BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Gladius CN9-AHU
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3025
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 1, Custom design

Mass:          50 tons
Chassis:       Corean Model K7 Standard
Power Plant:   200 Nissan Fusion
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     4 Luxor Load Lifters Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type:    StarGuard III Standard
Armament:      
  1 Luxor DDX-5 Autocannon/20
  1 Holly-4 Pack SRM 4
  2 Photech 806c Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Corean Enterprises
  Location:    Ramen II
Communications System:  Corean TransBand-J9
Targeting & Tracking System:  Corean B-Tech

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==Overview:==
     The Centurion was designed and built by Corean Enterprises from 2801
until the Corean plant on Ramen II was destroyed in 2845. Unfortunately, many
CN9-As have developed defects in their autocannon loading mechanisms. As
replacement parts for the Luxor autocannon become increasingly rare, Techs
often replace the entire autocannon with another make or decide to mount a
different type weapons system in its stead.
     The chronic difficulties suffered by the Luxor autocannon have resulted
in a wide range of variants.  The most radical variant replaces the
medium-heavy autocannon with a full-feature Luxor DDX-5 heavy autocannon. To
accommodate the additional two tons of weight, the medium lasers have been
removed. The resulting 'Mech, the CN9-AH, has a substantially higher potential
damage curve at close range.  Innumerable other variants exist in small
numbers. MechWarriors should be aware that when they meet a Centurion on the
battlefield, there is a very good chance that it will not have standard
weaponry.
     One such Centurion is piloted by Lieutenant Stephan DuPree formerly of
the Petorian Guard. 


==Capabilities:==
      Before the 4th Succession War, Stephan Dupree, a citizen of the Free
Worlds League, began working as a free lance mercenary after two terms of
service in the FWL Militia; Stephan DuPree during his service in the militia
achieved the rank of Lieutenant which earned him command of a lance; Lt.
DuPree served without any notable blemishes or points of interest during and
retired from service to try his hand as a hired gun; using his family mech a
CN9 Centurion Dupree spent the next three years on one contract or another in
which he nearly lost his mech and life in combat; within several years, DuPree
would enter into a contract with a stable on Solaris VII, would modify his
family mech, and would start a mercenary group called The Petorian Guard which
would operate during the 4th Succession War.
     DuPree is known for his love of infighting and after several years as a
free lance Merc signed on with a stable on Solaris VII. He would rise in the
ranks on Solaris, yet he would never make it within the top ten. In one
attempt he faced the then newly raising star by the name of Justin Xiang, a
former Federated Sun officer who was dishonorably discharged. His fight lasted
only two minute as the two warriors faced off in there Centurions; the fight
was called "the battle for Rome" and resulted in favorable sales. Afterwards,
DuPree was seen shaking hands with Xiang and is said to have spent several
days afterwards in Xiang's presence. DuPree would spend much of the savings
and winnings to have his CN9 modified.
     However, modifying his personal mech would cost DuPree the last of his
life savings; the process would be a lengthy and complicated one in which
DuPree replaced the LRM assembly in the mech's left breast with a four tube
SRM rack; decreasing the missile launcher's range and potential damage, yet
decreasing the weapons weight. DuPree used the weight savings caused by the
lighter missile rack to reinstall the long removed medium lasers. DuPree would
further modify the weapons points in the chest so that both lasers faced
forward. Furthermore, DuPree heavily modified the internal structure by
installing Jump Jets a complicated and lengthy task; a modification that would
have been nearly impossible without the repair and modification facilities on
Solaris. These added Jump Jets where mounted just below the shoulder line on
the back and required heavy modification of the armor layout. Overall these
modifications would increase the mech's ability to destroy targets up close at
the expense of ranged weapons fire. 
     Shortly after the completion of these modifications the 4th Succession
War started and would see DuPree leaving the planet of Solaris; he would end
up again as a Mercenary; in addition, DuPree would create a four man unit
called "The Petorian Guard" which would see its self in the service of both
the Federated Sun and Capellan Confederation; however, after only two
contracts with the CC, Dupree would discontinue any further contracts with the
nation for personnel reasons. Several successful missions would find DuPree's
Mercenary Unit in high regard; unfortunately, fate would smile against the
warrior as his unit was flanked and cut off by a numerically superior CC
Militia. The resulting battle would be sever with "The Petorian Guard"
accounting for nine kills before falling: three mechs and six main battle
tanks. DuPree would manage to personally hold off the Capellans while his XO
made his escape; killing two mechs and one tank before himself being
destroyed.
     Lt. DuPree called his mech Gladius during his time with "The Petorian
Guard," an apt name for a unique mech that suited its warrior's style and
flair. Despite its defeat, Gladius proved its self a capable opponent which
has since been used as mold for future CN9 modifications. We have decided to
call these variants CN9-AHUs. Further more, despite his defeat at Capellan
hands DuPree's freedom was purchased by the Federated Sun for his heroic
efforts which resulted in the successful routing of the Capellan defenders by
FS forces. Unfortunately, DuPree suffered massive wounds during his ejection
that resulted in the loss of his left leg and fore arm that ended his carrier
as a Mechwarrior. He presently lives on New Hope where he trains Mechwarriors
for the local Militia.


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Type/Model:    Gladius CN9-AHU
Mass:          50 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  83 pts Standard               0      5.00
Engine:        200 Fusion                    6      8.50
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   4
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LL, 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      2.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA        14       .00
Armor Factor:  136 pts Standard              0      8.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             16         18      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  7      
   L/R Side Torso:           12      13/13      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6      
   L/R Arm:                   8      16/16      
   L/R Leg:                  12      16/16      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 Autocannon/20          RA      7   10     12     16.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 RT)
1 SRM 4                  LT      3   25      2      3.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
2 Medium Lasers          CT      6           2      2.00
4 Standard Jump Jets:                        4      2.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT)
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TOTALS:                         16          51     50.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          27       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,780,250 C-Bills
Battle Value:      837
Cost per BV:       4,516.43
Weapon Value:      554 / 554 (Ratio = .66 / .66)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 19;  MRDmg = 3;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 4J,  Armor/Structure: 3/4
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/-,  Overheat: 2
                   Class: MM;  Point Value: 8