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The ''Champion'' debuted in [[2602]] from Bergan Industries and is the second [[BattleMech]] released by Bergan Industries, following just over a century after their highly successful [[Locust]] design. Intended to work in heavy recon and fast strike roles, the ''Champion'' was selected over [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]'s competing bid (a modified version of its 55 ton GRF-3N [[Griffin]]) primarily due to intensive lobbying. | The ''Champion'' debuted in [[2602]] from Bergan Industries and is the second [[BattleMech]] released by Bergan Industries, following just over a century after their highly successful [[Locust]] design. Intended to work in heavy recon and fast strike roles, the ''Champion'' was selected over [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]'s competing bid (a modified version of its 55 ton GRF-3N [[Griffin]]) primarily due to intensive lobbying. | ||
| − | + | A heavy 'Mech with only eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and a weak weapons payload, the ''Champion'' is both under-armored and under-armed. This has led to the design being widely criticized as a 'Mech that is too heavy for its role. It has also been pointed out that the ''Champion'''s greatest weakness is the use of single heat sinks which cause the 'Mech to suffer from heat problems when weapons are used aggressively. Despite these weaknesses, the ''Champion'' performs well enough to remain popular amongst its pilots and those who have served alongside it. | |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Revision as of 23:22, 30 March 2008
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| Champion | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bergan Industries |
| Model | CHP-1N |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Bergan XI |
| Armor | Star Slab/2 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 942 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,233 |
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Description
The Champion debuted in 2602 from Bergan Industries and is the second BattleMech released by Bergan Industries, following just over a century after their highly successful Locust design. Intended to work in heavy recon and fast strike roles, the Champion was selected over Earthwerks Incorporated's competing bid (a modified version of its 55 ton GRF-3N Griffin) primarily due to intensive lobbying.
A heavy 'Mech with only eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor and a weak weapons payload, the Champion is both under-armored and under-armed. This has led to the design being widely criticized as a 'Mech that is too heavy for its role. It has also been pointed out that the Champion's greatest weakness is the use of single heat sinks which cause the 'Mech to suffer from heat problems when weapons are used aggressively. Despite these weaknesses, the Champion performs well enough to remain popular amongst its pilots and those who have served alongside it.
Armament
The armament on the Champion consists of a Lubalin LB-X Autocannon/10, one Harpoon 6 SRM-6 Launcher mated to an Artemis IV Fire Control System, two Magna MkII Medium Lasers, and two Martell Small Lasers. The excess heat produced by these weapons is barely kept in check through the use of ten single heat sinks.
Variants
- CHP-2N - The 2N variant removes the advanced LB-X Autocannon and replaces it with a standard Autocannon/10 and removes the Artemis IV Fire Control System. In addition, this variant removes the Ferro-Fibrous armor and replaces it with the same weight in standard armor further reducing the overall armor protection on what is widely acknowledged as an already fragile 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 839, BV (2.0) = 1,116
- CHP-3N - The 3N variant of the Champion is a major upgrade. It replaces the standard fusion engine with a lighter but more vulnerable ExtraLight engine, the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks, and two Large Lasers have been added to the 'Mech's arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,059, BV (2.0) = 1,400
- CHP-3P - The 3P is the newest variant of the Champion. The 'Mechs weapons have been completely upgraded to modern standards with the removal of all of its weapons. In their place this version of the Champion carries four ER Medium Lasers, one in each arm. An Ultra Autocannon/10 replaces the LB-X Autocannon and the SRM-6 has been replaced by an improved Narc Missile Beacon. In addition, the ExtraLight engine used in the 3N has been retained and an improved C3 computer was added to allow the Champion to work as part of a 6-unit C3 network. BV (1.0) = 1,419, BV (2.0) = 1,503