The Lion Roars

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Lion Mountaineering Gear
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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!
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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	HT
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	1	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	-	-

Building Lion Variants
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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.