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BattleMechs / Re: Filling in the Syberian AutoMechs (Open Thread)
« Last post by Daryk on 11 May 2024, 15:47:47 »Maybe make the ammo "hand held"? ;D
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BattleMechs / Re: Somebody wanted an accurate long distance jumper with TSM?
« Last post by Daryk on 11 May 2024, 15:47:05 »I assume crits are the limit? ???
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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Upcoming Releases XXIX: First Annual 29th Birthday
« Last post by Fat Guy on 11 May 2024, 15:38:00 »So how many of you who bought the Urbie LAM pack are going to paint them in the colors of your favorite Macross Valkyrie?
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The Periphery / Re: Green Ghosts Faction
« Last post by Weirdo on 11 May 2024, 15:35:54 »I forget which it is, but one of the World Wide Events a few years back featured the Ghosts and had a fairly large roster for Demo Agents to build from. I think the download is available either on this site or the CGL store. (I'm giving you so much hard info, I know. :) )
As I recall, it was mostly a mix of pirate and Merc, with a noticeable amount of Blakist and Goliath Scorpion stuff mixed in.
As I recall, it was mostly a mix of pirate and Merc, with a noticeable amount of Blakist and Goliath Scorpion stuff mixed in.
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Gaming Terrain / Re: What size warship & ship models would work best for table top?
« Last post by worktroll on 11 May 2024, 15:25:20 »Map scale, or 'Mech scale?
Map scale, the USS Nimitz class carrier (332m long), and comes out at 11 hexes long, 2 1/2 hexes wide. Which would look quite silly next to a current mini.
Mech scale, at theoretical 1:285, it's over 1m long (3'10" for USAians). 1/300 scale kits would be near enough for government work.
Then there's these:
Look for '3D puzzle aircraft carrier'. They're foamboard, easy to assemble, and probably just a little smaller than 1:285. Unfortunately I can't find the photos I took of the one I built right now.
Map scale, the USS Nimitz class carrier (332m long), and comes out at 11 hexes long, 2 1/2 hexes wide. Which would look quite silly next to a current mini.
Mech scale, at theoretical 1:285, it's over 1m long (3'10" for USAians). 1/300 scale kits would be near enough for government work.
Then there's these:
Look for '3D puzzle aircraft carrier'. They're foamboard, easy to assemble, and probably just a little smaller than 1:285. Unfortunately I can't find the photos I took of the one I built right now.
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Gaming Terrain / Re: What size warship & ship models would work best for table top?
« Last post by Weirdo on 11 May 2024, 15:23:59 »I know the two closest scales for railroad set buildings off the top of my head but . . .
. . . does anyone have experience using/kitbashing ship model kits into table top BT terrain? I was looking at some 1/350 models and was wondering . . .
1/350 stuff is pretty good, overall. It does depend on the ship your wanting to use, though. I've got a Typhoon I turned into an Argo, but needed a 1/700 model for that.
A 1/350 *Kuznetsov* is exactly the right length for a Luftenburg.
Only partially related, but multiple model companies (my favorite is Trumpeter) make 1/350 aircraft for adding to carrier models, and those are often the PERFECT size to make conventional fighters or support aircraft.
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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Mercenaries Kickstarter Discussion 6: the 1st 3rd Star League conversation
« Last post by DarkSpade on 11 May 2024, 14:55:14 »I think I need to contact them as well considering all I ordered was the regiment pledge, the cookbook, a few extra force packs and salvage packs and a bunch of dice, patches and a few challenge coins, and I’m paying half again or more in shipping to TN that others are paying to Ireland or Spain (including their VAT charges in that shipping total).
Ruger
Worth it. They just messaged me that my final charge will be reduced by $75. Still higher than I originally expected, but far more resonable.
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BattleMechs / Enforcer III ENF-7NAIS
« Last post by Isokrates on 11 May 2024, 14:36:40 »A variation of the oiginal ENF-6NAIS, the ENF-7NAIS aims for mobility. The targeting computer, ECM and C3 slave unit are dropped, as is the light ferro fibrous armor. In order to save even more weight an XL Gyro is installed. The mechs mobility is increased drasticaly with a total of 8 improved jump jets. The ER small laser is swapped for a medium pulse laser on the left arm. The rest of the already very accurate armament suite is retained.
The ENF-7NAIS can still fight more or less as the 6NAIS, though being less accurate. Instead of relying on maximum accuracy, the C3 System and the ECM to overcome the opponent, the 7NAIS aims to excell by outmanouvering the enemy by delivering crippling fire on the targets back.
The mech stays heat neutral while jumping by using the MPL and the Large VSPL. On the horizontal you can shoot and run and remain heat neutral by firing the SNPPC and Large VSPL. Even when alpha striking up close you retain a good amount of accuracy with the weapons you have and can disingage by using the iJJs when needed.
The ENF-7NAIS can still fight more or less as the 6NAIS, though being less accurate. Instead of relying on maximum accuracy, the C3 System and the ECM to overcome the opponent, the 7NAIS aims to excell by outmanouvering the enemy by delivering crippling fire on the targets back.
The mech stays heat neutral while jumping by using the MPL and the Large VSPL. On the horizontal you can shoot and run and remain heat neutral by firing the SNPPC and Large VSPL. Even when alpha striking up close you retain a good amount of accuracy with the weapons you have and can disingage by using the iJJs when needed.
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Enforcer III ENF-7NAIS
Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-E
Production Year: 3074
Dry Cost: 11.451.500 C-Bills
Total Cost: 11.451.500 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1.440
Chassis: Endo-Steel
Power Plant: 250 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54,0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86,4 km/h
Jump Jets: Improved
Jump Capacity: 240 meters
Armor: Standard Armor
Armament:
1 Snub-Nose PPC
1 Large VSPL
1 Medium Pulse Laser
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 83 points 2,50
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 3 RT, 5 LA, 5 RA
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 250 6,50
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 8 Improved
Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL 8,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1,00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro: XL 1,50
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 168 10,50
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 16 24
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 12 18
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 8 16
L/R Leg 12 24
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Large VSPL RA 10 4 9,00
Snub-Nose PPC LA 10 2 6,00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 4 1 2,00
Free Critical Slots: 1
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 6 Points: 14
5/8j 3 3 0 0 2 0 Structure: 2
Special Abilities: ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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BattleMechs / Re: Filling in the Syberian AutoMechs (Open Thread)
« Last post by Charistoph on 11 May 2024, 14:31:18 »Talk about needing to feel lucky...
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Ground Combat / Re: The Value of an AC/2
« Last post by Charistoph on 11 May 2024, 14:30:26 »Plus vs vehicles OR helos, you can get lucky and stop them dead in their tracks..
True, true. And for VTOLs, it doesn't feel so bad when 2 points become 1, unlike a PPC's.
