BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Thunderbolt IIC 
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          65 tons
Chassis:       Standard
Power Plant:   260 Fusion
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 Heavy Large Laser
  2 LRM 15s
  1 SRM 4
  3 Heavy Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
     The Thunderbolt is a familiar 'Mech throughout the Successor States.
First produced in 2491, it was used extensively in assault lances of the era.
Known for its heavy armament and hard-hitting assault capability, the
Thunderbolt remains a favorite of many MechWarriors.
     The Thunderbolt was one of the first 'Mechs designed for planetary
assault. In its early years, it was also one of the heaviest assault 'Mechs
possible to produce. As technology advanced, the Thunderbolt was inevitably
superseded by larger, more advanced heavy 'Mechs. Because of its excellent
design, however, the Thunderbolt remained in production, and some of the newer
technology was added to its sub-assemblies. The Thunderbolt is respected as a
tough opponent all across the Successor States and even among the Clans.


==Capabilities:==
     The Thunderbolt remains one of the best-armed 'Mechs in existence and
Clan efforts at upgrading it for second line use as only better armed it. Its
standard large laser has been replaced with Clan Star Adders new heavy large
laser which packs a punch that few 'Mechs of any type can withstand especially
when tied into a Clan targeting computer. Combined with this are three heavy
medium lasers and a pair of drum-mounted LRM 15-rack, the Thunderbolt has more
than ample firepower at long and medium ranges. For close-in combat, the 'Mech
also carries a short-range missile quad rack. There are very few Inner Sphere
or second line 'Mechs that can match this kind of firepower.
     The Thunderbolt's armor is another of the 'Mech's impressive features.
Clan engineers replaced the original plating with advanced Ferro-Fibrous
plating to offer more protection for less weight, which is one of the few
advanced items on the 'Mech.
     With all its heavy weaponry, however, the Thunderbolt is more susceptible
to heat buildup than many other Mechs, which is even truer now with the Clan
version then it was with the original. Careful salvo firing of the
Thunderbolt's weapons is a must if the vehicle is to avoid heat overload and
shutdown. In many battles, commanders have traditionally ordered their
Thunderbolts into bodies of water early on, which allows them to fire more of
their weapons than normal. It would seem that the same tactic still applies.
Water holes in combat areas are always of great tactical value, but for the
Thunderbolt, they are sometimes desperately needed to utilize its entire
armament effectively.


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Type/Model:    Thunderbolt IIC 
Mass:          65 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  104 pts Standard              0      6.50
Engine:        260 Fusion                    6     13.50
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     16 Double [32]              12      6.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 3 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt.:                         5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  208 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7     11.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 5 LA, 2 RA)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             21         30      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 11      
   L/R Side Torso:           15      24/24      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6      
   L/R Arm:                  10      20/20      
   L/R Leg:                  15      29/29      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 Heavy Large Laser      RA     18           3      4.00
2 LRM 15s                RT     10   32      8     11.00
  (Ammo Locations: 4 RT)
1 SRM 4                  RT      3   25      2      2.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
3 Heavy Medium Lasers    LT     21           6      3.00
1 Targeting Computer     CT                  2      2.00
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TOTALS:                         52          71     65.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           7       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6,816,261 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,543
Cost per BV:       4,417.54
Weapon Value:      2,363 / 2,363 (Ratio = 1.53 / 1.53)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 39;  MRDmg = 22;  LRDmg = 9
BattleForce2:      MP: 4,  Armor/Structure: 5/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 6/5/1,  Overheat: 3
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 15
                   Specials: if