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Replacement for Endo Steel
« on: August 25, 2013, 01:56:09 PM »
I was going over Endo-Steel. Now Endo-Steel is formed of High Density Steel with Lower Density Titanium and Aluminum. I realized that either the Clans or The I.S. can have a epiphany because there is a Higher Density Metal Non Alloy. Which Steel being an Alloy. That when combined together with a Lower Density Metal can produce a stronger Endochassis. The Higher Density metal is Tungsten an which when mixed with Cobalt should produce a stronger material which would be stronger than Endo-Steel but be less bulkier than Clan Endo-Steel.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2013, 09:47:53 PM »
Sounds good, but what drawbacks were you thinking of (besides cost?
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 08:28:01 AM »
Still working on it but the advantages will be great and if I work it out right Lam's can use it.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 04:59:36 PM »
LAMs can already use Composite internal structure...
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 05:04:30 PM »
True but the structure is more fragile and takes twice the damage from a hit.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 07:59:27 PM »
the thing is there has to be a trade off, and the LAM Rules, as it is presumed to be written, prohibit construction materiels (Engine, Gyro, Cockpit, Chassis and Armor) that use up critical space (though you can use compact components).  if you are making an endo steel replacement that is lighter then standard and takes no internal space, then there HAS to be some form of trade off that affects gameplay.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2013, 08:58:19 PM »
Oh I know still working out the kinks then offering up for gameplay. I figure to let other resources be discovered. I had created years ago but cannot find it at the moment Duplex Autocannons. It created a little more heat than a Ultra but did not use additional ammo.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2013, 09:28:55 PM »
Hm.  I know there's Reinforced, but how does the atomic weight of your new material compare to the ones in Endo-Steel?
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2013, 09:38:18 PM »
Okay I am a Mechwarrior not a Scientist. Now we are getting way into an area that I have to grab a scientist.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2013, 10:08:40 PM »
Quote from: Gabriel on August 26, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
Okay I am Dammit man! I'm a Mechwarrior not a Scientist.

Fixed that for you.
« Last Edit: August 26, 2013, 10:08:59 PM by Blacknova »
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2013, 11:30:13 PM »
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2013, 07:02:15 PM »
I'd step away from more metals and start working on adding carbon fibers and advanced ceramics.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2013, 09:34:51 PM »
Aha.  How about, using the ceramic/graphite to provide weight savings, but the ceramic is less effective against the physical impact of ballistic weapons than the damage caused by lasers/PPCs.

That gives us a reasonable excuse for weight savings, and a reasonable problem with the material.
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2013, 11:04:17 AM »
we have that, it is called composite internal structure (fluffed as a series of carbon nanotubes and ceramics) introducing endo steel into the mix of course creates endo composite chassis!
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Re: Replacement for Endo Steel
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2013, 04:50:20 PM »
Clearly it was all thought up by someone brilliant.  ;)
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