The Lion Roars

Heavy Gear Blitz

Jul 13

Lion - Lion Mountaineering Gear

The Lion was rolled after the Interpolar War as a heavy strike gear. The overall design is larger than most gears of its class while also retaining a higher degree of dexterity than models such as the Grizzly. The purpose of this design is to offer an intermediary assault unit to Northern armies. The design team mounted a variety of handheld weapons, backed up by long range artillery rockets. The gear was provided with climbing equipment as well to ensure good operational mobility in the northern hemisphere.

The Lion was praised by commanders everywhere for its engineered feats not previously available. But many pilots viewed it as being less versatile. Detractors pointed to its lower overall speed and performance compared to a Jaguar while simultaneously having a more limited weapon suite compared to fire support gears.

Ultimately, commanders everywhere were impressed enough to push for more Lions and the production skyrocketed. In the turbulent second CEF invasion of Terra Nova, the Lion proved the northern commanders right. Its unique weapon loadout combined with its advanced integrated targeting computer demonstrated success as they went toe to toe with CEF frames. Its ability to traverse mountains and leverage its heavy fire on the enemy has proven invaluable on the UMF frontlines around Lyonesse. The pilots who’ve lived to tell their story explain a new respect for the beast.

Northco has taken notice and even expanded the line, adding more weapon packages to its catalog. Commanders in the North have been begging for a command unit and they now come with Thunder and SECCOM upgrades similar to the Jaguar.

Lions in Heavy Gear Blitz!

These profiles replace the Lion entry North model list in Heavy Gear Blitz!. These additional profiles are Extended Content.

	
		Model
		TV
		Roles
		MR
		Arm
		H/S
		A
		GU
		PI
		EW
		React Weapons
		Mounted Weapons
		Traits
		Type
		Size
	

	
		Lion
		11
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		HAC, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Lightning Lion
		13
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		MPA, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Lion Initiate
		12
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		HRC, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Strike Lion
		10
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		MBZ, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Assault Lion
		10
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		MSC, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Flash Lion
		12
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		LLC, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Sniper Lion
		11
		SK, FS
		W/G:6
		7
		4/2
		1
		3+
		4+
		6+
		HRF, LCW
		MAR, LAPGL, MSG (Link)
		Hands, Climber, Brawl:1
		Gear
		1.5"
	

		Thunder Upgrade
		+2
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		4+
		-
		-
		+Comms, +SatUp
		-
		-
	

		Seccom Upgrade
		+1
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		-
		4+
		-
		-
		+ECCM
		-
		-
	

Lion

Lightning Lion

Lion Initiate

Strike Lion

Assault Lion

Flash Lion

Sniper Lion

Thunder Lion

Building Lion Variants

The Lion chassis is pretty easy to modify as needed for the new variants above, it’s really mostly just a matter of sourcing the right weapons. The Lion kit already comes with the HAC, MPA, HRC, and MBZ, while MSC, LLC, and HRF are pretty easy to find on the DP9 Store. If you want to model the Thunder variants, then getting your hands on a command pod. I used a spare one from the Spearhead Hunter Parts Sprue, though there are probably some easier to source options.