BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Blackfoot GZT-BLF-91
Designer: Fang
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: D
Tonnage: 95
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Succession Wars / 3025
Rules (Current): Introductory
Rules (Era): Introductory
Rules (Year): Introductory
Total Cost: 8,766,908 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,840
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: 285 Fusion
Walking Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Standard
Armament:
1 Autocannon/20
1 PPC
1 LRM 15
4 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown
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Overview:
"...And entering from the opposite side of the arena, John "Fang" Stonkin, the man himself,
here to set the record straight!" 2nd announcer" That's right, Mark. Fang appears to be
piloting a custom assault machine. Course, I guess you can drive whatever you want when you
own your own mech production facility." 1st announcer â?? Too true Bill, too true. And it
seems Faust is following suit with his own custom machine. Both mechs weigh out at 95 tons.
This will be an interesting match indeed.â?
John swung his 95 ton Blackfoot around to face the crowd and raised both arms in salute to
the crowd. Emblazoned across the barrel chest of the solid black machine was a gold double
eagle aquila, and on the right shoulder baffle was the word "Exterminatus" in gold. A gold
roman numeral VII was on the left shoulder. The salute had the desired effect on the
audience as they screamed back in response, ready for the blood sport to begin. Stonkin then
turned back around towards the direction his opponent would most likely come from.
The Blackfoot was actually an ancient design from Ground Zero's glory days in the time of
the SLDF. The original blueprints called for a potent mix of long range salvos and short
range obliteration. There were still about a half dozen or so of the original machines
operational, and John had chosen one of them for upgrade specifically for this fight.
John was normally tolerant of the bickering and infighting between his Stonkin Mechs, Inc
stable/co-op and the other more well known stables of the Solaris VII circuit. A little
healthy rivalry was good for business. But this time the competition had gone too far. Early
on, it had been the Vampires out in the Reaches. His son John had settled that debacle
easily, putting down every thug they set against him in and out of the arena. Now it seemed
a rising Marik backed stable was willing to bite off more than they could swallow. The
normal taunts and challenges both in and out of the public eye Stonkin Senior cold deal
with. Espionage and attempted murder was something else entirely. His youngest son and wife
were still in critical
care, and his oldest had to practice walking all over again. But he knew who did it. He
knew. He just did not know why.
He had traced the assassins to this stable. Whether they actually were Marik or not, he
was not sure. All indicators pointed to something else. It had taken weeks of investigation
and a clandestine assault utilizing the secret GZT Foray battle armor, but he had found all
he needed to know. This stable was hiding the would be killers, and this pilot was one of
them. He issued challenge after challenge, but got no response. Finally all it took was one
duel to set this confrontation up. That time, he had left his opponentâ??s brother (cousin
maybe?) dead in a burned out hulk, ending that fight in record time. J
Capabilities:
The Blackfoot design is another forgotten hold over from Ground Zeroâ??s vaults. The
original design consisted of long rang fire power in the right arm Particle Cannon and the
torso mounted long range missile launcher followed up by short range finality in the left
arm AC/20 and the torso quad of medium lasers. With 17 tons of standard armor and 20
heatsinks, there was not much that could stop a Blackfoot short. The Exodus removed their
sole customer for the machine and the Succession Wars ensured that production would stop for
good.
Deployment:
There are still about a half dozen Blackfoot mechs in service with the Stonkin Mechs Inc
mercenary units at this time. No other House or unit appear to possess any of the machines,
and it seems that the good General took only a limited amount with him into exile. It
appears the Clans make no use of the design, original or updated.
Variants:
While there were no production variants on the books for the design, John â??Fangâ?
Stonkin created one specifically to duel with in the murderous short ranges of the Solaris
Arenas. The single heatsinks were changed out for double, and the number dropped to ten. The
PPC was replaced with a large pulse laser and the LRM launcher swapped for dual SRM6 racks.
With the gains in weight, Stonkin was able to mount jump jets and create a virtual short
range mech mutilating machine.
Notable MechWarriors:
John Stonkin, CEO and owner of Ground Zero Salvage and Technology
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 9.50
Engine: 285 Fusion 16.50
Walking MP: 3
Running MP: 5
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Single): 20 10.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 272 17.00
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 30 45
Center Torso (rear): 14
R/L Torso: 20 26
R/L Torso (rear): 11
R/L Arm: 16 26
R/L Leg: 20 39
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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LRM 15 RT 3 7.00
LRM 15 (Ammo 16) RT 2 2.00
Autocannon/20 (Ammo 10) LT 2 2.00
4 Medium Lasers LT 4 4.00
PPC RA 3 7.00
Autocannon/20 LA 10 14.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 48
TP: BM, SZ: 4, TMM: 1, MV: 6"
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 2, OV: 2
Armor (A): 9, Structure (S): 8
Specials: AC1/1/-, IF1
Distribution
Name/Model: Blackfoot GZT-BLF-91
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 95
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3.Autocannon/20 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4.Autocannon/20 4. Roll Again 4. Hand Actuator
5.Autocannon/20 5. Sensors 5.PPC
6.Autocannon/20 6. Life Support 6.PPC
1.Autocannon/20 1.PPC
2.Autocannon/20 2. Heat Sink
3.Autocannon/20 3. Roll Again
4.Autocannon/20 4. Roll Again
5.Autocannon/20 5. Roll Again
6.Autocannon/20 6. Roll Again
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. Medium Laser 1. Fusion Engine 1.LRM 15
2. Medium Laser 2. Fusion Engine 2.LRM 15
3. Medium Laser 3. Fusion Engine 3.LRM 15
4. Medium Laser 4. Gyro 4. LRM 15 (Ammo 8)
5. Autocannon/20 (Ammo 5) 5. Gyro 5. LRM 15 (Ammo 8)
6. Autocannon/20 (Ammo 5) 6. Gyro 6. Roll Again
1. Heat Sink 1. Gyro 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 2. Fusion Engine 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. Fusion Engine 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Fusion Engine 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Heat Sink 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Heat Sink 6. Heat Sink
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Heat Sink 5. Heat Sink
6. Heat Sink 6. Heat Sink
Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 07-Oct-2008 23:33
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
Heh, this looks like Marik favourite mix... Hunchback and Orion hammered to one 'Mech that is. Ranged firepower, while not overwhelming is still good and there's nothing you can complain about in short range bracket. The weapon systems complement each other nicely and there is a lot of room for combination for various situations (out of ammo, running hot etc.). Great assault machine.
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Member Review - jymset : 10-Jul-2008 12:27
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Rating:
4.00
Comment:
Now this is an effective machine, with clear firing brackets and a fearsome loadout. I really liked the story, it could've made a difference to my harsh review of the Siren. Nevertheless, the Blackfoot is a better and much more original design, hence it deserves the story and the positive rating!
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"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Dorothy Bernard
Autocannon/20 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4.
Autocannon/20 4. Roll Again 4. Hand Actuator
5.
PPC
2.
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