In case anyone is writing about wandering around the 'Mech Bay, this is the BattleMech that Jason Nelson (AKA Helstrum) is bringing to the party.
FLS/HV-1 Flashman "Storm Chaser"
Mostly like the stock Star League Era model. XL engine and double heat sinks, etc.
Upgrades: Mounts 3 IS ER Large lasers in place of standard large lasers. (all mediums mounted remain standard)
The rear mounted medium laser is removed, and the head mounted flamer is removed.
Those two tons are used for a C3 slave unit (the advanced unofficial Warder one that can link into a 5 mech network. [Still requires the massive master to be in link, unlike the 2 ton CS-I units that do not need a master.] The other ton is a TAG unit in the head.
The Mech's exterior has been pitted and 'weathered' to make it appear run down when in fact it is in perfect operating condition including the original Star League Faust/Shinji auto tracking and targeting system. Upon close inspection there appears to be a miniscule coolant leak dripping down the left leg from near the hip mount. This is a bogus drip rigged from a small coolant supply not attached to the system. Jason will tell anyone that asks that the cooling lines in that leg have been isolated and he tops off the coolant in that leg before battle.
There are inert but apparently real explosive charges along the core spine of the 'Mech. (Inside so only found if you are deep inside the thing). If started up it will not ask for a security code. However as soon as the computer boots it announces that the 'Mech has been started by an unauthorized person and will explode in 25 seconds. There is a time count down and an Emergency Shut Down Yes or No prompt. If nothing is done it will not explode but it will shut down again. The pass phrase "We hunt together again Storm" must be spoken within 25 seconds of start up for it to operate. Jason will warn the tech crew not to try to move the 'Mech.
It is currently painted a flat black with blue lightning bolt striping spider webbing across it.
For those not familiar with the Flashman it is a 75 ton heavy with an 86 kph top speed. It was first produced in 2701 and by 3040 few were known to still exist outside of the ComGuards. It would be a very rare sight. (And yes, the fake records for Jason have faked vids of his Flashman inaction in the past). This particular Flashman's total armament is 3 ER lasers, 4 medium lasers and anti-missile system. TAG and C3 slave equipment on board. 30 heat sink points.
This unit was captured by the Warders from a 'corporate' pirate who had managed to steal four of them in a ComStar employed DropShip moving them from an old Star League base to a hidden ComGuard facility. Misty Rhodes call sign Storm was the first Suomi Warrior to pilot this BattleMech. Jason took over it after her death in battle. John officially gifted the 'Mech to Jason in 3060 as a reward for outstanding bravery and service to the Warder unit.
Edited by SuomiWarder, 20 September 2012 - 10:02 PM.