Continuation of the Serpentus Series

[Red Pins]

So, like a dog looking up and chasing a squirrel, I was finishing the entries for another project, when I realized I needed a sample of a pirate unit.  Eventually I chose the Wobbies, because it would let me slip in a bunch of high tech toys into a TRO of 3025 and Primitive tech.  Then it was trying to make a series of unique configurations.  But it wouldn't let me go!  I had to write it!

I don't know if the design will fit everything, because the books are still in the basement, but now that I'm done, I can go do my chores willingly.  I do know I misspelt Manei Domini, and a couple others.  I'll fix the typos later.  And the Blakist names for the configurations.  And planet name.  And company name.

I've decided on a new project, too, after this one.  But no hints!

Raider RDR-O

ORIGIN

     Since its first sighting in May of 3099, intelligence agencies across the Inner Sphere suspected the Raider to be a product of Blakist research and development.  Those suspicions were proved to be correct with the capture and interrogation of the crew of a crippled Raider by (Marik Faction), revealing that only a Level II of the vehicle (presumed to be prototypes of a second vehicle for the Serpentes series) had been salvaged from a derelict DropShip in an unknown Periphery system.  Clearly designed for Manai Domini operations, Dr. David Cortland (formerly Precentor Vapula) claimed to have no knowledge of the vehicle or its development, raising concerns a surviving fragment of the terrorist group is rearming.

CAPABILITIES

     Sharing several attributes with Word AeroSpace Fighters and the Bolla stealth tank, the angular Raider uses Stealth Armor and variable-geometry wings to reduce the likelihood of electronic or visual detection even further or to increase maneuverability when required.  Incorporating Stealth technology with an XL engine and Chin Turret, witnesses and examination of suspected Raider attacks have suggested several possible Configurations.

BATTLE HISTORY

     Due to rarity and the number of copycat designs created after its discovery, the presence of a Raider must usually be inferred after the fact.  Because the most common use of such a vehicle is to launch surprise attacks or ambushes, the (Prime) is considered the most likely to be encountered.  (Marik)’s (unit) found itself the focus of such an attack in (year), as a pair of Raiders were reported leaving the Carter hydro-electic dam on (Marik planet).  The reporting station went off the air immediately, as tons of explosive destroyed the dam and wiped out a Company of Mechs and personnel as well as a medium-sized town and gold refinery.
     Evidence suggests the Raider can also launch devastating pin-point attacks as well; after reporting repeated blackmail and extortion attempts, the CEO of (Erthwerks?) was assassinated with a laser-guided Arrow IV missile fired from hiding by an aircraft fitting its description.  Similar unconfirmed reports describe a similar aircraft deploying seismic sensors in remote areas later involved in pirate activity, and an unknown aircraft believed to be a Raider armed with a Gauss Rifle.

VARIANTS

     Prisoner interrogation has identified over half a dozen configurations oriented to the needs of the Manai Domini.  The (Prime) is designed to allow covert Battlearmor insertions, presumably in rear areas or as airmobile reinforcements, launching from airborne DropShips to remain concealed.  A Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser in a chin turret allows it to provide support without logistical concern.
     The (A) serves as a MASH/Medivac, with paired surgical cubicles for repair or replacement of the Manai Domini’s cybernetic enhancements and space to carry the more severely injured to safety.  The (B) carries an enlarged crew to guide drones away from ground-based facilities.  Given that no airborne drones have been found in the Blakist arsenal, the creation of such a controller is cause for concern.  The (C) offers a sealed crew and passenger compartment with NBC (Nuclear-Biological-Chemical) monitoring station, of great interest to Inner Sphere intelligence agencies but was apparently abandoned by the pirates.
     Both the (D) and (E) seem to carry a single heavy weapon, either a Gauss Rifle or Arrow-IV launcher, and unknown supporting weapons and equipment, and seem to be dedicated support or assassination vehicles.  The (F) is a conjectural Command/Surveillance unit, able to gather battlefield intelligence while directing other units most efficiently.  The Raider’s C3i module, removed from the salvaged vehicles, is believed to link commanders across the battlefield to increase battlefield coordination.
     Finally, the (P) represents the modifications to the original design made by the pirates.  With the removal of the C3i modules (probably sold as salvage to the Marion Hegemony) the Raider uses mixed Infantry bays and Cargo compartments to capture and escape with valuable or high-priority material.

FAMOUS VEHICLES AND CREWS

Bobby and Fragger, Pilots of the Silent But Deadly
     Pilots of the captured Raider, Silent But Deadly, the two men also participated in the salvage operations on a derelict Union in the Deep Periphery.  Their description of the DropShip and crew suggest exposure to a fast-acting nerve gas, a fitting punishment.  Their cooperation and descriptions of the equipment were enough to commute their executions to life in prison.

[Sabelkatten]

I think environmental sealing has to be fixed, which means the (C) has to be a variant, not an omni config.

With stealth armor a LVSPL is right out - it would be 19 tons with heat sinks! GR or Arrow IV just barely fits, as long as you give up most of the armor and speed, and don't fix a C3i module.

If you get some clantech weapons, you can get something like this:

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Raider

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Motive Type: VTOL OmniVehicle
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 3 293 750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 276

Power Plant:  100 Fusion XL Engine
Cruise Speed: 86,4 km/h
Flanking Speed: 129,6 km/h
Armor:  Vehicle Stealth Armor
Armament:
    15.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      18 points                3,00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             100                       2,50
    Cruise MP:  8
    Flank MP:   12
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0,00
Control Equipment:                                                         1,50
Lift Equipment:                                                            3,00
Turret:                                                                    0,50
Armor:              Vehicle Stealth Armor        AV -  48                  3,00

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     10       
                                          Left/Right   10/10       
                                              Turret     8         
                                                Rear     8         
                                               Rotor     2         

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guardian ECM Suite                           BD        0         1         1,50

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 3
8          0       0       0       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, STL, ENE


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 3 828 750
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 382

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             17                        7,00

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium VSPL                                  T         7         1         4,00
Guardian ECM Suite                           BD        0         1         1,50
Infantry Compartment (4.0 tons)              BD        0         1         4,00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 4
8          2       1       0       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, STL, ENE


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 4 263 250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 388

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(R) Chaff Pod                                RR        0         1         1,00
2 Anti-Missile Systems                       T         2         2         1,00
Guardian ECM Suite                           BD        0         1         1,50
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0,50
MASH (7.5 tons)                              BD        0         1         7,50
Infantry Bay (4.0 tons)                      BD        0         1         4,00
@Anti-Missile System (12)                    BD        -         0         1,00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 4
8          0       0       0       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, STL, AMS, CASE, ENE


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 4 354 250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F                         BV2: 473

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 Anti-Missile Systems                       T         2         2         1,00
MML-5                                        T         3         1         3,00
Guardian ECM Suite                           BD        0         1         1,50
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0,50
Drone Control System (7.5 tons)              BD        0         1         7,50
@Anti-Missile System (12)                    BD        -         0         1,00
@MML-5 (LRM Smoke) (24)                      BD        -         0         1,00
@MML-5 (SRM Inferno) (20)                    BD        -         0         1,00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 5
8          1       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, STL, AMS, CASE


================================================================================
Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 4 246 250
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X                         BV2: 1 066

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  FR        1         1        12,00
Rocket Launcher 10                           T         3         1         0,50
Guardian ECM Suite                           BD        0         1         1,50
CASE                                         BD        -         1         0,50
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            BD        -         0         2,00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 11
8          2       2       2       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, STL, CASE

[Red Pins]

I wasn't looking for stats, but thanks!  I have to do it by hand, and I think I I forgot the need for single HS.  But the ones in the engine should be enough, right?  That should be 7 tons right there?

[Sabelkatten]

The stealth armor uses up all the ten free heat sinks right away.

[Red Pins]

Oh, right.  Hm.  This is going to take a while.