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OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« on: March 08, 2014, 04:12:57 PM »
OSTWAR OWR-2M


Overview
A possible oversight in the developers' creation of the Royal OWR-2Mb from TRO:3085 left the design without an Introductory Tech unit from which it originated. The Primitive design was the sole basis for this highly advanced machine from Ostmann Industries. It is quite likely that this durable and highly-effective Primitive would have originated from a low-tech unit, for sale to House quartermasters hungry for the best hardware at the lowest price.

To fill this gap is the OWR-2M (Intro) variant. Its load out maintains a similar feel to its Primitive ancestor, but with a larger engine, capable of 64kph. Its dual missile racks were upgraded to 6-shot launchers, fed through a rapid feed mechanism. The outward appearance remains identical to the Primitive OWR-1X; enough to fool Hegemony scouts assessing the strength of the other Houses.

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Ostwar OWR-2M

Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D
Production Year: 2515
Cost: 5,355,350 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,316

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 260 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  LRM-20
    2  SRM-6s
    2  Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     104 points                6.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                260                      13.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             14                        4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 192                 12.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     21           30       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11       
                                           L/R Torso     15           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  7         
                                             L/R Arm     10           18       
                                             L/R Leg     15           24       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-6                                        RA        4         2         3.00
SRM-6                                        LA        4         2         3.00
LRM-20                                       RT        6         5        10.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LT        6         2         2.00
@LRM-20 (18)                                 RT        -         3         3.00
@SRM-6 (30)                                  LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 29

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 13
4          1       1       0       0      3     0   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
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« Last Edit: March 08, 2014, 04:34:32 PM by TigerShark »
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 04:17:12 PM »
I like the upgraded design TigerShark but did you have trouble posting it? Seems like you double posted the entry. I'd love to know a little more with a bit of extra fluff. Like who uses this Mech? RWR? Houses? Mercs?
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 04:36:05 PM »
Quote from: Takiro on March 08, 2014, 04:17:12 PM
I like the upgraded design TigerShark but did you have trouble posting it? Seems like you double posted the entry. I'd love to know a little more with a bit of extra fluff. Like who uses this Mech? RWR? Houses? Mercs?

EDIT: Fixed the double entry. Just hit "Paste" twice. :)

We'll be using it to replace the OWR-2M Primitive in our MekWars campaign. It will be on the general tables, with a higher percentage for FWL, OA/TC/MoC and RWR. A player making a direct purchase has an 80% chance of the OWR-2M and 20% shot at the Royal OWR-2Mb

Given the distribution of the TDR-5S Thunderbolt, the Ostwar seems like a logical alternative for states looking for a reasonably-priced line unit. The Hegemony's refusal to adopt the design is a boon to the other Houses and Periphery Powers; a rugged, tough design that's nearly 1,000,000 SLD / C-Bills less than a Warhammer, and with a higher damage potential in the Short bracket.

I would expect to see this unit produced by Ostmann Industries and its licensed manufacturers on Terra and elsewhere, giving it a relatively-common place in Civil War and Succession War armies. Kong Interstellar continued to make the OTL-4D as a licensed product and it seems reasonable that Ostmann would do the same with its other designs.
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2014, 07:03:17 PM »
I like it. Could we use the design in the Shattered Dawn setting?
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2014, 07:06:04 PM »
Quote from: Takiro on March 08, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
I like it. Could we use the design in the Shattered Dawn setting?

What is it?
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 07:09:12 PM »
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2014, 12:46:38 PM »
as an Alternative, I chose to boost armor protection. rather then firepower.
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Ostwar OWR-2R

Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D-A
Production Year: 2470
Cost: 5,309,150 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,315

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 260 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  LRM-20
    2  Medium Lasers
    2  SRM-4s
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     104 points                6.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                260                      13.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             15                        5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 CT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 208                 13.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     21           30       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11       
                                           L/R Torso     15           20       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                             L/R Arm     10           20       
                                             L/R Leg     15           30       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-4                                        RA        3         1         2.00
SRM-4                                        LA        3         1         2.00
LRM-20                                       RT        6         5        10.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LT        6         2         2.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  RA        -         1         1.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  LA        -         1         1.00
@LRM-20 (18)                                 LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 30

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 13
4          3       4       2       0      3     0   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2014, 05:50:33 PM »
Not a huge difference JPArbiter. You add a heat sink and a ton of armor. What if you did double heat sinks and a case or two?
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2014, 06:27:51 PM »
Quote from: Takiro on March 09, 2014, 05:50:33 PM
Not a huge difference JPArbiter. You add a heat sink and a ton of armor. What if you did double heat sinks and a case or two?

The goal of the design was to create an interim between Primitive and Royal. I suppose DHS would work, but it would defeat the purpose of the design since the OWR-2Mb already has DHS / XL Engine.
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Re: OWR-2M Ostwar [MW: Dominion]
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2014, 09:48:29 PM »
Got ya. Then what you guys have are two nice level 1 3025 Mech designs.
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