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CLNT-2-4U is a bit of mystery that has been seen on the edges of Lyran space (Even the exact designation of the mech is unclear, we have assigned it the CLNT-2-4U based on it's possible lineage.).  The design has been seen operating with the New Belt Pirates under the command of Susie Morgraine-Ryan.  The source of the mechs is uncertain but long standing rumors have claimed that Redjack Ryan had several Clints in his forces.  There is little hard data on these mechs, most of the data has been extrapolated from several holovid recordings.  The mechs have clearly been heavily modified, it is not know where or when these modifications were made.

Based on readings of the mech's engine output, the CLNT-2-4U mounts a 200 rated engine, reducing it's speed.  It does retain it's jump jets, allowing it to maintain good mobility on the battlefield.  The weight saved by using the smaller engine, was used to upgrade the weapons array.  The Armstrong Autocannon was removed and replaced with a pair of SarLon Class 2 Autocannons.  This is similar to the rarely seen CLNT-2-4T (Hence assigning it the CLNT-2-4U designation).  While it seems that this may be a downgrade in fire power, the mech has proven very effective in the Pirate's hands.  Many of the planets that the pirates raid are poorly defended, mechs are very rare and most defense units are built around armored vehicles.  These vehicles are very vulnerable to the SarLon canons which, combined with the extreme accuracy of the Sloane 220 Lockover system, can hit them from long range cripple their mobility.  Once the vehicles are crippled the pirates can simply bypass them, hit the target and escape with minimal damage.  The single ton of ammunition provides more the adequate endurance for any mission.

The only other modification to the mechs is a slightly heavier armor configuration.  Additional armor plating has been added to the torso and legs.  While crudely applied, it does provide marginal additional protection.


CLNT-2-4U
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Andoran Model III
Power Plant: Pitban 200
Cruising Speed  55.6kph
Maximum Speed: 87.8 kph
Jump Jets:  Andoran Model JJIII
 Jump Distance: 150 meters
Armor:  Durallex Medium
Armament:
   2 SarLon AC-2s
   2 Martel Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Unknown
Communications System: Raldon R1
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        
Gyro                              2
Cockpit                         3
Armor            80         5   
            IS      Armor
Head         3         9   
CT         12           11/4
RT/LT      10        8/4
RA/LA      6         6
RL/LL      10        10

Weapons
AC/2            RA    1   6
AC/2            RA   1   6
Ammo (45)      RT   1   1
Medium Laser      CT   1   1
Medium Laser      LT   1   1
Jump Jet         CT   1   0.5
Jump Jets         RL   2   1
Jump Jets         LL   2   1

The Clint was originally designed as a recon unit for the SLDF. Over the centuries it was deployed in a variety of roles, from recon to cavalry operations.  The Duchy of Andurien has captured several of these mechs for the Capellans over the course of the Succession Wars and has typically deployed them in the recon role. Following the Andurien Succession, these mechs were assigned to the Free World Legionaires.  While the Legionaires are loyal to the Captain General, they have maintained ties with the Duchy of Andurien.  Over time, a large number of troops from the Duchy have joined the Legionaires. Despite stringent loyalty tests, many of these new recruits secretly favor the Duchy over the federal government.

With the recovery of SLDF technology, the Legionaires sought to improve their recon forces.  While some members of the Legionaires pushed for a new variant of the Hermes II, many saw the Hermes as not only a flawed mech, but a symbol of the FWL's federal government.  These officers instead suggested developing a new version of the Clint.  Thus the CLNT-2-3A was born.

Unable to incorporate massive modifications such as using an Endosteel Chassis or XL Fusion Engine, they instead chose to focus on the weapons, armor and electronics. The old Armstrong Autocannon was removed and replaced with a Hellian-A ER Large Laser.  While some consideration was given to using an ER PPC, similar to the Capellan upgrade, the shortage of those weapons in the FWL made that impossible.  Even so the ER Large Laser provides a solid punch while removing the ammo dependance of the Autocannon.  The secondary weaponry remains unchanged.

The other major change to the Clint is the mech's electronic systems.  The Sloane 220 Lockover is upgraded with a Beagle Active Probe.  Somewhat surprisingly, given the normal difficulties the Clint faces with maintenance, the Sloane 220 is a highly modular system and easily accepted the Beagle Active Probe.  The Raldon R1 system proved less adaptable, ultimately the engineering team decided it was easier to just replace with the Datacom 50 with Guardian ECM Suite that is produced by Garret SatComm on Dalton.  The new electronics turn the Clint into a superior scout mech.

Other changes include an upgrade to the mech's heat dissipation system, allowing mech to handle the higher heat of the Extended Range laser, and improved armor.  The CLNT-2-3A carries 5.5 tons of Jolassa 328 Ferro-Fibrous armor.  This greatly improves the protection of the Clint.

The new Clint has proven popular with mechwarriors and there has been some discussion about trying to put it back into production.

CLNT-2-3A
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:   Jolassa 328 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
   1 Hellian-A III ER Large Laser
   2 Martell Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Andoran Industries
Communications System: Datacom 50 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking System: Sloane 220 Lockover System with Beagle Active Probe

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              98           5.5
            IS      Armor
Head         3      9
CT         12        13/4
RT/LT      10      11/4
RA/LA      6      10
RL/LL      10     11

Weapons
ER Large Laser      RA   2   5
Medium Laser      CT   1   1
Medium Laser      LT   1   1
Beagle Active Probe   LT   2   1.5
Guardian ECM      LLT   2   1.5
Jump Jets         RL   2   1
Jump Jets         LL   2   1
Jump Jet         RT   1   0.5
Jump Jet         LT   1   0.5

Either he really loves the Clint or he's in quarantine and bored

I realize that my CLNT-3-3T is very similar to the CLNT-2-5T designed and posted by Irose on the previous page.  But there are subtle differences.  While the conversion to ER Large Lasers, Blazers, and (in this case) PPCs may well be more efficient, the Clint (in my own humble opinion) needs to have an autocannon.  Or a Gauss Rifle!  It also eliminates the need for double-strength heat sinks . . . which are still quite rare in the Concordat at this early date.  Although my design can overheat (+3 on a jumping Alpha Strike with a double-tap from the UAC-5), the amount is marginal.

Anyway, that is my take on an upgraded Taurian Clint.  Hope ya'll enjoy her!

MA

Just getting into MML, did this as a practice piece.  Also, does MML do Primitives?  Anyway.

Overview

Pinard Protectorates Limited, as part of a general upgrade to the products produced by the company, has recently introduced a modern take on a old classic.  Taking action to finally fix the continuing difficulties with maintenance, PPL secured the rights to the Commonwealth's -5U design.  Unable to manufacture several components of the new design, PPL has come under fire by its critics in the TDF who have noted their new design is reliant on imports from the sharp merchants of Defiance Industries, who make a tidy profit selling components.

Capabilities

With the high costs of producing a modern design rather than continue to supply Militia-quality equipment, designers have modified the design to carry several more economical weapon systems in an effort to keep the -5U-T attractive to the TDF.  Upgrading further to utilize a 240 XL rather than Light engine, designers have seized on the idea of using cast-off Blazers to allow the -5U-T to use its expensive Freezers to provide a deadly knockout blow.  Adding two of the more common standard Medium lasers as back-up weapons, part of the weight savings from the bulky XL engine was used to add a SRM-6 with a single ton of ammo, making Wolverine -6R pilots look on in amazement.

Aggressive pilots have noted the Clint has the ability to deliver repeated Alpha strikes before its heat becomes dangerous, making it a dangerous, high-intensity brawler.


Deployment

The Clint-5U-T is still undergoing testing, but the prospect of a Medium frame - even a Clint - with the potential weight-saving technologies that allow a payload of nearly 50% of the design's total weight is extremely attractive to the TDF, who are interested in discovering what further radical changes to the design might be effective.

Ironically, Defiance has floated the idea of purchasing the rights to the -5U-T to provide the design to the LCAF, offering long-term discounts on components in exchange to make the design more attractive to the TDF.

Clint CLNT-5U-T

Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel Biped
Power Plant: 240 XL
Cruising Speed: 64.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
     1 SRM 6
     1 Binary Laser (Blazer) Cannon
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3062
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Cost: 6,329,680 C-bills

Type: Clint
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental)
Tonnage: 40
Battle Value: 1,144

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        240 XL                  6
   Walking MP: 6
   Running MP: 9
   Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink              12 [24]                 2
Gyro                                                  3
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  136                   8.5

                          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        20   


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo              Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage   
Double Heat Sink         RT        3        -       1.0   
SRM 6                    RT        2        4       3.0   
SRM 6 Ammo (15)          RT        1        -       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser             LT        1        3       1.0   
2 Double Heat Sinks      LT        6        -       2.0   
Binary Laser Cannon      RA        4        16      9.0   
   

*-edit; Now updated, AGAIN.  Hopefully for the last time.  Fluff doesn't make sense, but I can live with this.

Wow the Clint is definitely a favorite around here. From drakensis to masterarminas to Red Pins it is good to see everyone getting on board!

Well I fell asleep yesterday when I got home and thus did not post my Clints. Since then three of my four designs have been replicated by others in very close detail. This will involve a re-think on my part as I will need something to set them apart spec-wise as I will not be able to compete fluff-wise.