Pillager PLG-2Z

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

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Inspired by JadeWolf's Pillager PLG-1NL.
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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.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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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        

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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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