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I limited myself to tech available in 3050. I will add fluff later.

Arctic Fox

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 6,849,375 C-Bills
Battle Value: 592

Chassis: Hellion Light V3B Endo-Steel Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 108.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162.0 km/h (216.0 km/h)
Armor: Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    6.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Hector Mech Works Facility Beta
    Primary Factory: Hector
Communications System: Build 1685 Tacticom
Targeting and Tracking System: Series VI Integrated TTS
Overview:
When given the task of designing and, hopefully, manufacturing the new
Arctic Fox OmniMech, the engineers and technicians at the Hector Mech
Works Facility Beta Chose to use a modified endo-steel version of the
Icestorm chassis as well as the 300XL powerplant and assorted other
parts to cut down on development time Among the changes made to the chassis
were change the legs to bemore dog-like type in appearance. To go along with
this change the cokpit area was given a more vupine visage.

When configuring the weapons loadout of the Arctic Fox were imited to
what they could employ as ther was very little pod-able tonnage to work with.
When configuring the Arctic Fox Prime, the engineers chose to fit it
with four ER medium lasers and a pair of ER small laser mated to a targeting
computer. For added anti-infantry work a flamer wa added. When used in an alpha
strike these weapons generated just enough excess heat to engage the fixed MASC
unit.

The A configuration borrows the ER PPC from Ice Ferret and backs it up
with an EER small aser. This is a hunter-killer model dsigned to take out the
enemy with one well-placed shot to the cockpit.

The third configuration is eqipped with a ten-tube LRM launcher and is backed
up by small and medium pulse lasers. As an extremely mobile fire support
platform it is meant to keep the enemy at bay while other elements close-in for
the kill.

The final configuration is a bit generic and is best sed when engaging battle
armor, vehicles or conventional infantry, especially when the SRM launcher is
loaded with inferno ammunition,

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    51 points                1.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 10
    Running MP: 15 (20)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 105                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     10           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     7            10       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     5            10       
                                             L/R Leg     7            14       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 32

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 6
13         0       0       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 7,447,050
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,454

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
Flamer                                       RT        3         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         1         1.00
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
ER Small Laser                               LA        2         1         0.50
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 25
13         4       4       0       0      1     1   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 7,361,494
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,921

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER Small Laser                               LA        2         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 27

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 19
13         2       2       2       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 7,225,400
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,366

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LA                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
Small Pulse Laser                            RA        2         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RA        4         1         2.00
LRM-10                                       LA        4         1         2.50
@LRM-10 (12)                                 LA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 25

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 14
13         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1


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Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 7,414,550
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,677

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LA, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
SRM-2                                        RA        2         1         0.50
2 Machine Guns                               LA        0         2         0.50
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
@SRM-2 (Inferno) (50)                        RA        -         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              LA        -         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 17
13         3       3       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



What era/year are we talking about?

What era/year are we talking about?

The designs will have been in service since around 3000 or so.  But, if you want to give them weapons or equipment introduced later . . . make a configuration that comes into service from 3060 or 3070 or whenever onwards!

MA

Um.

What, exactly, are you looking for in terms of fluff, MA?  I'm thinking just the configs, because there isn't a great deal of background.

That is entirely up to you.  My Scorpions start fielding their new OmniMechs around about the year 3000 . . . because (in this alternate universe), their leadership chooses to devote more resources to being self sufficient.  And to streamline their supply train (with shared comm arrays, T&TA's, engines, as well as weapon systems).  The goal was for the Clan to be able to produce everything that their Touman required "in-house" so as to not be dependent upon other Clans.

A secondary goal was to replace all of the older second-line BattleMechs (many of which served in front-line Scorpion Clusters!) with modern OmniMechs.

As a result, the Scorpions accepted some inefficiencies in the designs. 

What I see the Hellions doing here is simply trying to field the absolute best "speedsters" of the Clans.  All with MASC, all with maximum (or near maximum) pod-space, all with more than tin-foil for armor! 

Of course, these designs may or may not be exclusive to the Clan that designs them!  Several of the Scorpion designs, for example (such as the Desert Tiger), will be adopted and used (and produced) by other Clans that see the need for that particular unit in their own Touman.

And some (at least) of the Hellion designs I post here will also find their way into the Toumans of other Clans.

So . . . just write your story.  Tell us how and why and when these designs came about.  Make it YOUR story.  Make it a GOOD story.  Just tell it from the heart.  And let the chips fall where they may.

MA

Ok, here's my take - sorry for the disjointed entries.  It was kind of fun, though.  Overall, if I had to write more about it, I'd consider calling it, "the Hellion Surge."  Sorry for the Config setup, its just easier since I don't have HMPro or SSW on the machine.



Arctic Fox

Mass: 30 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: 3050
Cost: 6,849,375 C-Bills
Battle Value: 592

Overview
     As the Hellions watched the remaining Clans of Kerensky once again begin to overwhelm their Warrior Caste with slower but more heavily armed and armored Omnimechs Khan Jena Norizuchi realized the Hellions would never be able to completely overwhelm their opponents with the sheer speed and maneuverability favored by Hellion Warriors.  Despite the Founder’s decision, Norizuchi came to the conclusion speed alone was not enough.
     Looking to the archives of the Hellion Loremaster for answers, files assembled by former Khans provided detailed analysis’ of this contradiction to the Hellion’s combat doctrine.  The resulting information caused a stir among Trueborns – the successful Warrior, after both brilliant and ignorant tactics were removed from the equation, was able to inflict more damage than the enemy.  Speed, the essential Hellion trademark, was irreverent beyond a certain point as armor and weapons took primacy in combat.  The successful Warrior was most often one with sufficient armor and heavy weapons, who was successful in moving into a position to use those advantages.
     As always, the Warrior caste was unwilling to concede the point, but at the order of the Khan the saKhan and Loremaster began to assemble records of the recent conflicts of the Ice Hellions.  Refining the information took longer, but within weeks algorithms were devised to accurately predict the outcome of future Trials based on the data.  The data, closely held by the Scientists involved, proved conclusive.
     Predicting unsuccessful outcomes proved successful when several factors were taken into account; Armor, Firepower (brute damage output, adjusted by heat dissipation – what was termed, ‘intensity’), and Mobility.  Offensive and defensive roles were taken into account as well – the ability to nullify one factor could lead to the ability to overwhelm an opponent when the other factors remained superior to an opponent’s.
     Within three months, calls for changes to Hellion priorities and adjustments to Omnimech chassis in the Touman were made before an internal Warrior’s Council and the results of the data explained to the Warriors attending it.  Norizuchi, aware of the difficulty in convincing Warriors arrogant enough to charge Assault Mechs in Lights as much as five times their mass, paved the way for a series of Trials within the Warrior Caste itself to determine the truth.  Having quietly assembled a Trinary of the 7th attack cluster to experiment with the most successful Omnimechs found in the study, Khan Norizuchi allowed challengers to bid for Trials to refute the evidence. 
     Only twelve of the Warriors were challenged, however.  Each of the challengers used mechs identified as weak by the data, against slower designs proven to be superior.  Two of the twelve challengers were victorious, proving the validity of the testing methods and once again the Clan was faced with a dilemma; continually low on resources, the Clan was unable to produce the OmniMechs most likely to bring victory in the continual Trials bleeding the Clan of raw resources and military strength.

Capabilities
     The answer came once again from the Castles Brian of the former SLDF.  Familiar with the need to claw back additional mass from the frame, armor, and engine of the ’Mech itself, the HER-3S Hermes contributed the original Endo-Steel frame necessary for the new design.  Maximizing the small amount of armor able to be fitted to the frame, the refitted design allowed only 5 and a half tons to be fitted to the bare skeleton.  The 300 XL engine, so common among SLDF units, provided a maximum speed of 162.0 kph with MASC as a design requirement pushing the new mech to 216.0 kph.
     The olive branch extended to Hellion traditionalists was seemingly in violation of the new concepts being considered, but in fact the new design was to function as a substitute for the poorly protected Fire Moth.  The Ghost Bears had designed the Fire Moth as a scout and infantry transport capable of limited support, and although its speed made it popular among Hellion Warriors it was capable of little else.
The newly-named Artic Fox, however, was both blindingly fast (as fast as the Fire Moth it would replace), but fully armored to directly confront enemy units on the battlefield.  Having maximized two of the major factors, the remaining quandary of what to do with the design’s 6.5 tons of pod space remained.

(P)
     As Hellion combat doctrine calls for seizing and maintaining the initiative during a combat situation, Technicians were instructed to provide a maximum of ranged firepower with maximum accuracy.  Looking to favorite designs and configurations, the Prime is equipped with a massed ER-ML battery across the arms and torso guided by a complex torso-mounted targeting computer.  The remaining tonnage is filled by a versatile Flamer, intended to operate in an anti-personnel role with the potential for starting fires and blocking line-of-sight in meeting engagements.

5 ER-ML        5 ton/5 Crit     2xLA, 3xRA
TGT Comp    1 ton/1 Crit     RT
Flamer         .5 ton/1 Crit     LT

(A)
     Recognizing ground speed is not the exclusive means of measuring mobility, the A configuration attempts to provide a long-range weapon suitable to taking advantage of enemy units unable to move quickly through rough terrain.  One of the longest-ranged weapons available to the Clans, the laser ensures the Arctic fox is extremely difficult to cripple before destroying the Omnimech completely.

ER-LgL         4 ton/1 Crit    RA
5xJump    2.5 ton/5 Crit   3xRT, 2xLT
  Jets

(B)
     Seeking a long-range support variant, Warriors of the Clan insisted on the maximum throw weight possible to be crammed into the tight confines of the Arctic Fox’s arms and torsos, choosing to maintain a minimum of defense – oriented weapons while depending on the design’s speed and the two tons of reloads for the versatile LRM system.  Placing the single ER small laser in the right torso, Technicians ensured their Warriors would always have the option of self-defence when ground speed is not an option.

4xLRM-5      4 ton/4 Crit     RA, RT, LT, LA
2xAmmo      2 ton/2 Crit     LT
  (LRM) 48
ER-SmL       .5 ton/1 Crit    RT

(C)
     Seeking the maximum possible damage without regard to range, the C configuration uses a massed laser battery similar to the Nova to provide a knock-out punch with the added benefit of a complex targeting computer in the left torso.  Hoping to distract an opponent and conceal the mech as it closes, a flamer was added to the right torso.  The C is a preferred transport for the Touman’s Battlearmor, as only the flamer is torso-mounted.


10xER     5 ton/10 Crit     5xRA, 5xLA
  SmL
TGT         1 ton/1 Crit       LT
  Comp
Flamer   .5 ton/1 Crit      RT

(D)
     Seeking a more cost-effective configuration for anti-personnel and urban warfare, Technicians adapted the C for conflict in built-up areas with only a pair of ammunition-free ER Small lasers left to confront larger targets.  An Active probe searches for traps and ambushes, while a pair of A-pods provide security at close range.  The main armament, ten Machine Guns with a one-ton ammunition supply in the left torso duplicates the layout of the C although the lack of offensive power means the C remains the preferred Battlearmor carrier.

5xMG     2.5 ton/5 Crit     RA
ER-SmL     .5 ton/1 Crit     RT
Active        1 ton/1 Crit     RT
  Probe
A-Pod        .5 ton/1 Crit     RT
ER-SmL     .5 ton/1 Crit     LT
Ammo       1 ton/1 Crit     LT
  (MG) 200
5xMG     2.5 ton/5 Crit     LA

(E)
     Taken to extremes, the E configuration provides a mobility few others can equal among the Clans.  Ten jump jets allow it to traverse 300 meters in a single leap under standard atmospheric conditions, although the Mechwarrior can call on only a pair of ER small lasers in the arms for self-defence.  The recon camera in the upper right torso provides targeting data for supporting Mechs and vehicles, freeing the pilot to concentrate on his mission.

ER-SmL          .5 ton/1 Crit     RA
5xJump        2.5 ton/5 Crit     RT
Recon            .5 ton/1 Crit     RT
  Camera
5xJump        2.5 ton/5 Crit     LT
  Jets
ER-SmL          .5 ton/1 Crit     LA


(F)
     Able to fire without pause or concern for heat or ammunition, the G configuration uses an ER-PPC to threaten larger units at long range.  Taking over 90% of the available pod space, the sole remaining weapon is a flamer intended for starting fires as diversions and blocking line of sight during a retreat.

ER-PPC     6 ton/2 Crit     RT
Flamer    .5 ton/1 Crit     LA

(G)
     Providing the Arctic Fox the full electronics suite of a scout including an active probe, ECM suite, and TAG, the Hellions nonetheless attempted to add a weapons payload sufficient to deter hunter/killers attempting to locate the mech.  The three ER medium lasers are spread across the arms and left torso to ensure its ability to fire at targets in the rear arc, and a flamer provides anti-personnel and incendiary options.

ER-ML    1 ton/1 Crit     RA
Active     1 ton/1 Crit     RT
  Probe
TAG         1 ton/1 Crit     RT
Flamer   .5 ton/1 Crit     RT
ECM        1 ton/1 Crit     LT
  Suite
ER-ML     1 ton/1 Crit     LT
ER-ML     1 ton/1 Crit     LA

(H)
     Introduced in 3069, the Diamond Shark’s plasma cannon was adapted to the Arctic Fox to provide an incendiary-oriented support unit to the Hellion Touman.  Armed with a pair of ER small lasers and a flamer, the H is avoided by most Warriors who prefer to use either Infernos or standard ammunition and lasers to maintain a number of offensive weapons.

Plasma        3 ton/1 Crit     RA
  Cannon
2xAmmo     2 ton/2 Crit     RT
  (PLAS) 20
Flamer       .5 ton/1 Crit     LT
2xER-SmL   1 ton/2 Crit     LA

Deployment
     Initial deployment of the arctic fox was slow and laborious due to the need to strip the endo-steel frame from the ancient design and engines from different units entirely before reassembling it with modern components.  Initial tests proved the concept sound, but field tests revealed the weaknesses of the out-of-date SLDF equipment as space within the chassis was difficult to find and the engine was more easily damaged compared to modern equipment.  The risks were found acceptable given the experimental nature of the design, and the Artic Fox successfully endured most of the combat assignments asked of it without issue as a pair of prototypes utilizing the more advanced Clan components were built.
     Continued testing with the new design has proved the successful blend of armor, speed, and pod space compared to the older Fire Moth, with Mechwarriors assigned to fight beside the Arctic Fox complaining of the lack of comparable armor.  These Warriors are clamoring for refits to the engine capacity for a heavier shell of armor to remain in the field a comparable length of time, but the difficulty continuing to meet demand for the new design makes it impossible to begin the process.

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 108.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162.0 km/h (216.0 km/h)
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    6.5 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                    51 points                1.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 10
    Running MP: 15 (20)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 105                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     10           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     7            10       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     5            10       
                                             L/R Leg     7            14       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 32

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 6
13         0       0       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 6,849,375
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 592

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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MASC                                         CT        -         1         1.00

Slight quibble, Ice, its 5.5 tons of armor.

My entry above has had the fluff added.