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Gray Jaguar

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Vixen II "Alice"
« on: 20 April 2014, 13:42:09 »
Was re-reading the Fantasy League XTRO and got to thinking about other ideas.  Not sure what to pair the Mech with for a full team, but I figure that this would almost do well on its own.  Thus, I present "Alice" from Team Wonderland Hearts.

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"Alice" Vixen II

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X-A
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 17,627,740 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,841

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 270 XXL Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 97.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 151.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Laser-Reflective
Armament:
    1  (CL) Large Pulse Laser
    1  (CL) SRM-6
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
In a break from tradition, members of the Wonderland Hearts chose to modify a
Clan-spec machine into a Fantasy League design rather than upgrade an Inner
Sphere stock model.  Their choice seems to have been the correct one with the
performance record of "Alice" during the main season this year.


Common for lighter designs, "Alice" boasts an energy weapon as the main gun
retaining the original Large Pulse Laser.  All other weapon systems were
stripped and replaced with a Clan-spec SRM-6 launcher perfect for utilizing
flexible munitions against specific foes or bypassing the resistances of the
more common laser-reflective armor seeping into the Solaris Arenas.  The engine
was upgraded to a Clan-spec XXL allowing for "Alice" to retain her blinding
speed while decreasing weight.  Clan-spec Laser Reflective armor was then added
to the outer layer protecting the relatively fragile design and allowing it to
better compete with heavier opponents.


However, the two greatest improvements were the inclusion of a Chameleon LPS
and an array of improved actuators within the arms and legs.  The Chameleon LPS
is the oft more talked about upgrade granting superior protection against enemy
targeting systems at range whether they come from infantry or mechs.  Invisible
mechs oddly tend to draw crowds.  The AES installed throughout the machine
though is worth noting though as it has allowed "Alice's" pilot to nimbling
evade terrain hazards and manuever in less than ideal conditions she often
finds herself in while returning firepower without loss of accuracy.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
Catherine Beaumont does not at first glance fit the profile of a Solaris pilot
having spent her early childhood years as a something of a bored noble growing
up in the hills and countryside of Terra rather than on the hard streets or as
a mercenary brat.  Thus, it came as a surprise when Team Wonderland signed her
on as their lead pilot two years ago at the tender age of seventeen stirring up
one of the largest legal caes in the history of Solaris.  The criticisms soon
faded once the young lady was finally seen in action in the arena bringing back
a series of victories surprising for her age and finishing last year in the
number three slot.


The almost scrawny blonde often seems curiously lost in thought as she wonders
the arenas, bars, and corporate events she has found herself in lacking both a
situational awareness or a sense of focus.  However, once she has locked onto a
target she becomes implacable moving with a grace that makes her machine come
to life and striking with a surety of purpose.  Unfortunately for her and Team
Wonderland, Catherine is often late for appearances due in no small part to her
love of "tea parties" with friends though this often is viewed as part of her
charm and smoothed over with her sparkling personality.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    51 points                1.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 4 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Engine:             XXL Engine                   270                       5.00
    Walking MP: 9
    Running MP: 14
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         (CL) Double Heat Sink        10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               XL                                                     1.50
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Laser-Reflective             AV - 104                  6.50
    Armor Locations: 3 LT, 1 LA, 1 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     10           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  4         
                                           L/R Torso     7            11       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  3         
                                             L/R Arm     5            10       
                                             L/R Leg     7            14       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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(CL) SRM-6                                   RA        4         1         1.50
A.E.S.                                       RA        -         1         1.00
(CL) Large Pulse Laser                       LA        10        2         6.00
A.E.S.                                       LA        -         1         1.00
A.E.S.                                       RL        -         1         1.00
A.E.S.                                       LL        -         1         1.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  RA        -         1         1.00
Chameleon LPS                                *         6         6         0.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

* The Chameleon LPS occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD and CT.

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      3    Points: 18
9          2       2       2       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: ECM, STL, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

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Giovanni Blasini

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Re: Vixen II "Alice"
« Reply #1 on: 20 April 2014, 20:37:29 »
As cool as it is, I suspect I'd rather have a vibroblade than the SRM rack, just to be able to go snicker-snack.
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Re: Vixen II "Alice"
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2014, 22:06:08 »
I had considered a vibroblade, but I went with the Large Pulse Laser as the Vorpal weapon if you will.  Accuracy that is to be feared ;)
"Manei Domini think themselves superior because of their unnatural enhancements.  I cannot wait to show them the error of their ways."
  - Star Colonel Damien Furey

"I'm going to found a mercenary outfit, all the cool kids are doing it."
 - Duchess Designate Alice Duvall