Holmes
| Ferrite: | 1575 |
| Bioptics: | 1050 |
| Crystal: | 70 |
The Holmes mecha was designed by Consolidated Mecha to serve as a mobile command unit for guerrilla attacks and is found in battalions throughout the galaxy. This design focuses on utilizing scanners, radars and deep-range sensors, all built into the Consolidated type 6 A.I. The type 6 is the base model of the Consolidated A.I. line and has proven to be reliable and effective.
One unexpected benefit of the extensive scanning equipment in this A.I. is a sizable boost to damage from laser weapons. As the Holmes is upgraded, this enhancement continues to increase. Double-powered overload blasts are also produced with only minor upgrades and at very high levels, these enhancements are significant. When these enhancements align, the firepower of the Holmes is legendary.
| Statistical Readout | |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 35 |
| Armor Points | 80 |
| Start Weapons | 4 |
| Min Level | 16 |
| Levels/Weapon | 7 |
| Manufacturer | Consolidated Mecha |
| Bonuses | |
|---|---|
| Build | Speed + 1 |
| Level 5 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 5 | + 1 Engine Slot |
| Level 5 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
| Level 7 | + 1 Weapon Slot |
| Level 10 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 10 | 2X Damage 8% |
| Level 11 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
| Level 12 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
| Level 14 | + 1 Weapon Slot |
| Level 15 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 20 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 20 | 2X Damage 8% |
| Level 21 | + 1 Weapon Slot |
| Level 22 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
| Level 25 | Laser Damage + 3% |
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Level 28
+ every 7 levels |
+ 1 Weapon Slot |
| Level 29 | Speed + 2 |
| Level 30 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
| Level 30 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 37 | Shield (4) |
| Level 40 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 46 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 50 | Laser Damage + 13% |
| Level 53 | Shield (4) |
| Level 60 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
| Level 66 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 71 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 79 | Speed + 4 |
| Level 85 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 90 | Shield (15) |
| Level 94 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 100 | + 1 Shield Slot |
| Level 101 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 110 | Speed + 8 |
| Level 120 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 128 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 135 | Shield (15) |
| Level 149 | Speed + 8 |
| Level 150 | + 1 Engine Slot |
| Level 160 | Laser Damage + 3% |
| Level 176 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 189 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 200 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
| Level 224 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 228 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 249 | 2X Damage 4% |
| Level 263 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 274 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 279 | Speed + 1 |
| Level 296 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 300 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
| Level 306 | Shield (2) |
| Level 317 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 330 | 2X Damage 2% |
| Level 337 | Laser Damage + 5% |
| Level 351 | Shield (2) |
| Level 356 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 365 | 2X Damage 2% |
| Level 376 | Speed + 1 |
| Level 381 | Laser Damage + 1% |
| Level 386 | Shield (5) |
| Level 400 | + 1 Shield Slot |
| Level 400 | 2X Damage 2% |
The Holmes comes out of the factory ready for battle and is loaded with quadruple Cornerian Ion blasters. To maximize the Holmes' agile design, the commonly-used but bulky shield emitters were intentionally omitted from the schematics. Instead, the Holmes was designed to accommodate multiple pieces of chassis equipment. These chassis elements help the Holmes react more quickly than many of the other small mecha and subsequently survive longer in battle than many commanders expect. A later design upgrade also added several self-generating shield pods that can be utilized by more experienced pilots.
The Holmes is outfitted with a small internal engine, the MagnaStar. Produced by Shinayashi Corp., the MagnaStar is manufactured exclusively for use in the Holmes. The MagnaStar gains several moderate boosts to its speed as the Holmes is developed. At higher levels, the speed boosts are even greater, allowing the Holmes to produce a withering fusillade of fire for speedy attacks when the tide of battle changes.
Generals and their staff often use the Holmes for extended fights, permitting them to make strategy changes on the fly. The benefits of this light mecha make them popular with pirate captains, especially those who prefer to let their minions incur any risk. Due to it's popularity, the Holmes is often painted with the colors and insignia of the government, clan or gang that it fights for.
Legendary Pilots
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Scott Young
During the Gorax Plague of 3311, a number of Novum Dolorum’s inhabitants were taken as test subjects for gruesome experiments. The clan Myth & Legends: Blood Wolves were contracted by some of the prisoners’ families to rescue them. Information was sparse due to the plague, but Scott Young went in under deep cover as a Gorax-infected pilot to perform recon. After locating one of the testing sites, he spearheaded an offensive with his powerful trio of Holmes and managed to free three dozen prisoners. While covering their retreat, his entire squadron was taken down by a legion of Ambershard Stalkers, and he went MIA. Scott’s heroism will forever be remembered by his family, as well as those he saved.
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Blake
A cunning pilot, Blake once used the advanced communication array of his Holmes to flood enemy sensors with "zombie" transmissions. Rumors of a viral zombie infection drove enemy forces into a panic. In the ensuing confusion, Blake's squad struck hard and won a quick victory.
Armament
Holmes comes fully equiped with:
15
100
Cornerian Ion
COMMON
Slow (3)
This compact standard-issue ion packs a punch. It uses a reliable, broad-spectrum ion vortex blast, making shielding difficult.
15
100
Cornerian Ion
COMMON
Slow (3)
This compact standard-issue ion packs a punch. It uses a reliable, broad-spectrum ion vortex blast, making shielding difficult.
15
100
Cornerian Ion
COMMON
Slow (3)
This compact standard-issue ion packs a punch. It uses a reliable, broad-spectrum ion vortex blast, making shielding difficult.
15
100
Cornerian Ion
COMMON
Slow (3)
This compact standard-issue ion packs a punch. It uses a reliable, broad-spectrum ion vortex blast, making shielding difficult.
If purchased individually, these weapons alone would cost:
900 Ferrite
720 Bioptics
16 Crystal
Buy a Holmes
| Ferrite: | 1575 |
| Bioptics: | 1050 |
| Crystal: | 70 |