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Quote from: Takiro on September 06, 2021, 08:17:18 PM

Some intriguing concepts there guys. I've seen cargo space on Mechs before but not actual bays for infantry.

Think i had some on one of my earlier designs cant recall which though.

Edit was a scorpion design the RCT funny how both Quads

Class A Refit (Field): This kit allows players to replace one weapon with another of the same category and with the same (or fewer) critical spaces (including ammunition). For example, players may replace a medium laser with a medium pulse laser or ER medium laser, or replace an AC/10 with an LB 10-X AC, and so on. Additionally, changing a weapon’s location or facing falls into this category.

Class B Refit (Field): This kit allows replacement of one category of weapon with another class of weapon(s), but with the same or fewer critical spaces (including ammunition); for example, replacing a machine gun and ammo with a small pulse laser, replacing a Gauss rifle with two large lasers (as they’re both the same class and have fewer critical slots), and so on.

Class C Refit (Maintenance): This kit allows players to replace one type of armor with another (all locations); for example, replacing standard armor with ferro-fibrous. A Class C kit also enables replacement of a weapon or item of equipment with any other, even if it is larger than the item(s) being replaced; for example, replacing an ER large laser with an LRM-10 launcher and ammunition. Players may also change armor quantity and/or distribution, move a component, or add ammunition or a heat sink.

Class D Refit (Maintenance): This kit permits players to install a new item where previously there was none, or to install an ECM suite, C3 system or targeting computer. Players may also change heat sink types (including those integral to an engine) or engine ratings (but not the engine type). Finally, a Class D kit allows players to replace a location with a custom part.

Class E Refit (Factory): This kit lets players change the type of myomer installed, install CASE, and/or increase the unit’s Quality Rating one level.

Class F Refit (Factory): This kit lets players change a unit’s internal structure type (all locations), engine type, gyro type, or cockpit type. If a fusion engine is replaced by another type of power plant, i.e. Fission or ICE, then the total number of heat sinks mounted should be adjusted as indicated on the bonus heat sink table (see p. 71, TM).

Refit Types
Refits fall into four categories: Field, Maintenance, Factory and Refurbishment.

Field: A field refi t can be attempted with little or no access to support facilities

Maintenance: More than a simple repair or replacement, this kind of refit requires access to the equipment and resources found in the appropriate type of transport cubicle (see Transport Bays, p. 239, TM).

Factory: A factory refi t is a long and involved process that requires a production facility capable of producing the unit in question.

Refurbishment: In spite of the best efforts of Technical Teams, a unit’s Quality Rating tends to degrade over time. This process can be reversed via refurbishment. No changes are made to the unit, but old parts are renovated or replaced, new or updated software installed and so on. Refurbishment is a Grade E refit and requires access to Factory-grade facilities. The base time required is a week for a vehicle, battle armor unit or ProtoMech, two weeks for a ’Mech, aerospace fighter or Small Craft, a month for a Drop-Ship or JumpShip, or three months for a WarShip or Space Station. The cost is equal to 10 percent of the unit’s base value (not modified for quality). Successful refurbishment improves the unit’s Quality Rating by one level, or the Quality Rating of each individual component if players are using this depth of detail. It is not possible to go beyond a rating of F.

I looked this up when I was contemplating a TSM upgrade for a design recently in a challenge. Pg 188-189 of Strategic Operations

Quote from: Bradshaw on September 07, 2021, 09:00:53 AM

I looked this up when I was contemplating a TSM upgrade for a design recently in a challenge. Pg 188-189 of Strategic Operations

Those rules don't look like they represent what happens today in the real world. 

The rules also don't make a lot of sense- apparently it is easier to replace the small laser on a Charger with an AC/20 (Class C Refit) then it is to replace the 400 rated engine with a 240 rated engines (yes I know by game rules all standard engines are the same size/take up the same space in a mech but in reality the 400 should be much larger then a 240

Nice target for the artillery!

Masterarminas, that Imperial Walker variant is pure genius.  I take my hat off to you, sir.  Ambles along at a gentle 4/6 speed, but has the incredible mobility of a 'Mech through all kinds of terrain.  Just think about the possibilities -- through woods, under water, even up steep slopes!

Now a Superheavy 'Mech with a Long Tom or two?  Delicious.  Pure cheese on rye bread.