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Lioness Omnimech
Lioness WHM-O

Mass: 75 tons
Chassis: WOD-1 Modified Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Ford 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h (86.4 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Panzerslab Standard Armor
Armament:
    28.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company of Elysium
    Primary Factory: Elysium, Very Nice, Megiddo
Communications System: Sync 5.0
Targeting and Tracking System: KBC HiRez

Overview
With lessons learned from the Badger, it was determined that the heavy class of Omnimech would be next in line for production.  While Nevermind engineers were examining using the Warhammer, a trade convoy of Clan Diamond Shark permitted the EDF to sift through computer records and purchase the plans for an obscure, long out of production heavy omnimech. Using Inner Sphere grade components, the Lioness was built in record time. 

Capabilites
The Lioness has become the premier Battlemech of the EDF for a very specific reason.  Its impressive durability, heavy payload, and reduced repair time for the mech enables the fairly low tech Omnimech to perform well above expectations.  With 28 tons of pod space, the Lioness can replicate many of the most famous and feared heavy battlemechs in inner sphere history.

The use of the supercharger in the Lioness has proven the that EDF doctrine works well.  Unlike the more common MASC technology, when a supercharger fails, the Mechwarrior can continue to fight or withdraw from the battlefield with ease, completely unburdened by damaged actuators brought about by MASC failure.  The success of the Lioness has ensured MASC to be eliminated from all EDF machines as a result.

Deployment
The Lioness easily makes up three quarters of Front Line Division Heavy Mech rosters, and planetary defense forces have received a liberal sprinkling as well.  This has resulted in the Archer Warhammer 7E and Black Knight disappearing from most EDF roles by 3150.  Despite numerous offers from external powers, the Lioness is not sold outside the EDF, and the Rim Collection is the only other power that deploys them.

I dig the supercharger.

I was always iffy about MASC. The system fits certain ‘Mechs built during certain eras and by specific factions, but overall I found TSM and the Supercharger better. 

the goal was to create an Omni that replicated numerous effective (though not always popular)  IS Heavies and low end assaults.

We have experimented with configurations matching the Warhammer, Cataphract, Archer, Awesome, Zeus, Orion, Prefect, Gallowglas, Shogun, Grasshopper, Thunder, Both Versions of the Charger, Man O' War, Gladiator, and Pariah and Grigori

my favorite is the B, least favorite the D, the D will just be destroyed by long range fire unless in a city, the B looks nice at all ranges

the B was built to reflect the 9M Archer, the D was a stab at the Thunder

I revised a few configurations, including creating a C3 Master config, and recreating the Woodsman A

Lioness LN1-O

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 13,889,531 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,102

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h (86.4 km/h)
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    28.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
The Lioness was designed from the ground up to be a symbol of Elysian power,
not just externally, but internally. The Lioness proved to the rest of the
galaxy that a deep Periphery realm could technologically compete with the Inner
Sphere.


Capabilities:
The Lioness’ origins come from two sources.  The first was technical specs to
the long dead Woodsman Omnimech, purchased from Clan Sea Fox.  The second was
the massive amounts of salvaged Celestial Omnimechs taken by the Lioness Combat
Team and Peacemakers during Operation SCOUR.


Once the frame and armor were established, it came down to selecting what
Battlemechs the platform would emulate. Most notable is the use of a fixed
supercharger for the engine.  Like the Woodsman, MASC was considered, and even
installed on the very first generation of the machines, but after an incident
where a Lioness Combat Team mechwarrior was killed due to MASC failure, the
technology was rapidly abandoned by the EDF.


Battle History:
Massive military funds have been spent to ensure the Lioness would be deployed
quickly and widely by the EDF, the Mechs they are replacing being sold to the
mercenary market, used as trainers or just being dismantled and their parts
recycled.


It was the Lioness Battlemechs of the 21st Rim Worlds ragoons Axumite worlds as
part of a diplomatic mission that ultimately led to the creation of the Elysian
Federation.  It proved handy to have those mechs available when a bandit raid
using Age of War period hovercraft attempted to attack the EDF post, only to be
swatted away effortlessly.


The Bandit Caste War was the Lioness’ first true test of capability.  Numerous
Clan Bandits were confused, thinking they had run into more Clan Bandits
operating Woodsmen.  Entire lances of Lionesses first in the Primary
configuration managed to repel the comparatively poorly equipped Clan Bandits,
then returning to base and swapping for the C Configuration overran and
annihilated their off world transportation.


In what was then considered an act of Bluster by the EDF, the 331st painted
Clan Wolverine insignias on their mechs to stir up the raiders.  While this
brought the Bandit Caste War effectively to a halt, Clans Wolf, Jade Falcon,
and Hell’s Horses have now been probing Elysium militarily and diplomatically,
possibly making matters worse for the realm.


Variants:
in a response to squeeze more tonnage out of the Lioness, Ford Motor Company of
Elysium is experimenting with making the supercharger pod mounted equipment. 
Despite thismodifacation all combat packages shipped from Ford and nevermind
still include Supercharger Pods.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
General Michele Furey


One of the Smoke Jaguars who joined forces with then Major Christopher Hallis
after the Coudoux massacre in 3058, Michele practically jumped at the chance to
become one of the Lioness’ first pilots, relegating her beloved Fenris H to
guard her small farm on Elysium. 


Michele rose through the ranks of the 21st BCT, taking command after General
Katherine Ellis retired in 3085.  Michele led the 21st to great victories in
Operations BROTHER’S KEEPER and THERMOPYLAE, leading from the front in her
Lioness Prime.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   114 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                300                      19.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6 (
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 224                 14.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           35       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10       
                                           L/R Torso     16           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  7         
                                             L/R Arm     12           24       
                                             L/R Leg     16           30       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 36

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 11
5          0       0       0       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 16,860,156
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 2,079

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          CT        0         1         1.00
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RT        10        2         2.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         4.50
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 21
5          3       3       2       0      3     1   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 16,469,688
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,979

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          CT        0         1         1.00
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
Light PPC                                    RT        5         2         3.00
LRM-15                                       RT        5         3         7.00
Light PPC                                    LT        5         2         3.00
LRM-15                                       LT        5         3         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@LRM-15 (16)                                 RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-15 (16)                                 LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 20
5          2       2       1       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/2/2, IF 2


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 22,244,688
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,840

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
C3 Computer (Master)                         RT        0         5         5.00
2 Medium Lasers                              RT        6         2         2.00
C3 Computer (Master)                         LT        0         5         5.00
2 Medium Lasers                              LT        6         2         2.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        2         5.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 10

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 18
5/4j       3       3       2       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3M, TAG, ENE, MHQ10, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 16,448,906
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 2,083

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              HD        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
Snub-Nose PPC                                RT        10        2         6.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 10

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


================================================================================
Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 16,248,750
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,821

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE II Locations: 1 RT                                                1.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
(R) Medium Pulse Laser                       RT        4         1         2.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LT        2         6        11.00
(R) Medium Pulse Laser                       LT        4         1         2.00
Streak SRM-4                                 RA        3         1         3.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 17

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 18
5          3       3       2       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


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Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 18,000,938
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,768

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Improved)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                        12.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              HD        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         7.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         7.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 18
5/6j       3       3       0       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: F                                              Cost: 15,763,672
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,828

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
    CASE II Locations: 1 RT                                                1.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
Ultra AC/20                                  RT/RA     8         2/8      15.00
3 Medium Pulse Lasers                        LA        12        3         6.00
@Ultra AC/20 (15)                            RT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 18
5          5       5       0       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: G                                              Cost: 16,087,969
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 1,994

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE II Locations: 1 LT                                                1.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         2.00
Arrow IV Missile                             RT/RA     10        7/8      15.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (ADA) (5)                          LT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Cluster) (5)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Homing) (10)                      LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 20
5          3       2       1       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ARTAIS, CASEII, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

  Overall,  I like the OmniMech. I had a question about Inner Sphere Case. Is Inner Sphere Case pod mounted?

Yes. When it first came out in the early 90s, it was not podable.