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Name/Model:         Onslaught
Designer:           master arminas
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            70
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         16,571,912 C-Bills
Battle Value:       3,153

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          350 XL
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    3 ER PPCs
    1 ER Small Laser
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer

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Overview:
    The second BattleMech designed for Clan Goliath Scorpion as part of their upgrades in the
    wake of Operation Revival was the Onslaught.  Designed in homage to the ancient Awesome
    assault 'Mech of the SLDF, scientists and engineers managed to reduce overall weight,
    increase speed, and provide 50% greater firepower from the precise and deadly PPCs of the
    original.
    Approved for limited production in 3052, the first prototype was field tested on Roche in
    3055.  Both Khans of the Clan were impressed with the war machine, but the high cost of
    production limited the numbers that could be fielded.  Nonetheless, by the end of the year,
    the first examples were in  service with the garrison forces of the Clan.
    Despite the lack of versatility associated with a conventional BattleMech instead of the
    multi-mission OmniMech, many front-line Scorpion Warriors launched trials of possession for
    the new machines.  When questioned on the practice, the Khans learned that the warriors
    considered the design the epitomy of what a 'Mech--Battle or Omni--should be.

Capabilities:
    Weighing in at 70 tons, the Onslaught is the heaviest of the new Goliath Scorpion designs.
    Based upon the venerable Awesome chassis, engineers managed to retain a nearly identical
    weapons arrangement, albeit with far more deadly individual weapon systems.
    Three ER PPCs provide sustain direct-fire that few other 'Mechs--front-line or
    second-line--can match, let alone sustain.  A single ER Small Laser provides the only
    back-up weapon for the unit and was included almost certainly as little more than a
    concession to the original.
    These weapons produce a massive amount of heat, but the Onslaught is more than capable of
    dealing with that.  Twenty-one double strength heat sinks give the Warrior assigned to an
    Onslaught the ability to continually fire his ER PPCs in a 3-2-3 pattern without
    signifigantly degrading his machine.
    In addiiton, Clan engineers included an advanced targeting computer--a common feature on all
    Scorpion 'Mechs.  This targeting computer allows the Warrior to concentrate the ER PPCs--one
    of the highest damage weapons available to the Clans--on a single hit location.  A three-PPC
    salvo is capable of of penetrating even the center torso armor of the Dire Wolf in a single
    shot and more often than not will amputate an arm or leg from nearly any 'Mech currently in
    operation.
    Eleven tons of ferro-fibrous armor give the Onslaught the ability to sustain damage and keep
    fighting--while not as thick as the plates of the original design, one must remember that
    this 'Mech is ten tons lighter.
    Engineers had one final surprise for those who were still familiar with the Onslaught's
    predecessor.  Instead of plodding along at a mere 54 kilometers per hour as the original
    did, the use of a 350XL fusion engine gave the Onslaught a maximum ground speed of 86.4
    kilometers per hour.  This increase in speed allows the Scorpions to use this 'Mech in a
    heavy cavalry role, supporting lighter units as needed, while still serving as the mailed
    fist of the garrison forces.

Deployment:
    Originally intended to serve as the heavy force of the garrison units defending Scorpion
    holdings, slow production and high cost have made this 'Mech relatively rare.  Added to that
    are many front-line warriors who seek to pilot these machines.  Many garrison clusters are
    lucky to have just one of these 'Mechs--none possess more than three.
    Currently, only the Scorpions field this design, though several Clans--including Jade Falcon
    and Star Adder--have announced their intention to secure manufacturing rights in trials of
    possession.

Variants:
    At the present time, the Khans are quite pleased with the Onslaught and have offered no
    variations upon the chassis for even limited production.

Notable MechWarriors:
    Star Commander Amanda Kirov was recently assigned to the 4th Scorpion Cuirassiers of Alpha
    Galaxy.  During her Trial of Posistion, Amanda managed to defeat two of her opponents, but
    was in turn forced to eject by the third.
    Three years later, the young Star Commander--already proving herself a ristar--earned a
    Kirov Bloodname by competing in the Grand Melee and then winning through all competition.
    Her feat earned her a place in Alpha Galaxy and the offer of a promotion to Star Captain.
    She refused, requesting instead assignment to one of the brand-new Onslaught BattleMechs.
    Amused by her actions, the Khans granted her request and eassigned her to the 24th
    Cuirassiers--the traditional command of the senior Khan of the Clan.
    When asked by the Khan why she turned down the promotion, she answered him with the
    following.  'I can earn my rank as Star Captain at any time, my Khan.  When I feel I have
    learned all there is to leading a star, then I shall lead a Trinary, and then a Cluster.  In
    the meantime, my new BattleMech shall serve both myself and the Clan well.'

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 3.50                     
Engine:                                       350 XL                  15.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         21 [42]                  11.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  4.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  211                    11.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      22             30       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         15             22       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  8       
    R/L Arm:                           11             22       
    R/L Leg:                           15             30       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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ER Small Laser                                            H                 1          0.50             
ER PPC                                                    RT                2          6.00             
Targeting Computer                                        RT                4          4.00             
ER PPC                                                    LT                2          6.00             
ER PPC                                                    RA                2          6.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 53
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"
Damage: (S) 6 / (M) 6 / (L) 5,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 7,  Structure (S): 4
Specials: ENE
 
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