KamikazeJohnson
01/12/06 03:11 PM
205.200.6.170
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CRB-4L Caribe
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Unknown
Power Plant: LTV 160
Cruising Speed: 43
Maximum Speed: 64.5
Jump Jets: none
Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Durallex Medium
Armament:
2 Shigunga LRM 5s
1 Fusigon PPC
2 Dodd Small Lasers
2 Maxell-UD6 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Johnson 'Mechworks Inc.
Primary Factory: Soul
Communications System: Sony MSF-21
Targeting and Tracking System: Wayne Marksman
Overview:
The CRB-4L Caribe is a short-lived design that saw brief action
during the Third Succession War. Seeing how the DCMS employed
relatively few heavy and assault 'Mechs, a young designer (who later
went on to found JMInc. with dismal results) saw the need for a cheap
'Mech to support House Kurita's precious heavies. Thus the Caribe
was born, a fairly light 'Mech that barely keeps pace with heavies,
but mounts firepower comparable to that of many 'Mechs 20 tons
heavier. Unfortunately, the only factory which produced the Caribe
was damaged in a raid, and the design was discontinued.
Capabilities:
Since the Caribe's primary role is to support heavy 'Mechs, the
designers sacrificed speed for firepower, using the smallest engine
which allows the Caribe to keep pace with most heavy 'Mechs. The
tonnage saved was put to good use loading up the 'Mech with armor and
weapons. A single PPC and twin LRM-5s provide long-range firepower
equal to or greater than many heavy 'Mechs, while an array of lasers
ensure that the Caribe will not be embarrassed at close range. The
lasers are all mounted in the 'Mech's torso, freeing up both hands
should the Caribe be engaged in physical combat. Final assessment:
the Caribe provides nearly heavy-'Mech performance with a light-'Mech
price tag.
Deployment:
The CRB-4L Caribe saw limited use with the DCMS during the Third
Succession War, deployed in a Heavy Lance, or as "heavy" support for
light lances. Since the design was a new addition to the DCMS, it
was generally deployed to front-line units in order to fully test its
capabilities. As a result, the number of Caribes in action dropped
quickly once production stopped, and it is not known whether any are
still in use. Also, there is a rumor that a small number of Caribes
were purchased by Wolf's Dragoons, but there is no record of the
Dragoons actually fielding them.
Battle History:
While the Caribe did not see enough action duning its short
production span to perform any deeds worthy of note, it did gain a
measure of respect as an effective fire-support 'Mech. In a
stand-and-fire role next to tougher, heavier allies, the Caribe
showed its worth on numerous occasions, frequently outperforming a
Rifleman or Dragon (although the latter was far superior when it's
mobility came into play).
CRB-4L Caribe
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 1
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 4
Engine: 160 6
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 12 2
Gyro: 2
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 128 8
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 18
Center Torso(rear) 5
R/L Torso 10 15
R/L Torso(rear) 5
R/L Arm 6 12
R/L Leg 10 16
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
LRM 5 LA 1 2
PPC LT 3 7
Medium Laser RT 1 1
Medium Laser RT 1 1
LRM 5 RA 1 2
Small Laser CT 1 0.5
Small Laser CT 1 0.5
LRM 5 Ammo H 1 1
My Blurb:
Here we go...damage output comparable to many stock level 1 60-tonners, for a priv\ce tag under 3 mil. Comments?
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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coldwave
01/12/06 08:28 PM
66.230.85.15
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Nice, well balanced design. Tis a shame that the mech was discontinued, else I imagine it would have become a fairly common sight in the Inner Sphere. Good job.
- coldwave
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KamikazeJohnson
01/12/06 11:34 PM
205.200.6.170
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Glad ya like it...4/6 movement on anything smaller than 60 tons tends to be fairly unpopular  , but I figured it would be workable given a suitable combat role.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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LordChaos
01/14/06 10:17 PM
68.115.80.132
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I seem to remember this mech from before... at least the name...
Real mechwariors pilot IS mechs.
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KamikazeJohnson
01/15/06 12:35 AM
205.200.6.170
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Quote:
I seem to remember this mech from before... at least the name...
Not surprised...I may have posted it way back in the day 
According to my "concept" fluff, this is "The 'Mech That Started It All" for JMInc.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Karagin
12/28/06 10:52 PM
70.123.166.36
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Nice price, decent firepower and has an interesting name. I think this one would see some interesting usage and might have folks in the FedSuns looking to buy.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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JackGarrity
12/29/06 04:17 AM
71.207.203.207
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Hey I want a lance! lol.. wow, its packing the hardware, 40 tons and looks like a cocky snot who gets in its face is going to be slagged pretty quickly. Only thing its missing is a small jump capacity to give it the ability to leap over slow heavies and assaults and go for the almighty head shot j/k.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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KamikazeJohnson
12/29/06 08:52 PM
207.161.45.95
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Quote:
...might have folks in the FedSuns looking to buy.
Actually, the Dracos built and used a few during its limited production run (before JMInc. started attempting to sell designs on their own) ...check the fluff 
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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