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One of my Ost ideas will build off the Ostscout for a larger command model used by both the ComGuards and the Explorer Corps. Known as either the OstWave (homage to Soundwave) or the OstMaster this 70 ton (double the size?) will feature more electronics (communications) gear to coordinate exploration and recon  operations. This might be followed by an even larger 100 ton model which would allow a company of these Ost-plorers to surveyor or surveil an entire planet. Basically playing up the C3 Computer on a meta-scale. Probably very expensive but logical conclusion to extensive recon ops granting commanders ultra fine and up to date detailed information on a world wide level. Perhaps I have the scale too large and think in terms of continents but I could envision a Union class and this company along with two aerospace spotters (OstFighters?!) all coordinating on these operations. Thoughts??

Nice, still have to work on my Ostwave

A King and his soldiers. Prototyped in 3051 during the heaviest fighting in the Inner Sphere with the Clans. With the loss of veteran mechwarriors piling up a new theory on combat was being batted around on Terra. Pulling out the blueprints of drone tech that was utilized in the heyday of the Star League a plan was developed where a single mechwarrior would supervise and control a Level II of  supporting drone BattleMechs. With the combined data of hundred of individualized combatants delivered via Beagle Active Probes to a limited AI which was fed the data into its servers. With the end results that the 'Mechs were able to operate at Veteran level ability in regards to their gunnery and piloting ability. All tactical decisions though would have to be fed into their system via the Drone Control System by the Adept in charge. Plans are on hold for the moment after the Battle of Tukayyid as the need for this is no longer felt to be such necessity.

Ostacrat


Mass: 80 tons
Chassis: Standard Biped
Power Plant: 320 XL
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     1 ER PPC
     2 Medium Laser
     2 Anti-Missile System
     2 C3 Computer [Master]
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown

Introduction Year: 3053
Cost: 24,401,640 C-bills
Battle Value: 1,589

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    8
Engine                        320 XL               11.5
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
Double Heat Sink              15 [30]                 5
Gyro                                                  4
Command Console                                       6
Armor Factor                  247                  15.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            25        38   
     Center Torso (rear)               12   
     R/L Torso               17        26   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  8     
     R/L Arm                 13        26   
     R/L Leg                 17        34   

Weapons                        Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
ER PPC    RA      3      15       7.0
2 Anti-Missile Systems             CT        2        1       1.0   
Anti-Missile System Ammo (24)      LT        2        -       2.0   
CASE                               LT        1        -       0.5   
C3 Computer                        RT        5        0       5.0   
C3 Computer                        LT        5        0       5.0   
Drone Carrier Control System       RT        2        -       2.0   
ECM Suite                          RT        2        -       1.5   
2 Jump Jets                        RL        2        -       2.0   
2 Jump Jets                        LL        2        -       2.0   
2 Double Heat Sinks                LA        6        -       2.0   
Double Heat Sink                   RA        3        -       1.0      
Ostaslav


Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel Biped
Power Plant: 320 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
     1 ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown

Introduction Year: 3053
Cost: 8,517,227 C-bills
Battle Value: 939

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel              2
Engine                        320 XL               11.5
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  4
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          98                    5.5

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

Weapons                 Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
ER Large Laser              LT        2        12      5.0   
Medium Laser                LA        1        3       1.0   
Medium Laser                RA        1        3       1.0   
Drone Operating System      CT        1        -       4.5   
ECM Suite                   RT        2        -       1.5   
C3 Computer                 HD        1        -       1.0