Drasnighta
02/15/06 10:08 PM
202.147.104.210
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Leraie LRE-01X
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3066
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Custom design
Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 Endo Steel
Power Plant: 105 Nissan Fusion
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type: Longanecker PlastiSteel Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Laser
3 Blue Shot Weapons LRM 10s
Manufacturer: Heretic BattleMechs/Blue Shot Weapons
Location: Gallery
Communications System: Nashan Quartet ComSy
Targeting & Tracking System: Nashan Diana Mark I
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Internal Armour
Structure Value
Head: 3 8
Center Torso: 11 9
Center Torso (Rear): 2
L/R Side Torso: 8 9/9
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 1/1
L/R Arm: 6 4/4
L/R Leg: 8 8/8
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser RA 5 1 1.00
1 LRM 10 RT 4 48 6 9.00
(Ammo Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT)
1 LRM 10 LT 4 2 5.00
1 LRM 10 CT 4 2 5.00
CASE Equipment: LT RT 2 1.00
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TOTALS: 17 76 35.00
Crits & Tons Left: 2 .00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 2,696,018 C-Bills
Battle Value: 531
==Overview:==
New to the rosters of Heretic BattleMechs is the LRE-01X Leraie, currently
going through simulator runs and checks, and will soon progress to the
prototype stage, assuming it actually PASSES the checks...
With the potential development of such a lemon, rumours are abounding about
the alleged origins of the Leraie, with no less than three stories being
circulated. Of which is the most interesting, is the idea that it was
originally based off the designs for a BattleMech which did not go into heavy
production, the SNP-2R Snapper...
It has been difficult to confirm this with Heretic BattleMechs however,
because as soon as anyone mentions the Snapper or its producer, Johnson
'Mechworks Incorporated, all Employees present make the Sign of the Cross, and
endeavour to change the subject as soon as possible...
==Capabilities:==
The Leraie is a curious design, being that it is a light 'mech, not built for
speed, scouting, or indeed, within any rational mindset.
Instead, it happens to back a trio of Blue Shot 10 Racks, and an amply supply
of ammunition.
Indeed, it is designed to be marketed to civil defence organisations and
militias, where its role - static missile support - can be utilised to the
fullest.
However, the Leraie overall is not an effective design. Placement of the
Missile racks means the 'mech bleeds heat very inefficently, causing the
'MechWarrior to ration his firing very carefully.
The saving grace however, are the ammunition bins fitted with CASE. In a full
load, the Leraie is capable of holding over 480 long range missiles.
The bins are easily ejected, and the ammunition feed systems are capable of
using not only the standard sized NARC capable missiles, but loading the
larger and heavier missile munitions now being marketed across the Inner
Sphere.
Speed is abysmal for its size - although faster than an UrbanMech, the Leraie
cannot outrun most things that would be sent to hunt it. Its armour is also
atrocious for its size, and its backup weapons include a single Extended Range
Medium Laser.
==The Sell:==
Named after a Demon who appears as an Archer, Heretic BattleMechs was hoping
for it to be the first in a line of BattleMechs with complimentary
capabilities, but with the 'Mechs performance under intense scrutiny even
before the prototype is built, it may be scrapped before it has had its chance
to shine.
For 2.7 Million C-Bills, you get a missile launching monstrosity, capable of
laying minefields before approching armies, don't don't expect to run away
like a pansy when they get too close...
==DESIGNERS NOTES:==
This is based roughly off my 'Tunguska' design, which had urbie-like movement
and a trio of LRM-10s... It did however, have half the ammo, and double heat
sinks... It was probably more efficient overall, but cost more in money...
NARC capable missiles are almost required for it... I could not justify
utilising Artemis-IV on it, because I would like to free up tonnage for more
armour... NARC munitions and a fast carrier - like a Raven, would work
best... The first of the Complimentary designs to the Leraie would pack a
NARC Launcher... Or more probably, an iNARC once it becomes available to the
Lyran Alliance - as of 3067, its WoB/Com/FWL only.
The Leraie however, lives for Thunder-Augmented Munitions... With one of
these, you can throw out a massive minefield very quickly, and stack them up
to increase their damage...
I figure its an average tribute to the Snapper... Centre Torso weapon,
inefficient weapons, poor speed and armour...
Its one of the few designs I have which utilise Endo-Steel Structure. I try
not to cut that corner, I think its a little more flavoursome when you deal
with the small bonus of ferro fibrous, rather than the Endo Steel tonnage
limits.. Plus the change to ferro fibe is something which can be done in
the field, changing the structure is not...
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KamikazeJohnson
02/16/06 01:38 AM
205.200.6.170
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Hm...I think I have one kinda similar to that on file somewhere...except I very rarely use LRM-10s. Decent for a single rack, but with more, LRM-15s are more efficient, both for tonnage and heat. Still, the 3-rack system is appealing from a concept standpoint, and seriously, who needs mobility on a missile platform? 
I wonder if buyers of this 'Mech realize that they could do the job much better with a tank?
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Drasnighta
02/16/06 01:48 AM
203.82.183.147
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I like the 3 Rack system... Packing a weapon into the Centre Torso is just good business, as far as I am concerned... I have a Level-1 Design with 4 Medium Lasers (2 in each arm) and a Trio of SRM-6s... No name on it though. I might look for it.
But anyone can buy a tank... People who buy one of these, they're like, classy and stuff... All discerning and stuff 
Plus I figured it would be a good way to write you into my fluff
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KamikazeJohnson
02/16/06 02:00 AM
205.200.6.170
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Quote:
Plus I figured it would be a good way to write you into my fluff
Um...thanks...I think...
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Karagin
12/30/06 02:40 PM
70.123.166.36
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Impressive fluff. Like the mech.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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Drasnighta
01/06/07 03:58 PM
24.70.95.203
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Thanks Karagin. Even a BattleMech that isn't "up to scratch" can be turned around by a little thought in the fluff department, I think... Although I do seem to overdo it some times... I hope you guys never see a design of mine here without a decent Fluff Block - my thoughts and reasonings while designing the 'Mech is just as important as its Weapons Load....
When I'm back from Holidays, I might see what else I can come up with... My BT Books are on the other side of the World from me at the moment (Literally - Australia to Canada) and I need my MechFix...
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Karagin
07/08/07 01:13 AM
24.26.220.4
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Looking forward to the new stuff.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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