Rotwang
07/28/04 07:19 AM
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Damocles DMC-1A
Tech: Inner Sphere / 2750
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Standard design
Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 245 Magna XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 75,6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 118,8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type: Standard
Armament:
1 Medium Laser
1 LRM 20 w/ Artemis IV
Manufacturer: (Unknown)
Location: (Unknown)
Communications System: (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
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==Overview:==
When a major investigation was launched to assess the effectiveness of the
SLDF operations during the Periphery uprising, a number of glaring failings
were noted. The SLDF was more than a match for any regular opponent, but it
was nearly totally unsuitable to fight against a prolonged guerilla campaign.
One of the main weaknesses was the lack of suitable rapid reaction mechs.
Responding to this problem the SLDF high command ordered a series of new mechs
to deal with the problem. A completely new design was produced in a record
seven months, using a lightened Cicada frame.
==Capabilities:==
The Damocles was designed as the first in a series of SLDF mechs that could be
used to flush out and counter guerilla raids.
The Damocles is designed to be a fast strking rapid response mech, mounting an
LRM20 with Artemis IV FCS as its main armament.
The highly advanced Suitel 3000 series communications module was added to the
machine, allowing a quick transfer of targeting data from other mechs in the
same unit and allowed the Damocles to engage the enemy at long range, using
their LRM's in indirect fire. The system did not offer any significant
advantages with overall targeting, but it turned the Damocles into a very
dangerous foe, striking unexpectedly at enemy forces trying to ambush
seemingly isolated mechs.
Although the Damocles was designed for long-range fighting it mounts a single
medium laser for close defence and is capable of outrunning most other mechs
and keep lighter machines at bay with its powerful LRM.
==Battle History:==
The Damocles performed quite well during the Periphery uprising, although
production never reached a suitable level. Only a handful of SLDF units had
sufficient numbers of Damocles to constitute a rapid reaction force.
During the Amaris Civil War the Damocles distinguished itself in harassing all
but the most powerful enemy mechs. Lance-sized units would patrol the main
line of advance and provide support where necessary, much faster than any
other support mech available at the time. Many Amaris troops were suddenly
confronted by a torrent of LRM missiles raining down upon them from a distance
while other SLDF mechs closed in for the kill.
A single lance of Damocles was available to Comguard forces and participated
in the Tukayyid campaign, where they distinguished themselves in the fighting
against Clan Ghost Bear, bringing down at least a Gladiator and a Kodiak and
claimed nearly a dozen assist kills. Unfortunately two Damocles were lost in
the process
==Deployment==
Roughly 280 Damocles were produced before the Exodus. Many Damocles pilots
felt they belonged to a special group because of their special purpose and
popularity. Large numbers of joined Kerensky rather than betray their fellow
SLDF soldiers.
Almost all remaining Damocles were lost during the 1st Succession war, where
they were targeted by special fast attack lances equipped with fast mechs such
as the Locust, Spider and Assassin. Unable to operate in large numbers, they
were isolated and killed off, one by one.
Comstar deployed only a single lance of these mechs as the factory was badly
damaged during the 1st Succession War and the cost involved was deemed to high
to restart the factory.
The WOB conquest of Terra has changed this and Comstar recently finished
retooling the factory and the first batch of 10 Damocles left the factory.
One lance to be assigned to the Comguards, another to the Kungsarmee and 2
units to be sold on the open market. It is expected that production will
reach roughly 120 units per year of which 20% will be available on the open
market.
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Type/Model: Damocles DMC-1A
Mass: 35 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 58 pts Endo Steel 14 2,00
(Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 CT, 1 LL, 2 RL)
Engine: 245 XL Fusion 12 6,00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 10 Single 1 ,00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 LL)
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: 112 pts Standard 0 7,00
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 11 16
Center Torso (Rear): 5
L/R Side Torso: 8 11/11
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 4/4
L/R Arm: 6 11/11
L/R Leg: 8 15/15
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
1 LRM 20 w/ Artemis IV RT 6 12 8 13,00
(Ammo Locations: 2 LT)
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TOTALS: 9 61 35,00
Crits & Tons Left: 17 ,00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 5.741.910 C-Bills
Battle Value: 880
Cost per BV: 6.524,9
Weapon Value: 626 / 544 (Ratio = ,71 / ,62)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 7; MRDmg = 12; LRDmg = 6
BattleForce2: MP: 7, Armor/Structure: 3/1
Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/2, Overheat: 0
Class: ML; Point Value: 9
Specials: if
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marlin
07/29/04 03:33 PM
62.104.208.93
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Not nearly as good as the Backstabber.
This is a Hollander with an LSR. A little faster. Mhmm. I don´t like the LSR 20. And also the Artemis.
How about 5 LSR 5 with 3 tons Ammo? Sounds interesting. 
I prefer definitely the Backstabber.
Frederic Walden
driver of "Sir Scan-a-L.o.T." (A Savannah Master, for neven <img src="http://www.sarna.net/w3t/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )
with the "Lords of Thunder"
and proud of it.
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