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Tomb Scarab

Overview
In 3030, Khan Lar Seidman of Clan Hell's Horses directed the Horse Scientists to begin work on eliminating the problems and deficiencies associated with a quad-motive BattleMech.  Although never a high-priority project, Seidman was convinced that if the bone-shaking ride of the SCP-series Scorpion and the lack of flexibility of the GOL-series Goliath could be solved, that a quad-motive BattleMech might one day serve the Horses as a fire-support element.

Khan Seidman was killed in 3046, but the fruits of his command sixteen years earlier would be felt in just six short years.  In 3052, the ilKhan commissioned PROJECT QUICKSILVER, calling for submissions of designs for common Clan-wide production.  Khan Malavai Fletcher was determined to win at least one of the coveted slots and she turned to her Scientists, urging them to unearth plans and concepts filed away for future completion.

Scientist-Warrior Timothy Cobb (a Bloodnamed Warrior who had 'retired' from the Horse Touman in 3042 at the age of 41 and begun a second life as a Scientist) was one of the members of Seidman's team working on solving the problems of existing quad-Mechs.

Scientist Cobb requested a meeting with the Khan and there he presented her with the work begun by her predecessor.  But the plans and schematics were not for a BattleMech, but instead for a quad-motive OMNI-Mech!  Four prototypes, Cobb reassured the Khan, had been tested since 3047 . . . although not armed and not in combat.  But the motive difficulties had been eliminated in full by use of computer run-by-wire systems and a gyroscopically stabilized cockpit mounted cradle which automatically controlled roll, pitch, and yaw to compensate for the abnormal (compared to a biped design) movement.

Khan Fletcher almost dismissed the notion, but then Cobb told her that the preliminary design featured a full THIRTY-TWO tons of pod-space for weapons and equipment . . . albeit at a lower speed than the majority of OmniMechs of the same weight class (but not less than many standard BattleMechs).

Fletcher demanded a demonstration which took place on August 17, 3052 at the Cobb Trial Grounds on Niles.  There the as-yet-unnamed OmniMech was put through its paces by the veteran Scientist-Warrior as the Khan observed.  Timothy Cobb pushed the frame to its utmost and in the end, Malavai Fletcher was convinced that the design had merit.

And after seeing the unique side-ways crawl of the OmniMech, she immediately christened the new war-machine the Tomb Scarab.


Capabilities
Massing 70-tons, the Tomb Scarab uses a 280-rate standard fusion engine that provides for a walking speed of 43.2 kilometers per hour and a  maximum running speed of 64.8 kph.  Despite the pinch on internal volume, Horse Scientists opted to use Endo-Steel II for the internal frame and Ferro-Fibrous armor plating to protect the war-machine; a full twelve and one-half tons were so fitted providing in excess of 99% of the maximum theoretical armor protection . . . a GREATER amount of armor than that carried by the 75-ton Timber Wolf!

Only the base ten double-strength heat sinks were fitted.  This did leave a full 32.0 tons of pod-space available for weapons and equipment, although the limited volume promised to make configurations difficult.  Indeed, the majority of configurations shown to date feature two heavy ballistic weapons (low-heat, for the most part), supported by a moderate array of energy weapons designed to use the internal heat sinks to their maximum.

The Prime Configuration carries two LB-10X autocannons, each with three tons of ammunition for thirty twin bursts (divided among the right and left torsos).  A Large Pulse Laser is mounted in the center torso to supplement these guns.  Cool running, the Tomb Scarab Prime is able to use all three weapons constantly . . . as long as the ammunition reserves last, that is.

The Prime-2 is a almost identical to the Prime, replacing the Large Pulse Laser with a longer-ranged and harder hitting ER PPC.  Not quite as cool-running, the Prime-2 can overheat on a running Alpha Strike . . . but only a minimal amount.  This was deemed worth the added reach and firepower.

Configuration A is similar, but with twin Ultra AC-10 autocannons and six tons of ammo (once again, evenly divided between the right and left torsos).  As with the Prime, a Large Pulse Laser is mounted in the center torso. When firing both UAC-10s in rapid-fire mode, the Tomb Scarab A does generate a slight amount of excess overheat, but it is quite manageable.

Configuration B features two Gauss Rifles and four tons of ammunition for sixteen double shots (right and left torsos AGAIN) with a center torso mounted ER Large Laser in support. 

Configuration C is the first scheme that does not feature a ballistic weapon.  Three Large Pulse Lasers (right torso, center torso, and left torso) are the main guns, supported by a head-mounted ECM Suite.  Fifteen DHS eliminates all excess heat but that caused by movement.  One additional Large Pulse Laser has been fitted to the right torso firing to the rear, along with a Medium Pulse Laser in the left torso, also firing to the rear.  Although most unusual, they do protect the Tomb Scarab's weakest point and NO ONE expects to encounter a rear-mounted Large Pulse Laser!

Configuration D features a Large Pulse Laser in the center torso and a Medium Pulse Laser in the head . . . but these weapons only exist for when the primary missile launchers exhaust their ammunition.  Four LRM-15 launchers with Artemis IV FCS give the Tomb Scarab D its ranged punch (two each in the right and left torsos, fed by six tons of ammunition divided equally between the right and left torsos for 12 quad missile salvoes).  With only the base ten DHS, the Tomb Scarab D generates movement heat as excess when using just the missile launchers; however, if the Warrior wishes to conserve ammunition he can substitute the Large Pulse Laser for two of the 15-racks for no added heat burden.

Configuration E has a Large Pulse Laser in the center torso, supported this time by EIGHT Streak SRM-4 launchers (four each in the right and left torso) fed by four tons of ammunition (two each in the right and left torsos) giving a total of 100 missile salvoes.  Even with twelve DHS, the Tomb Scarab E will critically overheat if firing all nine forward guns, but with the 'No-Lock, No-Fire' nature of the Streaks, this was deemed acceptable.  Two Medium Pulse Lasers (right torso and left torso) were added firing to the rear to provide some additional protection to attacks from that direction.

And finally, Configuration F features four jump-jets (two each right and left torso) for a 120-meter jump capacity.  Armament is very similar to the Prime, with two LB-10X autocannons (right torso and left torso) fed by four tons of ammunition (two each in the right and left torsos) for 20 twin bursts.  The center torso energy mount is an ER Large Laser.  This configuration is heat neutral on a jumping Alpha Strike.

The unique movement modes available to the Tomb Scarab requires specialized training for Warriors to become accustomed to.  However, the ability to side-step and to crouch opens up an entire realm of new tactical possibilities on the battlefield.  Combined with the heavy armor protection and tremendous firepower available to this OmniMech, the Horses consider it a superb, if slightly slow, fire-support element that will serve the Clans well.


Deployment
Khan Fletcher presented five Tomb Scarabs to the ilKhan late in 3052 for evaluation and testing.  This included the original four prototypes and one hastily assembled unit constructed in just forty-four days.  Still, she refuses to start even limited production of the design until the ilKhan makes the decision as to whether or not he will select this OmniMech for Clan-wide production.  When questioned on this issue, Khan Fletcher answered, "Only a fool spends more in resources than he must.  Even if the design wins, the ilKhan might well award production to another Clan.  We are the Herd and we shall Wait until the Stallion speaks."


Additional
When the SLDF arrived in the Pentagon, numerous Terran animal and insect species were released into the wild . . . some were genetically modified, others were not.  The beetles of the family Scarabaeidae were among those who were NOT genetically modified for their new homes.

Evolution, however, shaped these brilliantly colored insects in a new direction.  Competing for a niche within existing ecosystems, the beetles mutated into an aggressive, omnivorous species that relied on their thick exoskeletons and razor-sharp mandibles to protect themselves from other predators.

Soon after the first examples of the new beetles first appeared, the Pentagon Civil War erupted . . . and the scarabs found a new source of protein.  Named the Tomb Scarab, the beetles would burrow into fresh graves and devour rotting corpses; often enough, grave diggers of the Civil War would come under attack by swarms of these creatures when he disturbed a nest in an adjacent grave.

Although not among the nineteen species of animals selected by Nicholas Kerensky to serve as the totems of his Clans, the first ilKhan greatly admired these scavengers for their ability to utilize and consume every last scrap of flesh and sinew from the dead . . . a most industrious use of available resources, as he wrote in his journals.

Today, the Tomb Scarab has spread across the Kerensky Cluster (and has been spotted in the Occupation Zones as well) where it is often considered an invasive species.  Lethally so, as well, as a typical swarm of Tomb Scarabs often numbers in the hundreds.

Tomb Scarab

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Quad Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 6,920,417 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,026

Chassis: HH/70-E Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Tokasha F2 280 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferroplate 233 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    32.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Tokasha Mechworks
    Primary Factory: Tokasha
Communications System: Niles Herdcall III
Targeting and Tracking System: HH Look/Shoot/Kill
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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   115 points                3.50
    Internal Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                280                      16.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 233                 12.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     22           35       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  9         
                                           L/R Torso     15           25       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                       L/R Front Leg     15           30       
                                        L/R Rear Leg     15           30       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 9,204,792
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,782

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 10-X AC                                   RT        2         5        10.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LT        2         5        10.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (20)                         RT        -         2         2.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (20)                         LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 18
4          3       3       3       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


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Loadout Name: Prime-2                                        Cost: 9,470,417
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,947

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 10-X AC                                   RT        2         5        10.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LT        2         5        10.00
ER PPC                                       CT        15        2         6.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (20)                         RT        -         2         2.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (20)                         LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 19
4          3       3       3       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 8,864,792
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,968

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ultra AC/10                                  RT        3         4        10.00
Ultra AC/10                                  LT        3         4        10.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
@Ultra AC/10 (30)                            RT        -         3         3.00
@Ultra AC/10 (30)                            LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 5

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 20
4          5       5       5       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 8,832,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,200

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RT        1         6        12.00
Gauss Rifle                                  LT        1         6        12.00
ER Large Laser                               CT        12        1         4.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 22
4          4       4       4       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 9,024,167
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,169

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large Pulse Laser                            RT        10        2         6.00
(R) Large Pulse Laser                        RT        10        2         6.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LT        10        2         6.00
(R) Medium Pulse Laser                       LT        4         1         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
ECM Suite                                    HD        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 22
4          4       4       4       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 9,969,792
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,298

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM-15s                                    RT        10        4         7.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         2         2.00
2 LRM-15s                                    LT        10        4         7.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         2         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           HD        4         1         2.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         3         3.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 23
4          5       5       4       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 3


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Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 9,315,292
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,200

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 Streak SRM-4s                              RT        12        4         8.00
(R) Medium Pulse Laser                       RT        4         1         2.00
4 Streak SRM-4s                              LT        12        4         8.00
(R) Medium Pulse Laser                       LT        4         1         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
@Streak SRM-4 (50)                           RT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (50)                           LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 22
4          6       6       1       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: F                                              Cost: 9,733,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,893

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 10-X AC                                   RT        2         5        10.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LT        2         5        10.00
ER Large Laser                               CT        12        1         4.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 19
4j         3       3       3       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1

Clan Ice hellion has gone Rogue from the team and deployed the Nova Lance ->
http://www.solaris7.com/TRO/Design.asp?Type=Battlemech&ID=19270

 I feel the Need FOR SPEED is all the Ice Hellion test pilot would say when the other design teams pointed out the designs flaws

Crazy Horse

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 6,773,792 C-Bills
Battle Value: 916

Chassis: Clan Modified Heavy Type X (Endo) Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Clan Standard series 280 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Clan Series Type 4 Heavy
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Forging Omni-H24 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    33.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Model  J-D 067
Targeting and Tracking System: Hawkeye 58

Overview:
After throwing considerable resources into lighter categories for the
Quicksilver programme and getting no useful results, the Hells Horses were
getting frantic. Without the resources of building at least one of the new
designs, they could easily fall behind other clans. Even the Fire Mandrills had
secured two slots!

With factory space available from the retirement of the venerable Hellbringer,
the Horses repurposed as much of the sub-assembly production as possible
towards a new heavy OmniMech design. To ease production they started from an
existing and successful BattleMech design: one based on the ancient and
well-understood Guillotine.

Already in wide deployment, the Guillotine IIC could readily be rebuilt to
supplement new production. There was only one problem: the Hells Horses didn't
have the rights to the design. The Coyotes struck a tough bargain by insisting
on joint design and production. Their insistance on opening up more pod-space
than that allocated in original drafts of the design, made jumpjets an option
and cut back the default allocation of heatsinks to a minimum.

Initial arguments over the project had the Coyotes label the design as the
Crazy Horse - possibly in partial reference to the Inner Sphere's claim that the
Hellbringer Prime, on which the Horse's preferred configuration of the new
design had been based, was crazy. The Hells Horses, not in on the joke, traced
an ancient Terran warleader by the name and assumed name was a deliberate
reference rather than a slur, adopting it as the official name of the new 'Mech.


Capabilities:
While the Guillotine IIC's inner chassis and engine remained completely viable,
the armour wasn't up to modern standards. A new and thicker layer of Forging
Omni-H24 - now available from the same plant that supplied it for the
Hellbringer - modestly improved protection. Electronics were instead copied
directly from those used on the Summoner, providing cross-compatibility of
parts.

Rather than the classic 'Prime' configuration, the Hells Horses instead laid
out the H configuration, resembling the Hellbringer's Prime configuration for
their own use. The preferred configuration of the Crazy Horse for Clan Coyote
is the G, resembling the Guillotine IIC.

Working from here the Clan's scientists developed A configuration as a sniper -
almost identical to a configuration on the new Pulsar heavy Omni-Mech.

The B configuration is similarly intended as a long range support 'Mech - the
Crazy Horse is unlikely to be able to chase down a target so it needs long
range armament.

The precise opposite sentiment is asserted by the C configuration which favours
close quarters in rough terrain by focusing on short range firepower and an
active probe.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   107 points                3.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                280                      16.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 201                 10.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     22           28       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  12       
                                           L/R Torso     15           22       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     11           20       
                                             L/R Leg     15           26       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: G                                              Cost: 9,345,042
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,496

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                             4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: CT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Streak SRM-4                                 CT        3         1         2.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
2 Large Pulse Lasers                         RA        20        4        12.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 25
4j         5       5       3       0      3     1   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: H                                              Cost: 10,252,417
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,627

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: CT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anti-Missile System                          CT        1         1         0.50
Streak SRM-6                                 RT        4         2         3.00
4 Machine Guns                               RT        0         4         1.00
3 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        15        3         3.00
Active Probe                                 LT        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    LT        0         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         3         3.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
A-Pod                                        RL        0         1         0.50
A-Pod                                        LL        0         1         0.50
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    CT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RT        -         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 26
4          5       5       3       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ECM, AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 8,724,542
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,305

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             24(48)                   13.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 5 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               LT        12        1         4.00
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         4         4.00
2 ER Large Lasers                            RA        24        2         8.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 23
4          5       5       5       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 9,868,217
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,385

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM-20s                                    RT        12        8        10.00
2 LRM-20s                                    LT        12        8        10.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser                          RL        5         1         1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser                          LL        5         1         1.00
@LRM-20 (18)                                 RT        -         3         3.00
@LRM-20 (18)                                 LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 24
4          5       5       4       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 3/3/3, IF 3


================================================================================
Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 9,753,042
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,319

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL                                   4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    8.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 4 LT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ultra AC/20                                  RT        7         8        12.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
Active Probe                                 LT        0         1         1.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@Ultra AC/20 (15)                            RT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 23
4j         7       7       0       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

for the record the Sharks already produce the Stormcrow and Mad Dog at Manufacturing Plant DSF-8
 over Paxton

anyway...



Clan Diamond shark has so far elected to stay out of the quicksilver competitions, preferring instead to let the ilKhan play his game of attempting to homogenize clan manufacturing for their own financial benefit.  Some cluster commanders however saw potential to use the program in order to bulk out their touman, particularly among the traditionally well-equipped Garrison Clusters.

Star Captain Alan Hawker presented the Soynya (named after a Russian Axe) to Khan Sennat for consideration to the program.  In addition to the technical specs for the design and attached computer simulations, Hawker also presented a trade plan that involved appropriating the 280 rated fusion engine from Clan Coyote’s Guillotine, as they would be most willing to trade.  The frame itself was to be acquired, from of all sources, Clan Wolf itself.  The Diamond Shark Watch had previously obtained information on the Wolves Collaboration with the Inner Sphere, Vis a Vie Wolf’s Dragoons.  Khan Natasha Kerensky’s last report to Ulric Kerensky included technical documents that were developed to counter the clans on a mass scale.  This unnamed heavy Mech was designed to deploy for extended campaigns

Society Cell Addendum: We delivered designs for both the Marauder II and the Gallowglas to Wolf's Dragoons as a means of disrupting the Warrior caste, we knew invasion was inevitable and would be the beginning of the end.  that the Warrior Caste and their Watch can catch us in the act like this shows we need to reestablish our security measures and tighten them.  these are rejected designs, what happens if they discover project Battle Epsilon 5?

The Primary Configuration matches this concept battlemech that was stolen by the Clan Watch almost to a Tee, a precision guided all energy armament and jump jets will permit the Soynya to engage the enemy for protracted periods in hit and fade attacks that Garrison forces will be forced to engage in with Inner Sphere Opponents.

Alternate Configuration A is designed for defensive operations as well.  Modeled after the Davion Battleaxe twin PPCs provide principle offensive firepower while paired Missile Launchers are designed to slow down enemy forces through either thunder mines or indirect fire.  A Streak SRM six is used for anti elemental operations.  Most telling is an additional broad-spectrum spotlight as found on the Warhammer and Guillotine mechs.  In a hypothetical deployment of a full star of mechs, two A’s could provide illumination for a full star.

Alternate configuration B is modeled directly after the Grizzly, designed to appeal in sales to the Ghost Bears and also provide a respectable mech for all customers.

Alternate C has been nicknamed “the Destroyer” and is designed for Garrison support and ambush roles.  Twin Assault Autocannon s provides crippling firepower under most circumstances.  A single ERPPC is the acknowledgment that occasionally mechs are deployed in situations that they are not suited for.  Most interesting is the 500-kilogram cargo pod that is strapped to the rear center torso of the mech.  This is mean primarily it seems to carry additional equipment and supplies to garrison infantry or occasional elementals that may be attached to the Soynya.

Both Alternate Configurations D and E are designed to combat Inner Sphere forces directly. D is an anti tank and AA Platform.  A Gauss Rifle and Large Laser provide more concentrated punch.

Alternate E is more geared towards countering Armor, elementals, and knocking out already damaged mechs.  Particularly deep ammunition bins for the 44mm cannons permit long-term engagements.


Soynya

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-E-E-A
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 6,739,792 C-Bills
Battle Value: 889

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 280 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    34.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   107 points                3.50
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                280                      16.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 192                 10.00
    Armor Locations: 4 LT, 3 LA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     22           30       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  9         
                                           L/R Torso     15           23       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  7         
                                             L/R Arm     11           20       
                                             L/R Leg     15           22       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 8,993,035
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,773

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 3  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL                                   3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    9.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 3 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        LA        8         2         4.00
2 ER Large Lasers                            RT        24        2         8.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         4         4.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 28
4/2j       5       5       4       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 10,301,292
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,480

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: CT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
LRM-10                                       RT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
Searchlight                                  RT        0         1         0.50
LRM-10                                       LT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
ECM Suite                                    HD        0         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (12)                       CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 25
4j         4       4       3       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, SRCH, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 9,381,379
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,247

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         4.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         6        12.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LA        2         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         6.00
LRM-10                                       LT        4         1         2.50
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
TAG                                          HD        0         1         1.00
A-Pod                                        RL        0         1         0.50
A-Pod                                        LL        0         1         0.50
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RA        -         2         2.00
@LRM-10 (12)                                 LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 22
4j         5       5       4       0      3     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, TAG, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1


================================================================================
Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 9,991,042
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,002

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: RT, RA, RL                                             0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 20-X AC                                   RA        6         9        12.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
Ultra AC/20                                  RT        7         8        12.00
Cargo, Standard (0.5 tons)                   CT        0         1         0.50
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (5)                       RA        -         1         1.00
@Ultra AC/20 (10)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (5)                       RL        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 20
4          4       4       1       0      3     2   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0


================================================================================
Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 8,994,948
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,814

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LA, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 LB 2-X ACs                                 RA        3         9        15.00
Gauss Rifle                                  LA        1         6        12.00
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
ER Large Laser                               HD        12        1         4.00
@LB 2-X (Cluster) (45)                       RA        -         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 17

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


================================================================================
Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 9,436,948
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,022

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 RT, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: CT, RT, LA, RA                                         0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
LB 5-X AC                                    RA        1         4         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
LB 5-X AC                                    LA        1         4         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
ER Small Laser                               LT        2         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         4         4.00
Streak SRM-4                                 RL        3         1         2.00
Streak SRM-4                                 LL        3         1         2.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20)                       RA        -         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20)                       LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (40)                          RT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 7

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 20
4          6       6       1       0      3     1   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1



Clan Ice hellion has gone Rogue from the team and deployed the Nova Lance ->
http://www.solaris7.com/TRO/Design.asp?Type=Battlemech&ID=19270

 I feel the Need FOR SPEED is all the Ice Hellion test pilot would say when the other design teams pointed out the designs flaws

I see that you took the same approach the Vipers did with the Crossbow. Speed over firepower. this is a good thing with lights and mediums, I don;t think it worls well with heavies.

Nice design JP, I will add to the ilKhan's evaluations.

for the record the Sharks already produce the Stormcrow and Mad Dog at Manufacturing Plant DSF-8 over Paxton

Again another effect of the Quicksilver Program is the consolidation of existing production lines in order to maximize out put of war material. The Stormcrow is a Snow Raven design while the Mad Dog is a Smoke Jaguar design and it is those Clans that are now responsible for primary manufacturing. Their industrial centers are being strengthened and enlarged by the addition of resources like raw materials and complex shipments from other Clans for the united war effort. These Primary Factories will be more InnerSphere or Star League like in their scope being capable of greater production rates. Such sites like the Arctic Cheetah's on Foster can be won from another Clan like Smoke Jaguar did to Ice Hellion before the invasion. The Sharks will continue producing the Stormcrow and Mad Dog at secondary sites I would imagine but not at the rates of primary facilities. This will all be debated in the next Clan chapter of Clarion Call.

Very nice Smegish, we got two more days (today and tomorrow) before time runs out on this contest. Remember the competition closes up shop at midnight Friday.