Champion
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| Champion | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bergan Industries |
| Model | CHP-1N |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Bergan XI |
| Armor | Star Slab/2 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 942 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,233 |
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Description
The Champion debuted in 2602 from Bergan Industries and is the second BattleMech released by Bergan Industries, following just over a century after their highly successful Locust design. Intended to work in heavy recon and fast strike roles, the Champion was selected over Earthwerks Incorporated's competing bid (a modified version of its 55 ton GRF-3N Griffin) primarily due to intensive lobbying.
An expensive 'Mech with only eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor and a weak weapons payload, the Champion is both under-armored and under-armed. This has led to the design being widely criticized as a 'Mech that is too heavy for its role. It has also been pointed out that the Champion's greatest weakness is the use of single heat sinks which cause the 'Mech to suffer from heat problems when weapons are used aggressively. Despite these weaknesses, the Champion performs well enough to remain popular amongst its pilots and those who have served alongside it.
Armament
The armament on the Champion consists of a Lubalin LB-X Autocannon/10, 1 Harpoon 6 SRM-6 Launcher mated to an Artemis IV Fire Control System, 2 Magna MkII Medium Lasers, and 2 Martell Small Lasers. The excess heat produced by these weapons is barely kept in check through the use of 10 single heat sinks.
Variants
- CHP-2N - This variant removed the advanced LB-X Autocannon and replaced it with a standard Autocannon/10 and removed the Artemis IV Fire Control System. In addition, this variant removes the Ferro-Fibrous armor and replaces it with the same weight in standard armor further reducing the overall armor protection on what is widely acknowledged as an already fragile 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 839, BV (2.0) = 1,116
- CHP-3N - This variant of the Champion is a major upgrade. It replaces the standard fusion engine with a lighter but more vulnerable ExtraLight engine, the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks and two Large Lasers have been added to the Mech's arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,059, BV (2.0) = 1,400
- CHP-3P - The 3P is the newest variant of the Champion. The 'Mechs weapons have been completely upgraded to modern standards with the removal of all of its weapons. In their place this version of the Champion carries four ER Medium Lasers, one in each arm. An Ultra Autocannon/10 replaces the LB-X Autocannon and the SRM 6 has been replaced by an improved Narc Missile Beacon. In addition, the ExtraLight engine used in the 3N has been retained and an improved c3 computer was added to allow the Champion to work as part of a 6-unit c3 network. BV (1.0) = 1,419, BV (2.0) = 1,503