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| − | The '''Achileus''' was jointly designed by scientists from the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Word of Blake]]. Based upon the [[Tornado PAL]], the result was a scout armor that was difficult to detect | + | The '''Achileus''' was jointly designed by scientists from the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Word of Blake]]. Based upon the [[Tornado PAL]], the result was a scout armor that was difficult to detect, but also had significant offensive firepower. In order to achieve this, the designers skimped somewhat on armor, but its lack of a true combat role, combined with stealth capabilities, means that this is rarely an issue. Though the ground speed is slow, the Achileus packs enough [[jump jet]]s to leap up to ninety meters at a time. Observers looking back have also noted that this was in some ways the genesis of the [[Purifier]] Adaptive Battle Armor that the Blakists used to great effect, as it was during their work on the Achileus that they learned how to use stealth armor. |
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*;Flamer : The [[Flamer (Battle Armor)|Flamer]] is especially potent against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicles]]. Its psychological impact affects all enemies, including [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. BV (1.0) = 29, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 8</ref> | *;Flamer : The [[Flamer (Battle Armor)|Flamer]] is especially potent against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicles]]. Its psychological impact affects all enemies, including [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. BV (1.0) = 29, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 8</ref> | ||
| − | *;Small Laser : The [[Small Laser]] is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34, BV (2.0) = 39<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 9</ref> | + | *;Small Laser : The [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Laser]] is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34, BV (2.0) = 39<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 9</ref> |
*;Machine Gun : The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]], which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 10</ref> | *;Machine Gun : The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]], which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 10</ref> | ||
| − | *;David Gauss Rifle : Introduced after the [[ | + | *;David Gauss Rifle : Introduced after the [[FedCom Civil War]], this version uses a [[David Light Gauss Rifle]] as its main armament. BV (2.0) = 36<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 7</ref> |
*;Light TAG : The Achileus can also be equipped with a [[Light TAG]] to designate targets for [[Arrow IV]] missile strikes. BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 11</ref> | *;Light TAG : The Achileus can also be equipped with a [[Light TAG]] to designate targets for [[Arrow IV]] missile strikes. BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 11</ref> | ||
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*Word of Blake - This variant is produced by [[Gibson_Federated_BattleMechs_-_%28Free_Worlds_Defense_Industries%29|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] of [[Gibson]] for the [[Word of Blake]]. In place of the heavy weapon mount, it contains [[Improved Sensors]] and an [[Battle Armor ECM Suite|ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 23, BV (2.0) = 29<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 6</ref> | *Word of Blake - This variant is produced by [[Gibson_Federated_BattleMechs_-_%28Free_Worlds_Defense_Industries%29|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] of [[Gibson]] for the [[Word of Blake]]. In place of the heavy weapon mount, it contains [[Improved Sensors]] and an [[Battle Armor ECM Suite|ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 23, BV (2.0) = 29<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 6</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Achileus.PNG|Achileus in action | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 11 January 2014
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| Achileus | |
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| Manufacturer | Free Worlds Defense Industries, Irian Technologies |
| Production Year | 3057[1] |
| Use | Scout |
| Weight Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | (unarmed) 320,000 C-bills |
| Introduced | 3057 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 750 kg |
| Top Speed | 12 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Improved Stealth |
| BV (1.0) | By weapon |
| BV (2.0) | By weapon |
Description
The Achileus was jointly designed by scientists from the Free Worlds League and Word of Blake. Based upon the Tornado PAL, the result was a scout armor that was difficult to detect, but also had significant offensive firepower. In order to achieve this, the designers skimped somewhat on armor, but its lack of a true combat role, combined with stealth capabilities, means that this is rarely an issue. Though the ground speed is slow, the Achileus packs enough jump jets to leap up to ninety meters at a time. Observers looking back have also noted that this was in some ways the genesis of the Purifier Adaptive Battle Armor that the Blakists used to great effect, as it was during their work on the Achileus that they learned how to use stealth armor.
Weapons and Equipment
The anti-personnel weapon mount usually contains a gun that is capable of dispatching unarmored individuals, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount is capable of holding several different heavy weapons.
- Flamer
- The Flamer is especially potent against infantry and combat vehicles. Its psychological impact affects all enemies, including MechWarriors. BV (1.0) = 29, BV (2.0) = 33[2]
- Small Laser
- The Small Laser is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34, BV (2.0) = 39[3]
- Machine Gun
- The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the Machine Gun, which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28, BV (2.0) = 33[4]
- David Gauss Rifle
- Introduced after the FedCom Civil War, this version uses a David Light Gauss Rifle as its main armament. BV (2.0) = 36[5]
Variants
- Word of Blake - This variant is produced by Free Worlds Defense Industries of Gibson for the Word of Blake. In place of the heavy weapon mount, it contains Improved Sensors and an ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 23, BV (2.0) = 29[7]
Gallery
Achileus in action
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References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Achileus
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 8
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 9
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 10
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 7
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 6