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'''This article is a work in progress, and is still under construction.'''
 
 
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The Heat Sink Override Kit was one of a few systems developed in the early Dark Age (only a short while before the Black Out) directly pertaining to Heat Management (or in the case of this system, the lack thereof). As a modification to the heat sensors within a Fusion Engine and some modifications to the firmware, the Heat Sink Override Kit made it easier for a pilot to avoid unwanted shut downs. However, all this does is delay the problems that high heat levels might cause in the first place, and it can even cause harm to the engine itself.
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The Heat Sink Override Kit was one of a few systems developed in the early Dark Age (only a short while before the Black Out) directly pertaining to Heat Management (or in the case of this system, the lack thereof). As a modification to the heat sensors within a Fusion Engine and some modifications to the firmware, the Heat Sink Override Kit made it easier for a pilot to avoid unwanted shutdowns. However, all this does is delay the problems that high heat levels might cause in the first place, and it can even cause harm to the engine itself.
  
In order to make optimal use of the heat sink override system, it is important to keep in mind that it is for emergency use only and does not increase battlefield performance, but instead just helps and overheating mech stay in the fight a little longer. Systems that were designed to go with it include the [[Emergency Coolant System]] and the [[RISC Supercooled Myomer]].  
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In order to make optimal use of the heat sink override system, it is important to keep in mind that it is for emergency use only and does not increase battlefield performance, but instead just helps and overheating mech stay in the fight a little longer. Systems that were designed to go with it include the [[Emergency Coolant System]] and the [[RISC Supercooled Myomer]].
  
 
== Rules ==
 
== Rules ==
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When installed, the pilot receives a -2 bonus to the Target Modifier for rolls to avoid a heat shutdown. This does not count towards the rolls to avoid pilot fatigue, ammunition explosions, and so forth. Additionally, if the shutdown avoidance role is a fumble (unmodified result of 2), the engine will have a high probability of suffering damage, marking off a critical slot in the event a critical hit occurs. When no Critical Slots remain on the engine, it is considered destroyed.  
 
When installed, the pilot receives a -2 bonus to the Target Modifier for rolls to avoid a heat shutdown. This does not count towards the rolls to avoid pilot fatigue, ammunition explosions, and so forth. Additionally, if the shutdown avoidance role is a fumble (unmodified result of 2), the engine will have a high probability of suffering damage, marking off a critical slot in the event a critical hit occurs. When no Critical Slots remain on the engine, it is considered destroyed.  
  
The Heat Sink Override Kit does not occupy any Critical Slots or add any notable mass to the mech. It cannot be mounted on units that do not track heat, such as [[ProtoMechs]], and is only available for [[BattleMechs]], [[IndustrialMechs]], [[OmniMechs]], [[QuadVees]] and [[Land 'Air Mechs]].
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The Heat Sink Override Kit does not occupy any Critical Slots or add any notable mass to the mech. It cannot be mounted on units that do not track heat, such as [[ProtoMechs]], and is only available for [[BattleMechs]], [[IndustrialMechs]], [[OmniMechs]], [[QuadVee]]s and [[Land-Air 'Mech]]s.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
*;[[Laser Insulator]]
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*[[Laser Insulator]]
*;[[Emergency Coolant System]]
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*[[Emergency Coolant System]]
*;[[Radical Heat Sink System]]
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*[[Radical Heat Sink System]]
*;[[Coolant Pod]]
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*[[Coolant Pod]]
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
* [[Interstellar Operations]]
 
* [[Interstellar Operations]]
  
== Categories ==
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[[Technology]]
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[[Category: Heat Management]]
[[Experimental Technology]]
 
[[Inner Sphere Technology]]
 
[[Dark Age Technology]]
 
[[RISC]]
 
[[Engine Modifications]]
 
[[Heat Mangement]]
 
[[Weight-Free Modifications]]
 

Latest revision as of 17:12, 21 January 2024

Description[edit]

The Heat Sink Override Kit was one of a few systems developed in the early Dark Age (only a short while before the Black Out) directly pertaining to Heat Management (or in the case of this system, the lack thereof). As a modification to the heat sensors within a Fusion Engine and some modifications to the firmware, the Heat Sink Override Kit made it easier for a pilot to avoid unwanted shutdowns. However, all this does is delay the problems that high heat levels might cause in the first place, and it can even cause harm to the engine itself.

In order to make optimal use of the heat sink override system, it is important to keep in mind that it is for emergency use only and does not increase battlefield performance, but instead just helps and overheating mech stay in the fight a little longer. Systems that were designed to go with it include the Emergency Coolant System and the RISC Supercooled Myomer.

Rules[edit]

The Heat Sink Override Kit is classified as Experimental Technology.

When installed, the pilot receives a -2 bonus to the Target Modifier for rolls to avoid a heat shutdown. This does not count towards the rolls to avoid pilot fatigue, ammunition explosions, and so forth. Additionally, if the shutdown avoidance role is a fumble (unmodified result of 2), the engine will have a high probability of suffering damage, marking off a critical slot in the event a critical hit occurs. When no Critical Slots remain on the engine, it is considered destroyed.

The Heat Sink Override Kit does not occupy any Critical Slots or add any notable mass to the mech. It cannot be mounted on units that do not track heat, such as ProtoMechs, and is only available for BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, OmniMechs, QuadVees and Land-Air 'Mechs.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]