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PostPosted: 31-Aug-2018 20:30    Post subject: Gryphon GRP-4A Reply to topic Reply with quote

TRO: Gryphon GRP-4A
                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Gryphon GRP-4A
Designer:           Ruger
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            60
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         18,916,480 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,061

Structure:            Endo Steel
Power Plant:          300 XL
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  [140.4 kph]
Jump Jets:            Unknown
    Jump Capacity:    150 meters
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    2 Medium Lasers
    1 MML 5 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1 Snub-Nose PPC
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    Built on the frame work of the old GRF-1A Griffin, the 60 ton primitive version of the
    modern medium BattleMech, the GRP-4A Gryphon has been modified from a long range sniper to a
    short range brawler.

Capabilities:
    Though maintaining the overall appearance of the primitive Griffin, the Gryphon is built
    around an extralight Vlar 300 fusion engine paired up with both a supercharger and a myomer
    acceleration signal circuitry system, enabling the design to run in bursts just over 140
    kph. Its jump jet system has been expanded over the original base model to allow for leaps
    up to 150 meters at a time. This mobility allows it to close range with most enemies very
    quickly, which is fortunate, as its weapons are designed to make the 'Mech a close-range
    slugger.
    
    The central weapon of the Gryphon's arsenal is a snub-nose particle cannon tied into a
    capacitor. Backing this weapon are a pair of standard medium lasers, and a 5 rack
    multi-missile launcher with an Artemis IV fire-control system. This last weapon is equipped
    with 3 tons of ammunition, which allows the pilot to carry a range of both long-range and
    short range missiles tailored to fit each mission.
    
    To protect this 'Mech, the Gryphon mounts 12 tons of standard armor plate, and the MML-5's
    ammunition is stored in a bay protected by CASE II. As a final measure of protection, the
    engineer's added a Guardian ECM suite.

Deployment:
    The Gryphon is currently being sold to virtually all customers, with the lion's share going
    to the mercenary market.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 3.00                     
Engine:                                       300 XL                   9.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                               8 [13]                                            
    Jumping MP:                                 5                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         12 [24]                   2.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  192                    12.00                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      20             30       
    Center Torso (rear):                               9       
    R/L Torso:                         14             20       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  8       
    R/L Arm:                           10             20       
    R/L Leg:                           14             24       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jump Jet                                                  CT                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                              CT                1          1.00             
Guardian ECM Suite                                        RT                2          1.50             
Jump Jet                                                  RT                1          1.00             
MML 5 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                   RT                3          3.00             
CASE II                                                   LT                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LT                1          1.00             
MASC                                                      LT                3          3.00             
MML 5 (Ammo 20) [SRM / Artemis IV]                        LT                1          1.00             
MML 5 (Ammo 20) [SRM / Inferno]                           LT                1          1.00             
MML 5 (Ammo 24) [LRM / Artemis IV]                        LT                1          1.00             
Supercharger                                              LT                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                              RA                1          1.00             
Snub-Nose PPC w/ Capacitor                                RA                3          7.00             
Jump Jet                                                  RL                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LL                1          1.00             
		
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PostPosted: 02-Sep-2018 13:00    Post subject: Gryphon GRP-4A Reply to topic Reply with quote

I am happy to see a rename on this design since the mission profile is so different from the Griffin, even if it follows a similar weapons layout.
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PostPosted: 02-Sep-2018 16:16    Post subject: Re: Gryphon GRP-4A Reply to topic Reply with quote

Jade_Dragon wrote:
I am happy to see a rename on this design since the mission profile is so different from the Griffin, even if it follows a similar weapons layout.


Well, I could have gone the old route of adding a "II" or something to the original name, but with having different spellings of the name available, I figured why not do that instead?

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And besides, the miniature of the primitive Griffin just looks too good not have an effective (or so I'd like to think) modernized version with which to use it...and my thanks go to Mordel for it, as the primary reason I have it (and my primitive Rifleman is because of the contest he held a little while back...

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PostPosted: 02-Sep-2018 20:26    Post subject: Re: Gryphon GRP-4A Reply to topic Reply with quote

Ruger wrote:
...and my thanks go to Mordel for it, as the primary reason I have it (and my primitive Rifleman is because of the contest he held a little while back...


Now I need to figure out what I want to do for the next contest!! Smile
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PostPosted: 03-Sep-2018 07:08    Post subject: Re: Gryphon GRP-4A Reply to topic Reply with quote

Mordel wrote:

Now I need to figure out what I want to do for the next contest!! Smile


I've been having fun with Cannonshop's "Hey Y'all! Hold my Beer!" vehicle design contests over on the other board...just got done designing a combat effective (I think) VTOL that has a movement rate of 18/27(36)...

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It's also gotten me on an introductory battle tank design kick...really liking my 35 ton Lynx light tank and I have one I will likely post soon that is a 75 tonner I've named the Guderian MBT...

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