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PostPosted: 25-Jan-2020 19:17    Post subject: Cannon GAL-2DSM Reply to topic Reply with quote

TRO: Cannon GAL-2DSM
                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Cannon GAL-2DSM
Designer:           Deathloc
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            20
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3061
Rules (Current):    Tournament Legal
Rules (Era):        Tournament Legal
Rules (Year):       Tournament Legal
Total Cost:         1,736,640 C-Bills
Battle Value:       593

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          GM 120 
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Durallex Light II Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Large Laser
    1 Magna Mark II Medium Laser
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Dalban Micronics
Targeting & Tracking: Dalban HiRez II

================================================================================================
Overview:
    The multiple successes of the new Gallowglas Battlemech prompted Blackwell to begin a study
    on the possibility of using the design as a base for a new line of Mechs.  The Cannon is the
    first of these new experimental machines.
    The GAL-2DSM (for Down-Sized Model) is a scaled down version the Gallowglas.  Like its
    larger brethren is is equipped solely with energy weapons, eliminating any dependency on
    ammunition, an Endo-Steel skeleton, to save weithy, and a standard engine, to increase
    battlefield survival and reduce construction cost.

Capabilities:
    The main punch of the Cannon, and the source of its name, is the torso-mounted Sunbeam large
    laser.  Although this extended range model generates a lot more heat (more, in fact that the
    heat sinks can normally handle), it does provide an excellent punch for so light a design.
    Unfortunately, the Cannon also suffers from some deficiencies,  The choice of standard heat
    sinks instead of double strength models reduces the machine's endurance, while the absence
    of jump jets is a major shortcoming.  However, these flaws may be corrected by use of
    Clan-level technology, which Blackwell is reported to have.

================================================================================================
Equipment                                                             Mass                      
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 1.00                     
Engine:                                     120 Fusion                 4.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                                 9                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            11                     1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   53                     3.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              7       
    Center Torso:                       6              7       
    Center Torso (rear):                               1       
    R/L Torso:                          5              6       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  1       
    R/L Arm:                            3              6       
    R/L Leg:                            4              6       

================================================================================================
Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                                            RT                2          5.00             
Medium Laser                                              LA                1          1.00             

================================================================================================
Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Point Value (PV): 18
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 1,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 2,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE
		
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PostPosted: 25-Jan-2020 19:19    Post subject: Cannon GAL-2DSM Reply to topic Reply with quote

TRO: Cannon GAL-2DSM
                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Cannon GAL-2DSM
Designer:           Deathloc
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            20
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3061
Rules (Current):    Tournament Legal
Rules (Era):        Tournament Legal
Rules (Year):       Tournament Legal
Total Cost:         1,736,640 C-Bills
Battle Value:       593

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          GM 120 
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Durallex Light II Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Large Laser
    1 Magna Mark II Medium Laser
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Dalban Micronics
Targeting & Tracking: Dalban HiRez II

================================================================================================
Overview:
    The multiple successes of the new Gallowglas Battlemech prompted Blackwell to begin a study
    on the possibility of using the design as a base for a new line of Mechs.  The Cannon is the
    first of these new experimental machines.
    The GAL-2DSM (for Down-Sized Model) is a scaled down version the Gallowglas.  Like its
    larger brethren is is equipped solely with energy weapons, eliminating any dependency on
    ammunition, an Endo-Steel skeleton, to save weithy, and a standard engine, to increase
    battlefield survival and reduce construction cost.

Capabilities:
    The main punch of the Cannon, and the source of its name, is the torso-mounted Sunbeam large
    laser.  Although this extended range model generates a lot more heat (more, in fact that the
    heat sinks can normally handle), it does provide an excellent punch for so light a design.
    Unfortunately, the Cannon also suffers from some deficiencies,  The choice of standard heat
    sinks instead of double strength models reduces the machine's endurance, while the absence
    of jump jets is a major shortcoming.  However, these flaws may be corrected by use of
    Clan-level technology, which Blackwell is reported to have.

================================================================================================
Equipment                                                             Mass                      
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 1.00                     
Engine:                                     120 Fusion                 4.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                                 9                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            11                     1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   53                     3.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              7       
    Center Torso:                       6              7       
    Center Torso (rear):                               1       
    R/L Torso:                          5              6       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  1       
    R/L Arm:                            3              6       
    R/L Leg:                            4              6       

================================================================================================
Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                                            RT                2          5.00             
Medium Laser                                              LA                1          1.00             

================================================================================================
Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Point Value (PV): 18
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 1,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 2,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE
		
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PostPosted: 27-Jan-2020 22:32    Post subject: Cannon GAL-2DSM Reply to topic Reply with quote

This would have been a nice machine for the clan invasion era, but after 3055 there is little reason to go with the SHSs, which would in turn allow you to use standard armour, or to go with a 140 rated reactor.
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PostPosted: 29-Jan-2020 17:38    Post subject: Re: Cannon GAL-2DSM Reply to topic Reply with quote

Sleeping Dragon wrote:
This would have been a nice machine for the clan invasion era, but after 3055 there is little reason to go with the SHSs, which would in turn allow you to use standard armour, or to go with a 140 rated reactor.


There are plenty of in-game reasons. Availability, finances, etc. I applaud folks who design machines around single heat sinks instead of just slapping doubles on it! Yes, it's limiting, but it shows spunk! Smile
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PostPosted: 02-Feb-2020 01:59    Post subject: Re: Cannon GAL-2DSM Reply to topic Reply with quote

Indeed, but then you had better mentioned why do you go with the less efficient option. If there is something that justifies it's cost in Battletech, it's usually the inclusion of DHS technology, which is widely available in 3061.
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