Конференция Библиотеки Battletech

Mass: 60 tons
Chassis: Star League XT
Power Plant: 240 Standard
Cruising Speed: 43 kph
Maximum Speed: 65 kph, 86 kph with MASC
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Mk. VI Ferro-Fibrous with CASE
Armament: 4 Zeta-series X Plasma Cannons
2 Mk.22 Type III SRM 6 Launchers
2 Type 10x Extended Range Flamers
2 DuPont Ultra PM Flamers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Hector CC-22E
Targeting & Tracking System: Brim CT-37 Mk. XII

The Hellfire had not been seen in the Inner Sphere for some time when a new variant appeared in in the hands of the Hell’s Horses as they invaded the Falcon and Wolf Occupation Zones. They only ever appeared in small numbers and no new examples have appeared since the Horses' arrival, making it highly likely that they were produced in the Homeworlds and the Horses have been unable to obtain new ones. It is speculated the Horses captured them through trials of possession or as isorla from the Star Adders.
The capabilities of the new variant have proven effective in combat. Armed with four plasma cannons, two extended range flamers, two standard flamers and two six-tube short range missile launchers, the Hellfire 3 has wreaked havoc with conventional forces. Combat vids have appeared showing a single Hellfire 3 taking apart two stars of conventional Wolf forces. Footage of Wolf tanks being set ablaze by missile impacts has ended speculation that the Horses are loading the Hellfire 3’s launchers with inferno ammunition. With so many incendiary weapons, this new variant seems to have been deliberately designed to deliver its namesake to its enemies.

Mass: 65 tons
Chassis: Bergan Version 6.3 Endo Steel
Power Plant: 325 XL
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86 kph
Jump Jets: Clan Series Type 4 Heavy Improved Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous
Armament: 1 Witherer Heavy Large Laser
2 Kolibri Delta Series Medium Pulse Lasers
1 Smartshot Mk. V Streak SRM-4 Launcher
Manufacturer: Bergan Industries
Primary Factory: Alshain
Communications System: Garret L15
Targeting & Tracking System: RCA Instatrac Version 9 with Targeting Computer

The Arcas has served Clan Ghost Bear well for a quarter of a century, a well-rounded machine for second-line units. With the Republic of the Sphere building their military forces, Bear merchants have taken advantage of the wealth of the new nation to help rebuild the damage the Dominion took during the Jihad. While a second-line machine in Clan Ghost Bear, the Arcas is a premier machine for the best troops of the Republic forces. The majority of the Arcas production is still distributed to the Ghost Bear touman but one of the assembly lines has been reconfigured to produce this Arcas 3 for the Republic.
The RAF version removes both large lasers for one heavy large laser imported from Olivetti, replacing the left gun pod with a hand assembly. Increasing the jump capability of the Arcas by sixty meters required replacing all of the jump jets with improved versions. A targeting computer was added to help overcome the inaccuracy of the heavy laser, and two of the missile launchers were removed and the armor decreased on the left arm to free up the necessary mass. Tailor-made to Inner Sphere specifications, the Arcas 3 clearly shares design elements with Alshain’s new Kuma. Former KungsArmé warriors have explicitly requested the Arcas 3 for own use, preferring its more conventional balance of speed and firepower.

Mass: 70 tons
Chassis: Type BHM-7 Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Fusion 350 XL
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Forged Type HH35 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament: 1 Pinstripe Light Rotary Gauss Cannon
1 Type 9 Series Advanced Tactical Missile System
4 Series 7Ja Extended Range Medium Lasers
2 Campbell Anti-Battle Armor Pods
Manufacturer: Refit
Primary Factory: Various
Communications System: CH4M with Pattern Iota ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking System: Version Omega-IX TTS with Targeting Computer

An ancient design, the Bowman hasn't been built for over a century. With the dearth of new BattleMechs, Clan Hell's Horses has been forced to be creative in replenishing their forces. With the artillery role of the Bowman being shunned by MechWarriors and generally easily replaced with combat vehicles, the clan has begun refitting many of their existing Bowmans. By removing the missile systems, room was freed up to add a small hyper-assault Gauss rifle in the right arm. In place of the LRM launcher is a high-tech ATM missile system, with nine tubes. Most importantly, each weapon had three tons of ammunition devoted to it.
In addition to retaining the three lasers of the original, a fourth was added. To make these lasers and the HAG more effective, a targeting computer was added, though at the cost of some heat sinks. The armor weight was reduced though overall protection increased by about ten percent by using ferro-fibrous armor and the anti-personnel pods were replaced with half as many anti-battle armor pods. While not the first choice of most warriors, this Bowman 3 has shown to be very good at crippling combat vehicles at range and an absolute terror against airborne opponents.

Mass: 75 tons
Chassis: Type BIES-75 Light
Power Plant: Modified 375 Fusion XL
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Forging XK9 Ceramic Standard
Armament: 1 Type 0 Hyper Assault Gauss 40
3 Series 22a Heavy Medium Lasers
3 Series 7JA ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Series B12 CBS MultiFreq
Targeting & Tracking System: Integrated Bravo-7

A Star Adder design birthed in reaction to internal politics, the Burrock was never deployed by any Clans in the Inner Sphere. This changed when many were spotted among Hell’s Horses forces in a battle on Thule in 3073. Ghost Bear Watch reports of this action documented new variants of several designs, including the Burrock. This simple refit centers on a swap of the largest ultra-class autocannon for the largest of the new hyper-assault Gauss rifles. To alleviate the load on a reduced cooling system, half of the heavy lasers were replaced with extended-range versions.
This sensible balance resulted in a ’Mech with similar power at close ranges, yet utterly superior capabilities at medium and even long ranges. Even as a deadly new Corona variant was witnessed destroying the standard Burrock, the HAG-modified Burrock cut swathes through the battle armor formations at ranges in which they could not engage. Even against ’Mechs, the HAG made up for the loss of concentrated punch by discharging such a wall of gauss rounds that lighter units would simply disintegrate.
Despite using the Burrock heavily in the engagement on Thule, the Horses did not seem to field the BattleMech elsewhere in the Inner Sphere. This leads to the conclusion that their supply of the design was finite and the majority was lost in the engagement against the Star Adders. One can only speculate about the Burrock’s current status in the homeworlds.

Mass: 90 tons
Chassis: DSAM Endo 4
Power Plant: Type 79 360 XL Fusion
Cruising Speed: 43 kph
Maximum Speed: 65 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Forging ZM15 Ferro Fibrous
Armament: 2 Type 0 Hyper Assault Gauss 30
2 Type X “Short Bow” LRM-10 Launchers
4 Series 2b Extended Range Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1
Primary Factory: Itabiana
Communications System: MegaBand System 21
Targeting & Tracking System: Dtrac Suite 4

The Mad Cat Mk II is one of the most successful ’Mechs the Diamond Sharks ever produced. In 3069, they began producing a modified version, focusing on close range firepower with short-range missiles and a large-bore autocannon, but it wasn’t a strong seller despite its solid performance. Due to the Jihad, the Inner Sphere powers were seeking fast and cheap replacements for losses, and Diamond Shark products are neither.
It came as no surprise that it took thirteen years for another variant to be introduced. What was a surprise was the fact that the Sharks are not advertising or selling the new ’Mech and are instead using it exclusively to outfit their own forces.
The Mad Cat Mk II 3 is armed with two HAG 30s, which replace the standard Gauss rifles. The lasers and missile launchers are unchanged, but armor was increased and the Jump Jets were removed. In addition, a light active probe has been added. Thus far this variant has only appeared in small numbers. It is suspected this is connected to the Mad Cat Mk II production lines undergoing some retooling.

Mass: 100 tons
Chassis: Viper NK12 Endo Steel
Power Plant: New Kent Type 50 Fusion 400 XL
Cruising Speed: 43 kph
Maximum Speed: 65 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Compound V9 Ferro Fibrous
Armament: 1 Type 0 Hyper Assault Gauss 30
1 Flocculation LB-20X Autocannon
1 Talon 5 Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon
1 Witherer Heavy Large Laser
Manufacturer: Refit
Primary Factory: Various
Communications System: Mercer 973
Targeting & Tracking System: GEG Pattern 492/1

The Scylla was a monstrous mobile barrage platform deployed by the Steel Vipers after their expulsion from the Inner Sphere. A refit of the venerable Storm Giant, the Inner Sphere only learned of the design via the detailed intelligence reports flowing from the Clan homeworlds in the 3060s. With beginning of the Jihad and the home Clans mysterious seclusion, this source of information has dried up.
Despite a complete lack of Steel Viper sightings in two decades, the Scylla has appeared sporadically amongst the Inner Sphere Clans, most noticeably the Jade Falcons and Hell’s Horses. As the giant ’Mech always bears battle scars, it is clear that these machines are so-called isorla, spoils of conflict that is ever-present among the Clans. Both Clans seem to have refit the impressive chassis to meet their own needs.
Clan Jade Falcon has significant numbers of more mobile designs, thus they were comfortable reducing the mobility of their Scylla 3. Removing the jump jets and all weaponry, a quartet of large direct-fire weapons was installed. This variant has performed well in a traditional assault role, and based on its success there is speculation of plans to refit the Jupiter with a larger engine for a similar performance envelope.
The Hell’s Horses Scylla 2 is a more mundane refit that replaces the LRM 20 launchers with HAGs with similar damage potential, while removing the other armament for an assortment of smaller lasers. Clearly designed for combined arms warfare, its Mechwarriors can confidently enter intense combat situations due to its capable cooling system.

Mass: 20 tons
Movement Type: Hover
Power Plant: Nissan 95 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 97 kph
Maximum Speed: 151 kph
Armor: Durallex Light
Armament: 8 Federated-Barrett Magshot Gauss Rifles
Manufacturer: General Motors
Primary Factory: Kathil
Communications System: Overlook J-9
Targeting & Tracking System: Brightstar 17 Mk. II

When General Motors announced production of a new model of their Minion hovercraft, everyone was expecting the Capellan variant that replaced the C3 system with Target Acquisition Gear. Few were prepared for what came instead. The Minion frequently acts as a team player, especially the original C3 version. By ripping out the weapons and electronics gear, General Motors crammed in eight Magshot Gauss Rifles. While each one isn't powerful, as a salvo they can hit as hard as a standard Gauss Rifle.
For those familiar with the AP Gauss Rifle, the expectation might be that this "Sandblaster" Minion would tear into infantry forces like a hot knife through butter. With the Magshot's fewer rounds per salvo it isn't suited to that role. Rather the Minion is better suited to hunting down other vehicles, especially mobile ones. With eight forward firing weapons this Minion can wreak havoc against other hovercraft. Crews of this new variant will need to be careful with their attacks. With only one ton of ammunition for the Magshots, they will only have six full salvos before the bin is nearly dry, quite a dramatic difference from the near endless endurance of a pair of pulse lasers.