Digging through my notes, I found this old design. I may have posted it on the previous incarnation of the board, but couldn't find it here. I think the only thing I didn't explicitly state was one ton of AMS ammo per system. Despite appearances, I don't have HMA, so all the numbers are hand jammed. If anything's off, I'd appreciate corrections.
Vessel Technical Readout
Class/Model/Name: LCF-R21
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3054
Vessel Type: Aerospace Fighter
Rules: Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set: Tech Manual
Mass: 65 tons
Power Plant: Edasich 195XL Fusion
Safe Thrust: 5
Maximum Thrust: 8
Armor Type: Standard
Armament:
2 Maxell ER Large Lasers
10 Maxell Small Lasers
1 Maxell Medium Laser
2 SureFire 444 Anti-Missile Systems
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==Overview:==
When Lockheed/CBM switched production from the older LCF-R15 to the
upgraded R16 model in 3052, a missed memo within the procurement department
resulted in a surplus stock of Maxell small lasers. The responsible
executive, in an effort to cover the mistake, generated a story about "the
R20 upgrade, of course". This white lie quickly gained a life of its own,
until two years later, the first R21 rolled off the production line. With no
actual design requirements beyond "use up the remaining stock of small lasers"
and "make it look something like the R20", the design engineers were unable to
justify access to Lockheed's production run of ferro-aluminum armor. This
actually worked in their favor, as it allowed them to fit one more small laser
into each wing. The only truly novel feature of the R21 was the addition of a
pair of anti-missile systems in the nose, which was justified as necessary
given the resurgence in naval technology at the time. The success of this
argument, however, bought the designers ten extra months of long hours to
implement refit kits to address shortcomings in electronic warfare
capabilities and the consequent havoc the solutions wreaked on the
notoriously troublesome communications and targeting systems.
==Capabilities:==
Like its predecessor, the R21 drops the R16's missile systems in favor of
energy weapons and increased armor. Double heat sinks provide sufficient heat
dissipation to enable continuous firing of the forward weapon systems. Working
from existing R20 air frames left insufficient room in the tail to mount the
R16's pulse laser once the new Edasich engine was installed, forcing retention
of the R20's original Maxell medium. Five point defense lasers in each wing
provide protection while the R21 closes its targets, while providing the
ability to switch to offense once in close. The increased armor protection
combines with the paired anti-missile systems to insure maximum survivability
throughout the R21's mission profile.
==Variants:==
Two refit kits are available for the R21, each replacing an anti-missile
system in the nose. The dorsal AMS can be replaced with an active probe,
while removal of the ventral system facilitates the installation of an ECM
suite. Lockheed/CBM refuses to comment on the sourcing for this equipment,
and charges well above the going rate for the electronics alone. Close
examination of the kits reveals extensive removal of serial numbers and other
identifying information, though the design is consistent with known Capellan
systems, and Capellan spare parts fit perfectly.
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Class/Model/Name: Lucifer LCF-R21
Mass: 65 tons
Equipment: Mass
Power Plant: 195 XL Fusion 4.00
Thrust: Safe Thrust: 5
Maximum Thrust: 8
Structural Integrity: 6 .00
Total Heat Sinks: 18 Double 8.00
Fuel: 5.00
Cockpit & Attitude Thrusters: 3.00
Armor Type: Standard (416 total armor pts) 26.00
Standard Scale Armor Pts
Location: L / R
Nose: 143
Left/Right Wings: 91/91
Aft: 91
Weapons and Equipment Loc SRV MRV LRV ERV Heat Mass
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2 ER Large Lasers Nose 16 16 16 -- 24 10.00
2 Anti-Missile Systems Nose -- -- -- -- 2 3.00
5 Small Lasers RW 15 -- -- -- 5 2.50
5 Small Lasers LW 15 -- -- -- 5 2.50
1 Medium Laser Aft 5 -- -- -- 3 1.00
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TOTALS: Heat: 39 65.00
Tons Left: .00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 6,479,912.5 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,969
Cost per BV: 3,290.97
Damage Factors: SRV = 46; MRV = 16; LRV = 16; ERV = 0
