Topic: CCAF Heavy Mechs (Post Lapsum) (Read 1085 times)

Dread Moores · « **on:** June 10, 2012, 03:55:39 PM »

Thunder THR-C5

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3130
Cost: 16,081,037 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,647

Chassis: Hollis Mk III Standard
Power Plant: Magna 350 XL 350 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ceres Ferro-Lite with CASE II Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Kali Yama Big Bore Autocannon/20
3 Ceres Arms Model W2 Medium X-Pulse Lasers
1 Sian/Ceres Jaguar LRM-5
Manufacturer: Ceres Metals Industries
Primary Factory: Sian and Capella
Communications System: Ceres Metals Model 21-Rs
Targeting and Tracking System: C-Apple Churchill

Deployment:
The first of the upgraded Thunders saw a great deal of combat during the
Blackout and the Confederation's charge into Republic space. By the early
3150's, production had been increased twice, as the demand for this signature
Ceres 'Mech was incredibly high. This new model (and its siblings) have proven
to be a mainstay of CCAF combat forces. Much like the C4, this model is also
exported for sale to the MAF in large numbers.

Variants:
Ceres Metal knew that the Thunder was a key part of their rise to success
in the Capellan arms market. Unfortunately by the time of the Blackout, the
original Thunder model was showing its age in an non-complementary fashion.
Sales of the more modern C4 variant easily surpassed any other variants,
reflecting the changing modern battlefield. In the early 3120's, Ceres began a
major project to overhaul each of L variants to bring them up to the more
modern C4 standard. The first one off the factory lines was the C5, intended to
replace the 1L original.
The design team kept the most effective parts of the original prototype,
still using the reliable standard autocannon and LRM pairing. The older pulse
lasers were replaced with more modern X-pulse versions, though this does
increase the strain on the 'Mech's cooling system. However, this change allowed
the pulse lasers to be used at the same engagement range as the massive
autocannon. Looking to increase the durability of the design, Ceres upgraded to
a light ferro-fibrous armor. This increased armor plating along with the
installation of the impressive protection offered by the CASE II found on the
C4 model.

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 107 points 7.00
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 350 15.00
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
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
Armor: Light Ferro-Fibrous AV - 217 13.00
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
CASE II Locations: 1 LT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 33
Center Torso (rear) 11
L/R Torso 15 23
L/R Torso (rear) 7
L/R Arm 11 22
L/R Leg 15 30

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Autocannon/20 RT/RA 7 2/8 14.00
Medium X-Pulse Laser RT 6 1 2.00
LRM-5 LT 2 1 2.00
Medium X-Pulse Laser LT 6 1 2.00
Medium X-Pulse Laser CT 6 1 2.00
@AC/20 (15) LT - 3 3.00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 17

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 16
5 2 3 1 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, AC 2/2/0

Dread Moores · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2012, 03:57:02 PM »

Thunder THR-C6

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3137
Cost: 19,362,037 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,100

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 350 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h (97.2 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Stealth Armor
Armament:
1 LB 20-X AC
3 ER Medium Lasers
1 Streak SRM-4
1 Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Deployment:
Procurement requests for this Thunder make it a strong third seller to the
C4 and C5 modelsl. The C6 has become a common short-range brawler that supports
and protects its longer-ranged brethren in the CCAF's "shadow lances." If not
for the stealth armor's advanced technology, it would likely outsell its older
sibling. The older C5 is a design that can find its support needs met by
manyless well-equipped CCAF and MAF commands. The C4 model offers impressive
long-range firepower for an affordable price, something that is only found on
Thunder chassis such as the rare C7. This keeps the C6 from being the top
seller, as Capellan soldiers seem to clamour over access to the rare LB-20X
autocannon. Much like the C4, this model is also exported for sale to the MAF
in mediocre amounts.

Variants:
This second generation version of the Thunder 2L has very minor changes
from the original. Ceres engineers installed an additional half-ton of stealth
armor and replaced CASE with the more advanced CASE II. This required the
downgrading of the Streak missles to a class four rack, but it did allow for
the small laser to be upgraded to a medium model. The design functions well in
close-quarters combat, while the stealth armor allows it to close on its prey.

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 107 points 7.00
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 350 15.00
Walking MP: 5 (6)
Running MP: 8 (9)
Jumping MP: 0
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
TSM Locations: 1 RT, 5 LA
Armor: Stealth Armor AV - 216 13.50
Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
CASE II Locations: 1 LT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 34
Center Torso (rear) 9
L/R Torso 15 22
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 11 22
L/R Leg 15 30

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
LB 20-X AC RT/RA 6 3/8 14.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Guardian ECM Suite RT 0 2 1.50
Streak SRM-4 LT 3 1 3.00
ER Medium Laser CT 5 1 1.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (5) LT - 1 1.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (10) LT - 2 2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 21
5 3 3 0 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: TSM, ECM, STL, CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0

Dread Moores · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2012, 03:57:53 PM »

Thunder THR-C7

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3140
Cost: 18,971,037 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,012

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 350 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h (97.2 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Stealth Armor
Armament:
1 Arrow IV Missile
2 ER Medium Lasers
1 Streak SRM-4
1 Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Deployment:
Even with its "most common artillery 'Mech" status, the C7 is not a common
sight, not by any stretch of the imagination. It is an expensive design, due to
the stealth armor and Arrow IV system. Additionally, artillery systems are
often better used (and cheaper to field) on combat vehicles; something the CCAF
does not lack. However, the sales numbers for such a specialty unit are still
strong. Ceres shows no signs of increasing production, but CCAF units continue
to trade out older models (particularly older model Catapults) for the A4
Thunder. This model is also exported to the MAF, but the number exported is
rather small.

Variants:
The C7 has become one of the most common Arrow IV 'Mechs used in the CCAF.
The upgraded CASE II protection and additional ton of A4 ammo have been
well-received by 'Mechwarriors in support units. As with the C6, this required
the downgrade of the Streak missiles to a four-pack, but no additional armor
was mounted.

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 107 points 7.00
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 350 15.00
Walking MP: 5 (6)
Running MP: 8 (9)
Jumping MP: 0
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
TSM Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 4 LA
Armor: Stealth Armor AV - 216 13.50
Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
CASE II Locations: 1 LT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 34
Center Torso (rear) 9
L/R Torso 15 23
L/R Torso (rear) 7
L/R Arm 11 22
L/R Leg 15 30

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Guardian ECM Suite LA 0 2 1.50
Arrow IV Missile RT/RA 10 7/8 15.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
Streak SRM-4 LT 3 1 3.00
ER Medium Laser CT 5 1 1.00
@Arrow IV (Non-Home) (15) LT - 3 3.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 20
5 3 2 0 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: TSM, ECM, STL, ARTAIS, CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

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