Deimos (OmniMech)

Deimos (OmniMech)
Deimos
Production information
Manufacturer	Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha
Production Year	3085
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
Mass	85 tons
Chassis	Model MHO-14E Endo-Steel
Armor	Longanecker PlastiSteel
Engine	Type 255 Extralight
Communications System	TDWS-37 Mk. 2.2
Targeting Tracking System	Hermes CT-44
Heat Sinks	14 Double heat sinks
Speed	54 km/h (64 km/h with MASC)
Jump Jets	None
Armament	Primary Configuration 6xUltra AC/2s 2xLRM 15s 2xER Medium Lasers 1xAMS
BV (2.0)	2,188

Description

The Deimos is a Clan Assault OmniMech, which was developed by Clan Snow Raven. The 'Mech was first developed during the middle of the 3060s, allegedly on the Kerensky Cluster world of Lum. However, Inner Sphere intelligence agencies stopped hearing rumors about the 'Mech during the Jihad and it faded from memory. In 3085, the Snow Ravens revealed the existence of the Deimos to the Inner Sphere. It was produced on the Clan's Inner Sphere world, Dante.

The 85-tonner is powered by a Type 255 rated Extralight Fusion engine, which it shares with the second-line Assault 'Mech, the Omen. Fourteen Double Heat Sinks are fitted to mitigate any heat issues that the 'Mech's systems may generate. Because its top speed is slower than more typical OmniMechs of the same size, engineers installed a MASC system, which allows it to go marginally faster and keep up with comparable older designs. The 'Mech is protected by 14.5 tons of Standard Armor, where it again differs from more typical contemporaries.

When it first appeared in the Inner Sphere, the Deimos was considered the pride of the Clan and least one was assigned to every cluster within the touman.

Armament

Aside from its 43-ton equipment capacity, the 'Mech has a few permanently mounted weapons. These include two ER Medium Lasers, one assigned to each of 'Mech's side torsos. To provide from protection from inbound missile fire, a single Anti-Missile System is mounted in the Deimos' head. The single ton of ammunition for the AMS is located in the center torso.

The Primary Configuration is geared toward an anti-air role, and its arms have three Class 2 Ultra Autocannons and a pair of 15-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers. Both weapons are provided with three tons of ammunition, with the LRM ammo stored in the side torsos and the AC rounds stored in both torsos and the arms.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A - This configuration is geared towards general combat. The configuration features pair of ER PPCs, one mounted in each of the side torsos, along with an LB 10-X Autocannon and two tons of ammo in each arm. BV(2.0)=2,785

• Alt. Config. B - The B configuration has four LRM 10 launchers split between its two side torsos, while each arm mounts an ER PPC and a Large Pulse Laser. The 'Mech's six tons of LRM ammunition is split evenly between storage bins in each arm. This configuration also features an ECM Suite and two additional Double Heat Sinks. BV(2.0)=2,965

• Alt. Config. C - The C configuration's main firepower comes from its' pair of Class 10 Ultra Autocannons and two ER Large Lasers. A pair of Small Pulse Lasers are fitted to help deal with possible infantry threats to the 'Mech. All these weapons are split between the 'Mech two pod locations in the arms. The 'Mech's tactical capacities are increased with by the embodiment of an ECM Suite in the centre torso, along with the four Improved Jump Jets split between the side torsos. BV(2.0)=2,737

• Alt. Config. S - The S Configuration is specially designed for the Raven's need for a space-based 'Mech. The S configuration is almost identical to the "C" configuration with the exception of the ECM suite, which is replaced in the "S" Configuration with a Liquid Tank which serves as an internal fuel tank. BV(2.0)=2,664

Variants

• Deimos 2 - A Non-Omni variant of the Deimos, this design features mainly Experimental equipment. This variant was speculated by AFFS intelligence as being based on the original prototype of the Deimos. The 'Mech features the same weapons layout (including the permanent mounted weapons) as the Primary Configuration. The Deimos's head mounted AMS system is exchanged for an experimental Laser version. The 'Mech's armor capacity has been reduced to 13 tons, and uses Ferro-Fibrous instead of standard armor. Its engine is upgraded to a 340 rated XL Fusion, while only having ten double heat sinks. Its MASC equipment allows the design to move at speeds reaching 86 kph. BV(2.0)= 2,394

Notes

The Deimos was originally conceived by the BattleTech software fansite Mektek.com. Their 'Mech stats are identical to the canon Deimos 2 stats.

Bibliography

• Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge