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Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« on: 21 February 2024, 00:46:23 »
  A light battlemech built by the Society for a project I'm tinkering with. The project centers around a hidden society outpost that managed to remain hidden during the wars of reaving and enjoyed a few decades of security before finally being discovered. What follows is a fight between Society forces, the Homeworld Clans, and... something else.

  The name reflects its intended role as a fast response and scout mech meant to be the first to engage a potential infection attacker. The fairly large number of variants reflects how its builders really wish they could build omnimechs, but don't yet have the facilities.


Neutrophil

Mass: 25 tons
Chassis: Endo-Composite Biped
Power Plant: 200 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
     1 Improved ATM 3
     1 ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3121
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-X
Cost: 5,506,042 C-bills

Type: Neutrophil
Technology Base: Mixed (Experimental)
Tonnage: 25
Battle Value: 1,241

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo-Composite          2
Engine                        200 XL                4.5
   Walking MP: 8
   Running MP: 12
   Jumping MP: 0
Laser Heat Sink               10 [20]                 0
XL Gyro                                               1
Small Cockpit                                         2
Armor Factor (Ferro-Lamellor) 89                    6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            8         12   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               6         10   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 4         8     
     R/L Leg                 6         12   


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo                                  Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage   
Laser Heat Sink                              RT        2        -       1.0   
Improved ATM 3                               LT        2        2       1.5   
CASE                                         LT        0        -       0.0   
Extended-Range iATM/3 Ammo (20)              LT        1        -       1.0   
High-Explosive iATM/3 Ammo (20)              LT        1        -       1.0   
Laser Heat Sink                              LT        2        -       1.0   
Nova Combined Electronic Warfare System      HD        1        -       1.5   
ER Large Laser                               RA        1        12      4.0   

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Neutrophil 2

Mass: 25 tons
Chassis: Endo-Composite Biped
Power Plant: 200 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
     1 Improved Heavy Large Laser
     1 Improved ATM 3
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3121
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-X
Cost: 5,756,042 C-bills

Type: Neutrophil 2
Technology Base: Mixed (Experimental)
Tonnage: 25
Battle Value: 1,327

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo-Composite          2
Engine                        200 XL                4.5
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 0
Laser Heat Sink               10 [20]                 0
XL Gyro                                               1
Small Cockpit                                         2
Armor Factor (Ferro-Lamellor) 89                    6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            8         12   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               6         10   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 4         8     
     R/L Leg                 6         12   


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo                                  Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
Laser Heat Sink                              RT        2        -       1.0   
Improved ATM 3                               LT        2        2       1.5   
CASE                                         LT        0        -       0.0   
Extended-Range iATM/3 Ammo (20)              LT        1        -       1.0   
High-Explosive iATM/3 Ammo (20)              LT        1        -       1.0   
Laser Heat Sink                              LT        2        -       1.0   
Nova Combined Electronic Warfare System      HD        1        -       1.5   
CASE                                         RA        0        -       0.0   
Improved Heavy Large Laser                   RA        3        18      4.0   
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Neutrophil 3

Mass: 25 tons
Chassis: Endo-Composite Biped
Power Plant: 200 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
     2 Improved Heavy Medium Laser
     1 Improved ATM 6
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3121
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-X
Cost: 5,943,542 C-bills

Type: Neutrophil 3
Technology Base: Mixed (Experimental)
Tonnage: 25
Battle Value: 1,342

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo-Composite          2
Engine                        200 XL                4.5
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 0
Laser Heat Sink               10 [20]                 0
XL Gyro                                               1
Small Cockpit                                         2
Armor Factor (Ferro-Lamellor) 89                    6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            8         12   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               6         10   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 4         8     
     R/L Leg                 6         12   


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo                                  Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
Laser Heat Sink                              RT        2        -       1.0   
Improved Heavy Medium Laser                  LA        2        7       1.0   
CASE                                         LA        0        -       0.0   
CASE                                         LT        0        -       0.0   
High-Explosive iATM/6 Ammo (10)              LT        1        -       1.0   
Extended-Range iATM/6 Ammo (10)              LT        1        -       1.0   
Laser Heat Sink                              LT        2        -       1.0   
Improved ATM 6                               LT        3        4       3.5   
Nova Combined Electronic Warfare System      HD        1        -       1.5   
Improved Heavy Medium Laser                  RA        2        7       1.0   
CASE                                         RA        0        -       0.0   
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Neutrophil 4

Mass: 25 tons
Chassis: Endo-Composite Biped
Power Plant: 200 XL
Cruising Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 240 meters
Armor: Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
     3 Improved Heavy Small Laser
     2 Improved Heavy Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3121
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-X
Cost: 5,956,042 C-bills

Type: Neutrophil 4
Technology Base: Mixed (Experimental)
Tonnage: 25
Battle Value: 1,124

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo-Composite          2
Engine                        200 XL                4.5
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 8
Laser Heat Sink               10 [20]                 0
XL Gyro                                               1
Small Cockpit                                         2
Armor Factor (Ferro-Lamellor) 89                    6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            8         12   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               6         10   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  2     
     R/L Arm                 4         8     
     R/L Leg                 6         12   


Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand

Weapons
and Ammo                                  Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
4 Jump Jet                                   RT        4        -       2.0   
Laser Heat Sink                              RT        2        -       1.0   
Improved Heavy Small Laser                   LA        1        3       0.5   
Improved Heavy Medium Laser                  LA        2        7       1.0   
CASE                                         LA        0        -       0.0   
4 Jump Jet                                   LT        4        -       2.0   
Laser Heat Sink                              LT        2        -       1.0   
Improved Heavy Small Laser                   HD        1        3       0.5   
Nova Combined Electronic Warfare System      HD        1        -       1.5   
CASE                                         HD        0        -       0.0   
Improved Heavy Small Laser                   RA        1        3       0.5   
Improved Heavy Medium Laser                  RA        2        7       1.0   
CASE                                         RA        0        -       0.0   
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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #1 on: 21 February 2024, 01:20:06 »

Maybe a config with an iHeavy Large or 3-4 ER Mediums to match the range of standard ATM munitions.
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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #2 on: 21 February 2024, 18:14:14 »
What, no Flamer variants? ???

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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #3 on: 21 February 2024, 18:19:39 »
What, no Flamer variants? ???

I'd actually rather have inferno ATMs myself, all better to distance myself from my 'specimens.'

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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #4 on: 21 February 2024, 18:42:03 »
ER Flamers have infinite ammo, though... ;D

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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #5 on: 22 February 2024, 00:00:36 »
"Why do they make pre-wrapped sausages, but not pre-wrapped bacon?"

So, they made 'Mechs, but not vehicles?  Big blind spot there.
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Re: Neutrophil: Society light battlemech
« Reply #6 on: 22 February 2024, 02:15:37 »
Nah, they're also making a vehicle. Overall this group is building four different mech designs (in a total of fifteen variants), a light tank design, eight protomech designs (twenty nine variants), and five different types of battlearmor.

They also have a large stockpile of appropriated equipment ranging from some of the oldest material to accompany the exodus to stuff dating back to the golden century, all of which they have also been tinkering with and at least partially refitting with advanced tech.

If that sounds excessive, it is. Their refusal to stop tinkering and just focus on some core equipment is almost as much a detriment to their ability to arm themselves as their complete lack of experienced military personnel.
Good news is the lab boys say the symptoms of asbestos poisoning show an immediate latency of 44.6 years. So if you're thirty or over you're laughing. Worst case scenario you miss out on a few rounds of canasta, plus you've forwarded the cause of science by three centuries. I punch those numbers into my calculator, it makes a happy face.

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