Editing Balius

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Balius.jpg
|name=''Balius''
|manufacturer=[[Clan Hell's Horses]]
| production year=3075
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/215/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class=Heavy
|model = Prime
|cost= 19,834,032 C-bills 
|Tech Base=clan
|mech type=omni
|feet=4
|mass=65
|chassis=[[Type BMHQ-5 Endo Steel]]
|armor= [[Forged Type HH35 Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine=[[Extralight fusion engine|390 XL]]
|comsys=Unknown
|T&T=Unknown
|heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=97
|armament=Primary Configuration
*2x [[ER Large Laser]]s
*4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
*1x [[Flamer]]
|BV (2.0)=2,157<ref name=TRO142>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 142</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 267</ref>
}} 


==Description==
The '''''Balius''''' is a quadrupedal, front-line [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. As of [[3075]], few details were available about the [['Mech]]. It is a [[totem 'Mech]], resembling a horse, that is meant to improve morale as much as to be an effective combat unit. There is apparently no factory producing this design. Instead, it is hand-crafted by a crew of technicians specifically selected for the task by the [[Khan]]. This has led to few ''Balius''' being produced, so the 'Mech is only in the hands of select [[Bloodname]]d warriors.<ref name=TRO142 />

Truly a frontline Omni, the ''Balius'' makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and an [[XL engine]]. However, on a quad, this leaves little room for other components. It does allow for great speed, though, and the ''Balius'' maxes out at 97 km/h, quite fast for a 'Mech its size.<ref name=TRO142 />

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Balius'' has a Creosote Special-H [[Flamer]] hard-mounted in its head that is useful both against [[infantry]] and as a psychological weapon. The primary configuration mounts two [[ER Large Laser]]s. These are supplemented by a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s for close range work. Every configuration of the ''Balius'' mounts rear-facing weapons to counter the inability of a quad to torso-twist. The prime carries another pair of Medium Pulse Lasers for this job. Four extra [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels in check.<ref name=TRO142 />

==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration  A  : Mounting the Horses' newest weapon, the ''Balius'' A has a [[HAG 20]]. It also carries an ER Large Laser to supplement that weapon at range. An [[ER Medium Laser]] provides additional firepower up close, while another pair of the same protect its back. BV (2.0) = 2,201<ref name=TRO143>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 268</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration  B : Bearing some resemblance to the primary configuration, the ''Balius'' B also carries twin ER Larges. Those are supplemented, however, by eight [[Heavy Small Laser]]s. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] threatens any who would seek to exploit its rear armor. Two additional [[heat sink]]s provide some added dissipation. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 269</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration  C : A missile-heavy variant, the "C" mounts two [[ATM 9]]s with four tons of ammunition. A pair of ER Mediums supplement them, while two Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted in the rear. BV (2.0) = 2,103<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 270</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration  D : The final variant is a sniper. It has six [[jump jet]]s, enabling the ''Balius'' D to vault up to 180 meters at a time. An [[ER PPC]] can fell foes at range, while four ER Medium Lasers can down them up close. Two Medium Pulses are again rear-firing. BV (2.0) = 2,417<ref name=TRO143 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 271</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration  E : This variant of the ''Balius'' carries a [[Streak LRM-15]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]], supported by an [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. A single [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]] covers the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 2,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 142</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration  U : Equipped with five [[UMU]]s and two [[SRT-6]]s, this configuration is intended for underwater combat. Though the standard Flamer is useless underwater, the [[ECM Suite]], [[ER Large Laser]], and improved underwater mobility more than make up for it. BV (2.0) = 2,014<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 142</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Balius'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Balius Entry.</ref>
*[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]]

==Gallery==
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File:Balius.jpg|Original ''Balius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''


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