Unit Design and Development Discussions

Disgruntled Reptilian Amalgamated Designs

2018-09-13T23:56:35.4700000

Taking a page from Prince's book, I decided to make an armory thread to house my designs. This will be an ongoing work with perma-links to design postings listed in this first post to make finding them easier.

I'd been playing with introtech designs in an attempt to "game" the BV system. They aren't by any means good compared to top performing canon designs but are meant to be better than bv "cheap" designs (Jagermech, Centurion, Zeus, etc). That said, there are a few optimized, dare I say cheezy, designs too. I've honestly been ignoring advanced tech, just not enough experience with the DA stuff to really get a feel for it.

BV_WEASELS

Nogard N-6RD

Metal Storm Assault DropShip

2024-05-26T02:10:52.6900000

Trying out the designer function of the 'Mech Factory app to recreate a design I made shortly before the demise of the old site. Metal Storm 3075 IS Spheroid DropShip Original: https://battletech.rpg.hu/mechfactory_frame.php?call=displayaero&id=10000001 Source: My Own Custom Type/Model: Metal Storm Tech: Inner Sphere / 3075 Vessel type: Spheroid DropShip Rules: Level 3, Advanced design Mass: 10000 tons Safe Thrust: 5 Maximum Thrust: 8 Armor Type: 32.5t Standard Armament: 24 Medium Pulse Laser 4 MRM 40 20 Anti-Missile System 8 ER Large Laser 92 Gauss Rifle 2 LB 20-X AC ---------------------------------------------------------------- Type/Model: Metal Storm Mass: 10000 tons Equipment: Mass Engine: 0 Fusion Engine 3250.00 Power Plant, Drive & Control: 3250.00 Structural Integrity:9 180.00 Safe Thrust: 5 Maximum Thrust: 8 Heat Sinks: 364 Single 216.00 Life Boats:7 49.00 Armor (Standard): 520 pts Standard 32.50 Standard Armor Front: 181 Left/Right Side: 139/139 Rear: 97 Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters 75.00 Fire Control Computers 966.00 Food & Water(180.0 days supply) 133.25 Spare Parts(1.0 percent) 100.00 Fuel & Fuel Pumps(15000.0 Points) 510.00 Cargo Bays: Bay 1:Fighter Bay with 2 doors 900.00 Bay 2:Cargo Bay (Standard) with 2 doors 1802.00 Crew: 1 Crew (2 minimum) 7.00 22 Gunners (16 minimum) 154.00 5 Officers (4 minimum) 50.00 12 Bay Personnel 0.00 Weapons and Equipment Loc SRV MRV LRV ERV Heat Mass ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Gauss Rifle Nose 69(690)69(690)69(690)0(0) 46 692.00 46 Gauss Rifle Nose 69(690)69(690)69(690)0(0) 46 692.00 2 ER Large Laser FL/R 2(16) 2(16) 2(16) 0(0) 48 20.00 4 Medium Pulse Laser FL/R 2(24) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 32 16.00 1 MRM 40 FL/R 2(24) 2(24) 0(0) 0(0) 24 28.00 1 LB 20-X AC FL/R 1(12) 1(12) 0(0) 0(0) 12 32.00 4 Anti-Missile System FL/R 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 8 6.00 4 Medium Pulse Laser AL/R 2(24) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 32 16.00 2 ER Large Laser AL/R 2(16) 2(16) 2(16) 0(0) 48 20.00 1 MRM 40 AL/R 2(24) 2(24) 0(0) 0(0) 24 28.00 4 Anti-Missile System AL/R 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 8 6.00 8 Medium Pulse Laser Aft 5(48) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 32 16.00 4 Anti-Missile System Aft 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 0(0) 4 3.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals 364 1575.00 Calculated Factors Total Cost: 1,176,812,000 C-Bill Battle Value (BV2): 45493 EDIT: I don't know why the formatting shattered, as it's formatted correctly in the post box.

Doing Small Harms, or How Machiavelli does not aprove of Battle Armor.

2019-07-30T21:03:27.0200000

I've realized I've talked much about various Battle Armor designs, but haven't shared them. Time to fix that.

We shall start with the Haboob, my latest creation and more like the 3rd iteration of the fire support elemental design concept.

The Haboob is derived from the Monolith.
Named after giant dust storms that can envelope cities, The Haboob is intended to be a mechanized design, capable of both giving long range fire support, while also being a credible threat with anti-mech attacks. Its a mixed bag Twin Light Machine guns are OK, but not really good Anti-mech damage. The LRM-3 only has 4 missile salvos, and the only 9 points of armor leaves it weak to clan 10 point weapons. It has ground speed only which is a step down from classic Elemental armor, but can at least match the elementals speed in open terrain.

Alpha strike stats, its decent, if not overwhelming. Can't jump, but tends to have better long range damage compared to normal elementals. Stealth armor makes it slightly more survivable in mechanized operations and at longer ranges compared to the To hit bonus from jumping. But you pay for the extras you get in PV.

Killing them with kindness and bombs. A story on the true meaning of "Death From above"

2019-08-28T17:32:50.5430000

In which I begin documenting my collection of aerospace assets. Especially since the way to use Aerospace in Alpha Strike has gotten much easier to use.

Relentless Omni Ground Support-ECM

My Standard Omni-Fighter. 100 tons. 5/8 with an XL, 5 tons of fuel. Pretty standard stuff so far.
38 tons of Heavy Ferro Fibrous Armor. Or more Armor then 2 100 ton mechs can carry. Despite all of this, it still has 44.5 tons of capacity for dealing mayhem.

And 12 Medium pulse lasers tied into a targeting computer with enough heat sinks to fire them with only the most minor of heat issues is the usual means of dealing that mayhem when ground support is called for. Sub Variants usually deal with what to do with the final 1.5 tons. Active Probe, ECM, or even an extra heat sink and recon camera are all good options. (Especially that last one. Just came up with it and it has alpha strike/"Battle Space" applications.)

Version history on this design starts with the Implacable, slower but with slightly more armor. For a brief period they were the space superiority wrecking ball of choice. But they had a down side, they were crap at ground support. They needed a higher thrust to carry enough bombs. Then came the Relentless. Basically this design. Used Ferro Fibrous armor at the time so it actually carried an extra medium Pulse laser. There was a side project called the Adamant, it might show up later, but it did show the limits of the more armor game. Finally came the Relentless Omni. Backing off on armor slightly, making up for it with Heavy Ferro Fibrous Armor, and still able to mount the majority of firepower the Implacables and Adamants carried, the Relentless Omni finally became the lead fighter of my imaginary forces living in the extra deep periphery.

As a fun note in the fluff that I never did write for this omni-fighter, The Relentless does not have a canopy. (Pay no attention to the picture in the alpha strike card. Its there because it does an excellent job of representing "Flying Brick") Instead a section of the hull clam-shells out on myomer bundles allowing the pilot access. More Myomer webbing enfolds the pilot giving them the support they need to survive excessive G forces, like when lithobreaking occurs. Because when this craft crashes.... Its usually able to take off again.

It took awhile to come up with a name for this Thread...

Groseisen

2024-05-31T23:26:01.9200000

Bolo fluff

2024-03-14T07:52:01.2000000

So the Mordel site is being a bit jank.  So I'm copying fluff over here in case it decides to delete my configurations

===============================================================================================
Overview:
    A:  First posting.  Partially learning the system to post.  May edit this one into the prime
    depending on how the site deals with omni units.  Also figuring out how ammo is supposed to
    be added.
    
    B:  Base chassis for the main production run of Bolos.

Capabilities:
    The Bolo, named after the fictional super tanks crested by Keith Laumar, was initially
    conceived on the observation that you could transport 3 light units of upto 50 tons each for
    every mech that could be transported.  Picking firepower and armor from the holy trinity of
    unit design the Bolo ended up with 20 tons of pod space in interchangeable turrets and 12
    tons of ferro fibrous armor.  (Which just happened to exactly match the maximum armor limits
    for vehicles introduced with total warfare.  Fortuitious.)

Deployment:
    In practice, the vulnerability of tanks to motive and critical damage negated much of the
    potential for offensive operations.   The relatively cheap price tag however did lend itself
    to a unit that can be used to fill defensive depth, giving close coverage to vulnerable
    locales.

Variants:
    The 20 ton omni turret concept spawned entirely too many configurations, a number of them
    more because they could rather then they actually gave tactical advantage.   There was also
    a phase where nearly every motive system received its own chassis to mount the turrets.
    Which you know is getting ridiculous when there is a submarine variant.  Even mechs were
    designed around 20 ton omni load outs.  And to be fair future designs will no doubt pay
    attention to the idea, if only because it gives experienced commanders a short cut in
    knowing what capabilities are at their disposal.
    
    Past silliness aside. The Bolo is being phased out for more modern and expensive mark III
    and III-c variants which offer greater battlefield survivability at the cost of greater
    expense.  Old Bolos meanwhile are being refurbished into "Dragon's Teeth" drone platforms
    where they aren't simply being recycled.

Hornet HNT-199

2023-08-26T18:11:58.1270000

This idea came about as a fun attempt to make something within restrictions after seeing this pic- namely, how could the RotS EVER make good use of the HNT-181 from XTRO: Republic II? Though it can't use it's stealth armor the entire time, it remains a D-class refit and an interesting era piece that can only be attacked as a primary target.

Type: Hornet
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental) 
Tonnage: 20
Battle Value: 587

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              1
Engine                        100 XL                1.5
	Walking MP: 5
	Running MP: 8
	Jumping MP: 5
Compact Heat Sink             10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  1
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Stealth)        56                    3.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         8     
     Center Torso            6         8     
     Center Torso (rear)               2     
     R/L Torso               5         7     
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 3         5     
     R/L Leg                 4         5     


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm

Weapons and Ammo                                       Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage	
Jump Jet                                          CT        1        -       0.5   
ECM Suite                                         RT        2        -       1.5   
2 Jump Jets                                       RT        2        -       1.0   
RISC Advanced Point Defense System Ammo (24)      LA        2        -       2.0   
RISC Advanced Point Defense System                LA        2        2       3.0   
2 Jump Jets                                       LT        2        -       1.0   
2 Compact Heat Sinks                              HD        1        -       3.0   
Medium Laser                                      RA        1        3       1.0

Airships, What could possibly go wrong?

2019-07-17T02:29:18.1230000

Ok... So Alpha Strike Commander's Edition came out and the rules for aerospace units were changed. Which gave me some Ideas..

Airships are Aerospace units. They move just as fast as fighters on the aerospace map, yet don't waste points on excess thrust. They have different weapon slot limits then fighters offering the potential for even more damage. They also have considerable amounts of cargo capacity available. And they can mount sub capital weapons...

Idea 1: Booby Trap Airship. Did some back of the napkin calculations, Can have a 1 to 5 damage 2 inch diameter AOE hit exactly where you want it, after all the ground units have chosen their place to die. Cost is between 1 to 20ish PV. The low end, is extra PV efficient, but the high end tends to compete against VTOL suicide bombers that do 18 damage for 25 points. But the airships can deliver they're payload across a map on the first turn. Trade offs.

Idea 2: Strafebot.exe Can theoretically fit more weapons into the forward firing arc then a fighter can. This is not necessarily the most PV efficient of Ideas, but details.

Idea 3: Capital weapons. Oddly I already have one of these. Need to go find it.

Idea 4: Troop transport. Dropping overwhelming forces on top of the enemy on turn 1ish. Thats an aweful nice artillery section you have back there. Would be a shame if someone dropped a Steiner scout lance on it.

And now to use the thread as a work space. Comments welcomed of course.

Volkstürm Militia Omnimech

2023-06-08T14:32:41.8770000

A fun little idea I had for a cheap as chips Omnimech. Tell me what you think: 20t - 2t IS 3/5 mp Fusion - 1.5 + 1 t Standard Cockpit - 3t 4t Armor (CT 10/2, ST 8/2, -1 Each Arm, Leg, and Head) 8.5t Pod Space (All weapons torso-mounted when able) Primary 1 Large, 3 Medium, and 1 Small Lasers Alt A LAC/5, 1t Ammo, 2 Medium Lasers, CASE Alt B 2 LPPC, 2 Capacitors, CASE Alt C ~~Mech Mortar 2~~ 2 Mech Mortar 1, 2t Ammo, 1 2 Medium Laser, CASE Alt D 2 Heavy Flamers, 2t Ammo, 2 HMG, .5t Ammo, 2 CASE Alt E 1 SNPPC, +2 Heat Sinks, 1 RL 10 Alt F 1 Large Vibroblade, ~~3 ER Small Lasers~~ 3 Jump Jets EDIT: Changes made based on Thunder's suggestions.

Is this a good SLDF Mech Company

2021-01-29T05:05:41.6000000

I'm working on the first story in my anthology. Also playing with a random unit generator. This was the SLDF Company I came up with.

2 Questions.

1) Is this a good example of a SLDF Mech Company

2) What role could it be used in.

Please feel free to comment and suggest different battlemechs or Lance confirations/names

1st Lance

Sling SL-1G

Sentinal STN-3L

Panther PNT-8Z

Stinger STG-3Gb

2nd Lance

Starslater STC-2C

Wyvern WVE-5Nsl

Phoenix Hawk PXH-2

Galahad GLH-1D

3rd Lance

Thunderbolt TDR-5S (can't be changed out)

Champion CHP-1N

Marauder MAD-1R

Warhammer WHM-6R

Prince's Goofy Ideas: Republic of the Sphere 'Mechs

2022-05-13T17:21:15.1900000

So I had this goofy idea recently thanks to all the recognition guides for the IlClan era; I felt kinda miffed about the RoTS forces, because while I was never very attached to them, I really didn't like how absolutely apeshit they function and play. RoTS basically, have no consistency or "theme" like other factions do, to the point where they feel almost Schizophrenic- I really didn't like that flavor, and I thought "Well, what if I made them more effective that would make the Wolf takeover more impressive?"

So like the other houses, I checked what they can make and decided to make some fun mixtech forces that give the RoTS some actual cohesion. I settled on what was made out of Eris for the Jackrabbit and Malice -YZ as well as Devil's Rock for the Ares; I also took note of the number of Drone 'mechs the RoTS was using and considered, that perhaps the Republic doesn't have the mechwarriors needed, or is pulling modern military concepts of quality over quantity? Thus, a few ideas came about- one, all the 'mechs have to be refits of existing designs that only have a small spread of clantech available from those sources. Two, pilot surrvivability has to be top-tier, so they make HEAVY use of anything that can protect the 'mech and keep it from being hit. Three, standard C3 is used, because everything has heavy electronics and those requirements mean less payload space for guns. Finally, Void-Signature would get is it's own spread of units as a "Interesting, but actually bad idea" sort of fluff decision.

This left these techs produced:

Clan ER PPCs

Clan ER Medium Lasers

Clan ER Small Lasers

Clan Laser Anti-Missile Systems

Clan Watchdog EWS

Dragon DRG-6K

2020-11-29T18:59:19.0100000

Dragon DRG-6K

Mass: 60 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3055
Dry Cost: 11,406,080 C-Bills
Total Cost: 11,506,080 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,700

Chassis: Alshain Type 56-60H Standard
Power Plant: Hermes 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Imperator Dragon's Fire Gauss Rifle
    1 Telos DecaCluster LRM-10
    3 Victory 23R Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works
    Primary Factory: Luthien
Communications System: Sipher CommSys 3
Targeting and Tracking System: Eagle Eye SY10-10

Overview:
In 3055, Luthien Armor Works (LAW)  had ceased production of the Dragon, having 
retooled most of the Dragon facilities to produce Grand Dragons instead.  
However, the company did set aside a couple of facilities in Luthien to 
experiment with the Dragon chassis. After the Clan invasion, LAW would modify 
those facilities to upgrade still-functional Dragon battlemechs as part of the 
DCMS rebuild, resulting in the DRG-6K variant.


Capabilities:
The DRG-6K retains the Telos DecaCluster LRM-10 launcher in the center torso, 
as well as the two Victory 23R Medium Lasers; however, the Autocannon on the 
right arm was replaced with an Imperator Dragon's Fire Gauss Rifle, and another 
Medium Laser was added in the right torso.  Both the Gauss Rifle and the LRM-10 
launcher have two tons of ammo to draw from, all of them stored in the right 
torso and protected by CASE.

In order to increase the firepower without sacrificing speed, the engine was 
replaced with a Hermes 300XL version.  Protection was also upgraded by using 11 
tons of New Samarkand Royal Ferro Fibrous armor, and the heat sinks were upgraded to 
double heat sinks to keep the cool-running profile, just like the original 
Dragon.


Deployment:
The DRG-6K is primarily deployed by the DCMS, often used as replacements for 
older Dragons or Grand Dragons.


Variants:
Despite being a variant of the original Dragon, the DRG-6K has also spawn 
several sub-variants:

DRG-6KM - this sub-variant has a similar armament as the Grand Dragon, but 
increases the double heat sinks to 15, and also utilizes a C3 Master Computer.  
This sub-variant is not very popular.

DRG-6KN - this sub-variant drops one ton of armor in exchange for a C3 
Slave.  Often matched with the DRG-6KM.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      99 points                6.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 197                 11.00
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
    CASE Locations: 1 RT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     20           32        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     14           21        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  7         
                                             L/R Arm     10           20        
                                             L/R Leg     14           26        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         7        15.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 RT        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LT        3         1         1.00
LRM-10                                       CT        4         2         5.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-10 (24)                                 RT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 17
5          4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1

Charybdis

2020-10-18T01:31:47.2200000

Charybdis

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3064
Dry Cost: 32,594,167 C-Bills
Total Cost: 32,594,167 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,217

Chassis: Viper NK14 Endo-Steel
Power Plant: New Kent Type 50 400 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Compound V6 Standard Armor
Armament:
    38.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Novy Minsk Armaments Plant
    Primary Factory: New Kent
Communications System: Bishop 211 Meridian
Targeting and Tracking System: Spanke 112-A

Overview:
First making its debut in 3064, the Charybdis was a 100-ton Assault Omnimech 
created by Clan Steel Viper, as they intend to expand the Clan's holdings 
within the Kerensky Cluster.  Like the Scylla, the Charybdis was based on the 
Storm Giant battlemech, a design from the Golden Century Era, albeit modified 
to make use of Omni-technology.  Like its contemporaries, the Charybdis makes 
use of Endo-Steel and a 400 XL Fusion Engine to save weight, allowing the 'mech 
to move at a max speed of 64.8  km/h (which is fairly swift for its size), 
while running cool due to having 16 double heat sinks in its base chassis, with 
all of them housed inside the engine.  The 'mech is also well-protected, 
courtesy of 17.5 of standard armor.  However, the Charybdis' mobility comes 
with a price, with the Omnimech only able to carry up to 38 tons of pod space 
for weapons and equipment.


Capabilities:
In its Prime Configuration, the Charybdis is primarily a long-range combatant, 
with an Artemis-guided LRM-20 launcher on each arm, a Gauss Rifle in the right 
side torso, and an ER Large Laser in the center torso as its main weapons.  Two 
ER Medium Lasers in the left side torso and an ER Medium Laser on each arm 
provide close-range back-up.  Four tons of LRM ammo and two tons of Gauss Rifle 
ammo are considered adequate enough for any trial.

Configuration A for the Charybdis is a generalist design, with an ER PPC in the 
center torso and an LRM-15 launcher in the left torso as its main weapons, 
while an LB 20-X autocannon on the right arm and a quartet of Medium Pulse 
Lasers on the left arm provide close-range punch.  The autocannon was supplied 
with three tons of ammo (2 tons for slug rounds, one ton for cluster rounds), 
while the LRM has two tons of ammo to draw from.  Two more double heat sinks 
(for a total of 18) helps with heat dissipation, while an anti-missile system 
in the right side torso helps protect against enemy missiles.

Configuration B is a close-range brawler, ideal for urban or jungle combat.  
Each arm sports a Streak SRM-6 paired with a Medium Pulse Laser, while the 
right side torso sports a massive Ultra AC/20; the Streak SRMs were supplied 
with two tons of ammo, while the autocannon has a three-ton ammo bin to draw 
from.  An ER Large Laser in the center torso is the only long-range weapon.  
The left side torso has a Micro Pulse Laser to deal with any soft targets, 
while a Light Active Probe help protects against any surprises.  This 
configuration also has three jump jets to help maneuver around the tight 
confines of the urban or jungle terrain, with one in each leg, and one in the 
center torso.

Configuration C is a missile boat, with each side torso fitted with an 
Artemis-guided LRM-20 launcher, while each arm has paired Streak SRM-6 
launchers; both the LRMs and the Streak SRMs were supplied with four tons of 
ammo to draw from.  Backing up all of these missile launchers is an ER PPC in 
the center torso.

Configuration D has a Gauss Rifle on the right arm, a pair of Large Pulse 
Lasers on the left arm, another Large Pulse Laser in the center torso, and a 
Streak SRM-4 launcher in each side torso.  The Streaks share a one-ton ammo 
bin, while the Gauss Rifle has two tons of ammo to draw from.

Configuration E features the newest in Clan-tech weaponry, with each arm fitted 
with an ATM-12 launcher, and a Heavy Large Laser in the right side torso.  An 
ER PPC in the center torso and a pair of ER Medium Lasers in the left side 
torso round out the armament.  A three-ton targeting computer improves 
direct-fire, while three more double heat sinks, for a total of 19 overall, 
help dissipate waste heat.


Deployment:
The Charybdis was primarily deployed by Clan Steel Viper, mainly for their 
Krait Stars.  The formation of the Snake Alliance eventually led to the 
omnimech being deployed by the toumans of Clan Cloud Cobra and Clan Star Adder 
as well.  With the annihilation of the Clan Steel Viper in 3075, the remaining 
functional Charybdis omnimechs were either relegated to 2nd-line formations, 
mothballed, or outright destroyed.

King Cobra

2020-09-20T02:35:34.9770000

King Cobra 

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3070
Dry Cost: 29,267,333 C-Bills
Total Cost: 29,507,333 C-Bills
Battle Value: 3,123

Chassis: Cobra Kai Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Type 79 400 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Forging ZK11 Standard Armor
Armament:
    1 Type DDS "Kingston" ER PPC
    1 Series 4D-2 Heavy Large Laser
    2 Type XX "Great Bow" LRM-20s w/ Artemis IV FCS
    2 Series 2b ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Constantin Assembly Plant M27 A-E
    Primary Factory: Homer
Communications System: Build 1800-2 Tacticom
Targeting and Tracking System: System XXXIII Multitrack

Overview:
Created with the help of Clan Steel Viper and Clan Star Adder as part of the 
"Snake Alliance" during the Wars of Reaving, the King Cobra first made its 
appearance in 3070 in the Clan Cloud Cobra's touman.  Based on the now-extinct 
Storm Giant, the King Cobra was a powerful, yet mobile battlemech capable of 
engaging targets effectively at any range.


Capabilities:
Weighing in at 100 tons, the King Cobra is mobile for its size, due to the use 
of the Type 79 400XL Fusion Engine as its main powerplant.  The use of 
Endo-Steel chassis helps further save weight, while 18.5 tons of Forging ZK11 
Standard Armor would allow the 'mech to withstand a great deal of punishment.

In terms of long-range firepower, each arm has an Artemis-guided Type XX "Great 
Bow" LRM-20s, with each launcher supplied with two tons of ammunition; these 
are complemented by a Type DDS "Kingston" ER PPC mounted in the center torso.  
A Series 4D-2 Heavy Large Laser in the right side torso, complemented by a pair 
of Series 2b ER Medium Lasers, provide additional mid-to-close-range firepower. 
 A three-ton Targeting Computer improves direct-fire accuracy (and compensates 
for the Heavy Laser's inherent inaccuracy) while a whopping twenty-two double 
heat sinks provide great cooling capacity for the 'mech, although overheating 
could still be an issue.


Deployment:
The King Cobra is primarily deployed by Clan Cloud Cobra, although it has seen 
use in Clan Star Adder and Clan Steel Viper, until the latter was destroyed in 
a Trial of Annihilation in 3075.  Outside of those factions, the Clan Stone 
Lion is the only other faction to deploy the King Cobra battlemechs as part of 
their forces.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   152 points                5.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             400                      26.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             22(44)                   12.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 296                 18.50
    CASE Locations: LA, RA                                                 0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     31           42        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15        
                                           L/R Torso     21           30        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  12        
                                             L/R Arm     17           33        
                                             L/R Leg     21           40        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LRM-20                                       RA        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RA        -         1         1.00
LRM-20                                       LA        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LA        -         1         1.00
Heavy Large Laser                            RT        18        3         4.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         3         3.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
ER PPC                                       CT        15        2         6.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (12)                       RA        -         2         2.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (12)                       LA        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 31
4          7       7       5       0      4     2   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 3

Shogun IIC

2020-07-26T05:38:33.4700000

Shogun IIC 



Mass: 85 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 2863
Dry Cost: 10,265,033 C-Bills
Total Cost: 10,493,033 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,675

Chassis: Kitushi II Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Consolidated 340 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Pryzhok WM10
    Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Type 2 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1 Series 7K ER Large Laser
    2 Type XV LRM-15s
    2 Pattern J6 Streak SRM-6s
    2 Lambda Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Novy Minsky Armaments
    Primary Factory: New Kent
Communications System: Mercer 972
Targeting and Tracking System: GEG Pattern 491/8

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Source of Picture:

https://www.deviantart.com/mecha-zone/art/Battletech-Shogun-168724826

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Overview:
First created by Clan Steel Viper in 2863, the Shogun IIC was primarily an 
upgrade of the Star League-era Shogun battlemech.  The design was commissioned 
by Khan Sanra Mercer in order to help invigorate her Clan's touman, as well as 
help jump-start her Clan's fortunes.  While eventually relegated to second-line 
use due to the rise of the Omnimech, the Shogun IIC would prove its worth as a 
reliable 'mech, even more so than the laughable Phoenix Hawk IIC.

Capabilities:
Compared to the original, the Shogun IIC is clearly an improvement due to the 
use of Clan-tech, while still retaining the same 85-ton mass.  Clan Steel Viper 
designed the 'mech with an Endo-Steel Chassis, while 13.5 tons of Type 2 
Ferro-Fibrous armor provide maximum protection.

In terms of armament, each arm has a "Type XV"  LRM-15 launcher, complemented 
by a Series 7K ER Large Laser in the center torso, as its main long-range 
weapons.  Backing up these weapons are a "Pattern J6" Streak SRM-6 launcher on 
each side torso, as well as two Lambda Series Medium Pulse Lasers; one is 
mounted in the right side torso, while the other is head-mounted.  Each LRM has 
its own two-ton ammo bin, while each SRM was supplied with a ton of ammo to 
draw from.  To help keep waste heat under control, the Shogun IIC was fitted 
with 13 double heat sinks.

In terms of mobility, the Shogun IIC is powered by a Consolidated 340-rated 
Standard Fusion Engine, allowing the 'mech to reach a top speed of 64.8 km/h; 
at the same time, like the original, the Shogun IIC has three jump jets for 
added mobility.

Deployment:
Primarily deployed by Clan Steel Viper, the Shogun IIC started out as a 
front-line design, before eventually being relegated to second-line use.  
Production was eventually slowed, but not stopped completely.

After Clan Steel Viper was ejected from the Inner Sphere,  Khan Perigard Zalman 
initially planned on increasing production of the Shogun IIC in order to equip 
the newly-raised second-line formations, which were primarily consisted of 
freebirths; that plan was set aside in favor of the creation of the Scylla.

Uziel UZL-4S

2020-06-13T18:06:09.3070000

Uziel UZL-4S


Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Dry Cost: 10,752,000 C-Bills
Total Cost: 10,779,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,564

Chassis: Foundation E50 Endo-Steel
Power Plant: GM 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings 50
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Durallex Lite-R Light Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Defiance 250 Light PPC + PPC Capacitors
    2 Defiance Model XII ER Medium Lasers
    1 Harvester 20K SRM-6
    1 Defiance D5S Small Pulse Laser
    1 Norse Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Defiance Industries
    Primary Factory: Furillo
Communications System: Neil 6000-g
Targeting and Tracking System: RCA Instatrac Mark XXII

Overview:
Created during the early years of the era known as the "Wobbie Temper Tantrum", 
the Uziel UZL-4S was an attempt to improve on the aspects of the UZL-2S with 
newly discovered and experimental technologies.  First produced in 3070, the 
Uziel UZL-4S would soon see widespread use in the LAAF and AFFS, as well as the 
mercenaries and other allies that support them.


Capabilities:
Just like the UZL-2S that it was based on, the Uziel UZL-4S was designed to be 
a hard-hitting striker/reconnaisance unit.  The weapons system was overhauled, 
with only the Harvester 20K SRM-6 launcher being retained, albeit with its 
ammuntion now CASE-protected.  The arm-mounted PPCs were replaced with Defiance 
250 Light PPCs, with both coupled with a PPC Capacitor; this allows the UZL-4S 
to match the arm-mounted firepower of the UZL-2S.  Close-range firepower was 
further improved, with the addition of a Defiance Model XII ER Medium Laser in 
each side torso, while a Defiance D5S Small Pulse Laser mounted on the mech's 
"chin"(head) is intended to deal with enemy infantry/battlearmor.  An 
additional double heat sink was also squeezed in, increasing the total amount 
of double heat sinks to twelve.


In terms of protection, the armor has been replaced with ten tons of Durallex 
Lite-R Light Ferro-Fibrous, giving the Uziel a much thicker skin.  Besides 
improved armor, the UZL-4S also has Guardian ECM Suite, which provides 
protection against enemy electronics, as well as an effective counter to the 
Blakists' heavy C3 network use. 


Deployment:
As mentioned earlier, the Uziel UZL-4S is primarily deployed by the forces of 
the LAAF and the AFFS.  Other notable forces that had deployed this battlemech 
model include the Wolf's Dragoons, the Kell Hounds, and surprisingly, Clan 
Wolf-in-Exile.


Variants:
UZL-4SA - this sub-variant of the UZL-4S swaps the Guardian ECM Suite for a 
Beagle Active Probe.



UZL-4SW- a unique sub-variant only seen in Clan Wolf-in-Exile, this version 
replaces all of the weapons.  Each arm now has an Clan-spec ER Large Laser for 
long-range combat, while each side torso has an Clan-spec ER Medium Laser and a 
Micro Pulse Laser, while a Clan-spec Streak SRM-6 launcher replaces the 
original SRM-6 launcher.  The  Guardian ECM Suite was also dropped, and 
replaced with an experimental Watchdog System.

Princely Products for your Personal, potential power- Prince's Designs megathread

2018-05-14T16:42:13.7200000

I'm not a fan of cluttering up the forum with custom designs, so until Skyhigh gets some kind of armory system working I'm going to dump all my concepts into this one thread.

First off, who doesn't love an Atlas? Nobody, that's who! But what could be better than an Atlas? Why, an Atlas that can actually fire past ~270 meters!

I designed this initially to fit the Active Probe onto a command 'mech- outside of fluff reasons, in advanced rulesets it gives your commander bonuses against aircraft. With much further ranges and more overall damage, I really think until the advent of MMLs or experimental tech that this is the better Atlas you can make.

Atlas AS9-D

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 11,218,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,221

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  LRM-20
    2  PPCs
    1  LB 10-X AC
    1  SRM-6
    2  Medium Lasers
    1  Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   152 points                5.00
    Internal Locations: 5 LA, 5 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                300                      19.00
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 307                 19.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     31           47        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15        
                                           L/R Torso     21           32        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10        
                                             L/R Arm     17           34        
                                             L/R Leg     21           42        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(R) Medium Laser                             HD        3         1         1.00
Beagle Active Probe                          CT        0         2         1.50
LB 10-X AC                                   RT        2         6        11.00
(R) Medium Laser                             LT        3         1         1.00
LRM-20                                       LT        6         5        10.00
SRM-6                                        LT        4         2         3.00
PPC                                          RA        10        3         7.00
PPC                                          LA        10        3         7.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-20 (12)                                 LT        -         2         2.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 22
3          4       4       4       0      4     0   Structure:  8
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1, FLK 1/1/1

Whitworth WTH-2K (my first attempt at a Whitworth)

2020-05-06T02:21:25.4300000

Whitworth WTH-2K



Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3071
Dry Cost: 4,044,133 C-Bills
Total Cost: 4,101,133 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,108

Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Endo-Steel
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Light Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Lord's Light 4 Light PPC + PPC Capacitors
    1 Diverse Optics ER Medium Laser
    2 Shigunga Multiple-Missile Launch Series-5 MML-5s
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j

Overview:
Ever since its founding, the Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing was primarily 
focused on developing upgrades on the much-maligned Whitworth battlemech.  
Despite their best efforts, none of the upgrades developed have improved the 
Whitworth's reputation in the eyes of many Mechwarriors.  Still, the company 
perservered in their efforts, resulting in a variant known as the WTH-2K 
Whitworth, which made its debut in 3071.


Capabilities:
The WTH-2K variant of the Whitworth was primarily inspired by the WTH-1S and 
the WTH-K  models.  This variant utilizes the same Endo-Steel Internal 
Structure like the WTH-K, but drops the improved jump jets in favor of the 
original Jetlift versions.  In terms of armament, each arm is fitted with a 
Lord's Light 4 model Light PPC that's coupled with a PPC Capacitor, providing 
the 'mech with stronger direct-fire capabilities.  These are supported by an 
MML-5 launcher in each side torso, supplied with a ton of LRM ammo and one ton 
of SRM ammo. Rounding out the armament is a head-mounted Diverse Optics ER 
Medium Laser.  The WTH-2K has ten double heat sinks to dissipate waste heat, 
while CASE in each side torso improves protection against ammo explosions, 
although this required the use of XL Gyro in order to free up the necessary 
tonnage.


Deployment:
So far, only the DCMS makes use of this Whitworth variant.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    67 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 6 LA, 6 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                160                       6.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               XL                                                     1.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 128                  8.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           17        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     10           15        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12        
                                             L/R Leg     10           16        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Light PPC + PPC Capacitor                    RA        10        2         3.00
    Light PPC + PPC Capacitor                RA        5*        1         1.00
Light PPC + PPC Capacitor                    LA        10        2         3.00
    Light PPC + PPC Capacitor                LA        5*        1         1.00
MML-5                                        RT        3         3         3.00
MML-5                                        LT        3         3         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              HD        5         1         1.00
@MML-5 (SRM) (20)                            RT        -         1         1.00
@MML-5 (LRM) (24)                            LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
4j         2       2       2       0      2     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Alternate Timeline

2020-04-17T03:29:04.6070000

Does anyone have any of the designs that were posted by another member(I can not recall the name, it was his designs that sparked an idea for a megamek server on that theme) and myself for an alternate timeline where clan tech was never invented, but still they still returned with IS experimental and advanced tech? I must have done a lot of those designs in HMP which I lost due to HD crash many years ago.

LosTech custom weapons

2020-04-12T12:23:46.2170000

So... I'm after Lostech.

One of the discussions near the end of the previous Solaris 7 was a custom weapons thread.

I have some names of systems, I even have some stats in terms of tonnage and crits. I'm missing rules.

And the system I really want to recover is a rotary laser system. Lonely Coyote was the author before he passed.

There were 3 sizes of the system, One of them was 5 tons and 2 crits. Possibly it was a Rotary Laser -3. It was a hybrid energy/ammo weapon.

Other names or systems I've pulled out of an old file I was working on are:

Gauss enhanced Narc Launcher. I think it was just supposed to fire beacons to longer ranges.
Weighted 10 tons and 6 crits... So it probably did a bit more then just that.

Megaton Cannon. A system that linked medium lasers so they all hit the same spot.
4 tons and 3 crits for a 15 damage version.

Weapon Clamps. 2 tons. 2 Crits. I think they're supposed to allow hand held weapons to be carried without interfering with the other weapon systems on the mech. Or something like that. Old memories tell me there was supposed to be an artillery pod that goes with it.

Other things that I don't think were part of the original thread.
Mech Periscope. 1 ton 1 crit. Acts as a mast mount so a mech can see over things and spot for its own indirect fire.

Smoke Generator. Create a patch of smoke where you're standing now.

Then I have to wonder why past me decided I needed 8 tons of arrow IV ammo for 1 arrow IV. I mean, I'm not wrong, but it is a bit much as well.

In any case, Does anyone have old memories to help fill in the blanks?

Warships and Areotech musings

2020-04-09T17:47:44.2570000

Anons on the /btg/ boards turned me onto the fact that MegaMekLab now supports warships and nearly every kind of unit creator- my use of the program has pretty much only been aerotech, though it's quickly displacing SSW (end of an era...) for many in the fandom.

I didn't just start making ships either- I started poking through 3057 upgrade and the JHS: Terra listings for ships to modify in "sensible" and unique ways, mostly based around how the description of subcaps states it's another star league idea that was never followed through on (LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN-UNIVERSE) or how the Word might have redesigned the warships they used if they had the time and ability to.

Make a note tho- MML is not perfect. It didn't list the total number of heat sinks on most of my creations, so be forewarned you gotta export to text with MML still open and double-check everything; I only just realized like, 10 ships later .

Night Gyr (AA)

2020-03-22T19:40:15.4630000

Night Gyr (AA)

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 17,892,656 C-Bills
Total Cost: 17,892,656 C-Bills
Battle Value: 962

Chassis: JF 7 Light Endo-Steel
Power Plant: 300 JF 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: JF Standard
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    38.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Ironhold Gamma Complex
    Primary Factory: Ironhold
Communications System: JF 3048 Series II
Targeting and Tracking System: Ironhold Mk II

Overview:
After being reactivated in 3055 following a three-year rebuild, the ELH's 71st 
Light Horse Regiment found themselves facing their first test a month later, 
when they faced off against a Clan Jade Falcon raiding force.  Not only did the 
71st respulsed the enemy raid, but also captured a rare Night Gyr Omnimech as a 
result of their successful defence.  After successfully repairing the captured 
'mech, the 71st Light Horse modified the Night Gyr's loadout, resulting in a 
custom configuration known as "AA".


Capabilities:
The Night Gyr AA was armed in the same vein as the Rifleman II, with each arm 
carrying an LB 10-X Autocannon and a Large Pulse Laser, backed up by an ER 
Medium Laser in each side torso.  This weapons configuration made this specific 
Night Gyr fairly effective against enemy aircraft, although it could hold its 
own against enemy 'mechs as well.  If there is a limitation with this design, 
it is that the base 12 double sinks can only dissipate so much waste heat, 
requiring the pilot to keep an eye on the heat gauge.


Deployment:
The Night Gyr AA would be deployed primarily by the 71st Light Horse Regiment, 
where it proved its worth, and after three years of fending off the Jade Falcon 
raids, the 71st managed to recover three more Night Gyr Omnimechs.  By the time 
the 71st Light Horse Regiment fought against the Jade Falcons in Coventry in 
3058, the ELH unit managed to field a lance consisting of nothing but Night Gyr 
AA 'mechs.

Nevlaa (Clan Mongoose battlemech)

2020-01-05T08:09:34.4100000

Nevlaa


Mass: 55 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 2860 - 2868
Dry Cost: 5,952,517 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,979,517 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,704

Chassis: Series V Endo-Steel
Power Plant: RFUM  275 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Standart
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Compound Delta Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1 Mk. XVII ER PPC
    4 Series 1 Mk. 3	 ER Medium Lasers
    1 Clan Series 4d SRM-6
Manufacturer: Cudahy Assembly Plants Delta
    Primary Factory: Circe
Communications System: Block 7 TRACONM
Targeting and Tracking System: TRTTS-X Mk. II

Overview:
Named after the Punjabi term for the Indian gray mongoose, the Nevlaa was a 
medium-class battlemech that served in the front-line forces of the Clan 
Mongoose touman despite being a non-Omnimech design.  The Nevlaa was first 
deployed in 2860, and was notable for being the first 'mech to make use of the 
"Targeting Computer" Technology.


Capabilities:
Weighing at 55-tons, the Nevlaa stands at the top end of the medium-class 
scale.  The battlmech is fairly robust in terms of design and cost, as the only 
weight savings materials used are the Endo-Steel chassis and 9.5 tons of 
Ferro-Fibrous Armor for protection.  The 275-rated Standard Fusion Engine 
provides a top speed of 86.4 km/h, with the mobility further augmented by five 
jump jets.


Primarily inspired by the Guillotine battlemech, the Nevlaa has a Clan Mk. XVII 
ER PPC on its left arm, supported by four ER Medium Lasers, all of them Series 
1 Mk. 3 models; one is mounted in each side torso, while two of them are 
mounted on the right arm.  A Clan Series 4d SRM-6 launcher rounds out the 
armament, intended for breaching any holes created by the energy weapons.  
Fourteen double heat sinks provide respectable heat dissipation, although not 
optimal enough to allow for firing all of the weapons at once.  Finally, a 
two-ton Targeting Computer, the first of its kind, is tied to the direct-fire 
weapons, significantly increasing the accuracy, as well as lethality of all 
those weapons.


Deployment:
The Nevlaa was initially only deployed by Clan Mongoose, although it soon 
spread to other Clans.  After Clan Mongoose was absorbed by Clan Smoke Jaguar 
in 2868, production of the Nevlaa ceased.


Only the touman of Clan Mongoose utilized the Nevlaa in front-line combat; the 
other Clans only relegated the battlemech to either second-line or garrison 
forces.  After the demise of Clan Mongoose, most of the Nevlaa battlemechs 
would end up being mothballed.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    91 points                3.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 LT, 3 RT
Engine:             Fusion Engine                275                      15.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 182                  9.50
    Armor Locations: 4 LT, 3 RT
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     18           25        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10        
                                           L/R Torso     13           16        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10        
                                             L/R Arm     9            18        
                                             L/R Leg     13           25        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         2         2.00
SRM-6                                        CT        4         1         1.50
@SRM-6 (15)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 27
5j         4       4       2       0      2     2   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Protomechs!

2018-01-20T23:58:37.8630000

Man, ultraheavy protos are complete BS. Allow me to show you why!

Svartalfa 3 Superheavy Protomech 
Mass: 15 Tons 
Chassis: Glider 
Power Plant: 105 Fusion 
Cruising Speed: 6 kph 
Maximum Speed: 9 kph 
Jump Jets: None 
    Jump Jet Capacity: 0 meters 
Armor: Standard Proto armor 
Armament: 
Manufacturer: Unknown 
Primary Factory: Unknown 
Communications System: Unknown 
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown 

 
The Svartalfa 3 is the product of Clan Hell's Horses salvaging and taking back several Sprite protomechs, mainly the Sprite 1 and 2.
The Sprite 2 is fantasticly powerful, but the Hell's Horses knew that such a tainted design would not show well with the clan. The Svartalfa
Came from this problem- origionally, it was merely a Sprite that was visually redesigned.

The Svartalfa 3 took the longest to design, simply because of balancing problems witth flight and the weight of the gun. Hells horses 
wanted a glider not only because tthey could use the same chassis- it also made tactical sense, as it allowed fire from all angles without
worry aboutt intervening terrain as well as impressive speed. Notably, it uses a larger engine and very specific armor loads- it can still
fly after some successful hits from flak, and its armor is made to take specific hits from HAG20s which are becoming commonplace.
 
 
Type: Svartalfa 3 (Glider) 
Technology Base: Clan (Wars of Reaving) 
Tonnage: 15 
Battle Value: Incomplete 
 
Equipment:                        Mass 
Internal Structure:                1500 KG 
Engine:               105           3500 KG 
     Walking MP:      1 
     Running MP:      0 
     WiGE Cruise MP:  6 
     WiGE Flank MP:   9 
Heat Sinks:           12          3000 KG  
Cockpit:                          750 KG  
Armor Factor:         45          2250 KG  
                Internal       Armor 
                Structure      Value 
   Head            4             5  
   Torso           15             15  
   R/L Arm       4/4          5/5 
   Legs            8             10  
   Main Gun        2             5  


All Weapons and Ammo    Location    Mass(KG) 
ER Large Laser(1)                      MG          4000

Handheld Weapon Rules questions

2020-01-21T16:49:34.4330000

I'm trying to build an updated version of the Quickdraw QKD-8X- the one that carries handheld weapons and a head turret- to improve it's cheap cousin, the -8P. I've been staring at the rules in Total Warfare and Tactical Operations, and while I think I understand them I want to get another opinion (HACK COUGH Thunder CHOUGH) on this.

Lift Hoists allow a 'mech to carry half it's weight in something externally, and suffer no movement penalty up to half their tonnage. So this Quickdraw can carry a second handheld "gun" on it's back per pg.137 in Total Warfare.

Here's the problem:

The Cargo Carrier rules on pg.261 are poorly written (this is a 2006 edition, meaning there's been some updates since) and imply that the gun is considered "cargo" no matter what, meaning that the Quickdraw can either drop the cargo or unload the cargo if this is the case.
The "Carrying vs. Loading or Unloading Cargo" rules on pg. 137 implies that cargo can be picked up AND put down in a single turn: "if a unit simply carries cargo in the lift hoists, as opposed to loading or unloading it into cargo bays, the unit can lift or set down it's cargo in a single turn, though all the rules for cargo carries still apply".
However, those rules on Pg.261 state that Dropping cargo is all the unit can do- it costs 1MP and has a 1/2 chance of destroying the cargo being ditched.
If Loading, it has to spend a full turn without firing in it's hex for each 20 tons of item (gun) weight to unload/load a different one.
There are no specific rules for picking up Handhelds. Tac Ops says nothing but "Handheld weapons can be picked up or dropped during the End Phase of any turn." on pg. 316.

So for the 'mech, here's the question and issue. The lift hoist allows it to carry something up to 30 tons in weight, and here would allow the Quickdraw to carry a spare gun on it's back. If it wants to swap to it's other gun, it must first:

1. Decide whether it will Drop it's handheld, which will cost all of 1MP but has a 1 in 2 chance of destroying it irregardless of armor, OR Unload it's handheld, which will force it to expend a turn not firing whilst placing it gently on the ground. We will assume this takes a full turn.

2. Next turn, it moves to another hex and still has 1MP to expend. It can either Drop the gun on it's back- again a 1 in 2 chance of destroying it but would allow it to shoot- OR Unload the gun, which takes the rest of the Movement Phase.

The picking up of handhelds is considered to be in the end phase for Tactical Operations, so as far as I can tell in the second turn the Battlemech picks up the handheld and is ready to use it by turn 3. Am I reading this properly? And since this is using Tac Ops rules by its very nature, wouldn't dropping the handheld also risk damaging it instead of destroying it on the standard 1/10th the weight rules?

Nightstar NSR-9FS

2019-11-24T06:49:00.0430000

Nightstar NSR-9FS


Mass: 95 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3059
Dry Cost: 10,313,940 C-Bills
Total Cost: 10,413,940 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,605

Chassis: Norse-GM HeavyTRQ Mk. II Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Pitban 285 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Kallon Royalstar Heavy Type K Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Poland Main Model A Gauss Rifles
    1 Johnston High Speed ER PPC
    3 BrightBloom ER Medium Lasers
    1 Garret-Guardian Interface 2B Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: General Motors
    Primary Factory: Kathil
Communications System: Tek BattleCom
Targeting and Tracking System: DLK Type Phased Array Sensors

Overview:
The 2767 genesis of the Nightstar lies in the Amaris Civil War, when it was 
noticed that unit commanders, most of whom were piloting Marauder BattleMechs, 
were being targeted by troops loyal to Stefan Amaris. The 'Mech itself was only 
produced until the first year of the First Succession War, 2786, when both of 
the factories and engineers capable of producing the Nightstar were destroyed 
or killed - the Norse-Storm factory was savaged in a Marik raid, while the 
General Motors engineers on Kathil died in a freak accident.  About two hundred 
and fifty years later, both GM and Norse-Storm restarted production of the 
Nightstar; besides the primary NSR-9J model, both companies created their own 
unique variants of the Nightstar battlemech.

In GM's case, besides the more mobile NSR-9FC, the company also created another 
AFFS-exclusive variant of the Nightstar; the NSR-9FS.


Capabilities:
Created in 3059, the NSR-9FS was intended to be a more rugged variant of the 
Nightstar, and as a result, utilizes a 285-rated Standard Fusion Engine instead 
of the more fragile XL Engine.  However, the NSR-9FS was built with a lighter 
Endo-Steel chassis, thus saving some weight.

In terms of weaponry, the NSR-9FS has a Poland Main Model A Gauss Rifle  on 
each arm as its main weapons, supplied by five tons of ammunition.  These are 
backed by a Johnston High Speed ER PPC for long-range combat, and three 
BrightBloom ER Medium Lasers for close-range combat.  Twelve double heat sinks 
provide respectable heat dissipation, although repeated alpha-strikes could 
overtax the cooling system.

The Nightstar NSR-9FS has 18 tons of Standard Armor, a half-ton less compared 
to the other Nightstar variants, but it is still close to the maximum.  Besides 
armor, the side torsos are also fitted with CASE to counter any blowback from a 
Gauss Rifle explosion; furthermore, this Nightstar variant  also has a Guardian 
ECM Suite to counter any enemy electronics.


Deployment:
As mentioned earlier the NSR-9FS Nightstar variant was primarily limited to 
AFFS units; however, a surprising majority of them were found in 
Pro-Victor-aligned Davion units during the FedCom Civil War.

Beyond TRO:1945 - BattleTech Stats for Real-World Equipment

2019-11-19T22:56:04.9600000

TRO:1945 provided quite a good amount of material to work with in regards to historical equipment. However, there was so much more materiel in WWII than was shown in the TRO, especially in regards to the naval conflicts that formed the core of the Pacific War. Therefore, I turn to any fans of both BTech and history to help me, essentially, complete the TRO:1945.

For my first contribution, my grandfather served on the Iowa-class battleship New Jersey. Therefore, I put forward the following stats for her main armament, the 16"/50 Mk. 7 gun, extrapolated from my research into the weapon:

_____

Weight: 121.5t

Slots: 120

Ammunition: 2/3t

Range: 76 maps

Damage: 200 in target hex; 100 +1 hex; 50 +2 hexes*

Targeting Modifier: -1 (Against WWII enemies, only; +2, otherwise)

Note: Requires 2 turns to reload (Can only fire once every 3 turns)

*A thread I had read on the NavWeaps forums mentioned that the HE shells could leave a crater 6 meters deep and possessed a lethal radius of ~75 meters.

Wheeled Heavy APC HAPC 3070

2019-10-18T00:11:01.0030000

Wheeled Heavy APC HAPC 3070

Rules Level: Advanced Rules Technology Base: Inner Sphere Chassis Config: Wheeled Production Year: 3069 Extinct By: Never

Chassis: Standard Power Plant: 180 Fuel Cell Engine Cruising Speed: 108.0 km/h Maximum Speed: 162.0 km/h Armor: Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armament: 1 Small Laser 1 Infantry Compartment (3.0 tons) Manufacturer: Primary Factory: Communications System: Targeting and Tracking System:

Technology Base: Inner Sphere 20.00 tons Chassis Config: Wheeled Cost: 323,125 C-Bills BV2: 201 Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D

Equipment Mass Internal Structure: Fully Amphibious Standard 4.0 Engine: 180 Fuel-Cell Engine 8.5 Cruise MP: 10 Flank MP: 15 Heat Sinks: 1 - Single (1 in engine) 0.0 Control Equipment: 1.0 Lift Equipment: Power Amplifier: 0.50 Turret: 0.5 Armor: 39 points - Heavy Ferro-Fibrous 2.00 Armor Factor Front: 10 Left/Right: 8/8 Turret: 10 Rear: 3

Weapons and Ammo Location Heat Criticals Tonnage Small Laser T 1 1 0.50 Infantry Compartment (3.0 tons) BD 0 3 3.00

BattleForce Statistics MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. OV Armor: 1 Points: 2 10w 1 0 0 0 1 0 Structure: 1 Special Abilities: ENE, EE, TUR(1/0/0)

Hover APC HAPC 3070

2019-10-18T00:28:26.8430000

Hover APC HAPC 3070

Rules Level: Advanced Rules

Technology Base: Inner Sphere

Chassis Config: Hovercraft

Production Year: 3069

Extinct By: Never

Chassis: Flotation Hull

Power Plant: 60 Fuel Cell Engine

Cruising Speed: 108.0 km/h

Maximum Speed: 162.0 km/h

Armor: Heavy Ferro-Fibrous

Armament:

1 Small Laser

1 Infantry Compartment (3.0 tons)

Manufacturer: Innersphere

Primary Factory: General

Communications System: Any

Targeting and Tracking System: Any

Technology Base: Inner Sphere

10.00 tons

Chassis Config: Hovercraft

Cost: 185,625 C-Bills

BV2: 122

Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D

Equipment Mass

Internal Structure: Flotation Hull 1.0

Engine: 60 Fuel-Cell Engine 2.0

Cruise MP: 10

Flank MP: 15

Heat Sinks: 1 - Single (1 in engine) 0.0

Control Equipment: 0.5

Lift Equipment: 1.0

Power Amplifier: 0.5

Armor: 29 points - Heavy Ferro-Fibrous 1.50

Armor Factor

Front: 7

Left/Right: 6/6

Turret: 3

Rear: 7

Weapons and Ammo Location Heat Criticals Tonnage

Small Laser FR 1 1 0.50

Infantry Compartment (3.0 tons) BD 0 3 3.00

BattleForce Statistics MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. OV Armor: 1 Points: 1 10h 1 0 0 0 1 0 Structure: 1 Special Abilities: ENE, EE, TUR()

Solaris Skunk Werks 0.7.0 Stable Release

2019-10-08T19:34:59.2400000

Solaris Skunk Werks 0.7.0 is out.

You can download the newest version here: https://github.com/Solaris-Skunk-Werks/solarisskunkwerks#solaris-skunk-werks

Main Features and fixes:

Updated for Java 8
Dark Age Availability
Fixed various BV calculation issues (All BV calculations should be correct!)
More detailed BV breakdown
Corrected C-Bill Price Calculations
Shows Ammo cost of current loadout
Improved printing of Shields
Saving and Loading of Super Heavy Vehicles
Now using the modern logo
Fix security vulnerabilities when loading files

Other Bug Fixes

Would silently fail on opening
Would forget about fixed Case II with Omnimechs
Patchwork Armor would have display issues
Booby trap was not printing correctly
Primitive/Retrotech Battlemechs can now equip all armors
Can now save and load OmniMechs without configurations
iATM ammo names were corrected

RAM

2018-06-16T12:45:48.7030000

Ram RAM-01

Mass: 80 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 29,365,440 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,402

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 400 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h (118.8 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Hardened
Armament:
    10 Small Lasers
    2 Small Shields
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
What would happen if you took a Charger and doubled down on what made it such
a... "Unique" mech?

You Get the Ram. Faster, tougher, even more ridiculously short damage, and a
price tag that only makes sense in an age where XXL engines are used everywhere
else. Who would want such an impractical mech? The arena's of Solaris 7 of
course.

Capabilities:
And now that the token "oh look this can fit into the lore" speech has been
made...

Alpha Strike design. Which really did stem from a how can I improve the
charger. Went from "If I use a light engine I can improve the guns" to "If I
use an XL engine I can use hardened armor..." TSM, and the Shields for their
melee weapon abilities were kind of a given. The real bit of finessing things
was to keep the small laser armament so it only has a short damage range. This
in turn with its only 10 movement gives it the brawler discount of 25% of its
Point value cost.

Deployment:
This is not a finesse oriented design tactically. Run at target. Shoot for 3
if you have to. Melee for 6 as much as possible. Rely on heavy armor and
damage reduction from the shields to carry the day.

Gunner GUN-3D

2019-09-18T05:17:50.4970000

Gunner GUN-3D



Source of picture: https://cfw.sarna.net/wiki/images/1/18/Shockwave.jpg?timestamp=20101224034132

Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-D-A
Production Year: 3045
Cost: 6,029,210 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,490

Chassis: Achernar Special Type 5 Standard
Power Plant: GM 260 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Starguard CIV Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Exostar ER Large Laser
    1 General Motors Nova-5 Ultra AC/5
    1 Federated 10-shot LRM-10
    3 ChisComp 39 Medium Lasers
    1 Magna 200P Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Achernar Battlemechs
    Primary Factory: New Avalon
Communications System: Achernar Electronics HID-9
Targeting and Tracking System: Federated Hunter Mark II

Overview:
Named after the colloquial term for the artillery arm of the British Army, the 
battlemech known as "Gunner" was Achernar Battlemechs' attempt at creating an 
alternate to the Thunderbolt, as well as a complement to the Jagermech.  The 
Gunner was also the company's latest attempt at building heavy-class 
battlemechs, having produced the likes of the BattleAxe and the Hammerhands for 
the Federated Suns prior to the formation of the Star League.  First produced 
in 3045, the 65-ton Gunner was built using rediscovered "lostech" technology 
from the Helm Memory Core.

Capabilities:
In terms of long-range weaponry, the Gunner has a Federated 10-shot LRM-10 
launcher embedded in its right side torso, complemented by a General Motors 
Nova-5 Ultra AC/5 perched on top of the right side torso, and an Exostar ER 
Large Laser embedded in the left side torso.  Both the missile launcher and the 
autocannon are each supplied with two tons of CASE-protected ammo, with the 
autocannon ammo located in the left side torso, while the LRM ammo is in the 
right side torso.  A trio of ChisComp 39 Medium Lasers provide close-range 
back-up, with one per arm and one in the head, while a Magna 200P Small Pulse 
Laser in the center torso provides anti-infantry defence.  Ten double heat 
sinks provide respectable waste heat management.

The Gunner is powered by a GM 260 standard fusion engine, which provided a 
respectable max speed of 64.8 km/h, while 11 tons of Starguard CIV 
Ferro-Firbrous armor would ensure that the Gunner would be one tough nut to 
crack.

Deployment:
The Gunner is primarily deployed by AFFC forces.

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     104 points                6.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                260                      13.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 197                 11.00
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 7 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     21           30        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10        
                                           L/R Torso     15           22        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     10           20        
                                             L/R Leg     15           24        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
LRM-10                                       RT        4         2         5.00
Ultra AC/5                                   RT        1         5         9.00
ER Large Laser                               LT        12        2         5.00
Small Pulse Laser                            CT        2         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 HD        3         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (24)                                 RT        -         2         2.00
@Ultra AC/5 (40)                             LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 15
4          3       3       2       0      3     1   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1

Achillobator Ultraheavy Protomech

2019-03-25T04:24:50.7600000

Had an idea for a Protomech after being inspired by this image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ba/27/66/ba27660ff6f661327739b1f06665accc.jpg

Decided to go ultraheavy because with Protomechs bigger is really just better.

I don't really have any fluff for this. Something about Clan Hell's Horses. Blah, blah, blah.

Achillobator Ultraheavy Protomech
Mass: 15 tons
Power Plant: 135 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 64.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: 
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     2 AP Gauss Rifle
     1 Improved Heavy Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3112
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-E
Cost: 1,568,600 C-bills

Type: Achillobator 
Technology Base: Clan (Experimental) 
Tonnage: 15
Battle Value: 590
	
Equipment                                         Mass (kg)
Internal Structure                                1,500
Engine                        135                 4,500
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9 (12)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:                   7                   1,750
Cockpit:                                            750
Armor Factor:                 67                  3,350

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    4         9     
     Torso                   15        30    
     R/L Arm                4/4       6/6    
     Legs                    8         16    
     Main Gun                -         -     
	
Weapons and Ammo                       Location        Mass	
Improved Heavy Medium Laser               T            1000
AP Gauss Rifle                            LA            500
AP Gauss Rifle                            RA            500
Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle Ammo (31)      BD            775
Protomech Myomer Booster                  BD            375

Canis 3

2019-08-05T20:17:34.2900000

Canis 3



Source of picture:
http://cfw.sarna.net/wiki/images/3/3f/Canis.jpg?timestamp=20110118193018

Mass: 80 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3071
Cost: 18,654,600 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,542

Chassis: CAS Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Clan Type 320 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Forging ZK11 Standard Armor
Armament:
    2 Series 7Ja ER Large Lasers
    2 Model X Heavy Large Lasers
    2 Series 4 ATM-6s
Manufacturer: Ashton 'Mech Production Complex
    Primary Factory: Tamaron
Communications System: TJ6 "Bell" Integrated
Targeting and Tracking System: TRTTS Mark II CWS

Overview:
Making its debut in the early months of the Wars of Reaving, the Canis 3 was an 
alternate approach by Clan Coyote to improve on the 80-ton 2nd-line battlemech. 
 Unlike the Canis 2, the Canis 3 is a major overhaul of the design.


Capabilities:
Compared to the original and the second iteration, the Canis 3 had its original 
engine replaced with a 320XL version, giving it a max speed more in par with 
comparable designs of its weight class, although the jump jets were dropped in 
order to make the change possible.  Armor was also increased by a bit, up to 
15.5 tons of standard armor.

In terms of weaponry, each arm was fitted with an ER Large Laser and a Heavy 
Large Laser, all tied to a four-ton targeting computer.  These are complemented 
by an ATM-6 on each side torso.  Unfortunately, even with 19 double heat sinks, 
overheating is still a major issue that plagues this Canis variant.


Deployment:
This Canis variant would be deployed heavily by Clan Coyote, as well as its 
"Society" allies during the Wars of Reaving, although many would end up 
destroyed by the time the Reavings had ended.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   122 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             320                      11.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    9.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 247                 15.50
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     25           35        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15        
                                           L/R Torso     17           24        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10        
                                             L/R Arm     13           26        
                                             L/R Leg     17           34        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heavy Large Laser                            RA        18        3         4.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
Heavy Large Laser                            LA        18        3         4.00
ATM-6                                        RT        4         3         3.50
ATM-6                                        LT        4         3         3.50
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         4         4.00
@ATM-6 (10)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
@ATM-6 (ER) (10)                             RT        -         1         1.00
@ATM-6 (HE) (10)                             RT        -         1         1.00
@ATM-6 (HE) (10)                             LT        -         1         1.00
@ATM-6 (ER) (10)                             LT        -         1         1.00
@ATM-6 (10)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 25
4          5       5       2       0      4     3   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Marshall MSH-2L

2019-07-14T16:59:42.0730000

Marshall MSH-2L

Mass: 55 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-E-A
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 5,708,857 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,646

Chassis: Crucis-E Endo-Steel
Power Plant: CoreTek 275 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings 80-Beta
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Johnston High Speed ER PPC
    1 Harpoon-6 SRM-6
    4 Intek Medium Lasers
    2 Blazefire Spreadshot Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Johnston Industries
    Primary Factory: New Syrtis
Communications System: Johnston Wide Band
Targeting and Tracking System: Sync Tracker (39-42071)

Finally, I got over my writer's block. Anyways, reviews are always welcome.  
Also, picture above is from www.sarna.net.

Overview:
Johnston Industries surprised everyone (including ComStar) when the company 
unveiled the 55-ton Marshall, a few months after the unveiling of the Caesar 
battlemech.  Besides being  Johnston Industries' attempt at creating the 
medium-class battlemech, the Marshall was also the company's first battlemech that 
was built with an Endo-Steel Chassis.  While the design was primarily 
influenced by the Griffin and the Wolverine, the Marshall was sometimes called 
the "baby Battlemaster" due to its somewhat passing resemblance of the 85-ton 
Battlemaster.

Capabilities:
The Marshall's primary long-range weapon is a Johnston High Speed ER PPC, which 
is mounted on the right arm.  For close-range, the Marshal has two Intek Medium 
Lasers in each side torso, further augmented by a Harpoon-6 SRM-6 launcher on 
the left side torso, supplied with one ton of CASE-protected ammunition bin.  
Furthermore, to counter enemy infantry attacks, the Marshall has two Blazefire 
Spreadshot Small Pulse Lasers, both of them mounted on the left arm.  Eleven 
double heat sinks provide adequate cooling capability, although the cooling 
system could get overwhelmed if all the weapons are fired simultaneously.

The Marshall's CoreTek 275-rated Standard Fusion Engine provides a respectable 
max ground speed of 86.4 km/h, while its mobility is further enhanced by five 
jump jets, with two in each leg, and one in the rear torso.  Finally, 9.5 tons 
of Ferro-Fibrous Armor ensure that the Marshall is well-protected.

Deployment:
The Marshall would be well-received by forces on both sides of Federated 
Commonwealth, with a respectable number of orders placed for the battlemech.  
However, demand for the Marshall would significantly increase during the Clan 
Invasion; as a result, many of the produced Marshalls were sent to units on 
the Clan front.

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    91 points                3.00
    Internal Locations: 4 LT, 4 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                275                      15.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 170                  9.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 6 RT, 3 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     18           23        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10        
                                           L/R Torso     13           20        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     9            18        
                                             L/R Leg     13           20        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
2 Small Pulse Lasers                         LA        4         2         2.00
2 Medium Lasers                              RT        6         2         2.00
SRM-6                                        LT        4         2         3.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LT        6         2         2.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 16
5j         3       3       1       0      2     1   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Porcupine II PRC-II-3N

2019-06-13T00:13:39.6600000

Porcupine II PRC-II-3N

Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: NCIS Endo Steel Type L
Power Plant: Consolidated 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 216 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: LAW Gambeson Impact-Resistant
Armament:
     1 ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Mualang Alpha
     Primary Factory: Coudoux
Communication System: Sipher CommSys 5
Targeting & Tracking System: Cat's Eyes 7
Introduction Year: 3113
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-X-E
Cost: 10,153,530 C-bills

Overview
In the wake of the 2nd Combine-Dominion War, the Clan Nova Cat Touman was devastated and
Combine forces once again took up garrisons in the Irece Prefecture. During this time,
Clan citizens were relegated to what were effectively reservations. The Combine also seized
control the Clan manufacturing plants in the Prefecture, including the Mualang Alpha plant
where the Morrigan was produced. A short time thereafter, a new and unconventional
BattleMech began rolling out of the Mualang Alpha plant in limited numbers.

Capabilities
Though it is essentially another variant of the Morrigan, utilizing the same core
components, the Porcupine II was given a more traditional Inner Sphere designation.
Built around the same chassis, engine and electronics as the Morrigan, the Porcupine II
shows very little resemblance. Where the Morrigan was sleek and graceful, the Porcupine II,
with its protruding spikes and shambling impact-resistant armor, evokes the stuff of
nightmares. This external transformation is all to optimize it's primary offensive
capability; a devestating charge. The spikes and armor ensure that the Porcupine II can
charge even the largest opponents and emerge relatively unscathed. In addition, they help
mitigate any retaliatory physical attacks, should the target survive the impact.

Using the same fusion engine as the Morrigan also gives the Porcupine II the same safe top
speed of 130 kph. However, the Porcupine II also utilizes a Supercharger and MASC allowing
it to achieve speed bursts up to 216 kph, lending even more destructive force to its charge.
An impact from a Porcupine II at full speed can topple even an assault mech.

Finally, the Porcupine II carries only a single ranged weapon, an ER Large Laser in its
right arm. Intended only to engage foes at long range while maneuvering to find an open
charging lane, the Porcupine II retains the advanced targeting computer of the Morrigan.


Deployment
Deployed exclusively among Combine forces, Porcupine IIs are used almost exclusively as
shock troops. Though Clan doctrine often places solhama warriors in such roles, the
Porcupine II relies on pure physical impact to achieve it's results. As such, the Nova Cats
never showed any interest in it.

Type: Porcupine II
Technology Base: Mixed (Experimental) 
Tonnage: 35
Battle Value: 1,627

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
	Walking MP: 8
	Running MP: 12(20)
	Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Impact-Resistant)112                     8

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            11        16    
     Center Torso (rear)               5     
     R/L Torso               8         13    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  3     
     R/L Arm                 6         12    
     R/L Leg                 8         13    


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage	
Spikes                   LL        1        -       0.5   
Spikes                   CT        1        -       0.5   
Spikes                   RT        1        -       0.5   
Targeting Computer       RT        1        -       1.0   
Supercharger             RT        1        -       1.0   
Spikes                   LA        1        -       0.5   
Spikes                   LT        1        -       0.5   
MASC                     LT        1        -       1.0   
Spikes                   RL        1        -       0.5   
Spikes                   HD        1        -       0.5   
Spikes                   RA        1        -       0.5   
ER Large Laser           RA        1        12      4.0

Apollo APL-3WB

2019-05-20T17:04:28.2700000

Apollo APL-3WB

 

Mass: 55 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Jihad
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3076
Cost: 5,137,423 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,386
Chassis: Earthwerks APL I Standard
Power Plant: DAV 220 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Chilton 360
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Krupp MML-9s
    3 Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers
    1 Diverse Optics Type 10P Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Earthwerks Incorporated
    Primary Factory: Keystone
Communications System: Neil 6000
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret A6

Overview:

During Operation SCOUR, the Word of Blake forces were slowly being pushed back 
by the Allied Coalition forces led by Devlin Stone.  The Blakists were throwing
everything at their enemies, including actual kitchen sinks, and while the 
Coalition Forces did suffer a massive amount of damage, the Blakists suffered 
just as much, if not worse.

In desperation, the Blakists resorted to deploying some of their Protectorate 
Militia Divisions, with battlemechs modified and/or upgraded with the latest 
technology available.  One of those modified battlemechs was the APL-3WB Apollo.

Capabilities:
Unlike the original Apollo, which was intended to pummel enemies from long-range, the 
APL-3WB model is a bit more flexible, although it seems to be better suited for urban combat.  
Rather than having an LRM-15 in each side torso, this Apollo variant replaces
those launchers with an MML-9 in each side torso, with each launcher supplied with
one ton of LRM ammo, and one ton of SRM ammo.Supporting these launchers are an 
ER Medium Laser on each arm, an ER Medium Laser in the center torso, and a
Small Pulse Laser in the center torso as well.  However, with only ten double heat sinks, 
the APL-3WB is susceptible to heat issues.  For protection, the Apollo APL-3WB has 10.5 tons 
of Ferro-Fibrous armor, and all of the ammunition is CASE-protected.  This variant of the
Apollo is also more mobile, as each leg was fitted withtwo Chilton 360 jump jets.

Battle History:
During the Blakist counterassault on Dyev in December 3076, the Blakists' Third Bryant, 
First Lipton, and Second New Earth Protectorate Militia Divisions all deployed several 
Apollo APL-3WB battlemechs as part of their forces.  Both the  battlemechs and the 
Blakist units that deployed them were destroyed by the Ghost Bears.

Deployment:
The Apollo APL-3WB variant is mainlydeployed in Word of Blake Protectorate Militias, 
primarily for defensive purposes, with the exception of the disastrous Blakist counterattack 
in Dyev.

2-part Design Contest

2019-04-25T02:38:10.0400000

Part 1 - Building a Unit

The "classic" lance structure (as extolled by the original manual that came with the boxed BattleTech game) was composed of 2 Heavy, 1 Medium, and 1 Light 'Mech (specifically a Marauder, an Orion, a Hunchback, and a Spider). This lance, once each weight class is assigned a point value, comes out to 9 points. A company (3 lances) would be a total of 27 points.

So I came up with the following structure for the first part of the challenge:
Point Assignment

Light 1
Medium 2
Heavy 3
Assault 4

Total Points: 30

Develop your unit ('Mechs only) using the point structure above to the maximum value. You will use these 'Mechs in the second part of the challenge. The 'Mechs available for the challenge will be those from the original TRO 3025. Any of them are available for you to use (even the LAMs if you decide to go that route).

Part 2 - Upgrade Challenge

Unknown Location
Unknown Time

Your jumpship comes out into a star system that is unfamiliar to you. Your unit was headed across the corridor of stars that had once been home to the Terran Hegemony when the jumpship hit a spatial anomaly (yes, I took the idea from Far Country). Now you find that the jumpship is damaged, but the good news is that the jumpship can be repaired. Your unit needs to rest following the recent battles that you've been part of and the unit needs something to take their mind off the situation.

The astrogation department on the jumpship struggles to identify the location in relation to the rest of the Inner Sphere, but does manage to identify parts of the solar system that you find yourself in. Two large debris belts border the habitation zone, also known as the Goldilocks zone. Several gas giants are also in the system with a myriad of moons around them. The telescopes identify a pair of worlds that exist in the habitation zone and work continues apace as the department studies both worlds.

Slowly a picture of life on the outer planet comes in showing that it is a blasted desert world much like Mars with several large structures seen on the surface. The other world seems to be pristine, almost a copy of Terra, pastoral in appearance. Structures are also visible on this world, but unlike the other world seem to be in good shape. As your unit gathers together, the decision comes to undock from the jumpship and make a run to the pastoral world for the time being to keep your unit members from being underfoot while the jumpship crew makes repairs.

As the first dropships arrive around the pastoral world, more extensive structures are seen. The largest appears to be a massive tower with a huge symbol on it. The computers manage to identify the symbol as the Cameron Star. Once again a vote is taken and the crew decides to explore the area further. The first few dismounted MechWarriors identify a large cache of explosives, massive amounts of pentaglycerine. A series of igniters are connected to them, but they obviously haven't been detonated. Closer examination shows that a large rat was fried at the main junction when it tried to gnaw at the wires. It seems to be that the structure was supposed to be destroyed at some point in the past.

Deeper exploration shows a working terminal. As you approach you see that a series of cameras have been following your progress across the room. The terminal's display comes to life: "Enter your request..." After several hours of work you find that the terminal is just the tip of the metaphorical iceberg. The facility is a Terran Hegemony Refit and Repair Station. It is completely automated and can modify, repair, and upgrade BattleMechs using the stored supplies. The system is fully automated, the 'Mech enters one end, and exits with the modifications from the other end.

More questions come to mind and your unit as a whole decide to proceed with the experiment.

Instructions: Use your created lances (from above) and upgrade them using Star League equipment (list to follow in another post, damn word limit). Keep in mind that supplies are limited and you will have to make some design considerations.

Marauder MAD-4D

2019-03-28T02:02:40.9770000

Marauder MAD-4D

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-D-A
Production Year: 3047
Cost: 7,211,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,726

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: GM 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    2 Magna Hellstar PPCs
    1 Donal PPC
    3 Magna Mk II Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Sarao Steelworks
    Primary Factory: Franklin
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban HiRez

Overview:
With the rediscovery of the Helm Memory Core, the ensuing technological 
renaissance led to the improvents in military equipment, medical treatments, 
and purification equipment for water, atmospheres, and whole planetary 
environments, despite ComStar's futile clandestine interference attempts.  A 
small company known as Sarao Steelworks, based on the Davion-aligned planet of 
Franklin, was one of the companies that benefited from the renaissance, and 
soon grew to be a leader in successfully mass-producing double heat sinks (also 
known as "Freezers") for the AFFS (and later on, the AFFC).  The company would 
later branch out into battlemech-refitting as well, primarily the replacement 
of heat sinks with Freezers, though the company does weapon and armor 
replacements as well, resulting in new variants of certain battlemechs; one of 
these new variants was the Marauder MAD-4D.


Capabilities:
The Marauder MAD-4D is a modest upgrade of the MAD-3D model used by the AFFS.  
The chassis was mainly the same, but the 20 heat sinks were replaced with 16 
double-strength versions, significantly improving the cooling capacity.  
Protection was also upgraded, as Sarao Steelworks replaced the original armor 
with 12.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.

In terms of weaponry, the MAD-4D retains the originial's arm-mounted weapons.  
However, Sarao Steelworks replaced the Large Laser on the right torso was 
replaced with a Donal PPC, and also improved the mounting of the weapon; due to 
the Donal's distinct 'long-barrel' design, the MAD-4D appears to have a similar 
silhouette as the MAD-3R Marauder.  Close-range firepower was slightly 
improved, by adding another Magna Mk II Medium Laser in the center torso.


Deployment:
The Marauder MAD-4D variants were mainly deployed by AFFC forces currently 
stationed in the Draconis and Capellan Marches, although this variant has been 
used for AFFC pirate-hunting operations as well.

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                300                      19.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 224                 12.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 6 LT, 3 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           30        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15        
                                           L/R Torso     16           22        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10        
                                             L/R Arm     12           23        
                                             L/R Leg     16           30        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPC                                          RA        10        3         7.00
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
PPC                                          LA        10        3         7.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
PPC                                          RT        10        3         7.00
Medium Laser                                 CT        3         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 17
4          4       4       3       0      3     1   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

TRO 3050 Refit Guide

2018-12-22T05:01:38.5230000

Hey guys, after a long Hiatus I have returned from the grave to grace you with a new project that I have been working on. I always found it kind of strange that there was such a huge jump from the old TRO 3025 to 3050 gear without many references to anything in between. The goal of this project is to propose some ideas of typical refit kits that may have popped up to supplement the cutting edge designs shown in TRO 3050. One rule i followed was that all refits expressed were to be no higher than Class D Maintenance refits, something that the military forces of the IS would be able to do during their regular maintenance cycles.

As of yet I have not started working out the fluff on the designs and will be working on that next.

Pillager PLG-2Z

2017-04-22T20:15:36.3230000

Pillager PLG-2Z

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Succession Wars
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 9,216,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,895

Chassis: HildCo Heavy Type VIIQT Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: HildCo Model 13
    Jump Capacity: 60 meters
Armor: StarSlab/9.5 Mk II Standard Armor
Armament:
    2  Autocannon/10s
    1  Large Laser
    3  Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: HildCo Interplanetary
    Primary Factory: St. Ives
Communications System: CeresCom Recon Model 12k
Targeting and Tracking System: C-Apple Churchill

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspired by JadeWolf's Pillager PLG-1NL.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Overview:
During the first stages of the Reunification War, many of Pillagers that were 
deployed by the SLDF were the PLG-1N models.  While respectable for its role, 
the Pillagers of this model were eventually relegated to garrison duty, as  
they were replaced by the more advanced PLG-3Z models for front-line duty 
during the duration of the war.

During the Succession Wars, the Pillagers was thought to be extinct, as HildCo 
Interplanetary did not build anymore after losing the ability to build the 
PLG-3Z's XL Engine and Gauss Rifles, and the company curiously did not restart 
production of the original PLG-1N. 

However, Cunningham's Commandos, a mercenary unit under AFFS employ, somehow 
stumbled upon a functional, albeit ancient and heavily damaged PLG-1N Pillager 
chassis during one of their missions.  After the 'mech was repaired, the 
Pillager was refitted with new weapons, and was given a new model designation, 
"PLG-2Z".


Capabilities:
When the salvaged PLG-1N Pillager was first brought in for repairs by the merc 
unit, it was found that the 'mechs Class-20 Autocannons and the SRM-4 were 
damaged beyond repair. As a result, these weapons were removed, and replaced, 
altering the 'mech's weapon profile.

Opting for a slightly longer range and longevity in exchange of firepower, the 
Class-20 Autocannons were replaced with Class-10 versions.  Also, rather than 
replace the SRM-4 with another launcher, the merc unit opted to swap it with a 
Large Laser to complement the new smaller autocannons.  Finally, the medium 
lasers were kept as they were, except for the head-mounted one; it was 
front-mounted instead.

Finally, these changes also allowed for more armor to be mounted on the 'mech, 
increasing the protection up to 19 tons.


Deployment:
This variant of the Pillager was with the Cunningham's Commandos for ten years; 
it was last deployed defending against a pirate raid, where it suffered 
irrepairable damage.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     152 points               10.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                300                      19.00
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5
    Jumping MP: 2 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 LL, 1 RL                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             16                        6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 304                 19.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     31           40        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  21        
                                           L/R Torso     21           28        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  14        
                                             L/R Arm     17           33        
                                             L/R Leg     21           42        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
Autocannon/10                                RT        3         7        12.00
Autocannon/10                                LT        3         7        12.00
Large Laser                                  CT        8         2         5.00
Medium Laser                                 HD        3         1         1.00
@AC/10 (20)                                  RT        -         2         2.00
@AC/10 (20)                                  LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 18

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 19
3/1j       4       4       0       0      4     0   Structure:  8
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, AC 2/2/0

Wolfhound IIC 3

2018-12-30T02:14:43.3930000

Wolfhound IIC 3

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 5,667,030 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,129

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous

Armament:

1 ER PPC
4 ER Medium Lasers

Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:

When Phelan Kell was inducted into the Wolf Clan as a Warrior, his original battlemech, a Wolfhound nicknamed "Grinner" was upgraded with Clan technology,resulting in the creation of the Wolfhound IIC. This Clan-tech incarnation of the Wolfhound had an ER Large Laser on its right arm as its main long-range weapon, supported by three Medium Pulse Lasers and a rear-mounted ER Medium Laser. Fourteen double heat sinks are enough to keep heat levels at a minimum as long as the rear-mounted laser does not see use.

Phelan Kell would later experiment with the weapons layout of his Wolfhound IIC, resulting in the creation of two variants of the battlemech. The first variant, known as the Wolfhound IIC 2, trades cooling ability for accuracy, as it reduced the double heat sinks to ten, and replaced the ER Medium Laser and ER Large Laser with Pulse versions, as well as adding an ECM Suite. The second variant was the antithesis of the first variant, and was known as the Wolfhound IIC 3.

Capabilities:
Like the original Wolfhound IIC, this variant is built with an Endo-Steel chassis and protected by 6.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. This Wolfhound IIC
variant also retains the original's fourteen double heat sinks, as well as its XL Fusion Engine.

Like the original, this Wolfhound IIC variant sports an all-energy variant, with an ER PPC on the right arm as its main long-range weapon. This is supported by four ER Medium Lasers, with one per side torso, and two in the center torso; suprisingly, the second ER Medium Laser is also facing forward.
All of the weapons are tied to a two-ton Targeting Computer, making each shot
more accurate.

Deployment:
There are no known records in regards of the deployment of the Wolfhound IIC 3.

Victor VTR-9D2

2018-08-25T00:45:12.1470000

Victor VTR-9D2



Mass: 80 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-D-A
Production Year: 3045
Cost: 8,555,520 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,918

Chassis: HildCo Type V Standard
Power Plant: Pitban 320 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Swingline X-1000
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Poland Main R Gauss Rifle
    3 Magna Mk II Medium Lasers
    1 Holly SRM-4
    1 Starflash Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Sarao Steelworks
    Primary Factory: Franklin
Communications System: Opus III Highbeam
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j (Mendham)


Overview:
After losing Independence Weaponry to the DCMS after the War of 3039, the AFFS 
no longer had access to the 80-ton Victor battlemech, which was considered the 
primary assault 'Mech of choice for House Davion forces.  As a result, the 
Davions made do with purchasing the new VTR-9D models from the rebuilt HildCo 
factory in the St. Ives Compact and funding the construction of Styk's Tao 
MechWorks.

However, the AFFS also contracted Sarao Steelworks to produce a limited amount 
of Victor battlemechs as well; the company was relatively small compared to the 
likes of heavyweights like GM and Achernar Battlemechs, but has since grown due 
to the company's success at mass-producing double heat sinks.  But rather than 
fully copy the VTR-9D model, the Franklin-based company opted to create their 
own model instead, resulting in the VTR-9D2 model.


Capabilities:
Like the VTR-9D model, Sarao Steelworks' VTR-9D2 model of the Victor replaced 
the massive Autocannon with a Johnston Industries' Poland Main R Gauss Rifle, 
supplied with three tons of ammo.  However,  Sarao Steelworks replaced the 15 
single heat sinks with 10 double heat sinks, freeing up tonnage while improving 
cooling capacity.  As a result, besides the two Medium Lasers on the left arm 
and the SRM-4 in the left shoulder, Sarao Steelworks also was able to add 
another Medium Laser in the center torso, as well as a head-mounted Small Pulse 
Laser for anti-infantry duty.  


Protection was also improved, by replacing the original armor with 12.5 tons of 
Ferro-Fibrous armor, as well as adding CASE in both side torsos.

Electronics was also slightly overhauled, retaining the original Communication 
System, while replacing the Target-and-Tracking system with the Garret D2j 
model produced by Mendham Electronics.


Deployment:
Like the VTR-9D, the Victor VTR-9D2 became a favored assault 'Mech of choice 
for Davion forces.  At the same time, Sarao Steelworks was further contracted 
to refit and convert any of the AFFS' remaining Victor VTR-9B models into the 
VTR-9D2 version.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     122 points                8.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                320                      22.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 224                 12.50
    Armor Locations: 7 LT, 7 RT
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     25           34        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15        
                                           L/R Torso     17           24        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10        
                                             L/R Arm     13           25        
                                             L/R Leg     17           24        

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         7        15.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LA        6         2         2.00
SRM-4                                        LT        3         1         2.00
Medium Laser                                 CT        3         1         1.00
Small Pulse Laser                            HD        2         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            RT        -         3         3.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 19
4j         4       4       2       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Patriarch PTH-081 MilitiaMech

2018-08-15T04:14:39.4800000

About a year or so ago, before the old Solaris7 shut down, I'd been looking through my copy of Tactical Operations and came across the rules for handheld weapons. Curious, I wondered what possibilities could arise from it. Then I acquired a copy of TRO: Prototypes and the Quickdraw variant therein gave me the final inspiration. The result was one of the last things I posted on the old site, and it returns here. (No formatting for the moment as I'm typing this out on my phone.) Patriarch PTH-081 100 tonnes Industrial Internal Structure Torso-Mounted Cockpit 3/5/3 movement points (300 Standard Fusion Engine) 19 tonnes of Heavy Industrial Armor (304 points) Head: 8 Center Torso: 50/12 Left/Right Torsos: 32/10 Left/Right Arms: 34 Left/RIght Legs: 41 19 Single Heat Sinks Industrial Triple-Strength Myomer 2 Heavy Machine Guns (1 in each Leg) 1/2 tonne HMG Ammunition (Left Torso) 2 Large Lasers (Both in the Head) 1 Retractable Blade (Right Arm) 1 C.A.S.E. Unit (Left Torso) 1 Guardian ECM Unit (Right Torso) So far, my own calculations have the Patriarch costing 12,204,000 C-Bills and 1,699 BV. Not bad. Now, here's where the magic happens. I was thinking that the Patriarch would be marketed to militias that can't afford an Omnimech with the ability to carry ~37 tons of weapons. The I-TSM allows the Patriarch to effectively have 20 tons of pod-space through its handheld weapon mount. Additionally, if the Patriarch's weapon set-up is proving insufficient, the 'Mech can rendezvous with a nearby supply truck and swap out its configuration in the middle of battle, granting it even more versatility than an Omni'. The Patriarch's manufacturer ships out each unit with the following handheld weapons:

Hand held weapons

2018-07-26T01:08:42.7730000

MaxTech has rules for handheld weapons on pg 77-78. I've been contemplating the option for LAM since they can't Omni, and even if rule's are allowed that make OmniLAM's possible I'm fairly sure handheld weapons could be cheaper.

I just wondered whats out there or what some good suggestions would be for a medium glass cannon even if not LAM, ie I want to use medium to long range weapons where possible, but I can def see how an Inferno-OS could be useful in a forest or fuel depot..

Menhit Assault Omni Hovercraft (And maybe other designs someday.)

2018-08-04T20:03:19.5070000

Mostly just writing things down to keep track of them.

Menhit Assault Omni Hovercraft.

A super Heavy hovercraft at 90 tons, it combines the speed of a light to medium mech, with the firepower of a heavy mech, and the armor of an assault mech. Though to be fair, with the extra hit locations of a super heavy unit, that armor is a bit spread out.

90 tons 7/11
-18 Super Heavy structure
-18 305 XL engine (-1 Slot)
-9 Lift equipment
-4.5 Controls
-16.5 Ferro Armor (-1 slot)
-2 Turret

22 tons and 21 equipment slots remaining for Omni Configurations

Prime
-14 14 SRM-4
-6 Ammo
-2 4 ERSmall Lasers

This one is less about creativity and more about pumping up the damage numbers in alpha strike. Originally it was supposed to have a battery of AP Gauss on it, but latter checking showed I ran out of equipment slots that way. So I modified it while keeping the Alpha strike stats the same.

A
-6 4 iATM-3
-2 Ammo
-2.5 5 ERSmall Lasers
-.5 AMS
-1 Ammo
-10 Infantry Transport

Infantry transport obviously. Not a particularly well made one though. It should have SRM-6's or LRM-10+'s to deploy smoke for cover. Instead it once again resorts to cheap tactics to pad out the alpha strike damage numbers. On the other hand, that is potential for great hilarity with this thing. It can drop 2 points of battle armor in a single turn. And In alpha strike deployed infantry can shoot on the turn they get deployed. So in theory if this thing gets into short range a target could be facing 3 7 point attacks suddenly (Ok, so the BA design will have to be posted at another time.) Also, I should really put a super charger on it...

B
-7.5 3 LRM-10
-3 Ammo
-.5 AMS
-1 Ammo
-6 LPL
-2 4 AP Gauss
-1 Ammo
-1 ECM

And then I thought, I really miss the Smoke LRM's I should of put on the previous model. And the AP Gauss's from the previous previous model. And this happened. At Least its behaving normally and doesn't have some sort of gimmick behind it.

C
-6 Large Pulse Laser
-13 HAG30
-3 Ammo

So... Back story... The Menhit is supposed to be a front line Clan Stone Lion design, intended to be able to directly match up against mechs (Even to the point where single Menhit's will challenge mechs to duels). Because after the wars of reaving I really didn't expect the mech factories to be fully up and running, and the Ex-hell horses still have a love for tanks. Also I think I remember somewhere that the horses like HAG's. So here is the classic Main gun / secondary gun don't mind me I'm just a tank configuration.

D
-2 super charger
-12 UAC-20
-4 Ammo
-4 2 Medium Pulse Lasers

And Finally, that supercharger I've always wanted. With an UAC-20. And some Medium pulse lasers. You know, for scale. Also it can charge for 9 damage. Just saying.

Now back when I was originally planning this design, it was supposed to be part of a trio of designs all made by the Stone Lions. Sadly I don't remember the names, but I think I was going with an Egyptian theme. Menhit herself is an Egyptian goddess who of course has some tie on the concept of "War" The second Hovercraft was supposed to be on the flanks of a menhit formation. A bit faster, and a more dedicated long range sniper/skirmisher. Third design, not a clue. But would probably be a scout to fill out the roles.

Obsidian Idol

2018-07-26T09:42:26.3130000

Obsidian Idol OKS-O

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-E-E-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 25,142,500 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,253

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    59.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Painting the town red: Blockbuster BB-001

2017-10-12T22:57:37.2830000

                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Blockbuster BB-001
Designer:           lucho
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            95
Configuration:      Tripod BattleMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3146
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         13,472,843 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,285

Structure:            Endo Steel
Power Plant:          285 Fusion
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    2 Small X-Pulse Lasers
    1 Long Tom Artillery Cannon
    2 ER Medium Lasers
    2 PPCs
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

================================================================================================
Overview:
    Designed to support urban assaults, the Blockbuster is aptly named. It's sole purpose is
    that of citybuster.Capable of clearing a path through the densest of terrain and blowing
    holes in the strongest of defenses,the BB-001 is a boon to field commanders that face
    stubborn opposition.

Capabilities:
    Based upon an advanced chassis and employing a unique tripod configuration, the Blockbuster
    is meant for slow and steady advances. While not fast, the assault class mech boasts
    excellent mobility in even the most difficult terrain. Heavy armor further enhances the
    mech's staying power.
    
    Offensively, the Blockbuster's focus hinges upon a massive Long Tom Cannon for saturation
    bombardments of enemy positions. Should the support unit find itself in direct combat,
    paired PPCs and ER Medium Lasers, mounted in Marauder-type pods, provide a measure of
    self-defense. Twin X-pulse Light Lasers supplement the firepower in close quarters.
    
    Finally, in pursuit of its role as urbanspecialist, the engineers did not cut corners on the
    sensor suite. A Bloodhound active probe provides valuable 'eyes on the ground' for unit
    commanders hopingto avoid unwelcome surprises.

================================================================================================
Equipment                                                             Mass                      
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 5.50                     
Engine:                                     285 Fusion                16.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         11 [22]                   1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Compact                   4.50                     
Cockpit:                                      Tripod                   4.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  322                    19.00                     
    Type:                              Light Ferro-Fibrous                                      

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      30             43       
    Center Torso (rear):                              10       
    R/L Torso:                         20             30       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                 10       
    R/L Arm:                           16             30       
    R/C/L Leg:                         20             40       

================================================================================================
Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bloodhound Active Probe                                   RT                3          2.00             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
Long Tom Artillery Cannon (Ammo 20)                       RT                4          4.00             
Small X-Pulse Laser                                       RT                1          1.00             
Long Tom Artillery Cannon                               LT/CT               15        20.00             
Small X-Pulse Laser                                       LT                1          1.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           RA                1          1.00             
PPC                                                       RA                3          7.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           LA                1          1.00             
PPC                                                       LA                3          7.00

Thanatos Omnimech (Apocryphal / AU)

2017-10-23T12:54:23.4570000

Death comes in many ways. More often than not, it's in the form of manmade lightning.

Good day, fellow Solaris 7 BT-nuts! You may have wondered what the Thanatos could have been as an OmniMech. Wasted opportunity, too: the Inner Sphere might have had an opportunity to field their own heavy cavalry Omni to counter the hordes of Clanners and their beloved 5/8/x movement profile.

Well, here's a personal interpretation of the big guy. The fluff isn't quiiiite there yet, but the stats are well and ready!

Thanatos TNS-O

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3058
Cost: 21,110,469 C-Bills
Battle Value: 965

Chassis: StarFrame Heavy Endo-Steel
Power Plant: PlasmaStar 375 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Audi-Fokker Mark IV
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Durallex Heavy Standard Armor
Armament:
    28.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: StarCorps Industries
    Primary Factory: Crofton
Communications System: Garret T-60 FastScan
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret F22C

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   114 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             375                      19.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 216                 13.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           35        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10        
                                           L/R Torso     16           22        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21        
                                             L/R Leg     16           30

Atlas AS7-JB

2018-07-02T20:32:47.6470000

Atlas AS7-JB



Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3050
Cost: 10,918,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,357

Chassis: Foundation Type 10X Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Glasgow Limited Primo Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Poland Main Model A Gauss Rifle
    1 Coventry Surefire LRM-15 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    2 Cyclops XII ER Large Lasers
    1 SureShot Mk VI SRM-6 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    2 Defiance B3M Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Defiance Industries
    Primary Factory: Hesperus II
Communications System: Angst Discom
Targeting and Tracking System: Angst Accuracy

Overview:
The AS7-JB variant of the Atlas was Defiance Industries' attempt at countering 
the DCMS' new Atlas model, the AS7-K, which debut in 3049.  Like the Kuritan 
version, the AS7-JB was meant to pummel enemies at long-range.  Though a 
respectable design of its own, the Clan Invasion and a series of bureaucratic 
blunders ruined this variant from gaining any traction.  At the same time, it 
is believed that certain "Social Generals" that still festered within the LCAF 
used their influence to keep the Atlas as a "brawler" by design, not wanting it 
to become nothing more than a slower version of the Zeus battlemech.


Capabilities:
Defiance Industries did not want to sacrifice the durability of the Atlas by 
using an XL Engine, something that the Kuritans did with the AS7-K model, in 
order to free up space for the changes in weaponry.  Instead, the company 
retained the original standard engine, and opted to replace the 20 single heat 
sinks with 13 double heat sinks, and replaced the standard armor with 
Ferro-Fibrous.  This ensured that the AS7-JB is still just as durable as 
before, while improving the 'mech's cooling capacity.


Like the AS7-K, the Atlas AS7-JB has an ER Large Laser on each arm, and a Gauss 
Rifle on the right torso in for long-range attacks.  Unlike the Kuritan 
variant, the LRM-20 was reduced to an LRM-15.  However, this Atlas variant did 
retain the SRM-6 on the left torso, and the two medium lasers in the center 
torso, although both are now facing forward.  Furthermore, the missile 
launchers were mated to an Artemis IV guiding system for better accuracy.  As 
for ammunition, both the LRM launcher and the Gauss Rifle have two tons of ammo 
each, while the SRM launcher has a one-ton bin to draw from.


For additional protection, CASE was installed in each side torso, to help 
protect against missile ammo explosions, or if the Gauss Rifle itself gets hit 
and explodes.


Battle History:
Despite its limited deployment, the Atlas AS7-JB did gain certain degree of 
notoriety in the Solaris Gaming Circuits.  Jason Bloch, a veteran Solaris Games 
Mechwarrior, would use this Atlas variant in his championship run in 3050, 
winning the Grand Tournament in that year.  He would continue to find success 
using the AS7-JB in the Class Five Circuit, including winning the 3054 Grand 
Tournament as well.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors: 
-Jason Bloch

A member of the Blackstar Stables, Jason Bloch is notable for his conservative 
fighting style, favoring on wearing down his opponents with long-range fire, 
prefering to avoid close combat until he considers his enemy is damaged and in 
heat trouble.  However, this approach is not always foolproof; in 3051, he lost 
to Elizabeth O'Bannon in a crucial match, ending his attempt at a repeat 
championship run.