BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Grasshopper GHR-5N MK2
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3025
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Modified design

Mass:          70 tons
Chassis:       Mingh z33/7 Standard
Power Plant:   280 VOX Fusion
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     4 Leviathan Lifters Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type:    Durallex Heavy Standard
Armament:      
  7 Medium Lasers
  2 PPCs
Manufacturer:  Lantren Corporation
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  Allet-C308
Targeting & Tracking System:  Allet-T11

==Overview:==
     When it first appeared on the battlefield in 2786, the Grasshopper was
revolutionary design. Though it had a mass of 70 tons, it was jump-capable.
heavy 'Mech, with all the firepower and armor of its weight classification,
GHR-5H was designed as a highly mobile close-range fighter.
     When considering simple, cheep, and benafical upgrades to this aging u
in 3048, designers all agreed that the single most benafical upgrade would 
to add DHS.

==Capabilities:==
     The Grasshopper once was not heavily armed, but it could keep up a muc
higher rate of fire than many other heavy 'Mechs, giving this 'Mech a 
reputation as a high intensity fighter. The GHR-5N MK2 is not much differen
with the only substantial change being an almost doubling of offensive 
firepower.
     Its ability to operate independently makes the 'Mech useful as a raide
and guerrilla fighter. Instead of relying on long-range bombardment to weak
the enemy's defenses, the Grasshopper relies on surprise and superior mobil
to overwhelm its victims.
     The Grasshopper is also famous for its ability to outflank an enemy an
attack from the rear. Though light and medium 'Mechs have always had this 
ability, the appearance of a heavy 'Mech with jump capacity required a comp
revision of lance tactics.
     These features where preserved when upgrading the unit. Designers redu
the weight of the coolent system from 12tons to 3tons. This in turned allow
the addition of a second PPC and 2 additional Medium Lasers. Inital plans 
called for 5 Medium Lasers but was rejected do to the emense load they woul
place on the coolent system.
     This has boosted the mech damage potential by more then 50%. Several 
pilots like this upgrade and several orders have been placed for upgrade ki
already.

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Type/Model:    Grasshopper GHR-5N MK2
Mass:          70 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  107 pts Standard              0      7.00
Engine:        280                  6     16.00
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   4
Heat Sinks:     13 Double [26]               6      3.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT, 1 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  208 pts Standard              0     13.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             22         30      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 13      
   L/R Side Torso:           15      20/20      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):            10/10      
   L/R Arm:                  11      22/22      
   L/R Leg:                  15      26/26      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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2 Medium Lasers          RA      6           2      2.00
2 Medium Lasers          LA      6           2      2.00
1 PPC                    RT     10           3      7.00
1 Medium Laser           RT      3           1      1.00
1 PPC                    LT     10           3      7.00
1 Medium Laser           LT      3           1      1.00
1 Medium Laser           HD      3           1      1.00
4 Standard Jump Jets:                        4      4.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS:                         41          54     70.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          24       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6,728,374 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,528
Cost per BV:       4,403.39
Weapon Value:      1,898 / 1,898 (Ratio = 1.24 / 1.24)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 25;  MRDmg = 14;  LRDmg = 5
BattleForce2:      MP: 4J,  Armor/Structure: 5/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,  Overheat: 2
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 15