Fang
04/14/08 12:25 PM
12.47.205.126
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100 tonner from Ground Zero Salvage and Technology
Cockpit: Standard 3T
Engine: Fusion 300 19T
Gyro: Standard 3T
Walk: 3 MP
Run: 5 MP
Jump: 0 MP
Double Heat Sinks: 16 [32] 6T
12 in Engine
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA
Internal Structure Armor
Standard Standard
Tons 10 18.5
Head 3 9
Center Torso 31 43/12
L/R Torso 21 31/11
L/R Arm 17 32
L/R Leg 21 42
Standard Battle Value: 0
C-Bill Cost: 0
Qty Weapons and Equipment Location Critical Tonnage
2 Ultra AC/5 RA 10 18
3 Ammo (Ultra AC/5) 20 RT 3 3
2 Medium Laser RT 2 2
1 CASE RT 1 0.5
4 Medium Laser LT 4 4
1 Medium Laser CT(R) 1 1
1 Small Laser CT(R) 1 0.5
1 Flamer H 1 1
1 CASE LT 1 0.5
2 SRM-6 LA 4 6
2 Ammo (SRM-6) 15 LA 2 2
2 Double Heat Sink LT 6 2
2 Artemis IV FCS LA 2 2
2 Double Heat Sink RT 6 2
Overview:
The Alpharus first came to light during the Star League. It was the follow up progect to the successful Mjollnir Assault mech. While not as popular, it still found a good home in the Star League Defense Force, and was a welcome addition to the Generals forces during his march back to Terra. The fact that there are still operational Alpharus mechs from that era in use today is a testament to the durability of the machine.
Capabilities:
The Alpharus can be functional in a fire support role with the dual Ultra class autocannons, or as a close up brawler utilizing blistering laser barrages followed by murderous short range missle salvos. It carries case to protect the pilot and the machine in the case of an ammo explosion, and the 18 and a half tons of armor protection make sure that does not happen for a while. It carries ample ammunition for the cannons and the missle launchers to last through most engagments. While the machine can overheat easily, a skilled pilot should have no real problem.
Configuration / Variants:
While there may have been variants on the drawing board at the time of its initial construction, nothing has been planned at this time. Developers and engineers are looking into the viabilty of resurrecting the design for modern day use.
Battle History:
In the late 3030's, Bob Stonkin piloted his Alpharus during a particulary grueling pirate hunting assignment. While no details were made public, his was the only machine to return in one piece.
Deployment:
The only known existing Alpharus machines are either hidden in Comstar armories, a Star League cache, or in operation with the Stonkin Mechs Inc mercenary unit. Ground Zero also has several located at their manufacturing plant on Solaris.
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Karagin
04/14/08 08:13 PM
24.26.220.4
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Like the fluff, the mech I would need to use in a game to give you a good opinion on.
Karagin
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Fang
04/15/08 04:49 PM
12.47.205.126
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Let me know how it works out. Always anxious to hear how one of GZT's designs perform.
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Fang
05/01/08 11:10 AM
151.193.203.13
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I think a good variant for this machine is replacing the Autocannons and Ammo with three ppc's. Two arm mounted and the third housed in the torso. Not sure what to do with the extra half ton floating around from the no longer needed case in that torso. Maybe try to cram just a little more armor on or something.
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