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PostPosted: 28-Jun-2007 20:30    Post subject: SCP-2G Scorpion Reply to topic Reply with quote

          BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Scorpion SCP-2G
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Quad BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          55 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   275 Core Tek Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  4 Medium Lasers
  1 PPC
  1 SRM 6
  1 Guardian ECM
  2 Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Scorpion SCP-2G
Mass:          55 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel            14      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LFL, 1 RFL, 5 LT, 5 RT, 1 LRL, 1 RRL)
Engine:        275 Fusion                    6     15.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Leg Act: Hip + UpLeg + LowLeg + Foot        16       .00
Armor Factor:  200 pts Standard              0     12.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             18         26      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  9      
   L/R Side Torso:           13      20/20      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6      
   L/R Front Leg:            13      26/26      
   L/R Rear Leg:             13      26/26      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 Medium Laser           RFL     3           1      1.00
1 Medium Laser           LFL     3           1      1.00
1 PPC                    RT     10           3      7.00
1 SRM 6                  RT      4   15      3      4.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
1 Medium Laser           LT      3           1      1.00
1 Guardian ECM           CT      0           2      1.50
1 Medium Laser           HD      3           1      1.00
1 Small Laser            LRL(R)  1           1       .50
1 Small Laser            RRL(R)  1           1       .50
CASE Equipment:          LT                  1       .50
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TOTALS:                         28          60     55.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           6       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5,375,141 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,323
Cost per BV:       4,062.84
Weapon Value:      1,423 / 1,423 (Ratio = 1.08 / 1.08)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 22;  MRDmg = 8;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 5/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,  Overheat: 1
                   Class: MM;  Point Value: 13
                   Specials: ecm


I didn't do any fluff because I wasn't quite sure who to assign this to.

The main thing I was looking at was this: if I were to drop it down to 5/8 movement and give it Endo, would the resultant gain in firepower and armor justify the loss of mobility?

IMHO, the answer was yes. An ECM suite now helps keep the unit from being detected, helping make it a good ambusher. If the prey gets close, then instead of the lone SRM 6 they'll now be dealing with that 6 supported by an array of four medium lasers; anything lighter than 40 tons will be in for a pounding. A pair of rear-firing smalls helps the mech deal with infantry and battle armor that might try to flank it.

The armor is near-max, and a CASE system now protects the SRM ammo. Even if the prey does survive the initial volley, it'll find this new version a much tougher nut to crack.
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PostPosted: 29-Jun-2007 02:57    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Now it actually resembles the scorpion. Just wait somewhere and then... STING Twisted Evil

It reminds me of my Hyena quad. 4 MLs, SRM 6, LRM 5, 5/8/5 and heavy armor (3025 tech). The role of my 'Mech is different but short range armament, mobility and armor are nearly identical.

I think that this machine is a good brawler.
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PostPosted: 29-Jun-2007 13:49    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have always liked the Scorpion, it was one of thoes mechs that was always kind of ignored but interesting to play. This version is very nice. much better firepower and armor. I have a friend that always says "Speed is LIFE", I have replied a few times with, "But armor and weapons are better". This is one of thoes cases where I think this applies.
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