Hollander

BZK-D2BZK-F3BZK-G1BZK-H3BZK-K7BZK-T100

BZK-D2
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 0
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 80 Max Stability: 30
Durability	Armor: 300 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 19
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	Ammo AC/10 Ammo AC/10
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	AC/10
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand M Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

While the Hollander was designed to carry a ridiculously large Gauss Rifle and that is the model that made it into production, there was a prior version designed for the militia on a budget. The BZK-D2 has the same speed profile and the same low armor of the BZK-F3. However, where the -F3 has Ferro-Fibrous armor and an Endo-Steel structure, the -D2 does not. Where the -F3 has a Gauss Rifle, the -D2 instead mounts an Autocannon/10 with two tons of ammo. Unlike the production model though, the -D2 has a backup Medium Laser for if the bins run empty.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-D2 can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Mercenaries
• Pirates
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

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BZK-F3
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 3 Energy: 0 Missile: 0 Support: 3
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 75 Max Stability: 30
Durability	Armor: 355 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 5
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	Ammo Gauss Ammo Gauss
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Gauss Rifle
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The Hollander was introduced in 3054 specifically to carry a Gauss Rifle into combat and act as a sniper. The Federated Commonwealth was in dire need of a response to the fast-moving, long-range firepower of the Clan Invaders at the time, and looked at a number of light 'Mech designs featuring PPCs or LRMs as a potential answer. It was Coventry's unorthodox decision to mount such a large weapon, one that had neither the overheating or ammunition explosion drawbacks of the other designs, which won them the contract. With its single massive cannon and use of rediscovered technology, the Hollander can destroy another light 'Mech in a single hit at extreme range and threaten heavier targets easily.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-F3 can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

BZK-G1
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 3 Missile: 0 Support: 0
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 100 Max Stability: 15
Durability	Armor: 535 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 28
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	Ammo LBX/10 Cluster Ammo LBX/10 Slug
Left Torso	None
Right Torso	LBX AC/10 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand M Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand M Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The G1 variant of the Hollander is built to address concerns about the Hollander's lack of back up weapons. First debuting in 3056 the 'Mech replaces the heavy Gauss Cannon with an LB-X Autocannon/10 as its primary weapon, freeing up weight to mount two Medium Lasers in its arms as backup weapons and add two tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The G1 is an excellent 'Mech for vehicle hunting as well as anti-aircraft use with its LB-X cluster rounds.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-G1 can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries
• Tortuga Dominions

Stock Loadout

BZK-H3
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 0 Support: 1
Speed	7/10/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 115 Max Stability: 30
Durability	Armor: 535 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 65
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	None
Right Torso	Heavy PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand M Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand M Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Designed by a corporate think tank for the Federated Suns military, the BZK-H3 represents three unique takes on the traditional Hollander formula. First, instead of a large ballistic weapon the H3 carries an all-energy loadout, specifically a Heavy PPC and a pair of Medium Lasers. Second, instead of the typical standard heat sinks the Hollander traditionally relies on for its ice-cold ballistics, the H3 carries ten Double Heat Sinks. Finally, the H3 also speeds the mech up a bit to more traditional light mech speeds, maxing out around 90 kph. The mech found limited acceptance in the AFFS and was quickly released to the mercenary market.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-H3 can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Local Government
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

BZK-K7
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 3 Support: 1
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 225 Max Stability: 40
Durability	Armor: 560 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 67
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	FCS Apollo S Laser
Center Torso	Ammo MRM Ammo MRM
Left Torso	Ammo MRM Apollo Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso	MRM40
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand ER M Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand ER M Laser Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Despite the Hollander being designed and used by the LCAF, many of them fell into other hands. A pair of those hands belonged to House Kurita, who took salvaged Hollanders, stripped the Gauss Rifles, and replaced them with a more appropriate Kuritan weapon: a MRM-40 launcher. Backing up the gigantic missile box are a pair of ER Medium Lasers and a Small Laser. To free up weight for these changes, a XL Engine proved necessary.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-K7 can be found with these forces:

• Draconis Combine (Kurita)

Stock Loadout

BZK-T100
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 3 Energy: 0 Missile: 0 Support: 3
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 50 Max Stability: 30
Durability	Armor: 355 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 20
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 18
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Stabilized Weapon (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	Ammo Thumper Ammo Thumper Shaped Charge
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

This Hollander was designed by a madman who decided that he needed artillery support but all he had was a Hollander to work with. Thus, the -T100 came to be. The Gauss Rifle and ammo of the -F3 have been removed and replaced with a Thumper Artillery Piece and two tons of ammo. Otherwise, the -T100 is the same as the stock Hollander.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Stabilized Weapon

-2 recoil with ballistic weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The BZK-T100 can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Mercenaries
• Pirates
• Taurian Concordat

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