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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The anti-personnel weapon mount usually contains a gun that is capable of dispatching unarmored individuals, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount is capable of holding three different heavy weapons.
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The anti-personnel weapon mount usually contains a gun that is capable of dispatching unarmored individuals, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount is capable of holding several different heavy weapons.
*Flamer - The [[Flamer]] is especially potent against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicles]]. Its psychological impact affects all enemies, including [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. BV (1.0) = 29
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*Flamer - The [[Flamer]] is especially potent against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicles]]. Its psychological impact affects all enemies, including [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. BV (1.0) = 29, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 8</ref>
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*Small Laser - The [[Small Laser]] is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34, BV (2.0) = 39<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 9</ref>
  
*Small Laser - The [[Small Laser]] is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34
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*Machine Gun - The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the [[Machine Gun]], which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28, BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 10</ref>
  
*Machine Gun - The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the [[Machine Gun]], which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28
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*David Gauss Rifle - Introduced after the [[FCCW]], this version uses a [[David Light Gauss Rifle]] as its main armament. BV (2.0) = 36<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 7</ref>
  
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*Light TAG - The Achileus can also be equipped with a [[Light TAG]] to designate targets for [[Arrow IV]] missile strikes. BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 11</ref>
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*Word of Blake - This variant is produced by [[Gibson_Federated_BattleMechs_-_%28Free_Worlds_Defense_Industries%29|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] of [[Gibson]] for the [[Word of Blake]]. In place of the heavy weapon mount, it contains improved sensors and an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 23
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*Word of Blake - This variant is produced by [[Gibson_Federated_BattleMechs_-_%28Free_Worlds_Defense_Industries%29|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] of [[Gibson]] for the [[Word of Blake]]. In place of the heavy weapon mount, it contains [[Improved Sensors]] and an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 23, BV (2.0) = 29<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 6</ref>
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*''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
 
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Revision as of 10:28, 23 June 2010

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Achileus
Production information
Manufacturer Free Worlds Defense Industries, Irian Technologies
Use Scout
Weight Class Light
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost (unarmed) 320,000 C-bills
Introduced 3057
Technical specifications
Mass 750 kg
Top Speed 12 km/h
Armament
Armor Type Improved Stealth
BV (1.0) By weapon
BV (2.0) By weapon


Description

The Achileus was jointly designed by scientists from the Free Worlds League and Word of Blake. Based upon the Tornado PAL, the result was a scout armor that was difficult to detect with significant offensive firepower. In order to achieve this, the designers skimped somewhat on armor, but its lack of a true combat role, combined with stealth capabilities, means that this is rarely an issue. Though the ground speed is slow, the Achileus packs enough jump jets to leap up to ninety meters at a time. Observers looking back have also noted that this was in some ways the genesis of the Purifier Adaptive Battle Armor that the Blakists used to great effect, as it was during their work on the Achileus that they learned how to use stealth armor.

Armament

The anti-personnel weapon mount usually contains a gun that is capable of dispatching unarmored individuals, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount is capable of holding several different heavy weapons.

  • Small Laser - The Small Laser is usually used when Achileus troopers expect to be matched up against hardened targets. BV (1.0) = 34, BV (2.0) = 39[2]
  • Machine Gun - The final weapon the modular weapon mount is willing to accept is the Machine Gun, which is most effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 28, BV (2.0) = 33[3]
  • Light TAG - The Achileus can also be equipped with a Light TAG to designate targets for Arrow IV missile strikes. BV (2.0) = 26[5]

Variants


Achileus in Action

References

  1. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 8
  2. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 9
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 10
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 7
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 11
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 6

Bibliography