So I will start this by saying, this unit may be illegal. I have checked around, and while their are limits on putting heavy gauss rifles in 'vehicle turrets' and directional torso mount quirks: however after much searching I cannot find any reference to quad turrets or mech turrets, as heavy gauss only require that they be fixed in side torsos (unless its on a super heavy), or in the front or rear of a vehicle with a fusion engine. I will say this may be due to it existing in a errata I am unaware of any changes having looked at the version 7 of tactical operations errata or the version 8 of the tech manual. If anyone knows if when and where I could find the correction feel free to reply.
So with that clarified let us begin.
The Killroy is designed first and foremost as a dedicated sniper platform with a single improved Heavy Gauss rifle in a quad mech turret. Its main tactic will be to go hull down, fire from behind cover (and protect the rather weak leg armour), then fall back: using the turret to provide a excellent field of fire.
I so far have three versions of the Killroy, and am struggling to decide between them, and two lighter heavy versions at 70 tons and 60 tons.
The first version, being the 80 tonner has the Improved heavy gauss, tied to a Targeting computer, with 4 tons of ammo, with endo structure and a good solid 15.5 tons of armour, and can move at a decent quad mech speed of 4/6/0. All of this for a BV: 1,856 and 8,571,000 C-bills. In addition due to being a quad assault mech it would get a nice solid -3 to its piloting checks to fire the heavy gauss on the move, allowing it to rather easily support a advance.
However while solid, reliable and heavy set, the BV of 1856 is somewhat off setting in its duty to act as a sort support unit. Hence I redesigned it to try and lower the cost. Yet out of all 3 its arguably the most solid, and I wanted a outside perspective on this.
Killroy (Custom) KR-9
Mass: 80 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel Quad
Power Plant: 320 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
1 Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-E
Cost: 8,571,000 C-bills
Type: Killroy (Custom)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Tonnage: 80
Battle Value: 1,856
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure Endo Steel 4
Engine 320 Fusion 22.5
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink 10 [20] 0
Gyro 4
Cockpit 3
Armor Factor 248 15.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 25 40
Center Torso (rear) 9
R/L Torso 17 28
R/L Torso (rear) 6
FR/L Leg 17 31
RR/L Leg 17 30
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Heat Tonnage
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (8) CT 2 - 2.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle RT 11 2 20.0
BattleMech Turret RT 1 - 0.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (4) LT 1 - 1.0
Targeting Computer LT 5 - 5.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (4) HD 1 - 1.0
Features the following design quirks: Cowl
The second build is the 70 ton redesign of the Killroy. Stripping out 3 tons of armour, and switching to a composite structure and small cockpit to shave more BV off. Using light ferro and some CASE in the CT (to prevent the light gauss from killing the pilot), this one still has the targeting computer and also 4 tons of ammo making it considerably more fragile but unlikely to kill the pilot. It also has ECM in the head, largely to give it some light stealth capability and also shield itself against attack.
However the use of composite leaves it very open to that Heavy gauss just blowing the whole thing to kingdom come, and and the 7 million price tag is still a tad expensive. Yet the Battle Value of 1,590, is much more reasonable for its one truck pony, one weapon layout.
Killroy (Custom) KR-9YD
Mass: 70 tons
Chassis: Composite Quad
Power Plant: 280 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-E
Cost: 7,223,583 C-bills
Type: Killroy (Custom)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Tonnage: 70
Battle Value: 1,590
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure Composite 3.5
Engine 280 Fusion 16
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink 10 [20] 0
Gyro 3
Small Cockpit 2
Armor Factor (Light Ferro) 212 12.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 37
Center Torso (rear) 6
R/L Torso 15 25
R/L Torso (rear) 5
FR/L Leg 15 25
RR/L Leg 15 25
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Heat Tonnage
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (4) CT 1 - 1.0
CASE CT 1 - 0.5
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle RT 11 2 20.0
BattleMech Turret RT 1 - 0.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (12) LT 3 - 3.0
Targeting Computer LT 5 - 5.0
ECM Suite HD 2 - 1.5
Features the following design quirks: Cowl
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And lastly we have the 60 ton variant which I am very unsure on. Losing the targeting computer, and using a XL gyro along with composite structure this one sits at a very affordable 1,421, while also having a nice solid 5/8 movement. The armour is however very thin around the legs only having enough to stop a gauss rifle slug, and lacking weight and room, it loses the CASE meaning the pilot is very much at risk to being blown up. However with all this weight savings though the mech is able to be fielded for the low low price of 1,421 BV, and a okay price of 6,368,000 C-bills.
While lacking the accuracy and being a Gauss bomb, it does however only use a standard engine, 6 million by jihad is very cheap, and it still gives that heavy gauss a nice solid 360 degree arc, while also having good ammo dependency for 16 rounds, while cruising at a decent cavalry mech speed of 5/8/0. Though this comes at the expense of a design with armour protection comparable to most mediums, and having no back up weapons.
Still like its above 70 ton brother it would only get a -1 bonus to piloting due to the small cockpit and being only a heavy.
Killroy (Custom) KR-9E
Mass: 60 tons
Chassis: Composite Quad
Power Plant: 300 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-E
Cost: 9,128,000 C-bills
Type: Killroy (Custom)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Tonnage: 60
Battle Value: 1,421
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure Composite 3
Engine 300 Fusion 19
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink 10 [20] 0
XL Gyro 1.5
Small Cockpit 2
Armor Factor (Ferro) 152 8.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 20 25
Center Torso (rear) 6
R/L Torso 14 20
R/L Torso (rear) 6
FR/L Leg 14 15
RR/L Leg 14 15
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Heat Tonnage
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle RT 11 2 20.0
BattleMech Turret RT 1 - 0.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (8) LT 2 - 2.0
Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo (8) HD 2 - 2.0
Features the following design quirks: Cowl
