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PostPosted: 05-Dec-2005 08:15    Post subject: RFL-11R Rifleman Reply to topic Reply with quote

Somewhat expensive and slow...

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Rifleman RFL-11R
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3062
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          65 tons
Chassis:       Kallon Type IV Endo Steel
Power Plant:   195 PlasmaStar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Kallon Royalstar Standard
Armament:      
  2 Rotary AC/5s
  2 Large Pulse Lasers
  1 Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  Kallon Industries
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  Garret T-11A
Targeting & Tracking System:  Garret D2j

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==Overview:==
     The first Rifleman was built for Star League by Kallon Industries in
2505. Designed as a medium fire-support vehicle, this early model was lighter
and less heavily armored than the current version, and mounted Kallon Class C
laser cannon. Chronic overheating forced the addition of more heat sinks and
the replacement of the old lasers with more efficient Magna IIs and IIIs. 
     The current incarnation of the Rifleman, the RFL-3N, was first built in
2770, during the collapse of Star League. Arm-mounted Kallon Imperator-A
autocannon replaced the Mark II lasers, producing the familiar configuration
of two medium and two heavy lasers and two medium autocannon. Although
designed to be primarily a fire-support 'Mech, the Rifleman can hold its own
in close combat against lighter 'Mechs.

This variant only appears different by the fact it has a laser in the
Center-Torso. Once you fight it however, the differences become rather
clear...

==Capabilities:==
This Rifleman variant is notable for being 5 tons heavier and slower. Despite
this, it is still a formidable opponent. A pair of Mydron Tornado
Rotary-Barrel Class 5 Autocannons and a Diverse Optics Type 20 Large Pulse
Laser occupies each arm. These two weapons pack considerable punch, but change
the Rifleman to an infighter, as its enhanced armor indicates.

The design lacks a case for either arm, which contains two tons of AC/5 ammo
for the RACs, and if the pilot doesn't watch the heat levels, these bins may
very well detonate!

A single Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Laser provides a token of backup fire.
Interestingly enough, the NAIS mounted a prototype Variable Range Targeting
Computer on the mech. Like its predicessor, it suffers from heat chronic heat
problems if it alpha-strikes. However, an experience warrior can
counterbalance this with good heat management.

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Type/Model:    Rifleman RFL-11R
Mass:          65 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  104 pts Endo Steel           14      3.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 6 LT, 3 RT, 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        195 XL Fusion                12      4.00
   Walking MP:   3
   Running MP:   5
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               9       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT, 2 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      2.00
Cockpit, Life Supt.:                         5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00
Armor Factor:  208 pts Standard              0     13.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             21         29      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 10      
   L/R Side Torso:           15      22/22      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8      
   L/R Arm:                  10      20/20      
   L/R Leg:                  15      30/30      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Rotary AC/5            RA      1   80     10     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LA, 2 RA)
1 Large Pulse Laser      RA     10           2      7.00
1 Rotary AC/5            LA      1           6     10.00
1 Large Pulse Laser      LA     10           2      7.00
1 Medium Laser           CT      3           1      1.00
1 Variable Range System  HD                  1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         35          78     65.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           0       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        10,478,325 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,228
Cost per BV:       8,532.84
Weapon Value:      1,800 / 1,800 (Ratio = 1.47 / 1.47)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 35;  MRDmg = 21;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 3,  Armor/Structure: 5/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 5/4/-,  Overheat: 3
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 12

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PostPosted: 05-Dec-2005 13:59    Post subject: RE: RFL-11R Rifleman Reply to topic Reply with quote

A little slow for 3060's mech and with these weapons the speed may be even greater problem. It has thick armor, but XL engine may prove to be mech's downfall if the battle isn't static, because the mech cannot be pulled back quickly and rear armor would be exposed. If the mech served in it's ancient role as anti-aircraft vehicle, the weaknesses would be diminished, but on the field it may find itself surrounded by the enemies. I would remove medium laser for an additional DHS.

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PostPosted: 30-Dec-2005 04:40    Post subject: RE: RFL-11R Rifleman Reply to topic Reply with quote

I think your attempt would be better served through something like this. Besides, I am not 100 percent positive, but i believe a mech cannot fire a weapon at an aerofighter unless it has a range of 15 or great. I could be wrong or using old data though. The thing, I do know though is that the worst enemy of any fighter is # of hits and not amount of damage on average so use the lighter RAC/2s instead of the 5s.

I think you would like my \'Mech call Fly Swatter.

http://www.mordel.net/barandgrill/viewtopic.php?topic=3314&forum=3&post=33817

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Rifleman RFL-8ND
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3067
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          60 tons
Chassis:       Kallon Type IV Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 Pitban XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Kallon Royalstar Standard
Armament:      
  2 Magna Mk III Large Lasers
  2 Mydron Rotary Rotary AC/2s
  2 Magna Mk II Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Kallon Industries
  Location:    Talon / FC (KI)
Communications System:  Garret T-11A
Targeting & Tracking System:  Garret D2j

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     The first Rifleman was built for Star League by Kallon Industries in
2505. Designed as a medium fire-support vehicle, this early model was lighter
and less heavily armored than the current version, and mounted Kallon Class C
laser cannon. Chronic overheating forced the addition of more heat sinks and
the replacement of the old lasers with more efficient Magna IIs and IIIs. 
     The current incarnation of the Rifleman, the RFL-8ND, was first built in
3067, after the collapse of the second Star League. Arm-mounted Mydron Rotary
autocannons replaced the Mark II lasers, producing the familiar configuration
of two medium and two heavy lasers and two autocannon. Although designed to be
primarily a fire-support \'Mech, the Rifleman can hold its own in close combat
against lighter \'Mechs.


--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Rifleman RFL-8ND
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel            14      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                12      6.00
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     13 Double [26]              12      3.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00
Armor Factor:  192 pts Standard              0     12.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             20         29      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 10      
   L/R Side Torso:           14      20/20      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8      
   L/R Arm:                  10      20/20      
   L/R Leg:                  14      24/24      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Large Laser            RA      8           2      5.00
1 Rotary AC/2            RA      1   90      5     10.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA)
1 Large Laser            LA      8           2      5.00
1 Rotary AC/2            LA      1           3      8.00
1 Medium Laser           RT      3           1      1.00
1 Medium Laser           LT      3           1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         34          73     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           5       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        9,942,400 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,098
Cost per BV:       9,055.01
Weapon Value:      1,580 / 1,580 (Ratio = 1.44 / 1.44)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 29;  MRDmg = 18;  LRDmg = 5
BattleForce2:      MP: 4,  Armor/Structure: 5/2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,  Overheat: 1
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 11



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PostPosted: 31-Dec-2005 16:40    Post subject: RE: RFL-11R Rifleman Reply to topic Reply with quote

As much as I scorn the RAC/2, your Rifleman is a pretty good one. I think Ultra/5s would be better in the average damage department. But I think an existing rifleman has Larges/Ultra 5s.
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