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master arminas
Clan Goliath Scorpion
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Stinger
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Interesting design. I like it but there are some thing about it that I am un impressed with. (namely the XL). But used in its intended role of long range fire support, it should be a beast.
Does the file have fluff for the design?
Oh and by the way Welcome to the Board Arminas!
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master arminas
Clan Goliath Scorpion
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"In 2736 the Star League Quartermaster Corps called for a new BattleMech. They wanted a 'Mech of the medium class that focused more on firepower than on speed. Hollis Industries, creators of the BattleMaster and the Catapult, leapt to the challenge. They immediately began designing a 'Mech using all the latest Star League technology. Unfortunately, Kallon Industries beat out all the competition by a full six months when it released the Lynx BattleMech. The LYN-5X Lynx used a Wolverine chassis with tried and true weapon systems to cut time and to beat their competitors.
Undaunted, Hollis continued research at a more leisurely pace. Two and a half years after Kallon released the Lynx, Hollis field-tested the OSP-15 Osprey in front of represenatives of the League High Command. In a five minute battle the Osprey managed to outmaneuver and disable a Warhammer. The Quartermaster Corps immediately ordered 36 for 'testing purposes'. In all, 3000 were produced. Most are said to have left the Inner Sphere during Kerensky's Exodus. One Osprey, discovered in 3028, is the only known operating unit. Rumors have spread of similar discoveries since then, but they have not been confirmed."
"Once Hollis had been beaten out by Kallon Industries, the design staff was no longer pressured for time, and therefore could take their time. Using the latest technology, Hollis designed the Osprey to hold its own against any previously built 'Mech. Its weapon array is comparable to that even some of the heaviest 'Mechs. Mounted over the chassis is the M-11 Gauss Rifle. Using a smaller bore with a faster rate of fire, this gun is comparable to the M-7 Gauss Rifle that made the Highlander so deadly. A Holly LRM-10 rack and three Martell medium lasers round out the Osprey's impressive array of firepower. With two tons of ammunition for each projectile system, the Osprey can stay in a fight for longer than most medium 'Mechs. In addition, the OSP-15 carries ten double heat sinks to ensure that it will rarely overheat. Mounting 11.5 tons of Durallex Medium armor on an Endo Steel II skeleton, this 'Mech has staying power equal to that of a heavy BattleMech. With four Anderson 25 Jump Jets, the Osprey has the added maneuverability to stay in the fight with faster and lighter 'Mechs."
"Designed as an all-purpose support 'Mech, the OSP-15 filled its mission perfectly. Used time and again in the Periphery Wars, the Osprey was a feared 'Mech."
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Sleeping Dragon
Draconis Combine
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Not the fastest thing around, but it has impressive long range firepower and a good set of backup guns + JJs and heavy armor... looks okay to me.
I would like to see how it would compete with other similar 'Mechs. Namely Grim Reaper, Huron warrior, PPC/LRM variant of the Argus, Blackjack B omni, Black Hawk - KU D or some of the newer variants of the Griffin or Shadow Hawk.
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master arminas
Clan Goliath Scorpion
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To tell you the truth, I would almost rather use the design in Level 1. This is what my level 1 Osprey would look like. Heat sinks to use the LL and LRM while running, or all four ML while running. Overheats if you alpha strike or jump, but that is true of nearly all level 1 designs.
Type/Model: Osprey OSP-14
Mass: 55 tons
Equipment:
Internal Structure: 91 points 0 criticals 5.5 tons
Engine: 220 12 criticals 10.0 tons
Walking MPs: 4
Running MPs: 6
Jumping MPs: 4
Heat Sinks: 14 6 criticals 4.0 tons
Gyro: 4 criticals 3.0 tons
Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors: 5 criticals 3.0 tons
Actuators: LA/RA: Shoulder, Upper Arm only 12 criticals 0.0 tons
Armor Factor: 184 points Standard 0 criticals 11.5 tons
Head 3 9
Center Torso 18 26/9
Left/Right Torso 13 18/8
Left/Right Arm 9 18
Left/Right Leg 13 26
Weapons and Equipment:
Large Laser (RT) 2 criticals 5.0 tons
LRM-10 (CT) 2 criticals 5.0 tons
Ammo (LRM) 24 (LT) 2 criticals 2.0 tons
Medium Laser (RA) 1 critical 1.0 tons
Medium Laser (RT) 1 critical 1.0 tons
Medium Laser (LA) 1 critical 1.0 tons
Medium Laser (LT) 1 critical 1.0 tons
Jump Jets (RL) 2 criticals 1.0 tons
Jump Jets (LL) 2 criticals 1.0 tons
Total Cost: 4,599,109 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,101
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master arminas
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| Oh, and thanks for the welcome!
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