Blood Asp - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var E

2026-03-29T03:41:08Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var E

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-28T21:50:09Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Bird Thing: /* Trivia */ expanded

2024-03-25T02:18:15Z

‎Trivia: expanded

Bird Thing: gallery added

2024-03-25T02:02:35Z

gallery added

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability

2023-07-28T04:48:23Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability

Xcalibur at 19:55, 7 September 2022

2022-09-07T19:55:58Z

Xcalibur: /* Variant A - "Needles" */

2022-09-07T18:43:49Z

‎Variant A - "Needles"

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant B */

2022-07-24T19:27:11Z

‎Variant B

Eve The Dragon: Variant B

2022-04-25T00:44:55Z

Variant B

Eve The Dragon: standardizing equipment order

2022-04-09T16:39:35Z

standardizing equipment order

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-| Price C = 117 100
+| Price C = 121 100
 | ArmorT C = 79 342
 | Engine C = Consolidated 360 XL Fusion
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-| Price E = 128 500
+| Price E = 130 500
 | ArmorT E = 79 342
 | Engine E = Consolidated 360 XL Fusion
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 <li>4x [[MG]]
 <li>2x [[CGauss]]
-<li>2x [[HLL]]
+<li>2x [[iHLL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip E = <ul>
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 | Armor INT = 5171
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
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 ===Variant E===
 The E variant is similar to the prime but emphasizes a longer range weapon load out. Twin [[CGauss]] canons flail armor off enemies at long range while dual [[HLL|heavy large lasers]] punishes anyone that's foolish enough to get within 600 meters. 9 [[DHS|double heat sinks]] provide decent heat dissipation but cannot sustain constant alpha striking. Four [[MG|machine guns]] harass targets at range and make quick work of [[Battle Armor]]. This Blasp is a serious threat to air and land assets, being able to bring all of its direct-fire weapons to bear via pin-point accuracy. Use your maneuverability to stay at medium to long ranges and you'll be a distinguishable opponent on the battle-field for a substantial time.

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 | Armor INT = 5171
-| Version153 = 0.16.3
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 ==Trivia==
-The Blood Asp is a Clan Assault Mech released in 0.5.4. Featuring a 64.8 km/h top speed, unlimited torso [[twist]] range, and more armor than the Madcat MKII, the Blood Asp is a uniquely agile and powerful Assault Mech - the pinnacle of Clan Mech technology and priced accordingly.
+* The Blood Asp was released in update 0.5.4.
+* Each side torso takes reduced damage from the explosion triggered when losing a Gauss Rifle.
 ==Canon==

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-The Blood Asp is very agile, helping to negate the weak points of what is usually characteristic of [[Assault Mech]]s. The frame of the Blood Asp is slim, making it difficult to concentrate fire on one body part. Even if fire is concentrated, the Blood Asp mounts weapons in a large number of spots, making the loss of an appendage lessened. Back attacks, which are usually powerful against large mechs, are weakened thanks to full torso [[yaw|twist]]. The Asp also has a significant advantage while sniping from behind partial cover; its main weapons array is physically located high on the mech, allowing long range assaults while only exposing a small percentage of its body, greatly reducing effective counter-fire.
+The '''Blood Asp''' is very agile, helping to negate the weak points of what is usually characteristic of [[Assault Mech]]s. The frame of the Blood Asp is slim, making it difficult to concentrate fire on one body part. Even if fire is concentrated, the Blood Asp mounts weapons in a large number of spots, making the loss of an appendage lessened. Back attacks, which are usually powerful against large mechs, are weakened thanks to full torso [[yaw|twist]]. The Asp also has a significant advantage while sniping from behind partial cover; its main weapons array is physically located high on the mech, allowing long range assaults while only exposing a small percentage of its body, greatly reducing effective counter-fire.
 The Blood Asp is not invulnerable, however.  All variants are very high in price and the mech, though quite armored, does not sport the highest in its class.  The majority of the money goes into the weaponry, making the electronics package on each variant minimal.  In addition, the large variety of weaponry on each Blood Asp presents a high skill ceiling.
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 [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Blood_Asp BattleTech Reference]
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 <li>[[LAMS]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li>0 [[free ton]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>16t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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-| Price D = 135 100
+| Price D = 130 300
 | ArmorT D = 80 934
 | Engine D = Consolidated 360 XL Fusion
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>19 [[DHS]]
-<li>0 [[free ton]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>16.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor B = 6759
 | Armor LRA = 6478
 | Armor INT = 5171
-| Version140 = 0.14.0
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
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 ===Variant A - ''"Needles"''===
-The 2nd variant of the Blood Asp highly equipped, [[EOptics]],  [[BHP]],  [[GECM]],  [[LAMS]],  16 tons of [[Armor]], Blood Asp A is a Pilot's Dream.  Armed with, count them, 6x[[CUAC2]]s reaching out to touch someone at 1250m along with one [[ATM9 | ATM9 (ER)]], you will be knocking off their [[Armor]] long before you come into sight. Add a 2x[[CERLL]]s, strike at 900m pounding out 3416.24 Damage just be mindful of the slow recharge times. Housing only 3 [[DHS]] the Blood Asp A is capable of generating heat very fast, a keen sense of your firing patten and coolant is important. The [[EOptics]] and [[BHP]] ensure you never loose sight of your target. Additionally, the ammo dependence gives this variant fantastic hammering power, but still  be mindful of your reload locations. [[GECM]] will allow you to move around mostly unseen while the [[LAMS]] will take care of incoming missiles.
+The 2nd variant of the Blood Asp highly equipped, [[EOptics]],  [[BHP]],  [[GECM]],  [[LAMS]],  16 tons of [[Armor]], Blood Asp A is a Pilot's Dream.  Armed with, count them, 6x[[CUAC2]]s reaching out to touch someone at 1250m along with one [[ATM9 | ATM9 (ER)]], you will be knocking off their [[Armor]] long before you come into sight. Add a 2x[[CERLL]]s, strike at 900m pounding out 3416.24 Damage just be mindful of the slow recharge times. Housing only 3 [[DHS]] the Blood Asp A is capable of generating heat very fast, a keen sense of your firing pattern and coolant is important. The [[EOptics]] and [[BHP]] ensure you never loose sight of your target. Additionally, the ammo dependence gives this variant fantastic hammering power, but still  be mindful of your reload locations. [[GECM]] will allow you to move around mostly unseen while the [[LAMS]] will take care of incoming missiles.
 ===Variant B===

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 ===Variant B===
-{{Fluff}}
+The Blood Asp B is a [[range|mid-range]] specialist. It offers impressive mid-range damage from a trio of [[ATM6 (Std)|standard ATM6s]]. Be wary though, the B has no extra tonnage for [[ammo]], pilots should ensure that they have a clear shot before firing. Additionally, the ATMs have a [[minimum range]], pilots should take advantage of the Blood Asp's 360° [[torso rotation]] to [[kite]] enemies and avoid the minimum range. Thanks to [[GECM]] the B can better afford to go [[active radar]] when [[locking on]] with the missiles since enemies are unlikely to notice. Backing up these missiles are a pair of [[cLBX10]]s, very useful for damaging enemy [[tanks]] and [[aircraft]]. For enemies that get in close, the Blood Asp has two [[cERSL]]s and two [[HML]]s for some modest [[pinpoint damage]].
 ===Variant C===

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 </ul>
-| Price B = 119 700
+| Price B = 120 100
 | ArmorT B = 79 342
 | Engine B = Consolidated 360 XL Fusion
 | Weapons B = <ul>
 <li>2x [[CLBX10]]
-<li>2x [[CLPL]]
+<li>2x [[CERSL]]
-<li>1x [[ATM9#Standard|ATM9 (Std)]]
+<li>2x [[HML]]
 </ul>
 | Equip B = <ul>
 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[GECM]]
-<li>8 [[DHS]]
+<li>5 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>16.5t [[Armor]]
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 ===Variant B===
 An all round medium to long range damage dealer, this relatively inexpensive Blood Asp variant will comfortably deal suppressing fire at both land and air assets. With a pair of [[LBX10]]s, a large twin array of [[LPL|clan large pulse lasers]] and an [[ATM9]] launcher, combined with the 360 torso [[yaw|twist]] and high torso [[pitch]], the B variant poses a high threat to anything in its sight. The large pulses can strip armor off of components with precision, the pair of LBX10 can exploit weakness in armor while being able to deal heavy hits to any air units in its effective range, providing you have a steady aim. Finally, the [[ATM9]] can deal screen shake to opponents and have the speed and maneuverability to hit fast moving air units. Mechwarriors piloting this Asp should approach under the cover of [[GECM]] and terrain, often permitting alpha-strikes on unsuspecting prey. Once engaged, keep the range open, utilizing this Asp's superior mobility to your advantage while constantly chipping away at your opponents. Its outright damage output is lower than the other variants, so use caution when engaging other higher powered opponents.