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Off Topic / Re: Naval Pictures X: Underway on Nuclear Power

« Last post by Grognard on Today at 22:22:32 »

but of course.
plus the fact that knot only can the Nimitz outpace any civilian ship,
but also the fact that Nimitz doesn't have to worry about "gas mileage".

"put her to Max Military power and leave her there..."

as of 2000, the unclass max speed was listed online as 33.6 knots+

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BattleMechs / Re: Dark Age/IlClan AC-2, -5, -10, -20 Challenge

« Last post by DevianID on Today at 22:22:03 »

I always liked the operation bulldog 70 ton Jagermech, so this seemed like a good time to update it with precision ac5s.  With 4 precision ac5s and 15 salvos each, backed up by 2 medium xpulse lasers, this Jagermech provides good accurate direct fire for 1218 BV.

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Jagermech 70

Mass: 70 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel Biped
Power Plant: 280 XL
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     4 AC/5
     2 Medium X-Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3155
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-D
Cost: 13,572,233 C-bills

Type: New
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Standard)
Tonnage: 70
Battle Value: 1,218

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure            Endo Steel            3.5
Engine                        280 XL                  8
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
XL Gyro                                             1.5
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  192                    12

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            22        30   
     Center Torso (rear)               9     
     R/L Torso               15        21   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  6     
     R/L Arm                 11        19   
     R/L Leg                 15        26   


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

Weapons
and Ammo               Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
AC/5 Ammo (20)            RT        1        -       1.0   
Medium X-Pulse Laser      RT        1        6       2.0   
2 AC/5                    LA        8        1       16.0 
AC/5 Ammo (40)            LA        2        -       2.0   
AC/5 Ammo (20)            LT        1        -       1.0   
Medium X-Pulse Laser      LT        1        6       2.0   
2 AC/5                    RA        8        1       16.0 
AC/5 Ammo (40)            RA        2        -       2.0   



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Aerospace Combat / Re: FC Naval Command Decision

« Last post by AlphaMirage on Today at 22:15:37 »

I think the option is to replace it with the Durendal Destroyer that was presently in the design step. The Fox is okay for an assault transport but it really needs some heavier weapons and the Avalon needs a partner with some heavy guns although its a pretty decent Warship. An Avalon Cruiser with Durendal Destroyers optimized for massed NPPC fire against Clan Warships would make an effective combo.

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Off Topic / Re: NHL 2023-2024 Vegas Edition: Mojave, Mo' Problems

« Last post by Firesprocket on Today at 22:07:39 »

With Vegas formally condemned to the regions of the 9th green the rest of my second round picks look like this:

(previously picked Carolina in 7)
Florida in 6.  Swayman is the reason they get 2.
Stars in 7.  Have to stay true to that prior to first round pick.  If not for that fact the Avs have plenty of reasons why they can win this series.
Oilers in 6.  I can't conceive a back up's back up stonewalling the Oilers.  If this were the Leafs the Canucks were playing I'd say it's anyone's game.

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Fan Fiction / Re: Regulations and Regrets

« Last post by Dave Talley on Today at 22:04:16 »

Tàg

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Units that may be involved in IlKhan's Eyes Only

« Last post by Arkansas Warrior on Today at 21:36:01 »

Didn’t she just go and convince them to show up for the ilClan Trial?  Seems like whatever problems they may once have had with her are over and done.

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Novel and Sourcebook Reviews / Re: "Legacy"

« Last post by Arkansas Warrior on Today at 21:35:01 »

Just finished it. Really fun concept.  I wouldn’t mind seeing something similar pop up over time in Shrapnel, following some other mech’s career.  trboturtle, even though it was a fraction of one story, I was glad to see Little Rock appear.  First time my home state (and the city I work in) have ever appeared in a BT story.  If you (or anyone else reading this) ever sets anything else in Arkansas again, PM me, I can provide local knowledge of geography etc (not that I expect the city to look the same in a thousand years, of course).

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Units that may be involved in IlKhan's Eyes Only

« Last post by BrianDavion on Today at 21:32:54 »

It would be interesting if he just handed them all off to Anastasia to form the core of the new SLDF.  They know her, she knows them,

on the other hand that could be a problem

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Aerospace Combat / FC Naval Command Decision

« Last post by Minemech on Today at 21:29:15 »

 The Federated Commonwealth avoided turbulence when a hairbrained scheme by Katherine backfired at a young age. It is now 3063 and you are involved in the decision-making process of the navy and have been tasked to determine how to handle the issue of the Fox Corvette. She is a brick, but is armed with popguns, lacks combat thrust, and seems an overly expensive Jolly Rogers. Worse, she drains resources by demanding the production of the Overlord A-3. The consensus is that whatever happens, it will likely either remain a light warship or a transport Jumpship of some variety. The Overlord A-3 will also likely remain in production. How would you handle this?

 At this time the Free Worlds League navy is strong, and the Invading Clans have formed a united naval command, similar to the homeworld defense fleet to counterbalance the growing Inner Sphere threat. Furthermore, the Combine finally learned how to make Battleships work and Theodore is growing distant due to internal politics.

 Regardless of your choice, those ships active in service will remain so.

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Off Topic / Re: NHL 2023-2024 Vegas Edition: Mojave, Mo' Problems

« Last post by gyedid on Today at 21:17:06 »

See ya next season, Mr. and Mrs. LTIR!
  

Cheers,

Gabe