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Title: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 11, 2017, 08:04:47 PM

Since the Official boards are a bucket of fail at the moment, but had the Pantehr as a recent MotW topic, thought I'd start a thread here for people to post their Panthers.

To kick things off, here's a little "Periphery" Panther, based on the PNT-14S, that loses the small cockpit by downgrading the rocket launchers to RL-10s:

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Panther PNT-14H
IS TW non-box set
35 tons 
BV: 854
Cost: 3,309,210 C-bills

Movement: 4/6/6
Engine: 140
Heat Sinks: 13
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 58 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 112/119
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Head                        3        9
Center Torso               11       14
Center Torso (rear)                  7
Right Torso                 8       10
Right Torso (rear)                   5
Left Torso                  8       10
Left Torso (rear)                    5
Right Arm                   6       11
Left Arm                    6       11
Right Leg                   8       15
Left Leg                    8       15

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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Snub-Nose PPC                   RA    10
Rocket Launcher 10              CT     3
Rocket Launcher 10              CT     3

Ammo                           Loc Shots
----------------------------------------
RL 10 Ammo                     None     1
RL 10 Ammo                     None     1

Equipment                      Loc
----------------------------------
Standard                       None


Also, because I cannot leave well enough alone, something that's basically a cross between the PNT-8Z Panther and the JR7-A Jenner:  think of it as a Panther using a salvaged Jenner engine, dropping the CT missile launcher to save mass, along with three heat sinks, and downgrading the PPC to a large laser.  At 7/11/4, though, with 6.5 tons of armor, I think that might be workable during the Third Succession War, though.

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Panther PNT-9JR
IS Introductory Box Set
35 tons 
BV: 829
Cost: 2,960,910 C-bills

Movement: 7/11/4
Engine: 245
Heat Sinks: 10
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 58
Armor: 104/119
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Head                        3        9
Center Torso               11       14
Center Torso (rear)                  7
Right Torso                 8       10
Right Torso (rear)                   5
Left Torso                  8       10
Left Torso (rear)                    5
Right Arm                   6       10
Left Arm                    6       10
Right Leg                   8       12
Left Leg                    8       12

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
----------------------------------------
Large Laser                     RA     8

Equipment                      Loc
----------------------------------
Standard                       None
Standard                       None


Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 11, 2017, 08:30:40 PM

Here's a slew of them. the first involves a speed upgrade to go 6/9/6. Armament is still evocative of the 9R

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Panther PNT-10G

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3051
Cost: 5,649,210 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,070

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  Streak SRM-4
    1  Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             210                       4.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL                             3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 112                  7.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            10       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         3.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LA        2         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
6j         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
The next two are 5/8/5 movers. The first is armed with a ER PPC, the second with anER Large Laser.

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Panther PNT-10KG

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3062
Cost: 5,065,110 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,070

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  Streak SRM-4
    2  Small Pulse Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 4 LT, 6 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             175                       3.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         3.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
2 Small Pulse Lasers                         LA        4         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5j         3       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



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Panther PNT-10KG2

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3062
Cost: 5,046,210 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,063

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER Large Laser
    1  ER Medium Laser
    1  Streak SRM-4
    2  Small Pulse Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 4 LT, 6 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             175                       3.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         3.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        2         5.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
2 Small Pulse Lasers                         LA        4         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5j         3       2       1       0      1     1   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


This next one harks back to the original 8Z,but with a modern feel.

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Panther PNT-8ZX

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3053
Cost: 2,499,210 C-Bills
Battle Value: 814

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  ER Large Laser
    2  Streak SRM-2s
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             14                        4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 4 LT, 5 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 3 LT, 3 RT, 4 LA, 3 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 Streak SRM-2s                              CT        4         2         3.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        2         5.00
@Streak SRM-2 (50)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 15

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 8
4j         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


The last two are introductory level refits of the 8Z and keep the large laser, though likely a different model for original's fluff reasons. They both drop the SRM4 in favor of the LRM5

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Panther PNT-9JYD

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D-A
Production Year: 2759
Cost: 2,302,448 C-Bills
Battle Value: 732

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  Large Laser
    1  LRM-5
    1  Small Laser
    1  Machine Gun
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             13                        3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 4 LT, 4 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 112                  7.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            10       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LRM-5                                        CT        2         1         2.00
Machine Gun                                  CT        0         1         0.50
Large Laser                                  RA        8         2         5.00
Small Laser                                  RA        1         1         0.50
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 28

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



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Panther PNT-9R3A

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D-A
Production Year: 2759
Cost: 2,349,698 C-Bills
Battle Value: 805

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  Large Laser
    1  Medium Laser
    1  LRM-5
    1  Small Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             13                        3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 4 LT, 4 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 112                  7.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LRM-5                                        CT        2         1         2.00
Small Laser                                  CT        1         1         0.50
Large Laser                                  RA        8         2         5.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 29

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 8
4j         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 11, 2017, 09:16:34 PM

Holy crap that's a lot of Panthers.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 12, 2017, 01:22:12 AM

Be glad that you didn't say 'Marauders' I've got about 20 or so custom variants.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: drakensis on August 12, 2017, 02:50:08 AM

Here's a couple from one of my older AU fics.



Panther PNT-10V1 & PNT-10V2


Overview:
During the Outreach Conference in 3051, engineers from the Draconis Combine and
Federated Commonwealth compared their proposals to upgrade their 'Mechs to meet
with the Clans.

One of the most controversial points was the DCMS' plans for their Panther
light 'Mechs, in no small part because of the scathing appraisal by Victoria
Steiner-Davion.

Challenged to improve on their work, the Federated Commonwealth heir pulled
together a team of junior officers and returned not one but two proposals to
address her concerns about heat management for the Panther and also
introducting the advanced armour materials now becoming available.

The V1 proposal switched out the PPC for a pulse laser in order to accomodate
the Combine's limits on manufacturing advanced heat-sinks. The loss of range
pushes the Panther into close range engagements in dense terrain, where the
Clans were at less of an advantage.

The V2 completely switches the paradigm, utilising double heatsinks, a larger
fusion engine to support a Lord's Light 2 PPC. Since there's no longer a need
to cover the close range weakness of older PPCs, the short-range missiles are
replaced with a pair of long-range missile launchers, rendering this variant a
skirmisher that can at least keep pace with the heavy cavalry 'Mechs of the
Clans.

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 2,762,460 C-Bills
Battle Value: 755

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  Large Pulse Laser
    1  SRM-4 w/ Artemis IV FCS
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 6 LT, 6 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             13                        3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 4 RT, 2 LA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 5 LA, 5 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-4                                        CT        3         1         2.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           CT        -         1         1.00
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         7.00
@SRM-4 (Artemis) (25)                        LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 8
4j         2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 2,975,580 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,100

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    2  LRM-5s
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 5 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                175                       7.00
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 4 LT, 6 RT, 3 LA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM-5s                                     CT        4         2         4.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        3         7.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5/3j       2       2       2       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 12, 2017, 05:09:03 AM

You know, I'm really liking both of your Panthers with LRMs.  Another fav of mine I can't take credit for is one Marwynn did, IIRC, is a Intro tech PNT where the weapons are swapped for a large laser and LRM-10.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Takiro on August 12, 2017, 07:17:45 PM

This one was inspired by GiovanniBlasini’s Post Your Puma! thread and Combat Manual House Kurita. I will certainly be using it for my Clarion Call setting. Thanks for the muse, let me know what you think!

PNT-10ALAG BLACK PANTHER

Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Alshain 560-Carrier EndoSteel
Power Plant: Hermes 210 XL
Cruising Speed: 64 kph
Maximum Speed: 97 kph
Jump Jets: None
   Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Maximillian 42
Armament:
2 Lord’s Light 2 Extended Range Particle Projector Cannons
Manufacturer: Alshain Weapons
Primary Factory: Tok Do
Communications System: Sipher CommCon SCU-4
Targeting and Tracking System: Cat’s Eyes 5 with C3 Slave

Overview:
The Amphigean Light Assault Group was one of the few DCMS contingents with an affinity for light BattleMechs. Throughout the Succession Wars they had utilized these fast units to deadly effect by darting around enemy formations and in packs descending on isolated targets. While extremely dangerous these ‘shock’ tactics proved most effective against some of the Dragon’s more cumbersome adversaries. In order to facilitate the Groups operations a modified Panther, the PNT-9ALAG, was designed for maximum speed which dropped the jump jets for a larger engine. Able to run at eighty-six kilometers per hour this variant was their preferred model in spite of the loss of jump mobility.
   Unfortunately, this unique design and the Amphigean’s hit and run tactics were not enough to stop the Clans whose fearsome Puma regularly outmatched them at every turn. Ultimately the Invaders destroyed both the 2nd and 5th Light Assault Groups on Avon and Krenice respectively. One member of the unit was confident he could get his Panther to match the performance of the high-tech intruders. Chaka Udaku was an elite Mechwarrior of African descent with the 1st Amphigean who set out to conduct this upgrade on his personal ‘Mech. Naming it the Black Panther in the same vein as the Grand Dragon both Draconis upgrades share the same primary weapon.

Capabilities:
   The key to the entire upgrade process was obtaining a 210 Extra Light Engine to power the new design. Thankfully Irian BattleMechs Unlimited in the Free Worlds League manufactured the Hermes 210 XL and was willing to export it the Combine. Originally made for the Capellan Confederation’s Raven this power plant increased the maximum speed of the Panther to ninety-seven kilometers per hour matching the Puma. To compensate for the larger engine a three-ton gyroscope had to be included in order to maintain proper design equilibrium. Of course, the rest of the Panther’s secondary weaponry also had to be dropped in order to make way for a second Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon. These two big guns are identical to the Puma’s primary arsenal and despite inferior to their hard-hitting Clan counterparts can equal their effective range. To compete with the ultra-advanced Targeting Computer and apply a new Kurita innovation Udaku convinced his superiors to allow him to mount a C3 Slave. While some traditionalists expressed doubts in this new equipment the C3 network feed into Amphigean Light Assault Group’s pack mentality.
Unfortunately, there were some design limitations which could not be overcome. Efforts to improve the Mech’s armor with Ferro-Fibrous were thwarted by a lack of internal space. Proving too bulky to fit on the existing chassis along with the rest of its weapons and equipment this concept had to be dropped ultimately. While one radical design proposal dropped the existing arms for weapon barrels which would have made such an armor upgrade possible it proved too costly. With a price tag nearly double the PNT-10K retaining the venerable Maximillian 42 armor which already provided excellent protection, eight-seven percent of maximum, became a no brainer. Also despite adding eleven Double Heat Sinks, which again matches its Clan adversary, firing both ER PPCs will cause overheating. So like the Puma this InnerSphere design must also alternate between firing both of its primary weapons and firing one to mitigate a high heat curve.

Type: Black Panther
Technology Base: Inner Sphere - Level 2
Tonnage: 35

Equipment                        Mass
Internal Structure:         EndoSteel         2
Engine:            210 XL         4.5
Walking MP:         6
Running MP:         9
Jumping MP:         0            0
Heat Sinks:            11 (22)            1
Gyro:                           3
Cockpit:                         3
Armor Factor:            116            6.5

Internal Structure   Armor Value
Head            3         9
Center Torso         11         14 / 7
R/L Torso         8         10 / 5
R/L Arm         6         10
R/L Leg         8         12

Weapons and Ammo      Location      Critical   Tonnage
ER PPC         Right Arm      3      7
ER PPC         Left Arm      3      7
C3 Slave          Head         1      1

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 12, 2017, 08:31:07 PM

Hoooly crapballs that's an insane sniper.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Dragon Cat on August 12, 2017, 09:32:17 PM

Two ER PPCs on a Panther... that's crazy but cool

I was actually thinking of a variant based on the XTRO Gunslingers Mechs with the stealth systems for surprise attacks I might have a look when I get home

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Stojespal on August 13, 2017, 01:53:28 AM

Have a Punt with extra fwoosh and zap.

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Panther PNT-20X

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 5,154,660 C-Bills
Battle Value: 938

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor
    1  MRM-20
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             140                       2.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 RA
Gyro:               Compact                                                3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 107                  6.00
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 8 LA, 2 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            10       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            11       
                                             L/R Leg     8            13       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor                RA        15        2         6.00
    Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor            RA        5*        1         1.00
MRM-20                                       CT        6         3         7.00
@MRM-20 (12)                                 CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 9
4j         2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Not great with the CT ammo, but it's a first try.  After some rejiggering, finding an Endo-Steel-framed version, and adding a C3 slave into the head, this one makes a nice light-lance stabbums-Mech.

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Panther PNT-20Xkai

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 5,515,110 C-Bills
Battle Value: 944

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor
    2  MRM-10s
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 LT, 3 RT, 8 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             140                       2.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 RA
Gyro:               Compact                                                3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 112                  7.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           12       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor                RA        15        2         6.00
    Snub-Nose PPC + PPC Capacitor            RA        5*        1         1.00
2 MRM-10s                                    CT        8         4         6.00
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
@MRM-10 (24)                                 LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 9
4j         2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Dragon Cat on August 13, 2017, 04:01:32 AM

Two Mechs based on the same concept

First a Star League-era design

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Panther PNT-10X

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/F-X-X-A
Production Year: 2750
Cost: 5,745,780 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,196

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  SRM-4
    1  Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                175                       7.00
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 2 RT, 4 LA, 5 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 RT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-4                                        CT        3         1         2.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           LT        0         2         1.50
ER PPC                                       LA        15        3         7.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
Null Signature System                        *         10        7         0.00
Chameleon LPS                                *         6         6         0.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

* The Null Signature System occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD.
* The Chameleon LPS occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD and CT.

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 12
5          2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: ECM, STL, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


And second a more modern type of Mech using salvaged Blakist tech

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Panther PNT-11X

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 10,120,680 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,159

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Light Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  ER Large Laser
    1  Streak SRM-4
    1  Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Light Fusion Engine          175                       5.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Compact                                                3.00
Cockpit:            Standard w/ Full Head Ejection System                  3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 116                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 5 LT, 5 LA, 4 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 RT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            15       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Streak SRM-4                                 HD        3         1         3.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           CT        0         2         1.50
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           RT        -         1         1.00
Void Signature System                        *         10        7         0.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

* The Void Signature System occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD.

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 12
5j         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: MAS, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Takiro on August 13, 2017, 09:36:28 AM

Those Panthers keep on coming. Very Nice!

Here is that Mech of the Week link from CBT about our mech of the moment.

 http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=58282.0

As for my entry I originally wanted to call it the Great Panther but the Black Panther had a certain appeal. What do you guys prefer?

Also I do have two variants to do still. A lance commander with a C3 Master and a more primitive weaponry variant with one or both of the ER PPCs being replaced by standard models.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 13, 2017, 12:14:53 PM

Here's a couple more Panthers,

Here's a variant of the PNT-14S. DHS are now mounted, along with a standard cockpit. The RL-15s are replaced by an MML-3 and armor is maxed out.

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Panther PNT-14S2

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3069
Cost: 3,406,410 C-Bills
Battle Value: 839

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  Snub-Nose PPC
    1  MML-3
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 LT, 5 RT, 2 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 6 Improved
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                             6.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MML-3                                        CT        2         2         1.50
Snub-Nose PPC                                RA        10        2         6.00
@MML-3 (LRM Semi-G) (40)                     LT        -         1         1.00
@MML-3 (SRM) (33)                            LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 8
4/6j       2       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


And here's a wobbly version with Large VSPL, Retractable blade and C3i

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Panther PNT-13W

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3072
Cost: 5,876,460 C-Bills
Battle Value: 797

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Large VSPL
    1  ER Medium Laser
    1  Retractable Blade
    1  Improved C3 Computer
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             175                       3.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  98                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           13       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            9         
                                             L/R Leg     8            11       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
Improved C3 Computer                         LT        0         2         2.50
Large VSPL                                   RA        10        4         9.00
Retractable Blade                            LA        -         3         2.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 8
5j         2       2       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: MEL, SAW, C3I, ENE, MHQ2, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 13, 2017, 12:33:43 PM

And here's two IIC models

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Panther IIc

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3072
Cost: 5,759,910 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,787

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  Streak SRM-6
    1  Medium Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             210                       4.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 115                  6.00
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Streak SRM-6                                 CT        4         2         3.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

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



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Panther IIc 2

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3072
Cost: 5,693,760 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,625

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Large Pulse Laser
    2  ER Medium Lasers
    1  Streak SRM-4
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             210                       4.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 115                  6.00
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 18

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


And a IS variant that carries twin LPPCs

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Panther PNT-11K

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3051
Cost: 5,246,010 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,152

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 175 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    2  Light PPCs
    2  ER Medium Lasers
    1  Streak SRM-4
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 4 LT, 6 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             175                       3.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1.00
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         3.00
Light PPC                                    RA        5         2         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
Light PPC                                    LA        5         2         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 12
5j         3       3       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: LiamsGhost on August 13, 2017, 09:31:24 PM

A simpler panther. No fancy jumpjets, no complications. Just have them march in densely packed lines across open fields straight at the enemy, stopping to loose synchronized volleys on the signal of another panther waving a sword.

Panther PNT-9L
IS Introductory Box Set
35 tons  
BV: 775
Cost: 2,375,010 C-bills

Movement: 4/6
Engine: 140
Heat Sinks: 13
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 58
Armor: 119/119
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Head                        3        9
Center Torso               11       15
Center Torso (rear)                  7
Right Torso                 8       11
Right Torso (rear)                   5
Left Torso                  8       11
Left Torso (rear)                    5
Right Arm                   6       12
Left Arm                    6       12
Right Leg                   8       16
Left Leg                    8       16

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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PPC                             RA    10
SRM 6                           CT     4

Ammo                           Loc Shots
----------------------------------------
SRM 6 Ammo                      LT    15

Equipment                      Loc
----------------------------------
Standard                       None
Standard                       None

Color scheme should be obvious
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Wellingtons33rd.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Dragon Cat on August 13, 2017, 09:47:24 PM

Quote from: Takiro on August 13, 2017, 09:36:28 AM

Those Panthers keep on coming. Very Nice!

Here is that Mech of the Week link from CBT about our mech of the moment.

 http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=58282.0

As for my entry I originally wanted to call it the Great Panther but the Black Panther had a certain appeal. What do you guys prefer?

Also I do have two variants to do still. A lance commander with a C3 Master and a more primitive weaponry variant with one or both of the ER PPCs being replaced by standard models.

How about the Grand Panther - there was after all the Grand Dragon that followed the Dragon

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 14, 2017, 01:51:26 AM

Grand Panther: Do the opposite of what the Grand Dragon did to the Dragon. Swap in an AC/5 with one ton of ammo. Remove PPC and two heat sinks. Swap SRM-4 for two medium lasers and maxed armor. All done in introductory tech

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 14, 2017, 12:05:15 PM

Grand Panthers that swap the PPC for an Ac/5.

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Grand Panther PNT-9G

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-D-D-A
Production Year: 2759
Cost: 2,379,330 C-Bills
Battle Value: 747

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  Autocannon/5
    2  Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             11                        1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 CT        3         1         1.00
Autocannon/5                                 RA        1         4         8.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@AC/5 (20)                                   RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 31

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 7
4j         2       2       1       0      1     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
This one keeps an SRM launcher and one medium laser

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Grand Panther PNT-9GA

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D-A
Production Year: 2759
Cost: 2,336,130 C-Bills
Battle Value: 698

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  Autocannon/5
    1  Medium Laser
    1  SRM-2
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                140                       5.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 119                  7.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     8            16       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-2                                        CT        2         1         1.00
Autocannon/5                                 RA        1         4         8.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@AC/5 (20)                                   RT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-2 (50)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 31

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



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Takiro on August 14, 2017, 04:03:19 PM

Thanks for your input Dragon Cat and Abele on the naming of my Great/Black Panther.

That is an interesting Level 1 option Abele. I would not call it 'Grand' however and I'd still rather go with a 5/8 LAG version rather than a 4/6/4.

Curious what would it take to make it an ICE Engine Mech (Primitive) with an AC/5 and some SRMs?

LiamsGhost love your concept for the line of Panther 'Zombies' just march forward slowly. Could you replace the PPC and SRM6 with 2 Large Lasers? Relatively long range and it would just keep coming in waves.

Also Abele you inspired me on a Panther IIC. Got that one coming up as well as the C3 Master version of the 'Grand Panther' and a more Primitive version.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Dragon Cat on August 14, 2017, 09:32:22 PM

Zombie Panther designed to outlast other BattleMechs and survive hits that a Mech shouldn't survive.  The designers unfortunately forgot that it is still a light BattleMech and they fall in droves.  The BattleMech's survival is boosted by not only a reinforced structure, Heavy Ferro Fibrous Armour, a Compact Fusion Engine and Gyro but also an experimental Blue Shield Project defence system meaning that pesky long range particle cannon hits are minimised.  A single ER Large laser allows it to fire forever

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Zombie Panther (Brains) PNT-10Z

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 6,524,055 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,008

Chassis: Unknown Reinforced
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Compact Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h (54.0 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h (86.4 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Heavy Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Reinforced                    58 points                7.00
Engine:             Compact Fusion Engine        140                       7.50
    Walking MP: 4 (5)
    Running MP: 6 (8)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Compact                                                3.00
Cockpit:            Torso-Mounted                                          4.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H
    TSM Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
Armor:              Heavy Ferro-Fibrous          AV - 109                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 4 HD, 1 CT, 4 LT, 4 RT, 4 LA, 4 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            10       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
Blue Shield Project                          *         -         7         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

* The Blue Shield PFD occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD.

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 10
4          1       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  8
Special Abilities: TSM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Dragon Cat on August 14, 2017, 09:42:20 PM

Built for the Civilian Markets

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Panther PTN-10ICE

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-C-D-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 1,807,605 C-Bills
Battle Value: 417

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 I.C.E.
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Commercial
Armament:
    1  Autocannon/5
    1  SRM-6
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             I.C.E. Engine                140                      10.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             0                         0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Commercial (BAR: 5)          AV -  84                  3.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           12       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  3         
                                           L/R Torso     8            10       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  3         
                                             L/R Arm     6            7         
                                             L/R Leg     8            10       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-6                                        CT        4         2         3.00
Autocannon/5                                 LA        1         4         8.00
@AC/5 (20)                                   LT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 40

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



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Panther PTN-10FC

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/E-F-D-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 2,061,405 C-Bills
Battle Value: 460

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 140 Fuel Cell Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Commercial
Armament:
    1  Autocannon/5
    1  SRM-6
    1  Small Pulse Laser
    2  Machine Guns
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             Fuel-Cell Engine             140                       6.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             1                         0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
Power Amplifiers:                                                          0.50
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Commercial (BAR: 5)          AV - 108                  4.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     8            12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     6            10       
                                             L/R Leg     8            13       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-6                                        CT        4         2         3.00
2 Machine Guns                               RT        0         2         1.00
Autocannon/5                                 LA        1         4         8.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LA        2         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
@AC/5 (20)                                   LT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 36

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



Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 14, 2017, 09:44:58 PM

Wait, what's the color scheme on the PNT-9L?

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Takiro on August 16, 2017, 03:43:48 PM

Gio, I assume it is Red. ;)

Been thinking of a Rasalhague version of the Panther something that fits with the Commando, Dragon, and Zeus. First off looking for a name then a concept.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Ice Hellion on August 16, 2017, 03:50:10 PM

I knew I had done something.

Shere Khan SK-8
Level:    Custom Level 2 / 2750
Technology:    Inner Sphere Biped
Tonnage:    35 Tons
Armory:    Coventry Research Facility

Faction Availability
   Star League
   
Equipment       Mass
Cockpit:    Standard    3T
Engine:    Fusion 140    5T
Gyro:    Standard    2T
Walk:    4 MP
Run:    6 [8] MP
Jump:    4 MP
Standard Heat Sinks:    13    3T
   5 in Engine

   Internal Structure    Armor
   Standard    Standard
Tons    3.5    6.5
Head    3    9
Center Torso    11    14/7
L/R Torso    8    10/5
L/R Arm    6    10
L/R Leg    8    12

Standard    
Battle Value:    695
C-Bill Cost:    2,827,260
Qty    Weapons and Equipment    Location    Critical    Tonnage
1    LRM-5    LA    1    2
1    Ammo (LRM-5) 24    LT    1    1
4    Heat Sink    LT    4    4
2    Jump Jets    LL    2    1
1    MASC    CT    2    2
2    Jump Jets    RL    2    1
4    Heat Sink    RT    4    4
1    ER Large Laser    RA    2    5
   Totals
   18    12


Overview:
After its introduction in 2739, the Panther was considered one of the best fire support 'Mech for reconnaissance units and was distributed through the Star League forces hunting down bandits in the Periphery.

However, during operations following the killing of The Edge in 2742, it was found out that while the Panther was useful in its role, it was too slow to keep pace with the other light 'Mechs it was assigned to cover and this resulted in several loses on the battlefield.

Eager to find a solution but in a real hurry as things were heating up in the Periphery and with a low budget available as the priorities for the coming years were the Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip and the brand new MCY-99 Mercury, the Quartermaster Command asked Ford Military Limited on Earth if they could work on a faster design with better firepower and the same protection as the Panther and for an increase in price as low as possible.

Eager to win back a contract from the Star League Defence Forces, the company quickly accepted and begin the work on this new 'Mech.

Capabilities:
After reviewing the performances of the Panther, the team saw that it would be difficult to upgrade it but that the challenge would be worth it.


First, they took a look at the firepower and decided to focus even more on long range support. For this, they upgraded the Nightwing Large Laser in its right hand to a brand new Newhart Extended-Range Large Laser. This increased the range of the design by more than 25%, making it easier to perform its role from further away.

The same was done with the Totschlagen-6 SRM Launcher, which was replaced by a Zeus-5 LRM Launcher, a weapon known for its extreme accuracy at all ranges. The weapon was placed in the left arm for a greater field of fire and provided with a special and shorter firing tube, allowing 5 missiles to be launched by two of them. This was seen as an experiment as there were no certainties about its efficiency.

These changes increased the efficient range of the weapons by 40% and increased the endurance of the 'Mech by allowing more salvo to be fired.


The trickiest part was now to increase the speed while keeping costs low and with a limited amount of weight to play with. The solution came from a young engineer that had been allowed to work on the development of the Mercury: Myomer Accelerator Signal Circuitry. With this, the maximum speed of the 'Mech would be increased by one third, allowing it to keep pace with almost all light units in use in the Star League Defence Forces.


However, to allow the MASC system to work efficiently the armor had to be redrawn completely as the myomer in the previous and angular configuration was prevented from moving more quickly. The armor was made less angular but kept at the same level of protection with 6.5 tons of Maxmilliam 42.

Along with this external reshaping, the number of heat sinks was reduced to 13 in order to make room for the MASC.


To allow the 'Mech to perform its missions in spite of all hardships, it was provided wth a Dield Ranger Sightseer Communications System and a Ranger LAF Model 2 Targeting and Tracking System. Both systems being battle trusted after their use on the Hussar and offering both extended range capabilities in terms of detection or communication and the ability to jam out most form of communications.


The final result was a 'Mech that had the same protection and mobility as the Panther but more range and speed for an increase in price of less than 500,000 Star League Dollars.


As a reward to the young engineer, she was allowed to choose the name of the 'Mech and she selected Shere Khan, the Prince of Tigers and the 'Mech was officially christened the Shere Khan SK-8.

Configuration / Variants:
The only variant made was at the beginning of the years 2750 and consisted in an upgrade in the communication and tracking systems and the change of the LRM-5 for a Holly-4 SRM Launcher.

This was seen as necessary as some pilots just wanted to be able to close the gap with the enemy and quickly finished it.

This variant was named Shere Khan SK-8WH.

Battle History:
The Shere Khan saw more than its share of fights in the Periphery and during the Amaris Coup.

One of its earliest battles was led by Lieutenant Kelly Twine during a raid by pirates on the world of Star's End in 2744. She began by firing from afar as was normal procedure but when the bandits stop withdrawing thinking they had managed to attract the light forces of the SLDF away of their support, she ordered her lance to use the MASC and outflanked quickly the surprised pirates, ending the fight quickly.

Deployment:
1 battalion worth of this design was produced each year by the different factories of Ford Military Limited. Each of them was sent to the different independent regiments present in the Periphery and hunting pirates and bandits.

As things were heating up in the Periphery and the different bandits were being supplied and trained by the Rim Worlds Republic, the Shere Khan was quickly outdated and was thus set away in favour of more modern designs.


However, it earned a second youth during Amaris Coup when it was assigned to Volunteers Regiments. Due to their casualty rates, few Shere Khan SK-8 survived the fight and most of the survivors left with General Kerensky.


The only pieces of information available are coming from the decoding of the Gray Death memory core by Coventry Research Facility.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: LiamsGhost on August 16, 2017, 10:05:21 PM

Quote from: Takiro on August 16, 2017, 03:43:48 PM

Gio, I assume it is Red. ;)

The coat at least.

(I posted a picture with it in case some people didn't see it)

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 17, 2017, 03:18:11 AM

Shouldn't it be Bagheera (a panther) instead of Shere Khan (a tiger)?

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Ice Hellion on August 17, 2017, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: Abele on August 17, 2017, 03:18:11 AM

Shouldn't it be Bagheera (a panther) instead of Shere Khan (a tiger)?

True but Shere Khan is a cooler name  ;D

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: Abele on August 17, 2017, 08:33:26 PM

Quote from: Ice Hellion on August 17, 2017, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: Abele on August 17, 2017, 03:18:11 AM

Shouldn't it be Bagheera (a panther) instead of Shere Khan (a tiger)?

True but Shere Khan is a cooler name  ;D

That's open to interpretation

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 20, 2017, 01:36:24 AM

Quote from: LiamsGhost on August 16, 2017, 10:05:21 PM

Quote from: Takiro on August 16, 2017, 03:43:48 PM

Gio, I assume it is Red. ;)

The coat at least.

(I posted a picture with it in case some people didn't see it)

Just saw it. :)  I had been browsing the WAP2 version of the forum, which has no images.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: drakensis on August 20, 2017, 03:01:53 AM

Grand Panther PNT-20R

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3097
Cost: 4,838,580 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,086

Chassis: Alshain 560-Carrier Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Omni 175 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Lexington Ltd. Lifters
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Maximillian 42 Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1 Lord's Light 3 Heavy PPC
    1 Shigunga MML-5 w/ Artemis IV FCS
Manufacturer: Wakazashi Enterprises
    Primary Factory: New Samarkand
Communications System: Sipgher CommCon SCU-4
Targeting and Tracking System: Cat's Eyes 5 w with Artemis IV System

Overview:
Following the Jihad, the DCMS was forced to spend years rebuilding and arms
restrictions led to them diverting equipment to stockpiles as they prepared to
resume their historic mission to bring all humanity under the benevolent rule
of the Dragon.

Manning this equipment would require a source of militia Mechwarriors who could
be promoted for regular service when the time came, however such units couldn't
be equipped with the most modern 'Mechs without drawing attention.

The solution found was the Grand Panther, officially a refit of older 'Mechs to
modern standards but actually supplemented by new production from Wakazashi,
confident that no one would be suspicious about relatively large numbers of
Panthers in Combine militias.


Capabilities:
The Panther had never been expected to move faster than heavy 'Mechs but the
proliferation of fast cavalry units meant that the original engine was no
longer able to keep up. Replacing it with an extra-light engine had been put
into practise as far back as the PNT-13K and the same Omni reactor was still
available. To further expand space available, a lightweight gyro was included.

The armament is completely upgraded, mounting a Lords Light PPC descended from
the original unit but increasing damage potential by fifty percent. More modern
heatsinks can comfortably cope with this as well as jumping - only firing the
missile launcher at the same time will stretch the cooling capacity.

The missile launcher installed is a sophisticated multiple munitions model
drawing from a pair of ammo bins, meaning that the Grand Panther can supplement
the heavy PPC at long range with volleys of LRMs or resort to SRMs when
fighting in close quarters. The ammunition load is more than sufficient for
extended operations and is protected behind CASE to save the mechwarrior in the
even of a shot penetrating the bins.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    58 points                2.00
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 1 RT, 8 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             175                       3.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 RA
Gyro:               XL                                                     1.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 112                  7.00
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     11           14       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     8            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            11       
                                             L/R Leg     8            14       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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MML-5                                        RT        3         3         3.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
Heavy PPC                                    RA        15        4        10.00
@MML-5 (LRM Art-IV) (24)                     LT        -         1         1.00
@MML-5 (SRM Art-IV) (20)                     LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5/3j       2       3       2       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: GiovanniBlasini on August 20, 2017, 05:25:21 AM

While XL engines tend to make me wary, higher ground speed, more armor, a heavy PPC and missile launcher upgrade to throw one more SRM and ability to throw LRMs to boot is very nice.

Title: Re: Post Your Panthers!
Post by: drakensis on August 21, 2017, 02:26:35 AM

I looked at a light engine rather than extra-light but it didn't quite work out.