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− | 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.<ref name=TRO128>''Technical Readout: 3075'', | + | 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.<ref name=TRO128>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 128</ref> |
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.<ref name=TRO128 /> | 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.<ref name=TRO128 /> | ||
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Coming off production lines on [[Tiber (Clan system)|Tiber]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], a large number were sent through the long chain of [[JumpShip]]s to front-line [[Cluster]]s fighting trials against [[Clan Wolf]] in the early 3070s.<ref name=TRO128 /> | Coming off production lines on [[Tiber (Clan system)|Tiber]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], a large number were sent through the long chain of [[JumpShip]]s to front-line [[Cluster]]s fighting trials against [[Clan Wolf]] in the early 3070s.<ref name=TRO128 /> | ||
− | The vehicle has been seen in combat operations with variety of factions in [[Inner Sphere]] as late as the mid-3130s. | + | The vehicle has been seen in combat operations with variety of factions in [[Inner Sphere]] as late as the mid-3130s. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
Revision as of 19:53, 30 April 2022
Bellona Hover Tank | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | HH Complex Beta |
Production Year | 3070[1] |
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 |
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BV (2.0) | 1,018[2][3] |
Contents
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.[4]
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.[4]
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.[4]
The vehicle has been seen in combat operations with variety of factions in Inner Sphere as late as the mid-3130s.
Weapons and Equipment
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.[4]
Variants
- Bellona XL
- This variant is based on the Laser model. The tank carries a Targeting Computer and Armored Motive System, while using an XL Engine and Streak LRMs.[7]
Notes
MWDA Dossier for Savoni is incorrect, due to fluff for the JI100 Recovery vehicle in place of the Bellona.
Gallery
Original Bellona from MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction
Bellona of Northwind Highlanders from MWDA dossier
Bellona from TRO:3075
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Bellona
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 129
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 246
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 128
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 102
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 247
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 222