OBT Forum

Glaive



Mass: 80 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: 8,970,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,077

Chassis: SFX-80 Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Pitban 320 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Forging ZM15 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    34.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Manufacturing Plant DSF-12
    Primary Factory: Tathis
Communications System: Colmax 90
Targeting and Tracking System: Hermes CT-44

Overview:
In looking for resources to rebuild the touman of Clan Diamond Shark, saKhan
Barbara Sennet granted almost unheard of powers to Merchant Factor Angus Labov.
The Quicksilver programmes importance for these purposes could hardly be
understated but even saKhan Sennet was surprised when the Merchant Factor
suggested updating a century-old design to become one of the Diamond Shark's
flagship designs.

Despite this, Labov made a compelling case. The Warhammer IIC had been fielded
at one time or another by every Clan and many still made regular use of it in
secondline formations. The Warhammer had dominated battlefields for over half a
millenium for a reason and the Clan's version was well-regarded as stalwart
design. Putting it back into production would be relatively simple and if some
components weren't immediately available, equipment from caches could be used
to fill the gaps.

As an example Labov had ordered one of the Diamond Sharks' Warhammer IICs
refitted with the Pitban engine from a cached Thug in place of the - currently
out of production - Type 10 Standard originally used. Not only did the 'Mech
function perfectly but it continued to do so when the elderly Mk XVII ER PPCs
were replaced with Type DDS 'Kingston' PPCs freshly acquired from Clan Cloud
Cobra. Even Khan Ian Hawker - essentially stripped of authority within the Clan
but still a warrior of deadly expertise - was forced to respect the design and
in rare accord both Diamond Shark Khans approved development of the Glaive.


Capabilities:
Since the Diamond Sharks were still building SFX-80 endosteel frames to repair
damaged Warhammers, the Glaive uses one as standard. The Type 10 standard
reactor still hasn't re-entered production so Glaives thus far use the Pitban
320 which can be found in any number of caches in Clan space. One of the test
'Mechs even uses a reactor salvaged from a captured DCMS Hatamoto-chi. Although
the reactor can usually be fitted with twelve heatsinks, the designers opted to
strip it back to ten in order to give

Armour was readily available as Forging ZM15 was, like the internal structure,
still in production for repairs. The designers resculpted the 'Mech's visage
into a new and distinctive shape - one that layers another half-ton of
protection across the front.

The Glaive has four weapon bays, large but not quite as large as some
Mechwarriors would like. They're more than ample for plenty of heatsinks and
most configurations use this.

The Glaive Prime and Glaive A are simple, mimicking the Warhammer IIC and its
most common variant. Clan Smoke Jaguar, who developed the latter variant, were
invited to observe tests of the Glaive A in a blatant marketing ploy - albeit
one well received as the Jaguars touman is in dire need of new 'Mechs.

The Glaive B moves over to imitate a predecessor to the Warhammer, the AFFS
Hammerhands. With jumpjets and an active probe, the B configuration is geared
for urban combat. Firepower comes with a pair of autocannon and four lasers.

Finally the Glaive moves over and copies from the Gargoyle A and B with the C
and D configurations. The Glaive C is pure energy with two PPCs in one arm and
a laser array in the other, likely to be favoured by the Goliath Scorpions and
other Clans who favour precision firepower. The Glaive D adopts the familiar
heavy autocannon and medium lasers, mixing pulse and extended range technology.
However, it uses LB-X rather than Ultra, to conserve ammunition over lengthy
battles.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   122 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 2 RA
Engine:             Fusion Engine                320                      22.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 240                 12.50
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     25           32       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  15       
                                           L/R Torso     17           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  10       
                                             L/R Arm     13           26       
                                             L/R Leg     17           32       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 11,467,500
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,571

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             20(40)                   10.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Pulse Laser                           HD        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
2 SRM-6s                                     RT        8         2         3.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        LT        8         2         4.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 6

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 26
4          6       6       3       0      4     1   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 11,917,500
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,535

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             20(40)                   10.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ECM Suite                                    HD        0         1         1.00
LRM-15                                       RT        5         2         3.50
LRM-15                                       LT        5         2         3.50
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
@LRM-15 (16)                                 RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-15 (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: 25
4          5       5       5       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 2/2/2, IF 2


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 12,610,500
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,098

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: LA, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RT        10        2         2.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LT        2         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
LB 10-X AC                                   RA        2         5        10.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LA        2         5        10.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 21
4j         4       4       2       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


================================================================================
Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 11,204,250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,542

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             23(46)                   13.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 4 LT, 4 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 ER PPCs                                    RA        30        4        12.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 25
4          6       6       5       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 11,440,500
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,187

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 4 RT, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Pulse Laser                           HD        4         1         2.00
LB 20-X AC                                   LT/LA     6         2/7      12.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
3 Medium Pulse Lasers                        RA        12        3         6.00
2 A-Pods                                     RL        0         2         1.00
2 A-Pods                                     LL        0         2         1.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (10)                         LT        -         2         2.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (5)                       LT        -         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          6       6       0       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0

Here's yet another quad for me, courtesy of the Goliath Scorpions. I know I'm stepping into MA's favorite Clan, but they need a design in the worst way. I've got a standard biped, too, but it's not much different from Drak's mechanically.

Leviathan

Mass: 80 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: 3070
Cost: 8,637,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,161

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 240 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    35.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
Through the first twelve Trials the Clan had come close to having one of their
designs going into production, but had fallen short. With only five
opportunities left to get an OmniMech of their own into production of one of
the new OmniMechs, the Clan was becoming more desperate. It was Loremaster
Kyrie Ben-Shimon who discovered a number of ancient Goliath battlemechs in a
cache near the Temple of the Nine Muses. These dozen Goliaths would form the
basis of a new design to be submitted for the IlKhan's approval. Loremaster
Ben-Shimon had only three criteria for the new design parameters, it must have
maximum armor protection, it must be wll armed and it must be done in an
efficient manner, meaning cheaply.

When Master Scientist Leopold Kalashnikov received his orders from the
Loremaster, he knew the first thing he needed was to mount a smaller powerplant
than the original Goliath's and, thusly, settled on the 240 series engine. This
saved a total of eleven tons in mass. Another seven tons were save when making
the switch from the antiquated single heats to double heat sinks. With all of
this weight saving, Kalashnikov made a controversial decision by adding a MASC
system. While this took up weight and much needed internal space, it did help
the newly named Leviathan maintain the maximum speed of the Goliath, if only
for short bursts at a time. To meet another of the Loremaster's criteria, he
added two tons of armor with most of it going to the legs, which could resist
two hits from an ER PPC and still maintain integrity.

Even with all of these additions to the base chassis the Leviathan still had
thirty-five tons of available pod space. With this amount of space, Master
Scientist Kalashnikov and his team set to the task of arming the Leviathan with
the most powerful weapons available to the Clan.

As befitting the name of Prime, the first configuration was to be the best
armed of the four configurations to be submitted to IlKhan and his selection
committee. A brace of Gauss Rifles are the main weapons with each being fed by
three tons of ammunition. A sextet of ER lasers act as the secondary weapons
for the Gauss Rifles. There are four mediums mounted forwarward and two smalls
fitted to cover the rear arcs.

The Alpha features a trio of a highly accurate large pulse lasers which are
backed up by a pair of six-tube Streak SRM launchers. An ER medium laser and a
pair of small pulse lasers serve as additional support weapons. To handle the
high heat build up of the laser weaponry, an additonal six heat sinks have been
added.

The Beta also features a trio of lasers, but his time they are ER large lasers.
Instead of the missile launchers, a Class 10 LB-X auticannon acts as heavy
backup to the lasers. It comes with a three-ton ammo supply. An ER medium laser
and small pulse laser are the only other backup weapons. Due to the high heat
of the ER large lasers, an additional eight heat sinks had to be mounted.

The final configuration is the short range brawler of the Leviathan chassis.
The main weapon is a Class 20 LB-X autocannon fed by a four-ton ammunition bay.
As this is a shrot-ranged weapon, a long-range was needed to help get the
Leviathan get close enough to the enemy. The ER PPC was the weapon of choice
and had yet to grace any of the three previous configurations. A six-tube
Streak SRM launcher and trio of pulser laser back up these two powerful
weapons. Three added heat sinks help mitigate the heat burden of the Gamma's
weapons.

Two additional configurations based on the Beta were rejected for submission. The first
of the two due its reliance on a pair of large LRM missile launchers, a weapon that the
Goliath Scorpions find anathema to their way of fighting as the replacement for the Beta's
autocannon. Two rear-facing machineguns replace the ER medium laser and a small pulse
laser. Should any future user choose to rely on missiles as a primary weapon then this
configuration should meet their requirements.

The second unsubmitted configuration swapped the large lasers for a trio of ER PPCs
backed up by a Class 2 LB-X autocannon. A pair of small pulse laser are the remaining
back up weapons. Kalashnikov's main fear was that the additional nine heat sinks were
insufficient to keep the Leviathan in combat. It was removed due to this fear. Again,
should any future user wish to run the risk of too much this may be an acceptable alternative.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     130 points                8.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                240                      11.50
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5 (6)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 263                 16.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     25           36       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  14       
                                           L/R Torso     17           25       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9         
                                       L/R Front Leg     17           34       
                                        L/R Rear Leg     17           34       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 30

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 12
4          0       0       0       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 10,983,375
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,656

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 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              FRL       5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              FLL       5         1         1.00
Gauss Rifle                                  RT        1         6        12.00
Gauss Rifle                                  LT        1         6        12.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              HD        5         1         1.00
(R) ER Small Laser                           RRL       2         1         0.50
(R) ER Small Laser                           RLL       2         1         0.50
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            RT        -         3         3.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 6

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 27
4          6       6       3       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Alpha                                          Cost: 10,917,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,497

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 3 RT, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small Pulse Laser                            FRL       2         1         1.00
Small Pulse Laser                            FLL       2         1         1.00
Large Pulse Laser                            RT        10        2         6.00
Streak SRM-6                                 RT        4         2         3.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LT        10        2         6.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
Large Pulse Laser                            CT        10        2         6.00
ER Medium Laser                              HD        5         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 25
4          6       6       3       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Beta                                           Cost: 11,324,250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,351

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             18(36)                    8.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 4 LT, 1 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RT        12        1         4.00
LB 10-X AC                                   RT        2         5        10.00
ER Large Laser                               LT        12        1         4.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser                        CT        2         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               HD        12        1         4.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (20)                      RT        -         2         2.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 24
4          4       4       4       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Gamma                                          Cost: 11,427,750
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,440

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 RT, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Pulse Laser                           FRL       4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           FLL       4         1         2.00
Streak SRM-6                                 RT        4         2         3.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser                        RT        2         1         1.00
LB 20-X AC                                   LT        6         9        12.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
ER PPC                                       CT        15        2         6.00
Small Pulse Laser                            HD        2         1         1.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (15)                      RT        -         3         3.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (5)                          RT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 24
4          5       5       2       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Unsubmitted                                    Cost: 11,864,250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,634

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RT        12        1         4.00
LRM-20                                       RT        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               LT        12        1         4.00
LRM-20                                       LT        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
2 (R) Machine Guns                           CT        0         2         0.50
ER Large Laser                               HD        12        1         4.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (18)                       RT        -         3         3.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (18)                       LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 26
4          4       4       4       0      4     3   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Unsubmitted Two                                Cost: 11,306,250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,598

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    9.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RT        15        2         6.00
LB 2-X AC                                    RT        1         3         5.00
ER PPC                                       LT        15        2         6.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser                        LT        2         1         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         3         3.00
ER PPC                                       CT        15        2         6.00
Small Pulse Laser                            HD        2         1         1.00
@LB 2-X (Cluster) (45)                       RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 26
4          5       5       4       0      4     0   Structure:  6
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Here is the my submission for the 80 ton Zombie Omnimech.  The Shotgun....


Overview   

This mech was proposed by the same team that had submitted the Jaeger Arachnid.  This time their budget was further cut and was told to go through the Brian Cache of all the clan’s.  They were at least given access to the four participating clan’s remaining Brian Cache and utilized the warriors assigned to them to Trial for possession on access to other Clan’s Brian Caches.  The engineering team was still lead by Clan Diamond Shark, Blood Spirit, Goliath Scorpion and Snow Ravens. (The group started calling themselves the Four Failing Engineering team, since none of their have been choses.  If they win they can change it to the Four Fantastic Engineering Team)

   Since this was another Zombie mech and at a 80 ton range.  The mission of the mech was going to be used as a second line omnimech by the larger/first tier clan’s and as a front line omnimech by the second and third tier clans.  The name Shotgun for the mech was chosen to represent the durability and the long lasting use its namesake has had since the invention of the gunpowder.  The staff of the engineering team then went through some of the salvage that sent back to the home worlds from the invasion of the inner sphere.  They found several chassis of the venerable Awesome.  After a thorough investigation of the Chassis and a review of the computer records.  They were able to find ten chassis that could be repaired and updated.  Since the chassis were standard, the redesigning of it to an omnimech went easier than using Endo steel. 

   The standard fusion engine at first problematic since they could not justify the XL version of it on a Zombie class mech and only version available was for use in an Aerospace Fighter.   Luckily at the time they had arrived at a Hells Horses Brian Cache and the Warriors of the Engineering team trialed the defenders for the right to look at the inventory of the cache.  In Clan fashion it was a short and quick.  The warriors of the engineer team defeated the defending Hells Horses in a game of Baseball.  It was decided that if access is what they want then a simple sports game will do and not waste anymore Clan resources.  But if the engineering team wanted anything from the Brian Cache then another sports match will be for it. 
   
   Inside the Brian Cache it was mainly filled with the Star League era vehicles and parts.  Going over the inventory they found the stash of ancient Rhinos tanks and several spare Pitban 240 fusion engines.  This time the warriors of the joint engineer team decided to use the sport of Kick boxing, but using mechs.  The warriors on both sides agreed that the first team to have all their mechs disabled and laying on the ground wins.  In this physical combat of Mechs, it showed that the piloting skills of the engineering team was far superior to the defending Hells Horses warriors. 

   Once it was complete the rest of the parts came from present Clan inventories, The Armor was Ferro fibrous and it was traded from Clan Hells Horses.  The Jump Jets were taken from the Executioners omnimechs that was awaiting repairs on Strana Mechty.  The communication, Targeting and Tracking systems were also off the shelf from omnimechs awaiting repairs in Strana Mechty.

Capabilities

   The Shotgun has a cruising speed of 39 kph and a max speed of 60 kph.  The Jump Jets gives this mech a 90 meter range to increase its mobility. It carries 12.5 tons of Ferro Fibrous armor that provides 97% coverage.  This provides the omnimech a 39 ton pod/space.   The prime version was designed for long to medium range engagement.  Two LRM 20’s with Artemis IV and four tons of ammo. Each LRM 20 is mounted on each arms.  Then a pair of ER PPC was added, one on each right and left torso.  For secondary weapons three ER Med laser were mounted on the Right, center, left torsos.  Four additional double heatsinks were added to help deal with the excess heat generated.  The warriors have to be careful when firing weapons the mech’s weapons and using the jump jets.

   The Type A is to be used for medium to short range engagements. On each arm, a LB-10X with three tons of ammo. The ammo can be mixed from solid or cluster rounds. An ER Lg Laser on the right torso is used for long range attacks.  A Lg pulse laser is placed on the left torso and ER med laser on the right is for the medium to short range use.  This mech has 12 double heatsinks to help it manage its heat during combat.

   The type B is designed as a long range fire fight and as a direct fire support.  On each arm, a Guasse Rifle is placed and three tons of ammo is supplied to each weapon.  On the Rt/Lt torso an ER Lg Laser is installed.  For close in anti-infantry work, a flamer is attached to each arm.

   The type C was conceived as a general purpose brawler mech.  For Long range combat.  On the Rt Arm, an ER PPC was mounted.  Then on the RT Torso an LRM 15 with an Artemis IV with four tons of ammo.  At medium range an Lg Pulse Laser on the left torso is mounted and an AMS is on the center torso.  For Close in combat a LB-20X is mounted on the left arm with four tons of ammo.  This model mounts eleven double heatsinks to help it deal with the heat.

   The Type D is designed for use in difficult terrain and city environments and for use in hunting lighter mechs, armor, battle armor and infantry.  Also to be minimally dependent on ammo.  On each arm, an ER Lg laser, a Med Pulse Laser, a flamer and a Heavy MG with a ton of ammo for each is mounted.  An ECM (Lt torso) to help it avoid being detected and an Active probe (rt torso) to help it detect hidden units. On the RT and Lt torso a Med Pulse laser and a Streak SRM 6 with two tons of ammo.  On the center torso a fifth Med Pulse laser is mounted.  This model mounts 15 double heatsinks to help it manage the heat generated.

   The Type Ex was created to be a highly mobile AA mech. MASC was installed to help it with a burst of speed to get to a location where it needs to be.  One LB-5X with three tons of ammo and an ER Lg Laser is mounted on each arms.  It copies the layout of the ancient rifleman.  An AMS is mounted on the center torso to fight any incoming missiles.  Three ER Small lasers are mounted (2 Rt and 1 Lt) for close in defense.  A Targeting computer was added, since the Goliath Scorpions have a fondness for the system.

   The Type Ex 1 kept the additions of the MASC, AMS and Targeting Computer and this was designed as another general purpose brawler.  It mounts a Gauss Rifle on the RA with four tons of ammo.  On the LA an Lg Pulse laser is mounted.  A single SRM 6 with two tons of ammo and three ER Med lasers are mounted on the torso.

   The final model the Type F was designed for artillery fire support is needed.  A single Arrow IV was mounted on the Rt Arm/torso with six tons of ammo for use.  A single Gauss Rifle with four tons of ammo on the left arm and five ER Med lasers are spread throughout the torso area for close in work.

Deployment

   Once all the chassis were completed and the testing and diagnostics were done, There was ten mechs available.  A Star’s worth of Mech was submitted to the IlKhan Kerensky’s Operation Quicksilver for evaluation.  The remaining Star of mechs, each participating clan was given a mech to test just like before and the fifth remaining mech was gifted to Clan Hells Horses to test since the Fusion engines came from their cache.

 It was decided that the mech if chosen will be produced by the Blood Spirits and Goliath Scorpions. While the Snow Raven will help it transport the resources and  finished mechs to the units that would use it for a price of being able to transport it all the way to the inner sphere on their ships.  The Diamond Sharks will be collecting a percentage of cost for each new mech sold.
(On a side note, there is an agreement between the engineering team the the Hells Horses unit that defended the Brian Cache, that if the mech is selected or not.  The engineering team will provide a Star’s worth of Shotgun Type Ex series Omni mech for that Hells Horses unit to use.)



Type/Model:    Shotgun Base (Prototype)
          Total Cost:        7,443,000 C-Bills (no weapons)
          Battle Value:      892 (no weapons)

Tech:          Clan / 3055
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          80 tons
Chassis:       Technichron Type G Standard
Power Plant:   240 Pitban 240 Fusion
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets:     3 Pryzhok WM 10 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor Type:    Forging D150 Ferro Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous

Armament:   39 tons of pod space

Prime Version   
  2 LRM 20s w/ Artemis IV
  2 ER PPCs
  3 ER Medium Lasers

Manufacturer:  Undetermined
  Location:    Undetermined
Communications System:  Raldon R1
Targeting & Tracking System:  Omega Multi Track 3

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Shotgun Prime
Mass:          80 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  122 pts Standard              0      8.00
Engine:        240                  6     11.50
   Walking MP:   3
   Running MP:   5
   Jumping MP:   3
Heat Sinks:     14 Double [28]              10      4.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00
Armor Factor:  240 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7     12.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             25         37     
   Center Torso (Rear):                 12     
   L/R Side Torso:           17      25/25     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8     
   L/R Arm:                  13      25/25     
   L/R Leg:                  17      33/33     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 LRM 20 w/ Artemis IV   RA      6   48     13     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 4 LT, 4 RT)
1 LRM 20 w/ Artemis IV   LA      6           5      6.00
1 ER PPC                 RT     15           2      6.00
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
1 ER PPC                 LT     15           2      6.00
1 ER Medium Laser        LT      5           1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         57          72     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           6       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        12,267,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,600 Cost per BV:       4,718.08
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 38;  MRDmg = 27;  LRDmg = 17

Type A

Heat Sinks:     12 Double [24]               6      2.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 RT)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 LB 10-X AC             RA      2   60     11     16.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT)
1 LB 10-X AC             LA      2           5     10.00
1 ER Large Laser         RT     12           1      4.00
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
1 Large Pulse Laser      LT     10           2      6.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         31          63     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          15       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        10,680,750 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,038  Cost per BV:       5,240.8
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 34;  MRDmg = 26;  LRDmg = 14

Type B

Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RA)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Gauss Rifle            RA      1   48     12     18.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT)
1 Flamer                 RA      3           1       .50
1 Gauss Rifle            LA      1           6     12.00
1 Flamer                 LA      3           1       .50
1 ER Large Laser         RT     12           1      4.00
1 ER Large Laser         LT     12           1      4.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         32          61     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          17       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        10,221,750 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,255 Cost per BV:       4,532.93
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 31;  MRDmg = 28;  LRDmg = 18

Type C
Heat Sinks:     11 Double [22]               4      1.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 RA)


Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER PPC                 RA     15           2      6.00
1 LB 20-X AC             LA      6   20     13     16.00
  (Ammo Locations: 4 LT)
1 LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV   RT      5   32      7      8.50
  (Ammo Locations: 4 RT)
1 Large Pulse Laser      LT     10           2      6.00
1 Anti-Missile System    CT      1   24      2      1.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         37          67     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,668,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,293 Cost per BV:       5,088.75
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 34;  MRDmg = 22;  LRDmg = 13

Type D

Heat Sinks:     15 Double [30]              12      5.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Large Laser         RA     12           1      4.00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     RA      4           1      2.00
1 Flamer                 RA      3           1       .50
1 Heavy Machine Gun      RA      0  200      3      2.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT)
1 ER Large Laser         LA     12           1      4.00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     LA      4           1      2.00
1 Flamer                 LA      3           1       .50
1 Heavy Machine Gun      LA      0           1       .50
1 Active Probe           RT      0           1      1.00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     RT      4           1      2.00
1 Streak SRM 6           RT      4   60      6      7.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT)
1 ECM Suite              LT      0           1      1.00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     LT      4           1      2.00
1 Streak SRM 6           LT      4           2      3.00
1 Medium Pulse Laser     CT      4           1      2.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         58          72     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           6       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,308,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,255  Cost per BV:       5,014.86
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 47;  MRDmg = 26;  LRDmg = 9

Type Ex
MASC:                                        3      3.00
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 LB 5-X AC              RA      1  120     10     13.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT)
1 ER Large Laser         RA     12           1      4.00
1 LB 5-X AC              LA      1           4      7.00
1 ER Large Laser         LA     12           1      4.00
2 ER Small Lasers        RT      4           2      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         LT      2           1       .50
1 Anti-Missile System    CT      1   24      2      1.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
1 Targeting Computer     RT                  5      5.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         33          68     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          10       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,852,438 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,068  Cost per BV:       5,731.35
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 25;  MRDmg = 20;  LRDmg = 14

Type Ex 1
MASC:                                        3      3.00
Heat Sinks:     11 Double [22]               4      1.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 LA)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Gauss Rifle            RA      1   32     10     16.00
  (Ammo Locations: 4 RT)
1 Large Pulse Laser      LA     10           2      6.00
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
1 SRM 6                  LT      4   30      3      3.50
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser        LT      5           1      1.00
1 Anti-Missile System    LT      1   24      2      1.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
1 Targeting Computer     RT                  5      5.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         31          69     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           9       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,733,750 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,523 Cost per BV:       4,650.71
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 37;  MRDmg = 31;  LRDmg = 17

Type F
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA)

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Arrow IV System        RA     10   30     18     18.00
  (Ammo Locations: 6 RT)
1 Gauss Rifle            LA      1   32     10     16.00
  (Ammo Locations: 4 LT)
2 ER Medium Lasers       RT     10           2      2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       LT     10           2      2.00
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
3 Standard Jump Jets:                        3      3.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         36          72     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           6       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        10,570,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:      2,052  Cost per BV:       5,151.32
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 31;  MRDmg = 23;  LRDmg = 18

Nice job Shadow Wraith and Lord Grayson.  So far each design brings something different to the table. Gonna be hard to pick a winner again.

Another Awesome entry! Sorry I could not resist that joke, very punny. Seriously that is three designs in a row that focus on the Awesome as a basis and the Blood Spirits involved in everyone. I would like to ask all those designers, why? Just curious. Nothing bad. Inquiring minds need to know.

Nice job JP, keep those designs coming!!

Funny, I was thinking about doing based on the Awesome. It was going to be called the Excelsior

Another Awesome entry! Sorry I could not resist that joke, very punny. Seriously that is three designs in a row that focus on the Awesome as a basis and the Blood Spirits involved in everyone. I would like to ask all those designers, why? Just curious. Nothing bad. Inquiring minds need to know.

Nice job JP, keep those designs coming!!

it is a case I believe of not having much choice.  you practically demand that all of these designs be based on Star Leauge relics rather then new and innovative frames and engines (see my previous entries).  Frankly you over penalize anyone who does not fit that paradigm and so I felt the Awesome was the only choice I had.

The Awesome is a Star Leauge design that was comparatively low cost, and is also one of the most enduring designs out there that would fit within your paradigm;  the Zeus premiered best case very late in the Amaris Coup and was a Lyran Exclusive, the Charger is over engined, and the Goliath was a flop with the SDLF.  the Thug and Victor would do better likewise int he Assailant Category.