Argus

AGS-2DAGS-3MAGS-4DAGS-4XAGS-DF

AGS-2D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	60T
Stock Role	Heavy Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 4 Missile: 3 Support: 1
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 180 Max Stability: 50 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 84 Alpha: 65
Melee	Kick: 60 Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+2
Gyro	Argus Easy to Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Left Torso	Artemis IV FCS CASE Ammo LRM ARTIV Ammo LRM ARTIV Ammo LRM ARTIV LRM15
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm	Artemis IV FCS LRM15
Right Arm	ER PPC

Description

Originally designed as an OmniMech, the Argus was developed in a joint venture between Achernar BattleMechs and Robinson Standard BattleWorks and was originally rejected by the AFFC citing cost of production. Achernar and Robinson modified the 'Mech and resubmitted it as a standard BattleMech that was quickly picked up by the AFFC. Powered by a 300 XL engine and built with Endo-Steel construction, the Argus is a versatile chassis. The AGS-2D is the original model, armed for a ranged stand-off, carrying a pair of Artemis IV-enabled LRM-15s for bombardment while an ER PPC provides direct-fire punch.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits. Mech variants can be assembled with only 1 part as long as you have sufficient parts from other variants to complete it.

Pilot Affinity: Unlimited Power

Energy, ballistic, and missile weapons do 10% more damage

Factions

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• 2nd Crucis Lancers
• Davion Assault Guards
• 10th Lyran Guards
Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• 6th Lyran Guards
• 11th Avalon Hussars
• 5th Donegal Guards
Mercenaries
• Federated Freemen

Stock Loadout

AGS-3M
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	60T
Stock Role	Heavy Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 1 Missile: 2 Support: 6
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 245 Max Stability: 78 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 72 Alpha: 75
Melee	Kick: 60 Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+2
Gyro	Argus Easy to Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Center Torso	Magshot Rifle
Left Torso	CASE Magshot Rifle Ammo T-Bolt10 Ammo T-Bolt10 Ammo T-Bolt10 Ammo T-Bolt10
Right Torso	Ammo Magshot Ammo Magshot Magshot Rifle Magshot Rifle
Left Arm	Thunderbolt 10 Thunderbolt 10
Right Arm	ER L Laser Magshot Rifle Magshot Rifle

Description

Once the AFFS could accept the Magshot Gauss Rifle into production, the brass found itself with a weapon in need of a platform. The Argus AGS-3M was born of that need. Armed with a massive six Magshots, the Argus proved the perfect platform for the weapons. However, the designers were given a little too much latitude with the rest of the mech's systems and after a few greased palms the -3M was put into service. The backup weapons for the Magshots turned out to be a pair of Thunderbolt-10 launchers and a solitary ER Large Laser. While the missiles proved effective, supply issues often meant the -3M was immediately refit upon reaching the front lines.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits. Mech variants can be assembled with only 1 part as long as you have sufficient parts from other variants to complete it.

Pilot Affinity: Unlimited Power

Energy, ballistic, and missile weapons do 10% more damage

Factions

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Davion Assault Guards

Stock Loadout

AGS-4D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	60T
Stock Role	Heavy Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Missile: 2 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 130 Max Stability: 21 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 960 Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 78 Alpha: 53
Melee	Kick: 60 Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+2
Gyro	Argus Easy to Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	FCS Precision Computer
Left Torso	Beagle Probe CASE ER M Laser Heat Sink (D) Ammo LRM Ammo LRM
Right Torso	CASE ER M Laser Ammo MG [Half] Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5
Left Arm	LRM10
Right Arm	MG Rotary AC/5

Description

Originally designed as an OmniMech, the Argus was developed in a joint venture between Achernar BattleMechs and Robinson Standard BattleWorks and was originally rejected by the AFFC citing cost of production. Achernar and Robinson modified the 'Mech and resubmitted it as a standard BattleMech that was quickly picked up by the AFFC. Powered by a 300 XL engine and built with Endo-Steel construction, the Argus is a versatile chassis. The AGS-4D is the primary production model, armed for all ranges, with a LRM-10 at long range, a RAC/5 at middle ranges, and a pair of ER Mediums and a Machine Gun up close.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits. Mech variants can be assembled with only 1 part as long as you have sufficient parts from other variants to complete it.

Pilot Affinity: Unlimited Power

Energy, ballistic, and missile weapons do 10% more damage

Factions

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• 2nd Crucis Lancers
• Davion Assault Guards
• 10th Lyran Guards
Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• 6th Lyran Guards
• 11th Avalon Hussars
• 5th Donegal Guards
Mercenaries
• Federated Freemen

Stock Loadout

AGS-4X
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	60T
Stock Role	Superweapon Striker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 4 Missile: 2 Support: 3
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 400 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 960 Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 84 Alpha: 120
Melee	Kick: 60 Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+2
Gyro	Argus Easy to Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	FCS Precision Computer
Left Torso	Bulk Heat Bank ER M Laser ER M Laser Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso	CASE ER M Laser ER M Laser Ammo Skyshell Cannon Ammo Skyshell Cannon
Left Arm	Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	Skyshell Cannon

Description

The Argus had a troubled genesis but after finally being accepted by the AFFS it proved its great worth time and again so when the time came for testing the new Skyshell Cannon superweapon, the AFFS decided to employ the Argus as a test chassis. Armed with a simple loadout of the Skyshell plus four ER Medium Lasers, the AGS-4X is an effective fire support design in almost every circumstance. The 300-rated XL engine keeps the 'Mech agile in the field while some advanced heat dissipation technology makes sure the weapons run cool.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits. Mech variants can be assembled with only 1 part as long as you have sufficient parts from other variants to complete it.

Pilot Affinity: Unlimited Power

Energy, ballistic, and missile weapons do 10% more damage

Factions

Factions

Federated Suns (Davion)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Davion Assault Guards

Stock Loadout

AGS-DF
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General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	60T
Stock Role	Gladiator
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 10 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 193 Max Stability: 0 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1120 Structure: 496
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 84 Alpha: 101
Melee	Kick: 60 Punch: 30
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+2
Gyro	Argus Easy to Maintain (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso	Large X-Pulse
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) Medium X-Pulse
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) Medium X-Pulse
Right Arm	Dissolving L Pulse Pierce L Pulse

Description

This gladiator got its name from the fans as the original owner called it something else entirely. However, they understood the power of good publicity and decided to give in to the fans on this one and rechristened the 'Mech with its new name, Dance Floor, named for the light shows it puts on in the arenas. Armed with a trio of exotic Large Pulse Lasers as well as two Medium X-Pulse Lasers, Dance Floor never fails to put on a great show for the viewers. The rest of the design is depressingly mundane: Inner Sphere XL Engine, Endo-Steel, Ferro-Fibrous, and Double Heat Sinks.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Easy To Maintain

Fast Refits. Mech variants can be assembled with only 1 part as long as you have sufficient parts from other variants to complete it.

Pilot Affinity: Unlimited Power

Energy, ballistic, and missile weapons do 10% more damage

Factions

Factions

Mercenaries
• Solaris VII Mercenary League

Stock Loadout