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Boreal Wildcat

Overview
Originating in the ilKhan's PROJECT QUICKSILVER, the Boreal Wildcat was born through a most unusual alliance of two Clans and espionage from a third:  Hell's Horses and the Ice Hellions were the primary Clans behind the development of this OmniMech, but without the aid and criminal activities of Warrior Janos of Clan Goliath Scorpion (current whereabouts unknown with a reward offered for his capture . . . dead or alive) the OmniMech might well have been still-born.

Warror Janos was attached as a liaison to Clan Wolf and assigned to a development team working on Khan Phelan Ward's new LINEBACKER heavy OmniMech.  As tensions rose between the Clans competing in PROJECT QUICKSILVER, Janos found himself in the rather unenviable position of being shut out from his duties and shunned by Clan Wolf Warriors.  After the Goliath Scorpion/Diamond Shark Sand Devil design won the competition for the coveted 45-ton Zombie slot, Janos was ordered to return home to Roche.

He did . . . but only after downloading the entire work history of the Linebacker development program.  Regrettably, his criminal act was discovered only after his JumpShip had departed from Strana Mechty . . . and Janos never arrived at Roche where an arrest order from the ilKhan himself was waiting.

Knowing of the Hellion propensity for speed, Janos made his way to Hector and gave Khan Tyler the (illegal) downloads before vanishing once again (it should be said that Khan Tyler denies this completely, but given the resemblance between the Linebacker and the resulting Boreal Wildcat few believe him).

Already determined to win this VERY coveted Werewolf slot for his Clan, Tyler reached out to Khan Malavai Fletcher of Clan Hell's Horses and offered a partnership to develop the newly christened Boreal Wildcat.

Hellion and Horse Scientists and Warriors swear that any resemblance to the Clan Wolf OmniMech is entirely serendipitous in nature, but few in the Clans believe that.  The engineers reduced the mass of their design by five tons, resulting in better (overall) protection and more pod-space, for a lower price-tag.

Meanwhile, Clan Wolf is utterly furious and has demanded that Khan Suvorov hand over Warrior Janos or "face the consequences of harboring a fugitive."  To which she has publically replied . . . "Bring it, you flea-ridden free-birth progeny of sex workers."

Which has NOT helped to ease the rapidly escalating tensions and agitation in the Homeworlds.

In the meantime, the Horses are trying to avoid conflict with Clan Wolf (and many Horse Warriors blame Tyler for failing to tell them exactly HOW he acquired the data that their scientists used to develop the Boreal Wildcat).  But with the OmniMech ready for production, the Horse Khans realize that it would be foolish of them to simply put aside the design which so nicely would fit within their fast-moving Touman.

Capabilities
The Boreal Wildcat masses 60 tons and uses a 360-rate Extra-Light engine to allow for a walking speed of 64.8 kilometers per hour and a running speed of 97.2 kph.  Design engineers also added a two-ton MASC system that can boost this OmniMech to speeds of 129.6 kph for limited periods of time.  Production time was cut by using rebuilt (to current Clan standards, mind) 360XL fusion engines taken from old SLDF Lancelot BattleMechs.  The base chassis was also designed using the existing Lancelot frames as a guide, suitably modified for the use of Omni-pods, which further reduced development time and allowed the Horses and Hellions to construct a prototype within just ten months of starting the project.

The design also features Endo-Steel II internal structure and 10.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor plating . . . 100% of the maximum possible on a 60-ton biped 'Mech.  Only the base ten double-strength heat sinks are fitted to the design, leaving 21.0 tons of pod-space available.

The Prime carries two ER PPC (right arm and left arm), backed up by a Streak SRM-4 in the right torso with a ton of ammunition.  Six additional DHS allows the Boreal Wildcat to run and gun all day long with the big guns; adding the SRMs WILL generate excess heat . . . but only a minor amount.  This was deemed acceptable.

Configuration A has just three weapons:  two ER Large Lasers (right arm and left arm) and an LRM-20 with Artemis IV in the right torso with three tons of ammo (18 salvoes). Four DHS isn't quite enough to allow for zero net excess heat build-up, but is still within the limits that Warriors should be able to deal with.

Configuration B has a main gun consisting of a Gauss Rifle in the right arm . . . with a massive FOUR tons of ammunition (32 shots!).  Backing up the GR are four ER Medium Lasers.  Eleven DHS eliminates all but movement heat on a run, which is quite excellent.

Configuration C is split into two sub-configs:  C1 and C2.  Both are armed with a Large Pulse Laser (right arm), ER Medium Laser (right torso), two Machine-Guns (right torso), and an Active Probe.  The C1 carries an Ultra AC-10 with two tons of ammo in the left arm, while the C2 is outfitted with an LB-10X with two tons of ammo in the left arm.  Just the 10 standard DHS are fitted, but on the Boreal Wildcat that is enough.  (C1 is heat-neutral--20 vs. 20--on single shot mode; C2 generated 19 heat and dissipates 20.)

The D model is armed with four Streak SRM-6 launchers (two each in the right and left arms) fed by two tons of ammo (30 total flights of missiles) with secondary guns consisting of two Medium Pulse (right and left torso) and two Small Pulse (right and left torso) Lasers.  Eleven DHS means this variant overheats pretty well if all four Streaks lock onto target and the Warrior fires all four of the Lasers, but in practice it is able to balance the heat load nicely (30 generated with all four Streaks locked vs. 22 sinked).

Configuration E is the obligatory heavy scout.  This version carries six jump jets, an Active Probe (head), an ECM Suite (right torso), a two-ton Targeting Computer (right torso), a TAG (right arm), a ER Large Laser (right arm), two ER Medium Lasers (left arm), and a pair of Flamers (left torso).  Thirteen DHS can be overwhelmed on a jumping alpha strike . . . if the Warrior shoots everything including the twin Flamers.  But without the Flamers, this version can jump and gun for minimal overheat (34 max heat--28 w/o Flamers--vs 26 points of
cooling).

Last, but not least, the Boreal Wildcat F is the artillery model.  A 6/9 artillery OmniMech carrying an Arrow IV and twenty artillery rockets!  Plus, four ER Medium Lasers for self-defense and eleven DHS, so it can run and gun at will with the lasers while it gets into position to unleash Steel Rain on the Clan's foes!

It should be noted that design engineers omitted the lower arm and hand actuators from both arms in all configurations.  This allows every configuration (except the Artillery Configuration F) to 'flip' their arms and engage targets behind the Boreal Wildcat.

Additional
Named after a species of genetically altered big cats native to the arctic regions of Strana Mechty, the Boreal Wildcat honors that predator who competes with the impressive Ghost Bear for prey in the harsh northern wilderness.

Despite their name, Boreal Wildcats are not small.  The original stock was based on Asian Snow Leopards from Terra (one of the largest and most powerful big cats of old Earth) and the slight genetic modifications did not make the species any smaller.  However, they did transform the solitary predators into a pack society that works together in the harsh frozen landscape to feed their
cubs, nursing mothers, and elders.

With their superb hearing and vision, Boreal Wildcats are able to sense Ghost Bears hidden in ambush and avoid them . . . packs will relocate to avoid conflict with that exceptionally dangerous competitor whenever possible.  But while the Ghost Bear strikes form ambush on the snowy plains, the preferred territory of the Boreal Wildcats is the arctic Taiga . . . the perpetually frozen forests of pine and other evergreens that crowd the shoulders of the numerous northern mountain chains.

Their white and grey spotted fur allows these cats to blend into their surroundings as they quietly stalk and surround their prey before one of their number attacks and stampedes the local wildlife into the claws and fangs of pack-members waiting amongst the ice-laden pines.

Downed prey is dragged back to the lair, usually a cave with a ready source of water where the pack devours it . . . with the Alpha male partaking first, followed by nursing females, then the rest of the pack down to juveniles just weaned from their mothers.

Very rarely encountered, the Boreal Wildcat avoids man as much as possible and it is nearly as difficult to get a photograph or video of one as the elusive Mist Lynx.  However, it should be noted the cats are extremely territorial and any intruder who ventures close to their lair (be it a human or a Ghost Bear) is almost certain to come under attack from the six to fourteen adult members of the pack.

Few manage to survive such an encounter with an entire pack.

Because of this, Boreal Wildcat pelts are highly coveted by high ranking Warriors (and some Scientists) of the Clans.  Their beauty (and the danger associated with harvesting them) as well as their rarity mark the owner of such as a very dangerous (or highly influential) member of Clan society.

Boreal Wildcat

Mass: 60 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 17,180,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,015

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 360 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h (129.6 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    21.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    99 points                3.00
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             360                      16.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9 (12)
    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 - 201                 10.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     20           30       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10       
                                           L/R Torso     14           20       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     10           20       
                                             L/R Leg     14           28       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 31

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 10
8          0       0       0       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 18,732,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,740

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT
    CASE Locations: 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
Streak SRM-4                                 RT        3         1         2.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 27
8          4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 18,828,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,604

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
LRM-20                                       RT        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (18)                       RT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 26
8          4       4       4       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2


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Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 18,532,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,739

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Gauss Rifle                                  RT        1         6        12.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 15

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 27
8          5       5       2       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: C1                                             Cost: 18,950,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,252

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

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
Ultra AC/10                                  LA        3         4        10.00
2 Machine Guns                               RT        0         2         0.50
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@Ultra AC/10 (20)                            LA        -         2         2.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 18

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 23
8          4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: C2                                             Cost: 19,110,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,108

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

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LA        2         5        10.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
2 Machine Guns                               RT        0         2         0.50
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LA        -         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              RT        -         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 17

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 21
8          3       3       2       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1


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Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 18,656,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,474

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 Streak SRM-6s                              RA        8         4         6.00
2 Streak SRM-6s                              LA        8         4         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
Small Pulse Laser                            RT        2         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LT        4         1         2.00
Small Pulse Laser                            LT        2         1         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RA        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 15

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 25
8          6       6       0       0      3     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 19,770,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,503

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         6.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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TAG                                          RA        0         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
ECM Suite                                    RT        0         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
2 Flamers                                    LT        6         2         1.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 25
8/6j       3       3       1       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ECM, TAG, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: F                                              Cost: 18,832,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,512
Rules Level: Advanced Rules

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Arrow IV Missile                             RT/RA     10        4/8      12.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
MASC                                         LT        -         2         2.00
@Arrow IV (Cluster) (5)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (FASCAM) (5)                       RT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Homing) (5)                       RT        -         1         1.00
@Arrow IV (Non-Home) (5)                     RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 25
8          4       3       0       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ARTAC, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

an out of canon addendum, I REALLY like the "Jewifacation" that has been going on with Clan Hells Horses circa 3085 (at least in terms of military assets), and the name Kidon is a flagrant attempt to show a seed of that cultural shift.

OOC: If the Drop Bear name strikes you as too close to the 'No Totem mech names' rule, then I shall rename it to the Avalanche.
BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Drop Bear [Base]
Tech:          Clan / 3050
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          60 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   360 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      25.0 Tons of Pod Space
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear [Base]
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA    R: Sh+UA+LA       14       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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TOTALS:                          0          47     35.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          31     25.00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        15,672,000 C-BillsMy ilKhan,

It seems we have found what the Ghost Bears got out of their deal with Clan Fire Mandrill that led to the Quasar Omnimech. The Drop Bear -no idea where they came up with that name from- is their offer for the Quicksilver project, and it appears that the bears learnt a great many things from their experience during Operation Revival. Based on the loadout of most of the variants it appears that the bears intend to use this machine against the armies of the Inner Sphere, with only 3 of the 6 variants being well suited to zellbrigen-like duels.

The 'Mech itself is based on the Mad Dog the bears have filled their touman with, although this time it is a Endo-Steel skeleton rather then the cheaper standard structure that the original was built on. The 360XL engines for the machine are based on the engine of the Lancelot, and many of the Lancelots the Mandrills had in their Brian Caches (a not insignificant number I am told) were stripped of their engines, where they were reconditioned and given to the bears in return for the data on the Nova omnimech for their own recently approved design.

Armour wise, the 'Mech wrapped in 8.5 tons of Ferro-fibrous armour. Far from the maximum it could hold but identical to the machine it is based upon that the clan favours so highly. With only the minimum 10 heat sinks fixed to the chassis and no other fixed equipment, 25 tons of podspace remain for its armament, the three ton reduction over the Mad Dog deemed worthwhile for the extra speed gained.

The Prime variant of the machine is very similar to the Mad Dog prime, long range missiles backed up by lasers, except far more tonnage has been dedicated to its missile armament. Four LRM 15 racks allow it to rain death upon all it surveys, and they are supplied with seven tons of ammunition to maintain that barrage through all but the longest engagements. The laser part of the armament had to suffer however, with four Extended Range Medium lasers, two to each arm to finish off enemies after its bountiful ammo load is expended. The base 10 heat sinks are sufficient for either weapon group, but does not cover movement.

The Alpha variant is one that demonstrates the lessons learned during Revival. The LBX class 10 Autocannon with 3 tons of ammunition in the left arm is well suited to dealing with the many vehicles fielded by the armies of the Successor States (or Comstar for that matter, as the Bears learned on Tukayyid) with four ER Medium lasers to support the main gun. Two Small Pulse lasers and two Flamers make this machine able to deal with unarmoured infantry in droves, and the Active Probe prevents the enemy from simply hiding and waiting for it to pass. Four extra double heat sinks allow it to deal with most of its heat issues, with an alphastrike only slowly the machine down slightly.

The Bravo variant is unsuited to fighting in an open field but I would not like to face it in a canyon or city. The 180 metre jump jets allow it to clear all but the largest buildings in a single bound, allowing the mech to close to the optimal range to use its six medium pulse lasers, three to each arm to devastating effect. Twin Streak SRM 4 racks let the bravo fill the holes made by the lasers with explosions. The two extra heat sinks are insufficient for the task of dealing with the machines heat, and care must be taken while jumping to avoid serious overheating.

The Charlie variant is almost the exact opposite of the bravo, with massive long range firepower. The armament starts with an ER PPC in each arm, guns respected throughout all known space. Four ER Medium lasers spread across the torso -and even one in the head- support the main guns, allowing the mech to continue the fight until it has been thoroughly dismembered, much like the Star League-era Black Knight. The Targeting Computer mounted in the left torso gives the mech pinpoint accuracy, but its fifteen heat sinks are nowhere near sufficient to deal with an alphastrike, forcing its pilot to choose carefully how they wish to dispatch their opponent at any given moment.
This variant and the Bravo are clearly designed to compliment each other in a non-zell environment, with the Charlie punching holes for the Bravo to exploit.

The Delta variant is another support machine, but this time it is an urban combat design and spotter. With a 180 metre jump range and full electronic suite including Target Aquisition Gear, it is clearly built for a renewed invasion of the Inner Sphere rather then dueling. An Extended Range Large laser in the left arm is its solitary long range weapon, supported by six ER Mediums; two to each arm with the remaining two in the centre torso. Heat is again an issue with this machine, even with Sixteen double heat sinks it cannot handle an alphastrike, but they do give the pilot to freedom to use all 6 mediums once it closes to range while only overheating if it jumps.

And finally the Echo variant, which some clans will look at with distaste due to the Arrow IV mounted in its left side. Three tons of ammunition give it adequate longevity for most engagements, while the five Medium Pulse Lasers split between its right arm and centre torso give it more then enough firepower to defend itself should the enemy close or its ammunition run out.

Overall my ilKhan, it is clear that the Ghost Bears intend this machine for use in the Inner Sphere, with several machines being ill-suited or downright breaching zellbrigen, whilst being more then capable of assisting each other. Finally I have heard rumours that the agreement between the Bears and the Mandrills goes beyond the trade of technical data for engines, and that they have agreed to freely trade an unknown percentage of their Quicksilver Project machines with each other, should both be approved. Whilst the Mandrills would no doubt love to acquire such a powerful and swift mech as this one, I am unsure as to what use the Bears would put the Quasar to, unless they plan to give them to the better warriors amongst their second-line forces, where speed is often less important.

– Star Captain Alonso, Katyusha Keshik

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear Prime
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA    R: Sh+UA+LA       14       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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2 ER Medium Lasers       RA     10           2      2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       LA     10           2      2.00
2 LRM 15s                RT     10   56     11     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
2 LRM 15s                LT     10           4      7.00
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TOTALS:                         40          66     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          12       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        18,632,000 C-Bills

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear A
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     14 Double [28]               8      4.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA+LA          13       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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4 ER Medium Lasers       RA     20           4      4.00
1 LB 10-X AC             LA      2   30      8     13.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LA)
1 Small Pulse Laser      RT      2           1      1.00
1 Small Pulse Laser      LT      2           1      1.00
2 Flamers                CT      6           2      1.00
1 Active Probe           HD      0           1      1.00
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TOTALS:                         32          71     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           7       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        17,820,000 C-Bills

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear B
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   6
Heat Sinks:     12 Double [24]               4      2.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT, 1 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA    R: Sh+UA+LA       14       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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3 Medium Pulse Lasers    RA     12           3      6.00
3 Medium Pulse Lasers    LA     12           3      6.00
1 Streak SRM 4           RT      3   25      2      3.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 Streak SRM 4           LT      3           1      2.00
6 Standard Jump Jets:                        6      6.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
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TOTALS:                         30          66     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          12       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        17,848,000 C-Bills

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear C
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     15 Double [30]              10      5.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt.:                         5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 ER PPC                 RA     15           2      6.00
1 ER PPC                 LA     15           2      6.00
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       CT     10           2      2.00
1 ER Medium Laser        HD      5           1      1.00
1 Targeting Computer     LT                  4      4.00
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TOTALS:                         50          67     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        17,640,000 C-Bills

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear D
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   6
Heat Sinks:     16 Double [32]              12      6.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 1 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA    R: Sh+UA+LA       14       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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2 ER Medium Lasers       RA     10           2      2.00
1 ER Large Laser         LA     12           1      4.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       LA     10           2      2.00
1 Active Probe           RT      0           1      1.00
1 ECM Suite              RT      0           1      1.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       CT     10           2      2.00
1 TAG                    HD      0           1      1.00
6 Standard Jump Jets:                        6      6.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
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TOTALS:                         42          75     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           3       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        18,868,000 C-Bills

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Type/Model:    Drop Bear E
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel             7      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        360 XL                       10     16.50
   Walking MP:   6
   Running MP:   9
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA+LA          13       .00
Armor Factor:  163 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      8.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             20         22     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8     
   L/R Side Torso:           14      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6     
   L/R Arm:                  10      16/16     
   L/R Leg:                  14      23/23     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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3 Medium Pulse Lasers    RA     12           3      6.00
1 Arrow IV System        LA     10   15     15     15.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT, 1 LL)
2 Medium Pulse Lasers    CT      8           2      4.00
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TOTALS:                         30          66     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          12       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        17,426,000 C-Bills

Four excellent designs as I wake up this morning!

Whoops make that five, welcome back Dragon Cat.

an out of canon addendum, I REALLY like the "Jewifacation" that has been going on with Clan Hells Horses circa 3085 (at least in terms of military assets), and the name Kidon is a flagrant attempt to show a seed of that cultural shift.

Really? I was not aware of their shift towards Hebrew trends. Any canon reason given? Thanks for the explanation. I like knowing the reasons behind the name.

OOC: If the Drop Bear name strikes you as too close to the 'No Totem mech names' rule, then I shall rename it to the Avalanche.

You will have to make that call Smegish, I really do not want to give any advantage to entrants by saying "I think this name is better....".

Quote from: Smegish on August 03, 2014, 06:29:19 AM

OOC: If the Drop Bear name strikes you as too close to the 'No Totem mech names' rule, then I shall rename it to the Avalanche.

You will have to make that call Smegish, I really do not want to give any advantage to entrants by saying "I think this name is better....".

Wasn't so much which name was better, just that if it's going to be refused because of the name, its something that could be easily changed to something less Totemy but still Ghost Bearish. If it isn't then I shall stick with the (supposedly) mythological Australian animal.

Quote from: Takiro on August 03, 2014, 07:54:51 AM

Quote from: Smegish on August 03, 2014, 06:29:19 AM

OOC: If the Drop Bear name strikes you as too close to the 'No Totem mech names' rule, then I shall rename it to the Avalanche.

You will have to make that call Smegish, I really do not want to give any advantage to entrants by saying "I think this name is better....".

Wasn't so much which name was better, just that if it's going to be refused because of the name, its something that could be easily changed to something less Totemy but still Ghost Bearish. If it isn't then I shall stick with the (supposedly) mythological Australian animal.

Or you could do something like this . . .

During the early years of the Golden Century, a Ghost Bear scientist (whose name has been purged from history) decided to breed, genetically manipulate, and release into the wilds of Bearclaw examples of EVERY single bear species native to Old Terra. 

This included the Brown Bear (including European, Grizzly, and Kodiak sub-species), the Black Bear (both Asian and American), the Sun Bear, the Giant Panda, the Spectacled Bear, the Sloth Bear, and the Polar Bear.  And, although not actually related to the above Bears at all, the Scientist also selected the Australian Koala Bear for inclusion among the specimens experimented upon and released.

The Koala specimens in particular thrived in the climate of Bearclaw and within two generations the new species had adapted to its environment.  Growing up to three times the size (and mass) of their ancestors, these creatures retained their ancestors arboreal habits . . . but were no longer restricted to eating leaves.  They had become true Omnivores (a trait that Ghost Bear Warriors find amusing, to say the least) and transformed into ambush predators who pounce on prey roaming the forest floor from the tree branches above.

Dubbed as the Bearclaw Drop-Bear (after the Australian myth), these modified Koalas are vicious in nature and use their powerful claws and prominent fangs (as well as their weight) to almost instantly incapacitate and fatally wound prey animals.  They show little fear of man and have been known to attack Elementals clad in Battle Armor!  (Although to little effect, of course.)

Attempts to domestic specimens have failed utterly, with the few Drop Bears in captivity attacking zoological staff at every opportunity.  Indeed, their sheer appetite for causing chaos has caused Ghost Bear civilians on Bearclaw to nickname the species "Stiches" after an ancient animated children's entertainment program.

Thundercats
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must resist the urge
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Thundercats
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no, please, ARGH, I cannae resist
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THUNDERCATS HO!



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