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Trajan
Capellan Confederation
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 Posted: 09-May-2004 15:10 Post subject: Panther IIC |
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Panther IIC
Tech: Clan / 3050
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Custom design
Mass: 35 tons
Chassis: PNT Endo Steel Endo Steel
Power Plant: 175 Clan Type Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: 5 Clan Light Series Mk. II Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor Type: Composite A4 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Clan Mk. XVII ER PPC
1 Series 2a Mk. 5 ER Medium Laser
1 Sharp-Shot Streak SRM 4
Manufacturer: Irece Beta
Location: Irece
Communications System: JNE Integrated
Targeting & Tracking System: Build 2 CAT TTS
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==Overview:==
The PNT-9R Panther has long been regarded as a mainstay unit among the forces
of the Draconis Combine. Many fought during the Clan invasion, and some of
these found their way into the forces of the Nova Cats and Smoke Jaguars. The
Nova Cats, emulating their work with the Jenner, chose to upgrade and rebuild
the Panther, making it into a premiere light attack unit, designated by DCMS
intel as the Panther IIC.
==Capabilities:==
The Panther IIC is an upgrade of the original Panther in just about every way.
The Nova Cat scientists and techs started by stripping it down to the
structure, studying the arrangement, and creating an Endosteel copy for the
upgrade. They then installed a larger fusion plant, increasing the top speed
of the Panther by over 20 kph, and extending its jump range to 150 meters. The
original PPC was replaced with an extended range model of Clan design, and the
SRM-4 launcher was upgraded to Streak technology. An ER Medium Laser was added
as a second close in weapon. To protect the new Panther, 5.5 tons of
ferro-fibrous armor were installed. While not maximum armor, it often proves
to be more than enough, especially against Inner Sphere and second-line light
and medium Mechs.
==Battle History:==
The Panther IIC fought in Operation Bulldog on Avon. This was its trial by
fire, as it was sent up against front-line Jaguar units. The Panther IIC
faired well, especially in tight engagements, where its jump jets proved to be
an asset the Jaguars could not overcome.
==Variants:==
There is only one variant of the Panther IIC, which drops the ER Medium Laser
and upgrades the Streak launcher to a 6-rack.
==Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:==
On Avon, a hereto unknown freeborn Mechwarrior named Hawkins proved the worth
of the Panther, often taking it into battle against great odds. He is credited
with a Nova kill, and forcing the retreat of two Stromcrows from a crowded
area of Avon's second largest city. Hawkins continues to serve with the 1st
Garrison Cluster, Xi Provisional Galaxy, and his realtive youth at only 24
means he will most likely serve for a while yet.
==Deployment==
All of the Nova Cats second-line forces field at least two Stars worth of this
design. The addition of the Pack Hunter has given the Panther a boost in
popularity; apparently the two designs work well together.
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Type/Model: Panther IIC
Mass: 35 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 58 pts Endo Steel 7 2.00
(Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 1 RT)
Engine: 175 Fusion 6 7.00
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5
Heat Sinks: 13 Double [26] 12 3.00
(Heat Sink Loc: 3 LT, 3 RT)
Gyro: 4 2.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
Armor Factor: 104 pts Ferro-Fibrous 7 5.50
(Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT)
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 11 14
Center Torso (Rear): 7
L/R Side Torso: 8 10/10
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 5/5
L/R Arm: 6 10/10
L/R Leg: 8 12/12
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 ER PPC RA 15 2 6.00
1 ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
1 Streak SRM 4 CT 3 25 2 3.00
(Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
5 Standard Jump Jets: 5 2.50
(Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS: 23 67 35.00
Crits & Tons Left: 11 .00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 3,283,110 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,644
Cost per BV: 1,997.03
Weapon Value: 1,053 / 984 (Ratio = .64 / .60)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 27; MRDmg = 17; LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2: MP: 5J, Armor/Structure: 3/3
Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2, Overheat: 0
Class: ML; Point Value: 16
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Oafman
Draconis Combine
Tai-sho
Joined: 18-Nov-2003 00:00
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Location: United States
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| Posted: 10-May-2004 13:56 Post subject: RE: Panther IIC |
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This is a nice upgrade to the old Panther. The slight increase in speed helps, as does the greater range of the ER PPC. As a follower of the Dragon, I wish I could have one of these (with the power of the clan weapons of course)
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Trajan
Capellan Confederation
Shia-ben-bing
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| Posted: 10-May-2004 16:10 Post subject: RE: Panther IIC |
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| Get assigned to the Ryuken-Ni. They are currently operating with the Cat's Lambda Galaxy.
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Oafman
Draconis Combine
Tai-sho
Joined: 18-Nov-2003 00:00
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Location: United States
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| Posted: 10-May-2004 19:26 Post subject: RE: Panther IIC |
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I would except I am currently assigned to an advance force circa 3025. RIght now I have been playing stuff earlier than 3055. Way before this thing came out. I still like the design though. It makes me want to break out a Panther or two against Seraph this summer. (this is assuming we can get our bridge battle started ever)
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