Black Python

BP-1BP-2BP-5

BP-1
General Data
'Mech Type	Clan Battlemech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 8 Support: 6
Speed	6/9/6
Firepower	Max Damage: 284 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 1115 Structure: 551
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 98 Alpha: 124
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Clan XL
Core	375
Heat Sinks	Clan Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+5
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Clan Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Clan Ferro-Fibrous
Head	FCS ADV TC
Center Torso	Jump Jet (H)
Left Torso	L Pulse (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	L Pulse (C) M Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand MG (C) MG (C) Ammo MG [Half]
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

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 BattleMech

+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +2 accuracy with ranged weapons, -8 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

The BP-1 can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf

Stock Loadout

BP-2
General Data
'Mech Type	Clan Battlemech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Support: 7
Speed	6/9/6
Firepower	Max Damage: 289 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 1115 Structure: 551
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 98 Alpha: 99
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Clan XL
Core	375
Heat Sinks	Clan Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+5
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Clan Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Clan Ferro-Fibrous
Head	FCS ADV TC
Center Torso	Jump Jet (H)
Left Torso	Ultra AC/2 (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H
Right Torso	ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) S Pulse (C) Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand MG (C) MG (C) Ammo UAC/2 Ammo UAC/2 Ammo MG [Half]
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

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 BattleMech

+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +2 accuracy with ranged weapons, -8 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

The BP-2 can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf

Stock Loadout

BP-5
General Data
'Mech Type	Clan Battlemech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2
Speed	6/9/6
Firepower	Max Damage: 300 Max Stability: 80
Durability	Armor: 1115 Structure: 551
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 68 Alpha: 72
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Clan XL
Core	375
Heat Sinks	Clan Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Clan Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Clan Ferro-Fibrous
Head	None
Center Torso	Jump Jet (H)
Left Torso	Ultra AC/10 (C) Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10
Right Torso	Ultra AC/10 (C) Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand ER M Laser (C) Ammo MG
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand 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 BattleMech

+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +2 accuracy with ranged weapons, -8 heat at the end of the turn, -30 melee accuracy

Pilot Affinity: Evasive

+2 bonus against being hit

Factions

The BP-5 can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf

Stock Loadout