Morpheus

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Morpheus
Morpheus
Production information
Manufacturer Omnitech Industries
Production Year Introduction Year::3062[1]
Model MRP-3S
Class Heavy
Cost 16,477,230 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 65 tons
Chassis Omnitech Morpheus
Armor Durallex Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous /w Spikes
Engine Edasich Motors 390 XL
Targeting Tracking System RCA Instatrac Mark VIII w/ECM Suite
Heat Sinks 10 Double Heat Sinks
Speed 97 km/h
Jump Jets Luxor Load Lifters
Armament

3x ER Medium Lasers
1x Magshot
1x Claw
2x Spikes

BV (1.0) 1,257
BV (2.0) 1,438[2]


Description

A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Morpheus is a heavily-armored combatant. The high ground speed allow the Morpheus to close quickly, while the heavy armor protects the 'Mech and pilot from enemy fire. The Morpheus is basically a larger version of the Tsunami medium arena fighter, and the engineers of Omnitech Industries learned many lessons from the Tsunami's disappointing appearance.[3] Strangely, one thing they didn't bring over to the Morpheus was Triple Strength Myomer.

Weapons and Equipment

Considering its size and armor protection, the Morpheus is somewhat under-armed for its role. The Morpheus's main weapons are its Claw and Spikes which are backed up by three Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers and a single Poland Main Model C Magshot. The heavy armor allows the Morpheus to close with an opponent and inflict damage via the melee weapons.

Variants

  • MRP-3 
    Fielded by Steven Hendry (in his personal 'Mech, L'Morte II) in his duel against Kelley Metz in 3067, this variant seems to be functionally identical to the MR-P1, featuring the same weapons and equipment.[6]

References

  1. MUL online date for the Morpheus
  2. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 260
  3. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p.160
  4. Solaris VII: The Game World 'Mech record sheets, p. 16
  5. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 259
  6. Hendry Vs. Metz; record sheet published in the Heavy Metal Mayhem scenario
  7. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 261
  8. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 262

Bibliography