Avatar (OmniMech)

Avatar
Production information
Manufacturer	Luthien Armor Works, General Motors , StarCorps St. Ives , Victory Industries
Model	AV1-O
Class	Heavy
Cost	17,540,105 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	70 tons
Chassis	Alshain Hagetaga-O7
Armor	StarSlab/4 with CASE
Engine	Hermes 280 XL
Communications System	Sipher CommCon SCU-9
Targeting Tracking System	Matabushi Stalker
Heat Sinks	10 Double heat sinks
Speed	64.8 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 2xMedium Lasers 2xMedium Pulse Lasers 1xLB-X Autocannon/10 2xLRM-10s with Artemis IV 2xMachine Guns
BV (1.0)	1,089
BV (2.0)	1,395

Description

The first of the Inner Sphere OmniMechs to be conceptualized and one of the last to reach production by the Draconis Combine as part of its "first generation", the Avatar's design is based on captured Vulture OmniMechs. The Avatar is used primarily by the DCMS, but has also been sold to the Lyran Alliance and ComStar. The Avatar weighs in at seventy tons and is powered by a Hermes 280 XL Engine that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It is protected by twelve tons of StarSlab/4 armor that comes with CASE to protect the 'Mech against complete destruction from an internal ammunition explosion. The Avatar is a powerful OmniMech in its various configurations, with an impressive thirty-four tons of pod space allowing it to carry a wide range of weapons.

Armament

The Avatar has two Ichibi 2000 Medium Lasers that are permanently mounted on the chassis and are present in all of its configurations. In its primary configuration the Avatar carries two LRM-10 launchers with Artemis IV Fire Control Systems for increased missile accuracy. These are backed by an LB-X Autocannon/10 that can fire both solid rounds and cluster ammunition making it suited to a variety of roles. For close range combat, the primary configuration adds two Machine Guns and two Medium Pulse Lasers.

Alternate Configurations

• AV1-OA - Focused on close combat, the A configuration carries an ER Large Laser as its only long range weapon. Mounting a pair of SRM-6 launchers, an Autocannon/20 and the two Medium Lasers mounted on the base chassis, the Avatar A is a fearsome opponent with devastating close range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,204, BV (2.0) = 1,481

• AV1-OB - A fire support variant, the B configuration carries two LRM-15 racks and two LRM-10 racks. These are all mated to an Artemis IV Fire Control System. The only short range weaponry on the B configuration consists wholly of the two Medium Lasers mounted on the base chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,179, BV (2.0) = 1,496

• AV1-OC - The C configuration carries a C3 Master Computer into battle, allowing the Avatar to act as the central node of a C3 lance. The C configuration attempts to keep enemies at arms length with a PPC and Ultra Autocannon/5 supported by a pair of LRM-10 launchers. The Avatar C protects itself at short ranges with its two hard mounted Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,094, BV (2.0) = 1,406

• AV1-OD - A newer configuration that uses technology from the Free Worlds League and the Draconis Combine, the D configuration is intended to act as a sniper. The primary weapon is a Light Gauss Rifle which has a range of 750 meters. For close to medium range combat, the Avatar D has two MRM 20 launchers and a pair of ER Medium Lasers in addition to the two hard-wired Medium Lasers. Finally, the D Configuration has a C3 Slave unit that allows it to work in C3 lances. BV (1.0) = 1,170, BV (2.0) = 1,475

• AV1-OE - Used by ComStar and the Word of Blake, the E configuration is armed with an ER PPC for long range punch and can bring its powerful Ultra Autocannon/10 to bear as it closes with its enemy. If the target of the Avatar Es pilot survives long range combat, an ER Medium Laser and the two hard-wired Medium Lasers give the E configuration good short range firepower. Accuracy at all ranges is improved by the use of a C3i Computer. BV (1.0) = 1,383, BV (2.0) = 1,563

• AV1-OF - A versatile, yet simple configuration of the Avatar, the F configuration is armed with an ER PPC and an LB-X Autocannon/20. A MechWarrior can utilize the ER PPC for long range combat and once it closes in it can let loose with the armor shredding LB-X AC/20. These potent weapons are backed up by the two hardwired Medium Lasers. Additionally, for added mobility, the F configuration can jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. BV (1.0) = 1,607, BV (2.0) = 1,667

• AV1-OG - A dedicated 'Mech killer, the Avatar G carries a Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition in each arm. BV (2.0)= 1,775

• AV1-OH - Developed during the Jihad the Avatar H has a Heavy PPC in each arm, backed by two MML-3 missile launchers. The MMLs are equipped with Artemis IV FCS. Sixteen double heat sinks keep the 'Mech cool. BV (2.0)= 1,604

• AV1-OI - The Avatar I uses two torso mounted Thunderbolt 15 missile launchers for long range striking power. These missile launchers carry two tons of ammunition each, and are backed up by an ER Medium Laser in each arm. This version also carries sixteen double heat sinks. BV (2.0)= 1,606

• AV1-OR (a.k.a. Bulldog) - A field upgrade developed in the midst of Operation Bulldog, this configuration utilized captured Clan Smoke Jaguar weapons to help bolster the SLDF forces in later waves. Mounting a mix of Combine and Clan-tech, this config carries a MRM-40 supported by a Clan Gauss Rifle, ER Large Laser and Streak SRM-4. BV (2.0) = 1,833

• AV1-OU - Intended for underwater operations, this Avatar variant carries two LRT-15 and two SRT-4 launchers. These are augmented by a Small Pulse Laser in the left torso. This version also functions as a Lance commander, as it's equipped with a C3 Master Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,359

Related OmniMechs

• Mad Dog (Vulture) - Luthien Armor Works based the design of the Avatar on captured Mad Dog OmniMechs after the Battle of Luthien. The leg assembly was mostly untouched, but the torso was widened to make room for a bulkier, Inner Sphere XL Engine.

Gallery

• 

  AV1-OB Avatar in combat

• 

  AV1-O Avatar in combat

Bibliography

• Handbook: House Davion
• Objectives: Capellan Confederation
• Objectives: Draconis Combine
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
• The Dragon Roars