Left torso: Three short range missiles 6 (SRM/6), one guardian ECM. Now weighing its full 100 tons, it carries: Fixed components that cannot be changed or removed.įigure 2 shows the same Atlas built for short-range combat. A location can carry a maximum armor value of double its internal structure. Armor: Standard armor is secured to the outside of the 'Mech, so does not take internal space. While components may occupy the same number of slots, they could have different weight. Component space: Each component's size is described in whole slots. Each 'Mech chassis has a maximum allowed total tonnage. Component weight: Each component's weight is described in tons- usually whole tons, but sometimes partial. Hardpoints: Different 'Mech chassis and variants restrict the types of weapons or utility components in each location. Components are weapons, ammunition, and equipment. Each location has a number of critical slots which hold components- six slots for the head and legs, twelve slots for all other locations. A BattleMech is built by placing components within its eight internal locations: left, right and center torso left and right arm left and right leg and head (cockpit). Such configurations are typically called "builds". Within MWO every player can freely change their 'Mech's configuration, so long as they follow certain rules. There is also a champion version of the AS7-RS, identified as AS7-RS(C). 
Atlas hero variants are the "Boar's Head" (AS7-BH) and "Kraken" (AS7-KR). Variants include the AS7-D, AS7-D-DC, AS7-K, AS7-RS and AS7-S. Each 'Mech chassis also has a nickname, and Hero variants have unique names.įor example: The AS7 is an Inner Sphere 100 ton assault 'Mech chassis, which has the nickname "Atlas". 'Mechs are typically identified by their chassis followed by their variant. Differences include weapon types and location, allowance for equipment such as electronic countermeasures (ECM) or anti-missile systems or the size of engines. Each 'Mech chassis has several variants.Ī BattleMech variant is a version of a 'Mech chassis with different hardpoint layout. MWO has over 100 different 'Mech chassis in-game, including Inner Sphere and Clan technology base. The BattleTech lore universe spans over five hundred years, and ever since the first BattleMech was built in 2439 (the "Mackie") hundreds of different 'Mech designs, or "chassis", were produced. The standard composition for a match is 3/3/3/3 - three of each 'Mech class (light/medium/heavy/assault). MWO's match maker (MM) tries to keep the same number of each class of 'Mech on each team when setting up Quick Play matches. Smaller 'Mechs are typically faster and more maneuverable than heavier 'Mechs, but heavier 'Mechs can carry more weaponry and equipment.
Assault 'Mechs range from 80 to 100 tons. In MWO BattleMechs weigh between 20 and 100 tons, and fall into one of four weight classes:
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