KamikazeJohnson
02/08/02 01:29 AM
209.202.47.12
|
UNG-4N Ungoliant
Chassis: Unknown
Power Plant: Unknown 360 XL
Cruising Speed: 43
Maximum Speed: 64.5
Jump Jets: none
Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Unknown with CASE
Armament:
2 LRM 15s
4 Medium Lasers
4 Small Pulse Lasers
4 Medium Pulse Lasers
4 Small Lasers
1 Flamer
Manufacturer: Johnson 'Mechworks Inc.
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
The UNG-4L Ungoliant is a design idea that got completely out of
hand. It began as an attempt to create a "companion" 'Mech for
JMInc.'s 95-ton Melkor, but the result was a rather mindbending
design that stands of falls on its own in rather spectacular fashion.
The Ungoliant is full of oddities: its speed -- unusual for such a
large 'Mech; the Quad design -- uncommon on Assault 'Mechs due to the
decreased space for mounting bulky equipment; its abundance of
extreme close-range weaponry, most notably its dependence on Small
Lasers, and finally, its almost ridiculously symmetrical design. The
'Mech's grotesquely spider-like design is in keeping with its
namesake in J.R.R Tolkien's "Silmarillion", which is itself an
asset...the 'Mech, both in appearance and ability, is terrifying up
close.
Capabilities:
The UNG-4N Ungoliant, unlike most Quads, mounts an incredible
amount of firepower. While lacking concentrated punch at long range,
the Ungoliant is far from weak in that department, fielding a pair of
impressive LRMs, which makes it the equal of most heavies at range.
However, any careless 'Mechwarrior who mistakes this monster for a
missile turret with legs is in for a rude, albeit brief, shock should
he attempt to close: the 'Mech's 14 front-facing lasers can melt off
nearly 4.5 tons of armor in only 10 seconds. In addition, the
Ungoliant's decent speed coupled with the increased mobility of the
quad design allows the 'Mech to close more rapidly than expected by
its unsuspecting prey. In addition, armor coverage is substantial,
limiting the risk inherent in the bulky XL engine.
Known Variants:
The sick, twisted minds at JMInc. have worked up a single,
shocking variant, which at the same time intensifies and eliminates
the 'Mech's greatest weakness: its tendency to overheat at close
range. The UNG-4N(A) variant replaces the LRMs, ammo, Artemis IV
FCS, and CASE with ERPPCs, which provide improved range and more
concentrated punch. The extra tonnage is devoted to 2 additional DHS
and 3 tons of armor. With no minimum range, the PPCs greatly improve
the Ungoliants already-devastating firepower up close. Of course, a
close-range Alpha Strike insures immediate shutdown, but with no ammo
on board, there is no danger of an explosion, and the unlucky target
is unlikely to be able to take advantage of the situation.
UNG-4N Ungoliant
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 2
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 9
Engine: 360 XL 16.5
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 14(28) - Double 4
Gyro: 4
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 248 15.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 29 37
Center Torso(rear) 12
R/L Torso 19 30
R/L Torso(rear) 7
R/L Arm 19 29
R/L Leg 19 29
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
Small Laser FLL 1 0.5
Small Pulse Laser FLL 1 1
LRM 15 LT 3 7
LRM 15 Ammo LT 1 1
Medium Laser LT 1 1
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2
Artemis IV LT 1 1
CASE LT 1 0.5
Small Laser RLL 1 0.5
Small Pulse Laser RLL 1 1
Small Laser RRL 1 0.5
Small Pulse Laser RRL 1 1
LRM 15 RT 3 7
LRM 15 Ammo RT 1 1
Medium Laser RT 1 1
Medium Pulse Laser RT 1 2
Medium Pulse Laser RT 1 2
Artemis IV RT 1 1
CASE RT 1 0.5
Small Laser FRL 1 0.5
Small Pulse Laser FRL 1 1
Medium Laser CT 1 1
Medium Laser CT 1 1
Flamer H 1 1
Cost: 22,906,210
BV: 1347
MY BLURB:
This design basically started as an exercise in piling as much stuff as possible on a quad. The first take was a level 1 design (UNG-1L) which mounted 8 small lasers and only the 4 standard mediums, along with the LRMs. When I put together the level 2 upgrade, I kind of lost control of myself :-\ The PPC variant was just for laughs :-)
Somehow I doubt this thing would have to endure many physical attacks...
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
LordChaos
02/08/02 03:48 PM
216.161.103.4
|
That's sick. I like it. 
Real mechwariors pilot IS mechs.
|
KamikazeJohnson
02/09/02 12:59 AM
209.202.47.12
|
What can I say...I need professional help!
I find designing these things very...therapeutic...
ô¿ô
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
NathanKell
02/11/02 05:58 PM
24.44.238.62
|
Re the model: Any sketches of what it might look like? Or verbal sketches?
-NathanKell, BT Space Wars
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
Thomas Jefferson |
KamikazeJohnson
02/11/02 06:04 PM
209.202.47.12
|
Basically, think a giant, bloated spider. Leg structure like the Scorpion, rather than the Goliath. Bloated torso. War of the Worlds comes to mind, too :-)
First impression should be "DAMN, that's ugly!!!!!!"
That enough detail for starters?
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
Zilaz
02/11/02 06:26 PM
66.72.162.66
|
Hopefully, that should be the *last* impression, too
I think, therefore you is.
|
KamikazeJohnson
02/11/02 06:30 PM
209.202.47.12
|
No...the last impression should be, "And it's just as mean as it is ugly!!!!!!!!"
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
Zilaz
02/11/02 08:48 PM
66.72.160.160
|
You want them to get that far in the thought process? I would think ideally they shouldn't even get to halfway through 'ugly' in the first thought =P
I think, therefore you is.
|
KamikazeJohnson
02/12/02 12:56 AM
209.202.47.12
|
well, ya know...most of its firepower is EXTREME close-range, so that gives them time to think a bit, and realize how big a mistake by closing...
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
KamikazeJohnson
08/22/02 08:44 PM
142.161.54.86
|
Novakitty's eerily similar (and appropriately named) Shelob inspired me to bump this up for a second viewing. Enjoy!
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
|
realworldviews
08/22/02 09:16 PM
24.98.65.7
|
OUCH!
I'd hate to run into that thing if I was in a slow mech.
A fast mech may have a chance if it doesn't try to get too close.
But man... ow.
Colonel Brian Davis
Gamers United
"Dreams become reality, for all who start off with a dream"
|