Emperor

Emperor
Production information
Manufacturer	StarCorps Industries
Model	EMP-6A
Class	Assault
Cost	18,713,100 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	90 tons
Chassis	Titan Super TZ-7EA
Armor	ArcShield VII Mk 5
Engine	PlasmaStar 270 XL
Speed	54.0 km/h
Jump Jets	Pitban LFT-50
Armament	2xLB-X Autocannon/10s 2xLarge Lasers 2xMedium Pulse Lasers 1xMedium Laser
BV (1.0)	1,636
BV (2.0)	1,969

Description

The Emperor began production in 2612, and was originally reserved for Star League Defense Forces Royal Units. The Emperor was produced continuously through to the Second Succession War when the plant that produced it was destroyed in an attack by forces from the Free Worlds League. Production of the Emperor resumed in 3057 alongside the legendary Highlander BattleMech. The Emperor has better than average mobility for a ninety ton 'Mech with a top speed of 54 km/h and the ability to jump up to ninety meters. To power the Emperor, the 'Mech has a massive PlasmaStar 270 XL Engine. For protection, the Emperor carries an impressive seventeen and a half tons of armor with CASE that protects the 'Mech from complete destruction if an ammunition bin is hit, although such damage would still result in the Emperor being effectively removed from battle. Finally, to dissipate the 'Mech's heavy heat load, the Emperor carries twelve double heat sinks.

Armament

The Emperor gets its primary firepower from a pair of Imperator Code Red LB-X Autocannon/10s that are capable of firing both standard ammunition as well as cluster ammunition, which allows the autocannons to act in a manner similar to 'Mech-sized shotguns. Additionally, the cluster ammunition lets the Emperor serve in an anti-aircraft role. Secondary to the Autocannons are two Magna Mk III Large Lasers that have a similar range profile to the autocannons and can do a great deal of damage in concert with them or on their own. For close combat, the 'Mech has two highly accurate Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Lasers and a Photech 806c Medium Laser.

Variants

• EMP-6D - The Federated Suns variant replaces the autocannons with twin Rotary Autocannon/5s. All the lasers were upgraded to extended range models, and the weight savings went into an extra pair of double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,323

• EMP-6L - The first Capellan Confederation variant uses a standard fusion engine. This stand-off 'Mech is armed with a Gauss Rifle and ER PPC to snipe with so that it can take advantage of its Stealth Armor. The requisite Guardian ECM Suite enables the armor to function, while four Medium Pulse Lasers provide close support. Finally, Triple Strength Myomer takes advantage of the increased heat from the armor to potentially speed up the Emperor and make its already damaging physical attacks devastating. BV (2.0) = 2,746

• EMP-6M - The variant produced for the Free Worlds League and Word of Blake, the 6M is build on an Endo Steel frame and is powered by a Light Fusion Engine. It uses a pair of arm-mounted Light Gauss Rifles and also upgrades the large lasers to ER models, making it incredibly effective at ranges where most other units cannot even attempt to return fire. It is most effective when another unit with an Improved C3 CPU is close and can provide targeting telemetry for the Emperor. In case other units close, the 6M mounts three Medium Pulse Lasers and an ER Medium Laser. Since it only carries ten double heat sinks, the 6M also makes use of Triple Strength Myomer. In order to make all of this possible, the 6M carries a half ton less armor. BV (2.0) = 2,090

• EMP-6S - The Lyran model is meant for close range and restrictive terrain. It carries two highly destructive LB-X Autocannon/20s that can create holes in an enemy's armor using slug rounds with ease, then exploit those holes to damage critical systems with the cluster rounds. Three Medium Pulse Lasers and a regular Medium Laser provide energy backup. BV (2.0) = 2,065

• EMP-7L - Like the other Capellan variant, the 7L uses Stealth Armor and the attendant Guardian ECM, along with Triple Strength Myomers to take advantage of the high heat levels, all powered by a standard engine. Unlike that version, it removes the jump jets to make room for twin Autocannon/10s that can take advantage of special munitions produced by House Davion. All six tons of this ammunition is crowded into the right side of the body, so only one CASE is needed to protect it. Backing them up is an ER Large Laser and two Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,232

Notable Pilots

• Warner Doles, a former officer of the disgraced and disbanded second battalion of the Blackwind Lancers and later a military leader in the Free Capella movement, would pilot a bronze-painted Emperor against Capellan forces in the later stages of the Capellan-St. Ives War.

References

• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade

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