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| − | |image=Helios.jpg | + | |image = Helios.jpg |
| − | |name=''Helios'' | + | |name = ''Helios'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer = [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRJp130f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 130–131: "HEL-3D Helios"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 --> |
| − | |production year=3058 | + | |production year = 3058 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1464/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1464/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=HEL-3D | + | |model = HEL-3D |
| − | |cost= 5,736,000 C-bills | + | |cost = 5,736,000 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=60 | + | |mass = 60 |
| − | |chassis=[[Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis = [[Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |armor=[[Taijian StarShield II]] | + | |armor = [[Taijian StarShield II]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Pitban 240]] | + | |engine = [[Pitban 240]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Ceres SuperComm 3]] | + | |comsys = [[Ceres SuperComm 3]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Wentland Giga-Track]] | + | |T&T = [[Wentland Giga-Track]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |speed=64 | + | |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Swingline X-1200]] | + | |jumpjets = [[Swingline X-1200]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp130f /> --> |
| − | * 2x [[SRM-6]] | + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] |
* 1x [[Gauss rifle]] | * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] | ||
| − | * 2x [[ER medium laser]] | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,559<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,559<ref name=COp122>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,618<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,618<ref name=TRJp130f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | With a military that utilizes '[[Mech]]s like the ''[[Emperor]]'', ''[[Pillager]]'', and ''[[Victor]]'' in large numbers, the [[St. Ives Compact]] had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at [[Ceres Metals Industries]] to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The '''''Helios''''' is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by [[ComStar]] due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The ''Helios'' has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]]. The ''Helios'' can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters by virtue of its four Swingline X-1200 [[jump jet]]s. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Helios'' has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105/> | + | With a military that utilizes '[[Mech]]s like the ''[[Emperor]]'', ''[[Pillager]]'', and ''[[Victor]]'' in large numbers, the [[St. Ives Compact]] had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at [[Ceres Metals Industries]] to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The '''''Helios''''' is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by [[ComStar]] due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The ''Helios'' has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 [[fusion engine]]. The ''Helios'' can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters by virtue of its four Swingline X-1200 [[jump jet]]s. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Helios'' has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.<ref name=TRO3060p104-105>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 104-105, "Helios 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; HEL-4A : A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios, the 4A strips all of the 'Mech's weapons and adds two tons of armor. It has an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by two [[medium laser]]s and an [[MRM-20]] launcher. | + | *; HEL-4A : A more energy weapon dependent version of the Helios, the 4A strips all of the 'Mech's weapons and adds two tons of armor. It has an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by two [[medium laser]]s and an [[MRM-20]] launcher.<ref name=TRJp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,426<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 161</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,519<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 155</ref> |
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*; HEL-6X : This was an [[Technology Rating|Advance Tech]] variant that was developed during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and its speed increased. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a [[Heavy PPC]], in either torso location a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] has been added. The original's ER medium lasers are retained in the left arm. The massive amount of heat generated was presumably tolerated as a means to activate its [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. A [[C3i Computer]] was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 156</ref> | *; HEL-6X : This was an [[Technology Rating|Advance Tech]] variant that was developed during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and its speed increased. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a [[Heavy PPC]], in either torso location a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] has been added. The original's ER medium lasers are retained in the left arm. The massive amount of heat generated was presumably tolerated as a means to activate its [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. A [[C3i Computer]] was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 156</ref> | ||
*; HEL-7L : This Dark Age variant uses [[Light PPC]]s and an [[MML]] launcher to supplement the Gauss Rifle. It also carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> | *; HEL-7L : This Dark Age variant uses [[Light PPC]]s and an [[MML]] launcher to supplement the Gauss Rifle. It also carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> | ||
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| + | *; HEL-C : Modified to work as part of a C3 network, the HEL-C removes one of the ER medium lasers from the 3D model and replaces it with a single [[C3 slave]] unit.<ref name=TRJp130f /> BV (1.0) = 1,544<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 162</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 5 December 2022
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| Helios | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3058[2] |
| Model | HEL-3D |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,736,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Overlord Mk. 3 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Taijian StarShield II |
| Engine | Pitban 240 |
| Communications System | Ceres SuperComm 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Wentland Giga-Track |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Swingline X-1200 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,559[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,618[1][4] |
Contents
Description
With a military that utilizes 'Mechs like the Emperor, Pillager, and Victor in large numbers, the St. Ives Compact had a distinct need to protect those investments. To do this, the St. Ives Compact worked with engineers at Ceres Metals Industries to design a 'Mech that could both protect and support its heavier charges. The Helios is also produced by Ceres Metals for use by ComStar due to Comstar financing an increase in the number of production lines for the 'Mech. The Helios has excellent mobility when compared to the 'Mechs it defends with a top speed of 64.8 km/h provided by its Pitban 240 fusion engine. The Helios can also jump up to one hundred and twenty meters by virtue of its four Swingline X-1200 jump jets. For protection from enemy fire, the Helios has a light, but adequate, nine tons of armor protection.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
The Helios carries a MilDouglas "Emperor Bones" Series Gauss rifle as its primary weapon. This allows the Helios to strike an enemy at ranges similar to that of the 'Mechs it protects with respectable firepower. For close combat, the Helios has two BlazeFire Longshot ER medium lasers and a pair of MilDouglas "Duke" SRM-6 launchers which can usually make short work of an enemy 'Mech that makes it into short range.[5]
Variants
- HEL-6X
- This was an Advance Tech variant that was developed during the Jihad. The 'Mech's engine was exchanged for a Light Fusion Engine and its speed increased. The original's Gauss Rifle is replaced by a Heavy PPC, in either torso location a Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser has been added. The original's ER medium lasers are retained in the left arm. The massive amount of heat generated was presumably tolerated as a means to activate its Triple Strength Myomer. A C3i Computer was also included in this model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,761[8]
- HEL-7L
- This Dark Age variant uses Light PPCs and an MML launcher to supplement the Gauss Rifle. It also carries a C3 boosted slave system.[9]
Design Quirks
The Helios has the following Design Quirks:[12]
Notable pilots
- Treyhang Liao, son of Tormano Liao, piloted a Helios during the Black May attacks.[13]
Gallery
Original Helios from TRO:3060
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 130–131: "HEL-3D Helios"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Helios (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Combat Operations, p. 122
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 154
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 104-105, "Helios 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 155
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 156
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 162
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 157
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Helios Entry.
- ↑ The Killing Fields p. 92-94