In regards to the southpaw: If it is prudent, we could combine our designs into the redesign of the Grasshopper GHR-5M/6M. My originals were actually very good (no ammo dependencies for one), but the weapon placement was all wrong (PPC mounted on wrong side). I'm hoping to make them more canon-friendly.
Banshee BNC-3Eb Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Rules Level:2 Mass:95 Engine:380 Fusion Engine Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:11 Double Walk MP:4 Jump MP:0 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous LA Armor:22 RA Armor:22 LT Armor:30 RT Armor:30 CT Armor:42 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:35 RL Armor:35 RTL Armor:10 RTR Armor:10 RTC Armor:14 Weapons:10 1 ISPPC, Left Torso 1 ISPPC, Right Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Right Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Right Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Right Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Left Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Left Torso 1 ISMediumLaser, Left Torso 1 ISMediumLaser (R), Center Torso (R) 1 ISMediumLaser (R), Center Torso (R) Notes from Magnus: Yes, it is very much a cheese build, but have you seen the original Banshee BNC-3E? It is absolutely terrible. The fact that it was mass-produced in the thousands only makes it more absurd. The Reunification War would bring a heavy logistical toll even on the mighty Star League. It would have made more sense for the SLDF to utilize everything they had to the best of their ability. Applying a relatively simple and cheap refit using updated technologies would have helped the old Banshee A LOT. The BNC-3Eb leaves many of the traits of the original intact while amplifying the mech's firepower to an acceptable degree. Keeping with the "refit" theme, I chose only upgrades that were cheap and easy to implement; Ferro-Fibrous Armor and Double Heat Sinks. The Ac/5 was dropped for another PPC and the rest of the spare tonnage was devoted to a solid medium laser battery and better armor. The lack of weapons in the arms was purposeful. As this mech is far heavier than most mechs in its same speed profile, amplifying the Banshee's melee performance was an obvious choice. Armor in the arms was only slightly improve, but the legs are now much more well protected. Anything short of another well armored assault mech had best avoid melee with this brawler. Even with all these upgrades in place, the Banshee is still little more than an up-armored Warhammer. If given the choice, buying a Thug would be a better and cheaper option. The only thing that makes it cost efficient from a lore perspective is that the SLDF already had thousands (5000 according to Sarna) of them lying around. However, at least now there is a cheap refit alternative that can be used effectively in a combat role.
Cicada CDA-3D Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2850 Rules Level:2 Mass:40 Engine:280 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Single Walk MP:7 Jump MP:0 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:10 RA Armor:10 LT Armor:13 RT Armor:13 CT Armor:16 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:14 RL Armor:14 RTL Armor:4 RTR Armor:4 RTC Armor:5 Weapons:3 Large Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Right Arm Flamer, Left Arm Notes from Magnus: A very basic refit of the old Cicada CDA-3C. It trades the less heat efficient PPC for a Large Laser and the machine guns for non-ammo dependent weaponry. While this decreases max weapon range by 1/6, the armor has been almost doubled and the addition of a medium laser greatly makes up for it. The 3D also still retains its anti-infantry role with the inclusion of a flamer. Overall, this is a very plausible and basic refit of the original while still retaining its original traits.
Cicada CDA-3E Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3045 Rules Level:2 Mass:40 Engine:280 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:7 Jump MP:0 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:10 RA Armor:10 LT Armor:15 RT Armor:15 CT Armor:18 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:17 RL Armor:17 RTL Armor:4 RTR Armor:4 RTC Armor:6 Weapons:5 ER Large Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Flamer, Left Arm TAG, Head Notes from Magnus: The CDA-3E is a 3045 Lostech upgrade to the Cicada CDA-3D. Given its time of introduction, the 3E could easily be seen as an "early model" introduction of the canon CDA-3F that came out a few years later. The 3F is still arguably the superior scout of the two (well.. much faster anyway), but the 3E is much more cost effective. Also worthy of note, the 3F could be seen as the design that brings the "Cicada with a big gun" full circle because it returns the Cicada to a PPC-centric armament of the original CDA-3C.
Firestarter FS9-Ar Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Source:Star League Rules Level:3 Mass:35 Engine:210 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Single Walk MP:6 Jump MP:6 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:12 RA Armor:12 LT Armor:12 RT Armor:12 CT Armor:17 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:16 RL Armor:16 RTL Armor:4 RTR Armor:4 RTC Armor:5 Weapons:6 Medium Laser, Left Arm Flamer, Left Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Flamer, Right Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Notes from Magnus: 4 Flamers on the original FS9-A was really way overkill in most situations. This refit replaces two of them with medium lasers for a more well-rounded armament.
Grasshopper GHR-5P 'Southpaw' Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2850 Rules Level:2 Mass:70 Engine:280 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:19 Single Walk MP:4 Jump MP:4 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:22 RA Armor:22 LT Armor:23 RT Armor:23 CT Armor:32 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:30 RL Armor:30 RTL Armor:7 RTR Armor:7 RTC Armor:11 Weapons:9 Flamer, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Arm PPC, Right Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Small Laser, Head Note from Magnus: I hope Skwi doesn't mind. I wanted to make an improved version of the Grasshopper that was worthy of the "Southpaw" legacy. It is a simple refit of the original GHR-5N that puts greater emphasis on bracket firing and melee combat.
Grasshopper GHR-5R 'Southpaw' Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3047 Rules Level:2 Mass:70 Engine:280 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:16 Double Walk MP:4 Jump MP:4 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:22 RA Armor:22 LT Armor:23 RT Armor:23 CT Armor:33 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:26 RL Armor:26 RTL Armor:7 RTR Armor:7 RTC Armor:10 Weapons:8 Flamer, Right Arm ER PPC, Left Arm ER PPC, Right Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Head Guardian ECM, Center Torso An upgraded version of the GHR-5P. Fully upgraded and armed with an additional PPC, I believe this design lives up to the nickname 'Southpaw'.
Griffin GRF-1Q Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2550 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:13 Single Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:17 RA Armor:17 LT Armor:19 RT Armor:19 CT Armor:25 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:22 RL Armor:22 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:8 Weapons:4 LRM 5, Left Torso LRM 5, Left Torso Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso ======= Griffin GRF-1R Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:17 RA Armor:17 LT Armor:20 RT Armor:20 CT Armor:27 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:24 RL Armor:24 RTL Armor:6 RTR Armor:6 RTC Armor:9 Weapons:3 PPC, Right Arm LRM 10, Right Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso ======== Griffin GRF-2Q Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:18 RA Armor:18 LT Armor:20 RT Armor:20 CT Armor:27 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:26 RL Armor:26 RTL Armor:6 RTR Armor:6 RTC Armor:9 Weapons:4 ER Large Laser, Right Arm LRM 15, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso ======== Griffin GRF-3R Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3045 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:11 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:17 RA Armor:17 LT Armor:20 RT Armor:20 CT Armor:25 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:22 RL Armor:22 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:8 Weapons:4 ER PPC, Right Arm LRM 5, Left Torso LRM 5, Left Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso
Longbow LGB-0Z Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Rules Level:2 Mass:85 Engine:255 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:14 Single Walk MP:3 Jump MP:3 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:27 RA Armor:27 LT Armor:27 RT Armor:27 CT Armor:40 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:32 RL Armor:32 RTL Armor:8 RTR Armor:8 RTC Armor:11 Weapons:8 LRM 20, Left Arm LRM 20, Right Arm LRM 5, Left Torso LRM 5, Right Torso Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso
Longbow LGB-7Z Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Rules Level:2 Mass:85 Engine:255 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:3 Jump MP:3 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:28 RA Armor:28 LT Armor:27 RT Armor:27 CT Armor:41 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:36 RL Armor:36 RTL Armor:9 RTR Armor:9 RTC Armor:13 Weapons:9 LRM 20, Left Arm w/Artemis LRM 20, Right Arm w/Artemis Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso CASE Left & Right Torso
What's that I see? Magnusmechs? Let's just run stock, for good or ill. Flaws provide character that min/maxing doesn't.
oh don't be raining on my parade now. many of these have been in the pack since day one. for campaign purposes, these mechs are NOT available as "starter mechs", only as "refits". did you notice how none are listed as Introductory Tech/Tech 1 (our limitation for starter mechs in every campaign)? they are essentially no different than any one of the custom jobs you guys have done on your own mechs. in other words, nothing will change in terms of what we have been used to. remember that infamous Dragon that you will now never forget? that was a good fight, right? this guy made it. also, one of my primary goals was ensuring they are ALL lore friendly while also giving more options (the Banshee is a good example). i am simply sharing the best of my designs with all of you rather than keeping them to myself. you are welcome and no, they aren't all energy weapons heavy even if the list here may indicate as much... these are just the designs that are under revision. also, these are not nearly as min/maxed as I could have made them (again, was aiming for plausible and easy refits). most don't use any of the more expensive upgrades; NONE listed here use XL engines and very few use endo steel... so poop on you, sirs.
Ghiest & Barbie's Catapult CPLT-R1 Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Rules Level:2 Mass:65 Engine:260 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:12 Single Walk MP:4 Jump MP:0 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:20 RA Armor:20 LT Armor:23 RT Armor:23 CT Armor:31 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:29 RL Armor:29 RTL Armor:7 RTR Armor:7 RTC Armor:10 Weapons:6 LRM 15, Right Arm LRM 15, Left Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Note from Magnus: a minor Tech 1 refit that drops the jump jets for improved armor and more ammo. overall this should give Ghiest and Barbie's Cat more staying power. ========================= Catapult CPLT-R3 Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3047 Source:Succession Wars Rules Level:2 Mass:65 Engine:260 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:4 Jump MP:0 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:20 RA Armor:20 LT Armor:23 RT Armor:23 CT Armor:32 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:30 RL Armor:30 RTL Armor:7 RTR Armor:7 RTC Armor:10 Weapons:8 LRM 15, Left Arm LRM 15, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Note from Magnus: a Lostech upgrade to the R1.
Ostsol OTL-4M Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Rules Level:2 Mass:60 Engine:300 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:13 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:0 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:19 RA Armor:19 LT Armor:22 RT Armor:22 CT Armor:31 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:27 RL Armor:27 RTL Armor:6 RTR Armor:6 RTC Armor:9 Weapons:7 ER Large Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Left Torso ER Large Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso (Rear)
These Phoenix Hawks are a series of "duelist" mechs intended for different eras. They excel at hunter-killer operations against enemy mechs and raiding behind enemy lines. =========== Phoenix Hawk PXH-1A Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2580 Rules Level:2 Mass:45 Engine:270 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Single Walk MP:6 Jump MP:6 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:13 RA Armor:13 LT Armor:17 RT Armor:17 CT Armor:20 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:19 RL Armor:19 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:7 Weapons:4 Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Born in the fires of "Case Amber" of the Reunification War, this very basic refit of the old PXH-1 was designed to focus more on durability and destroying enemy mechs and armor. ========= Phoenix Hawk PXH-2A Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Source:Star League Rules Level:2 Mass:45 Engine:270 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:6 Jump MP:6 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:13 RA Armor:13 LT Armor:16 RT Armor:16 CT Armor:20 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:20 RL Armor:20 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:7 Weapons:4 ER Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Left Arm A minor upgrade of the old PXH-1A featuring only Double Heat Sinks and a ER Large Laser. Sold as an export model to the Inner Sphere Houses. ========= Phoenix Hawk PXH-2b Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Rules Level:2 Mass:45 Engine:270 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:6 Jump MP:6 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:14 RA Armor:14 LT Armor:17 RT Armor:17 CT Armor:21 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:21 RL Armor:21 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:7 Weapons:5 Flamer, Left Arm ER Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Head Guardian ECM, Left Torso An alternative to the PXH-1b used exclusively by SLDF Royal units. Much like the original PXH-1A, it was designed to be the ultimate hunter-killer. ========= Phoenix Hawk PXH-2K Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3044 Source:Star League Rules Level:2 Mass:45 Engine:270 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:11 Double Walk MP:6 Jump MP:6 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:14 RA Armor:14 LT Armor:17 RT Armor:17 CT Armor:21 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:21 RL Armor:21 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:7 Weapons:4 ER Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Left Arm Guardian ECM, Left Torso A modified version of the SLDF's PXH-2b and utilizing recently discovered Lostech, this Kurita-born design focused more on engaging enemy mechs and armor at the cost of poor performance against infantry. Particularly popular among traditional samurai mechwarriors who favored single combat.
Rifleman RFL-5N Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3050 Rules Level:2 Mass:60 Engine:240 XL Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:11 Double Walk MP:4 Jump MP:0 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:19 RA Armor:19 LT Armor:21 RT Armor:21 CT Armor:28 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:23 RL Armor:23 RTL Armor:6 RTR Armor:6 RTC Armor:9 Weapons:6 Ultra AC/5, Left Arm Ultra AC/5, Right Arm Large Laser, Left Arm Large Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso CASE, Right Torso The RFL-5M was a huge improvement over previous models, but it still suffered from serious durability issues. Compounding the issue was the fact that XL engines were often damaged or destroyed and very costly to replace. However, this was anticipated and so a year later, the RFL-5N was finally introduced with one very important improvement: the utilization of Endo Steel. To further reduce weight, one double heat sink was also removed (deemed "unnecessary"). These changes allow the 5N double ammo capacity and overall superior armor protection. The changes made are almost impossible to notice from the outside. In fact, so often are the two models confused that the 5N has gained a reputation as a "widowmaker"; many, many pilots have died from underestimating this lethal mech. The 5N still retains many of the inherent flaws of the Rifleman chassis, but it takes the original Rifleman design to its maximum potential. Unfortunately, it is still an exceedingly expensive mech. While never produced in large numbers, the model still enjoys a steady stream of buyers among those who can afford it.
Shadow Hawk SHD-2KD Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:3044 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:13 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:18 RA Armor:18 LT Armor:20 RT Armor:20 CT Armor:27 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:23 RL Armor:23 RTL Armor:5 RTR Armor:5 RTC Armor:8 Weapons:6 ER Large Laser, Left Torso ER Large Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Left Arm Medium Laser, Right Arm Medium Laser, Left Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso =========== Shadow Hawk SHD-2M-B Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2808 Rules Level:2 Mass:55 Engine:275 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Standard Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:5 Jump MP:5 Armor:Ferro-Fibrous(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:17 RA Armor:17 LT Armor:20 RT Armor:20 CT Armor:27 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:24 RL Armor:24 RTL Armor:6 RTR Armor:6 RTC Armor:9 Weapons:8 Medium Laser, Right Arm ER PPC, Left Torso Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Medium Laser, Right Torso Flamer, Left Arm
Stalker STK-3Hb Config:Biped TechBase:Inner Sphere Era:2750 Rules Level:2 Mass:85 Engine:255 Fusion Engine(IS) Structure:Endo Steel Myomer:Standard Heat Sinks:10 Double Walk MP:3 Jump MP:3 Armor:Standard(Inner Sphere) LA Armor:26 RA Armor:26 LT Armor:26 RT Armor:26 CT Armor:40 HD Armor:9 LL Armor:33 RL Armor:33 RTL Armor:8 RTR Armor:8 RTC Armor:13 Weapons:6 LRM 20, Left Torso w/ Artemis LRM 20, Right Torso w/ Artemis SRM 6, Left Arm w/ Artemis SRM 6, Right Arm w/ Artemis Medium Laser, Center Torso Medium Laser, Head 7 tons of LRMs 3 tons of SRMs CASE Left & Right Torsos
