Stratoraider: Better bombing through anime

[Liam's Ghost]

This concept was mentioned in another thread so I decided I just had to try it out.

Stratoraider LAM ST-1RD-LAM

Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Standard LAM
Power Plant: 165 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2750
Tech Rating/Availability: D/D-E-F-F
Cost: 3,536,015 C-bills

Type: Stratoraider LAM
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental) 
Tonnage: 55
Battle Value: 614

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                  5.5
LAM Conversion Equipment                            6.0
Engine                        165 Fusion              6
   Walking MP: 3
   Running MP: 5
   Jumping MP: 3
   AirMech Cruising MP: 9
   AirMech Flanking MP: 14
   Safe Thrust: 3
   Max Thrust: 5
Heat Sink                     10                      0
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  144                     9

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         8     
     Center Torso            18        20    
     Center Torso (rear)               8     
     R/L Torso               13        16    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  6     
     R/L Arm                 9         16    
     R/L Leg                 13        16    


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   
Heat Sink                LL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 LL        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                 CT        1        -       0.5   
10 Bomb Bay              RT        10       -       10.0  
Heat Sink                LA        1        -       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
10 Bomb Bay              LT        10       -       10.0  
Heat Sink                RL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 RL        1        -       0.5   
Heat Sink                RA        1        -       1.0   
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   

[Daryk]

Interesting, but the armor placement needs work... a LAM needs its side torsos to survive, so I'd shave armor off the arms for it.

[Giovanni Blasini]

"Jamie wants big boom."

I like it.  That's actually quite the bomber.

[Liam's Ghost]

Just fiddling around, I turned this into a flying hunchback.

Stratoraider LAM ST-2RD-LAM

Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Standard LAM
Power Plant: 165 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     1 Small Laser
     2 Medium Laser
     1 AC/20
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2750
Tech Rating/Availability: D/D-E-F-F
Cost: 4,229,156 C-bills

Type: Stratoraider LAM
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental) 
Tonnage: 55
Battle Value: 1,625

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                  5.5
LAM Conversion Equipment                            6.0
Engine                        165 Fusion              6
   Walking MP: 3
   Running MP: 5
   Jumping MP: 3
   AirMech Cruising MP: 9
   AirMech Flanking MP: 14
   Safe Thrust: 3
   Max Thrust: 5
Heat Sink                     10                      0
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  184                  11.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            18        27    
     Center Torso (rear)               8     
     R/L Torso               13        20    
     R/L Torso (rear)                  6     
     R/L Arm                 9         18    
     R/L Leg                 13        26    


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   
Heat Sink                LL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 LL        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                 CT        1        -       0.5   
AC/20                    RT        10       7       14.0  
Heat Sink                LA        1        -       1.0   
Medium Laser             LA        1        3       1.0   
AC/20 Ammo (15)          LT        3        -       3.0   
Small Laser              LT        1        1       0.5   
Heat Sink                RL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 RL        1        -       0.5   
Heat Sink                RA        1        -       1.0   
Medium Laser             RA        1        3       1.0   

[Giovanni Blasini]

I have some bad news. Technically, AC/20s aren't allowed on LAMs under IO rules, because they can be optionally slit between two locations, thus ruling out the AC/20.  A gauss rifle wouldn't be an issue, though.

[Hazard Pay]

GR would be a better option, take off a ton of ammo and you can easily fit one in

[Liam's Ghost]

I have some bad news. Technically, AC/20s aren't allowed on LAMs under IO rules, because they can be optionally slit between two locations, thus ruling out the AC/20.  A gauss rifle wouldn't be an issue, though.

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

[Gorgon]

A shame! It would have been the missing link between the Hunchback and the Transit.

[Hazard Pay]

Decided to throw up the Flying Gaussback, with some extra Fuel.

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Stratoraider Gauss

Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Standard LAM
Power Plant: 165 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     1 ER Medium Laser
     1 Gauss Rifle
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-F
Cost: 4,219,100 C-bills

Type: Stratoraider Gauss
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental)
Tonnage: 55
Battle Value: 1,828

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                  5.5
LAM Conversion Equipment                            6.0
Engine                        165 Fusion              6
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 3
AirMech Cruising MP: 9
AirMech Flanking MP: 14
Safe Thrust: 3
Max Thrust: 5
Heat Sink                     10                      0
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  176                    11

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            18        27   
     Center Torso (rear)               8     
     R/L Torso               13        18   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  8     
     R/L Arm                 9         18   
     R/L Leg                 13        22   


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
Heat Sink                  LL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                   LL        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                   CT        1        -       0.5   
Heat Sink                  RT        1        -       1.0   
Gauss Rifle                RT        7        1       15.0 
Fuel Tank                  RT        1        -       1.0   
Heat Sink                  LT        1        -       1.0   
Fuel Tank                  LT        1        -       1.0   
Gauss Rifle Ammo (16)      LT        2        -       2.0   
Heat Sink                  RL        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                   RL        1        -       0.5   
ER Medium Laser            RA        1        5       1.0   



[Giovanni Blasini]

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

You're welcome?

[Daryk]

I thought it was only if the AC/20 WAS split between locations?  If it's not, I think it's legal... ???

[Dakkath]

I thought it was only if the AC/20 WAS split between locations?  If it's not, I think it's legal... ???

That was my impression, too. Splitting slots between locations is prohibited, but having all of them in the same spot is fine.

[Giovanni Blasini]

Yeah, I misread it.  AC/20 is back on the menu, as long as you don't split it.

[Daryk]

Whew!  I'm not as crazy as I thought... ;D