Salticidae Mk.I Raider Mech

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02/22/14 09:29 PM
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The Salticidae was a Crossroadian asset originally called the Mk.I Assault Scout Mech. This was changed after it would be predicted that export sales would plummet due to the association with another less successful assault scout mech, the Charger.

Taking a different route, it's mobility comes from 5 improved jump jets and a partial wing, which lets it hurdle 180 meters at a time in a normal atmosphere, matching even some light mechs. A Bloodhound Active Probe and TAG shows it's intended role as a scout. It's most likely threat are pulse lasers, which have an easier time hitting a jumping target. Reflective armor lets the mech cope with such hits which it can't dodge as well, at the cost of being more frail when punched or hit with artillery.

It's weaponry is not so potent, however. 2 clan-spec LPLs and SRM4 racks are what you'd expect some low end heavy mechs to have. But the array is very dependable.

The Salticidae has been a hit among IS forces, especially with the Capellan Confederation. It is incredibly useful against clan forces, whose most potent weaponry are often energy-based and rarely use arty or physical attacks.

It complements the Nephilidae quite well.

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Salticidae Mk.I Raider Mech
Mixed (Base Clan)
85 tons
BV: 2,875
Cost: 13,609,525 C-bills
Source: Crossroads

Movement: 3/5/6
Engine: 255
Double Heat Sinks: 12 [27]
Gyro: Compact Gyro

Internal: 138
Armor: 279/279 (Reflective)
Internal Armor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 27 41
Center Torso (rear) 13
Right Torso 18 27
Right Torso (rear) 9
Left Torso 18 27
Left Torso (rear) 9
Front Right Leg 18 36
Front Left Leg 18 36
Rear Right Leg 18 36
Rear Left Leg 18 36

Weapons Loc Heat
Large Pulse Laser LT 10
Streak SRM 4 LT 3
Streak SRM 4 LT 3
Large Pulse Laser RT 10
Clan TAG HD 0

Ammo Loc Shots
Streak SRM 4 Ammo LT 25

Equipment Loc
Partial Wing LT
Bloodhound Active Probe RT
ECM Suite CT
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02/24/14 01:29 AM
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Lol, the Microsalticidae seems to be causing a tad bit of a ruckus while the original inspiration is swept under the rug.
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02/24/14 06:27 AM
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Maybe because this will be taken as it get to the fight not before and it is again limited in weapons since you want all the wonder toys on it...limited weapons means limited role overall.
Karagin

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02/24/14 09:22 AM
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The weaponry is adequate for a mech that originally wasn't intended to hold the line.
Karagin
02/24/14 10:16 AM
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Then you would do better with a lighter frame.
Karagin

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02/24/14 10:56 AM
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Hence came the Microsalticidae.
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