A BJ-1 of the mech commander in House Arano colors.
General data
Class
Medium
Stock Role
Fire Support & Skirmisher
Tonnage
45 t (16.5 t base)
Cost
3,500,000 C
Rarity
1
Weapons
L. Torso
1 x Energy
1 x Support Weapon
R. Torso
1 x Energy
1 x Support Weapon
L. Arm
1 x Energy
1 x Ballistic
R. Arm
1 x Energy
1 x Ballistic
Melee
45 (+70 instability)
Death from Above
55 (+70 instability) 30 damage to self
Survivability
Head 15/45
C. Torso 70/140-120
L. Torso 55/110-110
R. Torso 55/110-110
L. Arm 35/70
R. Arm 35/70
L.Leg 55/110
R.Leg 55/110
Mobility and detection
Speed
120 km/h
Stealth
Visibility: 1 Signature: -25%
Sensors
Spotting distance: Base Sensor range: Base
Blackjack BJ-1 is a Medium-class 'Mech in Battletech.
Description
The Blackjack 1 is equipped for both long and close range engagements. A pair of AC/2s are backed up by four Medium Lasers, lending the 'Mech a powerful alpha strike, while Jump Jets enable the Blackjack to move to high ground at a moment's notice.
Loadouts
A very versatile and useful mech. The AC/2 conflicts with the medium lasers a bit, so you might want to swap that one out for a single AC/5 for better performance, and reduce equipment to maximize its armor.
Try this for a more significant sniper mech: Drop two medium lasers to upgrade one AC/2 to an AC/5, then drop the other AC/2 in favor of a PPC. One ton of ammo should suffice for your AC/5 in most scenarios. If you find it being too 'hot', dump the other two ML's in favor of either armor or heat sinks. The combination of AC/5 and PPC in your starter mech will carry you until you start consistently running into heavy mechs.
Changing the PPC to Large Laser free up 2 tonnage for heat sinks. The cost is juust 5 less in dmg but can keep on putting out max damage far longer. Especially if you want to position yourself with the jump jets. Dropping the medium lasers for more armour is a good option as well.
Blackjack 1s are solid, well-rounded 'Mechs for their tonnage. They typically mount Jump Jets, which give them an extra edge by repositioning quickly to keep a direct line of fire for their Autocannons. The Blacjack is your starting mech, an ancestral vehicle of the family.
