Vindicator
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| Vindicator | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries |
| Model | VND-1R |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Ceresplex IV |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | GM 180 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson Propulsion 30 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 900 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,024 |
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Description
The Vindicator is one of the most well known 'Mechs from the Capellan Confederation. It was designed to maximize the effectiveness of the Confederation's production capabilities after the First Succession War. The 'Mech was designed to be a jack-of-all-trades. Because of this the Vindicator doesn’t excel in any one role but can perform a variety of combat roles with varying degrees of success. The 'Mech has a top speed of only 64.8 kph which allows it to keep with most heavy 'Mechs and some slower medium 'Mechs. The jump jets give it a jumping capability of up to 120 meters which, while not up to par with the further distances of 'Mechs like the Phoenix Hawk, allows the Vindicator the ability to outmaneuver most heavier 'Mechs as well as making it easier to go through rough terrain.
Armament
The Vindicator carries as its primary weapon a Ceres Arms Smasher PPC. The PPC gives the Vindicator a weapon capable of striking at long ranges and doing a respectable amount of damage. As a secondary long-range weapon, and giving the 'Mech indirect support capability is the Sian/Ceres Jaguar LRM 5. Finally for close range work the Vindicator carries a Ceres Arms Medium Laser and a Hessen IX Small Laser.
Variants
- VND-1AA - The 1AA Vindicator is designed to give the 'Mech better maneuverability making it more easily capable of competing with 'Mechs like the Phoenix Hawk. In order to do this the armor protection was reduced from nine tons to four and a half tons. The engine was then upgraded to bring the maximum speed up to 86.4 kph and the Vindicators jumping distance has been increased by 30 meters. The weapons payload remains the same as the 1R version. BV (1.0) = 835, BV (2.0) = 966
- VND-3L - The 3L variant is a basic upgrade using recovered Star League technology. The PPC was upgraded to an ER PPC and the Medium and Small Lasers have been removed in favor of a single Medium Pulse Laser. To handle the extra heat from the new ER PPC the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,069, BV (2.0) = 1,105
- VND-4L - The 4L Vindicator is a major upgrade to the design. The engine has been replaced with an extralight engine and the 'Mechs top speed is 86.4 kph with a jumping distance of 150 meters. The 'Mech uses double heat sinks for its advanced weapons load which includes an ER PPC and LRM 5 for striking power at long range and an ER Medium Laser and Medium Pulse Laser for short range work. Finally the 'Mech carries a Guardian ECM Suite and is protected with nine tons of Stealth Armor making it harder to target at range. BV (1.0) = 1,177, BV (2.0) = 1,493
- VND-5L - The 5L variant is a more basic upgrade then the 4L. The 'Mech uses a standard engine, armor and structure. The changes and advancements come in the weapons and a different system for augmenting its movement abilities, Triple Strength Myomer. The 'Mechs new weapons include an ER PPC, two ER Medium Lasers, two Medium Pulse Lasers, a single Small Pulse Laser, and a small laser. This varied mix of energy weapons allows the MechWarrior piloting the 'Mech to balance their heat load to keep the Triple Strength Myomer working at its best efficiency. BV (1.0) = 1,104, BV (2.0) = 1,404