Berserker
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| name = Berserker
| manufacturer = Defiance Industries
| model = BRZ-A3
| class = Assault
| mass = 100 tons
| chassis = Defiance Berserker Endo Steel
| armor = Durallex Heavy Special
| engine = Pitban 400 XL
| speed = 64.8 kph (86.4 kph with MASC)
| jumpjets = none
| armament =
- 1xER PPC
- 1xFlamer
- 2x[[Large Pulse Laser]s
- 1xAnti-Missile System
- 1xECM Suite
- 1xHatchet
| BV (1.0) = 1,654 }}
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Description
The Berserker was designed as a massive close range brawling 'Mech. Because it is designed to engage an enemy at close range the 'Mech needs to be able to close with its target to bring its incredibly destructive power to bear on an enemy. To do this the Berserker is propelled to a top speed of 86.4 kph by using a Pitban 400 XL Engine and a MASC system. The Berserker also uses sixteen double heat sinks to handle the heavy heat load produced by its arsenal of high heat energy weapons. The Berserker is armored with eighteen and a half tons of armor with a Guardian ECM Suite to protect against electronic warfare equipment and a MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System to protect from missile attacks.
Armament
The Berserker is armed with a Defiance 1001 ER PPC which it uses to engage the enemy at long ranges as it closes with its target. As the range gap closes the 'Mech is able to bring its two Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Lasers to bear on its target more then doubling the amount of damage the Berserker can inflict on a target. Finally as it closes to arms reach the Berserker can use its Hatchet to deadly effect. A flamer is also carried in the head more for an intimidation effect then any practical combat use.
Variants
- BRZ-B3 - The B3 variant is a modification of the Berserker that changes the 'Mech from a powerful brawler to a well armed fire support 'Mech. The twin Large Pulse Lasers have been replaced with a pair of LRM 10 launchers which allow the 'Mech to sit at long ranges and bombard the enemy. If a 'Mech closes to short range the Berserker can act as its own bodyguard by using its Hatchet. BV (1.0) = 1,659
- BRZ-C3 - An upgrade of the Berserker that makes use of a Light Fusion Engine and a c3 network the C3 removes both of the Large Pulse Lasers. In their place has been added six ER Medium Lasers and a C3 Slave unit. The 'Mech removes the MASC system and relies on Triple Strength Myomer. When operating in the proper heat range the 'Mech is able to move at speeds similar to that of the A3 model and can do a dramatically higher amount of damage with its Hatchet. BV (1.0) = 1,722