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Type/Model:    Light Weapons Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      None
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
     Weapons Carrier is general term for AFVs that are typically slow and
lightly armored but heavily armed. While 60 ton tracked missile carriers,
first introduced in Age of War, are best known, many others exist in great
variety of mass and motive types. One of such is generally known as Light
Weapons Carrier.

==Capabilities:==
     Great majority of Light Weapons Carriers are ICE-powered wheeled vehicles
of 30 tons mass. Many factories producing these vehicles use same chassis for
great variety of engine sizes, weapon loadouts and other equipment. Whether
vehicle is armed with autocannons, missile batteries or even PPC, hull and, in
many cases, armor protection are identical.

==Variants:==
     Most typical weapons carriers are armed with autocannons, missiles, or
combination of both. PPC and laser weapons exist, but in much smaller
numbers.
     Light PPC Carrier is armed only with the PPC. Mass of that weapon and
associated support equipment are so heavy that turret is open topped and
without armor. Yet for many forces this is best PPC armed vehicle they can
hope to have.

==Deployment==
     Primary users of light weapons carriers are militia and garrison forces.
These vehicles also see service among poorer line regiments and mercenary
forces. Becouse of their low mass, these vehicles are also used in airmobile
forces where they are carried by Karnov UR Transport.

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Type/Model:    Light Weapons Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  12 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Armor Factor:   40 pts Standard              0      2,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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TOTALS:                           0          0     13,00
Items & Tons Left:                          11     17,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        138 000 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    130 (old BV = 39)
Cost per BV:       1 061,54
Weapon Value:      0 / 0 (Ratio = ,00 / ,00)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 0;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 1


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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 Autocannon/10
  2 Machine Guns
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Autocannon/10          Turret   0   10     2     13,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  200     3      2,00
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TOTALS:                           0          5     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           6       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        401 925 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    320 (old BV = 214)
Cost per BV:       1 256,02
Weapon Value:      86 / 86 (Ratio = ,27 / ,27)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 10;  MRDmg = 5;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (2)
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 Autocannon/5
  2 Machine Guns
  1 SRM 6
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (2)
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Autocannon/5           Turret   0   20     2      9,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  200     3      2,00
1 SRM 6                  Turret   0   15     2      4,00
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TOTALS:                           0          7     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           4       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        437 000 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    328 (old BV = 221)
Cost per BV:       1 332,32
Weapon Value:      98 / 98 (Ratio = ,30 / ,30)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 11;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (3)
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  2 Autocannon/2s
  2 Machine Guns
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (3)
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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2 Autocannon/2s          Turret   0   45     3     13,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  200     3      2,00
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TOTALS:                           0          6     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           5       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        338 675 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    254 (old BV = 147)
Cost per BV:       1 333,37
Weapon Value:      44 / 44 (Ratio = ,17 / ,17)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 4;  MRDmg = 3;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (4)
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   70 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  32,4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54,0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  2 Autocannon/5s
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Autocannon Carrier (4)
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        70 I.C.E.                     0      4,00
    Cruise MP:   3
     Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      2,00
Armor Factor:   40 pts Standard              0      2,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          0

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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2 Autocannon/5s          Turret   0   20     3     17,00
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TOTALS:                           0          3     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           8       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        424 925 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    282 (old BV = 189)
Cost per BV:       1 506,83
Weapon Value:      65 / 65 (Ratio = ,23 / ,23)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 8;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 3W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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Type/Model:    Light Missile Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 LRM 15
  1 SRM 6
  2 Machine Guns
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Missile Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 LRM 15                 Turret   0   16     2      9,00
1 SRM 6                  Turret   0   15     2      4,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  200     3      2,00
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TOTALS:                           0          7     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           4       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        558 325 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    430 (old BV = 323)
Cost per BV:       1 298,43
Weapon Value:      130 / 130 (Ratio = ,30 / ,30)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 13;  MRDmg = 8;  LRDmg = 4
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 4
                   Specials: if


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Type/Model:    Light LRM Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   70 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  32,4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54,0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  2 LRM 15s
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light LRM Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        70 I.C.E.                     0      4,00
    Cruise MP:   3
     Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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2 LRM 15s                Turret   0   24     3     17,00
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TOTALS:                           0          3     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           8       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        641 125 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    475 (old BV = 370)
Cost per BV:       1 349,74
Weapon Value:      124 / 124 (Ratio = ,26 / ,26)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 11;  MRDmg = 14;  LRDmg = 8
BattleForce2:      MP: 3W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/2/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 5
                   Specials: if


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Type/Model:    Light PPC Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   70 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  32,4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54,0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 PPC
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light PPC Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        70 I.C.E.                     0      4,00
Power Amplifiers:                            0       ,70
    Cruise MP:   3
     Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0     10,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,00
Armor Factor:   40 pts Standard              0      2,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          0

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 PPC                    Turret  10          1      7,00
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TOTALS:                          10          1     29,70
Items & Tons Left:                          10       ,30

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        395 600 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    309 (old BV = 216)
Cost per BV:       1 280,26
Weapon Value:      77 / 77 (Ratio = ,25 / ,25)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 8;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 3W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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Type/Model:    Light Laser Carrier
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  3 Medium Lasers
  2 Machine Guns
  1 SRM 2
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Laser Carrier
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
Power Amplifiers:                            0       ,30
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      9 Single                    0      9,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0       ,50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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3 Medium Lasers          Turret   9          3      3,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  100     3      1,50
1 SRM 2                  Turret   0   50     2      2,00
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TOTALS:                           9          8     29,80
Items & Tons Left:                           3       ,20

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        366 850 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    347 (old BV = 240)
Cost per BV:       1 057,2
Weapon Value:      125 / 125 (Ratio = ,36 / ,36)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 15;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


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          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Light Laser Carrier (2)
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 1, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 Large Laser
  2 Machine Guns
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Light Laser Carrier (2)
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
Power Amplifiers:                            0       ,50
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      8 Single                    0      8,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1,00
Armor Factor:   48 pts Standard              0      3,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         10
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3         10
   Turret:                    3          8

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Large Laser            Turret   8          1      5,00
2 Machine Guns           Turret   0  200     3      2,00
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TOTALS:                           8          4     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           7       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        307 050 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    304 (old BV = 197)
Cost per BV:       1 010,03
Weapon Value:      87 / 87 (Ratio = ,29 / ,29)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 8;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3


[Khymerion]

Not too bad for a weapons carrier.   Fun supplemental vehicle honestly for some custom designs I have tossed about.  Interesting to see similar concepts and where they diverge.

[elizibar]

This is one thing Battletech is missing, more 'generic' vehicles that you could find just about anywhere.  I've designed several vees like these (though lighter and less heavily armed) myself.

[Matti]

This is one thing Battletech is missing, more 'generic' vehicles that you could find just about anywhere.

APCs should count among those. Like in real life, many are heavily armed with expense of troop carrying capacity, like this.

[WarGod]

I like them, vicious little things to support my infantry. 

[Matti]

Inspired by discussion about AC/2 and artillery, I dig this up with a new self-propelled Thumper. No turret and armor distribution is different from others, but otherwise should be the same.

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          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Untitled
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3025
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   100 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:     
  1 Thumper Artillery
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Untitled
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  12 pts Standard               0      3,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:   4
     Flank MP:   6
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1,50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       ,00
Armor Factor:   40 pts Standard              0      2,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         14
   Left / Right Sides:        3      10/10
   Rear:                      3          6

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Thumper Artillery      Front    0   40     2     17,00
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TOTALS:                           0          2     30,00
Items & Tons Left:                           9       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        363 975 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    189 (old BV = 98)
Cost per BV:       1 925,79
Weapon Value:      138 / 138 (Ratio = ,73 / ,73)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 14;  MRDmg = 14;  LRDmg = 14
BattleForce2:      MP: 4W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 2
                   Specials: artT

If you are in need of a bigger gun, Hetzer can replace its AC/20 with Sniper, though that also requires engine downgrade. You may want some Combat Cars for spotters. With these assets (and LRM Carrier with Long Tom swap), you can build self-propelled artillery regiments for militia to show middle finger against anything lacking with mobility.

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I forgot actual design itself, duh

[KaiserDunk]

Here's my idea for a light weapons carrier.

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Gauntlet Light Weapons Carrier

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Motive Type: Wheeled
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/X-D-D-A
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 324,875 C-Bills
Battle Value: 265

Power Plant: Yun Ling 70 I.C.E.
Cruise Speed: 32.4 km/h
Flanking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Armor: Dale PlastiShield Standard Armor
Armament:
    2 Imperator Smoothie-2 Autocannon/2s
    1 Holly SRM-2
    1 Holly Machine Gun
Manufacturer: Dargon Enterprises
    Primary Factory: Atreus
Communications System: Victrix
Targeting and Tracking System: GSTrac

Overview:
   Introduced as a stopgap or quickly manufactured support vehicle, the
Gauntlet Light Weapons Carrier was designed to be cheap, efficient, and
produced by a company that had better quality control than Quikscell.   In this
case, that company was Dargon Enterprises, a company started by executives from
nearby Imperator Automatic Weaponry.   The executives saw a need for such light
armored combat vehicles that could provide support for larger, more important
vehicles or 'Mechs.   In this case, providing long-range light direct-fire
artillery support as well as air-defense artillery.   The overall development
of the vehicle was very brief, and the resulting vehicle was able to be rolled
off the production lines in less than a hundred days.


Capabilities:
   The Gauntlet was not designed to be a front-line combatant but rather a
support vehicle designed around the turret-mounted Imperator Smoothie-2
autocannons.   With a long range and accuracy, the Smoothie-2 is able to
harrass targets at long range as well as engage airborne targets.   To that
purpose, the Gauntlet was given minimal armor protection as well as a slow
speed.   The vehicle also has four deployable support posts to help stabilize
the vehicle for air-defense duties, and the autocannons are gyroscopically
stabilized to engage ground targets at long range.
   The Gautlet does have some self-defense weapons mounted.   The Holly SRM
launcher poses little threat to 'Mechs unless loaded with Inferno rounds, but
is very effective at engaging light armored vehicles.   The LFN Linfblad
machine gun is very effective at defeating unarmored infantry,The weapons
provide some self-defense capability if a Gauntlet is found by enemy scouts or
infantry.
   The electronics are inexpensive, and focused on supporting the needs of the
primary duties for the vehicle.   In particular, the Victrix communications
system allows for a platoon of Gauntlet vehicles to be linked by cables into a
cohesive fixed emplacement that can engage a given target as one by slaving the
autocannons to the lance commander.   The GSTrac is designed to allow a
Gauntlet to switch between engaging ground targets to an air-defense mode
better optimized for that role.


Deployment:
   The Gauntlet is widely seen organized into dedicated support units for the
armored forces of the Free Worlds League.   The very low cost of the vehicles
have also made them valued by smaller mercenary units in need of some kind of
armored combat vehicle.


Variants:
   The Gauntlet is designed to be easily modified, and one of the most common
variants involves replacing the two autocannons with a single Kali Yama Type V
LRM launcher.   This variant also has an extra ton of ammunition for the
launcher added and operates as a light missile support vehicle.   Another
variant replaces the autocannons with three SureShot Mk VI SRM launchers.   
While not as common due to the lack of range of the launchers and lack of heavy
armor, the SRM-armed Gauntlet provides a heavy short range punch at a
relatively low cost.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Standard                      15 points                3.00
Engine:             I.C.E. Engine                 70                       4.00
    Cruise MP:  3
    Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             0                         0.00
Control Equipment:                                                         1.50
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Turret:                                                                    1.50
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV -  48                  3.00

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     12       
                                          Left/Right    9/9         
                                              Turret     10       
                                                Rear     8         

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 Autocannon/2s                              T         2         2        12.00
SRM-2                                        T         2         1         1.00
Machine Gun                                  T         0         1         0.50
@AC/2 (90)                                   BD        -         0         2.00
@SRM-2 (50)                                  BD        -         0         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              BD        -         0         0.50

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 3
3w         1       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: EE, TUR(1/1/1)



[Matti]

Here's my idea for a light weapons carrier.

Not much different from my Light Autocannon Carrier (3), just tad slower with SRM 2. Vehicle units are more often called platoon instead lance. Did you use some program to make it? I have HeavyMetal Vee V2.21 R03

[KaiserDunk]

I used to use Heavy Metal Vee, but it hasn't been updated in almost 10 years, so I switched to Solaris Armor Works, which is much more recent.   It's free to use, as well.   Not quite as intuitive as HMV, so it takes a bit to get used to.   Here's the link to their website if you want to give it a look.

http://www.solarisskunkwerks.com/

[Daryk]

SAW comes with Solaris Skunk Werks (SSW, which does 'mechs), so (as I recall), there's no independent SAW download on their site.  I use both exclusively.  I prefer 3025, so they pretty much do everything I want (the sole exception is not having Fractional Accounting fully implemented, but I can tweak the text easily enough).