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[Marxman]

A Mech I designed for the Boardgame some time ago. Picture is a bit blurry but you can download the pdf via the link below the pics





http://www.2shared.c...9N/Phalanx.html

Hope you guys like it

Edited by Marxman, 14 December 2011 - 08:17 AM.

[Connor Macleod]

GreenHell, on 13 December 2011 - 06:33 PM, said:

Try this one on for size!
I made this in a different thread, but I'll post it here as well.
I wanted to make the most "effective" mech for 75 tons from pre-3050 tech.
Here is my result!

Lancer LNC-R1

Spoiler

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Era Specific
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-E
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 7,269,500 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,602

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
2 PPCs
1 LRM-10
1 Autocannon/5
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 114 points 4.00
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 4 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 4 RA
Engine: Fusion Engine 300 19.00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 14(28) 4.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 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: 2 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
CASE Locations: 1 RT 0.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 36
Center Torso (rear) 9
L/R Torso 16 24
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 12 24
L/R Leg 16 29

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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PPC RA 10 3 7.00
Autocannon/5 LA 1 4 8.00
LRM-10 RT 4 2 5.00
PPC LT 10 3 7.00
@LRM-10 (12) RT - 1 1.00
@AC/5 (20) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 16
4 3 4 4 0 3 0 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA

I don't have any fluff for it, but I hope you like it anyways.

Impressive loadout, but it's the fluff that wins you the contest. Anybody can load down a 'Mech and make it a true beast on the battlefield, even with all the tournament rules. I'm looking for creativity. The BTTT rules are just to ensure nobody tries creating the ultimate 'Mech with 2 Gauss Rifles, an AC 20, 2 PPCs, enough armor to outlast an Atlas, and a top speed of 97 km/h. (Okay maybe not that exact loadout, but you'd be surprised what some people try to come up with)

[ManDaisy]

aww pretty sure my is conversion is conversion after only using IS tech, musta slipped and forgot to change one of my weapons from clan to IS. Yup doubled checked, not a single clan item on the Innersphere daisy planter. Mech is 100% Inner sphere tech.

Edited by ManDaisy, 14 December 2011 - 10:25 AM.

[Kevin Kirov]

Name: Lancer LNC-1R (Name of Kerensky)

Spoiler

Lancer LNC-1R (COMPETING FOR NAME OF KERENSKY)

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3051
Cost: 17,208,625 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,916

Chassis: Series III Endo Steel Endo-Steel
Power Plant: LightForce 300 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Series Ab Standard Armor
Armament:
2 Series 1B ER PPCs
2 Volt-7 ER Large Lasers
2 Series 14a Medium Pulse Lasers
2 Series 7J ER Medium Lasers
1 Series 1 Mk. 3 ER Medium Laser
1 DuPont Ultra PM Flamer
1 Circe Active Probe Active Probe
1 Kerensky's Shield ECM Suite
1 "Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Circe Manufacturing Center Alpha
Primary Factory: Circe
Communications System: Circe Special MilComm
Targeting and Tracking System: Omicron XX

================================================================================
Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 114 points 4.00
Internal Locations: 1 LT, 2 LA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 20(40) 10.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 3 RT, 2 RA
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 231 14.50
CASE Locations: RT 0.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 35
Center Torso (rear) 11
L/R Torso 16 24
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 12 24
L/R Leg 16 32

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Anti-Missile System HD 1 1 0.50
2 Medium Pulse Lasers RT 8 2 4.00
3 ER Medium Lasers LT 15 3 3.00
Active Probe LT 0 1 1.00
ECM Suite LT 0 1 1.00
2 ER Large Lasers RA 24 2 8.00
2 ER PPCs LA 30 4 12.00
Flamer LA 3 1 0.50
@Anti-Missile System (24) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 5

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 8 Points: 29
4 5 5 3 0 3 2 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, ECM, AMS, ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Its meant to have a LAMS but SSW doesnt have the LAMS for some reason but the AMS and the ton of ammo are the same weight.

History: Developed as an all energy command mech to be used in extended campaigns, such as the possible renewed invasion of the Inner Sphere. This mech was also developed to fulfill a brawler and electronic warfare role. It was developed jointly by Clan Goliath Scorpion and Clan Snow Raven on Circe. It got its name from the lances of light the lasers and PPCs are able to put out.

Tactics: The Lancer doesnt have enough heat sinks to fully controll its heat so the pilot has to be careful. At long ranges the PPCs work in conjunction with large lasers, allowing for the pilot to mix 3 to fire at any time without pulling too much heat. At shorter ranges the medium lasers and pulse lasers are able to punch holes in any remaining armor. The (L)AMS helps to keep enemy missles out of the picture and forces them to close into range of both the PPCs and the laser batteries.

Apperance: The Lancer has a head looking like a Crusader Great Helm from the Knights of old. on each side it has half a (L)AMS to provide better AMS coverage. The arms are like Summoner arms, the left with PPCs on either sides of the 'hand' with a flamer where the hand should be. The right arm has two ER large lasers on either side of the hand. The torso is roughly square, narrowing slightly at the hips. The ER Mediums are in a small triangle arrangement in the upper Left torso along with an Active Probe and a ECM Suite near the shoulder/top of the torso. The Medium Pulse Lasers are in a diagonal arrangement in the middle of the right torso. It has chicken walker legs.

Testing: The first Lancer prototype was tested against a Dire Wolf Prime. It was able to defeat it, but it was badly damaged. However the test showed the Lancer was able to punch well above its weight. More Lancers will be rolling off the production line soon. (I uploaded it to MegaMek and did a 1v1 against a Dire Wolf Prime and destroyed it in 9 rounds. Right arm destroyed, 1 IS left in RT, 9 IS left in LA and LT, 3 armor in CT. Took a beating but kept on ticking. There were other tests done as well, but this one was the most defininative, in one it took an unlucky shot to the head from a Hunchbacks AC/20 after finsihing off some other assault mech i cant remember what one)

Edited by Kevin Kirov, 20 December 2011 - 12:25 AM.

[Biggs McIntosh]

My original plan was to copy all the legal entrance into one post for easy viewing, but with formatting issues and just the amount of time needed to do that (I wont share how long I spent combing just through the Light and Medium entrants) I have decided on a new system. Below are a group of direct links to the posts of the legal entries. This is also where I will outline my thoughts and cast my “vote” for each category. Looks like Connor is judging so no need to vote, which is convenient since I never got around to it. Since I do not plan on voting in the Name of Kerensky competition, I will leave sorting out the clanners to some other soul with free time. I've had a few Clanners inquire why they weren't listed, so I will add have added a Name of Kerensky list later today since y'all were nice about it. Civil Clanners, who'da thunk?

Legal entries are those that (short Version):

1. are 3058 legal.

2. are not variants of standard mechs.

3. have art or a detailed appearance section.

4. have some fluff regarding tactics/use.



Light Entrants

COY-1A Coyote (Biggs McIntosh) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56832

KTR-1L Katar (Feor) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56289

GWF-2K Ghost Wolf (Jack Gallows) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56906

LRS-7 Hound (Ace Twain) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56953

Mercury II (Mythosha) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57896

IRQ-9S Iroquois (Big Willie) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__59722



Medium Entrants

FRB-0A Freebooter (Biggs McIntosh) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56832

Hunter (Connor Macleod) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__50938

WW-1D Wild Weasel (Jack Gallows) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56906

RNG-1R Ranger (Nik Van Rhijn) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57109

CS - EM - Mk1 (Mythosha) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57853

MAR-2N Marten (Dayuhan) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58108



Heavy Entrants

KOM -1E Kommandant (Biggs McIntosh) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56832

A-BRW-2R Brawler (Nik Van Rhijn) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__50958

CAE-1A Caedmon (Mason Grimm) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__51050

Triclops (Feor) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57496

OWL-1D Night Owl (Big Willie) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57877

Beamer (Mythosha) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57925

FLA-1A Falchion (Outlaw) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58820



Assault Entrants

DP0-A Desperado (Biggs McIntosh) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56832

HKG-2K Heikegani (Alizabeth Aijou) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__51099

PLD-1F Paladin (Jack Gallows) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56906

Breaker (Mythosha) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57948

HVL-1L Havoc Lord (Gunman5000) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__57994

WHMM-1R Warhammer II (Feor) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58126

Battle Escort (Wolf74) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58878

CHK-N5 Noris (Big Willie) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__59820

DM-3R Dominator (DocBach) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__60089

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In going through the clan mechs for the “Name of Kerensky” competition, I found a few light and medium designs (technically just lights, but work with me here). The NoK specifically asks for heavy and assault designs. So in the name of overstepping my bounds, I've decided to create the Name of Aleksandr competition and confine all the acceptable light and medium clan mechs posted to it. Objections? Quineg? Excellent.



Name of Aleksandr
Crab Spider (Biggs McIntosh) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__56832

Stiletto (Datum) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__51117

Wolf Pup (GuardianDashi) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__51122



Name of Kerensky

GLD-DG3N Golden Dragon (Kevin Kirov) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58070

Fire Mole (ManDaisy) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__58528

Lancer LNC-1R (Kevin Kirov) http://mwomercs.com/...dpost__p__64887



Somehow I thought there were more acceptable clan mechs when I was skipping them to compile the IS lists … perhaps I'll have to swallow my prejudice and make an entry for each to add more choice.

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I'll keep this updated until Connor closes the competition. If your design was not listed and you wish it to be, check that it has the required fluff, edit the post if needed, and shoot me a PM.

Edited by Biggs McIntosh, 09 January 2012 - 11:02 AM.

[Nik Van Rhijn]

I thought it time to put in a light (or rather a selection), the Zephyr;
Zephyr ZFR -1R

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-E
Production Year: 3048
Cost: 7,228,710 C-Bills
Battle Value: 938

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 315 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 97.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 151.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
4 Medium Lasers
1 Communications Equipment (1.0 tons) (1.0 tons)
1 Beagle Active Probe
1 TAG
1 Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
With the information from the Helm Memory Core NAIS carried out theoretical
studies on a variety of mech types. In the light class there was need for a
multi purpose scout mech. They wanted it to have all the electonic warfare of
the Raven and be able to act as an artillery spotter. As further requirements,
such as being able to act as a lance commandr were added it was obvious tht all
the requirements could not be fitted into a 35 ton chasis. The first thing to
go were the jump jets. To counterbalance this they decided to rely on speed,
the use of an XL engine meant that could achieve the almost unheard of top
speed of 151 kph. By outfitting the engine with double heatsinks, it also enabled the mech
to run cool, even in desert environments. The use of Ferro Fibrouse armour
meant it could carry nearly 70% of the maximum possible armour. The other
compromise was with the weapons. It is probably the lightest armed mech for
it's weight however with only 4 medium Lasers.


Capabilities:
This mech has the speed to enable it to rapidly cover large areas of
countryside while it's Beagle Active Probe enable it to spot most mechs, even
when normally they would be hidden. At the same time The Guardian ECM suite
helps it stay hidden itself. To enable it to stay in contact with it's
lancemates or HQ it carries advanced communications gear. When it finds the
enemy it can either shadow them from a distance, or spot them with a TAG for
the artillery.


Battle History:
To date this mech has not seen any active service.


Deployment:
Initially it is intended that this mech is deployed to lead scout lances or to
act as a lone scout. In the long term if no prblems crop up it is inrended to
produce a fire support and attck variants to give an excedingly mobile lance
capable of hunting down


Variants:
ZFR-1P - this drops all the electronics gear and lasers to mount an ER PPC and
up the armour to 6.5 tons


ZFR-1L - this drops the ER PPC and replaces it with an ER Large laser and Medium Pulse laser while
keeping the armour


ZFR-1M - This is projected as the fire support mech with 3 LRM5's each with a
ton of ammo and case. The armour has been dropped to 4 tons. Altough it has
been projected, the weaknesses mean that this variant may never get off the
drawing board.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard 58 points 3.50
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 315 11.00
Walking MP: 9
Running MP: 14
Jumping MP: 0
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+LA+H
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 80 4.50
Armor Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 11 12
Center Torso (rear) 3
L/R Torso 8 10
L/R Torso (rear) 2
L/R Arm 6 7
L/R Leg 8 9

================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Communications Equipment (1.0 tons) (1.0 tons) HD 0 1 1.00
TAG CT 0 1 1.00
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
Beagle Active Probe RT 0 2 1.50
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
Guardian ECM Suite LT 0 2 1.50
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 17

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 3 Points: 9
9 2 2 0 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, TAG, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Edited by Nik Van Rhijn, 23 December 2011 - 03:27 PM.

[Connor Macleod]

I am resurrecting this topic with the power of the OP!!!! Sorry for being away for so long, guys, I've been extremely busy this past month. But not to worry! Within the next 24 hours, I'll be picking the winners for the original contest. Since there are so few Kerensky contestants, the sub-contest will remain active until we have at least 10 'Mechs competing for the blood name.

Also, for s**** and giggles, I will be posting a few more of my 'Mech designs, just because I want to.

[Connor Macleod]

Roadrunner RDR-1BPBP

Mass: 25 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/D-F-E
Production Year: 2765
Cost: 4,313,854 C-Bills
Battle Value: 826

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 275 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 118.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 183.6 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
3 Medium Lasers
1 Small Laser
1 Flamer
Manufacturer: Ryan's Roughnecks
Primary Factory: Small World
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Physical Description: The Roadrunner looks to its namesake for its design inspiration. The light 'Mech is a chicken walker, with a small torso, with a head shaped like a bird head. Though, coincidentally it shares some resemblance to the Raven, the Road Runner has arms with hands, and has a larger torso, whereas the Raven looks like a bird head with legs.

Spoiler

Overview:
Designed by a Terran Hedgemony engineer who was also a 20th Century cartoon
fanatic, the aptly named Roadrunner truly lives up to its name. four prototypes
were built in 2765, which were met with much skeptism due to the maximum speed
that was boasted by the Terran Hedgemony. That skeptism was completely
abandoned in favor of awe when the 'Mech's top speed during testing maxed out
at 183.6 kilometers per hour, making it the fastest 'Mech in existence at that
time. Unfortunately, 2 years later, the Amaris Coup broke out and the 'Mech
never saw full production and the 'Mech was all but forgotten for nearly two
and a half centuries. Surprisingly, this 'Mech's limited revival does not owe
itself to the discovery of the Helm Memory Core in 3028. Instead, the designs,
along with the four prototypes, were discovered sometime during the 4th
Succession War in a long forgotten Star League cache by the Black Sheep
Battalion of Ryan's Roughnecks, a lesser known Mercenary Unit.


Capabilities:
The Roadrunner is a light reconnaisance 'Mech capable of achieving a top speed
of 183.6 kilometers per hour, making it the fastest known 'Mech without the use
of MASC, outclassing the Hussar by 32.4 kph. Its survivability is completely
dependant on its speed, as even though five tons of ferro-fibrous armor is very
respectable for a 'Mech its size, the Roadrunner would get eaten alive by
heavier 'Mechs in a head on brawl.


For weapons, the Roadrunner carries three Medium Lasers, one Small Laser, and a
head mounted Flamer to act as an Infantry deterrent. While this would normally
mean the 'Mech would be vulnerable to heat build-up, the 10 double heat sinks
the Roadrunner carries is more than enough to dissipate any heat that this
'Mech incurs.


Battle History:
Since the Roadrunner never entered full production, its Battle History is
non-existant until the prototypes were discovered by Ryan's Roughnecks during
the 4th Succession War. Since then, with resources permitting, the Mercenary
Unit produces them using some salvage parts as well as other resources they buy
from various producers. Of the four prototypes found, three of them are in
service while the fourth has been destroyed due to a lucky shot by a Capellan
MechWarrior.



During one of the Roadrunner's field tests in 2765, the Lance of prototype
'Mechs faced a Lance of Hussar 'Mechs in a mock battle. Though the battle ended
in a draw, as neither Lance could completely destroy the other, it was noted
that while all four Hussar 'Mechs suffered at least some damage, while three of
the Roadrunner 'Mechs walked away without a scratch.


After the 'Mech's revival, a battle tactic made famous by the Black Sheep
Battalion is known as the "Wyle E. Coyote." What it entails is the Roadrunner
will scout ahead, briefly harrass enemy 'Mechs and then tuck tail and run,
using its head mounted Flamer to hinder the enemy 'Mechs ability to follow it.
The enemy 'Mech, thinking it's going in for an easy kill, follows, and is led
unwittingly into an ambush of heavier, deadlier 'Mechs, or more hilariously,
off of a cliff due to the vision obstruction caused by the terrain being set
ablaze.



Deployment:
As intended, this 'Mech is a scout 'Mech usually attached to a Lance of heavier
hitting Light and Medium 'Mechs with similar scout capabilities. Another use
that the Black Sheep Battalion has found for it is as a "Bait 'Mech" or
"Runner" to lure enemy 'Mechs into an ambush. Although its XL engine as well as
its low tonnage make the Roadrunner's survivability below average, it should be
noted that as long as the Roadrunner isn't singled out during a fight and uses
the protection of its Lance drawing fire, it can pack a punch and lend a hand
in dishing out pure 'Mech destruction.


Variants:
RDR-2BPBP- This variant was designed and built by Ryan's Roughnecks in order to maximize the Roadrunner's scout capabilities. The RDR-2BPBP strips half a ton of armor and discards a medium laser in favor of a Beagle Active Probe, allowing the Roadrunner to detect hidden units. This has proved especially useful when it has acted as a solo scout, as it helps the Roadrunner avoid potentially deadly ambushes and is then able to report this info back to the unit alive.


Additional:
During the famed mock battle during the Roadrunner's field test, it was
reported that as soon as the Lance of Hussars made contact with the Lance of
Roadrunners, the Lance Commander opened his comm to the Lance of Hussars,
uttering the words, "Beep Beep!" before his Lance of Roadrunners turned and
ran, leaving the Hussars in the dust.This tongue-in-cheek challenge eventually
became popular with all MechWarriors who pilot the Roadrunner after the Black
Sheep Battalion reviewed the holovid of this training exercize, though it is
doubtful any of them really know what it means.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 43 points 1.50
Internal Locations: 2 LT, 4 RT, 2 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 2 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 275 8.00
Walking MP: 11
Running MP: 17
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 - 87 5.00
Armor Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 4 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 8 12
Center Torso (rear) 4
L/R Torso 6 9
L/R Torso (rear) 3
L/R Arm 4 8
L/R Leg 6 11

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flamer HD 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
Small Laser RA 1 1 0.50
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 3 Points: 8
11 2 2 0 0 1 0 Structure: 1
Special Abilities: ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Edited by Connor Macleod, 06 January 2012 - 11:21 PM.

[Connor Macleod]

Alright, the Assault entry winner has been chosen. Jack Gallows takes the competition with his Paladin! Alot of great entries have been entered, and I enjoyed reading about most of them. Special thanks to Biggs McIntosh for making my job easier. The Assault category has been chosen, so that category is at this time closed. I will be reviewing the Heavies next, then Mediums, and then Lights. If you have a last minute entry for said 'Mechs, I will be happy to consider them. Or if you just want to show off your designs just because, well, I'm not stopping you.

[Vulpesveritas]

Never actually done one till now but I figured I'd give it a shot

VPS-K5UNE "Kitsune"
Medium Mech
Inner Sphere Manufacture
50 ton
Cost: 4,613,000 c-bills
BV: 1,167

Chassis: Endo-Steel
Powerplant: Magna 250 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 54kph
Maximum Speed: 85kph
Jumpjets: 2 standard
Jump Capacity: 60 meters
Armor: 4.5 tons of Ferro Fibrous armor
heatsinks: 15 double heatsinks
Armament:
Large Laser
Medium Laser X2
Small Laser X2
AC/5 w/ CASE for 1 ton of ammunition
Anti-Missile system X2

Variant B: Replaces the large laser with a PPC, and the AC/5 with an AC/2. Used primarily as a sniper, close range combat capacity is somewhat reduced however.
Variant C: Replaces the standard fusion powerplant with an XL engine. The weight reduction is used to increase overall protection to ten tons of ferro fiberous armor, and adds another small laser to the left arm.
Variant D: Refit as variant C, with the armament changes of variant B.

The kitsune was originally conceived as an anti-LRM mech, capable of decent speeds and having reasonable agility, while having point defenses against missiles. Produced in small numbers, it is capable of taking on a variety of mechs despite it's weight. The right arm holds the primary weapons, the AC/5 gives it reasonable range, often used to target legs while moving in closer, where the large laser allows it to do some reasonable damage at a medium range. For close range combat it carries two medium lasers in its left arm, and a small laser on either side of the torso. The mech has a digitigrade leg design with a low profile torso with anti-missile systems on the left side of the torso, and the cockpit to the right of them. Both arms lack a lower arm, both of which are taken up by their respective weapons. Overall it does well, although armor is somewhat lower than what may be preferable, and as such the design is more suited to hit and run tactics when able.

While it has little combat history being a modern design, field tests have shown it quite capable, being able to effectively counter 'mechs of it's primary target type, such as the Catapult and Archer. In the hands of a skilled pilot, it is able to go toe to toe with most any 'mech of heavy class or lower, due to it's layout.

It was quickly called the Kitsune, for its leg shape and it's general agility, while not the fastest mech around it is able to perform quite well, and it allows for various tactics to outsmart an enemy, as well as being able to hide due to it's general low profile. The digitigrade design also gives it an advantage when it wants to give the appearance that it is not there, as the multiple joints allow it to lower itself quite close to the ground, giving it another advantage against incoming missiles as it can 'hit the dirt' if need be.

Introduced into select forces of House Marik in 3043, it has proven to be an effective multi purpose mech, often used as an escort for slower moving units as part of a lance, often being point at long range, using it's dual anti-missile system to shoot down missiles while it moves itself out of the way, effectively reducing the effectiveness of many LRM barrages, then returning fire with its AC/5 while the heavier mechs move into range.

Edited by Vulpesveritas, 10 January 2012 - 08:15 AM.

[Nik Van Rhijn]

Yet another for the medium pot - this started to see just how fast you could get a medium mech up to using the tech limits. While unable to catch the Roadrunner there isn't much else it can't catch. The rear laser isn't in for the usual reason of stopping lights behind you but to use in "drive bye" attacks as a parting insult. Still considering putting the other medium at rear as well.


Speed Hawk SHK 1a

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
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 13,144,723 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,456

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 385 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 ER PPC
2 Medium Lasers
1 Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
Using the latest technologies the NAIS looked at creating a fast mediium mech
for use as a scout mech killer and raider. To this end it was decided that it
should be fitted with the largest XL engine that they could cram into it's
frame without compromising armour or weapons too much.

To speed up and simlify production the blueprints for the venerable Shadow Hawk
were used and a family resemblance can bee seen in the finalised design. The
skeleton was constructed of Endo Steel to save weight.The new Ferro-fibrous
armour has more rounded surfaces, both to improve it's aerodynamics and to aid
resistance to ballistic fire.

The end product was called the Speed Hawk, as it's top speed of nearly 120kph
equaled that of the Jenner.

It's main armament is an ERPPC which gives it impressive striking power from a
distance. This is backed up by only a Medum Laser in the left Torso, with a
rear firing medium in the right torso.

Although a light weapon load for it's size it was felt adequate for it's job.
To improve survivabilty for long periods in the field the mech carries 9.5 tons
of armour.

The resulting design is faster than anything that can kill it and capable of
catching and killing almost any lighter mech, with the aid of it's Beagle
Active Probe.


Deployment:
This mech is intended to be deployed on it's own rather than in a lance as a
hunter/killer or long distance raider.


Variants:
There are no variants


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 91 points 3.00
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 LT, 1 RT, 5 LA, 6 RA
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 385 22.00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 170 9.50
Armor Locations: 7 LT, 7 RT

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 18 26
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 13 19
L/R Torso (rear) 7
L/R Arm 9 17
L/R Leg 13 21

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Beagle Active Probe CT 0 2 1.50
® Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
ER PPC LA 15 3 7.00
Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 15
7/3j 2 2 1 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA

[zorak ramone]

Hope this isn't too late. This mech is a 75 ton heavy cavalry mech that uses TSM for speed and for physical attacks. Its based off of the cannon Hansen's Roughriders merc unit, and my own MW4 team which, like the cannon HRR, liked fighting up close and personal.


Roughrider HRR-1R

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3058
Cost: 10,569,625 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,164

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.0 km/h (53.75 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 64.5 km/h (86.0 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 LB 20-X AC
1 ER PPC
4 Medium Lasers
2 Small Lasers
1 C3 Computer (Slave)
1 Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:

Spoiler

The mercenary unit Hansen's Roughriders has served House Steiner since 3018.
Since then, they have become know for, among other things, their preference for
heavy mechs and close range combat. A meeting between a Roughrider officer, and
an engineer from Defiance Industries, during a routine parts delivery and
maintainance visit in 3055, resulted in the idea behind a new heavy
cavalry/shock mech using the latest technology. The mech, designed to get
close, get there fast, and do massive damage while there, was named the
Roughrider in honor of the mercenary unit.

The concept behind the Roughrider was to achieve high speed using a standard fusion
engine and triple strength myomer. This would allow the mech to match speed with
other heavy cavalry mechs like the Falconer and Thunder, but the use of a standard
engine would make it more durable and less expensive. Enhanced power behind the
mech's physical attacks would be an added bonus. The key was to design the mechs's
weapons loadout to keep heat at optimal TSM operating temperature at all times.

Work on the mech begain in 3056, but was delayed in order to mount the new
Defiance Disintegrator LBX-20 heavy autocannon, which went into production in
3058. To complement the heavy autocannon, and to regulate the mech's temperature,
a cluster of lasers and an ERPPC was included. A hatchet was considered, but
rejected; the hatchet was too heavy to fit in, and was deemed unecessary, as the
mech's punches alone were capable of decapitating a mech. The mech was also
chosen to showcase some of the latest in electronics technology to accentuate its
effectivness in a lance or company.

Capabilities:

Spoiler

The key design component of the Roughrider is its triple strength myomer. This
allows the Roughrider to hit speeds exceeding 80kph, while using a standard GM
300 fusion engine. In addition to keeping the mech's cost down, and improving
the mech's durability, it makes the Roughrider capable of savage physical
attacks: its kicks can cripple or leg all but the heaviest mechs, and each
punch packs the same power as a gauss slug.

To further accentuate the Roughrider's durability, the mech carries 14 tons of standard
armor. The back armor in particular is thicker than average; as a close range fighter,
the risk of being flanked is high. Although it drives the mech's price up, the use of
an endo-steel chassis was deemed necessary given the lack of other weight saving
equipment. To keep the arms free for physical attacks, the chassis was balanced
for weapons space in the torsos.

The Roughrider has a single ERPPC for doing damage on the way in. At close
range the Roughrider can bring to bear the centerpiece of its armament, a
massive Defiance Disintegrator LBX-20 AC, and a cluster of medium and small
lasers. The mech carries 3 tons of ammunition, allowing for almost three minutes
of continuous fire. Combined with TSM powered punches and kicks, the Roughrider
can rapidly cripple or destroy any mech at close range.

In addition to its formidable weaponry, the Roughrider carries an ECM suite and
C3 slave unit. This allows the Roughrider to simultaneously disrupt enemy
electronics, and enhance allied supporting fire within a C3 network.

Tactics:

Spoiler

The weaponry on the Roughrider was designed to keep it running at optimal TSM
operating temperatures at all times. This is achieved primarily by modulating the
medium/small laser clusters. Overheating to optimal temperature is achieved by
firing the ERPPC with all lasers. Firing the ERPPC with one medium laser, or
the LBX-20 with all four medium lasers keeps the mech's heat level stable while
running. One or both of the small lasers can be added to keep the mech's heat
stable while walking or standing.

As part of a heavy cavalry lance, the Roughrider sticks with the lance, maintaining
TSM operating temperature by constant, regulated fire. When a target has been picked,
the lance closes and eliminates it quickly with focused fire.

As part of a mixed lance or company, especially one utilizing a C3 network, the Roughrider
serves as an anvil to the hammer of long ranged fire support. In this scenario, the
Roughrider, along with other cavalry mechs, would rapidly close (again, by maintaining
TSM operating temperature) with the enemy while allied fire support takes firing positions.
The Roughrider's armor would allow it to survive, and its armament would make it impossible
to ignore. At close range, the ECM unit would also neutralize the enemy's electronics.
While the Roughrider, and other cavalry keeps the enemy pinned down, fire support
can casually pick the enemy apart (especially if the company is using C3).

Appearance

Spoiler

The Roughrider has approximatly the same size and humanoid proportions
of the Battlemaster. Each arm is fully articulated, with a five-fingered fist at the end,
like the Atlas.

The LBX-20 and ERPPC are mounted mid-torso on the left and right torsos,
respectively, similar to the mounting of the AC-20 on the Atlas and the AC-10 on the
Orion. A laser cluster consisting of two medium lasers and one small laser is mounted
on each shoulder.

The head vaguely resembles an elongated, fanged skull, similar to how the heads of
the Banshee and Atlas resemble skulls. The mech's electronics array, including the C3
unit, are fashioned into two horn-like structures. Individual pilots of the Hansen's
Roughriders mercenary unit paint the head to accentuate the resemblence to the
fanged, horned skull of the Hansen's Roughriders crest.

Deployment:

Spoiler

Despite its relatively low cost, the Roughrider has not seen wide deployment.
This is mainly due to the rarity of the triple strength myomers central to the
Roughrider's design: lingering hostilities between the Federated Commonwealth
and the Cappellan Confederation have forced Defiance Industries to import TSM
primarily through third parties.


Importing C3 equipment from the Draconis Combine has proven easier, but
widespread adoption of C3 technology among Fed-Com armies has been slow. This
isn't expected to slow production of the Roughrider, but will keep it from
realizing its full potential.


Nevertheless, a lance has been delivered to Hansen's Roughriders, and an
estimated company's worth have been deployed among Lyran line units along the
Clan front. Should the Roughrider perform well, production will continue, and
deployment will extend to other units throughout the Federated Commonwealth.

Technical Readout

Spoiler

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 114 points 4.00
Internal Locations: 7 LA, 7 RA
Engine: Fusion Engine 300 19.00
Walking MP: 4 (5)
Running MP: 6 (8)
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard Gyro 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
TSM Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 224 14.00
CASE Locations: 1 LT 0.50

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 21
L/R Leg 16 32

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave) HD 0 1 1.00
LB 20-X AC CT/RT 6 2/9 14.00
2 Medium Lasers RT 6 2 2.00
Small Laser RT 1 1 0.50
2 Medium Lasers LT 6 2 2.00
Small Laser LT 1 1 0.50
ER PPC LT 15 3 7.00
Guardian ECM Suite LT 0 2 1.50
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (10) LT - 2 2.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (5) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 22
4 3 3 1 0 3 2 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: TSM, C3S, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA, FLK 0/0/0

[Jack Gallows]

Connor Macleod, on 07 January 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:

Alright, the Assault entry winner has been chosen. Jack Gallows takes the competition with his Paladin! Alot of great entries have been entered, and I enjoyed reading about most of them. Special thanks to Biggs McIntosh for making my job easier. The Assault category has been chosen, so that category is at this time closed. I will be reviewing the Heavies next, then Mediums, and then Lights. If you have a last minute entry for said 'Mechs, I will be happy to consider them. Or if you just want to show off your designs just because, well, I'm not stopping you.

Yea, there's a LOT of amazing entries, kind of really excited mine got chosen, lol.

This thread has been great, so many people have really great ideas and I really enjoy reading about all the different mechs and fluff!

[Name145613]

Crusader 2
Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-F
Production Year: 3071
Cost: 16.766.860 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2.408
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 325 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54,0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86,4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 LRM-20
2 ER Medium Lasers
1 ATM-6
1 Narc Launcher
2 SRM-2s
1 Active Probe
1 Angel ECM
1 Laser Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
================================================================================
Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 104 points 3,50
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 325 12,00
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT 5,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 14(28) 4,00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro: Standard 4,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 192 10,00
Armor Locations: 2 LT, 4 RT, 1 LA
CASE Locations: LT, RT, LA, RA 0,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 21 31
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 15 22
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 10 20
L/R Leg 15 24
================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Narc Launcher HD 0 1 2,00
Angel ECM RT 0 2 2,00
Active Probe LT 0 1 1,00
Laser Anti-Missile System LT 5 1 1,00
ER Medium Laser RA 5 1 1,00
LRM-20 RA 6 4 5,00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1,00
ATM-6 LA 4 3 3,50
SRM-2 RL 2 1 0,50
SRM-2 LL 2 1 0,50
@Narc (Homing) (6) RT - 1 1,00
@SRM-2 (Inferno) (50) LT - 1 1,00
@LRM-20 (12) RA - 2 2,00
@ATM-6 (HE) (10) LA - 1 1,00
@ATM-6 (10) LA - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 0
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 24
5j 3 3 1 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: SNARC, PRB, RCN, AECM, AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1

[Kip Wilson]

Last minute entry for the light class.... a 3025 design!!! *shocker I know but I'm old school*

The pic is kinda cheezy but it took me 10 minutes to put together, so theres that lol.

Spoiler

Flanker FLK-1B
Mass: 25 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/X-E-D
Production Year: 2957
Cost: 1,798,958 C-Bills
Battle Value: 690
Chassis: Bergan VII Custom Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 175 175 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: StarSlab 1 Standard Armor
Armament:
2 Diverse Optics Type 2 Medium Lasers
1 Holly LRM-5
Manufacturer: Alliance Defenders Limited
Primary Factory: Alpheratz
Communications System: Garret T10B
Targeting and Tracking System: OP 911
Overview:
The Flanker Battlemech came into being as somewhat of a happy accident.
Alliance Defender Limited, builders of the ever populer Locust, Wasp and
Stinger battlemech designs, were working to purchase some Bergan VII chassis
molds from the Taurian Condordat's Pinard Protectorates Limited. These molds
were intended to reduced ADL's dependance on having to import Locust chassis.

The agreement between ADL and Pinard Protectorates Limited took some years but
finally in 2955, ADL recieved the molds. Unfortunately, upon inspection, it was
discovered that the molds PPL had sent were already worn past their useful
tollerances, making them all but worthless at producing a frame for a 20 ton
rated Battlemech.

ADK project managers were ready to scrap the project entirely but a few
engineers suggested that with a few tweeks, the molds could be used to produce
a frame for a 25 ton rated Battlemech. Initially this proposal was rejected but
the engineering team finally got the go ahead to produce a proof-of-concept
prototype to show that the molds could still be used.

Initially engineers simply intended to build a larger Locust but with a
completely different chassis, it was decided to go ahead and produce an
entirely new design. Upon obtaining feedback from light 'Mech pilots in the
field, ADL engineers came up with a design that kept a comparable speed to the
Locust but added heavier and longer ranged weapons.

The prototype, dubbed the Flanker, turned out to be a stunning success and the
order was givin to put the design into full production. Unfortunately problems
with importing the Holly missile system, the main weapon on the Flanker,
ultimately led to the halting of production after only a few years. Only about
a hundred Flankers were ever produced. Most are in the posession of various
mercenary units and the armies of the larger Periphery states.

Capabilities:
The Flanker's main attributes are its quick speed and long range hitting power.
With a rated 118.8 KPh top speed, the Flanker is well suited for roles similar
to that of its cousin, the Locust.

Its Holly LRM rack however really steels the show with the design, giving the
Flanker both long range hitting and fire support capabilities usually only
found in heavier 'Mechs. Use of this weapons allows the Flanker the unique roll
of quick response fire support to friendly units.

Backing up the Holly rack are two Diverse Optics Type 2 Medium Lasers. Sturdy
and reliable, the lasers provide close in protection against any enemy the
Flanker is unable to outrun. Its lack of hand and lower arm actuators gives the
Flanker the ability to place the weapons in the rear arc, giving anyone
attempting to give chase a nasty suprise. However, some pilots have complained
that the lack of hand actuators limits the usefullness of the 'Mech in
non-combat rolls and when attempting to obtain battlefield salvage.

Problems with the LRM turret mechanism have plagued the design since its
inception. Being a modification of the turret mechanism from the Locust, the
Flanker's turret struggles to move the two ton LRM system along with its one
ton ammo supply. As a result, freezing of the turret during operation is a
common occurance. While this doesn't limit the weapon system being fired, it
forces the pilot to have to bring the entire Battlemech to bare on a target.
This can sometimes be extremely difficult if the turret locks in a direction
that is more than a few degrees from straight forward.

Battle History:
Ironically, with the Outworld's Alliance preference for Aerospace units over
Battlemechs, the nation that first developed the Flanker never saw its use. It
wasn't until 3019 when the Flanker saw its first combat engagement. A small
Mercenary unit known as Wilson's Raiders was defending an important electronics
manufacturing facility on the Federade Suns planet Xhosa VII when the world was
raided by Combine forces.

The bulk of the Combine forces were engaged by local planetary defenders but a
small group broke off to engage the facility Wilson's Raiders was contracted to
protect. With only a light lance at Commander Wilson's disposal, including two
Flankers, the Raiders were in poor position to defend against the medium lance
that were headed its way.

Using the Flankers speed and fire support capabilities, Commander Wilson had
his Flankers fire their LRM's then quickly move to new positions. Much of the
fire wasn't accurate but it did cause the Dracs to believe that a much larger
force was protecting the facility.After a short exchange of fire, the Combine
force broke off the engagement with only light damage to both sides.

Deployment:
As of 3025, only a few dozen Flankers still remain in operation. Since about
80% of the Flankers componets are the same as the Locust, many have been
scrapped in order to keep the cheeper to maintain, and more plentiful, Locusts
in operation.

The largest single collection of Flankers is with the mercenary unit Wilson's
Raiders who currently have three in operation. The remainder are spread out
between the Outworlds Alliance, Taurian Concordat and various mercenary and
pirate groups. Though its likely over the next few decades, the design will
become extinct.

Variants:
The 1B variant is a refinement from the 1A model which attempts to fix the
freezing issues with the Holly chin turret. A refit kit from the manufacturer
allows 1A variants to be upgraded to the 1B variant but problems inherant to
the design of the turret and missile system still mean the unit suffers 20%
higher maintenance requirements than expected.

Due to the short run of production, no other variants were produced by the
manufacturer.

With the introduction of the Helm Memory core, some field variants of the
Flanker have begun to appear. Most noteably a 225 Extra Light engine replaces
the standard Nissan 175, increasing the Flanker's speed to over 157 Kph. The
addition of an Artemis IV fire control system makes the Holly weapon system
much more effective in putting missiles on target.

Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
Mecharrior Miki Shimakage
Mechwarrior Miki Shimikage is one of the Flanker Pilots in the mercenary unit
Wilson's Raiders. It was she that came up with the "fire and flee" tactic that
has become the mainstay for the unit's Flankers. While not always effective, it
has turned the tied in enough engagements that it has become one of the unit's
core tactics.
During the battle on Xhosa VII, Mechwarrior Shimikage was wounded when her
Flanker skidded on the slick ferrocrete and fell. Even though her leg was
crushed in the fall, she continued to pilot her 'Mech until the end of the
engagement. In appreciation of her efforts, unit commander Kip Wilson
personally funded a myomer replacement limb. She continued piloting her Flanker
until she retired in 3038. Her 'Mech, "Death by a Thousand Needles" continues
to be piloted by her daughter, Mechwarrior Kelli Shimikage.

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard 43 points 2.50
Engine: Fusion Engine 175 7.00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 HD, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 88 5.50
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 8 12
Center Torso (rear) 3
L/R Torso 6 9
L/R Torso (rear) 3
L/R Arm 4 8
L/R Leg 6 12
================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LRM-5 CT 2 1 2.00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
@LRM-5 (24) CT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 44
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 3 Points: 7
7 2 2 1 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SOA

[Valery Vixen]

I hope it is not too late to enter.



Talon
Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Production Year: 3051
Cost: 7,002,900 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,257
Chassis: Endo-Steel
Power Plant: 280 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h (172.8 km/h)
Jump Jets: Yes
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 ER PPC
2 Medium Pulse Lasers
================================================================================
Structure
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engine: XL Fusion Engine: 280 (8.00 tons)
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12 (16)
Jumping MP: 7 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL (3.50 tons)
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink: 10 (0.00 tons)
Gyro: Standard (3.00 tons)
Cockpit: Standard (3.00 tons)
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA - R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 86 (4.50 tons)
Armor values
Head: 9
Center Torso 12
Center Torso (rear): 3
L/R Torso: 11
L/R Torso (rear): 3
L/R Arm: 7
L/R Leg: 10
================================================================================
Equipment
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC – CT (1.00 ton)
ER PPC – RA (6.00 tons)
2 Medium Pulse Lasers – LA (4.00 tons)

================================================================================
The Talon was designed to be a hunter/killer ‘mech.
It was designed to engage opponents of heavier weight categories by utilising its speed and manoeuvrability. It’s very fast speed, and extreme jumping range allows the Talon to engage or evade opponents as it sees fit. This ensures that the Talon always has the advantage when targeting the enemy.
The ©ER-PPC provides the bulk of the Talon’s firepower, allowing this light ‘mech to sheer away the armor of larger opponents, and even pierce rear armor in a single blast. This ambush weapon allows the Talon to strike and fade away before the opponent has time to react. The two ©Medium Pulse Lasers provide decent close range support fire while keeping the weight down. The heat generated by these energy weapons, and the jump jets is combated by the standard number of heat sinks, but they have been upgraded to double heat sinks. Without reliance on ammunition based weapons, the Talon can operate for far longer periods of time then most ‘mechs. Additionally, without ammunition, the Talon can ‘run hot’ if need be as there is no risk of an ammunition explosion.
Some have called the Talon a ‘dishonourable’ ‘mech however, a skilled pilot can engage multiple opponents of higher weight categories and come off with little to know damage by utilising hit and run strategies. If only a single talon ever fires on a single ‘mech, no honour has been lost.

This ‘mech was designed by the Clan Snow Raven, to integrate with its Feather Light scouting triad. A light ‘mech that can keep up with aerospace fighters and hover tanks allows the entire triad to outpace any opposition they encounter.


(I do not own this image, but I built this mech design to go with this image so many years ago that I can't remember)

[Valery Vixen]

How many people are using 'Solaris Skunk Werks' to make their mechs?
I know I'm guilty.

[Biggs McIntosh]

I've been using HeavyMetal Pro

[Jack Gallows]

Hrm, wonder if Connor is going to come back and look at any of the other levels of entries

[Blkcat]

Alizabeth Aijou, on 11 December 2011 - 03:38 PM, said:

No cnstruction rules for those.

As per the Aerotech boxed set, conversion equipment costs 10% of the total mechs weight.