Simple Whitworth MRM refits

[Empyrus]

I don't mind MRMs. And because the Whitworth is reasonably common in the Draconis Combine, it should use DC's native equipment.

One medium laser and the LRMs are replaced with a C3 slave and triple MRM-10 batteris, respectively. Two tons of ammo is more than adequate for the MRMs. Left-over weight went to a ton of armor, though i will admit the half a ton is arguably wasted.

Of course, this turns the 'Mech into a direct fire support machine. Has somewhat more firepower but it is also hot enough it might not be able to make good use of that firepower. But it is rather Kuritan. Including lack of double heat sinks...

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Whitworth WTH-C

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3055
Cost: 3 066 933 C-Bills
Battle Value: 887

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 160 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
Armament:
    3  MRM-10s
    2  Medium Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4,00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                160                       6,00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2,00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0,00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2,00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3,00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 137                  9,00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     10           14       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           20       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1,00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1,00
MRM-10                                       RT        4         2         3,00
MRM-10                                       LT        4         2         3,00
MRM-10                                       CT        4         2         3,00
C3 Computer (Slave)                          HD        0         1         1,00
@MRM-10 (24)                                 RT        -         1         1,00
@MRM-10 (24)                                 LT        -         1         1,00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 30

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 9
4j         2       2       0       0      2     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: C3S, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Alternatively, we'll keep it even simpler:
Both LRMs are replaced with MRM-10s and a C3 slave is added along with some extra heat sinks.

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Whitworth WTH-C

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3055
Cost: 3 047 333 C-Bills
Battle Value: 909

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 160 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
Armament:
    2  MRM-10s
    3  Medium Lasers
    1  C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4,00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                160                       6,00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2,00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             13                        3,00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2,00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3,00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 128                  8,00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     10           12       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           18       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1,00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1,00
MRM-10                                       RT        4         2         3,00
MRM-10                                       LT        4         2         3,00
C3 Computer (Slave)                          CT        0         1         1,00
Medium Laser                                 HD        3         1         1,00
@MRM-10 (24)                                 RT        -         1         1,00
@MRM-10 (24)                                 LT        -         1         1,00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 28

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 9
4j         3       3       0       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: C3S, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Ultimately, both kinda ruin the point of the Whitworth which is indirect fire-support. But i figure these are the kind of things that Kuritans might have done so...
Before someone suggests slapping the C3 to a standard Whitworth, i'll note that the LRM indirect fire doesn't benefit from C3 so it is as pointless modification as the official one that removes MLs for Artemis IV system.

[Red Pins]

Nice.  I think you need to go to an XL, though.  I wouldn't want to carry an MRM that close without being able to run for my life.  I think the best use of MRMs I ever found was the Jenner variant with 3 MRM-10s and a pair of standard MLs a fan TRO.

[Empyrus]

It is a refit, not a factory rebuild. So no XL engine.
Besides, the Whitworth is not an unit where i'd cram an XL engine under any circumstances, i'll just pick something purpose built if i need fast LRM carrier (the Dervish and Trebuchet come to mind, or even the Assassin). Pre Clan-Invasion, the Whitworth is a cheap, simple fire support design, post-Clan Invasion it is to be relegated into second-line units and militia roles mostly.

That said, i'll make a fast 40-ton fire support design later...

[Luciora]

 Compare it to the S version that carries paired SRM-6s.  You just made it able to reach out a bit further. 

[Red Pins]

What about the Apollo system?  Would it make more sense to use a single launcher, and go with a hunchback-style approach, all or nothing?

[Empyrus]

Well, the Apollo FCS is not available in 3055. And when it becomes available, it is experimental tech, again not field-refit material.
And the thing is terrible anyway. Yes yes, it removes the +1 penalty but i dislike the cluster hit-penalty more, because the thing about MRMs is that they have large rack sizes for their size and cluster penalty goes against that.

Compare it to the S version that carries paired SRM-6s.  You just made it able to reach out a bit further. 

I'm aware. Hence the first modification which uses three MRMs rather than merely two.
And the S variant is comparatively rare since it is extinct by the FedCom Civil War. Perhaps they got turned into these...

[fallen]

I like these Withworths.  They would be great opforce for city campaigns!   >:D