Bellerophon

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BEL-1X
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Early Experimental Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 5/7/0
Firepower Max Damage: 112
Max Stability: 16
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 536
Structure: 744
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 56
Alpha: 62
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Primitive Engine (Fixed)
Core 265
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Bellerophon Rugged Structure (Fixed)
Head Primitive Cockpit (Fixed)
Center Torso Heat Sink
Left Torso Ammo SRM
Right Torso Heat Sink
Left Arm SRM4
Right Arm L Laser Prototype
L Laser Prototype
Left Leg Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink


Description

Though it never made it to full production due to issues with the design, scholars consider this. the Bellerophon, the second true BattleMech. Designed by House Steiner shortly after their acquisition of the Mackie, the Bellerophon had technical issues with its gyro that prevented full-scale deployment and was lost to history. However, it was revived in the 3060s both in the Lyran Alliance and in various Periphery states that needed any hardware they could get. The Large Lasers and SRM-4 combo quickly overwhelm the spare 14 heat sinks, but the armor is acceptable and the speed is ok, leading to its deployment in Periphery armies.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Primitive

+50% structure points, 50% resistance to critical hits, -40% sensor range, -20% sight range, +20% engine weight


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

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BEL-1PA
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/0
Firepower Max Damage: 214
Max Stability: 72
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 68
Alpha: 67
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Prototype Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Ammo SRM
Ammo SRM
Ammo SRM
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm SRM6
SRM6
SRM6
Right Arm L Binary Laser


Description

The Bellerophon is one of the very oldest mechs and was extinct for centuries, only to be resurrected by the Lyran Commonwealth in an attempt to stir national pride in their designs. Naturally, its age made it a prime candidate for Periphery refits, such as the BEL-1PA. Armed with a Large Binary Laser and triple SRM-6s, the -1PA is simple and effective.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

Factions


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BEL-2PA
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/0
Firepower Max Damage: 120
Max Stability: 12
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 56
Alpha: 56
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Heat Sink
Ammo Howitzer Piercing
Ammo Howitzer Slug
M Binary Laser
Right Torso Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Ammo Howitzer
Ammo Howitzer Canister
M Binary Laser
Left Arm Howitzer/4
Right Arm Howitzer/8


Description

The Bellerophon is one of the very oldest mechs and was extinct for centuries, only to be resurrected by the Lyran Commonwealth in an attempt to stir national pride in their designs. Naturally, its age made it a prime candidate for Periphery refits, such as the BEL-2PA. This Bellerophon is centered around the newly developed Howitzer weapon systems, mounting a Howitzer/8 and a Howitzer/4 that give it excellent reach on the battlefield. For up-close work, the -2PA mounts twin Medium Binary Lasers. A battery of heat sinks, including prototype Freezers, help keep it cool.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

Factions


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BEL-2S
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/0
Firepower Max Damage: 140
Max Stability: 15
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 64
Alpha: 51
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Ammo LRM
Ammo LRM
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm LRM15
Right Arm L Laser
L Laser


Description

Though one of the earliest lost BattleMechs, the Bellerophon was resurrected in the early 3030s by a Lyran Commonwealth looking for any war material they could lay hands on. Thanks to almost six centuries of improved BattleMech knowledge, Lyran designers rapidly sorted out the issues with the original design and even changed around the design slightly. The SRM was swapped for a heavier LRM-15, made possible by use of a standard engine and armor. The Large Lasers were retained but a new set of 16 heat sinks kept the mech well cooled. The Bellerophon served well and went on to have several later upgrades as technology recovered.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

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BEL-3PA
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 5/8/0
Firepower Max Damage: 210
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 112
Alpha: 115
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Prototype XL Engine
Core 300
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling +2
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Improved M Binary Laser
Right Torso Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Improved M Binary Laser
Left Arm Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Improved M Binary Laser
Right Arm Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Heat Sink Freezer (D)
Improved M Binary Laser
L Binary Laser


Description

The Bellerophon is one of the very oldest mechs and was extinct for centuries, only to be resurrected by the Lyran Commonwealth in an attempt to stir national pride in their designs. Naturally, its age made it a prime candidate for Periphery refits, such as the BEL-3PA. Armed with a battery of Binary Lasers, including one Large and four Mediums, the -3PA uses a large array of Freezer DHS to keep the lasers cooled. A Prototype XL engine and Prototype Endo-Steel provide the necessary tonnage for the weapons.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

Factions


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BEL-3Q
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 5/8/0
Firepower Max Damage: 205
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 90
Alpha: 114
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 300
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling +2
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Center Torso M VSPL
Left Torso Heat Sink (D)
M VSPL
Right Torso Heat Sink (D)
M VSPL
Left Arm Heat Sink (D)
M VSPL
Right Arm L VSPL


Description

Built by House Steiner as a testbed for the experimental Variable-Speed Pulse Lasers, the BEL-3Q found more acceptance with front-line units for its plentiful energy weapon mounts than it did for the VSPLs. Armed with a paltry-looking loadout for a heavy, the Large VSPL and 4 Medium VSPLs proved capable if the Bellerophon could close range effectively, though the relatively slow speed made that difficult most of the time. Additionally, the XL Engine and only 11.5 tons of armor made the mech fragile while the 15 DHS struggled to keep the mech cooled in most circumstances.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

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BEL-3S
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/0
Firepower Max Damage: 228
Max Stability: 108
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 960
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 60
Alpha: 51
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Streak SRM6
Right Torso Ammo AC/5
Ammo AC/5 [PRE]
CASE
Heat Sink (D)
Ammo Streak SRM
Streak SRM6
Left Arm LAC/5
Right Arm LAC/5
LAC/5


Description

Though one of the earliest lost BattleMechs, the Bellerophon was resurrected in the early 3030s by a Lyran Commonwealth looking for any war material they could lay hands on. In the 3060s, the Steiners built several more upgrades of the Bellerophon, including this, the BEL-3S. Armed with a simple, though ammo-dependent, loadout, the -3S proved a battlefield success. Paired Streak SRM-6s provide highly accurate firepower at close-range while a trio of Light Autocannon/5s provide respectable ranged punch. Endo-Steel gives the mech the weight required for the weaponry while 10 DHS keep it all cool.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

Factions


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BEL-4S
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Resurrected Early Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/0
Firepower Max Damage: 205
Max Stability: 80
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 920
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 66
Alpha: 55
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Left Torso Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso CASE
Heat Sink (D)
Ammo T-Bolt15
Ammo T-Bolt15
Ammo T-Bolt15
Ammo T-Bolt15
Ammo T-Bolt15
Left Arm ER L Laser
Right Arm Thunderbolt 15
Thunderbolt 15


Description

Responding to a call from their front-line forces for more artillery support, the brass in the LCAF ordered this Bellerophon put into production. The BEL-4S uses the cutting-edge Thunderbolt missile system to provide clean and simple indirect fire support for front-line combatants. Armed with a simple loadout of twin Thunderbolt-15s and a solitary ER Large Laser, the BEL-4S stays in the fight for a long time thanks to its 5 tons of ammo and 11 DHS. 11.5 tons of armor shield the fragile XL Engine that moves the mech at 64kph, fast enough to get to indirect-fire range against just about anything.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

Factions


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BEL-BH
Bellerophon.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class HEAVY
Weight 60T
Stock Role Gladiator
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed 4/6/4
Firepower Max Damage: 175
Max Stability: 55
Max Heat: 5
Durability Armor: 1120
Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 60
Alpha: 69
Melee Kick: 60
Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Standard Gyro
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Bellerophon Improved Sensors (Fixed)
Center Torso Haywire M Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink (D)
Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso CASE II
Jump Jet (H)
Ammo T-Bolt20
Ammo T-Bolt20
Ammo T-Bolt20
Left Arm ER PPC Shotgun
Right Arm Thunderbolt 20
Left Leg Jump Jet (H)
Right Leg Jump Jet (H)


Description

Bellerophon was a great hero, famed for many amazing deeds and for doing many incredible things. This mech is not that hero. This mech was driven by a man named Johnny Lumpkin or, as his fans called him, Blockhead. The name bled into his mech. Despite Johnny's unincredible name, he piloted an incredible mech, armed with a Thunderbolt-20 and an ER PPC Shotgun, capable of dealing incredible damage at any range. Blockhead outlived its owner and has been traded around ever since.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Sensors

+10% increased sensor range, +15% increased sight range


Mech Quirk: Hero Mech

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, +2 increased resolve gain


Pilot Affinity: Ice Cold

Adds 9 bonus heat sinking


Factions

The BEL-BH can only be found as an enemy duelist in Game Worlds contracts.


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