Nightward
12/21/01 12:57 AM
203.134.13.194
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DATE: 12/12/3061
TO: Star League Defence Force, Dept. Of the Quartermaster, Tukayyid
FROM: Crosby 'Mech Research Firm, Luthien
RE: Star League BattleMech Contract #4590-A
To whom it may concern,
We at the Crosby 'Mech Research Firm have recently been contracted by the DCMS to provide the Combine with a BattleMech that can replace the old Kintaro found on our front-lines. We have obtained permission from First Lord (and Coordinator of the Draconis Combine), Theodore Kurita, to offer the same design to you for review. Although our small factories will not be able to produce large numbers of the 'Mech for the SLDF, we are prepared to sell the liscencing rights to the Com Guards, and the Wolf’s Dragoons, with the understainding that a portion of the BattleMechs produced at those facilities will be made available to the DCMS. These groups should provide enough manufacturing power to meet your needs. Should this bid be accepted, the greater demand for our machinery will lower overall costs for both the DCMS and SLDF. We also understand that our MRM system is foreign to most SLDF technicians and are prepared to offer a training course in its maintenance to any interested parties.
Type: SS-O Sassori
Technology Base: Inner Sphere, Draconis Combine 3060
Mass: 55 Tons
Chassis: SS Endo Steel
Power Plant: Core Tek 275
Cruising Speed: 54.0 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Armour: SS with CASE
Armament:
3 Shigunga MRM-10 Launchers
3 Diverse Optics Type 428 ER Medium Lasers
2 Diverse Optics Type 810 ER Small Lasers
Communications System: Wasat Type 2
Targeting and Tracking System: Wasat Aggressor Type 8b
Primary Manufacturer: Crosby 'Mech Research Firm
Primary Factory: Luthien
OVERVIEW
The Sassori (Scorpion) is a new BattleMech being tested out on Luthien. As a practical neccessities, it had to cost not much more than the Kintaro, and incorporate similar weaponry in similar locations. It would also have to be an easy 'Mech for the hordes of inexperienced MechWarriors who have flooded into the DCMS under the ageis of the Phoenix Programs. The Sassori has performed well in all tests so far, and we believe that it meets the criteria set out under your contract bid.
CAPABILITIES
This BattleMech has been designed for ease of use. A trio of MRMs allow the pilot to inflict heavy damage upon an opponent. Opponents of the MRM argue that its MRMs do not have sufficient range to adequetely engage an opponent, but recent studies have indicated that as a direct result of new technologies introduced in recent years, 90% of battlefield combat between BattleMechs occurs at ranges of 400 metres or less, where the MRM’s limited range is inconsequential.
Further firepower is provided by the trio of Medium Lasers mounted across the arms and head of the 'Mech. These lasers are in their ER variant, allowing the pilot to target enemies up to 360 metres away.
Finally, ,the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of ER Small Lasers, allowing it to engage in limited anti-infantry operations.
VARIANTS
We are prepared to offer several variants on the base chassis, all of which are more expensive and use Ferro-Fibrous armour plating.
SS-O2: This variant removes the Centre Torso MRM rack and replaces it with an ER Large Laser for long-range combat. This variant, though more expensive, is slowly gaining favour amongst test pilots because of the ER Large Laser’s range capabilities.
SS-O3: This variant will remove the ER Medium Laser in the 'Mech’s head to mount a C3 Slave unit. The DCMS is deploying C3 units at a record rate, and the SLDF has begun to use them in limited deployment as well.
SS-O4: This radical variant requires a major overhaul of the design, removing one MRM and the head-mounted ER Medium Laser in order to equip the 'Mech with an ER Small Laser and a C3 Master Computer.
SS-O5: This variant mounts standard medium lasers in place of the ER models, trading in range for greater heat dissipation abilities.
DEPLOYMENT
The DCMS wants us to begin production by the end of the year.
COST ANALYSIS
The SS-O costs only 5,030,731 C-Bills, well under the specified budget of 5,148,429 C-Bills we were given. The SS-O2 costs 5,375,606 C-Bills, massively over budget. This cost is, however, directly attributable to the use of the ER Large Laser. Likewise, the SS-O3, equipped with cutting-edge C3 equipment, costs a monstrous 5,639,106 C-Bills The SS-O4 is the most expensive of the series, because it uses a C3 Master Computer, and costs 7,424,474 C-Bills. The SS-O5, cheapest of the ER Large Laser series because of its Standard Medium Lasers, costs 5,189,606 C-Bills, which is comparable to the original Shadow Hawk.
BVs
SS-O: 1,174
SS-O2: 1,210
SS-O3: 1,201 (+140 for C3)
SS-O4: 1,297 (+123 for C3)
SS-O5: 1,233
MY BLURB
Hhmmm….
This did not work out as well as I had hoped it would. It did not even come in under budget in most cases. Ah well. It appears the MRMs were a bit of a mistake, since they took up too much tonnage to make them worthwhile.
I embarked on the series using Ferro-Fibrous and ER Large Lasers because of what I felt were flaws in the standard, MRM-equipped model.
Movement is hampered because it does not have Jump Jets, but other than that it should be a solid performer.
Overall, though, I would prefer a Megaera to this.
MASS BREAKDOWNS
SS-O
Engine: 15.5
Cockpit: 3
Gyro: 3
Endo Steel: 3
Armour: 11.5
2 CASE: 1
3 Additional Double Heat Sinks: 3
3 MRM-10s with 2 tons of Ammo: 11
3 ER Medium Lasers: 3
2 ER Small Lasers: 1
SS-O2
Engine: 15.5
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Endo Steel: 3
Ferro-Fibrous: 10.5
2 CASE: 1
3 Additional Double Heat Sinks: 3
ER Large Laser: 5
2 MRM-10s with 2 Tons Ammo: 8
3 ER Medium Lasers: 3
SS-O3
As above, except:
Remove 1 ER Medium, add C3 Slave
SS-O4
As SS-O2, except:
Remove 1 ER Medium Laser, 1 CASE, MRM-10, and 1 ton MRM Ammo. Add ER Small Laser and C3 Master Computer.
SS-O5
As SS-O2, except replace ER Medium Lasers with Standard Medium Lasers
ARMOUR DISTRIBUTION
Head: 9
Centre Torsos: 27/8 (the SS-O Model has only 7 points of Rear armour)
Side Torsos: 20/6
Arms: 18
Legs: 26
LOCATIONS
SS-O
ER Medium Laser- Each Arm, Head
Double Heat Sink, ER Small Laser, MRM-10, 1 Ton MRM-10 Ammo, CASE- Each Side Torso
MRM-10- Centre Torso
SS-O2
ER Medium Laser- Each Arm, Head
Double Heat Sink, MRM-10, 1 Ton MRM-10 Ammo, CASE- Each Side Torso
ER Large Laser- Centre Torso
SS-O3
As SS-O2, except: Remove Head-Mounted ER Medium Laser, replace with C3 Slave.
SS-O4
ER Medium Laser- Each Arm
Double Heat Sink, C3 Master Computer- Left Torso
Double Heat Sink, MRM-10, 1 Ton MRM-10 Ammo, CASE- Right Torso
ER Small Laser- Head
SS-O5
As SS-O2, but replace ER Medium Lasers with Standard models.
Yea, verily. Let it be known far and wide that Nightward loathes MW: DA. Indeed, it is with the BURNING ANIMUS OF A THOUSAND SUNS that he doth rage against it with.
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Nightward
12/22/01 02:59 AM
203.134.12.8
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Type: CRB-SLDF Crab
Technology Base: Inner Sphere, Draconis Combine 3060
Mass: 50 Tons
Chassis: Luthien Armour Works Type 5 Endo Steel
Power Plant: Magna 250
Cruising Speed: 54.0 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Armour: Durallex Medium Special
Armament:
2 Blakenburg Technologies ER Large Lasers
3 Blakenburg Technologies ER Medium Lasers
Communications System: Sipher SecureComm Plus
Targeting and Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel
Primary Manufacturer: Luthien Armour Works
Primary Factory: Luthien
OVERVIEW
Ever since we first purchased Crab-Class BattleMechs from the Com Guards, we have relied upon them in battle. These 'Mechs have developed a reputation for toughness and heavy firepower, and are favourites amongst our line forces. Once the standard-issue Medium 'Mech in the Star League, we hope that it will assume its place once more.
CAPABILITIES
Now equipped with Double Heat Sinks and ER Lasers, the Crab has found a new life on the battlefield. Paired Blakenburg Large Lasers provide the Crab with 180 metres of additional range, allowing it to engage enemies at extreme distances. The trio of ER Medium Lasers which have replaced and added to the old Medium and Small lasers used by the original likewise add to its engagement profiles.
On this BattleMech, the high-heat ER Lasers are most welcome. In fact the 'Mech can dissipate nearly 90% of its total heat output.
VARIANTS
The Com Guard are willing to offer their expertise and have graciously offered to share their CRB-C3i refit with both the DCMS and the SLDF. We are also prepared to offer a model which employs Triple Strength Myomers.
DEPLOYMENT
The Com Guard have already deployed their variant, outlined below. We have already begun limited production on Luthien, sending 3 Crabs per month out to our front-line forces.
COST ANALYSIS
The standard-model Crab costs 4,640,374 C-Bills. The TSM model costs 5,690,374 C-Bills.
BVs
CRB-SLDF: 1,214
CRB-TSM: 1,270
MY BLURB
Most of what I have to say about the Crab is in the Com Guard Retrofit thing I did, presented below. The whole Black Knight thing has had me looking at a lot of old SLDF designs, and I will post my retrofits here as they become available. Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MASS BREAKDOWNS
Engine: 12.5
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Endo Steel; 2.5
Armour: 10.5
6 Additional Double Heat Sinks: 6
2 ER Large Lasers: 10
3 ER Medium Lasers: 3
ARMOUR DISTRIBUTION
Head: 9
Centre Torso: 23/8
Side Torsos: 18/6
Arms: 16
Legs: 24
Type: CRB-C3i Crab
Technology Base: Inner Sphere, Com Guards 3062
Mass: 50 Tons
Chassis: Hollis Mark 3B Endo Steel
Power Plant: Magna 250
Cruising Speed: 54.0 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Armour: Paulina Heavy Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
2 Blakenburg Technologies ER Large Lasers
3 Blakenburg Technologies ER Medium Lasers
Communications System: 650 RND with Integrated C3i
Targeting and Tracking System: Dalban Series K with Integrated C3i
Primary Manufacturer: Com Guards Field Upgrades Kits
Primary Factory: Luthien
OVERVIEW
After the spectacular failures of the CRB-30 Crab during its training and testing cycles, we have been forced to consider other avenues for upgrading the venerable and common Crabs serving in the Com Guards. This relatively simple upgrade is currently being tested, and initial reports are much more promising than those of the CRB-30.
CAPABILITIES
Swapping the old RAM Tech Large Lasers of the Star League model for more advanced and available ER Large Lasers, the new Crab almost doubles its striking range. Also upgraded are the smaller Ceres Arms Medium laser and ExoStar Small laser found on the older Crabs; they have been replaced with a trio of ER Medium Lasers.
The Crab’s dilapidated single heat sinks were replaced with a new set of ‘freezers’, and four extra heat sinks were added to the chassis. Although this provides the Crab with 60% greater heat dissipation, the Crab cannot use its ER Large Lasers in tandem with the ER Mediums. However, using all of its armament save a single ER Large Laser allows the Crab to inflict serious damage whilst still running cool.
DEPLOYMENT
Still undergoing testing on Luthien, the CRB-C3i Crab is expected to begin deployment late next year.
MY BLURB
Ugh. How can those howling barbarians at FASA call the CRB-30 a Crab with a straight face? XL Engine, ER PPCs…they made a mockery of one of the best 50-tonners in existence.
This is not much better, but it remains closer to the Crab’s roots, and also does not employ one of those $#@&ing Inner Sphere XL Engines.
MASS BREAKDOWNS
Engine: 12.5
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Endo Steel: 2.5
Ferro-Fibrous: 9.5
4 Double Heat Sinks: 4
2 ER Large Lasers: 10
3 ER Medium lasers: 3
ARMOUR DISTRIBUTION
Head: 9
Centre Torso: 24/8
Side Torsos: 18/6
Arms: 16
Legs: 24
LOCATIONS
ER Large Laser, ER Medium laser (No Lower Arm/Hand Actuators)- Each Arm
ER Medium Laser- Head
C3i Computer- Centre Torso
2 Double Heat Sinks- Each Torso
COST ANALYSIS
BV: 1,146 (+ 179 for C3)
Cost: 5,966,000 C-Bills
At almost the same BV price of that RS: Upgrades hunk of junk, plus 4 million C-Bills cheaper, I know which one I would rather have.
Yea, verily. Let it be known far and wide that Nightward loathes MW: DA. Indeed, it is with the BURNING ANIMUS OF A THOUSAND SUNS that he doth rage against it with.
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LordChaos
01/02/02 11:32 PM
216.161.102.154
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come on, have you picked a winner yet????
Real mechwariors pilot IS mechs.
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Karagin
01/03/02 12:40 AM
63.173.170.100
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The battle to test all of the entries is at the end of this month.
I will post the winner on the 28th or 29th of this month.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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Zilaz
01/03/02 07:42 AM
66.72.160.194
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PND-1A Pondus
Chassis: Unknown
Power Plant: Dantrus 275 XL
Cruising Speed: 53.75
Maximum Speed: 86
Jump Jets: Firestone Radial 6s
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: PanzerSlab Type 5
Armament:
1 Defiance 1001 ER PPC
3 Diverse Optics Medium Pulse Lasers
1 Diverse Optics ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Omani Mechworks
Primary Factory: Dieron
Communications System: TransComm Alpha
Targeting and Tracking System: Wayne Marksman
Overview:
As per the request of SLDF contract #4590-A, Omani Mechworks
submits this design for a front line Medium class 'Mech. With maximum
armor for it's chassis, jump capacity, and fearsome loadout of
weapons, the Pondus is an excelent choice for the bulk of any force.
Capabilities:
Toting a Defiance 1001 ER PPC for long range fire exchanges, this
'Mech remains competitive even out of it's range of choice. For short
to medium range, it is armed with 1 Diverse Optics ER Medium Laser
and 3 Diverse Optics Medium Pulse Lasers.
PND-1A Pondus
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 2
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 5.5
Engine: 275 XL 8
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5
Heat Sinks: 17(34) - Double 7
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 185 12
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 18 27
Center Torso(rear) 9
R/L Torso 13 20
R/L Torso(rear) 6
R/L Arm 9 18
R/L Leg 13 26
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2
Jump Jet LL 2 0.5
Jump Jet RL 2 0.5
ER PPC RT 3 7
Jump Jet CT 1 0.5
ER Medium Laser H 1 1
I think, therefore you is.
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Karagin
01/11/02 02:37 PM
63.173.170.103
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On January 26th the SLDF Proucurement Board and Quatermasters Corps will be holding the finial testing of the submitted mechs to pick a winner of the contract for a new line mech.
If you wish to have your mech tested, please submit the ideas now...
Thank you.
SLDF spokesperson
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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KamikazeJohnson
01/12/02 04:46 PM
209.202.47.12
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CBN-2C Cambion
Chassis: Unknown
Power Plant: Magna 250
Cruising Speed: 53.75
Maximum Speed: 86
Jump Jets: none
Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Unknown
Armament:
1 LRM 15
1 LRM 10
2 Medium Lasers
2 ER Small Lasers
1 ER Medium Laser
1 Medium Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
The CBN-2C Cambion is the latest attempt by the
unsuccessful-yet-still-ambitious designers from Johnson 'Mechworks
Inc. In response to SLDF contract #4590-A, the Cambion design was
thrown together and, if selected, will represent the first JMInc.
design to actually see production. The 'Mech's rather simple design
and abundant auxiliary weapons systems allow for a variety of minor
variants to optimize it for battle- or pilot-specific preferences.
(Warning to testers: the so-called "working prototype" is not nearly
as "working" as it appears. The ER Medium laser was scavenged from a
battlefield after more than a year exposed to the elements, the LA
medium laser is as likely as not to short out, disabling the central
targeting system, and the LRM-15, while impressive-looking, is
actually a replica shell built into the torso, since JMInc. was
unable to aquire one for real) Since there is currently no
production facility, the factory, when built, can be outfitted to
accomodate whatever makes and models of equipment requested by the
SLDF.
Capabilities:
The CBN-2C Cambion is a surprisingly versatile 'Mech. The
odd-looking mismatched LRMs provide substantial long-range fire, and
the mixed bag of lasers are likely to discourage many light 'Mechs
from closing inside the LRMs' minimum range. Heat buildup is
negligible unless the LRMs are fired at close range, and even then, a
single Alpha Strike is unlikely to cause severe heat problems.The
'Mech is designed without lower arms, allowing the four arm-mounted
lasers to be fired to the rear if necessary. The designers opted
against incuding CASE in the main design, but risk of an ammo hit is
slight--the LRM-10 ammo is very difficult to hit in the head, while
the limited supply of LRM-15 rounds are likely to be spent before the
'Mech starts taking critical damage. However, many design variants
can incorporate CASE, as described below. The biggest drawback of
the design is its limited long-range endurance, but the Cambion's
good speed, heavy armor, and impressive short-range abilities can
keep it an effective fighter right to the end.
Variants:
Being only in the prototype stage, the CBN-2C Cambion has many
potential variants which can be incorporated before the 'Mech rolls
off the assembly line. One of the more promising variants, the 2L,
removes the CT Pulse Laser and adds Artemis IV FCS to each of the
missile racks. This increases its punch at long range, but at a
substantial cost. The proposed 2M variant eliminates a major worry
by adding CASE to protect the LRM ammo in the LeftTorso, and also
provides some anti-infantry support by replacing the Pulse Laser with
a pair of Machine Guns (CT/RT). The 1/2 ton of ammo is placed in the
newly-enCASEd Left Torso. The 3J plan also removes the Pulse Laser,
this time adding jump capability up to 120 metres. There are other
possible variations as well, most trading the CT lasers for CASE
(LT), light lasers, and electronics, such as a C3 slave computer.
The resulting drop in heat from the removal of the CT lasers allows
the upgrade, if desired, of the arm-mounted mediums to the more
potent ER models.
CBN-2C Cambion
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 2
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: - EndoSteel 2.5
Engine: 250 12.5
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 10(20) - Double 0
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 162 - Ferro-Fibrous 9
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 23
Center Torso(rear) 8
R/L Torso 12 18
R/L Torso(rear) 6
R/L Arm 8 16
R/L Leg 12 21
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
ER Medium Laser CT 1 1
Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2
LRM 10 Ammo (12) H 1 1
ER Small Laser LA 1 0.5
Medium Laser LA 1 1
LRM 15 LT 3 7
LRM 15 Ammo (8) LT 1 1
ER Small Laser RA 1 0.5
Medium Laser RA 1 1
LRM 10 RT 2 5
MY BLURB:
While I was tinkering around with this design, I realized that a LOT of minor modifications weer possible without seriously altering the character of the design. Additional ammo, CASE, electronics, or shuffling the lasers around are all available on request :-)
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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KamikazeJohnson
01/12/02 05:04 PM
209.202.47.12
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CBN-2C Cambion
Cost: 4,688,750
BV: 1,090
Variants:
CBN-2L
Cost: 4,988,750
BV: 1,147
CBN-2M
Cost: 4,689,500
BV: 1,131
CBN-3J
Cost: 4,838,750
BV: 1260
C3 Variant (unofficial variant)
--replaces CT Medium Pulse Laser with C3 slave RT, ER Small Laser CT, and CASE LT
Cost: 5,065,624
BV: 1,109
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Karagin
01/24/02 05:52 AM
63.173.170.195
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Testing of submitted mech will be happening over the weekend. Winner will be announced on Monday.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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Karagin
01/27/07 12:59 AM
70.123.166.36
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Okay would you guys like to see more like this?
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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