BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9D
Designer: MachoAndrew12
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 35
Role: Striker
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 6,822,585 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,266
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 245 XL
Walking Speed: 75.6 kph
Maximum Speed: 118.8 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous with CASE II
Armament:
2 Medium Pulse Lasers (C)
1 MML 3 w/ Artemis IV FCS
1 Flamer
Manufacturer: Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd.
Primary Factory: Tematagi Minor (Lapida II)
Communications: Omicron 4002 Networking Channel with ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Overview:
During the Clan invasion of Draconis Combine space, large numbers of Combine 'Mechs were
destroyed in the fighting, with no chance of any salvage to support reconstruction. As a
result Coordinator Takashi Kurita ordered a massive production effort to replace the fallen
units.
Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd., a small manufacturer which had produced only Spiders,
was forced to comply.
Eager to profit from the circumstances, the firm's owners decided that simple expansion
of the Spider production lines would not guarantee future orders when the fighting slowed
down. So a new design was sanctioned, with the limited resources available for the required
expansion.
With an eye to future expansion, Nimakachi was eager to incorporate as much new and
recovered technology as was available from the Draconis Combine. The Venom was born. The
Combine military was so pleased with this design that it immediately placed an order for
production of the Venom in large numbers.
Capabilities:
The Venom is a heavier version of the old Spider produced on Tematagi. It is 35 tons and
uses Kallon FWL special ferro-fibrous armor. The new design also has an extralight engine,
the Vox 280 XL, in order to keep space available for increased firepower. The weapons
featured by the design are four of the new Tronel XII medium pulse lasers.
The movement capabilities of the Venom are identical to those of the original Spider.
Since the phenomenal distances covered and the amount of control a pilot has during a jump
were paramount in the original design, changes would have been counterproductive.
There are two drawbacks that could not be corrected. First, the 'Mech's armor is light.
The engineers are hoping that the movement capabilities of this design are sufficient
compensation. The second problem, which is compounded by the first, is the extra-light
design of the engine. Any reasonable penetration into the left or right torso would more
than likely penetrate the engine's shielding.
Like its predecessor, the Venom is successful because of its maneuverability.
Deployment:
The first Venom came off the production line in January 3050, and has seen limited field
testing so far. Theodore Kurita has seen fit to have all new designs sent to areas near the
Periphery to protect the border against bandits and for potential punitive strikes. However,
several of the new 'Mech designs have also been spotted patrolling worlds in Dieron, near
the Terran frontier.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel (C) 2.00
Engine: 245 XL (C) 6.00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 7
Heat Sinks (Double): 10 [20] 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 62 3.50
Type: Ferro-Fibrous (C)
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 8
Center Torso: 11 7
Center Torso (rear): 3
R/L Torso: 8 7
R/L Torso (rear): 3
R/L Arm: 6 6
R/L Leg: 8 6
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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ECM Suite (C) CT 1 1.00
Targeting Computer CT 1 1.00
CASE II (C) RT 1 0.50
Jump Jet RT 1 0.50
MML 3 w/ Artemis IV FCS RT 2 1.50
MML 3 (Ammo 33) [SRM / Inferno] RT 1 1.00
MML 3 (Ammo 40) [LRM / Artemis IV] RT 1 1.00
Active Probe (C) LT 1 1.00
Flamer LT 1 1.00
2 Jump Jets LT 2 1.00
TAG (C) LT 1 1.00
Medium Pulse Laser (C) RA 1 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser (C) LA 1 2.00
2 Jump Jets RL 2 1.00
2 Jump Jets LL 2 1.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 31
TP: BM, SZ: 1, TMM: 3, MV: 14"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 2 / (L) 0*, OV: 0
Armor (A): 2, Structure (S): 2
Specials: CASEII, ECM, IF0*, PRB, RCN, TAG
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