BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Crematoria CR-31R4
Designer: KaiserDunk
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Jihad / 3074
Rules (Current): Tournament Legal
Rules (Era): Tournament Legal
Rules (Year): Tournament Legal
Total Cost: 13,487,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,645
Chassis: GM Crematoria
Power Plant: GM 300
Walking Speed: 32.4 kph [43.2 kph]
Maximum Speed: 54 kph [64.8 kph]
Jump Jets: HLJS Type 100
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Duraflex Heavy Special
Armament:
2 Johnston High Speed ER PPCs
2 Bright-Bloom ER Medium Lasers
2 Martell Medium Pulse Lasers
1 Ronson Flamer
Manufacturer: General Motors
Primary Factory: Kathil
Communications: Sony MSF-21 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Bergstrom Type 7 with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Overview:
The experience with the Berserker project, both before and during the FedCom Civil War, gave
the Federated Suns a great deal of experience with massive hatchet-armed assault ‘Mechs.
General Motors of Kathil in particular believed that they could do a better job with the
concept at a lower cost. Working with what scraps of information from the project as well
as battlefield intel and combining it with their own experience with assault Mechs and backing from the
AFFS, the GM engineers were able to bring the new design to fruition in less than 6 years.
The as-yet unnamed ?Mech was put through its paces, where the GM test-pilots likened the
experience to sitting inside a crematorium. The General Motors engineers liked the sound
of it, and dubbed the new design the Crematoria.
Capabilities:
The Crematoria was based around combining triple-strength myomeres with a massive hatchet
for close-quarters combat. To that end, the ‘Mech is designed around a brace of energy
weapons to generate the heat needed to energize the myomeres. The core of this firepower
is the two Johnston High-Speed ERPPCs, which also provide long-ranged and accurate
firepower with the advanced Bergstrom Type 7 targeting system. Matched sets of
Bright-Bloom ER and Martell pulse-type medium lasers, which are also tied into the Type 7, both
provide close range support and enable the pilot to better manage the heat levels. As a
nod to the original Berserker, a single Ronson flamer is mounted in the head to give the
image of a metal giant breathing fire.
The Crematoria was designed with a solid yet relatively simple chassis that could both
support some of the heaviest armor found on any ‘Mech with the enhanced leg structure to
endure the crushing pressures generated by the HLJS Type 100 jump jets. The Type 100 jets
are some of the most massive ever produced, and use a complex set of valves to generate the
thrust necessary to lift the ‘Mech while being relatively light.
With the triple-strength myomeres energized, a Crematoria can use its massive hatchet to nearly
cleave a light ‘Mech in half with one stroke. Indeed, the image of a fire breathing metal
giant wielding a massive hatchet at close range while jumping and wreathed in flames from the heat sinks
provides an image that can terrorize most opponents.
Deployment:
The CR-31R4 was initially not a popular ‘Mech, as most Davion MechWarriors thought it had
too much of a Steiner influence. As they grew to know the strengths of the ‘Mech, though,
they grew to love its strength and durability. Unit commanders also grew to like the
Crematoria for its relatively low cost and dependability. While not a widely seen ‘Mech,
the Crematoria has made a name for itself in assault lances, leading attacks with sustained direct-support followed by getting in close with an enemy.
As to be expected for such a
visually striking design, it has begun to make a name for itself in the Solaris VII matches.
The low cost has been made even lower for Davion fighters through discounts, and has even
been made the signature ‘Mech for the reconstituted Black Star Stables.
Variants:
Due to the complex set of heat sinks as well as the intricate targeting system tied to the
weapons, the Crematoria has proven highly resistant to modifications. The only one yet
seen is ‘Hotstreak’ Faulken’s version, which replaces the pulse lasers with two additional
Bright-Blooms and adds a pair of Magna 200p pulse lasers to the back of the legs to protect
against sneak attacks from that quarter.
Notable MechWarriors:
Harold ‘Hotstreak’ Faulken
‘Hotstreak’ Faulken is one of the more gifted Black Star fighters, having risen rapidly
through the circuits to be picked up by the stable. An ardent Davionist, Faulken has been
putting one of the first Crematoria through its paces, where his hair-trigger temper seems
to be perfectly matched with the fiery ‘Mech. It has been observed that it almost seems at
times to be a perfect outwards reflection of his personality. While Faulken has issued a
challenge for a Steiner Warrior with a Berserker to meet him in combat to see which design
is better, none has yet come forward to take up the challenge.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 10.00
Engine: 300 Fusion 19.00
Walking MP: 3 [4]
Running MP: 5 [6]
Jumping MP: 3
Heat Sinks (Double): 15 [30] 5.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 307 19.50
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 31 50
Center Torso (rear): 12
R/L Torso: 21 34
R/L Torso (rear): 8
R/L Arm: 17 34
R/L Leg: 21 42
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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Flamer H 1 1.00
Jump Jet CT 1 2.00
ER Medium Laser RT 1 1.00
ER PPC RT 3 7.00
Guardian ECM Suite RT 2 1.50
ER Medium Laser LT 1 1.00
ER PPC LT 3 7.00
Targeting Computer LT 5 5.00
Medium Pulse Laser RA 1 2.00
Hatchet LA 7 7.00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 1 2.00
Jump Jet RL 1 2.00
Jump Jet LL 1 2.00
Triple-Strength Myomer -- 6 0.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 51
TP: BM, SZ: 4, TMM: 1, MV: 6"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 3, OV: 2
Armor (A): 10, Structure (S): 8
Specials: ECM, ENE, MEL, TSM
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