Bushwacker

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
6th Lyran Guards

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-H1

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Guerrilla Prototype
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 158 Max Stability: 23 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 805 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 66 Alpha: 46
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	Large X-Pulse
Left Torso	CASE Ammo LRM Ammo LRM LRM5 MG
Right Torso	CASE Ammo LBX/5 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/5 SLUG MG Ammo MG [Half]
Left Arm	LRM5
Right Arm	LBX AC/5

Description

Designed as a platform for the newly developed Large X-Pulse Laser, the Bushwacker-H1 is an unusual and little-loved design. The -H1 has a standard movement and armor profile for a Bushwacker and carries a varied loadout that specializes in little beyond causing critical damage. For primary armaments, the -H1 carries a Large X-Pulse Laser and a LB-5X Autocannon with two tons of ammo. For backup weapons, the -H1 carries the traditional Bushwacker LRM 5s and Machine Guns. The -H1 saw little acceptance and was deemed a failure of a design.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
Davion Assault Guards

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
6th Lyran Guards

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-PF1

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Battlefield Control
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 72 Max Stability: 18 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1160 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 40 Alpha: 35
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Stealth Armor
Head	Rangefinder 60KL FCS Multi-Trac Comms Suite
Center Torso	C3 Slave Guardian ECM Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	CASE Ammo LRM BEES Ammo LRM [Half] Mortar/1 Mortar/1 Ammo SRM Acid Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Laser AMS Mortar/1 Mortar/1 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	MML3 Mortar/1
Right Arm	MML3 Mortar/1
Left Leg	Ammo Mortar Acid [Half] Ammo Mortar Flare [Half]
Right Leg	Ammo Mortar Smoke [Half] Ammo Mortar Suppressant

Special Note: The Bushwacker BSW-PF1 "Bard" is a custom Community Content 'Mech.

Description

With the war with the Capellan Confederation becoming larger and more involved, the St. Ives Compact started fielding several new mechs from a mysterious supplier. With their slightly lower tech base and much lower manufactoring capacity, these new variants leaned into the lower tech available and generally helped sustain the Compact's military efforts as long as possible. This Bushwacker, nicknamed the Bard, carries a battery of Mech Mortars and MMLs for maximum ammunition effectiveness.

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Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

St. Ives Compact

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-S2

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Guerrilla Prototype
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 169 Max Stability: 47 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 805 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 66 Alpha: 52
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	ER L Laser
Left Torso	AMS CASE SRM4
Right Torso	Ammo AMS CASE Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG
Left Arm	Ammo SRM SRM4
Right Arm	LBX AC/10

Description

The S2 is a variant of the Bushwacker that makes the 'Mech more effective at short to medium ranges. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser to allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy at long ranges as it closes. The 'Mech carries an LB-X Autocannon/10, which can fire both standard and cluster ammunition for long to medium range engagement capabilities. For close combat, the 'Mech has two SRM-4 launchers, making it a powerful unit at any range. For added defense, the S2 carries an Anti-Missile System.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
Davion Assault Guards
10th Lyran Guards
2nd Crucis Lancers

Gray Death Legion

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
5th Donegal Guards
6th Lyran Guards
11th Avalon Hussars

Mercenaries
Greenburg's Godzillas
Federated Freemen
Camacho's Caballeros
Narhal's Raiders
Barrett's Fusiliers
The Blackhearts
Mobile Fire
Vanguard Legion
Avanti's Angels
Screaming Eagles
Smithson's Chinese Bandits
Harlock's Warriors
The Krushers
The Black Outlaws
Lindon's Battalion
Grim Determination
Tooth of Ymir
Romanov's Crusaders
Jacob's Juggernauts
Khorsakov's Cossacks
Winfield's Regiment
21st Centauri Lancers
Rubinsky's Light Horse
Knights of Caerbannog
Dioscuri
The Arcadians
Northwind Highlanders
Lone Star Regiment
Dismal Disinherited
Solaris VII Mercenary League
Snord's Irregulars
Blue Star Irregulars
Knights Of St. Cameron
Wolf's Dragoons
Kell Hounds
12th Vegan Rangers
Eridani Light Horse
Burr's Black Cobras
Langendorf Lancers
Lethal Injection
Olson's Rangers
Broadsword Legion
Always Faithful
Hsien Hotheads
Simonson's Cutthroats
51st Dark Panzer Jaegers
Fist Of Mokal
Thermo Police

Local Government

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-W1

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Guerrilla Prototype
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 190 Max Stability: 55 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 805 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 66 Alpha: 51
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	L Pulse
Left Torso	CASE Ammo SRM Ammo SRM [Half] SRM2
Right Torso	CASE Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG
Left Arm	SRM4 SRM4
Right Arm	LBX AC/10

Description

Designed as a close-range brawler variant of the Bushwacker, the -W1 carries a strong close-range payload, anchored by a LB-10X Autocannon and a Large Pulse Laser. 10 SRM tubes back up the larger weapons and three tons of ammo total keep the weapons firing regularly. The one significant innovation on the mech is its Light Ferro-Fibrous armor, which was still new at the time of the mech's creation.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
Davion Assault Guards
10th Lyran Guards
2nd Crucis Lancers

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
5th Donegal Guards
6th Lyran Guards
11th Avalon Hussars

Federated Freemen

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-X0

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Skirmisher & Cavalry
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 150 Max Stability: 42 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 720 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 40 Alpha: 41
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	220
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Center Torso	L Laser
Left Torso	Heat Sink Ammo LRM LRM5 MG
Right Torso	Ammo AC/10 Heat Sink MG Ammo MG [Half]
Left Arm	LRM5
Right Arm	AC/10

Description

Designed first and foremost to be as difficult a target as possible, the Bushwacker prototype, sometimes called a Jayhawker for unclear reasons, features an unusually low profile and exceptionally small silhouette for a 55-ton war machine. Carrying one LRM-5 high on its left torso and another in its left arm, the BSW-X0 can provide indirect support while the Autocannon/10 and Large Laser provide respectable suppressive fire. A pair of Machine Guns also give the Bushwacker excellent anti-infantry capabilities.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
10th Lyran Guards
1st Kittery Borderers

Hanseatic League

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
5th Donegal Guards
15th Lyran Regulars

Word of Blake

Word of Blake
WoB Protectorate Militia

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-X1

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Guerrilla Prototype
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 155 Max Stability: 42 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 805 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 66 Alpha: 48
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	ER L Laser
Left Torso	CASE LRM5 MG
Right Torso	Ammo AC/10 CASE MG Ammo MG [Half]
Left Arm	Ammo LRM LRM5
Right Arm	AC/10

Description

The Bushwacker was originally a failed BattleMech designed to have a smaller forward profile to make the 'Mech a harder target to hit. The Bushwacker's unique design caused problems with the engine shielding, the side-effects of which manifested themselves as various gremlins in the 'Mech's on board electronics on the prototypes fielded.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
Davion Assault Guards
10th Lyran Guards
2nd Crucis Lancers

Gray Death Legion

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
5th Donegal Guards
6th Lyran Guards
11th Avalon Hussars

Mercenaries
Greenburg's Godzillas
Federated Freemen
Camacho's Caballeros
Narhal's Raiders
Barrett's Fusiliers
The Blackhearts
Mobile Fire
Vanguard Legion
Avanti's Angels
Screaming Eagles
Smithson's Chinese Bandits
Harlock's Warriors
The Krushers
The Black Outlaws
Lindon's Battalion
Grim Determination
Tooth of Ymir
Romanov's Crusaders
Jacob's Juggernauts
Khorsakov's Cossacks
Winfield's Regiment
21st Centauri Lancers
Rubinsky's Light Horse
Knights of Caerbannog
Dioscuri
The Arcadians
Northwind Highlanders
Lone Star Regiment
Dismal Disinherited
Solaris VII Mercenary League
Snord's Irregulars
Blue Star Irregulars
Knights Of St. Cameron
Wolf's Dragoons
Kell Hounds
12th Vegan Rangers
Eridani Light Horse
Burr's Black Cobras
Langendorf Lancers
Lethal Injection
Olson's Rangers
Broadsword Legion
Always Faithful
Hsien Hotheads
Simonson's Cutthroats
51st Dark Panzer Jaegers
Fist Of Mokal
Thermo Police

Local Government

**Stock Loadout**

BSW-X2

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	MEDIUM
Weight	55T
Stock Role	Guerrilla Prototype
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 184 Max Stability: 47 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 805 Structure: 456
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 53
Melee	Kick: 55 Punch: 28
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	275
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Bushwacker Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	M Pulse M Pulse
Left Torso	CASE LRM5 LRM5 MG
Right Torso	Ammo AC/10 CASE MG Ammo MG [Half]
Left Arm	Ammo LRM LRM5
Right Arm	AC/10

Description

The Bushwacker was originally a failed BattleMech designed to have a smaller forward profile to make the 'Mech a harder target to hit. The Bushwacker's unique design caused problems with the engine shielding, the side-effects of which manifested themselves as various gremlins in the 'Mech's on board electronics on the prototypes fielded. Based on the standard Bushwacker, this simple variant removes the ER Large Laser and replaces it with an additional LRM-5 launcher in the torso and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. It also drops one heat sink.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 defense against being hit

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
Davion Assault Guards
10th Lyran Guards
2nd Crucis Lancers

Gray Death Legion

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
5th Donegal Guards
6th Lyran Guards
11th Avalon Hussars