Crab
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BSC-27
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 1 Energy: 3 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 102 Max Stability: 10 |
| Durability | Armor: 790 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 41 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Light |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Heavy Ferro |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | AOE Flamer AOE Flamer |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Torso | CASE Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand Haywire M Laser Haywire M Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Rotary AC/5 |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
A uniquely hybridized brawler built from the husk of a CRB-27. Bogdan The Steel Beast Tubbs had the Big Steel Claw's chassis rebuilt to support the mounting of ballistic weaponry, presumably in the interest of creating a louder and more violent spectacle in the arena.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The BSC-27 cannot be found with any factions. It is a flashpoint exclusive 'mech.
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CRB-20
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 115 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 840 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 45 Alpha: 51 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 245 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) S Laser |
| Center Torso | M Laser |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
The Crab-20 is the Succession Wars downgrade of the Star League's Crab-27. Luckily, the Crab weathered the downgrade extremely well, ending up as precisely the same mech but with standard armor instead of Ferro-Fibrous. Otherwise, the Crab-20 is just a Crab-27.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-20 can be found with these forces:
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Chainelane Isles
- Circinus Federation
- ComStar
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
- Federated Suns (Davion)
- Free Worlds League (Marik)
- Hanseatic League
- JarnFolk
- Local Government
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Marian Hegemony
- Mercenaries
- New Delphi Compact
- Pirates
- Rim Collection
- Taurian Concordat
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CRB-27
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 115 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 805 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 51 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) S Laser |
| Center Torso | M Laser |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
Crab 27's fulfill an oft overlooked role, that of a skirmisher with firepower. Wielding strong energy weapons, the Crab delivers a punch at nearly all ranges, with no ammunition constraints. The blend of firepower, heat efficiency, and speed make the Crab the perfect 'Mech to raid enemy positions.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-27 can be found with these forces:
- Clan Ghost Bear
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Clan Wolf
- ComStar
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
- Free Rasalhague Republic
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CRB-27b
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Raider |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 6 Missile: 0 Support: 3 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 125 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 805 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 108 Alpha: 65 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) S Laser |
| Center Torso | M Laser |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand ER L Laser Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Heat Sink (D) ER L Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
The Crab-27b is the Star League's Royal regiment variant of the venerable Crab. It carries a similar weapon loadout as the Crab-20 and -27 but, where they use single heat sinks, the -27b uses doubles which let it run far colder and pump out damage far more consistently.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Mech Quirk: Royal
-12 heat at the end of the turn
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-27B can be found with these forces:
- Clan Ghost Bear
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Clan Wolf
- ComStar
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CRB-27SL
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 7 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 147 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 840 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 90 Alpha: 67 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) M Laser |
| Center Torso | M Pulse Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Pulse Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Heat Sink (D) L Pulse |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
Description
The Crab-27sl is a very rare Star League variant that was used during the old Martial Olympiad. Though that event hasn't taken place in centuries, the -27sl still makes an appearance on the battlefield from time to time as the design is a very solid one. Armed with the logical upgrade for the -27, the -27sl carries a pair of Large Pulse Lasers, a Medium Pulse Laser, and a stock Medium Laser. It is tricky though in that it has an unexpected 5 jump jets for maximum maneuverability. Finally, a bevy of Double Heat Sinks keeps the entire mech cool while an endo-steel frame and extra-light fusion engine provide the weight for all the upgrades.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-27SL can be found with these forces:
- Clan Ghost Bear
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Clan Wolf
- ComStar
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
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CRB-28
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 20 |
| Durability | Armor: 775 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 78 Alpha: 90 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL |
| Core | 245 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) Guardian ECM |
| Center Torso | C3 Slave |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Light PPC |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Light PPC |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand Light PPC |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Light PPC |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
The CRB-28 is a complete rework of the CRB-27 Crab featuring newly rediscovered or introduced technologies. Built around an XL engine, the CRB-28 puts the extra free weight to good use by replacing the twin large lasers with a pair of Bombast lasers and replacing the secondary armanent with a pair of Light PPC’s. The standard heat sinks have all been replaced with double heat sinks and a Guardian ECM suite added. A C3 slave unit rounds out the design.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-28 can be found with these forces:
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
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CRB-30
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 7 Missile: 0 Support: 1 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 165 Max Stability: 40 |
| Durability | Armor: 805 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 84 Alpha: 104 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
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| Engine | XL |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) ER S Laser |
| Center Torso | ER M Laser |
| Left Torso | Guardian ECM |
| Right Torso | C3I |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
The CRB-30 is a variant produced by ComStar with the intent of updating their remaining Crabs to keep them competitive on the modern battlefield. Installation of an XL Engine propelled a radical shift in armament, as the CRB-30 now carries a pair of ER PPCs, and the backup lasers are ER models. A C3i Computer and an ECM unit were added for Level II coordination and the Crab -30 has 14 Double Heat Sinks to offset its high heat production.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-30 can be found with these forces:
- ComStar
- Free Rasalhague Republic
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CRB-44K
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 0 Support: 7 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 120 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 800 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 51 Alpha: 44 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
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| Engine | Light |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) S Pulse |
| Center Torso | Flamer Flamer |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser Flamer Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Flamer L Laser Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
Designed by House Kurita engineers for the little-loved but extremely important battlefield role of urban pacification, the CRB-44K quickly developed a dark and brutal reputation amongst House Kurita's enemies. -44K pilots became well-known for being indiscriminate in who they turned the mech's quartet of Flamers against and often were responsible for trails of burned civilians and decimated cityscapes. The Draconis Combine, in an effort to stem the PR nightmare, put on a series of vids about heroic CRB-44K pilots saving lives on the battlefield but the damage had already been done.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-44K can be found with these forces:
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
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CRB-45
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 6 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 7/10/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 30 |
| Durability | Armor: 940 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 78 Alpha: 79 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
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| Engine | XL |
| Core | 300 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Heavy Ferro |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | ER L Laser |
| Left Torso | Light PPC |
| Right Torso | C3I Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand Light PPC Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand Light PPC Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
A rare model spotted only in the ranks of ComStar, the CRB-45 mounts a trio of Light PPCs and an ER Large Laser. It also moves 20% faster than standard Crab models while having the same protection, suggesting a larger engine and better armor. Owing to its origins, a C3i Computer is likely to be installed, and the lack of any visible heat issues suggests it has excellent dissipation.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-45 can be found with these forces:
- ComStar
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CRB-C
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 0 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 95 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 805 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 41 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
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| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) S Laser |
| Center Torso | C3 Slave |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
Introduced by the Draconis Combine in the later 3050s, the CRB-C is a simple modification of the CRB-27. All it does is remove the center mounted Medium Laser in exchange for a C3 slave unit to better integrate with the Combine's combat doctrine. Otherwise, it's a stock CRB-27.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-C can be found with these forces:
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
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CRB-HD
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 50T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 0 Support: 3 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 100 Max Stability: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 960 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 50 |
| Melee | Kick: 50 Punch: 25 |
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| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 250 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Hardened |
| Head | Improved Communications (Fixed) M Laser |
| Center Torso | M Laser M Laser |
| Left Torso | None |
| Right Torso | None |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand M Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Hand M Laser |
| Left Leg | None |
| Right Leg | None |
Description
Designed as a test for the new Hardened Armor system, the CRB-HD proved itself almost totally indestructible in combat. Though it is only able to carry a paltry 5 Medium Lasers to attack the enemy with, it absolutely excels at absorbing fire and tying up enemy forces for extended periods. Additionally, the use of a standard engine and no explosive components means that the CRB-HD cannot be destroyed or even seriously impared without completely coring the mech as most of its firepower is in the center torso and head.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Communications
+2 increased resolve gain for all lance members
Pilot Affinity: Encouraging
+3 morale whenever morale is gained
Factions
The CRB-HD can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- ComStar
- Draconis Combine (Kurita)
- Federated Suns (Davion)
- Free Worlds League (Marik)
- Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
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