Black Python
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BP-1
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 6/9/6 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 290 Max Stability: 2 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1055 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 84 Alpha: 122 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | +4 |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Head | Targeting Computer [Heavy] |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) L Pulse (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Right Torso | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) L Pulse (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Left Arm | MG (C) MG (C) Ammo MG [Half] |
Description
The Black Python is similar in many ways to the Warhammer and Marauder BattleMechs. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons load-out with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. This expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies available, including an XL Engine, Endo Steel frame, and eleven tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The paired Large and Lambda Medium Pulse Lasers provide highly accurate firepower at ranges that are possible to close in on thanks to the 'Mech's speed. Four Small Pulse Lasers and two Machine Guns provide more firepower at close range. All of the lasers are made even more accurate by the inclusion of a Targeting Computer. Fifteen double heat sinks keep heat levels in check.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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BP-2
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 6/9/6 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 270 Max Stability: 5 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1055 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 78 Alpha: 100 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | +3 |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Head | Targeting Computer [Heavy] |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) UAC/2 (C) |
| Right Torso | ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Left Arm | ECM Suite (C) MG (C) MG (C) Ammo MG [Half] Ammo UAC/2 Ammo UAC/2 |
Description
The Black Python is similar in many ways to the Warhammer and Marauder BattleMechs. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons load-out with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. This expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies available, including an XL Engine, Endo Steel frame, and eleven tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. This variant removes the large and medium lasers and replaces them with an Ultra Autocannon/2, two ER Large Lasers, an additional Small Pulse Laser for a total of five, and an ECM Suite. The Machine Guns are retained, as is the Targeting Computer. This configuration allows the Black Python to provide effective direct-fire support.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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BP-3
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 6 Support: 8 |
| Speed | 5/8/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 340 Max Stability: 2 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1150 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 108 Alpha: 170 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | +5 |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Head | Targeting Computer [Heavy] |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | Heavy L Laser (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Right Torso | Heavy L Laser (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Left Arm | Heat Sink Double (C) MG (C) Ammo MG [Half] |
| Right Arm | Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) MG (C) |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (H) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (H) |
Description
A substantial redesign by Clan Steel Viper that changed the outward appearance of the Black Python. This model removes the large lasers of the original and replaces them with a pair of Omega Heavy Large Lasers. One jump jet is removed, lowering the 'Mech's jumping capacity to 120 meters. The added heat of the heavy lasers necessitated the inclusion of four additional double heat sinks. Even with that, enough tonnage was freed up to add another ton of armor.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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BP-4
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 5 Support: 4 |
| Speed | 5/8/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 360 Max Stability: 0 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1150 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 108 Alpha: 184 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | +5 |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Head | Targeting Computer [Heavy] |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | Heavy L Laser (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Right Torso | Heavy L Laser (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) |
| Left Arm | ER M Laser (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) |
| Right Arm | Heat Sink Double (C) |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (H) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (H) |
Description
This variant of the 3 removes the Machine Guns and replaces them with an ER Medium Laser. This makes the design more effective against hardened targets and eliminates any ammo dependency, but makes the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to infantry.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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BP-5
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 6/9/6 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 180 Max Stability: 30 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1055 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 69 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Center Torso | AMS (C) Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 UAC/10 (C) |
| Right Torso | Ammo AMS Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 UAC/10 (C) |
| Left Arm | ER M Laser (C) |
| Right Arm | ER M Laser (C) |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
Description
Armed entirely unlike normal Black Pythons, the BP-5 was made for a solahma warrior that needed a mech and parts were scarce. Armed with a simple loadout of twin UAC/10s and ER Medium Lasers, the BP-5 brings heavy firepower to any engagement thanks to its 80 kph speed and 5 jump jets. 10 double heat sinks keep the mech chilly and 5 tons of ammo ensure the guns are rarely silent. The mech turned out to be so effective that it entered general production as a real variant and the warrior won the right to a bloodname using his original mech.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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BP-5A
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 75T |
| Stock Role | Striker |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 225 Max Stability: 52 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1055 Structure: 571 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 109 |
| Melee | Kick: 75 Punch: 38 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (C) |
| Core | 375 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (CDHS) |
| E-Cooling | +1 |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (C) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (C) |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Torso | ER PPC (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Right Torso | ER PPC (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Left Arm | MG (C) MG (C) Ammo MG |
| Right Arm | Ammo Gauss Ammo Gauss Gauss Rifle (C) |
Description
The Black Python, typically speaking, is a dedicated knife-fighter, armed with a dazzling array of close-range lasers and machine guns for point-blank destruction of its foes. However, the Black Python BP-5A diverges significantly. Armed with two ER PPCs and a Gauss Rifle, the -5A is built to hang back and defeat enemies from a distance, something it has little trouble doing. A pair of Machine Guns exist for close-range defense, almost as an afterthought.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Clan Mech
+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy
Pilot Affinity: Evasive
+2 bonus against being hit
Factions
- Clan Ghost Bear
- CGB Theta Galaxy
- Clan Jade Falcon
- CJF Iota Galaxy
- Clan Nova Cat
- CNC Omicron Galaxy
- Clan Snow Raven
- CSR Delta Galaxy
- Clan Wolf
- CW Epsilon Galaxy
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