BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Vulcan VLC-N3
Designer: Centurion13
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 40
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Civil War / 3063
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 7,621,693 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,108
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 280 XL
Walking Speed: 75.6 kph
Maximum Speed: 118.8 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
Jump Capacity: 210 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
3 Medium Pulse Lasers
4 Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown
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Overview:
After winning new contracts with the Free Worlds League Militia based on the performance of
the refitted Vulcan VL-7M, the president of Nimakachi Fusion Products had his hands full.
Between filling orders for larger 'Mechs and completing his share of Project Retread, Danel
Trevethicke had little time to think of the future of the company. Fortune smiled on Danel
one more time, however, in the form of a grateful father. Recently released from prison,
Myron Trevethicke could not legally take a position of authority in the company. But he
could assist quietly from the shadows. Myron gradually assumed control of day-to-day
operations from the concealment of his son's inner office while Danel returned to doing what
he did best – planning for the future of Nimikachi.
One of the first designs Danel initiated after returning from Les Halles was an improved
version of the Vulcan, one which could deal with standard infantry and also handle the
rapidly growing threat of battle armor. Danel had seen what these relatively cheap and
quickly-trained squads could do when the 3rd Oriente lost two Archers early on to the
Capellan's jump-capable Fa-Shih battle armor.
Capabilities:
The Vulcan II VLC-N3 is outwardly similar to its predecessor, the Vulcan VL-7M. However,
the N3 differs considerably internally, starting with its 280 Magna extra light Fusion
Engine. This gives the Vulcan II nearly the same mobility as another Nimakachi product, the
Venom; the N3 has a top speed of nearly 120 kph and can jump 210 meters with ease. The
combination of an extra light engine and an Endo Steel chassis permits the new design to
carry eight and a half tons of Kallon Royalstar Standard armor, nearly 100% of the maximum
allowed.
The weapon loadout is equally impressive. No longer burdened with the requirement that this
design be able to take on another BattleMech, Nimakachi equipped the Vulcan II with four
Small Pulse Lasers, two housed in each arm. With standard infantry covered, next to be
installed were three Medium Pulse Lasers – ideal for combat with battle armor. As the
new machine was highly mobile and most likely to be in the vanguard – and because it
would need backup if it did encounter another 'Mech – Nimakachi subcontracted with
another League manufacturer (the freewheeling Gilmour MilTech) for a supply of the famed
Cipher ComSys 1-C, which features a C3 Slave unit.
Finally, Nimakachi techs installed eleven Double Heat Sinks, enough to allow a Vulcan II
pilot to run and fire all his weapons without overheating. Jumping poses a problem,
however. Significant heat spikes can quickly disable careless Mechwarriors who ignore the
heat meter during a battle.
Deployment:
Advance prototypes of the Vulcan II even now undergo rigorous trials. We assume that some,
like their predecessor the VL-7M, may also be 'tested' under actual battle conditions in the
coming year. Even if the design proves a success, it will not appear in front line units
for at least another six months, or until Nimakachi establishes a stock of repair parts in
the supply stream. If it can keep to the current production schedule, the Vulcan II will be
the League's only 'pure' anti-infantry 'Mech to see action before 3063. Meanwhile, our
Order has received information suggesting that an even more deadly infantry 'hunter' is in
the development stage at Earthwerks, Incorporated. Code-named 'Buthidae', it is not
expected to see production until at least 3065.
Variants:
None at present.
Notable MechWarriors:
None at present.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel 2.00
Engine: 280 XL 8.00
Walking MP: 7
Running MP: 11
Jumping MP: 7
Heat Sinks (Double): 11 [22] 1.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 136 8.50
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 12 17
Center Torso (rear): 6
R/L Torso: 10 15
R/L Torso (rear): 5
R/L Arm: 6 12
R/L Leg: 10 20
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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C3 Slave H 1 1.00
Jump Jet CT 1 0.50
Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2.00
3 Jump Jets RT 3 1.50
Medium Pulse Laser RT 1 2.00
3 Jump Jets LT 3 1.50
Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2.00
2 Small Pulse Lasers RA 2 2.00
2 Small Pulse Lasers LA 2 2.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 39
TP: BM, SZ: 2, TMM: 3, MV: 14"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 2 / (L) 0, OV: 0
Armor (A): 5, Structure (S): 2
Specials: C3S, ENE, MHQ1
Distribution
Name/Model: Vulcan VLC-N3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 40
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3. Lower Arm Actuator 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4. Hand Actuator 4. C3 Slave 4. Hand Actuator
5. Small Pulse Laser 5. Sensors 5. Small Pulse Laser
6. Small Pulse Laser 6. Life Support 6. Small Pulse Laser
1. Endo Steel 1. Endo Steel
2. Endo Steel 2. Endo Steel
3. Endo Steel 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine
4. Medium Pulse Laser 4. Gyro 4. Medium Pulse Laser
5. Jump Jet 5. Gyro 5. Jump Jet
6. Jump Jet 6. Gyro 6. Jump Jet
1. Jump Jet 1. Gyro 1. Jump Jet
2. Endo Steel 2. XL Engine 2. Endo Steel
3. Endo Steel 3. XL Engine 3. Endo Steel
4. Endo Steel 4. XL Engine 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Medium Pulse Laser 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Jump Jet 6. Roll Again
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Endo Steel 5. Endo Steel
6. Endo Steel 6. Endo Steel
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Vulcan VLC-N3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 40
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Standard): 136 x 2.5 x 1 340.000
Internal Structure (Endo Steel w/ XL Engine): 67 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 (+) 50.250 = 390.250
Gyro (Standard): 40 x 0.5 (+) 20.000 = 410.250
Defensive Movement Factor: +4 (*) 1.40 = 574.350
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 574.350
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
6 (Base) + 22 (Heat Sinks) - 7 (Movement) - 20 (Weapons) = 1
Offensive Equipment:
Medium Pulse Laser 48.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 48.000 = 96.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 48.000 = 144.000
Small Pulse Laser (+) 12.000 = 156.000
Small Pulse Laser (+) 12.000 = 168.000
Small Pulse Laser (+) 12.000 = 180.000
Small Pulse Laser (+) 12.000 = 192.000
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 40.000 = 232.000
Speed Factor: 11 (Run) + 4 (Jump) (*) 2.300 = 533.600
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 533.600
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 574.350
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 533.600 = 1,107.950
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 1,108
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Vulcan VLC-N3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 40
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: BattleMech = BM
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Final Unit Type: BM
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 40 (greater than or equal to 40 and less than 60) = 2
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Final Weight/Size Class: 2
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 7 (Walk) = 14"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 14" is 3
Jumping Movement: 7 (Jump) = 14"j
Jumping Target Movement Modifier at 14" is 3
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 14"j
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
7 (Movement) + 20 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 23 = -1
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Small Pulse Laser (+) 0.330 = 0.330
Small Pulse Laser (+) 0.330 = 0.660
Small Pulse Laser (+) 0.330 = 0.990
Small Pulse Laser (+) 0.330 = 1.320
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.980
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 2.640
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 3.300
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 22 = 72.600
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 23 = 3.157
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.2
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 4
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
7 (Movement) + 20 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 23 = -1
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 0.660
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.320
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.980
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 22 = 43.560
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 23 = 1.894
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.9
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 2
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
7 (Movement) - 4 (Base) (-) 3 = 19
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 0
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Convert Armor
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Standard: 136 armor points x 1 136.000 = 136.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 4.533
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Final Armor Value: 5
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Inner Sphere XL on a 40 ton BattleMech = 2.0
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Final Structure Value: 2
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit is equipped with C3 Slave = C3S
Unit contains no explosive components = ENE
Unit is equipped as a mobile headquarters = MHQ1
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 4 (Short) + 2 (Medium) + 2 (Medium) + 0 (Long) = 8.000
Unit Size Factor 2 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 1.000 = 9.000
Overheat Factor 0 (Overheat) (+) 0.000 = 9.000
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 9.000
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 5 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 10.000
Structure Factor 2 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 2.000 = 12.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[3 (14" Move)] x 0.25} (*) 1.750 = 21.000
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 21.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 1.75 (0.25 per 2") + 0.5 (Jump-capable) = 2.250
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 21.000 = 23.250
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 9.000
Defensive Value (+) 23.250 = 32.250
Agile [3 (TMM) - 1] x 2 (Medium) (+) 4.000 = 36.250
C3 32.25 (Subtotal) x 0.05 (+) 1.500 = 37.750
Force Bonus [MHQ1] Mobile Headquarters (+) 1.000 = 38.750
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Final Point Value: 39
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Vulcan VLC-N3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 40
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Standard): (136 pts) 8.5 x 10,000 85,000.00
Internal Structure (Endo Steel): 40 x 1,600 x 1 (+) 64,000.00 = 149,000.00
Myomer (Standard): 40 x 2,000 (+) 80,000.00 = 229,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 280 x 40) / 75 (+) 2,986,666.67 = 3,215,666.67
Gyro (Standard): 3.0 x 300,000 (+) 900,000.00 = 4,115,666.67
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 4,315,666.67
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 4,365,666.67
Sensors: 40 x 2,000 (+) 80,000.00 = 4,445,666.67
Heat Sinks (Double): 11 x 6,000 (+) 66,000.00 = 4,511,666.67
Arm Actuators: 40 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 2) + (80 x 2)) (+) 18,400.00 = 4,530,066.67
Leg Actuators: 40 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 28,000.00 = 4,558,066.67
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Total Structural Cost: 4,558,066.67
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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C3 Slave 250,000 250,000.00
Jump Jets 40 x (7 x 7) x 200 (+) 392,000.00 = 642,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 702,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 762,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 822,000.00
Small Pulse Laser 16,000 (+) 16,000.00 = 838,000.00
Small Pulse Laser 16,000 (+) 16,000.00 = 854,000.00
Small Pulse Laser 16,000 (+) 16,000.00 = 870,000.00
Small Pulse Laser 16,000 (+) 16,000.00 = 886,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 886,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 4,558,066.67
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 886,000.00 = 5,444,066.67
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (40 / 100) (*) 1.40 = 7,621,693.33
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Final BattleMech Cost 7,621,693.00
Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 19-Sep-2008 19:54
1 out of 1 users (100.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
4.00
Comment:
An interesting variant of the old workhorse. Additional speed is definitely a nice feature, but I'm not sure whether I'd like to place the XL engine on a 'Mech that is usually fielded in built up areas where it can be easily ambushed. Maybe I'd try a variant with a BAP, but C3 is also a handy piece of equipment, so I'd probably drop one of the SPL and a JJ or a DHS. The pulse lasers can rip through any infantry with the exception of the heaviest BAs with ease, but their range is limited. That isn't much of a problem for something that can go 7/11/7 and packs full armour for it's weight. Just don't expose yourself too much and you'll do fine. If there is a thing that I'd like to see than it would be my favourite universal solution for anything - the flamer ;)
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