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To slow, to expensive, has WAY to much armor. Pretty sure you can fit the same weapon load out on a 100 ton chassis or maybe even a 95 ton one and still be faster and cost far less. It also looks like the ERs were last second add ons.

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Same tank sans 2 ATMs, (not a big lose really) on a small frame and a hell of a lot cheaper as well:

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           BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Banger 33 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Tracked Vehicle
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          95 tons
Power Plant:   285 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  6 Adv. Tact. Msl. 12s
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  1 Angel ECM Suite 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Banger 33 
Mass:          95 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  50 pts Standard               0      9.50
Engine:        285 XL Fusion                 1      8.25
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      4.13
    Cruise MP:   3
     Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      4.75
Crew: 7 Members                              0       .00
Turret Equipment:                            0      4.20
Armor Factor:  262 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1     13.65

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                    10         79 
   Left / Right Sides:       10      52/52 
   Rear:                     10         35 
   Turret:                   10         44 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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6 Adv. Tact. Msl. 12s    Turret   0   25     7     47.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       Front   10          2      2.00
1 Angel ECM Suite        Body     0          1      1.50
1 C.A.S.E. Equipment     Body                0       .00
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TOTALS:                          10         12     94.98
Items & Tons Left:                          12       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        21,628,425 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    2,692 (old BV = 2,120)
Cost per BV:       8,034.33
Weapon Value:      3,504 / 3,504 (Ratio = 1.30 / 1.30)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 81;  MRDmg = 61;  LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2:      MP: 3T,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 10
                   Damage PB/M/L: 15/10/5,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GA;  Point Value: 27
                   Specials: ecm

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Mounting all your weapons in a main turret makes it easier to fire at a single target but I believe sponson turrets are better to give the tank coverage against multiple targets, they don't jam like a main turret, and you don't have to armor the location like a main turret. Besides lacking two of the ATM-12 launchers, your above design is lacking a lot of armor and ammunition of the Mayhem. The Mayhem has about three times the armor over this design. On the modern battlefield with so many weapons delivering 15-20 points of damage and the extra damage you'll take when your mobility is reduced, extra armor is good. The Mayhem has 20 rounds for each ATM-12 launcher and you practically have that amount for all 6 of your launchers !!! Nice try but no cigar

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I am sure he has tried to mount a NL55 on there...and that would AT least fit the idea of a mobile bunker somewhat.

I doubt he had learned anything about designing vehicles. Sure we all have our own ideas on how things work or look etc...but there is nothing wrong with getting new input and still trying to defend your design, I have adjusted plenty of designs once folks point out issues, and even the ones I am stubborn about I find out later on that well yep some of the issues were indeed there. So I adjust them. ATN hasn't learned this yet. I do wonder if he plays against the computer in MEGMEK or against other people face to face cause I can't see anyone not blasting these things into orbit if he is facing a human player in real life one on one.

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I am sure he has tried to mount a NL55 on there...and that would AT least fit the idea of a mobile bunker somewhat.

I doubt he had learned anything about designing vehicles. Sure we all have our own ideas on how things work or look etc...but there is nothing wrong with getting new input and still trying to defend your design, I have adjusted plenty of designs once folks point out issues, and even the ones I am stubborn about I find out later on that well yep some of the issues were indeed there. So I adjust them. ATN hasn't learned this yet. I do wonder if he plays against the computer in MEGMEK or against other people face to face cause I can't see anyone not blasting these things into orbit if he is facing a human player in real life one on one.

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If it makes you feel better that I haven't learned anything about designing vehicles, then more power to you. Since most Super Heavy Vehicles (SHV) have issues with speed/ maneuverability, pointing out that my SHVs have that problem is about as enlightening as saying 2+2=4. The speed / maneuverability issue of a SHV is more of a limitation on the battlefield than something that can be addressed during construction. Since very little can be done about the speed/maneuverability of SHV, this leads me to believe that you (and some others) have issues with SHVs and/or me. If you don't like my designs and/or me, then just stop reading and commenting on my posts. In closing, I would like to point out that your opinion isn't the final authority on anything and doesn't mean someone who doesn't hold the same view is wrong.

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Mounting all your weapons in a main turret makes it easier to fire at a single target but I believe sponson turrets are better to give the tank coverage against multiple targets, they don't jam like a main turret, and you don't have to armor the location like a main turret. Besides lacking two of the ATM-12 launchers, your above design is lacking a lot of armor and ammunition of the Mayhem. The Mayhem has about three times the armor over this design. On the modern battlefield with so many weapons delivering 15-20 points of damage and the extra damage you'll take when your mobility is reduced, extra armor is good. The Mayhem has 20 rounds for each ATM-12 launcher and you practically have that amount for all 6 of your launchers !!! Nice try but no cigar

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