BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Buccaneer "Queen of Spades" JST-BCN-1C
Designer: Simon Jester
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 55
Role: Skirmisher
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Dark Age / 3099
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Advanced
Total Cost: 14,031,065 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,488
Chassis: "Fell Off" the Back of a Truck Endo Steel
Power Plant: Clan Sea Fox 330 XL
Walking Speed: 64.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph [118.8 kph]
Jump Jets: Clan Standard 14X Series Improved
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: "Fell Off" the Back of a Truck Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Clan Diamond Shark ER Large Laser (C)
1 Clan Diamond Shark Streak SRM 6 (C)
2 Series PPS-XIX ER Medium Pulse Lasers (C)
Manufacturer: Detroit Consolidated MechWorks, Vengeance Incorporated
Primary Factory: Detroit (DCMW), Canopus IV (DCMW), Haven Star Cluster (VI), Tortuga Prime (VI)
Communications: Clan-enhanced Angst Discom
Targeting & Tracking: Clan Diamond Shark with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Overview:
The Buccaneer "Queen of Spades" JST-BCN-1C is a crown jewel in the arsenal of Simon "Jester"
Adams, the notorious pirate lord of the Detroit frontier. Born from the wreckage of a Clan
Sea Fox supply convoy ambushed in the Tortuga Veil in 3099, this custom refit of the BCN-3R
melds Inner Sphere ingenuity with Clan precision, embodying Jester’s penchant for chaos
and flair. Stripping the original’s eclectic weaponry, Jester’s rogue engineers
installed a Clan ER Large Laser, a Streak SRM 6, and twin ER Medium Pulse Lasers, all synced
to a Clan Diamond Shark Advanced Targeting Computer for surgical strikes. Enhanced with
Triple-Strength Myomer (TSM) and five Clan Improved Jump Jets, the "Queen" dances across
battlefields with lethal grace. Painted in a striking black-and-purple scheme with a
spade-crowned skull on its chest, this ’Mech is a psychological terror, taunting foes
while delivering devastating blows—a perfect reflection of Jester’s Reavers’ ruthless
style.
Capabilities:
Powered by a Clan Sea Fox 330 XL engine, the "Queen of Spades" achieves a base speed of 64.8
kph walking and 97.2 kph running, boosted to 118.8 kph when its Triple-Strength Myomer
activates under heat buildup (+2 MP at 9+ heat). Five Clan Standard 14X Series Improved Jump
Jets grant a 150-meter jump range, enhancing its skirmishing agility. Its armament delivers
a 31-point alpha strike: the Clan ER Large Laser (10 damage, range 19 hexes), the Clan
Streak SRM 6 (12 damage, range 9 hexes), and two ER Medium Pulse Lasers (7 damage each,
range 8 hexes, +2 to-hit). The 2-ton Advanced Targeting Computer provides a +2 to-hit bonus
for linked weapons, amplifying Jester’s Called Shot mastery. Thirteen Clan Double Heat
Sinks dissipate 26 heat against the 32 generated by a full alpha (net +6, or +9 with
jumping), with TSM kicking in at +9 heat for a strength and speed boost. Protected by 9.5
tons of Clan Ferro-Fibrous armor (173 points), it balances durability and mobility, while 3
tons of Streak SRM ammo (45 shots) ensure sustained missile barrages. The small cockpit
saves weight, though it increases pilot vulnerability—a risk Jester’s elite embrace.
Deployment:
The "Queen of Spades" JST-BCN-1C is a rare, elite ’Mech deployed by Jester’s inner
circle within the Reavers. Crafted in Detroit Consolidated MechWorks’ clandestine
workshops and refined at Vengeance Incorporated’s Tortuga Prime base, it incorporates Clan
salvage from the 3099 Sea Fox convoy raid. It shines in hit-and-run raids, leveraging its
jump jets and TSM-enhanced speed to outmaneuver foes, while its precise weaponry cripples
critical components. Its debut in the 3100 Canopian border clash saw it leap into a
Magistracy lance, shredding a Centurion’s cockpit with a single ER Large Laser shot.
Jester pairs it with his "Jester’s Gambit" for devastating flanking maneuvers or the "Ace
of Diamonds" for rapid assaults, its spade motif and holo-projected taunts demoralizing
enemies. A handful of Reaver lieutenants have fielded refitted versions, though none match
the "Queen’s" pristine Clan components or garish livery.
Variants:
As a bespoke design, the "Queen of Spades" has no official variants, but Jester’s
engineers have speculated on adaptations:
JST-BCN-2C: A recon variant could replace the Streak SRM 6 and 2 tons of ammo with a Clan
Active Probe (1.5 tons) and TAG (1 ton), dropping one jump jet, shifting to spotting (BV
~2,400).
JST-BCN-3C: A brawler version might swap the ER Large Laser for a Clan Large Pulse Laser (10
damage, range 10, +2 to-hit) and add a Clan Flamer (1 ton) for heat management, boosting BV
to ~2,550.
These remain theoretical, as Jester favors the current skirmisher configuration’s blend of
mobility and firepower.
Notable MechWarriors:
"Spade" Jericho Kane: A 29-year-old Reaver lieutenant, Jericho pilots the "Queen of Spades"
with Piloting 4, Gunnery 2, and Tactics 3. A former Clan Sea Fox bondsman turned pirate, his
precision—boosted by the Advanced Targeting Computer (+2 to-hit)—shone in the 3100
Canopian clash, where he jumped behind a Centurion and vaporized its cockpit. His
black-and-purple ’Mech, marked with a spade-crowned skull, is a feared symbol among
Jester’s skirmishers.
"Knave" Tasha Voss: A 27-year-old Reaver scout, Voss piloted a refitted JST-BCN-1C during a
3101 raid on Haven Star Cluster. With Piloting 3 and Gunnery 3, she used its TSM-enhanced
speed to chase down a fleeing Locust, landing a Streak SRM salvo that crippled its leg. Her
success earned her a permanent spot in Jester’s elite, though she often rotates to her
Brigand LDT-5.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel (C) 3.00
Engine: 330 XL (C) 12.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9 [11]
Jumping MP: 5 (C)
Heat Sinks (Double): 13 [26] (C) 3.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Small (C) 2.00
Armor Factor: 173 9.50
Type: Ferro-Fibrous (C)
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 18 30
Center Torso (rear): 6
R/L Torso: 13 21
R/L Torso (rear): 5
R/L Arm: 9 18
R/L Leg: 13 20
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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Improved Jump Jet (C) CT 2 1.00
2 Improved Jump Jets (C) RT 4 2.00
2 Improved Jump Jets (C) LT 4 2.00
Streak SRM 6 (C) LT 2 3.00
Streak SRM 6 (Ammo 45) (C) LT 3 3.00
ER Large Laser (C) RA 1 4.00
Targeting Computer (C) RA 2 2.00
2 ER Medium Pulse Lasers (C) LA 4 4.00
Triple-Strength Myomer -- 6 0.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 40
TP: BM, SZ: 2, TMM: 2, MV: 12"/10"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 2, OV: 0
Armor (A): 6, Structure (S): 3
Specials: CASE, TSM
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