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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* ''Bellona 2'' - To reduce ammunition dependency, the autocannon and one Flamer are dropped for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and an [[LRM-10]]. Although the LRM is still ammunition hungry, it is primarily for harassment. The variant was still on the drawing board as of [[3075]].<ref name=TRO128 /> BV (2.0) =  1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 102</ref>
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* Laser - To reduce ammunition dependency, the autocannon and one Flamer are dropped for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and an [[LRM-10]]. Although the LRM is still ammunition hungry, it is primarily for harassment. The variant was still on the drawing board as of [[3075]].<ref name=TRO128 /> BV (2.0) =  1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 102</ref>, 1,270<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 247</ref>
  
 
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*[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_23.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier for Savoni]
 
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Revision as of 17:17, 15 April 2013

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Bellona Hover Tank
Production information
Manufacturer HH Complex Beta
Mission Dragoon/Cavalry
Type Hover
Cost 1,699,075 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 45 tons
Armor Forging HTT05
Engine Fusion Type 170
Speed 150 km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Series XII ComSys
Targeting Tracking System Build IX TTS
Heat Sinks 10
Armament
BV (2.0) 1,018[1][2]


Description

In the late 3060s, under Khan James Cobb's command, Clan Hell's Horses began preparation for a renewed presence in the Inner Sphere. The scientist caste saw this as an opportunity to create a new cavalry vehicle, which they called the Bellona. Designed as a striker and flanker, the Bellona carries enough firepower on a nimble enough frame to keep up with even the fastest-advancing lines.[3]

The original specs called for tracks, but test pilots for the vehicle cited that "speed is armor", which led to the Bellona being redesigned as a hovertank. The vehicle has eight tons of armor to protect the hull and motive systems.[3]

Coming off production lines on Tiber in the Kerensky Cluster, a large number were sent through the long chain of JumpShips to front-line Clusters fighting trials against Clan Wolf in the early 3070s.[3]

The vehicle has been seen in combat operations with variety of factions in Inner Sphere as late as the mid-3130s.

Armament

The main gun is a Type 9 Ultra-Class 10 Autocannon with two tons of ammunition. It is mounted with two Type 14b Flamers in its turret. To deal with unarmored infantry, the vehicle has a pair of Series HL-II Light Machine Guns in its nose and one for each of its left and right sides.[3]

Variants

  • Laser - To reduce ammunition dependency, the autocannon and one Flamer are dropped for an Extended Range Large Laser and an LRM-10. Although the LRM is still ammunition hungry, it is primarily for harassment. The variant was still on the drawing board as of 3075.[3] BV (2.0) = 1,262[4], 1,270[5]

Notes

MWDA Dossier for Savoni is incorrect, due to fluff for the JI100 Recovery vehicle in place of the Bellona.

Gallery

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3075, p. 129
  2. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 246
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 128
  4. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 102
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 247

Bibliography