JMInc. One-Ups the JagerMech -- Meet the Upton

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KamikazeJohnson
04/02/16 02:11 AM
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Upton UPT-4N

Code:
Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/X-D-D-A
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 5,396,140 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,168

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
4 Medium Lasers
5 Autocannon/2s
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown


Overview:
Johnson 'MechWorks, Inc has long been known or oddball designs, so it is no
surprise that throughout the history, the design team has spent a great deal
of time studying the Inner Sphere's most unusual and unpopular 'Mechs. Of
particular interest back before the Fourth Succession War was the JM6-S
JagerMech.

The JagerMech makes a decent support unit owing to the extreme range and low
heat output of its weapons, but the pathetic armour coverage for its size make
it a liability on most battlefields. In 3028, the company founder, Alvin
"Kamikaze" Johnson set out to see if the design could be improved.

What began as a design of a Field Refit Kit soon evolved into a completely new
design, christened the Upton. While most JagerMech mods began by replacing the
AC/2s with more potent weapons, Johnson, true to form, took a different angle.
The AC/5s were replaced with AC/2s, cutting long range firepower nearly in
half, but extending the range and freeing up tonnage for additional armour.

Still not satisfied with the results, Johnson decided to scrap the Refit Kit
idea and go with a completely new design. Long Range was still light. Armour,
while much improved, was still not substantial. And secondary weapons were
inadequate. To address these problems, Johnson increased tonnage to 70 tons
and reduced speed, reasoning that the range of the Autocannons limited the
importance of mobility.

Armour was increased to 12 full tons, fully double what was carried by the
original JagerMech. Two additional Medium Lasers were added to deal with
threats in close, and a 5th AC/2 was added in the Torso.

Capabilities:
Like the JagerMech that inspired it, the Upton is a "Light Support" 'Mech.
While overall damage is low, the range of the weapons give the design decent
tactical flexibility in spite of its sluggish speed. More durable than the
JagerMech, and better armed at close range, the Upton is also cost-effective in
that it is much more likely to survive a battle.

Variants:
The only listed variant is the UPT-6L, an upgraded model released in 3075.


Code:
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 107 points 7.00
Engine: Fusion Engine 210 9.00
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 192 12.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 29
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 15 24
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 11 19
L/R Leg 15 24

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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2 Autocannon/2s RA 2 2 12.00
2 Autocannon/2s LA 2 2 12.00
2 Medium Lasers RT 6 2 2.00
2 Medium Lasers LT 6 2 2.00
Autocannon/2 CT 1 1 6.00
@AC/2 (45) RT - 1 1.00
@AC/2 (45) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 34

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 12
3 2 2 1 0 3 1 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Upton UPT-6L

Code:
Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3075
Cost: 6,737,440 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,352

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
5 ER Medium Lasers
4 LB 2-X ACs
1 Autocannon/2
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown


Overview:
When the schematic for the UPT-4N Upton was recovered from the JMInc. archives,
the design team was quick to start work on an upgraded version. The result of
their efforts was the UPT-6L.

The upgrade is pretty straight forward. An Endo Steel chassis saves 3.5 tons
for improvements. The Arm-mounted ACs are upgraded to LB-2X models for
improved range and accuracy. The ammo in the torsos is protected with CASE
technology, and the lasers were upgraded to Extended Range models. Since the
bulky LB-X was too large to replace the older AC in the Center Torso, the
original weapon remains, but a new ammo bin was placed in the Head, intended to
hold either Precision or Armour Piercing ammo, depending on need and
availability. Finally, a fifth ER Medium Laser was added, this one covering
the 'Mech's vulnerable Rear firing arc, and the Heat Sinks were upgraded to
Doubles to handle the increased close-range heat load.

Variants:
One variant, the UPT-6XL, was proposed to deal with the Upton's primary
drawback: it's low speed. The 210 Fusion Engine is upgraded to the more
powerful 280 XL, increasing the speed by 25% and freeing up a ton which can be used either to add armour or to install CASE II in place of the older CASE.

Since this upgrade results in a price tag slightly more than double that of the
-6L, it is not a strong candidate for mass production.


Code:
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 107 points 3.50
Internal Locations: 5 LT, 5 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine: Fusion Engine 210 9.00
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 200 12.50
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 31
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 15 22
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 11 20
L/R Leg 15 26

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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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2 LB 2-X ACs RA 2 8 12.00
2 LB 2-X ACs LA 2 8 12.00
2 ER Medium Lasers RT 10 2 2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers LT 10 2 2.00
Autocannon/2 CT 1 1 6.00
(R) ER Medium Laser CT 5 1 1.00
@LB 2-X (Cluster) (45) RT - 1 1.00
@LB 2-X (Cluster) (45) LT - 1 1.00
@AC/2 (Precision) (22) HD - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 14
3 3 3 1 0 3 0 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


MY BLURB:
I enjoy playing around with a JagerMech...people look at the configuration and dismiss it very quickly, but it's effect on a 3025-tech battle can be significant...if it survives long enough. I suppose a more rational person would reduce the speed to boost armour, but keep the original's AC/5, rather than doing...this.

The UPT-4L is slated for an upcoming 3039 Lance match.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
Karagin
04/02/16 04:32 AM
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Interesting and I could see someone in one of the Houses going hey this looks great, lets' get these to the troops! And we end up with another Sgt. York.
Karagin

Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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