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'''Battle Armor''' (abbreviated '''BA''') is a powered armor that the player spawns in. For the [[Inner Sphere]] it is the '''[[Longinus]]''', and for the [[Clan|Clans]] it is the '''[[Elemental]]'''.
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'''Battle Armor''' (abbreviated '''BA''') is a powered armor that the player spawns in. For the [[Inner Sphere]] it is the '''Longinus''', and for the [[Clan]] it is the '''Elemental'''.
  
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There are both advantages and disadvantages to playing as Battle Armor. They can be extremely annoying to slower [[Mechs]] and can even take them down, especially if ignored, but they are relatively fragile and one good shot from a strong weapon can mean their end. Also playing Battle Armor alone makes it nearly impossible to achieve high score through game. Since Battle Armor have suck a low damage output, playing as one essentially means that the Battle Armor's team will be out numbered in terms of total mechs/vehicles on the battlefield.
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==Notes on Battle Armor==
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Battlearmor are extreme high risk, high reward units. A single full blast from a medium laser can end them, but they are also the single most agile asset in the game, allowing them to weave between an enemy's feet, hide in urban areas, and even hitch rides on allies - and enemies. Battlearmor are particularly suited for harassing slow targets, and delaying enemy advances as they can be very difficult to root out from positions.
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As a single battlearmor actually represents ''Five'' Battlearmor from the Battletech boardgame, their weapon firepower is significantly boosted - a BA AC/2 can (briefly) out-DPS a full mech-sized [[AC20]] - though they can only fire their weapons one-at-a-time like a standard first person shooter, compared to a mech's ability to fire any weapon at any time, making their overall DPS quite low. The bulk of their damage potential comes from their C8 Blasting Block, which require them to get in sneezing range of mechs.
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Despite a hefty point multiplier for using them, initially it can be difficult generate score and rank up when using them, and their slow running speed means that they are often rooted to a small area, leaving your team down a player. Though with practice many a player have become very efficient killers.
  
 
Currently the Battle Armor has:
 
Currently the Battle Armor has:
 
* Health Regen when moving: 60 seconds for full health  
 
* Health Regen when moving: 60 seconds for full health  
 
* 125 Total Health
 
* 125 Total Health
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* Infinite Ammo for Weapons (not for grenades)
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* Infinite Ammo for Weapons (''not for grenades'')
 
* Speed and Maneuverability
 
* Speed and Maneuverability
 
* Small Size
 
* Small Size
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* Varied Equipment Options
 
* Varied Equipment Options
  
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==BA Weapon Options==
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===BA Weapon Options===
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'''[[:Category:Battle Armor Weapons|BA weapons]]''' are essentially scaled down versions of standard Mech weapons.  The BA is equipped with a [[Rotary AutoCannons#BA Bear AC|BA Bear AC]] as a primary weapon and an [[SRM|SRM2]] pack secondary weapon by default, but also can purchase one other Primary Weapon. Primary Weapons can be dropped by pressing ['''j'''] and can be picked up by any BA with an empty primary weapon slot. When killed, the BA will drop whatever primary weapon it was currently using. You will also lose your primary weapon upon getting in a Mech or Vehicle with the exception of the default [[Rotary AutoCannons#BA Bear AC|BA Bear AC]]. Additionally Battle Armor can use '''[[:Category:Grenade weapons|Grenades]]''' which are throw-able weapons capable of sticking to enemy unit. Their explosion is several times as powerful as regular weapons, but they are much more difficult in usage and the number of them BA can have at a time is limited to 3 of any given type. Grenades can be thrown with ['''Right Mouse Button'''] and their type is switched with ['''Mouse Button 3(Wheel Click)'''] by default.  
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'''[[:Category:Battle Armor Weapons|BA weapons]]''' are essentially scaled down versions of standard Mech weapons.  The BA is equipped with a [[Rotary AutoCannons#BA Bear AC|BA Bear AC]] as a primary weapon and an [[SRM|SRM2]] pack secondary weapon by default, but also can purchase one other Primary Weapon. Primary Weapons can be dropped by pressing '''[J]''' and can be picked up by any BA with an empty primary weapon slot. When killed, the BA will drop whatever primary weapon it was currently using. You will also lose your primary weapon upon getting in a Mech or Vehicle with the exception of the default [[Rotary AutoCannons#BA Bear AC|BA Bear AC]].
  
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==BA Equipment==
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Additionally Battle Armor can use '''[[:Category:Grenade weapons|Grenades]]''' which are throw-able weapons capable of sticking to enemy unit. Their explosion is several times as powerful as regular weapons, but they are much more difficult in usage and the number of them BA can have at a time is limited to:
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Battle Armors are equipped in three default features: [[Jump Jets]] (mount in backpack of Longinus and legs of Elemental) allowing it to fly for limited time, [[Standard Optics]] allowing them to zoom-in for more accurate fire, and the [[Night Vision]] for night operations.
 
  
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==BA Vector Thrusting==
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'''7''' - C8 Blasting Block
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'''4''' - Inferno Charge
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'''3''' - NARC
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'''''Grenades''' can be thrown with'' '''[Right Mouse Button]''' ''and their '''type is switched''' with'' '''[Mouse Button 3(Wheel Click)]''' ''by default''.
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===BA Equipment===
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Battle Armor are equipped in three default features: [[Jump Jets]] (mount in backpack of Longinus and legs of Elemental) allowing it to fly for limited time, [[Standard Optics]] allowing them to zoom-in for more accurate fire, and the [[Night Vision]] for night operations.
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===BA Vector Thrusting===
 
In low gravity environments BAs are able to change their thrust vector by looking up or down, and by using the 'X' (rotate left) or 'C' (rotate right) -- these allow the BA to rotate freely, and the jump jet thrust will always be directed down towards the feet. For example, flipping upside down will allow a BA to jet towards the ground (note that they do not take damage from impact).
 
In low gravity environments BAs are able to change their thrust vector by looking up or down, and by using the 'X' (rotate left) or 'C' (rotate right) -- these allow the BA to rotate freely, and the jump jet thrust will always be directed down towards the feet. For example, flipping upside down will allow a BA to jet towards the ground (note that they do not take damage from impact).
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==Elemental==
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{{BA
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| Image= File:Elemental.jpg
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| Name = Elemental
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| Class = Battle Armor
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| Faction= Clan
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| Tickets= 2
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| Default = <ul>
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<li> 1 [[Bear AutoCannon]]
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<li> 2 [[SSRM]]
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<li> [[Jump Jets]]
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<li> [[Standard Optics]]
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<li> [[Night Vision]]
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</ul>
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| DefaultPrice = <ul><li>2500 CBills</ul>
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| Weapons = <ul>
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<li> 1 [[AC2 Arm-Mounted Cannon|AC2 Arm-Mounted<br>Cannon]]
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<li> 1 [[Micro Heavy Laser]]
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<li> 1 [[Man Pack PPC]]
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<li> 1 [[BA Flamer]]
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<li> 1 [[TAG]]
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<li> 1 [[BASBL]]
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</ul>
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| WeaponsPrices = <ul>
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<li>5500 CBills<br><br>
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<li>10250 CBills
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<li>7500 CBills
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<li>1750 CBills
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<li>3500 CBills
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<li>3000 CBills
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| Deployables = <ul>
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<li> [[C8]]
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<li> [[Inferno Charge]]
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<li> [[NARC]]
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</ul>
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| DeployablesPrices = <ul>
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<li>2000 CBills
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<li>1000 CBills
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<li>500 CBills
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</ul>
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}}
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The '''Elemental''' is the default [[Battle Armor]] for [[Clan]] players. Functionally, it is currently no different than the [[Inner Sphere]] [[Longinus]].
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===Canon===
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The standard against which all battle armor is measured, the Elemental battle armor was first introduced in 2868 by Clan Wolf in a Trial of Possession against the Nova Cats. It was a marvel of Clan engineering that allowed a small group of operators to take down large 'Mechs and survive the encounter. The canon Elemental only has one shot of SRM2, unlike the unlimited amount that the MWLL Beta Elemental has.
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[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Elemental_%28battle_armor%29 BattleTech Reference]
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{{Clear}}
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==Longinus==
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{{BA
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| Image= File:Longinus.jpg
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| Name = Longinus
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| Class = Battle Armor
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| Faction = Inner Sphere
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| Tickets = 2
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| Default = <ul>
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<li> 1 [[Bear AutoCannon]]
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<li> 2 [[SSRM]]
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<li> [[Jump Jets]]
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<li> [[Standard Optics]]
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<li> [[Night Vision]]
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</ul>
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| DefaultPrice = <ul><li>2500 CBills</ul>
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| Weapons = <ul>
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<li> 1 [[AC2 Arm-Mounted Cannon|AC2 Arm-Mounted<br>Cannon]]
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<li> 1 [[Micro Heavy Laser]]
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<li> 1 [[Man Pack PPC]]
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<li> 1 [[BA Flamer]]
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<li> 1 [[TAG]]
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<li> 1 [[BASBL]]
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</ul>
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| WeaponsPrices = <ul>
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<li> 5500 CBills
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<li> 10250
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<li> 7500 CBills
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<li> 1750 CBills
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<li> 3500 CBills
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<li> 3000 CBills
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</ul>
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| Deployables = <ul>
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<li> [[C8]]
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<li> [[Inferno Charge]]
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<li> [[NARC]]
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</ul>
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| DeployablesPrices = <ul>
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<li> 2000 CBills
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<li> 1000 CBills
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<li> 500 CBills
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</ul>
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}}
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The '''Longinus''' is the default [[Battle Armor]] for [[Inner Sphere]] players. Functionally, it is currently no different than the [[Clan]] [[Elemental]].
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===Canon===
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The Longinus Battle Armor was developed in 3058 by the Free Worlds League to attempt to duplicate the functionality of the [[Elemental]]. Though they were unable to match the original Clan-tech machine, the Longinus came the closest of any Inner Sphere attempt at the time, thanks in part to the help of the Word of Blake. Unlike the MWLL version, the canon Longinus has a one shot SRM2 pack as opposed to an unlimited SRM2 pack.
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[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Longinus BattleTech Reference]

Revision as of 13:18, 30 August 2018

Battle Armor (abbreviated BA) is a powered armor that the player spawns in. For the Inner Sphere it is the Longinus, and for the Clan it is the Elemental.

Notes on Battle Armor

Battlearmor are extreme high risk, high reward units. A single full blast from a medium laser can end them, but they are also the single most agile asset in the game, allowing them to weave between an enemy's feet, hide in urban areas, and even hitch rides on allies - and enemies. Battlearmor are particularly suited for harassing slow targets, and delaying enemy advances as they can be very difficult to root out from positions.

As a single battlearmor actually represents Five Battlearmor from the Battletech boardgame, their weapon firepower is significantly boosted - a BA AC/2 can (briefly) out-DPS a full mech-sized AC20 - though they can only fire their weapons one-at-a-time like a standard first person shooter, compared to a mech's ability to fire any weapon at any time, making their overall DPS quite low. The bulk of their damage potential comes from their C8 Blasting Block, which require them to get in sneezing range of mechs.

Despite a hefty point multiplier for using them, initially it can be difficult generate score and rank up when using them, and their slow running speed means that they are often rooted to a small area, leaving your team down a player. Though with practice many a player have become very efficient killers.

Currently the Battle Armor has:

  • Health Regen when moving: 60 seconds for full health
  • 125 Total Health
  • Infinite Ammo for Weapons (not for grenades)
  • Speed and Maneuverability
  • Small Size
  • Low Radar Profile
  • Varied Weapon Options
  • Varied Equipment Options

BA Weapon Options

BA weapons are essentially scaled down versions of standard Mech weapons. The BA is equipped with a BA Bear AC as a primary weapon and an SRM2 pack secondary weapon by default, but also can purchase one other Primary Weapon. Primary Weapons can be dropped by pressing [J] and can be picked up by any BA with an empty primary weapon slot. When killed, the BA will drop whatever primary weapon it was currently using. You will also lose your primary weapon upon getting in a Mech or Vehicle with the exception of the default BA Bear AC.

Additionally Battle Armor can use Grenades which are throw-able weapons capable of sticking to enemy unit. Their explosion is several times as powerful as regular weapons, but they are much more difficult in usage and the number of them BA can have at a time is limited to:

7 - C8 Blasting Block

4 - Inferno Charge

3 - NARC

Grenades can be thrown with [Right Mouse Button] and their type is switched with [Mouse Button 3(Wheel Click)] by default.

BA Equipment

Battle Armor are equipped in three default features: Jump Jets (mount in backpack of Longinus and legs of Elemental) allowing it to fly for limited time, Standard Optics allowing them to zoom-in for more accurate fire, and the Night Vision for night operations.

BA Vector Thrusting

In low gravity environments BAs are able to change their thrust vector by looking up or down, and by using the 'X' (rotate left) or 'C' (rotate right) -- these allow the BA to rotate freely, and the jump jet thrust will always be directed down towards the feet. For example, flipping upside down will allow a BA to jet towards the ground (note that they do not take damage from impact).

Elemental

Battle Armor
Elemental.jpg
Class: Battle Armor
Faction Clan
Ticket cost: 2 upon destruction
Equipment
Item Price
Default:
  • 2500 CBills
Optional Weapons:
  • 5500 CBills

  • 10250 CBills
  • 7500 CBills
  • 1750 CBills
  • 3500 CBills
  • 3000 CBills
Optional Deployables:
  • 2000 CBills
  • 1000 CBills
  • 500 CBills


The Elemental is the default Battle Armor for Clan players. Functionally, it is currently no different than the Inner Sphere Longinus.

Canon

The standard against which all battle armor is measured, the Elemental battle armor was first introduced in 2868 by Clan Wolf in a Trial of Possession against the Nova Cats. It was a marvel of Clan engineering that allowed a small group of operators to take down large 'Mechs and survive the encounter. The canon Elemental only has one shot of SRM2, unlike the unlimited amount that the MWLL Beta Elemental has.

BattleTech Reference


Longinus

Battle Armor
Longinus.jpg
Class: Battle Armor
Faction Inner Sphere
Ticket cost: 2 upon destruction
Equipment
Item Price
Default:
  • 2500 CBills
Optional Weapons:
  • 5500 CBills
  • 10250
  • 7500 CBills
  • 1750 CBills
  • 3500 CBills
  • 3000 CBills
Optional Deployables:
  • 2000 CBills
  • 1000 CBills
  • 500 CBills


The Longinus is the default Battle Armor for Inner Sphere players. Functionally, it is currently no different than the Clan Elemental.

Canon

The Longinus Battle Armor was developed in 3058 by the Free Worlds League to attempt to duplicate the functionality of the Elemental. Though they were unable to match the original Clan-tech machine, the Longinus came the closest of any Inner Sphere attempt at the time, thanks in part to the help of the Word of Blake. Unlike the MWLL version, the canon Longinus has a one shot SRM2 pack as opposed to an unlimited SRM2 pack.

BattleTech Reference
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