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During the Fourth Succession War, several Kurita and Steiner units reported the presence of what seemed to be ''Phoenix Hawk'' LAMS doing various types of reconnaissance and assisting the various Tyr undergrounds in their operations. As it turned out, the Tyr had found a cache of what is now believed to be the predecessor of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' LAM. This 'new' LAM has been classified as the ''Munin'' LAM, named for Munin (memory), one of Odin's ravens. During the five year period following the war, the ''Munin'' LAMs were used to keep the Draconis Combine off balance in the Rasalhague district.  
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|name=Munin Land-Air 'Mech
The ''Munin''s were used with great effectiveness on the border world of Outpost where a group of unknown Periphery bandits attacked a Tyr base in 3033.
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|manufacturer=Eldridge Systems
 
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|model=MN-1B
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|class=Medium
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The interesting differences between the ''Munin'' LAM and its better-known successor the ''Phoenix Hawk'' LAM are fascinating. The chassis is quite similar. The first major difference is the engine. Instead of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' LAM's 270 GM, the Munin LAM uses a 225 VOX, which cuts down on the speed by 11 kph. This opens up a perfect spot for the Land-Air Mech Conversion Equipment. Some interesting heat problems are caused by this placement which required more heat sinks than the ''Phoenix Hawk'' LAM 's.
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mass=45
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|chassis=Orguss Stinger
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|armor=Durallex Light
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|engine=VOX 225
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|comsys=[[Tek BattleCom]]
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|T&T=[[LOCKET]]
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|heat sinks=15
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|speed=86.4 ground km/h, 1440 overthrust
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|jumpjets=Allied AVRTech 100
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*1x [[Large Laser]]
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==Description==
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This apparent precursor to the ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'' was called the '''''Munin'' LAM'''; it may have had a different name originally. The only samples known to exist were those recovered from a cache by the [[Tyr Resistance Movement]] shortly before the [[Fourth Succession War]]. The number of ''Munin LAM''s they recovered is unknown.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', issue #10</ref>
  
Some of the disadvantages of this model show up in the Durallex Light Armor System. The armor had to be lighter to ensure that the extra heat sinks and the conversion equipment are able to do their jobs efficiently. Of course, the ''Munin'' LAM has the same problem as other LAMs; the delicacy of the conversion equipment. That can't be solved with present technology.
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The Tyr underground movement used the LAMs for operations throughout the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. They were reported by both [[House Kurita]] and [[House Steiner]], but apparently mistaken for ''Phoenix Hawk LAM''s.
  
The weaponry on the ''Munin'' is as effective as anything to be found on any battlefield. The 1 Magna Mark III, 2 Magna Mark II's, and a Magna Mark I laser are all linked, with the LOCKET targeting system. This targeting system seems to be one of the best; lines of sight are almost unparalleled.
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The last major operation including the design seems to have been a battle against pirates on [[Outpost]] in [[3033]]. By then the ''Munin LAM''s were operating as part of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[KungsArmé]]. Reportedly, out of four LAMs in the fighting only one remained operable.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', issue #10, p. 52 (scenario "Memory's Surprises")</ref>
  
The ''Munin'' LAM is probably one of the more versatile LAMs that can be found in the Rasalhague worlds. It is most used as a reconnaissance unit, or as a rear-guard mobile defense. Its slight reduction in speed on the ground is made up for when the LAM is in its AirMech form; it gets a speed of 162 kph versus the Phoenix Hawk's airspeed of 97.2 kph. The weaponry on the Munin LAM can have many advantages over the Phoenix Hawk. It has no chance of the deadly ammunition explosions which plague so many BattleMechs in this day and age. The lasers are potentially more deadly, when taken in conjunction with the Star League LOCKET targeting system. It is theorized that this system has some sort of pinpoint targeting, but it is so delicate that none have survived in a destroyed 'Mech. The forces which possess intact Munins have not made one available for study.
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The basic version is armed with a Magna Mk. I [[large laser]], two Magna Mk. II [[medium laser]]s and a Magna Mk. III [[small laser]], with fifteen [[heat sink]]s. Variants have exchanged the Mk. I or Mk. II lasers and heat sinks for missile launchers; see below.
  
A third factor which gives the Munin a greater advantage is its heat sink system, which is greater than either the Phoenix Hawk or the Phoenix Hawk LAM's. In 'Mech form, there is a slight heat buildup which can be taken care of by judicious use of weaponry. On the other hand, in either Air Mech or Aerospace Fighter modes, the heat sink system provided by Isbjorn's Coolant Systems has no appreciable heat build up.
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==Variants==
       
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Several variants have been reported, though it remains unclear if these are true production variants or mere field refits. One exchanges the Mk. II medium lasers and three heat sinks for a [[SRM-6]]. Another variant exchanges the Mk. I large laser and one heat sink for a [[LRM-10]] launcher.
 
Type/Model: Munin LAM MN-1B
 
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3025
 
Config: Land Air BattleMech
 
Rules: Level 3, Custom design
 
  
Mass: 45 tons
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==References==
Chassis: Standard
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Power Plant: 225 VOX Fusion
 
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
 
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
 
Jump Jets: 5 Standard Jump Jets
 
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
 
Armor Type: Standard
 
Armament:
 
1 Large Laser
 
2 Medium Lasers
 
1 Small Laser
 
Manufacturer: (Unknown)
 
Location: (Unknown)
 
Communications System: (Unknown)
 
Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
 
  
Type/Model: Munin LAM MN-1B
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==Bibliography==
Mass: 45 tons
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*''[[BattleTechnology]]'' issue #10
  
Equipment: Crits Mass
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
Int. Struct.: 75 pts Standard 0 4.50
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[[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]]
Engine: 225 Fusion 6 10.00
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]]
Walking MP: 5
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[[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]]
Running MP: 8
 
Jumping MP: 5 [15]
 
Heat Sinks: 12 Single 3 2.00
 
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
 
Gyro: 4 3.00
 
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00
 
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
 
Armor Factor: 120 pts Standard 0 7.50
 
 
 
Internal Armor
 
Structure Value
 
Head: 3 9
 
Center Torso: 14 20
 
Center Torso (Rear): 5
 
L/R Side Torso: 11 14/14
 
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 4/4
 
L/R Arm: 7 10/10
 
L/R Leg: 11 15/15
 
 
 
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
 
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1 Large Laser RA 8 2 5.00
 
1 Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
 
1 Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
 
1 Small Laser LA 1 1 .50
 
5 Standard Jump Jets: 5 2.50  
 
(Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT)
 
LAM Conversion Equipment: 0 4.50
 
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TOTALS: 15 44 44.50
 
Crits & Tons Left: 34 .50
 
 
 
Calculated Factors:
 
Total Cost: 6,522,518 C-Bills
 
Battle Value: 1,181
 
Cost per BV: 5,522.88
 
Weapon Value: 451 / 451 (Ratio = .38 / .3
 
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 13; MRDmg = 5; LRDmg = 0
 
BattleForce2: MP: 5J, Armor/Structure: 3/4
 
Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-, Overheat: 1
 
Class: MM; Point Value: 12
 

Revision as of 08:22, 19 September 2017

This article is about the (apocryphal) Land Air 'Mech design from BattleTechnology. For the Leopard-class DropShip, see Munin (Leopard).


Munin Land-Air 'Mech
Production information
Manufacturer Eldridge Systems
Model MN-1B
Class Medium
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 45 tons
Chassis Orguss Stinger
Armor Durallex Light
Engine VOX 225
Communications System Tek BattleCom
Targeting Tracking System LOCKET
Heat Sinks 15
Speed 86.4 ground km/h, 1440 overthrust km/h
Jump Jets Allied AVRTech 100
Armament

Description

This apparent precursor to the Phoenix Hawk LAM was called the Munin LAM; it may have had a different name originally. The only samples known to exist were those recovered from a cache by the Tyr Resistance Movement shortly before the Fourth Succession War. The number of Munin LAMs they recovered is unknown.[1]

The Tyr underground movement used the LAMs for operations throughout the Rasalhague Military District. They were reported by both House Kurita and House Steiner, but apparently mistaken for Phoenix Hawk LAMs.

The last major operation including the design seems to have been a battle against pirates on Outpost in 3033. By then the Munin LAMs were operating as part of the Free Rasalhague Republic's KungsArmé. Reportedly, out of four LAMs in the fighting only one remained operable.[2]

Weapons and Equipment

The basic version is armed with a Magna Mk. I large laser, two Magna Mk. II medium lasers and a Magna Mk. III small laser, with fifteen heat sinks. Variants have exchanged the Mk. I or Mk. II lasers and heat sinks for missile launchers; see below.

Variants

Several variants have been reported, though it remains unclear if these are true production variants or mere field refits. One exchanges the Mk. II medium lasers and three heat sinks for a SRM-6. Another variant exchanges the Mk. I large laser and one heat sink for a LRM-10 launcher.

References

  1. BattleTechnology, issue #10
  2. BattleTechnology, issue #10, p. 52 (scenario "Memory's Surprises")

Bibliography