|
|
|
Mordel's Bar & Grill |
|
  |
» |
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Kraken
Federated Suns
Marshal
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 2755
Location: United States
|
 Posted: 03-Sep-2012 10:12 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
  |
|
Base chassis: 9B Victor
Alterations:
*Replace the 15 standard head sinks with 13 doubles; one heat sink will go in the left arm.
*Replace the AC/20 with a RAC/5.
*Add CASE to each side torso.
*Mount an LRM 5 in the left torso with a full ton of ammo.
*Mount a medium laser in the right torso.
*Mount a machine gun in the left arm, with a half ton of ammo in the left torso.
Although the Victor was meant as a support mech, its load-out makes it little more than a heavy urban combat machine; none of its weapons can hit targets beyond 270 meters, meaning that even with jump jets it's still just a big target in open-air battles. Adding insult to injury is the fact that two of its four weapons require ammunition; once the ammo is expended, it's reduced to merely having the firepower of a light mech.
Going to the RAC solves a number of problems. Not only is it a lot lighter, it runs a lot cooler and takes up less internal space; while individual shots might not do as much damage, selective use of the multi-shot feature can remedy the matter in short order.
Installing an LRM 5 launcher gives the mech the token ability to engage targets at range, meaning that opposing units can no longer snipe with impunity. Note that the machine still retains the SRM 4; the pair are simply bundled together.
Adding a third medium laser gives the machine another weapon that can be relied upon in case the ammunition for all of the weapons goes dry. Furthermore, by locating the weapon in the torso, the pilot won't be left without options in case the left arm is knocked off; he'll still have that torso laser to help see it back to the rear lines.
The inclusion of the machine gun is a nod to the original 9A prototype, which had an array of anti-infantry weapons. Not only does this increase the overall firepower of the machine, it gives the machine token defense against infantry and battle armor.
Thoughts?
Thanks.
_________________
"I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat." -Edgar Allen Poe"I knew there was something special about you, but I never realized you were really a cat." Wolfwood to a random cat (Trigun)
|
|
| Back to top |
  
|
Vagabond
Mercenary
Mr. Referee
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 5801
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 04-Sep-2012 07:11 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
why not use a flamer rather than the MG?
_________________
one must work hard to cultivate the mind and body. and one must always cultivate the mind.
//^(^_^)^\\
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Kraken
Federated Suns
Marshal
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 2755
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 04-Sep-2012 08:05 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
I don't have Heavy Metal operational right now, and so I'm having to compute everything - including heat - in my heat.
_________________
"I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat." -Edgar Allen Poe"I knew there was something special about you, but I never realized you were really a cat." Wolfwood to a random cat (Trigun)
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Sleeping Dragon
Draconis Combine
Tai-i
Joined: 06-Apr-2005 00:00
Posts: 4820
Location: Czech Republic
|
| Posted: 05-Sep-2012 12:44 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
This somehow feels like lacking in the punch department. Sure it has actually greater firepower than the original, but the feeling is there. I don't know, but I prefer my big mechs equipped with something for punching through moderate armour with single hit. Not bad otherwise.
_________________
The dragon NEVER sleeps!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Vagabond
Mercenary
Mr. Referee
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 5801
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 06-Sep-2012 19:09 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
| Code: | Victor VTR-9R
Mass: 80 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 8,341,320 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,722
Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 320 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 Rotary AC/5
3 Medium Lasers
1 LRM-5
1 SRM-4
1 Machine Gun
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
================================================================================
Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard 122 points 8.00
Engine: Fusion Engine 320 22.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 13(26) 3.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 184 11.50
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 25 30
Center Torso (rear) 15
L/R Torso 17 20
L/R Torso (rear) 10
L/R Arm 13 15
L/R Leg 17 20
================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
SRM-4 LT 3 1 2.00
LRM-5 LT 2 1 2.00
Rotary AC/5 RA 1 6 10.00
2 Medium Lasers LA 6 2 2.00
Machine Gun LA 0 1 0.50
@Rotary AC/5 (60) RT - 3 3.00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1.00
@SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
@MG (1/2) (100) LT - 1 0.50
Free Critical Slots: 21
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 17
4j 5 5 1 0 4 0 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
|
| Code: | Victor VTR-9R-2
Mass: 80 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 8,345,820 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,722
Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 320 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 Rotary AC/5
3 Medium Lasers
1 LRM-5
1 SRM-4
1 Flamer
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
================================================================================
Equipment Type Rating Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard 122 points 8.00
Engine: Fusion Engine 320 22.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 13(26) 3.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 184 11.50
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1.00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 25 30
Center Torso (rear) 15
L/R Torso 17 20
L/R Torso (rear) 10
L/R Arm 13 15
L/R Leg 17 20
================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
SRM-4 LT 3 1 2.00
LRM-5 LT 2 1 2.00
Rotary AC/5 RA 1 6 10.00
2 Medium Lasers LA 6 2 2.00
Flamer LA 3 1 1.00
@Rotary AC/5 (60) RT - 3 3.00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1.00
@SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 22
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 17
4j 5 5 1 0 4 0 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
|
_________________
one must work hard to cultivate the mind and body. and one must always cultivate the mind.
//^(^_^)^\\
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Vagabond
Mercenary
Mr. Referee
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 5801
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 06-Sep-2012 19:10 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
btw... that is made via Solaris Skunk Werks
_________________
one must work hard to cultivate the mind and body. and one must always cultivate the mind.
//^(^_^)^\\
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Kraken
Federated Suns
Marshal
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 2755
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 06-Sep-2012 19:58 Post subject: rough mod - Victor 9R |
|
|
Thanks.
I actually should be getting some homework done right now, and so I'll likely download it later.
_________________
"I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat." -Edgar Allen Poe"I knew there was something special about you, but I never realized you were really a cat." Wolfwood to a random cat (Trigun)
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
| |
» |
All times are GMT-05:00 |
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
