Morgan Blake
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Post by Morgan Blake on Oct 15, 2005 20:35:22 GMT -5
BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Verfolger VR5-R
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3063
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Standard design
Mass: 65 tons
Chassis: AR-6b Endo Steel Endo Steel
Power Plant: 325 VOX XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type: Royal-7 Standard Standard
Armament:
1 Energizer ER PPC
3 Defiance B3M Medium Lasers
1 Mydron LB 10-X AC
1 Sure Fire 444 Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Arc-Royal Mechworks
Location: Arc-Royal
Communications System: K9 Comms System
Targeting & Tracking System: Type V Bloodhound T&T System
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==Overview:==
This Kell Hound BattleMech was designed to supplement the popular
Wolfhound, working in concert with the light 'Mech to bring down much larger
game. Its name, the Verfolger, means "pursuer" or "tracker" in the Alliance's
native Deutsch (German). Cynics have also noted that another possible
translation, when used in a political context, is "persecutor." When Katherine
Steiner-Davion still sat the throne of the Lyran Alliance, this may have been
a not-too-subtle notice of Morgan Kell's continuing challenge of her reign.
==Capabilities:==
Only slightly slower than the Wolfhound, the Verfolger relies on a 325
VOX extralight engine and an endo steel chassis to save enough mass that this
hunter might carry some heavy armor and armament. Twelve and a half tons of
Royal-7 standard can put off even an assault 'Mech for a time, while its
Surefire Anti-Missile System provides extra protection in the case of
missile-saturation attacks. This is extremely important, as the Verfolger's
fighting style tends to emphasize staying time versus quick knockdown power.
The Verfolger can hunt alone as well as it can in a pack. Its Energizer
PPC carves into an enemy from long range, opening up wounds to be exploited by
the Mydron LB-X autocannon. Three tons of ammunition gives the 'Mech staying
power in a long fight, and traditionally at least two tons of this is devoted
to cluster munitions. Lacking jump jets for close-in tactical maneuvers,
Verfolger MechWarriors tend to keep away from point-blank confrontations. In
the case of a faster 'Mech pushing forward, however, the Verfolger can add in
its three medium lasers for solid point-defense. The 'Mech carries enough heat
dissipation capability to handle full weapons fire for quite a while before
being threatened by heat-driven shutdown, another feature well-liked by
Verfolger pilots.
==Deployment==
Verfolgers were available as early as 3063. During the civil war,
deployment of the Verfolger was mostly limited to the Kell Hounds and a few of
their "training farm" mercenary allies. A rare few of the ARDC defending
regiments were also allowed to purchase this 'Mech. In the mercenary ranks, a
Verfolger was always paired with at least one Wolfhound, and it was not
unusual to see a "hunting pack" lance comprised of one Verfolger and three
Wolfhounds.
During the final assault on Tharkad, and in the months since the end of
the war, the Archon convinced Colonel Dan Allard to release several Verfolgers
from his command in an effort to shore up holes in other allied units. The
performance of these machines has led to recent orders from half a dozen Lyran
Alliance commands for more Verfolgers. Whether the Kell Hounds can-or
will-fill these orders remains to be seen.
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Type/Model: Verfolger VR5-R
Mass: 65 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 104 pts Endo Steel 14 3.50
(Endo Steel Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine: 325 XL Fusion 12 12.00
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 13 Double [26] 0 3.00
Gyro: 4 4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
Armor Factor: 200 pts Standard 0 12.50
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 21 31
Center Torso (Rear): 8
L/R Side Torso: 15 24/24
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 6/6
L/R Arm: 10 20/20
L/R Leg: 15 26/26
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 ER PPC RA 15 3 7.00
1 Medium Laser RT 3 1 1.00
1 Medium Laser LT 3 1 1.00
1 LB 10-X AC LT 2 30 9 14.00
(Ammo Locations: 3 RT)
1 Medium Laser CT 3 1 1.00
1 Anti-Missile System HD 1 24 3 2.50
(Ammo Locations: 2 RT)
CASE Equipment: RT 1 .50
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TOTALS: 27 70 65.00
Crits & Tons Left: 8 .00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 14,413,959 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,370
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