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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #30 on: 05 July 2011, 06:50:50 »
P 74, Sokar page.

Capabilities section, second paragraph, last sentence:

Quote
..., they cantake down...

Need a space between "can" and "take".
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #31 on: 05 July 2011, 09:11:39 »
Per the Rumble Seat quirk rule on p. 205 ("This Design Quirk may not be taken by any unit that employs a Small Cockpit, Torso-Mounted Cockpit, has the Cramped Cockpit Design Quirk, or is classified in the Light or Ultra-Light weight class.") the following units may not have a rumble seat:

Scorpion Minesweeper, p. 33 (light vehicle)
Wolfhound WLF-2H, p. 105 (light 'Mech)
Legionnaire LGN-2F, p. 111 (torso-mounted cockpit)
Ti T'sang DDC TSG-9DDC, p. 121 (small cockpit)
Barghest BGS-4T, p. 127 (small cockpit)
Grasshopper GHR-7P, p. 129 (torso-mounted cockpit)



Deep Lord RCL-ZIM MilitiaMech, p. 125
delete "No Ejection System" quirk - it is an IndustrialMech, they do not feature ejection systems unless equipped as a construction item
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #32 on: 05 July 2011, 14:09:50 »
p. 130 THR-C4 Thunder, Variants section
"Ceres Metals continues to produce the stealth-armored THR2L at Capella,"
THR2L should be THR-2L.

p.174 TR-13G Transit
"Within the month, the Confederation had sold all of the facilities Ceres Metals Industries,"
Missing "to" between "facilities" and "Ceres".

p.190 Vengeance-DC PWS
"Thus, when a Canopian Vengeance DropShip mounting capital missiles appeared along The Republic border,"
"The Republic" should be "the Republic".  We ain't talkin' about a Plato classic here.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #33 on: 05 July 2011, 14:30:49 »
again

Deep Lord RCL-ZIM MilitiaMech, p. 124

Capabilities, 2nd sentence: "The treads of the Dig Lord could be removed and replaced with legs..."

Neither the art, nor the stats of the Dig Lord have treads - both feature plain old legs. There is no reference in the text, and - for completeness' sake - the RS MWDA1 MiningMech does not feature Treads, either. Thus:

Delete first half of sentence.


(Possible explanation: the DA miniature showed tracks, but they were never implemented in BT)
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #34 on: 05 July 2011, 15:56:40 »
Legionnaire LGN-2F, p. 110

possible errata - Variants

The paragraph begins with "The Legionnaire 2F can be found in nearly every regiment..." and then goes on to describe limited deployment in Kuritan, Lyran and FWL space. Then it describes the -1X and the -2F deployment at end. Based on this, the probable suggestion is:

replace "The Legionnaire 2F can be..." with "The Legionnaire 2D can be..."
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #35 on: 06 July 2011, 01:20:47 »
An errata of errata
In the third paragraph under Capabilities, change: “Originally used by StarCorps for their WHM-8D, with production switching…” to “Originally used by StarCorps for the WHM-8L line, with production switching…”

As stated in the thread, the Warhammer should be a -4L, not -8L. 
The MUL shows no -8L model.  ;)

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #36 on: 06 July 2011, 01:33:45 »
Because Demos did so first, another errata of errata...

   Add the following additional line below the listed credits:
   â€œCatalyst Game Labs would also like to thank the following on-line personalities who helped catch a few last-minute mistakes: FedComGirl, Demos, DarkISI, Dread Moores, Jal Phoenix, Jymset, Kojak, Mbear, Moonsword, Neufeld, Orin, Revanche, Snake Eyes, Youngblood. “

replace "Jymset" with "jymset"

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #37 on: 06 July 2011, 02:00:58 »
Hello,

Corrections to corrections noted.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #38 on: 06 July 2011, 06:14:14 »
Possible error, and if not, something to keep aware of when doing the record sheets.

Thunderbolt IIC (p. 150)
Under Variants
A heavy-duty gyro and ECM suite add to its resiliency.

Heavy Duty Gyro's are not presently available to the Clans, under standard/advanced rules, unless it's a hybrid design. Not sure if that's intentional.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #39 on: 06 July 2011, 06:26:05 »
pg 146, Ursus III fluff:
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...can use a variety of ammunitions, including ...
Is "ammunitions" a word? I don't see it in any dictionary.

Suggested fix:
Quote
can use a variety of ammunition types,
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #40 on: 06 July 2011, 07:05:19 »
Possible error, and if not, something to keep aware of when doing the record sheets.

Thunderbolt IIC (p. 150)
Under Variants
A heavy-duty gyro and ECM suite add to its resiliency.

Heavy Duty Gyro's are not presently available to the Clans, under standard/advanced rules, unless it's a hybrid design. Not sure if that's intentional.

Intentional.
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #41 on: 06 July 2011, 14:58:34 »
TRO Prototypes PDF
Barghest, Page 127

Problem Text:
"Notes: *These weapons are mounted in a Quad
BattleMech Turret; Features the following Design Quirks:
EM Interference, Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large
Laser), Rumble Seat."
Problem Explanation:
I saw that Rumble Seat was removed, but in addition to that, my reading of SO is that EM Interference applies to a specific weapon, like Improved Cooling Jacket. I think either weapon would work, but making it the ERLL would be cruel since the C3 is half the point of the 'Mech. Of course, I fight Lyrans more than I play as them, so either works for me.
Suggested Solution:
"Notes: *These weapons are mounted in a Quad
BattleMech Turret; Features the following Design Quirks:
EM Interference (ER Medium Laser), Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large
Laser)."
OR
"Notes: *These weapons are mounted in a Quad
BattleMech Turret; Features the following Design Quirks:
EM Interference (ER Large Laser), Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large
Laser)."


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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #42 on: 06 July 2011, 15:24:11 »
TRO: Prototypes (PDF)
Pegasus, Pg 38, Capabilities, 4th Paragraph
Passage:

The Pegasus' usual pair of SRM 6 racks was replaced
with a single Streak SRM 6 rack. The single medium laser
of the standard Pegasus was replaced with a pair of advanced
X-Pulse weapons. These modern descendants of
the original weapon deliver firepower with greater accuracy
and ammo-efficiency.

Issue:
Incorrect information.  Lasers don't use ammunition.

Suggested correction:
The Pegasus' usual pair of SRM 6 racks was replaced
with a single Streak SRM 6 rack. The single medium laser
of the standard Pegasus was replaced with a pair of advanced
X-Pulse weapons.  These modern descendants of
the original weapon deliver firepower with greater accuracy.
« Last Edit: 24 October 2012, 18:55:46 by Xotl »

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #43 on: 06 July 2011, 16:07:52 »
TRO: Prototypes (PDF)
Phalanx, Pg 44, Deployment
Passage:

Sales have
been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—most
infantry brigades can usually be found with at least a platoon
attached—but they rarely found in armor units.

Issue:
Missing word.

Suggested correction:
Sales have
been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—most
infantry brigades can usually be found with at least a platoon
attached—but they are rarely found in armor units.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #44 on: 06 July 2011, 20:33:24 »
Hello,

The following is the latest errata. Deleting earlier comment for clarity:

TOC/CREDITS
Credits (p. 3):
   Add the following names to the Playtester/Factchecker credits (in proper alphabetical order by last name):  Joel Bancroft-Connors, Blake Cetnar, Chris Marti, Andreas Rudolf, Mark Yingling
   Add the following additional line below the listed credits:
   â€œCatalyst Game Labs would also like to thank the following on-line personalities who helped catch a few last-minute mistakes: 00Dawg, CVC, DarkISI, Demos, Diplominator, Dread Moores, FedComGirl, Jal Phoenix, jymset, Kojak, MadCapellan, mbear, Moonsword, Neufeld, Orin, Revanche, Snake Eyes, Youngblood. “


INTRO
How to Use this Book (p. 5):
At the end of the paragraph that begins with Caveat, change: “Technology Upgrade: 3090 chapter (p. 204).” to “Technology Upgrade: 3090 chapter (p. 204).”


BATTLE ARMOR
Hauberk Commando (p. 14):
In the first paragraph, change: “Based on this experience, a field-expedient refit—nicknamed the Hauberk II—replaced the LRMs with dual Magshots taken from fallen Cavalier suits.” to “Based on this experience, a field-expedient refit—nicknamed the Hauberk II—replaced the LRMs with dual Magshots taken from fallen Infiltrator II suits.”


VEHICLES
Lexan Helo (p. 24):
Last paragraph under Capabilities, change: “The Lexan can provide targeting telemetry for indirectly-fired LRMs, but the feature is disabled by the factory and must be enabled through by a software bypass that voids the Lexan’s warranty.” to “The Lexan can provide targeting telemetry for indirectly-fired LRMs, but the feature is disabled at the factory and can only be enabled by a software bypass that voids the Lexan’s warranty.”
Also, in the Deployment paragraph, change: “Arc-Royal Province” to “Arc-Royal Theater”.

Skulker (p. 27):
Change the tonnage value for the Power Amplifier from “.1” to “.5”

Warrior S-9 Helicopter (p. 29):
In the Battle Value, change “668” to “688”

Cavalry Infiltrator (p. 30):
In the last paragraph under Capabilities, DELETE the following sentence: “The decision to expand the infantry bay from three tons to four greatly increased demand for the Cavalry as a transport and infiltration VTOL.”

Scorpion Minesweeper (p. 33):
In the Notes, DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Pegasus (p. 38):
In the fourth paragraph under Capabilities, change: “These modern descendants of the original weapon deliver firepower...” to “These modern descendants of the original weapons deliver firepower...”

Phalanx (p. 44):
In the paragraph under Deployment, change: “Sales have been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—most infantry brigades can usually be found with at least a platoon attached—but they rarely found in armor units.” to “Sales have been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—many infantry brigades can usually be found with at least one or two attached—but they are rarely found in armor units.”

Fulcrum (Hybrid) (p. 48):
In the stat block, under Armament, change: “2 Poland Main Model C Magshot Gauss Rifles” to “3 Poland Main Model C Magshot Gauss Rifles”

Vedette V7 (p. 50):
Second paragraph under Capabilities, change: “Many detractors claim that much of this equipment could have been kept if it the bombast laser taken out instead of the autocannon…” to “Many detractors claim that much of this equipment could have been kept if the bombast laser had been taken out instead of the autocannon…”
Also, in the first paragraph under Deployment, change: “It basic setup, with better armor…” to “Its basic setup, with better armor…”

Heavy NLRM Carrier (p. 59):
In the Weapons and Ammo list, change “Ammo (NLRM) 48” to “Ammo (NLRM) 32” (Leave Tonnage listing as “4”.)

Challenger Mk. XV (p. 61):
For the Technology Base, change “Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)” to “Technology Base: Inner Sphere”

Kalki (p. 64):
In the last paragraph under Overview, change: “Kallon proved unable to improve the Kalki’s low land speed and internal ammunition difficulties, but did prove dramatically improve durability and reliability.” to “Though Kallon was unable to address the Kalki’s low land speed and internal ammunition difficulties, they did dramatically enhance its durability and reliability.”

Sokar (p. 72):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: “…they cantake down all but the heaviest suit in seconds.” to “…they can take down all but the heaviest suit in seconds.”

Vidar (p. 78):
Throughout this page, change all instances of: “Bjorn & Benson” to “Benson & Bjorn”; all instances of  “Bjorn and Benson” should also be “Benson and Bjorn”;  finally, change “Kinsey” to “Kingsley”


PROTOMECHS
Svartalfa (p. 90):
In the last paragraph under Capabilities, change: “A pilot of Elemental breeding is a possible with the Svartalfa, but it can be easily reconfigured for a snug fit for smaller pilots.” to “A pilot of Elemental breeding could even operate the Svartalfa, though it is a far more comfortable fit for smaller pilots.”


’MECHS
Spindrift (p. 98):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: “The laser reflective armor proved particularly disappointing, as it repeatedly failed to stop short range torpedoes and fared worse against ballistic weaponry above water.” To “The laser reflective armor proved particularly disappointing, as it repeatedly breached from simple collisions both underwater and on the surface.”

Stiletto (p. 102):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: “Its top speed was increased by over thirty kilometers per hour.” to “Its top speed was increased by over twenty kilometers per hour.”

Wolfhound (p. 105):
In the Notes, DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Legionnaire (p. 110):
In the first (ginormous!) paragraph under Capabilities, change the first two instances of “2F” to “2X”. (The author is starting with a description of the experimental prototype.)
Also in this same paragraph, change the following text: “It was more susceptible to damage from ballistic and missile weapons, and simulations showed it would provide additional protection for the Legionnaire against the many PPC variants now found on Combine ’Mechs but it was usually quickly reduced by multiple MRM and LRM volleys. The computers clearly showed the Legionnaire could reasonably be expected to win against most opponents of similar weight boasting energy weapons, but could be quickly destroyed by a lighter ’Mech carrying MRMs or even rockets.” to “Though it provided additional protection against the many PPC variants now found in the DCMS, it suffered greatly from blunt-force strikes, such as those delivered by sword-wielding opponents. The sims clearly showed the Legionnaire could reasonably be expected to survive against most opponents of similar weight boasting energy weapons, but could be easily defeated by even a lighter ’Mech carrying melee weapons.”
Also, I strongly suggest breaking the first paragraph under Capabilities after the words “our nightmare scenario.”
And, in the first line under Deployment, change: “The Legionnaire 2F can…” to “The original Legionnaire 2D can…”
Finally, I recommend breaking the Deployment paragraph into two, and starting the second with the sentence “The original variant, the Beagle probe-enhanced 1X…”

Legionnaire (p. 111):
In the Notes, DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Ti T’sang DDC (p. 121):
In the Notes, DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Deep Lord MilitiaMech (p. 124):
In the first paragraph under Capabilities, change: “The treads of the Dig Lord could be removed and replaced with legs, and the drilling and filtering gear could be replaced by weapons and armor.” to “The WorkMech’s drilling and rock-cutting equipment could be swapped for proper weapons, complete with a fire control systems ready to use them.”

Deep Lord MilitiaMech (p. 125):
In the Notes, DELETE  “No Ejection System”

Barghest (p. 127):
In the Notes, change “EM Interference” to “EM Interference (ER Medium Laser)” and DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Grasshopper (p. 129):
In the Notes, DELETE  “Rumble Seat”

Thunder (p. 130):
In the third paragraph under Capabilities, change: “Originally used by StarCorps for their WHM-8D, with production switching…” to “Originally used by StarCorps for the WHM-4L line, with production partially switched…”
Also, in the paragraph under Variants, change: “Ceres Metals continues to produce the stealth-armored THR2L at Capella…” to “Ceres Metals continues to produce the stealth-armored THR-2L at Capella…”

Pendragon (p. 139):
In the Weapons and Ammo list, change both instances of: “ELRM 15” to “Extended LRM 15” (Leave Ammo listings as “(ELRM)”, however.)

Ursus 3 (p. 146):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: “…variety of ammunitions, including flechette rounds against people…“ to “…variety of munitions, including Inner Sphere-made flechette rounds against people…”

Thunderbolt IIC (p. 150):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: “Three common extended-range medium lasers are reminiscent of the Star League Thunderbolt, as is the round fifteen-tube missile launcher on the shoulder.”  to “Three common extended-range medium lasers are reminiscent of the Star League Thunderbolt, as is the fifteen-tube missile launcher on the shoulder.” 


AEROSPACE
Transit (p. 174):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: “Within the month, the Confederation had sold all of the facilities Ceres Metals Industries…” to “Within the month, the Confederation had sold all of Mujika’s on-planet facilities to Ceres Metals Industries…”

TiG-40 Foxhound (p. 182):
In the upper-left corner icon, change: “DropShip” to “Small Craft”

Vengeance DC (p. 190):
In the third paragraph of the left column, change: “…starting with the CNS Fuuzi and the MCS Emerald Queen.” to ““…starting with the CCS Fuuzi and the MCS Emerald Queen.”


TECH ADVANCES: 3090
Distracting Quirk (p. 205):
In the Available to line, add: “Battle Armor, ” before ’Mech

Jettison-Capable Weapon Quirk (p. 205):
In the first line of the second column, change: “A jettisoned weapon’s location should be racked in campaign play…” to “A jettisoned weapon’s location should be tracked in campaign play…”

Poor Sealing Quirk (p. 205):
In the first paragraph of this quirk, change: “...any situation where a unit much check for…” to “...any situation where a unit must check for…”

Jihad Technology Advancement Table (p. 206):
Insert the following data before the Hardened Armor line:
   â€œFerro-Lamellor   Exp   3070   Adv   3084   Clan”
In the Previous Class column for the Mace, change: “Exp” to “Adv”

Thank you,

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #45 on: 08 July 2011, 05:23:20 »
Skulker Mk. II, p. 27

Per the current TM errata, change weight of power amplifier from .1 to .5 - no other changes necessary.
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #46 on: 08 July 2011, 06:36:58 »
p. 205, Negative Quirk: Poor Sealing, first paragraph, second sentence:
Quote
In any situation where a unit much check for...

Incorrect word. Change to "must".
Quote
In any situation where a unit must check for...

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #47 on: 08 July 2011, 12:26:05 »
p. 78, left column, "Overview" section, first paragraph, third sentence:

Quote
... the companies Bjorn & Benson, Gorton, Kinsey and Thorpe...

Company names are Benson & Bjorn and Gorton, Kingsley and Thorpe.

The juxtaposition of "Benson"  and "Bjorn" happens also on the same page
- in the stat block (left column, "Manufacturer:"
- middle column, second paragraph, third sentence
- middle column, "Deployment" section, first sentence
- right column, "Variants" section, first sentence
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #48 on: 08 July 2011, 15:30:08 »
Thunder (p. 130):
In the third paragraph under Capabilities, change: “Originally used by StarCorps for their WHM-8D, with production switching…” to “Originally used by StarCorps for the WHM-4L line, with production switching…”

Text should be changed to read "Originally used by StarCorps for their WHM-4L, with production partially switched to the slower WHM-5L model Ceres Metals was able to secure the engines at reduced cost."

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #49 on: 09 July 2011, 20:39:58 »
PDF, First Release
Page 62, Ontos HEAT

Problem #1
Every use of the name Quikscell is misspelled Quickscell.

Problem #2
"In truth, Quickscell’s opportunistic development of the design is the real root cause of Grumman Amalgamated’s distress."  The rest of the paragraph is talking about Quikscell beating Grumman to the punch at picking up components on the cheap, so that's apparently supposed to read "...of the design isn't the real..."

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #50 on: 12 July 2011, 20:14:54 »
PDF, First Release
Page 157, Bullet Suicide Drone

Problem: Vehicle's equipment does not include the remote drone operating system in the notes.

Correction: Add remote drone operating system in vehicle's notes.
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #51 on: 13 July 2011, 03:44:19 »
Hello,

PDF, First Release
Page 157, Bullet Suicide Drone

Problem: Vehicle's equipment does not include the remote drone operating system in the notes.

That was because it actually appears in the construction data, right above the armor tonnage.

Hopefully, that helps.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #52 on: 13 July 2011, 11:21:17 »
TRO:Prototypes, pdf, page 175:
TR-13G Transit:
A 5 is missing from the MRV column for the LW ERML, the ERV column is also empty, and the tonnage is incorrectly 5 instead of 1.

Solution:
Change the line to:
ER Medium Laser, LW, 1, 5, 5, 5, --, --.


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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #53 on: 19 July 2011, 15:18:13 »
TRO: Prototypes (PDF)
Hatamoto-Kaeru, Pg 136, Capabilities, 1st Paragraph
Passage:

Built around a lightweight composite skeleton, which
is compact enough to mount both ferro-fibrous armor and
the powerful Hermes 320XL engine, the Hatamoto-Kaeru is
a fantastic melding of components with a long-established
in the DCMS and new technologies seeking to obtain the
same reputation.

Issue:
Incorrect wording.

Suggested correction:
Built around a lightweight composite skeleton, which
is compact enough to mount both ferro-fibrous armor and
the powerful Hermes 320XL engine, the Hatamoto-Kaeru is
a fantastic melding of components long-established
in the DCMS and new technologies seeking to obtain the
same reputation.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #54 on: 19 July 2011, 15:55:37 »
TRO: Prototypes (PDF)
Ursus 3, Pg 147, Notes
Passage:

Notes: Features the following Design Quirks: Camped
Cockpit, Protected Actuators.

Issue:
Misspelling.

Suggested correction:
Notes: Features the following Design Quirks: Cramped
Cockpit, Protected Actuators.

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #55 on: 21 July 2011, 22:23:45 »
PDF, Skulker Mk. II, p. 27:

The "Turret" line is missing.  Insert new line after "Power Amplifier" reading "Turret: 0"
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #56 on: 15 September 2011, 01:10:05 »
Print
   
    * pg 96
    * "A number of units fielding multiple Dolas have instituted a field refit know as the DOL - 1A2. with the 1A1 already providing sensor jamming, the 1A2 swaps the standard sword and Angel ECM for TAG and a light vibroblade. These Yoh Ti Ts'angs, as they have been nick-named, have proven extremely popular amongst the Warrior Houses." The Angel ECM + Sword is 3.5 tons. The TAG + light vibroblade = 4 tons. This refit seems to be illegal. Also this assumes light vibroblade is a small vibroblade. If there is a new level of vibroblade that is only 2.5 tons that would do it.
    * I am not sure what to suggest here. A clan Light tag is .5 tons so it would work, or the battle armor's light tag, or the tag can be dropped and switched to more armor or an ERsmall or some other thing i dont see

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #57 on: 18 September 2011, 15:24:39 »
Wildkatze Fighter TRO Prototypes: (Print), pg. 171
The two tons of MML 5 shows 34/26, this is wrong, it should be 48/40 (LRM ammo, 24 shots, SRM ammo, 20 shots per ton)

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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #58 on: 15 October 2011, 02:20:09 »
Hydaspes 3 Page 198 Print

Under Armament, lists 2 Series PPS-XIX Medium Pulse Lasers

Should be 4, not 2.
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Re: Technical Readout: Prototypes
« Reply #59 on: 19 October 2011, 19:12:31 »
TiG-40 Foxhound Gunboat (page 182)
I'm getting this as 1 ton overweight with the latest Tech Manual errata.

Engine: 58.5t (TM p185 Engine Mass = (Unit Tonnage x Desired Safe Thrust) x 0.065 rounded up to half-ton; (180 x 5) x 0.065 = 58.5)
Fuel: 8t
Fuel Pumps: 0.5t (TM p186 Fuel Pumps = 2% of Fuel rounded up to half-ton; 8 x 0.02 =  0.16, 0.5 rounded)
Structure: 4t (SI: 9; TM p187 Spheroid Small Craft structure = (SI x Tonnage) ÷ 500 rounded up to full ton*; (9 x 180) ÷ 500 = 3.24, 4 rounded)
Crew Quarters: 20t
Controls: 1.5t (TM p189 Controls = Tonnage x 0.0075 rounded up; 180 x 0.0075 =  1.35, 1.5 rounded)
Armor: 16.5t
Heat Sinks: 11t (Heat Sinks: 20; TM p193 Spheroid Small Craft Weight Free Heat Sinks  = √(Engine Tonnage x 1.6) rounded down to whole number; √(58.5 x 1.6) = 9.67, 9 rounded, thus 11 of the 20 installed will require mass)
2 ER Large Lasers: 10t
2 Laser AMS: 3t
2 Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles: 40t
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles ammo: 8t

Total: 58.5 + 8 + 0.5 + 4 + 20 + 1.5 + 16.5 + 11 + 10 + 3 + 40 + 8 = 181


* The latest errata for Tech Manual states ""Round up to the nearest whole ton."

(Even without the errata, the design would be 0.5t overweight, with the Structure rounding to 3.5t according to the default rounding rules TM p22 for units that use the tonnage standard for weight)

 

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