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Name/Model:         Advanced Forces Logistical Support Mk 5 (Spartan Chief) AFLS-5-MB21a
Designer:           Vagabond
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            100
Role:               Sniper
Configuration:      Tripod BattleMech
Era/Year:           Star League / 2770
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         9,480,600 C-Bills
Battle Value:       972

Chassis:              AFLS Tripedal Heavy 
Power Plant:          VOX 300 
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            CurtissJet 80 
    Jump Capacity:    90 meters
Armor:                Aldis Plate with CASE with CASE
Armament:             
    1 Edward Industries Thumper
    1 Diverse Optics Small Pulse Laser
    1 Arenthir Electronics Remote Sensor Dispenser
Manufacturer:         Krupp Armament Works
    Primary Factory:  Terra
Communications:       Exeter Longscan 200
Targeting & Tracking: Cat's Eyes 5

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Overview:
    The Advanced Forces Logistical Support or AFLS series are a series Industrial Mechs
    commissioned by the SLDF for the purpose of accompanying advanced forces in pushes in to and
    beyond enemy lines, where a force might need to operate beyond supply lines for an extended
    period of time.  The AFLS series of Mechs share the common traits of being fusion powered,
    lightly armored, jump capable units that escort BattleMech forces into any environment.
    
    Starting with the AFLS Mk 4, the line was built to BattleMech standards and utilized the
    rarely utilized Tripod design.  The AFLS Mk 5 builds on the strengths of the AFLS Mk 4 and
    increases its tonnage and support capacity.

Capabilities:
    The AFLS series was originally divided into two designs: the AFLS-1 and AFLS-2.  The AFLS Mk
    4 was designed to replace both in order to minimize construction costs while maximizing the
    quantity of cargo and utility that could be sent with a force.  However, the AFLS Mk 4 was a
    purely civilian minded support unit that lacked any offensive capabilities that had to be
    kept far from the front lines.  Thus, the AFLS Mk 5 was drafted.
    
    Massing at 100 tons, the AFLS Mk 5 like the AFLS Mk 4 was constructed using the more
    expensive but more capable standards used in BattleMech construction instead of those used
    for Industrial Mechs.  This resulted in an increase in capability and capacity per cubic ton
    of mass.  In an effort to further the units capacity, the rarely utilized Tripod motive
    system was used in order maximize stability and maneuverability while retaining the units
    arms necessary for the mounting of the critical equipment.
    
    The AFLS Mk 5 is capable of providing a force with a reserve of 2.73 tons of water, 1.74
    tons of refrigerated food stores, and 9 tons of internal for cargo or infantry.  The AFLS Mk
    5 supplements its 9 tons of internal storage with the ability to use the left arm mounted
    Lift Hoist to carry an impressive 50 tons of external cargo without a loss in its ground
    speed or a max speed of 54.0 kph.
    
    In addition, AFLS Mk 5 supplies its company with a salvage arm, a spot welder, a spotlight
    for night work, a light fluid suction system, and the ability to carry a team of 4 MechTechs
    and their Astechs for the maintenance and repairs of whatever force the AFLS is deployed
    alongside.  These features supply an advanced force with the amenities of a field workshop
    for repairs and maintenance.
    
    Unfortunately, the AFLS Mk 5 does not include the pair of CargoLifter Exoskeletons to assist
    in the movement cargo and aid repairs that the Mk 4 carried.  Instead, the ALFS Mk 5 is
    designed to use its internal storage to carry a company of foot infantry; while this was a
    possible feature of the Mk 4, the Mk 5's cargo bays primary purpose is to provide an
    advanced force with infantry support.
    
    The largest departure for the Mk 5 from previous models is the inclusion of offensive
    weaponry.  The AFLS Mk 5 carries a Thumper artillery cannon supplied by 60 rounds of
    ammunition of up to 3 different types.  Thus, any force outfitted with a Mk 5 will also
    include minor artillery support.  In addition, the Mk 5 carries a single small pulse laser
    to ward off any enemy infantry that should stumble upon it.  Lastly, the Mk 5 is equipped
    with an additional 3 tons (4 tons total) of communication equipment that allows it to
    coordinate forces as well as connect to any orbiting satellites.
    
    The largest deficit of the Mk 5 is that it carries only about 3 days of water supply for the
    planned 118 person force (4 Offensive Mech pilots, 2 AFLS pilots, 28 technicians, and 84
    infantry).  To offset this weakness, the unit is equipped with a light suction system and
    purifier to take on environmental water to be turned into potable water.  Should no safe
    source of water be expected, the Mk 5 can resort to carrying additional water supplies using
    its lift hoist.
    
    Overall, these design choices allow the AFLS Mk 5 to escort and supply a lance of
    BattleMechs and a company of infantry deployed forward of friendly lines for up to 15 days
    or more without contact with a supply line in every environment you will find a BattleMech
    force.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                 11.00                     
Engine:                                     300 Fusion                19.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 3                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                      Tripod                   4.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  128                     8.00                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      31             14       
    Center Torso (rear):                               3       
    R/L Torso:                         21             14       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  3       
    R/L Arm:                           17             13       
    R/C/L Leg:                         21             14       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Remote Sensor Dispenser                                   H                 1          0.50             
Cargo, Insulated (2 tons)                                 CT                2          2.00             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
Communications Equipment (3 tons)                         RT                3          3.00             
Thumper (Ammo 20)                                         RT                1          1.00             
Thumper (Ammo 20) [Cluster]                               RT                1          1.00             
Thumper (Ammo 20) [Smoke]                                 RT                1          1.00             
4 Cargo, Standards (3 tons)                               LT                12        12.00             
Thumper                                                 RA/RT               15        15.00             
Lift Hoist                                                LA                3          3.00             
Light Fluid Suction System                                LA                1          0.50             
Salvage Arm                                               LA                2          3.00             
Searchlight, Mounted                                      LA                1          0.50             
Small Pulse Laser                                         LA                1          1.00             
Spot Welder                                               LA                1          2.00             
Cargo, Liquid (1 ton)                                     CL                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  CL                1          2.00             
Cargo, Liquid (1 ton)                                     RL                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  RL                1          2.00             
Cargo, Liquid (1 ton)                                     LL                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LL                1          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 33
TP: BM,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"j
Damage: (S) 0* / (M) 0 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 4,  Structure (S): 8
Specials: ARTT-1, CASE, CT17, MEL, MHQ3, RCN, RSD1, TUR(0*/-/-, ARTT-1)
 
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