Our third detour into the reconfiguration of newer designs before we continue onto the other Assault OmniMechs of the Clans will be the Savage Coyote. The ilKhan endorsed this promising design as the 85-ton Vampire or Assailant greatly accelerating its development along with three others (Crimson Langur, Hell Cat, and Blood Asp). Presumably existing only on the drawing board progression would of course depend on several key factors. The reorganization of their Scientist Caste now under the direction of former saKhan Tain McTighe is perhaps the greatest. Efforts to reshape the Coyote’s into the Scientist Clan akin to the Diamond Sharks and Merchants are underway [yes, this means dealing with the Society].
The Coyotes newly united leadership of Khan Tomas McKibben (Spiritualist), saKhan Elam Tchernovkov (Technolgist), Loremaster Sullivan Koga (Successor), and Wardmaster Mason Jerricho (Reactionary) also will no doubt play a role here. As will the Radical Shifts in the Coyote Industrial Program from June 3052 to December 3054. While there is no direct evidence there is Possible Old Production based on Operation Revival Trial RATs. Their previous manufacturing (before Tukayyid) may have included the Adder (Puma) and Gargoyle (Man O’ War) OmniMechs as they are so prevalent in their Touman. Plus, there is the Reactivation and Production of three ancient OmniMechs (Coyotl, Lupus, Woodsman) as part of a ‘Total Modularity’ strategy. While this may have been an attempt to secure valuable production slots in the Quicksilver Program it did not completely succeed. The Clan did however secure assets to reequip its battered Touman so not a complete waste of time.
Accelerated Canon Production accounts for two other designs now in the Coyotes arsenal. Both the Canis (3058 to 3053, five years ahead of schedule) and the Savage Coyote (3059 to 3053, six years ahead of schedule) began development in 3052 just as in canon. During the Quicksilver Trials the Clan also managed to acquire secondary production rights to the Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) from the Wolf Clan. Other New Quicksilver Production also entered Coyote factories like the Dingo BattleMech, Jackal BattleMech, Hyena BattleMech, Crazy Horse OmniMech, Menoetius OmniMech, Shoshone OmniFighter, and Danube Aerospace Fighter. There were a number of products that were Unchanged from Canon Production like the Stormcrow OmniMech, Hellbringer OmniMech, Avar OmniFighter, Kirghiz OmniFighter, UrbanMech IIC BattleMech, Ammon Aerospace Fighter, Ares Medium Tank, and Elemental Battlearmor.
To make room for new products several designs including the Hunchback IIC, Guillotine IIC (now the Crazy Horse), Chaeronea Aerospace Fighter, Asshur Artillery Spotter, Anhur Transport, Zorya Light Tank, Oro Heavy Tank, Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank, and the Mars Assault Vehicle had to be Discontinued from Production. While not completely forsaking their vehicle contingents the Coyotes came close by necessity. Several Coyotes are still upset by the lack of significant wins during the Quicksilver Trials in fact the Savage Coyote was the only successful Vampire design of the competition. While the Coyotes jealously guard exclusive production rights to this OmniMech three other Clans (Wolf, Ghost Bear, Snow Raven) earned production share to this preferred design.
As a special part of this contest entrants should know that they will be competing Abele’s Canon Configurations (Prime, A, B, C) [4 total] which have replaced high tech equipment (ATMs) with acceptable Clan Level 2 tech (please no ATMs, AP Gauss, Heavy Lasers, or Light Active Probes). Please discuss what you like about the existing configurations and introduce your alternatives. Please explain why yours is best, what role it plays with your modifications, etc. Remember I love fluff. Teamwork is also very welcomed so if you have an idea it is acceptable to collaborate. Since multiple configurations can win whoever gets the most wins, wins! Bonus points for InnerSphere designation and overview story involving it!! Please have your entries in by Friday December 21st at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, good luck!!!
SAVAGE COYOTE
Mass: 85 tons
Chassis: Assault Series SXG
Power Plant: Type 255 Extra-Light
Cruising Speed: 32 kph
Maximum Speed: 54 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Forging ZK11
Armament: 45 tons of pod space available for weapons and equipment
Manufacturer: Landen 'Mech Production Complex
Primary Factory: Tamaron
Communications System: TJ6 “Bell†Integrated Communications System
Targeting and Tracking System: TRTTS Mark II CWS
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 8.5
Engine: 255 XL 6.5
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 0 0
Heat Sinks: 14 (28) 4
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 240 15
Internal Structure Armor Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 27 34 / 15
R/L Torso 18 26 / 10
R/L Arm 14 25
R/L Leg 18 30
Weight and Space Allocation
Location Fixed Spaces Remaining
Head 1
Center Torso 2
Right Torso 2 XL Engine 8
Double Heat Sink
Left Torso 2 XL Engine 8
Double Heat Sink
Right Arm No Lower Arm or Hand Actuators 10
Left Arm No Lower Arm or Hand Actuators 10
Right Leg Double Heat Sink 0
Left Leg Double Heat Sink 0
Primary Weapons Configuration
ER PPC RA 2 6
2 ER Small Lasers RA 2 1
Medium Pulse Laser RA 1 2
LB 10-X AC LA 5 10
Ammo (LB-X) 20 LA 2 2
LRM-20 RT 4 5
Artemis IV FCS RT 1 1
Ammo (LRM) 18 RT 3 3
LRM-20 LT 4 5
Artemis IV FCS LT 1 1
Ammo (LRM) 18 LT 3 3
ER Medium Laser H 1 1
Double Heat Sink CT 2 1
Double Heat Sink RA 2 1
Double Heat Sink LA 2 1
Alternate Configuration A
Gauss Rifle RA 6 12
Ammo (Gauss) 16 RA 2 2
ER Large Laser LA 1 4
2 Medium Pulse Lasers LA 2 4
SRM-6 LA 1 1.5
Artemis IV FCS LA 1 1
LRM-15 RT 2 3.5
Artemis IV FCS RT 1 1
Ammo (LRM) 16 RT 2 2
LRM-15 LT 2 3.5
Artemis IV FCS LT 1 1
Ammo (LRM) 16 LT 2 2
Ammo (SRM) 15 LT 1 1
Jump Jet CT 1 1
Jump Jet RT 1 1
Jump Jet LT 1 1
Alternate Configuration B
Large Pulse Laser RA 2 6
2 ER Large Lasers RA 2 8
Ultra AC/5 LA 3 7
Ammo (Ultra AC) 20 LA 1 1
4 Small Pulse Lasers LA 4 4
Small Pulse Laser RT 1 1
LRM-20 RT 4 5
Ammo (LRM) 12 RT 2 2
Streak SRM-6 LT 2 3
Ammo (Streak SRM) 15 LT 1 1
Small Pulse Laser H 1 1
Double Heat Sink CT 2 1
Double Heat Sink LT 2 1
3 Double Heat Sinks RA 6 3
Double Heat Sink LA 2 1
Alternate Configuration C
ER Large Laser RA 1 4
ER Medium Laser RA 1 1
Targeting Computer RA 4 4
ER Large Laser LA 1 4
ER Medium Laser LA 1 1
2 Streak SRM-6s RT 4 6
Ammo (Streak SRM) 45 RT 3 3
ER PPC LT 2 6
2 Streak SRM-6s LT 4 6
Ammo (Streak SRM) 15 LT 1 1
4 Double Heat Sinks LA 8 4
2 Double Heat Sinks RA 4 2
Jump Jet CT 1 1
Jump Jet RT 1 1
Jump Jet LT 1 1