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Line 1: − == Description ==+ The '''MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System''' (or '''MASS''') was created by [[MechWarriors]] on [[Solaris]] to provide them a chance to escape from a 'Mech whose head was breached underwater. The system was designed to provide a MechWarrior time to get the 'Mech out of the water before they drown. Using a series of pumps, a sealing [[neurohelmet]], and a series of high-pressure venting systems, water is forced out of the cockpit. MechWarriors need to hurry, however, as the system only provides fifteen minutes of air before it fails.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 64</ref> − The '''MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System''' (or '''MASS''') was developed in [[3048]] by [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] on [[Solaris]] to provide them with a chance to escape from a 'Mech whose head was breached underwater. The system was designed to provide a MechWarrior time to get the 'Mech out of the water before they drown. Using a series of pumps, a sealing [[neurohelmet]], and a series of high-pressure venting systems, water is forced out of the cockpit. MechWarriors need to hurry, however, as the system only provides fifteen minutes of air before it fails.<ref name="MP:SVIIp64">''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 64, "Warrior Aquatic Survival System"</ref> − The MASS is effective, but since underwater engagements are relatively rare it remains an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] system.<ref name="TOp325">''Tactical Operations'', p. 325, "MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System"</ref> + The MASS is effective, but since underwater engagements are relatively rare it remains an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] system.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 325</ref> − == Rules ==+ ==Game Rules== − <div class="gamerules">+ The MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System costs 4,000 C-Bills, weighs 1.5 tons, and takes up one critical slot next to the cockpit.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 409</ref> If a 'Mech using this system has its armor breached, the Mech must make a 2D6 roll for the next 180 turns (30 minutes). On a roll of 12 the MASS fails and the cockpit floods, forcing the pilot to eject. On a roll of 11 or less, the MASS functions normally. The MechWarrior can continue to operate the 'Mech but with a +1 penalty to all Piloting rolls. Only the cockpit is protected by the MASS. Other equipment in the location with the cockpit (including sensors, engines, or gyros in the case of [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]]s) is disabled. If a MASS-equipped 'Mech has a torso location flood, the 'Mech is immobilized.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 325</ref> − === Game Rules === − The MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System costs 4,000 C-Bills, weighs 1.5 tons, and takes up one critical slot in the cockpit location.<ref name="TOp409">''Tactical Operations'', p. 409, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref> If a 'Mech using this system has its armor breached, the Mech must make a 2D6 roll for the next 180 turns (30 minutes). On a roll of 12 the MASS fails and the cockpit floods, forcing the pilot to eject. On a roll of 11 or less, the MASS functions normally. The MechWarrior can continue to operate the 'Mech but with a +1 penalty to all Piloting rolls. Only the cockpit is protected by the MASS. Other equipment in the location with the cockpit (including sensors, engines, or gyros in the case of [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]]s) is disabled. If a MASS-equipped 'Mech has a torso location flood, the 'Mech is immobilized.<ref name="TOp325"/> − A MASS has a Defensive Battle Value of 9 points.<ref name="MP:SVIIp64"/><ref name="TOp385">''Tactical Operations'', p. 385, "Clan Weapons And Equipment Table BV Table [Addendum]"</ref> + A MASS has a Defensive Battle Value of 9 points.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 385</ref> − ''The MASS introduced in MapPack: Solaris VII weighed a single ton.''<ref name="MP:SVIIp64"/> + ''The MASS introduced in Mappack: Solaris VII weighed a single ton.'' − </div>+ ==References== − − == References == <references/> <references/> − == Bibliography == + ==Bibliography== − * ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]'' + *''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' − * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' + *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' − − [[Category: Technology]] − [[Category: Defensive System]] + [[Category:Technology]][[Category:Experimental Technology]]
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| − | + | The '''MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System''' (or '''MASS''') was created by [[MechWarriors]] on [[Solaris]] to provide them a chance to escape from a 'Mech whose head was breached underwater. The system was designed to provide a MechWarrior time to get the 'Mech out of the water before they drown. Using a series of pumps, a sealing [[neurohelmet]], and a series of high-pressure venting systems, water is forced out of the cockpit. MechWarriors need to hurry, however, as the system only provides fifteen minutes of air before it fails.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 64</ref> | |
| − | The '''MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System''' (or '''MASS''') was | ||
| − | The MASS is effective, but since underwater engagements are relatively rare it remains an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] system.<ref | + | The MASS is effective, but since underwater engagements are relatively rare it remains an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] system.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 325</ref> |
| − | + | ==Game Rules== | |
| − | + | The MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System costs 4,000 C-Bills, weighs 1.5 tons, and takes up one critical slot next to the cockpit.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 409</ref> If a 'Mech using this system has its armor breached, the Mech must make a 2D6 roll for the next 180 turns (30 minutes). On a roll of 12 the MASS fails and the cockpit floods, forcing the pilot to eject. On a roll of 11 or less, the MASS functions normally. The MechWarrior can continue to operate the 'Mech but with a +1 penalty to all Piloting rolls. Only the cockpit is protected by the MASS. Other equipment in the location with the cockpit (including sensors, engines, or gyros in the case of [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]]s) is disabled. If a MASS-equipped 'Mech has a torso location flood, the 'Mech is immobilized.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 325</ref> | |
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| − | The MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System costs 4,000 C-Bills, weighs 1.5 tons, and takes up one critical slot | ||
| − | A MASS has a Defensive Battle Value of 9 points.<ref | + | A MASS has a Defensive Battle Value of 9 points.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 385</ref> |
| − | ''The MASS introduced in | + | ''The MASS introduced in Mappack: Solaris VII weighed a single ton.'' |
| − | + | ==References== | |
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| − | == References == | ||
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| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Technology]][[Category:Experimental Technology]] |