From the JMInc. Archives: the ETU-2S Etruscan

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KamikazeJohnson
05/20/09 05:51 PM
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Etruscan ETU-2S

Rules Level: Era Specific
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/X-E-D
Chassis Config: Biped
Production Year: 3025
Mass: 85 tons
Cost: 7,772,035 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,749

Chassis: Wells 990
Power Plant: CoreTek 255 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.25 km/h
Maximum Speed: 53.75 km/h
Jump Jets: USmithson Lifters
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Durallex Special Heavy
Armament:
1 Fusigon PPC
2 Shigunga LRM-15s
2 Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Lasers
2 (R) Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Lasers
4 SperryBrowning Machine Guns
Manufacturer: Johnson 'Mechworks, Inc.
Primary Factory: Soul
Communications System: USony MSF-21
Targeting and Tracking System: Wayne Marksman

Overview:
Back in the early- to mid-3020s, a group of ambitious young "visionaries"
banded together with a single motivating purpose...to revolutionize the modern
battlefield with radical new Battlemech design concepts. They eventually formed
Johnson 'Mechworks, Inc., a small, short-lived design firm known only for a
handful of notoriously off-the-wall 'Mech blueprints. Like many startups, they
were best known for their failures, and the company folded without ever selling
a single design or constructing a single functional 'Mech, but the recent
"rebirth" of the company has resulted in an unearthing of many designs thought
to be lost. One of the first was the ETU-2S Etruscan, a lumbering brute of an
assault 'Mech that nevertheless shows much potential...for the battlefield of
that time. While current military technology renders the design hopelessly
obsolete, it still stands as a strong testament to the creative potential of
even the most disturbed mind...


Capabilities:
The original Etruscan was designed as a long-range fire-support 'Mech, but much
attention was given to plugging the perennial weaknesses of such "specialty"
'Mechs as the venerable Archer and Awesome. The first issue was mobility...the
sheer cost of 300+ ton-rated engines limited the Etruscan to its current speed,
but a set of massive Smithson Lifters Jump Jets allow it to maintain a respectable
pace in tough terrain or the dreaded urban environment. Also, the design was
loaded up with close-range weaponry to deal with anything rushing inside
minimum range of the primary weapons. Four SperryBrowning machine guns deter
infantry from even attempting to approach, and rear-mounted lasers protect the
always-vulnerable rear arc against speedy flankers. All in all, a potent,
versatile package, easily a match for any of the familiar assault 'Mech designs
of the era.


Variants:
Only the above configuration was drawn up by the original design team, but the
current crop at JMInc. have cooked up an impressive refit with more up-to-date
technology. If they are successful at getting funding, the refitted Etruscan
definitely has the potential to become the Assault 'Mech standard of tomorrow's
battlefield.


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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: 130 points 8.50
Engine: Fusion Engine 255 13.00
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 3 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 3.00
Heat Sinks: Single 20 10.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 4 LT, 3 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro: Standard Gyro 3.00
Cockpit: Standard Cockpit 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Standard AV - 224 14.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 27 34
Center Torso (rear) 11
L/R Torso 18 26
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 14 25
L/R Leg 18 28

Equipment Location Critical Mass
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LRM-15 RT 3 7.00
(R) Medium Laser RT 1 1.00
Medium Laser RT 1 1.00
Medium Laser RT 1 1.00
Machine Gun RT 1 0.50
Machine Gun RT 1 0.50
PPC LT 3 7.00
(R) Medium Laser LT 1 1.00
Machine Gun LT 1 0.50
Machine Gun LT 1 0.50
LRM-15 LA 3 7.00
@MG (1/2) (100) HD 1 0.50
@LRM-15 (8) RT 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (8) LT 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (8) LT 1 1.00

My Blurb:
Because as the Old Dogs around here probably remember, I always include a "My Blurb" with my design posts

This is one from my archives...I dug it up off an old post and transcribed it over to SSW, since I can't seem to get TDB to work properly Enjoy. I'll post the L2 refit shortly.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
Zandel_Corrin
05/20/09 07:48 PM
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Nice solid design.... not sure on a few points tho.

Only 12 shots per launcher.... not good for extended operations but i suppose with that speed it won't be going to far anyway...

And 20 HS..... that seems high for this kind of mech..... still it works.
Galaxy Commander
Zandel Corrin
Night Dragon Clan
KamikazeJohnson
05/25/09 01:10 AM
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Well, 12 shots per launcher is about average for most 'Mechs of the era...the Archer carries only that much, most heavy-AC designs carry only 10 shots. A slight refit for extended support roles could drop 2 of the Miniguns to upgrade to 16 shots per LRM-rack I suppose. As for the large number of HS...2xLRM-15 + 1xPPC = 20 heat from weapons. In close you have movement plus the lasers plus the PPC plus the odd short-range LRM shot adds up to 20 in a hurry.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
KitK
05/28/09 01:39 AM
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I remember the name...never could pronounce it!

It got rave reviews in '05 (Archive)

I'd put it along side my Henchman (link) They'd make a nice long/short combo with a couple of lighter, faster mechs for support.
His_Most_Royal_Highass_Donkey
05/28/09 09:34 AM
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Your ETU-2S Etruscan is a little ammo weapon heavy, but it does make up for that with having plenty of ammo.

I saw on both mechs there jump capable.

"I think I will pass on that death from above, thank you!"

"That might leave lasting impression!"

"What is 85 tons and jumps? I don't know, but I am not waiting around to find out!"

"Did not that Etruscan land on a Locust? We don't know, we are still trying to dig the Etruscan out of its crater."
Why argue if the glass is half full or half empty, when you know someone is going to knock it over and spill it anyways.

I was a Major *pain* before
But I got a promotion.
I am now a General *pain*
Yay for promotions!!!
Lafeel
05/28/09 03:54 PM
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I don't know which of you is crazier, Donkey or Johnson.

Good thing it is a good type of crazy then.:D
His_Most_Royal_Highass_Donkey
05/28/09 05:18 PM
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Quote:

I don't know which of you is crazier, Donkey or Johnson.

Good thing it is a good type of crazy then.:D




HAY, I resemble that remark!
Why argue if the glass is half full or half empty, when you know someone is going to knock it over and spill it anyways.

I was a Major *pain* before
But I got a promotion.
I am now a General *pain*
Yay for promotions!!!
KamikazeJohnson
05/28/09 08:21 PM
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Quote:

It got rave reviews in '05




I remember people were a little o_O about the 8 MGs on the L2 refit
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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