Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Battlemaster
	Variant:	BLR-3M
	Chassis Mass:	85 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	1679

	Engine:	Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Standard
	Armor:	Standard

	Movement:	4/6/0
	Dissipation:	36
	Armor Mass:	14.5 Tons
	Armor Factor:	232

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
erPPC		RA
SRM-6		LT
Mlas		LT
Mlas		LT
Mlas		LT
Mlas		RT
Mlas		RT
Mlas		RT
MG		LA

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	194.3	18
	Optimized	201.4	30
	Redline	193.2	42

Test Results

The BLR-3M has above average baseline damage output with some damage optimization potential (+7 versus baseline). This Battlemaster variant builds up insignificant amounts of heat and is very easy to control.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	4.5
	Critical Hits	4.7 per Game
	Time to Kill	11.7 Turns

Test Results

The BLR-3M deals just below average damage per hit, generates a very high number of criticals and has slower-than-average time to kill.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	88.2%
	Survival Rate	90.3%
	Destruction Rate	9.7%

Test Results

This configuration of the Battlemaster has heavy armor coverage that is vulnerable on the arms and is slightly over spec on the side torsos. The BLR-3M is very difficult to bring down and carries no ammo.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	4/6
	Jump MP	0
	Target Mod (avg)	+1.9

Test Results

The Battlemaster BLR-3M has fair mobility with no jump capability. This battlemech takes an average number of actuator hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1679
	Effective Loss	5.9%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.581

Test Results

The BLR-3M is a great choice that easily outperforms the competition while showing some response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis