Valkyrie

VLK-QAVLK-QDVLK-QFVLK-QQ

VLK-QA
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Lght
Weight	30T
Stock Role	Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 2 Support: 1
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 60 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 256
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 22
Melee	Kick: 30 Punch: 15
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	150
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Communications (Fixed)
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S) Heat Sink
Left Torso	LRM10 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The Valkyrie has as its primary armament a LRM-10 launcher with one ton of reloads mounted in the left torso. While an unusual weapon on a light 'Mech, it gives the Valkyrie a long reach and respectable damage, especially against other light 'Mech hunters. As a back-up weapon the Valkyrie carries a Medium Laser in its right arm.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Communications

+1 increased resolve gain for all lance members

Pilot Affinity: Encouraging

+3 morale whenever morale is gained

Factions

The VLK-QA can be found with these forces:

• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Hanseatic League
• JarnFolk
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Marian Hegemony
• New Delphi Compact
• Outworld Alliance
• Rim Collection

Stock Loadout

VLK-QD
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Lght
Weight	30T
Stock Role	Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 2 Support: 1
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 97 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 535 Structure: 256
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 23
Melee	Kick: 30 Punch: 15
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	150
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	Improved Communications (Fixed) FCS Artemis IV Heat Sink
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM10 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo LRM ArtIV CASE Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Pulse
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The QD Valkyrie is a major overhaul of the design debuting in 3049. The chassis has been re-engineered to use Endo Steel construction and the armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous with CASE. This allowed the variant to update the laser to a Medium Pulse Laser and add an Artemis IV fire control system to the LRM-10.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Communications

+1 increased resolve gain for all lance members

Pilot Affinity: Encouraging

+3 morale whenever morale is gained

Factions

The VLK-QD can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

VLK-QF
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Lght
Weight	30T
Stock Role	Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 2 Support: 2
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 45 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 256
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 12
Melee	Kick: 30 Punch: 15
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	150
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Communications (Fixed)
Center Torso	Heat Sink Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	LRM10 Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Flamer
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

The QF model of the Valkyrie was the only common variant of the 'Mech during the Succession Wars. First fielded in 2967, it trades in the medium laser for a Flamer. This allows the 'Mech to work in an incendiary role and also acts as an excellent deterrent to infantry attacks.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Communications

+1 increased resolve gain for all lance members

Pilot Affinity: Encouraging

+3 morale whenever morale is gained

Factions

The VLK-QF can be found with these forces:

• Circinus Federation
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Hanseatic League
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Rim Collection

Stock Loadout

VLK-QQ
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Lght
Weight	30T
Stock Role	Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 0 Missile: 2 Support: 1
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 36 Max Stability: 13
Durability	Armor: 560 Structure: 256
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 10
Melee	Kick: 30 Punch: 15
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	150
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Communications (Fixed)
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	Streak SRM2 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo Streak SRM Ammo UAC/2 CASE Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm UAC/2
Left Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)

Description

Created by a Free Worlds League engineer who discovered the extinct Jackrabbit BattleMech and decided to resurrect it in spirit, the VLK-QQ carries an unusual loadout for a Valkyrie: an Ultra Autocannon/2 provides the long-range punch while a Streak SRM-2 gives some close-range defense. To carry the Ultra though, the -QQ was forced to carry an XL Engine, which combined with its low speed makes it rather fragile for a light mech. The FWL considered it an acceptable trade-off though and the QQ can be found in their armed forces in small numbers.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Communications

+1 increased resolve gain for all lance members

Pilot Affinity: Encouraging

+3 morale whenever morale is gained

Factions

The VLK-QQ can be found with these forces:

• Free Worlds League (Marik)

Stock Loadout