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Expanding into the Federated Suns was seen as a gamble by stockholders of Defiance Industries, but with a large amount Davion space relatively untapped resource wise the Lyran behemoth was more than able to take advantage of this fact. Diversifying the company and creating the Defiance WarWorks name in Davion space made sense with the tax incentives they were able to gain as a "new" company on the poetically chosen planet of Defiance. Easing the friction caused by this moving into traditionally Davion weapon contractors territory was at first very severe but actions and backroom deals were made and the result was that certain systems are subcontracted out to others such as the GM 280 XL engine from Johnston Industries or the communications and targeting systems from Achernar BattleMechs.

The design itself is something that has thrilled former Clint 'Mech Techs. Long known as a technician's nightmare the Defiance design has basically started from the ground up, but at a cost. The original Clint's were known as being designed as a cheap recon unit, Defiance is hoping to change that reputation. Originally having a top speed of 97.2 km/h, this new variant tops that at 118.8 kph, while maintaining the 180 meter jump radius. Utilizing the latest in Lostech the DW variant incorporates Defiance's own blend of Endo Steel and Durallex Ferro Fibrous armor. This with the inclusion of the larger but lighter GM XL engine gives a lot of versatility to its supplementing weaponry. Changing the role of the Clint from scout to scout hunter is the DW's role. Incorporating both the Defiance ER PPC and Large Laser gives the design a much more potent punch than many other designs in its weight category. With its increased speed, armor and firepower the first opponent that believes this is the old Clint is waiting for a rude awakening.

Clint CLNT-1-DW

Introduction Year: 3053
Cost: 7,425,413 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,383

Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Foundation E40 Endo Steel
Power Plant: GM 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 75.6 kph
Maximum Speed: 118.8 kph
Jump Jets: Rawlings 40
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
     1 Defiance 1001 ER PPC
     1 Defiance B3M Large Laser
Manufacturer: Defiance WarWorks
     Primary Factory: Defiance
Communication System: Achernar Electronics HICS-11
Targeting & Tracking System: Federated Hunter

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        280 XL                  8
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              12 [24]                 2
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          125                     7

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            12        17   
     Center Torso (rear)               5     
     R/L Torso               10        15   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  4     
     R/L Arm                 6         10   
     R/L Leg                 10        18   

Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
ER PPC                   RA        3        15      7.0   
Large Laser              CT        2        8       5.0   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 RT        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                 LT        1        -       0.5   
Double Heat Sink         RA        3        -       1.0   

A common field refit seen by mercenaries and periphery forces utilizing the Clint Battlemech. A kit that takes some effort with the conversion of the integrated heat sinks in the older Pitban 240 engines but easily handled by veteran Mech Techs. Beginning by replacing the ammo dependent Armstrong J11 Autocannons with a variety of ER Large Lasers that have begun filtering their way down now even to some of the lesser powers throughout the Inner Sphere. The smaller size and tonnage of the laser gives the option of adding another medium laser to the design, additional armor coverage and an additional heat sink. All these positives can make it obvious why this variant is quickly gaining popularity among Clint pilots.

Clint CLNT-2-2U

Introduction Year: 3053
Cost: 3,847,480 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,139

Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Andoran Model III
Power Plant: Pitban 240 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 64.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph
Jump Jets: Andoran Model JJII
     Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     1 ER Large Laser
     3 Martell Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Field Refit
     Primary Factory: Field Refit
Communication System: Raldon R1
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    4
Engine                        240 Fusion           11.5
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 6
Double Heat Sink              11 [22]                 1
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  104                   6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            12        13   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               10        14   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  3     
     R/L Arm                 6         8     
     R/L Leg                 10        14   

Weapons              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
ER Large Laser           RA        2        12      5.0   
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   
2 Medium Lasers          CT        2        3       2.0   
2 Jump Jets              LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets              RL        2        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 RT        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                 LT        1        -       0.5   
Double Heat Sink         RT        3        -       1.0   
Double Heat Sink         LT        3        -       1.0   


Not able to be completed in time for Battle of Tukayyid, the Comstar variant of the Clint coming from Skopel Mechworks of Terra, is based off intelligence gained by ROM about second line variants seen on some Clan held worlds. Fixing the issues with the original framework with the changes to the Skopel Template structure the designers were able to return to the original design and add the Autocannon 10 back to the frame. Utilizing the 'Mech-mounted shotgun gives the design much greater flexibility on the battlefield swapping back and forth between the critical seeking cluster rounds and the armor piercing standard slugs. Unable to keep the speed from the original design was the drawback to this increase in firepower but it was a sacrifice many felt fine making. Skopel with the assistance of ROM have been able to redesign the Sloane 220 Lockover System thanks to finding references to the schematics sent in old HPG transmissions intercepted during the 1st Succession War. Four Martell medium lasers back up the Imperator Code Red LB-X Autocannon.

Clint CLNT-3-1A

Introduction Year: 3053
Cost: 5,925,547 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,190

Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Skopel Template 4 Endo Steel
Power Plant: Vox-LE 200 Light
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: CurtissJet 80
     Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Aldis Plate w/CASE
Armament:
    1 Imperator Code Red LB 10-X AC
    4 Martell Medium Laser
 Manufacturer: Skobel MechWorks
     Primary Factory: Terra
Communication System: Faulk 203 Comset
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        200 XL                4.5
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  128                     8

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            12        18   
     Center Torso (rear)               5     
     R/L Torso               10        15   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  4     
     R/L Arm                 6         11   
     R/L Leg                 10        18   

Weapons               Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
LB 10-X AC                RA        6        2       11.0 
3 Medium Lasers           LA        3        3       3.0   
Medium Laser              CT        1        3       1.0   
LB 10-X AC Ammo (20)      RT        2        -       2.0   
CASE                      RT        1        -       0.5   
2 Jump Jets               LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets               RL        2        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                  CT        1        -       0.5   
Double Heat Sink          RT        3        -       1.0   
Double Heat Sink          LT        3        -       1.0   
A variety of the Clint thats found some popularity as a refit coming from the Bell Refit Yards. Intelligence coming out of Capellan space talks about a variant incorporating pulse laser technologies, Davion looking to see what might be possible have begun a small project at experimenting with the design. Long known for multiple variants due to the need to replace many of the inferior components, engineers have put together a rather serviceable design. Utilizing smaller captured Nissan 200 engines has lowered the speed of the design but allowed for the inclusion of a larger package of weaponry and equipment. Seeing the new design as a defender and not as a scout the long ranges of the AC/5 were not needed instead the Large Pulse Laser fits the role as primary weaponry for the design with its increase accuracy collateral damage is lessened as the 'Mech fights in urban settings. An additional Medium Laser was also added to the design to finalize its offensive improvements, to fill its role as urban hunter though an active probe system has been added along with remote sensors to allow it monitor a much larger area. 

Clint CLNT-2-3M


Introduction Year: 3052
Cost: 3,590,347 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,128

Mass: 40 tons
Chassis:  Andoran Model III
Power Plant: Nissan 200
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: Andoran Model JJII
     Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Durallex Medium
Armament:
     1 Large Pulse Laser
     3 Medium Laser
Manufacturer:
     Primary Factory:
Communication System: Raldon R1
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    4
Engine                        200 Fusion            8.5
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5
Double Heat Sink              11 [22]                 1
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          134                     7

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            12        18   
     Center Torso (rear)               5     
     R/L Torso               10        16   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  4     
     R/L Arm                 6         12   
     R/L Leg                 10        19   

Weapons                   Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
Large Pulse Laser             RA        2        10      7.0   
Medium Laser                  RA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser                  RT        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser                  LT        1        3       1.0   
Active Probe                  LT        2        -       1.5   
Remote Sensors/Dispenser      CT        1        -       0.5   
2 Jump Jets                   LL        2        -       1.0   
2 Jump Jets                   RL        2        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                      CT        1        -       0.5   
Double Heat Sink              RT        3        -       1.0   
Double Heat Sink              LT        3        -       1.0   
Double Heat Sink              RA        3        -       1.0   


Had a stockpile of ones I did before this pandemic appeared only up to 50 tons though. Might trim it down depending on inspiration for the fluff. I def got 2 of them the thought lit other two were just designs that I put on paper so to speak

I designed four yesterday after I got off work. I'll post them when I get home.

The Clint, despite being relatively rare, has always been a popular design with the Taurian Defense Forces.  Used a cavalry mech, the Clint is commonly found in many of the Concordat's lighter units, such as the Red Chasseurs and the Hyades Light Infantry.  Unfortunately the Clint suffers from the problem of being a maintenance nightmare due to the non-standard parts used by Andoran Industries.  In an effort to improve the reliability and availability of the Clint, the TDF began a major reconstruction program.  Stripping the mechs down to a bare chassis, they were rebuilt using new, readily available parts that would improve the performance of the mech and simplify repairs.

The modifications to the Clint start with the heart of the mech it's fusion engine and motive systems.  While the Pitban 240 is a common model and highly reliable, the mech's Gyro is not.  While some thought was give to simply replacing the Gyro with the same model used by the Griffin produced Vandenberg Mechanized Industries on Illiushin, the TDF eventually decided on a more radical modification.  In an effort to free up more room for additional weaponry and armor, the Pitban 240 was replaced with the Warner 200E produced by Magna for the Lightning Aerospace fighter. The old balky gyro was replaced with the new one that is being developed for the Concordat's Hatchetman.  The combination of the smaller engine and gyro freed up significant room for other improvements.

Always light armored, new Clint features 7.5 tons of Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous armor.  This more then doubles the protection of the Clint, allowing to survive multiple hits. Complementing the heavier armor is a new more powerful weapons array.  The main complaint about the Clint's weapons is the lack of ammunition for the Armstrong Autocannon.  To solve this problem the auto cannon has been replaced with a Donal PPC. This provides a hard hitting, long range punch that does not rely on ammunition.  The Clint retains the 2 Martell Medium Lasers and mounts a Shannon Fore SRM 4 Launcher to provide an additional punch at close range.  To protect the mech from an ammo explosion the SRM ammo is stored in a CASE protected ammo bin. 

Other changes to the Clint include the use of Double Heatsinks to compensate for the heat output of the new weapons array,  the replacement of the old Andoran Model JJIII with newer Rawlings 54 models and the replacement of the Radon R1 comm system with the Neil 5000.  The Clint does retain the superb Sloane 220 Lockover System which is considered one of the finest targeting systems ever developed.   

Having completed testing a prototype, the TDF has began retrofitting all of the Clints at Pinard Protectorates Limited facility on MacLeod Land. There has been some discussion of a possible variant that replaces the Shannon Fore launcher with a Delta Dart LRM 5 launcher for additional long range firepower. 


CLNT-2-5T
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Andoran Model III
Power Plant: Warner 200E
Cruising Speed  55.6kph
Maximum Speed: 87.8 kph
Jump Jets:  Rawlings 54
 Jump Distance: 150 meters
Armor:  Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
   1 Donal PPC
   2 Martell Medium Lasers
   1 Shannon Fore SRM Launcher
Manufacturer:  Pinard Protectortates Limited (MacLeod's Land)
Communications System: Neill 5000
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Tonnage 40 tons
Internal Structure          4
Engine: 200                         8.5
   Walking MPs: 5
   Running MPs: 8
   Jumping MPs: 5
Heatsinks       10 (20)       
Gyro                              2
Cockpit                         3
Armor            134         7.5          
            IS      Armor
Head         3      9
CT         12        19/4
RT/LT      10      15/4
RA/LA      6      12
RL/LL      10     20

Weapons
PPC            RA   4   7
Medium Laser      CT   1   1
Medium Laser      LT   1   1
SRM 4         LT   1   2
Ammo (25)      LT   1   1
CASE         LT   1   0.5
Jump Jet         CT   1   0.5
Jump Jets         RL   2   1
Jump Jets         LL   2   1

The CLNT-2-4D is an experimental model that has been developed by the New Avalon Institute of Science.  Based on the original prototype Clint, the CLNT-1-2R, which mounted a Armstrong Buster AC/10, the new model attempts to improve the firepower of the Clint while avoiding the problems that made the -2R a failure. The original CLNT-1-2R was forced to make a number of design compromises in order to mount the heavier autocannon, the NAIS engineers avoided these issues by replacing the old Pitban fusion engine with the new GM 240XL engine, while requiring more space in the mech, it significantly reduced the weight of the engine, freeing up more room for other improvements. 

The biggest change was the replacement of the old Armstrong Autocannon with the new Mydron Excel LB-10X.  This doubled the firepower of the Clint, giving the mech a big gun to go with it's highly accurate Sloane 220 Lockover Targeting System.  To prevent the flaws that faced the -2R, the chassis has been strengthen, allowing the Clint to withstand repeated firings of the Mydron Excel.  To ensure adequate endurance on the battlefield, the Clint now carries 2 tons of ammunition for the autocannon.  The ammunition is stored in large ten round clips, similar to the Enforcer, making reloading a quick process.  The secondary weaponry is unchanged from the CLNT-2-3T. 

The other major change to the Clint is the replacement of the old Durallex Medium armor with 6 tons of StarGuard Ferro-Fibrous Armor.  This provides a nearly 50% increase in armor protection, allowing the Clint to better survive on the modern battlefield. 

The new Clint has been undergoing trials at the NAIS where it has received rave reviews from the Mechwarriors assigned to the program.  There are rumors that the AFFC is looking to establish a refit yard on Bell at the site of the old Andoran Industries to upgrade the existing Clints.  It is believed that the CLNT-2-4D modifications will be preformed at this facility.

There is also some rumors that the Clint may be restored to production in the near future.  The NAIS design team has suggested that a production variant of the CLNT-2-4D, the CLNT-2-5D. This model would replace the original Andoran Model III Chassis with an endosteel version and use the weight savings to provide a CASE for the mech ammunition and an addition 1.5 tons of armor. 


CLNT-2-4D
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Andoran Model III (Reinforced)
Power Plant: GM 240XL
Cruising Speed  64.8kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph
Jump Jets: Andoran Model JJIII
 Jump Distance: 180 meters
Armor:  StarGuard Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
   1 Mydron Excel LB-10X
   2 Martell Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  NAIS (New Avalon)
Communications System: Raldon R1
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Tonnage 40 tons
Internal Structure          4
Engine: 240XL                      6
   Walking MPs: 6
   Running MPs: 9
   Jumping MPs: 6
Heatsinks       10       
Gyro                              3
Cockpit                         3
Armor              107           6
            IS      Armor
Head         3      9
CT         12        18/4
RT/LT      10      12/4
RA/LA      6      10
RL/LL      10     12

Weapons
LB-10X       RA      6   11
Ammo (20)   RT      2   2
Medium Laser   CT      1   1
Medium Laser   LT      1   1
Jump Jets      RL      2   1
Jump Jets      LL      2   1
Jump Jet      RT      1   0.5
Jump Jet      LT      1   0.5

The CLNT-2-3Z was developed by the Capellan Confederation after one of their engineers realized the stupidity of the CLNT-2-3U upgrade.  While the replacement of the ammo dependent Armstrong Autocannon with the more powerful Magna Firestar ER PPC was a significant upgrade, the replacement of the Martell Medium Lasers with pulse laser was, at best, a dumb idea.  The short range of the of Medium Pulse Lasers, combined with the Clint's use as a sniper or in hit and run operations, made the pulse lasers nearly worthless.  After the first several refits of the -3T into the -3U it was suggested that it might be better to keep the original Martell Medium Lasers and use the available mass to upgrade the mech's armor.  One Clint was modified with 6.5 tons of Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous Armor.  It was determined that the mech could take significantly more damage, allowing to survive longer on the battlefield.  Based on these results, the upgrade kit for the Clint was modified, instead of replacing the medium lasers, it included new armor modules that would replace the old armor.  While a bit more involved (although most of the armor had to removed anyway to make the necessary upgrades to the cooling system) it was decided the extra effort was well worth it.  All remaining Capellan CLNT-2-3Ts are being upgraded to the -3Z configuration and those that have already been modified to to the -3U will be receiving the armor upgrade in the near future.



CLNT-2-3Z
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Andoran Model III
Power Plant: Pitban 240
Cruising Speed  64.8kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph
Jump Jets: Andoran Model JJIII
 Jump Distance: 180 meters
Armor:  Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
   1 Magna Firestar ER PPC
   2 Martell Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Andoran Industries
Communications System: Raldon R1
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System

Tonnage 40 tons
Internal Structure          4
Engine: 240                         11.5
   Walking MPs: 6
   Running MPs: 9
   Jumping MPs: 6
Heatsinks       10 (20)      
Gyro                              3
Cockpit                         3
Armor              116           6.5
            IS      Armor
Head         3      9
CT         12        19/4
RT/LT      10      14/4
RA/LA      6      10
RL/LL      10     14

Weapons
ER PPC      RA      3   7
Medium Laser   CT      1   1
Medium Laser   LT      1   1
Jump Jets      RL      2   1
Jump Jets      LL      2   1
Jump Jet      RT      1   0.5
Jump Jet      LT      1   0.5

Majority of fluff is done, might alter some later but the intent is there.

Tak, I'd drop it down to 5/8/5 and make in Capellan would make a good companion design for Liao Hunchbacks. Could get an additional ton of ammo out for it and more armor.