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New user here. I got inspiration for this 'Mech from Orion and how would it be with more advanced Star League era technology.

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Main M-1
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2750
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          75 tons
Chassis:       Standard
Power Plant:   300 Vlar Fusion
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:     
  2 Medium Pulse Lasers
  1 LB 10-X AC
  1 LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV
  2 Medium Lasers
  1 Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
M-1 Main BattleMech is intended as replacement of venerable Orion for use in
Star League Defense Force. Thus Main's armament resembles that of Orion ON1-K,
but is more advanced.

==Capabilities:==
Main's main armament is Lubian Ballistics LB 10-X Autocannon with two tons of
ammunition. This is supported by LRM 15 with Artemis IV Fire Control System
and three tons of ammunition for long range engagements. Both weapons and
their respective ammunition are located in either side of torso and protected
by Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment.

For short range Main has two standard Medium Lasers in well protected center
torso, one Medium Pulse Lasers in each arm, and Small Pulse Laser in the head.
This combination of the weapons is meant to maximize Main's effectiveness
against large variety of targets at all ranges.

All the weapons are cooled down with ten Double Heat Sinks. 10,5 tons of
Ferro-Fibrous armor provides moderate protection.

==Variants:==
As of writing of this document, there are two variants being considered. M-1A1
replaces Lubian Ballistics Autocannon with a Gauss Rifle and two tons of
ammunition. Heavy weight of the weapon is off-set by removal of Medium Lasers
from Center Torso, Artemis IV FCS, and a ton of LRM ammunition. Armor is
increased to 11,0 tons.

M-1A2 would have new Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon. In addition
four Double Heat Sinks are added to total 14 Double Heat Sinks. In addition
Ferro-Fibrous armor can be increased to 13 tons, maximum possible amount
supported by the chassis.

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Type/Model:    Main M-1
Mass:          75 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  114 pts Standard              0      7,50
Engine:        300 Fusion                    6     19,00
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       ,00
Armor Factor:  188 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14     10,50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             23         28     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  9     
   L/R Side Torso:           16      20/20     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  12      19/19     
   L/R Leg:                  16      26/26     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 Medium Pulse Laser     RA      4           1      2,00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     LA      4           1      2,00
1 LB 10-X AC             RT      2   20      8     13,00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 RT)
1 LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV   LT      5   24      7     11,00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LT)
2 Medium Lasers          CT      6           2      2,00
1 Small Pulse Laser      HD      2           1      1,00
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1,00
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TOTALS:                         23          67     75,00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        7 931 000 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1 570 (old BV = 1 321)
Cost per BV2:      5 051,59
Weapon Value:      1 848 / 1 763 (Ratio = 1,18 / 1,12)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 31;  MRDmg = 16;  LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2:      MP: 4,  Armor/Structure: 5/6
                   Damage PB/M/L: 5/4/2,  Overheat: 1
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 16
                   Specials: if
I got another inspiration from novel Legacy. I'm going to play a number of scenarios with this 'Mech in MegaMek game and write fan fic based on how the game goes. So far I have played two scenarios taking a place in Taurian Concordat (against the rebels) and Rim Worlds Republic. Gonna liberate Terran Hegemony from Amaris next. Where can I post the fan fic?

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Story of the 'Mech here:
https://www.ourbattletech.com/forum/index.php?topic=3943.0