BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Vulcan (Iron Hoof) VLN-C
Designer: Vox
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Clan
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 40
Role: Striker
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 4,010,300 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,371
Chassis: MatherTech 500 Endo Steel
Power Plant: Pitban 240 240
Walking Speed: 64.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph
Jump Jets: Pitban Model 9
Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Technicron Type G
Armament:
1 Series 7K ER Large Laser
1 Clan Medium Pulse Laser
1 MS Infernal Heavy Flamer Heavy Flamer
4 Clan Hell's Horses Machine Guns (Array mounted)
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Comset 1
Targeting & Tracking: J-Track 52
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Overview:
The Vulcan was an uncommon sight among the Clans, a relic of the Inner Sphere's past that
most would have discarded as inferior. However, Clan Hell’s Horses had always valued
unconventional assets, and the VLN-5H "Iron Hoof" was a testament to that philosophy.
Originally salvaged from a battle against the Lyran Commonwealth, this Inner Sphere relic
was slated for decommissioning—until Star Commander Vhalen saw its potential.
A skilled and aggressive warrior, Vhalen had grown up favoring rapid-strike tactics,
harassing enemy forces and burning through weak points in their formations. His experience
with light and medium ‘Mechs led him to refit the *Iron Hoof* into something worthy of
Clan Hell’s Horses: a fast, well-armored predator with a vicious bite.
With full Clan-tech upgrades, the once-maligned Vulcan was transformed into a true cavalry
‘Mech. The primitive armor was stripped away and replaced with Clan-grade armor plating,
while an Endo Steel frame reduced weight, allowing for additional firepower. A Clan double
heat sink system kept its weapons in check, ensuring it could strike hard and fast without
overheating.
Weapon Loadout & Combat Role
- The Heavy Flamer in the right arm turned Iron Hoof into a brutal anti-infantry weapon and
an ideal tool for flushing out dug-in enemies.
- A quartet of Machine Guns, linked to a Machine Gun Array, made it a true terror against
infantry and light armor, shredding enemies in close combat.
- The ER Large Laser, mounted in the right torso, gave the ‘Mech unexpected reach,
allowing it to engage at range before closing in.
- A Medium Pulse Laser in the left torso provided accurate, close-range punch against
armored targets.
- Upgraded Clan armor improved survivability, allowing Iron Hoof to endure engagements that
a standard Vulcan never could.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel 2.00
Engine: 240 Fusion 11.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 6
Heat Sinks (Double): 10 [20] 0.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 112 7.00
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 12 14
Center Torso (rear): 3
R/L Torso: 10 14
R/L Torso (rear): 3
R/L Arm: 6 12
R/L Leg: 10 14
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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2 Jump Jets CT 2 1.00
ER Large Laser RT 1 4.00
Heavy Flamer (Ammo 10) RT 1 1.00
2 Jump Jets RT 2 1.00
2 Jump Jets LT 2 1.00
Machine Gun (Ammo 100) LT 1 0.50
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2.00
Heavy Flamer RA 1 1.50
4 Machine Guns (Array mounted) LA 4 1.00
Machine Gun Array Module LA 1 0.25
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 27
TP: BM, SZ: 2, TMM: 2, MV: 12"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 2 / (L) 1, OV: 1
Armor (A): 4, Structure (S): 3
Specials: CASE
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