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The Rakshasa is pretty optimized and crit-packed, but there is a tiny bit of wiggle-room for optimization there.  But as-is, I think it's both superior to the Marauder, as well as a decent copy of the Timber Wolf given the use of inferior Inner Sphere technology.  I mean, it's effectively a lighter-weight, fast-moving Stalker, which describes the Timber Wolf pretty well, too.

After receiving a Request For Proposal (RFP) from the Lyran Quartermaster Corps for a new modern version of the venerable and venerated Marauder, the engineers the Bowie Industries facility on Carlisle jumped to the enormity of the task. After reviewing what few battleroms that made it back from the Clan front, they decided to emulate the Mech that was giving FedCom forces all sorts of trouble, the Mad Cat (aka Timber Wolf) The five new Marauders lack the speed of the Clan OmniMech as well as the armor protection, it more than makes up for these deficiencies by having the ability to jump. All five models are based on the five most common configurations. While they are not exact copies, due to the superiority of Clan technology, the engineers feel that they have done as well as they can given these handicaps.



MAD-6S Marauder
The first model is based on the Prime configuration, though an SRM6 launcher replaces one of the LRM-20s. The ER large lasers are copied from the Mad Cat. Standard medium lasers replace the Clan ER models while a medium pulse laser is mounted along with a single machine gun. Artemis IV FCS units grace both missile launcher to improve accuracy. Sixteen double heat sinks do what they can to handle the heat of the laser battery while thirteen tons of standard armor protect the Mech and its pilot.

Marauder MAD-6S

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 15,830,500 C-Bills
Total Cost: 16,005,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,670

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings Model 54
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Valiant Lamellor Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Cyclops XII ER Large Lasers
    1 TharHes Reacher LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1 ThatHes Maxi SRM-6 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1 Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Laser
    2 Befiance B3M Medium Lasers
    1 Coventry Light Autogun Machine Gun
Manufacturer: Bowie Industries
    Primary Factory: Carlisle
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Hi-Rez w/Nirasaki Vector-A4 Artemis IV FCS

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LA, 2 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 208                 13.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           33       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     16           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           26       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Machine Gun                                  CT        0         1         0.50
Medium Pulse Laser                           CT        4         1         2.00
LRM-10                                       RT        4         2         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
SRM-6                                        LT        4         2         3.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        2         5.00
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         2         2.00
@SRM-6 (Artemis) (15)                        LT        -         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              LT        -         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 7

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 17
4j         4       4       2       0      3     2   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1


MAD-6S2 Marauder
Meant to replicate the A configuration, the MAD-6S2 is armed with a pair Defiance 1001 ER PPCs which are backed up by a trio of Defiance P5M medium pulse laser and a Defiance D5S small pulse laser. Augmenting the energy-based battery are a pair of Coventry T4H Streak SRM2 launchers. Nineteen double heat sinks are more than enough to handle bracket fire operations of the weaponry. It does more precarious when more the bulk of the weapons are used at shorter ranges. Armor protection is provided 13.5 tons Valiant Lamellor standard armor.

Marauder MAD-6S2

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-E
Production Year: 3068
Dry Cost: 15,610,000 C-Bills
Total Cost: 15,664,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,760

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawliings Model 54
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Defiance 1001 ER PPCs
    3 Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Lasers
    2 Coventry T4H Streak SRM-2s
    1 Defiance D5S Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Bowie Industries
    Primary Factory: Carlisle
Communications System: Dalbna Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Hi-Rez

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    9.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 216                 13.50
    CASE Locations: 1 RT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           33       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  12       
                                           L/R Torso     16           23       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           28       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small Pulse Laser                            HD        2         1         1.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        CT        8         2         4.00
2 Streak SRM-2s                              RT        4         2         3.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LT        4         1         2.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
@Streak SRM-2 (50)                           RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

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



MAD-6S3 Marauder
Based on the Mad Cat's B Configuration, this variant of the Marauder mounts a brand new Norse-Storm Gauss Rifle backed up by a standard Donal PPC rather than the inferior large pulse laser of Inner Sphere design. A pair of small missile launchers (LRM5 and SRM4) provide additional fire support even though they lack the Artemis IV FCS of the Clan OmniMech. The twelve double heat sink are capable of handling an alpha strike and jump with no heat buildup. Thirteen tons of armor are also mounted.


Marauder MAD-6S3

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 15,307,250 C-Bills
Total Cost: 15,404,250 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,815

Chassis: Valiant Lamellor Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings Model 54
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Norse-Storm M7-D Gauss Rifle
    1 Donal PPC PPC
    1 Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Laser
    1 Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5
    1 TharHes Blue SRM-4
Manufacturer: Bowie Industries
    Primary Factory: Carlisle
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Hi-Rez

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 208                 13.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           32       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11       
                                           L/R Torso     16           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           26       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-4                                        CT        3         1         2.00
LRM-5                                        LT        2         1         2.00
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         7        15.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
PPC                                          LA        10        3         7.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

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




MAD-6S4 Marauder
The least popular, among the test pilots, of the new variants, the MAD-6S4 was meant to carry the KWI Ultra AC/5 autocannon, but after serious jamming issues it was replaced by the more reliable GM Whirlwind standard autocannon. An ER large laser and medium laser combo in the left arm provide the primary backup to the auto-cannon. A pair of TharHes REacher LRM10 launchers provide long-range fire support and a SureFire 444 AMS engages enemy missile as they approach the Marauder. Thireteen double heat sinks handle the heat buildup of all of the weapons while 13.5 tons of armor protect the pilot.


Marauder MAD-6S4

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 15,352,750 C-Bills
Total Cost: 15,425,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,533

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings Model 54
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Valiant Lamellor Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Cyclops XII ER Large Laser
    2 TharHes Reacher LRM-10s
    1 GM Whirlwind Autocannon/5
    1 Defiance B3M Medium Laser
    1 Defiance P5M Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Bowie Industries
    Primary Factory: Carlisle
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Hi-Rez

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 214                 13.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           33       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  12       
                                           L/R Torso     16           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           28       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anti-Missile System                          HD        1         1         0.50
LRM-10                                       RT        4         2         5.00
LRM-10                                       LT        4         2         5.00
Autocannon/5                                 RA        1         4         8.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (12)                                 RT        -         1         1.00
@AC/5 (40)                                   RT        -         2         2.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    LT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-10 (12)                                 LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 16

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 15
4j         3       3       3       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1


MAD-6S5 Marauder
The final variant is similar to MAD-6S2 as it retains the twin ER PPCS and a similar weapons configuration in the center torso. Even the Streak SRM2s are retained though this variant mounts six of them vice the two mounted on the MAD-6S2. Fifteen double heat sinks do the best they can to handle the heat of the ER PPCs and jump jets, though a disciplined pilot should have little problem with heat build up. Thirteen tons of armor provide all the phusical protection for the Mech and pilot.

Marauder MAD-6S5

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-E
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 15,487,500 C-Bills
Total Cost: 15,704,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,622

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Rawlings Model 54
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: UnknownValiant Lamellor Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Defiance 1001 ER PPCs
    1 Defiance B3M Medium Laser
    6 Coventry T4H Streak SRM-2s
    1 Coventry Light Autogun Machine Gun
Manufacturer: Bowie Industries
    Primary Factory: Carlisle
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Hi-Rez

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 206                 13.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           32       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11       
                                           L/R Torso     16           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           26       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 CT        3         1         1.00
Machine Gun                                  CT        0         1         0.50
3 Streak SRM-2s                              RT        6         3         4.50
3 Streak SRM-2s                              LT        6         3         4.50
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
@Streak SRM-2 (100)                          RT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-2 (100)                          LT        -         2         2.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              LT        -         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 16
4j         4       4       2       0      3     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA







Musical inspiration comes courtesy of the Re:NO-led version of the Japanese band Aldious

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Realizing the failure of the MAD-5M Marauder and its anemic pairing of large and medium pulse lasers, Ronin Incorporated decided to to take a hard look at the design and attempt to improve on the performance of the platform. All weapons systems were stripped off the chassis and replaced by a pair of CBD/IWW binary laser cannons. Even though the heat produced was significantly higher that that of the large pulsers, the range was increased by 50% and damage increased by 33%. This more than pleased the trio of test pilots involved in the evaluation. What made them even happier was the extra 2.5 tons of armor added to the chassis. The seven teen double heat sinks can handle the heat of the laser cannons while running full tilt. It only becomes an issue if more weapons are added to the mix. An Artemis IV-equipped LRM15 launcher provides the long-range punch for this Marauder while a pair of standard medium lasers provide additional short-range firepower. Fourteen tons of standard armor keep the Mech and pilot fairly safe from incoming fire. Additional protection comes from the Guardian ECM suite monted in the center torso.


Marauder MAD-5B

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 15,386,000 C-Bills
Total Cost: 15,506,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,688

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: General Motors 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Valiant Lamellor Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2  CBD/IWW Model 2e Binary Laser Cannons
    1  Zeus LRM-15 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    2  Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Lasers
    1  Apple-Churchill Golden Shield Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Ronin Incorprated
    Primary Factory: Wallis
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban HiRez w/Imstar Illuminati Artemis IV FCS

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 208                 13.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           33       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     16           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           21       
                                             L/R Leg     16           26       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guardian ECM Suite                           CT        0         2         1.50
LRM-15                                       RT        5         3         7.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
Binary Laser Cannon                          RA        16        4         9.00
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Binary Laser Cannon                          LA        16        4         9.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (16)                       LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 17
4          4       4       1       0      3     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1




Musical accompaniment included the 15-minute long Angel of Salvation by Galneryus.

Tai-i Syu Midorikawa was one of the few Combine Mechwarriors to survive and escape the onslaught of Clan Smoke Jaguar through the outer reaches of the Alshain Military District escaping on foot to one of the last DropShips to depart Richmond. HIs family's Maruader was a shattered ruin left among the rubble of Richmond's capital and the dead of the First Alshain Regulars. An engineer, as well as a Mechwarrior he turned to his home world of Togura to recover from his injures, both physical and mental. The fight with the Jaguars had taken him to his limit and he found solace in working with engineer friends at Ibuki Robotics as they were making their first foray into Battlemech production. Using the Marauder as a template and technological assistance from advisors from Independence Weaponry. Syu knew one of the keys to defeating the Clans was to engage them at as la=ong a range as conceivably possible for once they close and start to deploy battle armor the fight is all but over. Using the Vlar 300XL as the power source allowed for the use of the new Arrow IV Artillery system which was able to engage the enemy from unseen distances and with impunity. To better coordinate fire, this new Marauder is now part of C3 network and with the right ammunition can have rounds guided by a TAG system that is forward deployed. Once the ammunition runs out, an ER PPC and an array of medium laser provide the Mechwarrior with adequate firepower until he can get to a supply depot. Fourteen double heat sinks (a rarity in the combine) keep this new Marauder in the fight longer than one would expect. Armor portection is at near maximum with fourteen tons of standard armor.

Tai-i Midorikawa was the first to test pilot the new Marauder and he was able to engage targets from many kilometers away with the aid of the C3 network and TAG-equipped Locusts. He was very pleased an vowed to do his best to cinvince the DCMS Logistics command to accept the new Marauder.



Marauder MAD-4K

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 16,080,750 C-Bills
Total Cost: 16,135,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,698

Chassis: GM Marauder Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Valiant Lamellor Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Shigunga Arrow IV Missile
    1 Lord's Light 2 ER PPC
    2 Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Lasers
    1 Victory 23R  Medium Laser
    1 New Samarkand Nimbus Guardian ECM Suite
    1 Tanadi Citizen C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Independence Weaponry/Ibuki Robotics and Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Quentin/Togura
Communications System: Dalban Micronics
Targeting and Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     114 points                7.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 LA
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 224                 14.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           33       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  12       
                                           L/R Torso     16           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                             L/R Arm     12           24       
                                             L/R Leg     16           30       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           CT        0         2         1.50
Arrow IV Missile                             RT/RA     10        8/7      15.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LT        4         1         2.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Cluster) (5)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Non-Home) (5)                     LT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Thunder) (5)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Homing) (5)                       LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 17
4          4       3       1       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: ECM, C3S, ARTAIS, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA














Music provided by Kamelot, Lovebites, Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, Rush, Steve Vai, Aldious (R!N on vocals), Nirvana, and Unlucky Morpheus

Good stuff Abele, looking forward to more!

Type: MAD-4CF Marauder
Production: Circinus Federation (Baltazar III Factory (secret), Baltazar III)
Combat Value: 1687 BV
Total Cost: 7,012,250 C-Bills (including x1.75 tonnage premium)

Internal Struc (std): 7.5t
Engine: Vlar 300: 19t
  Walking: 4
  Running: 6
Heat Sinks: 17(34): 7t
Gyro/Cockpit (std): 6t
Armor Factor (Ferro): 12.5t (225 pips)

Head 3/9
Center Torso 23/30/14
R/L Torso 16/22/10
R/L Arm 12/24
R/L Leg 16/30

Quirk: Command Mech, Directional Torso Mount, Hyper-Extending Actuators, Narrow/Low Profile

2x Binary Laser Cannons (8cr, 18t) RA/LA
5x Medium Lasers (5cr, 5t) RA/2CT/H/LA

Although the Great Houses have been largely fixated on the Clan Invasion, and the frantic rebuilding process following the Truce at Tukayyid, reports from the anti-spinward Periphery suggest a new potential concern, particularly with Federated Commonwealth worlds having been stripped of many of their ‘Mech units.  The Circinus Federation, long considered little more than a pirate kingdom, appear to have begun fielding a number of Marauders that bear a striking resemblence to the MAD-4X first created by Ronin Inc and debuted during the War of 3039.

Initial intelligence analyses suggest that the Marauders are refits, and that the Federation is modifying these ‘Mechs at a hidden facility further into the periphery than their capital world of Circinus.  As of the latest information (in late 3053), it is uncertain whether this is a security measure or a matter of economic or political expediency, but the ‘Mechs themselves appear to be fairly uniform in appearance.  This suggests that the Federation has managed to acquire at least one experienced team of mechanics and engineers capable of the sort of refits on display.

The Circinus Marauders – tentatively assigned the model number MAD-4CF by SAFE, the Free Worlds League’s national intelligence agency – are pure energy-boats, with no ammunition dependencies, perfect for raiders that expect to be some distance from their supply lines.  The arm housings have been stripped of the traditional PPCs, and a pair of Binary Laser Cannons have been fitted into each.  No Marauder 4CF’s have been captured or destroyed to date, but the expertise to craft such “Blazers” from a matched pair of large laser cores has been around for centuries in both the Lyran half of the Commonwealth, as well as the league.

The 4CF carries an array of five medium lasers for close range brawls, and the sustained fire rate of observed Circinus Marauders suggests that the machines do carry some lostech, likely seventeen or more double heat sink “freezers”.  Armor fragments recovered from pirate raids on Galisteo and Poulsbo suggest that the pirates have managed to acquire a cache of Grumman-2 brand Ferro-Fibrous armor, and have layered on a considerable quanitity to protect their hard-hitting heavies  As that particular brand of armor is produced by StarCorps on Son Hoa, right on the pirate kingdom’s borders, this suggests that there may be some smuggling and/or corporate double-dealing in the famously free-wheeling (some would say even, corrupt) StarCorps Industries branch facility.

A few analysts in the LIC (Lyran Intelligence Corps) have run simulations suggesting something even more troubling – that the Federation may actually have a small-scale ‘Mech production facility.  However, this alarmist hypothesis is based on the analysis of tread markings from several different raids by Circinus ‘Mechs on Peripheral worlds, which (it is claimed) show that several different Circinus Marauders present with nearly identical tread markings, as if they were all built by the same factory.  However, given how weak the Federation economy was as recently as the early 3040s, and the utter lack of foreign direct investment from any of the Great Houses, it is of course inconceivable that the pirate kingdom could have acquired either the resources or the know-how to set up a native ‘Mech manufacturing site.

The MAD-5T was designed by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries as response to the MAD-4T produced by Taurus Territorial Industries.  While TTI did license the -4T to Pinard Protectorate Limited, they refused to provide it to VMI due to a long standing rivalry between the 2 companies. VMI decided to develop their own "ultimate" Marauder. 

While the -4T was designed to be a mini-assault mech, VMI focused on turning the Marauder into a powerful close assault unit.  The design team at VMI started by removing all of the Marauders weapons.  The arm mounted PPCs were replaced with a Sunbeam Large Lasers.  A second pair of lasers was mounted on the mech's torsos.  This gives the mech a powerful punch at close range. The new weapons have proven very effective when the -5T is deployed in urban areas.  However a concern was raised about the threat that infantry pose in urban combat.  To provide the Marauder with a way to deal with this threat, the Martell medium lasers have been replaced with Hotshot flamer.  The final change to the weapons array is a rear mounted Magna Small Laser.  While this is officially meant to deal with enemy forces that get behind the Marauder, many claim the -5T carries a small laser because the -4T also carries one.

The new weapons generate even more heat then the original Marauder's weapon array.  To compensate for this, the designers add an additional heatsink and switched to double strength models.  This allows the Marauder to maintain a high rate of fire during combat.  The other major change was to mount 13 tons of Durallex Heavy Fire-Fibrous armor, greatly improving the protection of the mech.   

Model MAD-5T
Mass: 75 tons
Chassis: GM Marauder
Power Plant: Vlar 300
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets:  None
Jump Capacity: 0
Armor: Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Armament:
   4 Sunglow Type 2 Large Lasers
   2 Hotshot Flamers
   1 Magna Small Laser
Manufacturer: Vandenberg Mechanized Industries
Primary Factories:  New Vandenberg
Communications System: O/P 3000 COMSET
Targeting and Tracking System: O/P 1500 ARB

Type: MAD-4T
Technology Base: Inner Sphere
Tonnage:  75 tons

Equipment:                    Mass
Internal Structure               7.5
Engine        300            19
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:  6
   Jumping MP:  0
Heatsinks        17 (34)        7
Gyro                        3
Cockpit                    3
Armor Factor        231        13
           IS        Armor
Head            3        9   
CT            23        36/10
R/L Torso        16        24/8
R/L Arm        12        24
R/L Leg        16        32

Weapons & Ammo    Location   Critical    Tonnage
Large Laser        RA        2        5
Flamer            RA        1        1
Large Laser        LA        2        5
Flamer            LA        1        1
Large Laser        RT        2        5
Large Laser        LT        2        5
Small Laser        CT(R)    1        0.5