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[EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« on: 24 February 2012, 12:18:51 »
            BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                   * CUSTOM WEAPONS

Type/Model:    Hammer Blower
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          45 tons
Power Plant:   125 Nissan Fusion
Cruise Speed:  86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:     
  1 Plasma Rifle*
  1 AP Gauss Rifle*
  1 Anti-Missile System
  4 Anti-Personnel Pods
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Hammer Blower
Mass:          45 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  25 pts Standard               0      4.50
Engine:        125 Fusion                    0      6.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      3.00
    Cruise MP:   8
     Flank MP:  12
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      2.50
Crew: 3 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      4.50
Turret Equipment:                            0      1.00
Armor Factor:  170 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      9.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     5         40
   Left / Right Sides:        5      30/30
   Rear:                      5         30
   Turret:                    5         40

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Plasma Rifle*          Turret   0   30     2      9.00
1 AP Gauss Rifle*        Turret   0   40     2      1.50
1 Anti-Missile System    Turret   0   12     2      1.50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Front    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Left     0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Right    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Rear     0          1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           0         12     45.00
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        2,221,100 C-Bills
Battle Value:      558
Cost per BV:       3,980.47
Weapon Value:      502 / 502 (Ratio = .90 / .90)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 11;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 8H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 7
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GM;  Point Value: 6
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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #1 on: 24 February 2012, 12:20:59 »
BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Hammer Command Blower
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          50 tons
Power Plant:   165 VOX Fusion
Cruise Speed:  86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:     
  1 Plasma Rifle*
  1 AP Gauss Rifle*
  1 Anti-Missile System
  4 Anti-Personnel Pods
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Hammer Command Blower
Mass:          50 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  25 pts Standard               0      5.00
Engine:        165 Fusion                    0      6.67
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      3.33
    Cruise MP:   8
     Flank MP:  12
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      2.50
Crew: 4 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      5.00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1.00
Armor Factor:  170 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      9.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     5         40
   Left / Right Sides:        5      30/30
   Rear:                      5         30
   Turret:                    5         40

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Plasma Rifle*          Turret   0   30     2      9.00
1 AP Gauss Rifle*        Turret   0   40     2      1.50
1 Anti-Missile System    Turret   0   12     2      1.50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Front    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Left     0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Right    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Rear     0          1       .50
Commo Gear               Body                1      3.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           0         13     50.00
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        2,718,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      558
Cost per BV:       4,870.97
Weapon Value:      502 / 502 (Ratio = .90 / .90)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 11;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 8H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 7
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GM;  Point Value: 6


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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #2 on: 24 February 2012, 13:12:43 »
I can't really fault these versions...which is saying an awful lot considering my indecent addiction to the Slammersverse.  However, on the 50-tonne version (which I feel is more in keeping with the base theme, seeing as they are the heaviest hover-vehicles in the fiction) I can't help but think that those 3 tonnes devoted to miscellaneous "Commo Gear" could better be served by the inclusion of, say, an RL-20 for mine-clearing purposes (they are standard equipment on all the Slammer M-2 variants) and either Guardian ECM, BAP, or even a C3[ i ] slave.  Any savings could be additional armor, ammo, or the ubiquitous Beer Cooler.

Just a few thoughts.
Thought I might get a rocket ride when I was a child.          We are the wild youth,                                And through villages of ether
But it was a lie, that I told myself                                          Chasing visions of our futures.                   Oh, my crucifixion comes
When I needed something good.                                         One day we'll reveal the truth,                    Will you sing my hallelujah?
At 17, I had a better dream; now I'm 33, and it isn't me.      That one will die before he gets there.       Will you tell me when it's done?
But I'd think of something better if I could
                           --E. Tonra                                                      --C. Love
--A. Duritz

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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #3 on: 24 February 2012, 15:30:44 »
The commo gear lets the blower function as a mobile hq netting the platoon or company it's commanding a +1 Init bonus.  Plus since it requires extra crew, it's more in keeping with the command blowers in the books with their extra crew.

-Jackmc


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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #4 on: 24 February 2012, 15:35:19 »
Well, in that case why not have the line tanks carry extra gear more in keeping with their mission/role (and ficitonal loadout) and have the company commander's tank get the HQ-lite equipment?
Thought I might get a rocket ride when I was a child.          We are the wild youth,                                And through villages of ether
But it was a lie, that I told myself                                          Chasing visions of our futures.                   Oh, my crucifixion comes
When I needed something good.                                         One day we'll reveal the truth,                    Will you sing my hallelujah?
At 17, I had a better dream; now I'm 33, and it isn't me.      That one will die before he gets there.       Will you tell me when it's done?
But I'd think of something better if I could
                           --E. Tonra                                                      --C. Love
--A. Duritz

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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #5 on: 24 February 2012, 15:41:01 »
Well, in that case why not have the line tanks carry extra gear more in keeping with their mission/role (and ficitonal loadout) and have the company commander's tank get the HQ-lite equipment?

Couple of reasons.  1.  I was under the impression that the command variant was heavier.  2nd, I thought that the only difference stated was the comm gear/crew.

-Jackmc


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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #6 on: 24 February 2012, 17:47:19 »
Overall weight for the originals is the same:  ~170 tonnes.  In general terms the command tank features the same equipment as the lien tanks, so you are correct in that much...but the command tank has lighter turret armor (~75%).  Given the obscene weights required for most B-Tech equipment, though, I figure soem sacrifices may have to be made no matter which way you go.

Still, a good try (the inclusion of the plasma gun as a main armament is a nice touch).  Consider all this 'constructive criticism', if you would. ;)
Thought I might get a rocket ride when I was a child.          We are the wild youth,                                And through villages of ether
But it was a lie, that I told myself                                          Chasing visions of our futures.                   Oh, my crucifixion comes
When I needed something good.                                         One day we'll reveal the truth,                    Will you sing my hallelujah?
At 17, I had a better dream; now I'm 33, and it isn't me.      That one will die before he gets there.       Will you tell me when it's done?
But I'd think of something better if I could
                           --E. Tonra                                                      --C. Love
--A. Duritz

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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #7 on: 24 February 2012, 21:12:08 »
ok, that works.  You can bump the blower up to 50 tons and add a ton of plas ammo and enough armor to get a 50T/50/35/36 armor pattern.  That would mean that the command blower sacrificed part of the turret volume via ammo stowage for the comm gear and extra crew.

-Jackmc


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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #8 on: 24 February 2012, 21:12:16 »
 BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                   * CUSTOM WEAPONS

Type/Model:    Hammer Blower
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          50 tons
Power Plant:   165 VOX Fusion
Cruise Speed:  86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:     
  1 Plasma Rifle*
  1 AP Gauss Rifle*
  1 Anti-Missile System
  4 Anti-Personnel Pods
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Hammer Blower
Mass:          50 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  25 pts Standard               0      5.00
Engine:        165 Fusion                    0      6.67
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      3.33
    Cruise MP:   8
     Flank MP:  12
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      2.50
Crew: 4 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      5.00
Turret Equipment:                            0      1.00
Armor Factor:  206 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2     11.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     5         50
   Left / Right Sides:        5      35/35
   Rear:                      5         36
   Turret:                    5         50

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Plasma Rifle*          Turret   0   40     2     10.00
1 AP Gauss Rifle*        Turret   0   40     2      1.50
1 Anti-Missile System    Turret   0   12     2      1.50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Front    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Left     0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Right    0          1       .50
1 Anti-Personnel Pod     Rear     0          1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           0         12     50.00
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        2,818,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      616
Cost per BV:       4,574.68
Weapon Value:      602 / 602 (Ratio = .98 / .98)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 11;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 8H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 8
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GM;  Point Value: 6


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Re: [EMULATION]Hammer Blower & Command Blower
« Reply #9 on: 24 February 2012, 22:53:03 »
Very nice.  Incidentally, the command tank did sacrifice some ammo in addition to the turret armor; they carried about 2/3rds the ammo load-out of the line tanks.  My apologies; I forgot to mention that tidbit.  For the record it was 600-800 (depending on the model) for the line tanks and 400-600 for the command tanks.

Top speed of a 120+ kph at 170 tonnes and capable of knocking a satellite out of orbit; not too shabby if you ask me.
Thought I might get a rocket ride when I was a child.          We are the wild youth,                                And through villages of ether
But it was a lie, that I told myself                                          Chasing visions of our futures.                   Oh, my crucifixion comes
When I needed something good.                                         One day we'll reveal the truth,                    Will you sing my hallelujah?
At 17, I had a better dream; now I'm 33, and it isn't me.      That one will die before he gets there.       Will you tell me when it's done?
But I'd think of something better if I could
                           --E. Tonra                                                      --C. Love
--A. Duritz

 

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