo''''' is designed to be a long range fire support [[BattleMech]]. Armed with massive missile launchers which can rain destruction down on an enemy, the ''Apollo'' shouldn't have to worry about its less than average speed if it is employed correctly. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Apollo'' uses a pair of Zeus [[LRM-15]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to give the 'Mech increased missile accuracy. These two launchers with their advanced fire control system can, on average, do almost as much damage as a pair of [[LRM-20]] launchers. These are backed up for close combat by a pair of [[Sunglow Prism-Optic]] [[ | + | The ''Apollo'' uses a pair of [[LRM-15#Zeus|Zeus]] [[LRM-15]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to give the 'Mech increased missile accuracy. These two launchers with their advanced fire control system can, on average, do almost as much damage as a pair of [[LRM-20]] launchers. These are backed up for close combat by a pair of [[Sunglow Prism-Optic]] [[small pulse laser]]s which almost feel as if they were added to the 'Mech as an afterthought. |
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| + | Pilots should ensure they remain near bodyguards or on the edge of the battle, as the mounted 220-rated engine gives it a top speed of only 64.8 km/h. 11.5 tons of [[standard armor]] give it some survivability should the ''Apollo'' take return fire or be engaged by closer foes. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;APL-1R : The 1R variant of the ''Apollo'' is a simple modification of the 'Mech that looks to give it a longer combat life at the cost of accuracy. The [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems have been removed in favor of an additional two tons of LRM ammunition increasing the amount of time the ''Apollo'' can sustain an LRM barrage by | + | *; APL-1R : The 1R variant of the ''Apollo'' is a simple modification of the 'Mech that looks to give it a longer combat life at the cost of accuracy. The [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems have been removed in favor of an additional two tons of LRM ammunition, increasing the amount of time the ''Apollo'' can sustain an LRM barrage by 33%. BV (1.0) = 973<ref name=CO129/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 150</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,148<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | *;APL-2S : The 2S was built to address the concerns about short range defense that [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] who pilot the ''Apollo'' had. This modification removes the two [[ | + | *; APL-2S : The 2S was built to address the concerns about short range defense that [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] who pilot the ''Apollo'' had. This modification removes the two [[small pulse laser]]s from the 'Mech and replaces them with two [[medium laser]]s, giving the ''Apollo'' a more powerful close range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,120<ref name=CO129/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 151</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,283<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 64</ref> |
| − | *;APL-3T : The 3T variant of the ''Apollo'' is a major modification. The 'Mech downgrades its [[LRM-15]] launchers to a pair of [[LRM-10]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems | + | *; APL-3T : The 3T variant of the ''Apollo'' is a major modification. The 'Mech downgrades its [[LRM-15]] launchers to a pair of [[LRM-10]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems, but upgrades its close range weaponry to two [[medium pulse laser]]s and two [[medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,011<ref name=CO129/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 152</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,240<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 65</ref> |
| − | *;APL-4M : Using a [[composite internal structure]] and [[XL engine]] allowed engineers to install a pair of [[ | + | *; APL-4M : Using a [[Earthwerks APL]] [[composite internal structure]] and [[DAV 220]] [[XL engine]] allowed engineers to install a pair of [[Zeus Astrapios]] [[extended LRM-15]] launchers, and a single [[Sunglow Enhanced Focus]] [[ER medium laser]] in the head rounds out the armament. To protect the ''Apollo'', 10 tons of [[Durallex Special]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor has been installed. The ammunition bays carry two tons of ammunition each and are protected by [[CASE II]] systems. BV (2.0) = 1,343<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 117</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Cobra (BattleMech)|Cobra]]'' - the ''Cobra'' fire-support BattleMech owes its existence to the ''Apollo'' | + | * ''[[Cobra (BattleMech)|Cobra]]'' - the ''Cobra'' fire-support BattleMech owes its existence to the ''Apollo''. When [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] of [[Keystone]] refused to sell the ''Apollo'' to the [[LAAF]], the Alliance commissioned [[Defiance Industries]] to produce the ''Cobra'' based on battlefield observations. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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3055 Colour Apollo.jpg|Original APL-1M ''Apollo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | 3055 Colour Apollo.jpg|Original APL-1M ''Apollo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | ||
3055u Apollo.jpg|''Apollo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | 3055u Apollo.jpg|''Apollo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | Apollo 4M TROPrototypes.jpg|APL-4M ''Apollo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
CCG Mercenaries Apollo.jpg|APL-1M ''Apollo'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | CCG Mercenaries Apollo.jpg|APL-1M ''Apollo'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:16, 18 February 2024
- This article is about the medium BattleMech. For other uses, see Apollo.
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| Apollo | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks Incorporated |
| Production Year | 3054[1] |
| Model | APL-1M |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 5,052,173 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerks APL I |
| Armor | Maximillian 44 |
| Engine | DAV 220 |
| Communications System | Neil 6000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret A6 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,044[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,207[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Apollo is designed to be a long range fire support BattleMech. Armed with massive missile launchers which can rain destruction down on an enemy, the Apollo shouldn't have to worry about its less than average speed if it is employed correctly.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Apollo uses a pair of Zeus LRM-15 launchers with Artemis IV fire control systems to give the 'Mech increased missile accuracy. These two launchers with their advanced fire control system can, on average, do almost as much damage as a pair of LRM-20 launchers. These are backed up for close combat by a pair of Sunglow Prism-Optic small pulse lasers which almost feel as if they were added to the 'Mech as an afterthought.
Pilots should ensure they remain near bodyguards or on the edge of the battle, as the mounted 220-rated engine gives it a top speed of only 64.8 km/h. 11.5 tons of standard armor give it some survivability should the Apollo take return fire or be engaged by closer foes.
Variants[edit]
- APL-1R
- The 1R variant of the Apollo is a simple modification of the 'Mech that looks to give it a longer combat life at the cost of accuracy. The Artemis IV fire control systems have been removed in favor of an additional two tons of LRM ammunition, increasing the amount of time the Apollo can sustain an LRM barrage by 33%. BV (1.0) = 973[2][4], BV (2.0) = 1,148[5]
- APL-2S
- The 2S was built to address the concerns about short range defense that MechWarriors who pilot the Apollo had. This modification removes the two small pulse lasers from the 'Mech and replaces them with two medium lasers, giving the Apollo a more powerful close range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,120[2][6], BV (2.0) = 1,283[7]
- APL-3T
- The 3T variant of the Apollo is a major modification. The 'Mech downgrades its LRM-15 launchers to a pair of LRM-10 launchers with Artemis IV fire control systems, but upgrades its close range weaponry to two medium pulse lasers and two medium lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,011[2][8], BV (2.0) = 1,240[9]
- APL-4M
- Using a Earthwerks APL composite internal structure and DAV 220 XL engine allowed engineers to install a pair of Zeus Astrapios extended LRM-15 launchers, and a single Sunglow Enhanced Focus ER medium laser in the head rounds out the armament. To protect the Apollo, 10 tons of Durallex Special ferro-fibrous armor has been installed. The ammunition bays carry two tons of ammunition each and are protected by CASE II systems. BV (2.0) = 1,343[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Apollo has the following Design Quirks:[11]
The APL-4M variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[10]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Cobra - the Cobra fire-support BattleMech owes its existence to the Apollo. When Earthwerks Incorporated of Keystone refused to sell the Apollo to the LAAF, the Alliance commissioned Defiance Industries to produce the Cobra based on battlefield observations.
Gallery[edit]
Original APL-1M Apollo from TRO:3055
Apollo from TRO:3055 Upgrade
APL-4M Apollo from TRO:Prototypes
APL-1M Apollo in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Apollo (BattleMech)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Combat Operations, p. 129
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 62
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 150
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 63
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 151
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 64
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 152
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 65
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 117
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 - Battlemech Quirk Table - BattleMaster Entry.