Rifleman
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RFL-3C
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 2 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 170 Max Stability: 80 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 680 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 40 Alpha: 38 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink M Laser |
| Right Torso | Ammo AC/10 Ammo AC/10 M Laser |
| Left Arm | AC/10 |
| Right Arm | AC/10 |
Description
The one of two variants designed by Hanse Davion during the Succession Wars, the 3C removes the large lasers and autocannon/5s in order to mount a pair of Autocannon/10s in their place and add an extra ton of armor. Two tons of ammunition for the larger autocannons were carried in the right torso.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-3N
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 220 Max Stability: 60 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 600 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 40 Alpha: 68 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Ammo AC/5 |
| Left Torso | M Laser |
| Right Torso | M Laser |
| Left Arm | AC/5 L Laser |
| Right Arm | AC/5 L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink |
Description
The definitive anti-aircraft 'Mech, the Rifleman was first fielded in 2505, making it among the earliest 'Mechs ever built. Armed with medium autocannons and a bevy of lasers, the Rifleman is a great fire-support mech but a bad line combatant, thanks to poor armoring.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Chainelane Isles
- Circinus Federation
- Hanseatic League
- Illyrian Palatinate
- JàrnFòlk
- Lothian League
- New Delphi Compact
- Nueva Castile
- Pirates
- Local Government
- Saiph Triumvirate
- Sarna Supremacy
- St. Ives Compact
- Styk Commonality
- Terracap Confederation
- The 331st Royal BattleMech Division
- Dark Caste
- Tortuga Dominions
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RFL-3PA
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 482 Max Stability: 6 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 600 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 52 Alpha: 68 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo Chemical Laser Ammo Chemical Laser Heat Sink Heat Sink M Chem Laser |
| Right Torso | Ammo Chemical Laser Ammo Chemical Laser Heat Sink Heat Sink M Chem Laser |
| Left Arm | L Chem Pulse Laser Light Cannon |
| Right Arm | L Chem Pulse Laser Light Cannon |
Description
The Periphery might prefer the 50-ton original Rifleman design but the 'newer' 60-ton heavy Rifleman still has a place in Periphery armies. The RFL-3PA uses two Light Cannons for burst firepower while two Large Chem Pulse Lasers and two Medium Chem Lasers provide solid support for the Cannons. Though the -3PA is entirely ammunition-dependent MechWarriors often accept that in trade for the excellent burst damage from the Cannons.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
- Chainelane Isles
- Circinus Federation
- Hanseatic League
- Illyrian Palatinate
- JàrnFòlk
- Lothian League
- New Delphi Compact
- Nueva Castile
- Pirates
- Local Government
- Saiph Triumvirate
- Sarna Supremacy
- Styk Commonality
- Terracap Confederation
- Tortuga Dominions
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RFL-3R
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 152 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 655 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 60 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Heat Sink Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | L Laser |
| Right Torso | L Laser |
| Left Arm | Light Rifle Light Rifle Ammo Light Rifle Ammo Light Rifle |
| Right Arm | Light Rifle Light Rifle Ammo Light Rifle Ammo Light Rifle |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink |
Description
A periphery rebuild, the 3R is a side grade of the Rifleman 3N designed to operate in the lower tech frontiers. The standard Autocannon are swapped for a quartet of cheaper light rifles, whilst the laser weapons are consolidated into a pair of torso mounted Large Lasers. With 2 extra heat sinks and a full ton of extra armour, the 3R is cooler running and somewhat better protected than its 3N progenitor; and is cheaper to maintain to boot.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Circinus Federation
- Hanseatic League
- Illyrian Palatinate
- Lothian League
- Nueva Castile
- Pirates
- Local Government
- Tortuga Dominions
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RFL-4B
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 340 Max Stability: 0 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 985 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 50 Alpha: 60 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (S) |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (S) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (S) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (S) |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) Sanctuary Drone Interface (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo DBAC/15 M Elec-Laser (S) SHIELD (S) |
| Right Torso | Ammo DBAC/15 M Elec-Laser (S) SHIELD (S) |
| Left Arm | DBAC/15 (S) |
| Right Arm | DBAC/15 (S) |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Double (S) |
Description
The Sanctuary Worlds made an unusual choice early in their development: they largely disdained aerospace fighters for combat. This led to the Rifleman being repurposed largely as a direct fire support mech, though it retained its AA effectiveness against the odd VTOL fielded by the Sanctuary Worlders. Designed to break enemy positions, the -4B carries two Double-Barrel/15s, weapons which can shatter just about everything they point at. Two Medium Electro-Lasers are also equipped, for some unclear reason, in lieu of more ammunition.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-4D
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 8 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 190 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 600 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 86 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | L Laser PPC |
| Right Arm | L Laser PPC |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
The 4D was one of two variants designed by Hanse Davion; it was intended to compete with the heavier Warhammer. It replaced the autocannon/5s with PPCs and removed the medium lasers, using the freed-up weight to mount an five extra heat sinks. In spite of the extra heat sinks, this model suffered from significant overheat problems.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
- Local Government
- Saiph Triumvirate
- Sarna Supremacy
- Styk Commonality
- Terracap Confederation
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RFL-4DA1
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 110 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1000 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 80 Alpha: 50 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Heat Sink Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | PPC |
| Right Arm | PPC |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
A limited-production variant of the RFL-4D, first tested during the 3020s, the -4DA1 was formally passed over for wider production by the -4D due to its lack of supporting weaponry. Where the -4D had PPCs and Large Lasers, the -4DA1 only had the PPCs with zero backup weapons. The AFFS decided this was too much of a risk if enemies closed the distance but some rare MechWarriors enjoyed the challenge and refit their -4D's accordingly. The missing laser tonnage was put into thicker armor and many more heat sinks to handle the PPC heat.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-4GC
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 160 Max Stability: 20 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 985 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 55 Alpha: 50 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (S) |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (S) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (S) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (S) |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) Sanctuary Drone Interface (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Negator (S) Heat Negator (S) Heat Negator (S) |
| Right Torso | Heat Negator (S) Heat Negator (S) Heat Negator (S) |
| Left Arm | Gamma Cannon (S) |
| Right Arm | Gamma Cannon (S) |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Double (S) |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Double (S) |
Description
Developed during a war between the Jacobson Haven and the Dane Sacellum where the Sacellum had issues with its ammunition manufacturing, the -4GC is an exceedingly simple design. Armed with only two weapons, both of them Gamma Cannons, the -4GC can delete targets from the battlespace as fast as it can train the guns on them. 11 DHS and a brace of 6 Heat Negators keep the guns ice-cold in any circumstance. The -4GC performed so well that it was kept in production and eventually even found its way to the other Sanctuary World powers.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-4N
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 180 Max Stability: 2 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 880 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 50 Alpha: 64 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (S) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (S) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) Sanctuary Drone Interface (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | L Elec-Laser (S) Ammo Scattergun/5 Ammo Scattergun/5 Ammo Scattergun/5 SHIELD (S) |
| Right Torso | L Elec-Laser (S) |
| Left Arm | Scattergun/5 (S) |
| Right Arm | Scattergun/5 (S) |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Double (S) |
Description
The Sanctuary Worlds made an unusual choice early in their development: they largely disdained aerospace fighters for combat. This led to the Rifleman being repurposed largely as a direct fire support mech, though it retained its AA effectiveness against the odd VTOL fielded by the Sanctuary Worlders. Armed with two each Scattergun/5s and Large Electro-Lasers for a simple, clean, effective loadout. Endo-Steel provides the weight while the armor has been increased from the Rifleman standard. SHIELD covers the 3 ton ammo bin, giving decent endurance.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-4S
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Support: 4 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 248 Max Stability: 4 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 985 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 50 Alpha: 74 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine (S) |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Engine Sink Kit (S) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (S) (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous Armor (S) |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) Sanctuary Drone Interface (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo Scattergun/15 Ammo Scattergun/15 SHIELD (S) Twin-Linked S Laser (S) |
| Right Torso | Ammo Scattergun/15 Ammo Scattergun/15 SHIELD (S) Twin-Linked S Laser (S) |
| Left Arm | Scattergun/15 (S) Twin-Linked S Laser (S) |
| Right Arm | Scattergun/15 (S) Twin-Linked S Laser (S) |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Double (S) |
Description
The Sanctuary Worlds made an unusual choice early in their development: they largely disdained aerospace fighters for combat. This led to the Rifleman being repurposed largely as a direct fire support mech, though it retained its AA effectiveness against the odd VTOL fielded by the Sanctuary Worlders. The RFL-4S is built for closer-range engagements, with twin Scattergun/15s and a quartet of Twin-Linked Lasers for support. 4 tons of SHIELD-protected ammo is plenty for most combats. A Sanctuary XL, Endo-Steel, and Ferro-Fibrous armor provide the tonnage necessary.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-5CS
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Tukayyid AA Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 160 Max Stability: 20 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 680 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 52 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 300 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo UAC/5 |
| Right Torso | Ammo UAC/5 |
| Left Arm | L Laser UAC/5 |
| Right Arm | L Laser UAC/5 |
Description
Developed by ComStar for the Battle of Tukayyid, the RFL-5CS is the ultimate endpoint of the Rifleman as an AA platform. Armed very similarly to House Marik's RFL-5M but better armored and with deeper ammo bins, the -5CS proved able when supported though it struggled alone and was often picked off by targeted fire. A basic but effective armament of dual Large Lasers and Ultra Autocannon/5s lets the -5CS pick off anything it wants. A Vlar 300 XL Engine gives it respectable speed and two ammo bins for the Ultras give moderate endurance. The RFL-5CS would serve ComStar ably and would continue in the ComGuard after Tukayyid.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-5D
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 8 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 240 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 880 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 90 Alpha: 126 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) M Laser |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) M Laser |
| Left Arm | ER PPC Heat Sink (D) L Laser |
| Right Arm | ER PPC Heat Sink (D) L Laser |
Description
A recovered-technology version of the RFL-4D, the 5D was introduced for the Federated Commonwealth. Based on the earlier 4D, it replaces the PPCs with ER PPC models and moves the original model's medium lasers to the side torsos. A 240-rated XL engine was used to free up weight for the mounting of fifteen double heat sinks and an increase in armor protection to eleven tons.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-5L
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 0 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 800 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 102 Alpha: 92 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Left Arm | Heat Sink (D) L Pulse L Pulse |
| Right Arm | Heat Sink (D) L Pulse L Pulse |
Description
A twist on the RFL-5D meant for greener pilots who need aim assistance, the RFL-5L proved itself an effective if basic design, suitable both for the training yard and the battlefield. Where the -5D carried ER PPCs and Large Lasers for stand-off combat, the -5L carries a simple loadout, based on the Clan's Rifleman IIC, of four Large Pulse Lasers, two to an arm. The increased accuracy of the pulse lasers ensured that even inexperienced pilots could bring them to bear easily. The RFL-5L's only real flaws are that it needs careful heat management and that the armor is a little thinner than is ideal.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-5M
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 20 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 680 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 72 Alpha: 72 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) M Laser |
| Right Torso | CASE Heat Sink (D) M Laser Ammo UAC/5 |
| Left Arm | L Laser UAC/5 |
| Right Arm | L Laser UAC/5 |
Description
The 5M is another product of the Helm Memory Core technology boon, built by Kallon Industries at Thermopolis for the Free Worlds League. It retained the same energy weapons as the original 3N but replaced the standard autocannons with Imperator Ultra models; though the ammunition load remained a single ton, it was moved to the right torso and protected by CASE. Twelve double heat sinks were mounted and another ton of armor was carried. The free weight for all these changes was created by the use of an 240 XL Engine. One thing which wasn't replace however were the comms and targeting systems.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-5R
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 230 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 50 |
| Durability | Armor: 800 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 98 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 300 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | +1 |
| Gyro | XL Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Composite Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo AC/5 Ammo AC/5 Ammo AC/5 Piercing CASE ER M Laser |
| Right Torso | ER M Laser Ammo Plasma Ammo Plasma Ammo Plasma |
| Left Arm | LAC/5 Plasma Rifle |
| Right Arm | LAC/5 Plasma Rifle |
Description
The rebirth of the Terran Hegemony brought with it a need for a restarted military sector among the core worlds of the Inner Sphere. To meet the new Hegemony's demand for material, the various corporations of the Inner Sphere got right to work on new variants for the Hegemony's war machine. One such design is the RFL-5R, built to Hegemony specifications to serve as a rapid-response fire support unit. Armed with two each Light AC/5s, Plasma Rifles, and ER Medium Lasers the -5R has a weapon for all occasions, be it tank hunting, armor piercing, or general combat utility.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-6M
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 150 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 840 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 72 Alpha: 40 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Torso | CASE Heat Sink (D) Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 Ammo UAC/10 |
| Left Arm | S Pulse UAC/10 |
| Right Arm | S Pulse UAC/10 |
Description
The Rifleman-6M is an upgrade of the FWL's first Rifleman upgrade, the -5M. Where the -5M just upgrades the autocannons to Ultra models, the -6M instead builds the mech around the FWL's newly invented Ultra Autocannon/10s. Their weight however necessitated losing almost all backup weapons from the mech with only a pair of Small Pulse Lasers to lean on once the Ultras run dry. However, with 4 tons of ammo a cautious pilot should have no issues with battlefield endurance. Additionally, the -6M is clad in 10.5 tons of armor for heavy protection.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
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RFL-6X
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| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Project Phoenix |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 30 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 920 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 64 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 300 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Improved Communications (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | CASE ER S Laser Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG |
| Right Torso | CASE ER S Laser Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG |
| Left Arm | ER M Laser LBX AC/10 |
| Right Arm | ER M Laser LBX AC/10 |
Description
Developed as an alternative model to the Rifleman -8D as an Anti-Aircraft configuration, the -6X makes use of both Endo Steel and an XL Engine to arm the 'Mech with a pair of LB-10 X cannons, supported by a further pair each of ER Medium and ER Small Lasers. The -6X also uses the larger engine to increase its ground speed to 80 kph, and protects all of its ammunition with CASE.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-7M
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 8 Support: 1 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 242 Max Stability: 80 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 800 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 105 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) S Laser |
| Center Torso | Guardian ECM |
| Left Torso | ER M Laser Heat Sink (D) Ammo Light Gauss |
| Right Torso | ER M Laser Heat Sink (D) Ammo Light Gauss |
| Left Arm | ER M Laser ER M Laser Light Gauss |
| Right Arm | ER M Laser ER M Laser Light Gauss |
Description
A Project Phoenix model built by Vicore Industries and introduced by Kallon in the 3060s, the 7M was intended to act as a long-range sniper unit. It was armed with two Light Gauss Rifles, six ER Medium Lasers, a Small Laser, and a Guardian ECM suite. A 240-rated XL engine and Endo-Steel pay for the tonnage required for the gauss rifles. Both the Blakists and the Free Worlds League used this Rifleman to provide protection to their command units.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
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RFL-8D
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 120 Max Stability: 20 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 960 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 50 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 |
| Left Arm | ER M Laser Rotary AC/5 |
| Right Arm | ER M Laser Rotary AC/5 |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) |
Description
The definitive Project Phoenix model, the 8D is intended as more of a line unit. It mounts two Rotary Autocannon/5s with six tons of ammunition split between the arms, a pair of ER Medium Lasers also mounted in each arm, eleven double heat sinks and twelve tons of armor. The -8D is also one of very few Rifleman variants to mount jump jets, with two in either leg for a total jumping distance of 120 meters. To pay for all this weight, the -8D uses a 240-rated XL fusion engine and an Endo-Steel structure.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
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RFL-LK
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | The Most Famous Arena Mech Of All Time |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 6 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 220 Max Stability: 60 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 1120 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 66 Alpha: 68 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Noton's Spirit (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo AC/5 CASE Heat Sink (D) M Laser |
| Right Torso | Ammo AC/5 CASE Heat Sink (D) M Laser |
| Left Arm | AC/5 L Laser |
| Right Arm | AC/5 L Laser |
Description
Legend-Killer. The very name summons images of Grey Noton, the most successful Solaris VII gladiator in history and possibly the best MechWarrior ever to take to the cockpit. Legend-Killer was Noton's personal Rifleman and while it appeared to be extremely similar to a stock Rifleman RFL-3N, there's differences if you look closely. The electronics are heavily upgraded, the structure is Star League-spec Endo-Steel, and it carries more armor than it should. But truly, the thing that gives Legend-Killer its edge isn't the gear, it's the name that summons its legendary owner and brings with it a little bit of Noton's prowess in the cockpit. And now, the Legend is yours, Commander. Use it well.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Noton's Spirit
+40% damage and +3 accuracy with AC/5s and lasers, +2 increased resolve gain for all lance members, increases pilot maximum resolve capacity by 15, +2 initiative
Mech Quirk: Hero Mech
+1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, +2 increased resolve gain
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
Factions
The RFL-LK can only be found as an enemy duelist in Game Worlds contracts.
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RFL C
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| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | HEAVY |
| Weight | 60T |
| Stock Role | Anti-Aircraft & Direct-Fire Support |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 4 Energy: 4 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/6/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 22 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 600 Structure: 496 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 76 |
| Melee | Kick: 60 Punch: 30 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 240 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Rifleman Anti-Air Targeting (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Ammo LBX/5 CLUSTER |
| Left Arm | L Pulse (C) LBX AC/5 (C) |
| Right Arm | L Pulse (C) LBX AC/5 (C) |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink |
Description
A Clan-tech retrofit of the standard Rifleman, the Rifleman C was used by Clan Jade Falcon second-line garrison forces during the invasion. This field modification removed all Inner Sphere weaponry, without altering any structural components of the original RFL-3N, and instead carried two Clan-tech Large Pulse Lasers and LB 5-X ACs split between the arms.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Anti-Air Targeting
+5 bonus accuracy when targeting aerial units
Pilot Affinity: Sharpshooter
Ignores 1 enemy evasion
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