Mecha Galaxy Technical Manual

Inferno

Ferrite:	5000
Bioptics:	3000
Niodes:	90

As war waged on into the 3200s, the Illyrian Hegemony slowly chipped away at the power of the Meji Shogunate. This was aided by the mighty plasma weapons of the Cindron, which lay waste to the Meiji forces across the galaxy.

At the same time, Meiji religious castes began creating ceremonial mecha to honor prominent veteran families. One such ceremonial Mech was under construction at the mecha monastery on Tsiun-ξ.

Statistical Readout
Tonnage	70
Armor Points	160
Start Weapons	9
Min Level	38
Min Heavy Skill	25
Levels/Weapon	5
Manufacturer	Novum Dolorum

Bonuses
Build	Splash 5%
Build	Speed - 10
Build	Shield (2)
Level 2	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 2	+ 1 Shield Slot
Level 3	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 3	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 4	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 5	+ 1 Weapon Slot
Level 6	+ 1 Shield Slot
Level 6	Speed + 2
Level 10	+ 1 Weapon Slot
Level 10	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 12	Fire Damage + 5%
Level 13	2X Damage 4%
Level 14	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 14	3X Damage 3%
Level 15 + every 5 levels	+ 1 Weapon Slot
Level 15	Splash 5%
Level 16	Speed + 2
Level 18	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 18	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 20	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 21	3X Damage 3%
Level 22	Shield (2)
Level 24	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 26	Speed + 2
Level 27	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 28	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 29	2X Damage 4%
Level 31	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 32	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 33	Shield (3)
Level 35	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 36	Speed + 2
Level 36	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 38	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 39	2X Damage 4%
Level 40	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 41	+ 1 Shield Slot
Level 44	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 44	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 46	Speed + 2
Level 47	Shield (3)
Level 50	Fire Damage + 10%
Level 50	Splash 10%
Level 58	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 61	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 69	Speed + 2
Level 69	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 73	Fire Damage + 5%
Level 73	+ 1 Shield Slot
Level 81	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 94	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 105	+ 1 Cockpit Slot
Level 107	2X Damage 4%
Level 112	3X Damage 3%
Level 121	Splash 5%
Level 123	+ 1 Engine Slot
Level 129	Speed + 2
Level 135	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 146	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 149	3X Damage 3%
Level 152	+ 1 Chassis Slot
Level 153	Shield (2)
Level 159	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 193	Speed + 2
Level 197	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 204	2X Damage 4%
Level 211	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 216	Shield (3)
Level 220	Speed + 2
Level 233	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 236	2X Damage 4%
Level 262	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 271	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 279	Speed + 2
Level 285	Shield (3)
Level 296	Fire Damage + 10%
Level 304	Splash 10%
Level 309	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 318	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 323	Speed + 2
Level 326	Fire Damage + 5%
Level 336	2X Damage 4%
Level 340	3X Damage 3%
Level 356	Splash 5%
Level 364	Speed + 2
Level 372	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 379	Fire Damage + 3%
Level 388	3X Damage 3%
Level 400	Shield (2)

Inspired, and terrified, by second-hand accounts of the rare Illyrian Cindron, the ancient monks there imagined a far more capable beast than even the real terror represented. Putting all their craftsmanship into this ascended simulacrum, they erected a much larger, much more powerful, religious instrument.

They would never field their creation to their warrior benefactors, however. Just at the end of construction, Tsiun-ξ was overrun by a surprise attack from the Hegemony, and the artifact fell into the hands of the very forces who had inspired it. The Hegemony now had... a new perspective on their fearsome Mech.

Hegmony scientists on Novum Dolurum learned much, very much. Once they had reverse-engineered the techniques of the obliterated monastery's work, they sent them into mass production, and the Inferno went from nightmare to reality. The original was melted for scrap.

A larger and heavier mech than the Cindron, the Inferno also holds a larger weapon array and a superior shielding system. Less dependent on fire alone, the built in weapons boosters allow general purpose double, triple, or even massive 6X damage on a perfect shot. This reincarnation is not for the novice commander. Its exotic instrumentation requires a certain tranquility of mind not found in many commanders: you will need skill in high-tonnage mecha to pilot it.

Legendary Pilots

John Thorson

After his Incorporation in his youth in the academy of Vectrix Sigma, he stood out early as a resolute and skillful pilot, joining the fearful mercenary clans.

During the wars against Drochâ€™ah and the League of Ages, he consolidated himself as an expert and lethal warrior at the head of his high-tech customized Inferno â€œHelleâ€, which after a few discreet modifications, became a mechanized avatar of destruction, accumulating a gruesome amount of enemy casualties.

The reappearance of a new threat to the galaxy, with the insidious invasions of Unification first, and of Xeon later, decided him to take an active part in the fight, retaking the controls of Helle, to fight now with the Dragon banner, with which he spreads chaos and destruction among his foes
Kevin Hampshire

known amongst his clanmates as "Spectre", This former Armored Core pilot now resides in the 64th Armored Engineers RND. The mere sight of his Infernos incinerating his foes on the battlefield has sent many-a mech pilots running back to base, crying for their mommies.
Scott Abbott

-Abbott made a name for himself in the 3270s with a squadron of eight Infernos, churning and burning his way to four consecutive King of the Mountain events. This caught the attention of the AFF, and subsequently made him their chief tactical officer and the leader of his own AFF Clan.
Don Davis

Don Davis--A Master of the Infernos, Dons strategy early in his piloting career was to use seven overcranked Infernos behind a front line of fast attacking Smilodons. This often suckered the enemy into a false sense of security where they often met hell itself, nullifying any auto repair capabilities. When asked why he did it that way Don replied , "For entertainment."
Jim Buck

A silent man with a simmering temper, Jim Buck was practically born to pilot fire-based Mecha, especially the infamous Inferno. As a young commander, Buck discovered an abandoned cache of high-performance engines, hidden away in a cave. Their added power and speed was the key he needed to break into the KotM winners' circle, and he's been setting arenas alight ever since.
Becky McEwen Gill

McEwen Gill won her first KotM gold medal during a "Fire and Ice" event in 3273. Since then, she has developed an increasing preference for fire weapons, and for the Mechs designed to wield them. As a result, Infernos were the staple of her squadron for many years, but in the post-Drochah age they have all been replaced with the more powerful Ignis.

Armament

Inferno comes fully equiped with:

78

105 Illyrian Flare

ELITE

Burn 18%

Splash 9%

The preferred weapon for House of Romulus pilots for its broad burn distribution.

56

103 Dragon's Breath

ELITE

Burn 6%

Splash 10%

The last sight many will see is the dragon rearing up, then a blinding flash of flame...

52

104 Liquid Torch

ELITE

Burn 16%

This weapon emits such intense heat that it liquifies enemies and leaves only a smoldering pile of rubble.

30

103 Square Flame