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[Connor Macleod]

Okay we've all wanted to do it at some point, and maybe some of us already have, within the confines of our imagination. I mean, the existing models of BattleMechs are nothing short of epic, but there's nothing quite like the feeling of fielding a 'Mech of your own creation into the battle. So, mainly to share my ideas for a created BattleMech, and because I want to hear and see all of your designs and ideas as well, I have created this thread. Here's the rules:

1. In order to avoid completely unrealistic or severely overpowered Mechs, all Mechs need to be "constructed" using the BattleTech Tabletop Construction rules. (I am currently using the actual book "Classic BattleTech Master Rules Revised Edition". I however do not have a link to find them on the internet, so if anybody has a link to said rules, please feel free to post it)
2. All Mechs created here can only use technology from right before Operation Bulldog (Meaning anything before 3059)
3. Inner Sphere cannot use Clan Technology and vice versa.
4. No variants of existing BattleMechs. You can take certain elements from other 'Mechs to use them in your design, however do not make look-a-likes. This rule is also extended to other 'Mechs and giant robots outside of the BattleTech Universe i.e. NO GUNDAM LOOKALIKES (or Robotech, Armored Core, etc.)
5. You may create Clan 'Mechs, but you may or may not be chastised by me or others. Nothing against the Clans, but their tech is extremely superior and it is far easier to create a Clan BattleMech than an Inner Sphere BattleMech due to reduced weight and critical slot designations. Don't worry, if I do give you a hard time, it will be far short of cyber abuse, which is against the terms of use for this website anyway.
6. Original artwork is encouraged, however if you are artistically challenged, like myself, and/or have no access to a scanner/camera, again like myself, physical descriptions are just as acceptable.
7. We're only human. Therefore, if your math is slightly off and I do catch it, I'll politely let you know that you need to revise your design. We all make mistakes, right?
8. Last but not least, have fun. I mean if you can't have fun while doing this, why are you doing this in the first place? It's not like I'm standing over you in a Devastator with my Gauss rifles aimed at you, growling "DO IT OR ELSE!" Go outside, read a book, something, as long as you're not doing this and you can't have fun

WINNERS:

LIGHT 'MECH: TBD

MEDIUM 'MECH: TBD

HEAVY 'MECH: TBD

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



NOTABLE MENTION: TBD

Trial of Bloodright 'Mech Naming Sub-Contest

Alright, this is a contest within a contest specifically aimed at those who are fans of the Clans. Instead of competing to see who has the best 'Mech idea, however, those taking part in this sub-contest are competing to see who has the best possible 'Mech to be bestowed with the legendary name of "Kerensky". All of the above rules for the original contest apply, however there are special rules that apply to this contest only.

1. All 'Mechs will be designed using Clan Technology (Goes without saying; Aleksandr Kerensky was more legendary within the Clans than within the Inner Sphere.)
2. In the "Name" section, there will be no name. Instead put in parenthesis "Competing for the name Kerensky"
3. All 'Mechs within this sub-contest will be either Heavy or Assault 'Mechs.
4. The actual physical design (Be it a picture or a physical description) counts just as much, if not more, than the loadout specs (Because lets face it, it's easy to throw almost everything under the sun with all the bells and whistles on an Assault Clan 'Mech that just makes it devastating.) So if you can't draw, put some thought in the physical description area to make it easy to imagine what the 'Mech looks like.

Think you're up to the task? Well lets see you put your money where your mouth is.

THE KERENSKY: TBD (WINNER OF THE SUB-CONTEST)

NOTABLE MENTION: TBD


EDIT: YOU MAY ENTER AS MANY DESIGNS AS YOU WANT IN AS MANY CATEGORIES AS YOU WANT.

ALSO. DUE TO THE SIZE OF EVERYONE'S POSTS, PLEASE USE THE "SPOILER" FOR ALL THE SPECS AND LEAVE DESCRIPTIONS/PICS AND OVERVIEWS OUT OF THE SPOILER AREA FROM NOW ON.

Edited by Connor Macleod, 07 January 2012 - 12:25 PM.

[Connor Macleod]

Name: Hunter
Technology: Inner Sphere
Cost: 10,129,500 C-Bills
Weight Class: Medium
Tonnage: 50
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Engine Type/Rating: Extra-Light/300
Cruising Speed/Top Speed: 64.8 km/h; 97.2 km/h
Heat Sinks: 10 (Double)
Jump Jets: Yes (180 Meters)
Armor Type/Rating: Standard/120
Equipment:
PPC
LB 10X AC (2 Tons of Ammo)
ER Medium Laser
CASE

History:
Featuring some of the latest rediscovered technology from the Star League Era, the Hunter got its start as the brain child of an unnamed engineer and scientist of the New Avalon Institute of Science. The unnamed engineer (We'll call him Jack for naming purposes) was inspired by ‘Mechs such as the Enforcer and the Centurion, but felt that such designs were outdated, especially with the (re)discovery of several LosTech from the Star League era. Jack completed his design and submitted them to the Institute, who used their resources to create a prototype. Once built, the Institute put the prototype through several rigorous tests, which it passed flawlessly. Production began in 3058, but due to high production costs and the FedCom Civil War breaking out, mass production was halted in 3063 and the project was terminated. The few that were produced have seen limited service during Operation Bulldog and the FedCom Civil War

Physical Description:
The Hunter is a humanoid ‘Mech with a few similarities to existing models of ‘Mechs. It has an almost identical cockpit/head of a Hunchback, while the Particle Projection Cannon on the right arm is attached in the same manner as the PPC on a Black Knight. The LB 10X Autocannon, the ‘Mech’s other main weapon, is attached to the left arm in a similar way as well. The torso is of a slim to medium build, similar in size to that of an Enforcer, and sports an ER Medium Laser in the left torso up near the shoulder area. The legs are humanoid, with forward facing knees.

Tactics:
Superior to many ‘Mechs of equal tonnage in speed, maneuverability, and firepower, the Hunter is an effective Light ‘Mech Hunter-Killer (hence the name). Meant for rough terrain and mountainous battlegrounds outside the urban areas of big cities, the 50 ton ‘Mech utilizes its speed and maneuverability to full advantage, running down lighter and sometimes faster ‘Mechs, all the while, peppering their hulls with PPC fire until their within effective range for the LB 10X Autocannon. Unfortunately, with only 7.5 tons of standard armor, The Hunter lacks the protection necessary in prolonged fights with heavier 'Mechs. The MechWarrior then has to rely on his speed, piloting skills, and luck to survive any such encounters.

Spoiler

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure:
Engine: XL 300 Fusion Engine 9.5
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 6
Jump Jet Locations: 2 RT; 2 LT; 1 RL; 1 LL 3.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 120 7.50


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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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PPC RA/10/3/7.00
LB 10X AC LA 2 6 11.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
CASE LT 0 1 0.50
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10) LA - 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10) LA - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics

Special Abilities:
CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA, FLK 1/1/

(The blank areas are because before I could calculate everything, I had to return the book I was borrowing from a friend. So if someone could help me out, that'd be great. I know, I know, I'm the OP, I shouldn't need help, but hey, everybody needs help sometimes.)



Alright phew. This is mine, feel free to critique. Think you can do better? Then post one!

EDIT- Here is the new and improved Hunter.

Edited by Connor Macleod, 10 December 2011 - 06:03 PM.

[Nik Van Rhijn]

I like AC's, especially in Urban combat, so;
BrawlerA BRW 2R

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
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 7,659,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,509

Chassis: Unknown Standard
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 LB 10-X ACs
4 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
The Brawler looks like a Thug with hands, The torso mounted AC's projecting a la Atlas.

Overview:
House Davion has always used Autocannon. With the advent of the LBX series they
looked at a number of ways of utilising it. this variant was intended as a
close range mech with some ability at medium range. The double heat sinks mean
that this mech runs extremely cool, even when firing all weapons. Ratehr than
increasing weapons or maxing out the armour it was decided to give 3 tons of
case protected ammo to allow it to operate for longer periods without resupply.
The mix of slugs and cluster extends the options. It is hoped that this will
provide a good solid front line mech urtilising all the newly rediscovered
technology. A further possible change could be the droppinh of 1/2 ton of
armour to fit an AMS to give protection against missiles.

First however it needs to undergo in use trials to see if it's promise is born
out in the field.
Tactics;
The Brawler is intended as a solid line mech for medium to close range support, in particular to defend fire support mechs, where it's lack of speed is no handicap. It's intended to be durable, hence the lack of an XL engine.

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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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 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 - 170 9.50
Armor Locations: 2 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 24
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 16 22
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 12 16
L/R Leg 16 21

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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LB 10-X AC RT 2 6 11.00
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
LB 10-X AC LT 2 6 11.00
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (20) RT - 2 2.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10) RT - 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (20) LT - 2 2.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 9

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

Courtesy of SSW

Edited by Nik Van Rhijn, 09 December 2011 - 05:47 PM.

[Adridos]

Nik Van Rhijn, you have to draw a pictue of it, or describe how it looks, not just tech data and story.

[Connor Macleod]

Geez dude, I know I said BTTP rules, but you didn't have to go that far LoL. Still, great 'Mech. I'm a fan of LBX Autocannons myself. Just wouldn't use them in an Urban environment. The scatter would seem like there would be more collateral damage and/or casualties. But hey, civilians should evacuate warzones anyway.

EDIT: Adridos is right, need description and tactics

EDIT 2: Actually after reviewing the rules of my own thread, and the fact that I did not post a template with OP, only the physical description and/or pic is needed.

Edited by Connor Macleod, 03 December 2011 - 04:24 AM.

[Brakkyn]

Shoot, I have over 150 personal BattleMech designs, but can't draw worth a darn. Most of them include simple weapon loadouts. If I COULD draw, I might be as good as the almighty Plog.

Edited by Brakkyn, 03 December 2011 - 04:28 AM.

[Connor Macleod]

Brakkyn, on 03 December 2011 - 04:26 AM, said:

Shoot, I have over 150 personal BattleMech designs, but can't draw worth a darn. Most of them include simple weapon loadouts. If I COULD draw, I might be as good as the almighty Plog.

Not asking you to draw, man. Just describe what it looks like and give us the specs. Use my post as a reference.

[Mason Grimm]

CAE-1A Caedmon (the name means Wise Warrior)
Method of Creation: Solaris Skunkworks

Mass: 75 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: 3040
Cost: 15,730,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,213

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine

Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Yes (yep, that's right. It can jump)
Jump Capacity: 90 meters

Armor: Standard Armor (14.5 tons of it)

Armament:
1x Gauss Rifle
2x ER Large Lasers
7x Medium Lasers

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 114 points 4.00
Internal Locations: 2 LT, 5 LA, 5 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 3 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 3.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 14(28) 4.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 231 14.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 35
Center Torso (rear) 11
L/R Torso 16 22
L/R Torso (rear) 10
L/R Arm 12 24
L/R Leg 16 32

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser CT 3 1 1.00
Gauss Rifle RT 1 7 15.00
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
2 Medium Lasers RA 6 2 2.00
ER Large Laser RA 12 2 5.00
2 Medium Lasers LA 6 2 2.00
ER Large Laser LA 12 2 5.00
@Gauss Rifle (16) RT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

Physical Description: I have no idea. In my mind everything looks close to combinations of Marauders and Marauder IIs (seen, reseen, unseen, maybe seen, soon to be seen, never seen, seen what?). So imagine something big, ugly and extremely competent at multiple ranges. Now imagine it DFA-ing you as the ultimate surprise.

Tactics: When using this mech you have a range of choices depending on... well... your range...

1 hex away? Use your ER Large lasers and Medium Lasers. Or you can DFA then for **** and giggles.

2 hex away? Use your ER Large lasers, your medium lasers or your Gauss Rifle. Again, you can DFA if you want.

3-9 hex away? 7x medium lasers and still heat neutral or you can stagger using medium lasers as well as your ER large lasers.

7-19 (22) hex away? Fire up the 2x ER Larges and the 1x Gauss Rifle.

Notes and other Fluff:

Notice the overlap between short and long ranges? The medium lasers and the large lasers have an overlap so that you have all ranges covered and can utilize your weapons more effectively depending on heat levels and desired damage outcomes. Since the ER larges have no minimum range you can use them as short, medium or long weapons. Your Medium Lasers cover short and medium ranges and your Gauss can cover short, medium and long ranges with no heat buildup.

It should also be noted that this machine is built to take a licking and keep on ticking! I could have placed big powerful weapons on here (dual gauss anyone?) but having weapons systems knocked out through combat severely limits what you can give back in terms of damage. This machine was designed to still remain combat effective even if some systems are knocked out.

Missing a medium laser or two? No problem, stagger your large laser(s) to compensate.

Missing a large laser? No problem, you've still got another ER large as well as the Gauss.

Missing several medium lasers? We got that too! Your gauss can fire with a min of 2 hexes away and can act as a short range weapon.

Missing everything but 1 medium laser, spit and harsh language? You can still DFA them with some flair! Style points count!

This is not an ammo dependent machine. Yes it has a gauss rifle (with 2 tons of ammo I might add. That is 16 shots) but it also has energy weapons and can remain fairly heat neutral if the pilot isn't alpha striking.

Finally; ammo explosions due to heat or someone crit seeking? Nope! Although I hear the gauss itself can explode but it's ammo will not. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Edited by Mason Grimm, 03 December 2011 - 09:43 AM.

[Slade Deleportas]

Here, for your construction pleasures: Solaris Skunk Werks: http://www.solarissk...s.com/downloads You will want SSW_0.6.76.zip and SSW Master.zip (ALL of the mechs from 2750 to 3075ish) Uses the new Total Warfare rules for building etc. This was created by Skyhigh and a few others. Skyhigh also created http://www.solaris7.com a great resource for canon and fanon material.

Edited by Slade_Deleportas, 03 December 2011 - 09:29 AM.

[Connor Macleod]

Mason Grimm, on 03 December 2011 - 09:00 AM, said:

CAE-1A Caedmon (the name means Wise Warrior)
Method of Creation: Solaris Skunkworks

Mass: 75 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: 3040
Cost: 15,730,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,213
etc etc. Not gonna quote the whole d*** post. That's just bad forum etiquette

Wow. Now that's a Heavy 'Mech I'd like to pilot. Its speed is a bit of a turn-off for me, but its versatility at different ranges plus its effectiveness even in the face of battle damage still makes this a true terror to behold. Anyways, I know I said BTTP rules, but the extra "Heat Critical Mass" isn't needed for this. I do however need to go edit my post to show Battle Value and cost. Anyways, loved the tactics portion (DFA just for s**** and giggles. Priceless), although description does lose you some imagination points. Still, it put a good general picture of what the Caedmon looks like in my head, and just from my imagination, it is indeed an ugly, gruesome, and possibly grotesque 'Mech. Which equals pretty effing epic in my book .

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Alright, here's my entry:

The Heikegani was an attempt to incorporate the best features of the venerable King Crab design with features taken from the popular Marauder-chassis. The result is a 'Mech that visually resembles the King Crab, with a dorsal-mounted IDC Large X-Pulse Laser, strongly inspired by the Marauder's GM Whirlwind autocannon mount. Supplementing this is a Shigunga Medium Range Missile 20-Launcher in a mount reminiscent to the King Crab's Simpson-15 launcher. A head-mounted Tanadi Citizen C3 Slave Computer allows it to coordinate fire with lance-members. From the skull-like body of the 'Mech protrude two arms that are a a definite hybrid of the Crab's and the Marauder's, each incorporating a Dragon's Fire Gauss Rifle, supported by an IDC Medium X-Pulse Laser in the right arm, and an IDC Small X-Pulse Laser in the left.

Spoiler

Heikegani HKG-2K

Mass: 90 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Era Specific
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3058
Cost: 18.810.000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2.252

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 270 Fusion XL 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:
2 Dragon's Fire Gauss Rifles
1 IDC Large X-Pulse Laser
1 Shigunga MRM-20
1 IDC Medium X-Pulse Laser
1 IDC Small X-Pulse Laser
1 Tanadi Citizen C3 Computer (Slave)
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 138 points 4,50
Internal Locations: 2 CT, 4 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 270 7,50
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
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 R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 279 17,50
CASE Locations: 1 RT 0,50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 29 45
Center Torso (rear) 13
L/R Torso 19 30
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 15 30
L/R Leg 19 38

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Gauss Rifle RA 1 7 15,00
Medium X-Pulse Laser RA 6 1 2,00
Gauss Rifle LA 1 7 15,00
Small X-Pulse Laser LA 3 1 1,00
MRM-20 LT 6 3 7,00
Large X-Pulse Laser LT 14 2 7,00
C3 Computer (Slave) HD 0 1 1,00
@Gauss Rifle (32) RT - 4 4,00
@MRM-20 (24) RT - 2 2,00
Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 9 Points: 23
3 4 5 3 0 4 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Sorry, but I'm crap at drawing.
Its inspired by the mythological yōkai/yūrei creature - a crab whose shell resembles a human face (skull in this case, rather), supposedly the reincarnated Heike warriors who were defeated in the Battle of Dan-no-ura (1185).

Edited by Alizabeth Aijou, 03 December 2011 - 10:21 AM.

[Datum]

The Stiletto (yes, it's a clan omni. shut up)


Stilleto

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 6,374,531 C-Bills
Battle Value: 515

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: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
11.0 tons of pod space.
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 58 points 2.00
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 RT, 2 LA, 3 RA
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 210 4.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 6 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT 3.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 13(26) 3.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 105 5.50
Armor Locations: 4 LA, 3 RA

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 11 14
Center Torso (rear) 4
L/R Torso 8 13
L/R Torso (rear) 3
L/R Arm 6 10
L/R Leg 8 13



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Loadout Name: Prime Cost: 7,182,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E BV2: 1,592

Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jumping MP: 6 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT 0.00
CASE Locations: RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA

Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Streak SRM-4 RT 3 1 2.00
Large Pulse Laser LT 10 2 6.00
ER Medium Laser RA 5 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 16
6j 4 4 2 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA


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Loadout Name: Alpha Cost: 7,156,688
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E BV2: 1,571

Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jumping MP: 6 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT 0.00
CASE Locations: RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA

Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Streak SRM-4 RT 3 1 2.00
ER Large Laser LT 12 1 4.00
Medium Pulse Laser RA 4 1 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 4 1 2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 10

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 16
6j 4 4 1 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA


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Loadout Name: Beta Cost: 7,285,781
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E BV2: 1,621

Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jumping MP: 6 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT 0.00
CASE Locations: RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA

Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Streak SRM-4 RT 3 1 2.00
ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
ER Large Laser LA 12 1 4.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 16
6j 3 3 2 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA

[guardiandashi]

sigh I have so many designs... that I have done dome are major changes and some less so.

the BLR-2G battlemaster varient, changes of note... reduces close in firepower for more ranged firepower. disgards srm6, ammo, and machineguns and ammo for a second ppc it was the old classic battlemaster, and has a second "gun"

"wolf pup" class omnimech, This unit was designed by clan WiE to help suppliment their shortage of recon designs, it also addresses percieved issues with the "fire moth, aka Dasher" design. While the dasher is a fine design and has an unriveled maximum speed, it does suffer drom being ... fragile if any weapons successfully hit it. The wolf pup addresses those concerns.

Appearance: The wolf pup shows its heritage it has legs that greatly resemble those of the Timberwolf class omni, along with its distinctive hip assembly, on a reduced scale, the body however is more rounded and brings to mind the (unseen) marauder's (aka robotech officer battlepod) the arms are impossible to determine which design they came from due to the fact that they are essentually identical.

deployment: wolf pups are still uncommon enough that they are rarely deployed in groups, when they are, they take advangage of the omni technology they incorperate to make "minor" changes to better support the overall star composition. Typically they vary the "advanced electronics" even if the weapons loadout are otherwise identical.

base chassis stats
25 tons, movement 8/12/0 aka 86.4 kph cruising 129.6 kph running
chassis endosteel 1.25 tons engine 200XL 4.25 tons, gyro 2 tons cockpit 3 tons
armor 4.5 tons clan ferrofibrous biased towards the front, (all 3 rear torsos only have 2 armor per section) a total of 86 "points" of armor thus providing 96% of chassis maximum the reduced coverage locations are: head 8 of 9 possible armor, and legs mounting 11 of 12 maximum armor the remaining free weight is devoted to pod space providing a (relatively) massive 10 tons (under "non fractional accounting" this is reduced to only 9.5 tons)
due to the design being intended for recon, raiding, and extended skirmishing, The most common configurations mount heavy energy weapons loadouts.

primary configuration:
ct 1 er large laser
R/L arm, 1 er medium laser over 1 er small laser
2 additional DHS
1 ton of "advanced electronics" typically, active probe, or ecm (most common) tag or similar less common, when available "watchdog" suites are the package of choice.

A configuration
this configuration is less common than the prime due to the heat burden and reduced range but many warriors like the increased punch.
ct ERPPC
R/L Arm 1 ermedium laser over 1 er small laser
1 ton advanced electronics ... see primary

B configuration
this is also a less common config as it is a "sniper" config
2 ER Large lasers
2 ton targeting computer

[Datum]

Aaaand, I know it's kind of a variant, but here's my Rocker RcK-3R
(It's just an old stalker chassis completely gutted and refitted)
At least it's Inner Sphere.



Rocker RcK-3R

Mass: 85 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: 3070
Cost: 13,274,675 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,956

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 255 Light Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
1 Rotary AC/5
1 Large Pulse Laser
1 LRM-10
2 SRM-6s
3 Medium Lasers
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: Standard 130 points 8.50
Engine: Light Fusion Engine 255 10.00
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 3 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 3.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 17(34) 7.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 248 15.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 27 39
Center Torso (rear) 10
L/R Torso 18 27
L/R Torso (rear) 9
L/R Arm 14 26
L/R Leg 18 33

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser CT 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
LRM-10 RT 4 2 5.00
Large Pulse Laser LT 10 2 7.00
Rotary AC/5 RA 1 6 10.00
2 SRM-6s LA 8 4 6.00
@LRM-10 (12) RT - 1 1.00
@SRM-6 (30) LT - 2 2.00
@Rotary AC/5 (20) RA - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 8 Points: 20
3j 5 5 1 0 4 0 Structure: 5
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SOA, SRM 2/2/0

Edited by Datum, 03 December 2011 - 11:04 AM.

[Connor Macleod]

Nice solid designs, all of you. Even you, Datum, but unfortunately you broke two rules (Year availability and the no variants rule). Anyways, I'll be editing my own 'Mech shortly, mainly because I wasn't satisfied with the overall design and capability. I think it goes without saying that my 'Mech will therefore be DQ'd from the "contest" although, it was never really going to win in the first place.

On a seperate note, I have an idea for a sub-contest within this contest for all you Clanners. I've been thinking, what would be the capabilities and the design of a Clan BattleMech named the "Kerensky"? Bold? Yes. Arrogant? Most likely. Crossing several lines? Possibly. But it'll be alot of fun. Plus, it is similar to a Trial of Bloodright, only it's 'Mechs competing for the name Kerensky instead of their pilots. I'll post the rules for this sub-contest in the original post. And we'll call it a Trial of Bloodright Mech Naming Subcontest! Okay, sounds lame I know, but I am a master of lame.

[feor]

Oh, what to select, so many mechs designed over the years. How about the Katar? I've got a picture for that, and there's the the unsuccessful 1L prototype, which was entirely 3049 legit tech (even if background wise it was designed in 3059)

Katar KTR-1L

Mass: 45 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 3,896,875 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,128

Chassis: Hollis Mk III Standard
Power Plant: Magna 180 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Anderson Propulsion 18
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Derallex Medium Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
2 SRM-6s w/ Artemis IV FCS
4 Martell Medium Lasers
1 Apple Churchill Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer: Hollis Incorporated
Primary Factory: Corey
Communications System: O/P COM-232
Targeting and Tracking System: O/P 1220

Overview:
The design for the Katar began in November of 3059. Hollis wanted a mech to
provide close range support for its popular Catapult chassis. Their original
prototype, the KTR-1L, while capable at its task, did not meet up to the
potential Hollis envisioned for its designs. Refitting the Katar, they
rereleased it into the Capellan market. however, they found their profits
suffering from the traditional look and name of the Katar. The Chancellor's Xin
Sheng movement was driving down orders for the Katar in favor of other, more
patriotically designed battlemechs. Deperate to bouy profits on the design
after so many years of work Hollis began to market the Katar as export to other
houses through the new Star League. They became popular as close range support
for all forms of Missile boat mechs, including the Archer, Catapult, and
Salamander.


Capabilities:
The Katar's strength lies in the matching range of its weapons, both its quad
Medium Lasers and Streak missile systems have an optimal range of 180 meters,
allowing them to come into their own just as LRMs begin to be hampered by the
proximity of the enemy. The Katar's Apple Churchill Beagle Active Probe furthur
enhances it's ability to cover its charges, enabling it to detect hidden units
which could potentially activate too close for most missile boats to defend
themselves successfully. The Katar's design is rounded out by 12 tons of armor
and a powerful 220 rated Magna engine with a quartet of Jump jets. This allows
it acceptable endurance in combat while being able to keep up with its
benchmark unit, the Catapult. The Katar's longevity is helped by the fact that,
often, when facing heaver forces, those forces will already have waded through
several barrages of LRMs from whatever unit the Katar may be protecting.


Battle History:
One of the most amazing battle ROMs available featuring the Katar has a lance
of 2 Katars and 2 Longbows engaging a pair of Clan Warhammer IICs. One of the
Longbows was crippled, but the Katars performed excellently under the
circumstances and managed to successfully destroy the two Clan mechs before
they could completely destroy either of the Longbows.


Deployment:
The Katar is starting to see service with many Inner Sphere houses and
Mercenary regiments. A number of units have bought it not for its Missile
escort abilities, but because its loadout also lends itself exceedigly well to
Close Combat. There have already been several inquiries from various Solaris
VII stables requesting performance information on the Katar.


Variants:
The Katar 1L, the original Prototype of the Katar mounted a pair of SRM6s with
Artemis IV, 4 tons of SRM ammo, and quad Medium Lasers. Although the 2L mounts
less ammunition, the Streak nature of the launchers leads to better average
damage and ammunition economy.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 75 points 4.50
Engine: Fusion Engine 180 7.00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT 2.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 136 8.50
CASE Locations: 1 RT 0.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 14 18
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 11 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 7 12
L/R Leg 11 19

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Beagle Active Probe CT 0 2 1.50
SRM-6 RT 4 2 3.00
Artemis IV FCS RT - 1 1.00
SRM-6 LT 4 2 3.00
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
2 Medium Lasers RA 6 2 2.00
2 Medium Lasers LA 6 2 2.00
@SRM-6 (Artemis) (60) RT - 4 4.00
Free Critical Slots: 21

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 5 Points: 11
4j 4 4 0 0 2 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA

[Nowan123]

...
I think this will have loads of frankenmechs

Anyways, posting to watch

[Biggs McIntosh]

Edit: Added "Tactics" and "Appearance" to entries. Consolidated entrance into one post.
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COY-1A Coyote (Light Entrant)

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History

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The COY-1A Coyote is Mountain Wolf Battlemechs newest entrant into the Light Mech category. The Coyote is built on Vendrell on their in-house Telestar Model 6LQ chassis and weighs in at thirty-five tons. The GM XL 210 engine gives it a top speed of 97.2 km/h and six Devil A7 jumpjets give it an impressive 180m jump range. Ten double heatsinks cool the Coyote. For protection from enemy fire, the Coyote has seven tons of ProtecTech Light armor which can defend it from fire from most other light 'Mechs. A TharHes Kr-A P/Comm communications package and RCA Instatrac Mark X sensor suite round out its electronics.

The Coyote is intended be a light skirmisher in difficult terrain. A center mounted Defiance B3L large laser is the mech's primary weapon. A head mounted Defiance B3M medium laser and a torso mounted TharHes Blue SRM-4 launcher add to its punch at closer range. Three Kicker machine guns, mounted one in each arm and one opposite the SRM launcher allow the mech to defend itself from infantry and add more firepower at extreme close ranges.

Technical Readout

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Appearance

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The Coyote shares a similar style with the Wolfhound battlemech, although it lacks the whole head ejection system. The cockpit rides high on the head with a medium laser protruding from under the viewscreen, giving the head a canine appearance. The Large laser is located low in the "stomach" of the mech with the tubes of SRM-4 launcher forming a diamond pattern on the right side of the Coyote's chest across from the SRM-4 is a Kicker rotary machine gun that traverses on a ball mount. The other two Kicker machine guns are underslung on the Coyote's arms, set back enough so that they do not interfere with the functioning of the mech's hands.

Tactics

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The Coyote is designed to be a fast and maneuverable infighter and anchor for a recon lance. Like a Jenner, or other relatively heavily armed and armored light mech, the Coyote's job is to screen for its lancemates boasting electrical countermeasures, advanced probes, or other scouting equipment that diminishes them in a pure fighting ability. The coyote uses its Large laser to engage enemies at range that threaten its charges, and closes to bring more weaponry to bear. Once it's lancemates are able to disengage, it uses its agility to withdrawl as the lances rear guard.

A secondary, but widely used tactic of the coyote is to use them like the ancient Terran animal they derive their name from. "Packs" of Coyotes can hunt down other light and medium mechs, using coordinated attacks to position, strike, and fade, harassing the enemy or cutting it from the "herd" to be dragged down.

Similarly to the Firestarter, the Coyote is also adept at urban warfare and anti-infantry operations. Although it lacks the psychological edge of the Firestarters many flamers, the Coyotes machine guns make short work of enemy infantry units in the city.

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FRB-0A Freebooter (Medium Entrant)

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History

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Built by HildCo Interplanetary in collaboration with Ceres Metals Industries, the FRB-0A Freebooter is HildCo's first offering in the medium category. Constructed on a Ceresplex IV chassis shared by the Blackjack, the Freebooter is designed to be a highly mobile, well armored weapons platform. The Freebooter has the added benefit of being constructed with materials produced on St. Ives. The massive 300 Vlar XL engine it shares with the Pillager pushes the Freebooter to a max speed of 97.2 km/h. Six HildCo Model 10 Jumpjets, mounted in the legs and side torsos, give it a jumping range of 180 meters. 10 double strength heatsinks internal to the engine provide the cooling needed to let the Freebooter run cool, like its larger brother the Pillager, and 10.5 tons of Starshield Standard armor give it excellent protection for its weight.A CeresCom Recon Model 12K communication suite and a C-Apple Churchill targeting system round out its electronics.

The weapons suite of the FRB-0A consists of a torso mounted StarCorps Industries Imperator Code Red LB 10-X AC with two tons of ammunition and a trio of Ceres Arms medium lasers mounted in the center torso and head. The arms of the Freebooter are free of weapons and vital equipment, and have fully articulated hands to perform punch attacks or collect battlefield salvage.

Tech Readout

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Physical Appearance

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The Freebooter shares a superficial similarity to a smaller Grasshopper. The head of the Freebooter is the most recognizable and unique part of the mech. The communications array and sensor suite are situated in a triangulating array stylized to give the appearance of a tricorn hat worn back on the head, the cockpit is offset on the left side of the Freebooter's "face," the polarized viewscreen giving the look of a black patch, while the right side of the Freebooter's head houses the red focusing lens of a medium laser. The result is a mech that has a stereotypical "pirate-ish" look. The shoulders are broader than a Grasshopper's proportionally, this is to accommodate the LB 10X autocannon that rides on the Freebooter's left shoulder without necessitating the head being offset (one rather famous Freebooter pilot, one Charles "Coco" Bewar, painted an image of a parrot roaring in profile along the boxy casing of the cannon with the words "Fear Frankie" scrawled behind). The center mounted medium lasers are arranged vertically, almost giving the appearance of the buttons of a gentleman's long coat or justacorps.

Tactics

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The Freebooter is made to be a raider. Get in, hit hard, resist the return fire, and return with the goods. The Code Red autocannon gives the Freebooter some range, but it is designed to use its speed and agility to close the gap quickly and avoid incoming fire. Standard tactics is to use slugs at range and switch to cluster munition once the enemy is "cracked" to increase the probability of damaging essential internal equipment. The strategy of the Freebooter pilot is to wound or cripple, not necessarily destroy. The mech is heavily armored for its size, and its weapons are centrally located for increased survivability. The arms end in fully articulated hands, again for the mechs primary purpose of "smash and grab" operations.

The Freebooter's secondary function is that of a scout hunter. The Freebooter is fast and agile enough to keep pace with most light mech designs. It's thick armor lets it engage scout units for extended periods and its weapons systems, while lacking against larger opponents, are sufficient to stalk smaller prey.

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KOM-1E Kommandant (Heavy Entrant)

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History

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The Kommandant is a new design from TharHes Industries in Tharkad. The LAAF needed a new design for field commanders on the battlefield. The Kommandant is built on the birdlike McLarren-75B chassis and weighs in at 75 tons, putting it on the high end of the Heavy weight class. The massive GM XL 375 engine propels the mech at up to 86.4 km/h and five Devil 7A jumpjets allow the Kommandant to jump up to 150 meters, allowing the field commander in the Kommandant to move freely on the battlefield. Fifteen double heatsinks keeps the mech cool at a full run and can dissipate the heat buildup from jumping in short order. Twelve and a half tons of Paulina Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous protect the occupant from enemy fire. A TharHes Calliope ZE-2 communication suite and a TharHes Ares-7i sensor suite round out the electronics.

The Kommandant is meant to be a commander's mech with a focus on survivability and high end electronics. The armament is designed for taking shots at range. Two Defiance B3L large lasers and a quartet of Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5 launchers constitute its long range firepower while a solitary Defiance B3M medium laser adds a bit of damage to compensate for when an enemy is able to get within the arming range of the long range missiles.

Tech Readout

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Appearance

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The Kommandant shares the same birdlike design as the Catapult or Penetrator. The mech looks very similar to a Catapult, if you replaced the boxy missile pod arms with something more akin to the left arm of a Shootist. The medium laser rides above the viewscreen on a ball turret. The launchtubes of the LRM launchers are stacked under the cockpit along either side of the mech in two even rows.

Tactics

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The Kommandant is intended to house and protect a unit commander. Its role in battle is to survive and if possible engage the enemy at range. If caught in a pitched battle, the pilot should use its mobility to disengage if at all possible. If not, than the mech agility should be used to pose the hardest target possible to the enemy while the lasers are used at close range.

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DP0-A Desperado (Assault Entrant)

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History

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The DP0-A Desperado is a Defiance Industries assault mech built entirely in-house at the factory on Hesperus II on their Star League XL frame. The 85 ton mech is equiped with a VOX 255 XL engine giving it a cruising speed of 54 km/h and three HildCo Model 12 jumpjets give it a jumping distance of 90 meters. 13 tons of Kevlar 5000 armor leave it well protected and a TharHes Hm-10 communication suite and Nashan Diana Mark II Targeting Computer round out the electronics.

Two arm mounted Defiance Disintegrator LB 20-X autocannons are the primary weapon systems. A Defiance B3L large laser gives the Desperado a bit of reach and a trio of Defiance B3M medium lasers round out the mech's arsenal.

Tech Readout

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Appearance

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The Desperado is a traditional humanoid mech. The shoulders of the mech are overbuilt to support the massive autocannons that constitute the mech's arms. This gives the mechs head a sunken look akin to an Atlas, but not nearly as stylized. The head mounted medium laser is built out of the mech's “forehead” giving it a horned look. The right side mounted large and medium lasers and the center mounted medium laser make a reversed “L” in the lower half of the mech's torso.

Tactics

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The Desperado is designed to be a fierce infighter. The two massive autocannons split slug and cluster munitions. Heat can build quickly when alpha striking and jumping, so most pilots use the large laser sparingly when they have successfully closed with the enemy. The Desperado is mobile, but not swift, so it excels in urban areas and difficult terrain where it can use its agility to its advantage and maintain cover while it closes with the enemy.

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Crab Spider (Aleksandr Entrant)

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History

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The Crab Spider is a new medium quadrupedal mech build by Clan Cloud Cobra on Homer. The mech is constructed in-house at Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E on their fifty ton Type QX745-50 Mod. III chassis. A Clan Type 200 XL engine can propel the mech at 64.8 km/h and four BMP Series XXI Mod. 12 jumpjets give it a jumping distance of 120 meters. Ten tons of Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous armor protect the mech. A Build 1700/1 Tacticom communication system and Series XXXII Multitrack targeting computer round out the electronics.

A center mounted Type DDS “Kingston” ER PPC and side mounted Type 9 Ultra AC/10 are the primary weaponsytems. A head mounted Series 2B ER Medium Laser and a side mounted Series 1 ER Small Laser complete the Crab Spider's arsenal.

Tech Readout

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Appearance

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The Crab Spider bears a superficial resemblance to the arachnid it is named for. The low slung head assembly has a honeycombed viewport to resemble the compound eyes of an insect, below the viewport are a stylized set of mandibles that contain the communication arrays while the focusing lens of the ER Medium laser is situated between the arrays. The other weapon systems are recessed into the bloated “abdomen” that rises about and behind the head assembly.

Tactics

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Being slow for a medium mech, the Crab Spider is intended to be a garrison unit. It excels at fighting from fixed fortifications or in an urban theater where its agility, not flat out speed, is most useful. The mech is heavily armored and its weapons pack a significant punch against even heavier designs. The heavy weapons on the Crab Spider have significant range, allowing them to do significant damage to approaching units before they even reach the fortifications.

Edited by Biggs McIntosh, 21 December 2011 - 02:30 PM.

[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. 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.

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, 21 December 2011 - 02:32 PM.

[Jack Gallows]

Saving this post for my entries (going to do a few normal entries, the Kerensky is technically the Orion IIC )

Looks like there is already stiff competition in the medium weight class, interesting...

My Medium 'Mech Entry~

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Wild Weasel WW-1D

Mass: 50 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: 9,257,250 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,078

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: General Motors 300 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 w/ CASE
Armament:
2 Ultra AC/5s
1 TAG
Manufacturer: General Motors
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
The WW-1D is an experimental Davion design originally laid down in late 3042 by
General Motors, with the first prototype being constructed in 3045. The desire
of Davion Military Command was to develop a mech able to fill two roles on the
battlefield by incorporating the newest of technologies. These roles were as a
long range harasser that can spot for artillery/fire support mechs while also
providing defense for these units in a jam, and to act as a hunter/killer for
enemy missile encampments or tanks.


To achieve these roles, the Wild Weasel mounts two Ultra AC/5s with enough ammo
to sustain a high rate of fire from both weapons for long engagements without
having to rearm if away from friendly supply lines, adding in CASE protecting
it's ammunition from disabling the 'mech.

The long range of the Ultra AC/5s, combined with a TAG and a top speed of over
97 kp/h, help protect the Wild Weasel while it carries on it's mission, backed
by 9.5 tons of armor should it run into something it can't outpace/kill.


A few detractor's note it's lack of weapon diversity, and reliance on new and
costly technology that might hamper it's widespread production should it prove
itself a valuable addition to the armies of the Federated Sun. Time will tell
if this machine will live up to it's designation that harkens back to the
ancient warbirds of Terran militaries.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2.50
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 2 CT, 5 LT, 5 RT, 1 LA
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 169 9.50
Armor Locations: 3 RT, 7 LA, 2 LL, 2 RL
CASE Locations: 1 LT 0.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 24
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 24

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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TAG RT 0 1 1.00
2 Ultra AC/5s RA 2 10 18.00
@Ultra AC/5 (60) LT - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

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

Tactics: The Wild Weasel favors using it's speed and the range of it's autocannons to keep enemies at bay if they're larger or better armed, preferring to soften them up before being forced into brawling close range. It's high speed still makes it a decent infighter or light-medium mech hunter if needed, and can be used to harass larger weight classes if needed with flanking maneuvers. If there's adequate fire support, the Wild Weasel will lase targets with the TAG so it can mop up without as much resistance.

Many pilots use it's speed and bipedal nature to cause problems for tank crews, one of the primary targets for this mech. Using terrain or battlefield debris, it can launch an attack then run to a better position. Wild Weasel pilots tend to enjoy staying mobile versus getting drawn into a slug fest, even with it's high armor for it's tonnage. A few pilots have begun calling it their "linebacker" against medium-light recon mechs or enemy flankers that get too adventurous.

Description: (Man, I had no real clue what I wanted this thing to look like. Really.) Being a Bipedal mech, it stands on two legs somewhat reminiscent of the Victor. Add armor overlaps where the ankles and knees are, with hips that join up a bit like the Atlas. The waist is a slight bit skinnier then the chest itself, but not by much, which the chest somewhat looking like a Commando/Crusader hybrid (think Crusader waist and abdomen, Commando on up.) The right shoulder is solid, rounded but cut off at a 45 degree angle, the right arm ending in a design that looks rounded, two large barrels almost side by side with an under-slung amount of armor connecting them to the arm.

The right is similar but isn't cut off at the 45%, and has additional armor overlapping, as well as some armor banding on the forearm that ends in a fist. The head sits on top of the chest, with the back armor of the chest curving up a bit for partial coverage of the neck/lower head (kind of like how the Atlas head sits, but not that low,) and a bit of the chest rising up on the right and left side of the head to partially protect the pilot without obstructing it's view, basically a Battlmech gorget with a bit of a raise in the back. It's head is somewhat skull like, but the front bottom edge strike down sharply in a type of romanesque helmet/armor type of design. The top of the head on one side is slightly raised, with what looks like comm equipment/random bits/extra armor.

My Assault 'Mech Entry~

Spoiler

Paladin PLD-1F

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
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 25,274,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,568

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h (43.2 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 Gauss Rifle
1 Large Pulse Laser
2 Streak SRM-6s
2 ER Medium Lasers
2 Medium Pulse Lasers
1 Sword
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
The Paladin began as a idea, a dream, to showcase the unity and strength of the
newly cemented Federated Commonwealth. Scientists and military commanders from
both half of the Fedcom joined together to produce a mech that thier nation
could be proud of as a whole, further binding the two nations into one.
Standing as tall as an Atlas and carrying a large Sword in one hand, the
Paladin is an imposing sight on the battlefield not quickly ignored. Shortly
after entering field trials in September 3055, it entered full production
service in August of 3056.


The design mixes both beam and conventional weaponry to good effect, giving it
a decent long range punch with the Gauss Rifle in it's right arm that softens
up targets as it brings it's brutal array of short range weaponry to bear. A
collection of medium lasers, one ER and two Pulse, help worry any target that
gets close enough, with a Large Pulse Laser and Streak SRM-6 rack exploiting
rents enemy armor caused by the Gauss Rifle and Medium Lasers. Added to the
mechs already destructive close range weaponry is a sword, coupled with deadly
Tripple Strength Myomer that it's laser batteries help ensure is heated enough
to let the sword sunder any foe that blunders too close or doesn't pay respect
to this machine's fearsome potential.


While a bit on the slower side, the added bonus of Tripple Strength Myomer and
the addition of jump jets help give the Paladin suprising bursts of speed and
mobility, further adding to the mechs already capable abilities.


The Paladin achieves all of this with an XL Engine thrumming in it's heart,
with a Standard Internal Structure coupled with over 19 tons of Standard Armor
covering it's towering frame and protecting it's sligthly bulky XL Engine. CASE
provides protection from ammunition explosion if the Streak SRM-6 ammo gets
hit, adding another notch to the Paladins survivability.


It's main goal is to inspire any Fedcom troops it's deployed with, offering a
solid anchor to any assault lance it's placed into. Careful commanders know to
support this mech until it can be brought into close range where it can do the
most damage, and have to be careful of it being focused on or harried by
smaller machines that can keep out of the reach of it's Sword. The Paladin will
still be standing long after any other mech is placed before it falls, helping
to lead the Federated Commonwealth into a brighter future, having already seen
great successes against Clan opponents on worlds occupied by both Smoke Jaguar
and Jade Falcon.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 152 points 10.00
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 300 9.50
Walking MP: 3 (4)
Running MP: 5 (6)
Jumping MP: 3 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 6.00
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
TSM Locations: 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 304 19.00
CASE Locations: 1 LT 0.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 31 48
Center Torso (rear) 13
L/R Torso 21 31
L/R Torso (rear) 11
L/R Arm 17 33
L/R Leg 21 42

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Medium Laser CT 5 1 1.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers RT 8 2 4.00
Large Pulse Laser RT 10 2 7.00
2 Streak SRM-6s LT 8 4 9.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
Sword RA - 7 5.00
Gauss Rifle LA 1 7 15.00
@Gauss Rifle (24) RT - 3 3.00
@Streak SRM-6 (45) LT - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 10 Points: 26
3j 5 5 1 0 4 1 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: TSM, MEL, CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Description and Tactics:

The Paladin stands as tall as an Atlas, making it one of the largest Battlemechs in existence. Equipped with jump jets, it makes for one frighting sight to behold if you ever find yourself under it, or being ambushed by something so large. The major design ques hit on the note that it's a solid and powerful mech, and a symbol of the Federated Commonwealth, from the sword being stylized as being almost identical to what is on the banner of the Federated Suns. Every ounce of the mech is armored and massive, using it's size to help overwhelm enemy pilots when confronted with the machine. It's head, much to the Black Knight and the Grand Titan, resembles a medieval Knight, something much like this Make the ridge a little bigger, and you've got it. It's recessed slightly into the torso and surrounded by thick armor plates, a bit bigger and more enclosing then the Atlas head on the concept art by Fying Debris for MWO under the media section.

The rest of it's body continues this theme, with it's chest being almost 3 large slabs of stylized armor, bulging out slightly at the top then joining solidly with the waist, with both Streak SRM launcher tubes riding high on it's left torso and ER Medium laser sitting on top of the torso. The right torso houses it's Large Pulse Laser and dual Medium Pulse Laser assembly, in line down it's right side under the armpit of the mech. The shoulders are large and semi boxy like two armored plates bolted to each other, with the right arm ending in fist and sword while the left ends in a mailed fist conjuring images of the Lyran Commonwealth's emblem, with complimenting Guass Rifle slung snugly under the forearm. It's waist and legs are thick and powerful, the waist laying armor across it's thighs as a mailed skirt might, and it's knee/calf assembly resembling a seamless piece of armor.

My Light 'Mech Entry~

Spoiler

Ghost Wolf GWF-2K

Mass: 35 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: 3059
Cost: 6,319,710 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,096

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 245 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
4 Medium Pulse Lasers
1 Guardian ECM Suite
1 Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
Development of the Ghost Wolf didn't start until late 3057 after Morgan Kell
established the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon. Phelan Kell and his Wolves-In-Exile,
along with his father and Jaime Wolf of the famed Wolf's Dragoons met to
discuss plans for shoring up losses fighting the Clans and other conflicts.
Deciding they needed a mech that was easier to maintain then Clan mechs or
their equipment, the Ghost Wolf was designed to fill the gap in their lighter
mech lances at a decent cost while using Inner Sphere technology so that
construction could be done faster without waiting on rare Clan material.


While the Ghost Wolf is still in it's trial phases, a few have been seen in use
by the Kell Hounds and Wolf Dragoons, before they make and sell the final
product to outside buyers. Designed to be incredibly fast and something
reminiscent of his Wolfhound that Phelan piloted before and after becomming a
member of Clan Wolf, the Ghost Wolf echo's familiarity with that design while
having many differences that set it apart.


Calling for a 'mech that was fast yet highly agile for use against enemy fire
support or recon mechs, in addition to being used in packs to help take down
larger machines, the Ghost Wolf was designed with speed and agility in mind. To
achieve this, an XL Engine propels the machine over 118 Km/h while running and
jump jets capable of vaulting the machine 210 meters.


Helping to achieve it's role as a fast attack and harrasing mech, Ghost Wolf
arm mounts four Medium Pulse Lasers for use when 'mechs high speed brings it
swiftly to it's target. Having enough heat sinks to see continual use of it's
weapons without risking shut down help keep it rather cool comparitive other
designs, so it can keep up a prolonged rate of fire unless too heavy use of
it's jump jets. To further malign fire support and command units, a Guardian
ECM was mounted to wreck havoc with targeting and detection systems.


Helping the 'mech achieve it's objectives are almost full armor coverage for
it's weight, with 6.5 tons of standard armor protecting the machine's
internals. While decent, any decent pilot recognizes that the best chance of
survival lies with this unit's speed as many heavier mechs have the ability to
shear armor off quickly of something so light. An Anti-Missle system was
installed to assist in further protecting the machine, though the one ton of
ammunition lacks CASE which risks exploding if the mech's armor is breached.
Decided to be of small concern due to it's speed and size, Mechwarriors are
still cautioned to jettison any unused AMS ammo should they begin to take
internal damage.


Preliminary reviews of the design seem to be positive among the Kell Hounds,
with many of Khan Kell's Wolves expressing mixed feelings about the machine due
to it's pure Inner Sphere design. Duke Morgan Kell has plans to send some to
various Fedcom commanders should there be interest, to help fund the project
and help bolster supplies in the ARDC.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 58 points 2.00
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 LT, 3 RT, 4 LA, 3 RA
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 245 6.00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 7 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 CT, 1 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL 3.50
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
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 - 104 6.50

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 11 15
Center Torso (rear) 4
L/R Torso 8 13
L/R Torso (rear) 3
L/R Arm 6 10
L/R Leg 8 12

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Anti-Missile System RT 1 1 0.50
Guardian ECM Suite LT 0 2 1.50
2 Medium Pulse Lasers RA 8 2 4.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers LA 8 2 4.00
@Anti-Missile System (12) RT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 3 Points: 11
7j 3 3 0 0 1 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: ECM, AMS, ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA

Description: The Ghost Wolf is a compact mech, with a tight design to help provide less of a target for it's enemies to hit. It's comprised of mostly rounded edges to help give it a sleek look and assist it's aerodynamics (if a 35 ton brick could be aerodynamic) with a few flat edges. The shoulders and chest are one large assembly, with the shoulders curving down from the mech's neck/torso uninerruppted, then cutting at a sharp straight angle to meet the chest just above the waist. The chest sticks out near the head and becomes less severe as it approaches the waist and actual shoulders. The head is slim and slightly elongated with small antenae on the right side near the back/top. The arms are semi thin and mostly dominated by their medium pulse laser barrels that mechs with the top of the forarm seamlessly. The AMS is mounted like a small turret machine gun on top of it's right torso/shoulder. The legs pumping beneath it have four toes, three facing forward splayed out slightly spaced from each other at angles, with one behind that tucks under during jump jet activation but used to help stablize the mech upon landing or taking heavy damage.

My Heavy 'Mech Entry~ (Description and Overview to follow)

Spoiler

Currently Unamed

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: 3059
Cost: 20,965,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,702

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 375 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 MRM-40
1 ER Large Laser
2 ER Medium Lasers
1 C3 Computer (Master)
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, 2 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 3 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 14(28) 4.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 216 13.50
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 23 34
Center Torso (rear) 9
L/R Torso 16 24
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 12 22
L/R Leg 16 28

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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C3 Computer (Master) RT 0 5 5.00
MRM-40 LT 12 7 12.00
2 ER Medium Lasers RA 10 2 2.00
ER Large Laser RA 12 2 5.00
@MRM-40 (12) RT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 17
5 4 4 1 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: C3M, TAG, CASE, MHQ5, SRCH, ES, SOA

*Edits* Seems you had a similar idea with the Hunter, Connor. I have a variant of the Weasel with jump jets, but it forces the engine speed down to 5 walking and 8 running, because the ultra autocannons are so heavy compared to your load out and I like the idea of this mech engaging almost purely at range. I like the mix of weapons on the Hunter, especially if you're packing a few cluster rounds on that LBX if you happen to pounce on a mech. I also figure that, I could min max the mech all I like, but having a few limitations on it makes it feel more real within the constraints of the universe.

Edited by Jack Gallows, 11 December 2011 - 06:16 PM.