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The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« on: July 12, 2012, 04:21:33 PM »
Another piece of Elysium Kit, designed explicitly to save money by keeping a ton of modules in the warehouses and swapping at whim.
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Universal Weapons Carrier

Overview
the LRM and SRM Carriers have long been filed under the list of “Might as well..” in the world of Omnivehicles.  The EDF simply began doing what other militaries have thought about for half a century.

Capabilities
The only major change made to the UWC from conventional weapons carriers is the use of a fuel cell engine.  While this limits the strategic mobility of the platform, it frees up available tonnage for more ammunition and equipment.  As fixed equipment, a C3 Slave is installed on the frame, allowing UWCs to be linked up with Gallant Command Vehicles forming impressive fire support companies.

the EDF makes a configuration matching the ubiquitous LRM and SRM carrier, as well as an Arrow IV Platform, an anti aircraft oriented Autocannon platform, and Gauss Weapons.  Each serves well in their assigned roles, though many regiments run into trouble when they find their entire companies geared towards the wrong variant for the situation.  To compensate each company of UWC’s carries at least two vehicles geared away from the rest of the company’s specialty.

Deployment
Only slightly less ubiquitous than the Manticore P, every formation in the EDF possesses some of these platforms and is guaranteed the ability to service them in at least four different combat packages. there is a great level of debate among the Joint Chiefs and Sanhedrin regarding the replacement of the LRM and SRM variants wit
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 04:23:38 PM »
Base Frame

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Universal Weapons Carrier

Mass: 60 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Motive Type: Tracked OmniVehicle
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 1,792,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 198

Power Plant:  180 Fuel Cell Engine
Cruise Speed: 32.4 km/h
Flanking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Armor:  Standard Armor
Armament:
   41.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer:
   Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Standard                      24 points                6.00
Engine:             Fuel-Cell Engine             180                       8.50
   Cruise MP:  3
   Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             1                         0.00
Control Equipment:                                                         0.00
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV -  48                  3.00

                                                     Armor     
                                                     Factor     
                                              Front     12       
                                         Left/Right   12/12       
                                               Rear     12       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 2
3          0       0       0       0      3     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, ENE, EE
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Loadout Name: LRM                                            Cost: 3,722,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 980

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
5 LRM-15s                                    FR        25        5        35.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@LRM-15 (48)                                 BD        -         0         6.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 10
3          1       1       1       0      3     4   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, EE

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Loadout Name: SRM                                            Cost: 3,847,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 941

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
12 SRM-6s                                    FR        48        12       36.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@SRM-6 (75)                                  BD        -         0         5.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 9
3          1       1       0       0      3     4   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, EE
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Loadout Name: Autocannon                                     Cost: 2,697,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 445

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
6 Autocannon/2s                              FR        6         6        36.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@AC/2 (225)                                  BD        -         0         5.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 4
3          1       1       1       0      3     1   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, EE
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Loadout Name: Gauss                                          Cost: 3,542,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 775

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
3 Light Gauss Rifles                         FR        3         3        36.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@Light Gauss Rifle (80)                      BD        -         0         5.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 8
3          2       3       3       0      3     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, EE
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Loadout Name: Arrow                                          Cost: 3,802,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E                         BV2: 954

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
2 Arrow IV Missiles                          FR        20        2        30.00
2 LRM-5s                                     FR        4         2         4.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@Arrow IV (Non-Home) (30)                    BD        -         0         6.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  BD        -         0         1.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 10
3          1       1       1       0      3     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, ARTAIS, CASE, EE
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Loadout Name: Thunderbolt                                    Cost: 3,842,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 929

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C3 Computer (Slave)                          FR        0         1         1.00
5 Thunderbolt-10s                            FR        25        5        35.00
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0.50
@Thunderbolt-10 (36)                         BD        -         0         6.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 9
3          1       1       1       0      3     4   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: OMNI, C3S, CASE, EE
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2012, 12:04:27 AM »
...I think the Arrow variant should have MRMs, if they're available.  The six-hex minimum makes me want to switch to SRMs, or use Clan-tech.
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2012, 11:52:26 AM »
my whole idea behind the LRMS was to deploy Thunder Minefields while lobbing artillery, setting up a brief buffer zone.
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 03:53:23 PM »
Thunders are always a good option.  But a dedicated long-range vehicle needs a defense, whether its speed or a close-in weapon.  Even so, it needs companions to defend it.
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 07:25:56 PM »
I like it
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 07:57:50 PM »
That is true . Unfortunately it rattles around your head and other good ideas fall out.  :P
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Re: The Universal Weapons Carrier- Cause we all thought of it.
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 11:03:07 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 11:14:03 PM »
Quote from: Red Pins on July 13, 2012, 03:53:23 PM
Thunders are always a good option.  But a dedicated long-range vehicle needs a defense, whether its speed or a close-in weapon.  Even so, it needs companions to defend it.

Deployment method for the EDF is in Batteries of 8, with two batteries (plus HQ company support) in a Fire Support Battalion.  in each battery 6 will be one type with 2 being "supplimentery" types.  in the case of the Arrow IV configuration that would be either the autocannon or Gauss type.  Couple that with the Battalions Paladin Battle armor playing defensive roles and I would say I would have them well covered.
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