Assassin
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ASN-21
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Hunter-Killer / Ambusher |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 3 Missile: 5 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 56 Max Stability: 13 |
| Durability | Armor: 360 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 22 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | SRM2 Ammo SRM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
With an impressive top speed and jumping distance combined with excellent coverage for its four and a half tons of armor and respectable firepower for its intended role, the Assassin is considered a superb reconnaissance and light 'Mech hunter, though it struggles against heavier opponents.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-21 can be found with these forces:
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Chainelane Isles
- Circinus Federation
- ComStar
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
- Federated Suns (Davion)
- Free Rasalhague Republic
- Free Worlds League (Marik)
- Hanseatic League
- JarnFolk
- Local Government
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Marian Hegemony
- Mercenaries
- New Delphi Compact
- Pirates
- Rim Collection
- Taurian Concordat
- Tortuga Dominions
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ASN-23
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Flanker / Missile Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 3 Missile: 5 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 47 Max Stability: 5 |
| Durability | Armor: 360 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 17 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | FCS Artemis IV |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm M Pulse |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
The -23 variant of the Assassin is an upgrade of the original model using Lostech; originally seen as a standardized field modification. The SRM-2 has been removed to upgrade the Medium Laser to a Medium Pulse Laser and an Artemis IV fire control system has been added for the LRM-5 launcher.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-23 can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Federated Suns (Davion)
- Free Worlds League (Marik)
- Local Government
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Marian Hegemony
- Mercenaries
- Taurian Concordat
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ASN-30
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Hunter-Killer / Ambusher |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 3 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 70 Max Stability: 11 |
| Durability | Armor: 520 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 20 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Light |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | LBX AC/5 Ammo LBX/5 Slug Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm ER M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
The -30 variant of the Assassin was a radical departure from the classic formula for the 'Mech. The chassis was redesigned to utilize Endo Steel construction and the engine upgraded to a Light Fusion Engine. The saved weight was used to upgrade the Medium Laser to an extended range version and the missiles are removed in favor of an LB-X Autocannon/5. Additionally, the armor had been increased by two full tons. Used by the Lyran side of the FedCom Civil War, this design is considered a failure and few of them were ever produced.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-30 can be found with these forces:
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
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ASN-45
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Light Hunter / Fast Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 4 Support: 4 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 106 Max Stability: 50 |
| Durability | Armor: 520 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 33 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Streak SRM4 Streak SRM4 Ammo Streak SRM CASE Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | Streak SRM4 MG Ammo Streak SRM Ammo MG CASE Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm MG |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
A rare brawler variant of the raider Assassin, the -45 was developed by the Draconis Combine to upgrade their old ASN-21s and turn them into formidable light hunters and passable brawlers. The -45 carries a trio of Streak SRM 4s and a pair of Machine Guns, giving the mech a surprising punch for its size. However, that speed and firepower came at a price: the mech has, characteristically for Assassins, terrible armor which combined with its fragile XL engine lead to the design never seeing wide use. Additionally, due to a shortage, the mech does not carry double heat sinks making it prone to overheating in the thick of combat.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-45 can be found with these forces:
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
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ASN-55
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Hunter-Killer / Ambusher |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 3 Missile: 4 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 171 Max Stability: 60 |
| Durability | Armor: 600 Structure: 168 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 57 Alpha: 60 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Light |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Composite (Fixed) |
| Armor | Stealth |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Angel ECM Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | NARC Launcher Ammo NARC Haywire Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | RL15 RL15 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm ER M Laser ER M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
Made for the Capellan's Shadow Lances, the Assassin-55 is a surprisingly advanced mech used for a very un-advanced purpose: assassinations. Clad in Stealth Armor and built on a Light Engine and Composite structure, the ASN-55 is built to hunt and kill choice targets. To guarantee the targets die as intended, the ASN-55 can bring 30 Rocket Launcher tubes to bear while a Narc Launcher with Haywire ammo debiliates the target. A pair of ER Medium Lasers provide reliable backup. Sturdy armoring and traditional Assassin speed round out the package.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-55 can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
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ASN-65
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Hunter-Killer / Ambusher |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 3 Missile: 4 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 65 Max Stability: 20 |
| Durability | Armor: 805 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 33 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | MML5 Ammo SRM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | MML5 Ammo LRM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Light PPC |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
After an exchange with House Liao led to the Taurian Concordat receiving several warehouses full of Assassin ASN-30s (salvage from House Steiner that the Liaos no longer wanted), the Taurians struggled to figure out what to use them for, eventually settling on the ASN-65 refit. Swapping the -30's Light Fusion Engine for an easier to acquire XL, and adding Light Ferro-Fibrous armor, the Taurians kept the mech's high maneuverability while also squeezing on a Light PPC and twin MML-5 launchers, giving the ASN-65 respectable throw at any range. 10 DHS keep the mech cooled and the armor is as heavy as it can be.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-65 can be found with these forces:
- Taurian Concordat
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ASN-101
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Flanker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 3 |
| Speed | 8/12/6 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 101 Max Stability: 13 |
| Durability | Armor: 320 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 37 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | S Laser |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Ammo SRM SRM2 S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
Keeping the top speed of the ASN-21 as well as its base weapon load of missiles, the ASN-101 is a rare Federated Suns variant that drops two jump jets and a half ton of armor to mount a trio of Small Lasers, giving the ASN-101 a much better close-in punch compared to its progenitor.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-101 can be found with these forces:
- Federated Suns (Davion)
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
- Rim Collection
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ASN-SB
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 40T |
| Stock Role | Flanker / Missile Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 1 |
| Speed | 8/12/9 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 60 Max Stability: 5 |
| Durability | Armor: 440 Structure: 336 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 30 Alpha: 26 |
| Melee | Kick: 40 Punch: 20 |
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| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 280 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Nimble Jumper (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm M Laser M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
Rather than an actual variant, this is a refit that removes the SRM2 and replaces it with a second Medium Laser in the Right Arm, along with an extra ton of armor for more durability in the field.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper
+15% jump distance
Pilot Affinity: Nimble
15% more jumping distance
Factions
The ASN-SB can be found with these forces:
- Circinus Federation
- Hanseatic League
- Local Government
- Marian Hegemony
- Mercenaries
- Rim Collection
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