KamikazeJohnson
06/12/14 09:48 PM
50.72.218.68
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Rooting through my old files, I came across this old gem. Thought I'd repost it for your enjoyment.**
Ungoliant UGN-4N
Mass: 90 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Quad
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-F-E-A
Production Year: 3050
Cost: 22,833,250 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,818
Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 360 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
2 LRM-15s w/ Artemis IV FCS
4 Medium Pulse Lasers
4 Medium Lasers
4 Small Pulse Lasers
4 Small Lasers
1 Flamer
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
The UNG-4L Ungoliant is a design idea that got completely out of hand. It began as an attempt to create a "companion" 'Mech for JMInc.'s 95-ton Melkor, but the result was a rather mindbending design that stands of falls on its own in rather spectacular fashion.
The Ungoliant is full of oddities: its speed -- unusual for such a large 'Mech; the Quad design -- uncommon on Assault 'Mechs due to the decreased space for mounting bulky equipment; its abundance of extreme close-range weaponry, most notably its dependence on Small Lasers, and finally, its almost ridiculously symmetrical design.
The 'Mech's grotesquely spider-like design is in keeping with its namesake in
J.R.R Tolkien's "Silmarillion", which is itself an asset...the 'Mech, both in
appearance and ability, is terrifying up close.
Capabilities:
The UNG-4N Ungoliant, unlike most Quads, mounts an incredible amount of firepower. While lacking concentrated punch at long range, the Ungoliant is far from weak in that department, fielding a pair of impressive LRMs, which makes it the equal of most heavies at range. However, any careless 'Mechwarrior who mistakes this monster for a missile turret with legs is in for a rude, albeit brief, shock should he attempt to close: the 'Mech's 14 front-facing lasers can melt off nearly 4.5 tons of armor in only 10 seconds.
In addition, the Ungoliant's decent speed coupled with the increased mobility of the quad design allows the 'Mech to close more rapidly than expected by its unsuspecting prey. Finally, armor coverage is substantial, limiting the risk inherent in the bulky XL engine.
Variants:
The sick, twisted minds at JMInc. have worked up a single, shocking variant, which at the same time intensifies and eliminates the 'Mech's greatest weakness: its tendency to overheat at close range. The UNG-4N(A) variant replaces the LRMs, ammo, Artemis IV FCS, and CASE with ERPPCs, which provide improved range and more concentrated punch. The extra tonnage is devoted to 2 additional DHS and 3 tons of armor. With no
minimum range, the PPCs greatly improve the Ungoliant's already-devastating firepower up close. Of course, a close-range Alpha Strike guarantees immediate shutdown, but with no ammo on board, there is no danger of an explosion, and the unlucky target is unlikely to be able to take advantage of the situation.
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 146 points 9.00
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 360 16.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 14(28) 4.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: H+UL+LL+F R: H+UL+LL+F
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 248 15.50
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 29 37
Center Torso (rear) 12
L/R Torso 19 30
L/R Torso (rear) 7
L/R Front Leg 19 29
L/R Rear Leg 19 29
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Small Laser FRL 1 1 0.50
Small Pulse Laser FRL 2 1 1.00
Small Laser FLL 1 1 0.50
Small Pulse Laser FLL 2 1 1.00
LRM-15 RT 5 3 7.00
Artemis IV FCS RT - 1 1.00
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers RT 8 2 4.00
LRM-15 LT 5 3 7.00
Artemis IV FCS LT - 1 1.00
Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers LT 8 2 4.00
2 Medium Lasers CT 6 2 2.00
Flamer HD 3 1 1.00
Small Laser RRL 1 1 0.50
Small Pulse Laser RRL 2 1 1.00
Small Laser RLL 1 1 0.50
Small Pulse Laser RLL 2 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (8) RT - 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (8) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 8 Points: 18
4 5 4 1 0 4 3 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
**JMInc. and its designers accept no responsibility or liability for psychological damage inflicted by viewing this schematic, or by its use in an actual game.
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--Thomas Jefferson
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His_Most_Royal_Highass_Donkey
06/13/14 09:38 AM
172.56.31.188
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I doubt that anyone would let them self's get so close to let the small lasers to have any affect do to the fear of being kicked. That would bring this down to having 4 MLs and 4 MPLs which is still a good amount of weapons to bring to bare at close range.
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.
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KamikazeJohnson
06/13/14 04:45 PM
24.114.40.203
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Quote:
His_Most_Royal_Highass_Donkey writes:
I doubt that anyone would let them self's get so close to let the small lasers to have any affect do to the fear of being kicked. That would bring this down to having 4 MLs and 4 MPLs which is still a good amount of weapons to bring to bare at close range.
Depends a lot on what you're facing, the terrain, how many enemy units, and, of course, the initiative rolls. This thing would likely never gey a shot with ANY of its lasers in a duel against, say, a Griffin, but a Stalker or Awesome would be feeling the wrath of the Small Lasers.
Mostly, the SLs and SPLs are there to make use of all those Leg Crit spaces.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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