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Patton IIC "Minerva"



Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Motive Type: Tracked
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-C-A
Production Year: 3053
Cost: 3,469,813 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,404

Power Plant: Magna 260 Fusion Engine
Cruise Speed: 43.2 km/h
Flanking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Armor: Compound E91 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Ultra AC/10
    1 Type X "Shortbow" LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1 Series 2d ER Medium Laser
    1 Series 1 ER Small Laser
    1 "Hellfire" Series II Flamer
Manufacturer: Trellshire Heavy Industries
    Primary Factory: Twycross
Communications System: Build 1685/3
Targeting and Tracking System: Build 2 JRD TTS with Artemis IV FCS

Overview:
The Lyran Commonwealth's Rommel and Patton tanks were an unpleasent surprise
for the Clans, who found the lowslung tanks  substantially harder to defeat
than they expected based on their closest equivalents - the Oro Heavy Tank and
Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank, both of which support heavier firepower but
lack the durability of the Inner Sphere designs.

Seeing potential in the chassis, Clan Steel Viper began reconditioning captured
units using their new facilities on Twycross and have been aggressively
trialling for salvaged units in Jade Falcon possession. Clan Ghost Bear
arranged a deal with them to provide the Vipers with former Kungsarme Rommels
and Pattons in exchange for a share of the reconditioned units.


Capabilities:
Based around the Patton weapon payload, the Minerva's armour has been replaced
with Compound E91 as used on the Ishtar. The electronics are similarly replaced
by Clan standard hardware, for compatibility reasons. Upgrading the Build 2 JRD
TTS to mesh with the artemis upgrade to the LRM system was simple as this is
already common practise when fitting the unit to a Hachiman fire support tank.

The weapon payload has been completely replaced, whcih saves considerable
weight and allowed the use of high-rate of fire  Bow-series missile launcher.
In addition, technicans managed to fit in a third ton of ammunition, necessary
as the autocannon also fires much faster than the original weapon, and a
coaxial laser in the turret.


Deployment:
The Minerva is in predominantly in deployment within the Steel Viper touman but
the Ghost Bears also have their share, although they refer to them as Patton
IIC tanks.


Variants:
The Ghost Bears have altered some of their tanks to the 'Rommel IIC' pattern,
replacing the autocannon and turret laser with a Type J LB-20X autocannon from
the Oro heavy tank. Brutal at close quarters, the Rommel struggles with limited
ammunition capacity.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      35 points                6.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                260                      20.50
    Cruise MP:  4
    Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
Control Equipment:                                                         3.50
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Turret:                                                                    1.50
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 240                 12.50

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     52       
                                          Left/Right   48/48       
                                              Turret     52       
                                                Rear     40       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flamer                                       FR        3         1         0.50
ER Small Laser                               FR        2         1         0.50
ER Medium Laser                              T         5         1         1.00
LRM-10                                       T         4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           T         -         0         1.00
Ultra AC/10                                  T         3         1        10.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24)                       BD        -         0         2.00
@Ultra AC/10 (30)                            BD        -         0         3.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 14
4t         4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: CASE, TUR(3/3/3), IF 1

Zephyr IIC


Overview
The Zephyr is quite possibly the combat vehicle with the most successful service history in the entire Inner Sphere, built by Grumman now to effectively the same specs it possessed when it first came off the assembly line centuries ago. Its performance and reliability made it the vehicle of choice when Clan Hells Horses moved to upgrade SLDF Cached vehicles to clan standards in preparation for a Renewed invasion.

Capabilities
The Zephyr was easily modified. The vehicle’s original raison d’être, its ECM suite and TAG, was retained, and an Active probe installed to maximize the Electronic Warfare support.  Clan Spec Ferro Fibrous armor allowed for an overall increase in protection.  an unusual quirk in the tanks layout prevented the six and a half tons from being used to it's full effect without extensively redesigning the exterior layout of the tank.

the armament was easily upgraded as well, with the trio of medium lasers being converted to medium pulse lasers.  the NARC Beacon that was originally mounted on the ROyal Variations was removed and the in favor of the regular armies SRM 6 pack, now enhanced with Artemis FCS.  Finally to give the tank a little more evasive capability the engine was boosted to a 225 XL Engine, the only component not off the shelf.  despite this expense, the Zepher can match the land speed of a Fire Moth

Deployment
Clan Hells horses has been activating mothballed chassis as fast as they can procure them, even going so far as to issue Trials of Possession for tanks tucked away in Brian Caches.  Clan Ice Hellion has been making overtures  for the design specs of the Zephyr IIC, an oddity considering their recent "Tantrum" Campaign.

Zephyr IIC

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Motive Type: Hovercraft
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 6,514,200 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,386

Power Plant:  225 Fusion XL Engine
Cruise Speed: 108.0 km/h
Flanking Speed: 162.0 km/h
Armor:  Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    3  Medium Pulse Lasers
    1  SRM-6 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1  TAG
    1  ECM Suite
    1  Active Probe
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      20 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             225                       7.50
    Cruise MP:  10
    Flank MP:   15
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             12                        2.00
Control Equipment:                                                         2.00
Lift Equipment:                                                            4.00
Turret:                                                                    1.00
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 120                  6.50

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     30       
                                          Left/Right   20/20       
                                              Turret     30       
                                                Rear     20       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-6                                        FR        4         1         1.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           FR        -         0         1.00
3 Medium Pulse Lasers                        T         12        3         6.00
TAG                                          T         0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    BD        0         1         1.00
Active Probe                                 BD        0         1         1.00
@SRM-6 (Artemis) (15)                        BD        -         0         1.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 14
10h        4       4       0       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: TAG, ECM, PRB, RCN, CASE, TUR(3/3/0)



Patton IIC "Minerva"

And for those low on budget, the Axe IIC (but a real IIC) is a must.

Very good sir. I'm looking forward to more entries.

Very nice Abele. The Bulldog does make sense.

Still hoping that masterarminas will throw his hat in the ring.

After that I hope folks will consider throwing multiple designs in.

Quick question gang, is there already a Demolisher IIC designed somewhere? I keep seeing stats like this;

2 LB-20X ACs, with 40 rounds of ammuntion
2 Medium Pulse Lasers placed in the turret
6 Machine Guns (2 in Front and 2 each Side)

Found these on the BattleTech forums. When was it created if so and is there any fluff??

I think it is official. According to Sarna, you should check Records Sheets: Upgrades and Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged.

Clan Ghost Bear always favored Elementals,but in needing to secure thier gains in the Free Rasaulhauge Republic, they found that their traditional Omnimechs for carrying Elementals, the Fire Moth and Viper, were unusually vulnerable in urban areas to well equipped Partisans.  to bopth free up Battlemechs for front line Duty and allow Elementals from Zeta Galaxy to be given proper transport, twin IFV's were developed out of SLDF Chassis.



the Demon IIC IFV is almost completly unchanged from the Star Leauge Predicessor, utilizing the same frame, suspension and electronics, the requisite clan weapons upgrade allowed the Demon IIC To mount an Active Probe to assist in locating Partisans.  Ferro Fibrous armor further permitted the cabin to be expanded to accomodate either a full point of Elementals or Two points of Paramilitary Police.  as a final expenditure of space, the rear hatch is lined with an Anti Personell Pod to deter any rioters from trying to claim the vehicle... to messy results.

Demon IIC 

Mass: 60 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Motive Type: Wheeled
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-C-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 2,455,700 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,245

Power Plant:  220 Fusion Engine
Cruise Speed: 43.2 km/h
Flanking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Armor:  Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  Gauss Rifle
    2  ER Medium Lasers
    1  SRM-6
    1  A-Pod
    1  Active Probe
    1  Infantry Compartment (5.0 tons)
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      30 points                6.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                220                      15.00
    Cruise MP:  4
    Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
Control Equipment:                                                         3.00
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Turret:                                                                    1.50
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 160                  8.50

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     50       
                                          Left/Right   30/30       
                                              Turret     30       
                                                Rear     20       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRM-6                                        FR        4         1         1.50
ER Medium Laser                              LS        5         1         1.00
(R) A-Pod                                    RR        0         1         0.50
ER Medium Laser                              RS        5         1         1.00
Gauss Rifle                                  T         1         1        12.00
Active Probe                                 T         0         1         1.00
Infantry Compartment (5.0 tons)              BD        0         1         5.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            BD        -         0         2.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  BD        -         0         1.00
@SRM-6 (Inferno) (15)                        BD        -         0         1.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 12
4w         4       4       2       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, CASE, TUR(2/2/2)




the Magi IIC is built for the immediate aftermath of Battle in urban or rough areas.  Though the engine speed was reduced, the ability to haul two points of elementals (or a Khan and his Retinue/Bodyguard)
 was deemed invaluable for recently conquered but unpacified sectors.  The Vehicle has also been uparmored overall, and once again an active probe is used to enhance detection capabilites.

Magi IIC

Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Motive Type: Tracked
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-C-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 3,691,833 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,242

Power Plant:  280 Fusion Engine
Cruise Speed: 43.2 km/h
Flanking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Armor:  Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    3  ER Medium Lasers
    2  Machine Guns
    1  Active Probe
    1  Infantry Compartment (10.0 tons)
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      28 points                7.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                280                      24.00
    Cruise MP:  4
    Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             15                        5.00
Control Equipment:                                                         3.50
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 285                 15.00

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     80       
                                          Left/Right   70/70       
                                                Rear     65       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              FR        5         1         1.00
Active Probe                                 FR        0         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LS        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RS        5         1         1.00
2 Machine Guns                               RS        0         2         0.50
Infantry Compartment (10.0 tons)             BD        0         1        10.00
@MG (200)                                    BD        -         0         1.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 12
4t         3       3       0       0      3     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: PRB, RCN, CASE


Variants
Technicians are looking at reducing the Magi's overall armor coverage and changing the elemental bay to a single point in order to provided specialized armor to the tracks and Transmission of the vehicle, claiming it will do more for survivability then armor plate.  so far Khan Kabrinski is unimpressed with the idea.

as far as the Demon IIC, the BEars are looking at removing the elemental compartment in order to squeeze a targeting computer, returning the demon to it's defensive fire support role.  an even more radical variant looks to use a significantly larger engine at the cost of the Gauss Rifle, though this may require using an XL Engine to get the needed speed.