BattleMech Self-Destruct
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An act of extreme desperation, the BattleMech Self-Destruct Sequence is a method whereby a MechWarrior intentionally destroys the 'Mech they are piloting, generally as a way to cripple nearby enemies within in the radius of an engine explosion or as a "spoilsport" means of denying the enemy salvage.
Description[edit]
Triggering a modern fusion engine to self-destruct is a relatively complex procedure due to the large number of safety systems specifically designed to prevent them from exploding. Generally the pilot must selectively cripple these, often by crude methods such as when Kai Allard-Liao famously pulled the engine control circuits on Twycross to trigger hidden explosives and destroy the Falcon Guards[1] or by attempting to manually override the engine's safety systems.
Due to the rather hit or miss nature of these methods, the most common way of achieving the desired result is by using a Booby Trap, placing explosives within the 'Mech in such a way as to ensure its engine explodes spectacularly.
Notes[edit]
- Rules can be found in Tactical Handbook, p. 45; Maximum Tech, p. 20; and Tactical Operations, p. 78.
References[edit]
- ↑ Blood of Kerensky Omnibus Epub, pp. 289–299: "Lost Destiny - Chapter Thirty-Six"