Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Zeus
	Variant:	ZEU-9S
	Chassis Mass:	80 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	1639

	Engine:	Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Standard
	Armor:	Ferro-Fibrous

	Movement:	4/6/0
	Dissipation:	34
	Armor Mass:	11.0 Tons
	Armor Factor:	197

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
erPPC		LA
erLLas		LT
LRM-15		RA
MPLas		CT

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	185.6	0
	Optimized	185.6	0
	Redline	185.6	0

Test Results

The ZEU-9S has terrifying baseline damage output with almost no opportunity to optimize (+0 versus baseline). This Zeus variant rarely builds up heat and is extremely easy to manage.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	6.6
	Critical Hits	3.8 per Game
	Time to Kill	8.5 Turns

Test Results

The ZEU-9S deals slightly above average damage per hit, generates a high number of critical chances and has the capability to take down targets quickly.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	79.8%
	Survival Rate	87.8%
	Destruction Rate	12.2%

Test Results

This configuration of the Zeus has reliable armor coverage that is underarmored on the center torso and is heavily overarmored on the side torsos. The ZEU-9S 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 Zeus ZEU-9S has fair mobility with no jump capability. This battlemech sees very few motive hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1639
	Effective Loss	4.6%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.511

Test Results

The ZEU-9S is a solid choice that outperforms most other battlemechs while showing some response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis