Ballista BLS-4T
Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Quad
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3089
Cost: 12,524,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,651
Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Light Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
1 Thunderbolt-15
1 Light Gauss Rifle
1 Light PPC
3 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
In early 3089 Black Dragon dissidents, attempting to dethrone Hohiro Kurita, drew the Draconis Combine into a war with the Republic. Elements of the Second Benjamin Regulars and First Genyosha began raiding across the Republic borders, grounding on Vegawhere they face the 1st Triarii Protectors.
While much of the battle is public record one long kept secret has recently come to light: there was a thrid, unknown force on Vega that day. While the 2nd
Benjamin Regulars were engaged with the 2nd Triarii a company of dull grey painted Mechs, bearing no markings, engaged forces of both sides at the fringes
of the battle.
According to BattleRom footage most of the Mechs were of common Inner Sphere design but one Mech in particular stood out among the rest. Practically nthing
is known of this new Mech, dubbed the Ballista for it's heavy projectile weaponry, but it was single-handedly responsible for the destruction of two enemy Mechs and three tanks.
A reward is being offered by both the Combine and the Republic for information leading to the whereabouts of this mysterious force and the capture of the unknown Mech.
Capabilities:
The Ballista combines an array of long range weaponry for a devastating punch. The combined firepower of its Thunderbolt missile launched (where the Mech gets
it's name), Light Gauss Rifle and Light PPC create a devastating effect on any enemy. In support of these primary weapoins, the Ballista carries three standard forward facing medium lasers, one ball-mounted in each of its front legs and one in the machines head.
The Ballista's motive range is fairly ordinary for a 75 tonner with a top speed of just under 65 kph, though being a Quad design the Ballista has the ability to side step which can provide a small tactical advantage. The Mech is covered in 13 tons of standard armor, giving it just over 84% total coverage - adequate for a protracted battle. However, tonnage calculations lead analysts to believe that the Mech carries an XL engine which could be it's one archilies heel if a skilled pilot can target the machines slightly weaker side torsos or get in behind the behemoth.
Battle History:
The battle of Vega unveiled this poweerful Mech to the Inner Sphere and detailed its destructive power. One Ballista accounted for a Centurion a Panther BattleMech along with two Striker Light tanks and a Schrek PPC Carrier.
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 122 points 7.50
Engine: Light Fusion Engine 300 14.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 12(24) 2.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: H+UL+LL+F R: H+UL+LL+F
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 208 13.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 33
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 16 26
L/R Torso (rear) 5
L/R Front Leg 16 24
L/R Rear Leg 16 24
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1.00
Light PPC CT 5 2 3.00
Thunderbolt-15 RT 7 3 11.00
Light Gauss Rifle LT 1 5 12.00
Medium Laser FRL 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser FLL 3 1 1.00
@Thunderbolt-15 (8) RT - 2 2.00
@Light Gauss Rifle (16) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 15
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 17
4 4 4 3 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
