Vindicator

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Vindicator
Vindicator
Production information
Manufacturer Ceres Metals Industries
Model VND-1R
Class Medium
Cost 3,181,083 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 45 tons
Chassis Ceresplex IV
Armor Starshield
Engine GM 180
Speed 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets Anderson Propulsion 30
Armament
BV (1.0) 900
BV (2.0) 1,024


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 does not 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 km/h, 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 greater 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.[1]

Variants

  • VND-1AA - The 1AA version, also known as Avenging Angel, 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 km/h, and the Avenging Angel's 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 a Ceres Arms Warrior ER PPC and the Medium and Small Lasers have been removed in favor of a single Ceres Arms Model W 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 'Mech's top speed is 86.4 km/h 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 than 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 'Mech's 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 optimum efficiency. In so doing, the Vindicator can deal a fair amount of damage with its Sword. BV (1.0) = 1,104, BV (2.0) = 1,404

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References

  1. Introductory Record Sheets, pp 11
  2. Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 38-39