Drasnighta
01/11/07 02:06 AM
24.70.95.203
|
Posted this one previously with one of KamakazieJohnson's Designs, but I'm throwing it up here now on its own right, see if I can get any feedback on it... I'm not expecting much Positive - its just *that* Kind of 'Mech...
More Fluff and Proof of Concept for a 385 Rated Engine than anything else....
BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Ereshkigal ER-5G-4L
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3067
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Custom design
Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 Endo Steel
Power Plant: 385 LTV XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 75.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118.8 [129.6] km/h
Jump Jets: 7 Pitban LFT-20 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor Type: Longanecker PlastiSteel Standard
Armament:
3 Randell 'Hellbitch' Medium Lasers
1 Defiance B3L Large Laser
1 Nashan Diversified Guardian ECM
1 Nashan Diversified Beagle Active Probe
1 Blue Shot 88mm Disposable SRM 2 (OS)
Manufacturer: Heretic BattleMechs/Blue Shot Weapons
Location: Gallery
Communications System: Nashan Quartet ComSy with Guardian ECM
Targeting & Tracking System: Nashan Diana Mark I with Beagle Probe
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 18 16
Center Torso (Rear): 5
L/R Side Torso: 13 11/11
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 4/4
L/R Arm: 9 11/11
L/R Leg: 13 15/15
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 14,768,504 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,271
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
Although the last examples of true LAM technology were believed to be
destroyed in the Clan Invasion, a few companies are interested in cornering
what is now an open market on the technology.
In order to capitalise on the situation, a small team of designers at Heretic
BattleMechs have, working independantly, come up with plans for what has been
dubbed the ER-4G-4L Erishkegal, after the Sumerian Queen of the Underworld.
The Erishkegal is hoped to enter the class of Heavy Scout, or even becoming a
dedicated flanking battlemech. With a cruising speed of 75.6 km/h at
baseline, and up to 118.8 km/h at run (129.6 km/h at absolute maximum), it can
readily redeploy on the evolving battlefield.
==Capabilities:==
Although still only classified as a standard BattleMech, the ER-5G-4L
Erishkegal is a marvel of modern myomer technology, given a skeleton and a
skin. The Triple Strength Myomer system is a requirement for the chassis,
as their base strength is required to flex under the massive stresses of such
a large 'Mech going at those speeds.
At 55 Tons, it is classified as a Heavy Medium Design, but sports an
operational movement profile of BattleMechs half its tonnage. Its seven
Pitban LFT-20 Jump Jets give the Erishkegal a massive 210 meter jump capability, a
feat surpassing even the light jumpers, such as the Stinger and Wasp...
Wedded onto the lightweight frame is a Defiance B3L Large laser in place of
its left wrist, providing rugged, reliable fire, even while moving swiftly.
As backup, a trio of Randells 'Hellbitch' class Medium Lasers - two underslung
on the right wrist, and the third mounted facing the rear in the centre torso
- provide adequate 360 degree fire support if required.
The head also contains a surprise for the unwary. Mounted just to the left of
the cockpit in a section sealed from scans is a Blue Shot 88mm Disposable
missile rack, designed to carry two Inferno Short Range Missiles. Although
with no reloads, the utility of the launcher is minimal, but can be used to
mark targets the "old fasioned" way.
The Problems inherant with the Erishkegal however are leigon - the 385 Rated
LTV XL Engine it sports are exceptionally rare, and it is believed for the prototype
that one will have to be either built by hand, or removed from a large fusion powered
vehicle and reworked...
Additionally, the partial wings and flight surfacesevident to extend the Erishkegal's
flight profile are not only unstable, butfragile, giving it an overall protection factor
of 60% of its Maximum for a BattleMech of its size and Class.
To make up for its shortfalls, it is planned to fit the Erishkegal with both a
Guardian ECM suite, and a Beagle Active Probe to compliment its scouting
capabilities...
It is hoped that a Competant scouting MechWarrior would be able to sneak in, grab
targeting details from a distance - and at speed - using the high-power electronics,
then fade quickly into the distance at a speed that would challenge most light
mechs, and most Game MechWarriors, to keep up with.
Although still itself in the planning stage, it was hinted early that the Erishkegal would
be a potential candidate for Stealth Technology. However, the lead designer of
Heretic BattleMechs is of a decidedly Anti-Capellan nature, and refuses to deal with
any and all departments required to procure the design specifics... The deal is moot
however, as the Erishkegal itself is still on the drawing boards, and will not be led
towards testing for some time...
==OOC Designers notes==
Oh, what was I thinking... What *was* I thinking......
I figure that a 385 Rated Engine would take up a massive amount of room on a
'Mech this sort of size, so I'm not ashamed to have the XL take up a trio of
Crits in each torso... Besides, anything which has been tailored for flight
(or partial flight, in this case), is bound to be fragile... Sure, a decent
PPC hit will blow a hole in it, but the trouble is landing that decent PPC
hit... I Put Triple Strength Myomers on it, mainly for fluff reasons, and to
drive up the price as much as I could. It would be rare to want to increase
its running movement to 12, because lets face it, it jumps 7...
In the end, I think I've got a solid enough design, which creeps me out to no
end, because this thing should... just not exist...
An odd piece of note... The initial variant had only 6 jets, and a second
rear firing ML (and 56% armour), but its BV was an entertianing 1300 points on
the dot...
CEO Heretic BattleMechs.
|
JackGarrity
01/11/07 03:13 AM
71.207.203.207
|
dang.shiny.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
|
KamikazeJohnson
01/11/07 03:10 PM
207.161.41.128
|
*Sigh*
Why, oh why does everyone invoke my name whenever they produce a "non-standard" design? 
Not shabby at all...and don't forget that once that TSM kicks in, this beast moves 8/12/7 with a 22-point kick...
Ouch!
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
Karagin
01/11/07 08:32 PM
70.123.166.36
|
Cause you are well known for some excellent and far out mechs?
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
|
Drasnighta
01/11/07 09:40 PM
24.70.95.203
|
Indeed - Primary inspiration and all was your Pipsquak challenge 
CEO Heretic BattleMechs.
|