In addition to being fired by WarShips at other space targets or to perform planetary bombardments, special purpose-built missile silos can launch these missiles at orbital or surface targets. The Santa Ana is a 50 kiloton nuclear warhead mounted on a White Shark missile, allowing it to be launched from a White Shark or AR-10 launcher. When used in an atmosphere an Alamo can either operate in ground- or air-burst modes with a range of over ten kilometers, which it can travel in just twenty seconds. Though fairly lightweight at only five tons, an Alamo still negatively affects the carrying fighter's flight characteristics per missile carried (only fighters of 50 tons or greater can carry an Alamo, while only a 100-ton fighter can carry two). They can be used either in space or in an atmosphere to attack air and ground targets, but don't have the range for orbital bombardments or to attack targets in orbit while in an atmosphere. The Alamo is a 5 kiloton nuclear missile which can be carried by aerospace and conventional fighters. Both versions of the Davy Crockett operate in ground-burst mode only. The Davy Crockett-M meanwhile, can be launched via Arrow IV or Long Tom and, while heavier than normal rounds at one ton each, behave exactly as their normal munitions do. Unfortunately, the Davy Crockett-I has a maximum range of a little over one kilometer, which means the attacking infantry are as likely to be caught within the blast effect as the defenders are as such they are not popular among the troops. Besides the warhead itself this version includes a special launcher system and booster rockets, weighing in total three tons. The Davy Crockett-I is a one-shot infantry support weapon carried at the platoon level. The Davy Crockett is a compact half-kiloton nuclear device available in two different variations. These have a blast radius of half a kilometer for their secondary blast characteristics, and their primary blast characteristic is half that. They are intended to be used as satchel charges, or in some cases used as landmines. This type of nuclear weapon, while not common to terrorists, can occasionally slip through, and be used as "backpack bombs". The Elias is an extremely compact, one fiftieth of a kiloton (or one decaton) nuclear device created by the Federated Suns. There also exist larger strategic weapons, which includes anything greater than 500 kilotons up to the massive 50 megaton warheads deployed during the Amaris Crisis and the early Succession Wars. While a wide variety of tactical nuclear weapons exist, there are a number of common models which can be found in the arsenals of most militaries. To actually use a nuclear weapon is considered a "crime against humanity" per Articles I and VI of the Ares Convention, however many governments are willing to look the other way when "extreme circumstances" warrant their use. Customize a Lance of ‘Mechs and MechWarriors to go head-to-head with your friends, compete against match-made opponents online, or jump into single-player skirmish mode to test your strategies against the AI.By the thirty-first century most nuclear weapons were ancient, dating back to the time of the Amaris Crisis or the early Succession Wars, but many nations in the Inner Sphere and Periphery periodically refurbish their stockpiles, if only to maintain a secret level of readiness or as a last desperate gambit.
Use your MechLab to maintain and upgrade your units, replacing damaged weapon systems with battlefield salvage taken from fallen foes.Immerse yourself in the story of a violently deposed ruler, waging a brutal war to take back her throne with the support of your ragtag mercenary company.As a Mercenary, travel a wide stretch of space, taking missions and managing your reputation with a variety of noble houses and local factions. Recruit, customize, and develop unique MechWarriors.Use terrain, positioning, weapon selection and special abilities to outmaneuver and outplay your opponents. Deploy over 30 BattleMechs in a wide variety of combinations.COMMAND A SQUAD OF `MECHS IN TURN-BASED COMBAT: