Nephilim
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| Nephilim | |
| Production information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson Federated BattleMechs |
| Production Year | 3071[1] |
| Use | Line Unit |
| Weight Class | Assault |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | ??? C-bills |
| Introduced | 3071 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2,000 kg |
| Top Speed | 21 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Mimetic |
| BV (2.0) | 70[2] |
Description
The newest of the Word of Blake's Demon series of battle armor is the Nephilim. Named for a group of fallen angels from the bible who dwelt with mortals, the name may hint at the unit's intended close relationship with the Celestial series.[3]
The Nephilim is protected by enough Mimetic Armor to stop two direct hits from a Large Laser. Since it can only manage 21 km/h overland, the special qualities of the armor are usually put to good use.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The standard version of the Nephilim has a Modular Weapon Mount. That mount is usually occupied by a Man-Portable Plasma Rifle, though it can vary based on trooper preference. A pair of One-Shot SRM-2s supplement this arsenal.[2]
Variants
- Gauss
- This variant eschews the aforementioned weapons in favor of a "David" Light Gauss Rifle and two Magshot Gauss Rifles. BV (2.0) = 81[2][4]
- Seeker
- The second variant has a smaller weapon mount that usually carries a Machine Gun. For anti-vehicle purposes it mounts an SRM-3 with two reloads. It also utilizes a Searchlight and Improved Sensors. BV (2.0) = 82[2][5]
- Support
- This version also forgoes modular mounts, instead mounting a Small Laser and two detachable Rocket Launcher 4s. BV (2.0) = 70[2][6]
- Capture Team
- The first variant to make use of the Detachable Weapon Mount that restricts mobility, the "Capture Team" carries a Battle Armor Taser in it. For more reliable fire it has a Modular Weapon Mount that usually has a Heavy Machine Gun. A One-Shot LRM-2 provides limited long-range support. BV (2.0) = 71[7]
- Narc
- The “Narc” variant carries a Compact Narc with one reload. A Detachable Weapon Mount allows it to also utilize a Support PPC, while a Rocket Launcher 2 gives it some extra firepower. BV (2.0) = 79[2], 75[8]
- Plasma
- This variant carries a Plasma Rifle and two one-shot SRM-2 launchers. BV (2.0) = 70[9]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Nephilim
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 39
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 38
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 72
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 74
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 75
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 295
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 73
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 294