Battleaxe

BKX-1XBKX-7KBKX-7NCBKX-8K

BKX-1X
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70
Stock Role	Primitive Line Mech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 3 Support: 2
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 178 Max Stability: 36 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 804
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 57 Alpha: 64
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Primitive
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Rugged (Fixed)
Armor	Primitive
Head	Primitive Cockpit (Fixed) MG
Center Torso	MG
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink LRM5 Ammo LRM Ammo MG (Half)
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink LRM5 SRM6 Ammo SRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink L Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink L Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

One of the Federated Suns' first BattleMech designs, the Battleaxe was a much maligned mech in its era and remains as such today. The original variant, the primitive BKX-1X, was oddly a much better balanced mech than its later 'upgrades'. Armed with two each of Large Lasers, LRM-5s, and Machine Guns, with a solitary SRM-6, the BKX-1X had a weapon for all ranges. 19 standard heat sinks kept the mech moderately cooled and it was acceptably armored for its era. It was slow, but so was war back then.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Primitive

+50% structure points, 50% resistance to critical hits, -40% sensor range, -20% sight range, +20% engine weight

Pilot Affinity: Brawler

Kicks, punches, and physical weapon attacks deal 15% more damage

Factions

The BKX-1X can be found with these forces:

• Rim Collection
• Local Government
• Hanseatic League
• JarnFolk
• Chainelane Isles
• New Delphi Compact
• Pirates

Stock Loadout

BKX-7K
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70
Stock Role	Early Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 4 Support: 0
Speed	5/7/4
Firepower	Max Damage: 198 Max Stability: 74 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 720 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 76
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Easy To Pilot (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	LRM5 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	LRM5 SRM6 Ammo SRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink PPC
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink PPC
Left Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)

Description

One of the Federated Suns' first BattleMech designs, the Battleaxe was a much maligned mech in its era and remains as such today. Armed with dual PPCs, dual LRM-5s, and a SRM-6, as well as a quartet of jump jets, the Battleaxe looks good on paper. However, it's thin armor and terrible heat management make the mech ineffective at best and eventually led to the mech's removal from service. Still, a few original model Battleaxes can still be found running around in Davion militias and out in the Periphery.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Pilot

+20% walking distance, +10% sprint distance

Pilot Affinity: Brawler

Kicks, punches, and physical weapon attacks deal 15% more damage

Factions

The BKX-7K can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)

Stock Loadout

BKX-7NC
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70
Stock Role	Early Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 4 Support: 0
Speed	5/7/4
Firepower	Max Damage: 238 Max Stability: 84 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 720 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 88
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Easy To Pilot (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	LRM5 LRM5 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	LRM5 LRM5 SRM6 Ammo SRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink PPC
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink Heat Sink PPC None
Right Leg	None

Description

One of the Federated Suns' first BattleMech designs, the Battleaxe was a much maligned mech in its era and remains as such today. This variant, the -7NC, was named the No Crash because it removes the sometimes problematic Jump Jets of the base BKX-7K for an extra pair of LRM-5s, bringing the total up to 4 launchers. The dual PPCs and the sole SRM-6 remain, as does the terrible heat and poor armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Pilot

+20% walking distance, +10% sprint distance

Pilot Affinity: Brawler

Kicks, punches, and physical weapon attacks deal 15% more damage

Factions

The BKX-7NC can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)

Stock Loadout

Stock Loadout

BKX-8K
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	70
Stock Role	Resurrected Early Battlemech
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 4 Support: 0
Speed	5/7/4
Firepower	Max Damage: 198 Max Stability: 74 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 90 Alpha: 76
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Easy To Pilot (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	LRM5 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	LRM5 SRM6 Ammo SRM
Left Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) PPC
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) PPC
Left Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)

Description

One of the Federated Suns' first BattleMech designs, the Battleaxe was a much maligned mech in its era but thanks to a series of upgrades this, the BKX-8K, is a much more functional design. Still armed with the same core weapons, PPCs, LRM-5s, and a SRM-6, the upgrade of the -8K is focused around heat management and armor increases. The old Battleaxe fielded 9 tons of armor and 15 standard heat sinks, where the -8K fields 12.5 tons of armor and 15 double heat sinks. This doubles the mechs heat capacity and greatly boosts its durability. The BKX-8K proved a success and went on to serve with dignity in Davion formations.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Pilot

+20% walking distance, +10% sprint distance

Pilot Affinity: Brawler

Kicks, punches, and physical weapon attacks deal 15% more damage

Factions

The BKX-8K can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)

Stock Loadout