BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         PEST PEST-A2
Designer:           bladewind
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            25
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3058
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Experimental
Rules (Year):       Experimental
Total Cost:         3,540,417 C-Bills
Battle Value:       959

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          200 XL
Walking Speed:        86.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        129.6 kph 
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 ER PPC
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer

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Overview:
    Small mech, big gun. Is all the PEST has to offer. The latest product to step off Blackwell
    Heavy Industries. This little mech will surely serve the Wolf Dragoon's well.

Capabilities:
    The only thing going for the PEST is its high speed, big Johnston High Speed ERPPC and a
    Targetting computer. Indeed a real Pest truely at 25 tons, the PEST can hit and run most
    opponents at ranges where most mechs would have trouble engaging. The Targetting computer
    further assist its endevour letting the PEST land accurate shots on its unlucky target.
    Since the ERPPC is the only weapon on the PEST, the little 25 tonner has 0 heat problems
    with its 10 double heatsinks.
    
    
    
    To achieve such firepower while still maintaining its high speed, the PEST mounts an
    expensive XL engine as well as Endo-Steel construction AND StarSlab/6 ferro fibrous armor.
    Together with the Targetting computer, the PEST is indeed a very expensive piece of
    machinery. The PEST however is well armored, carrying almost 98% armor protection that its
    supple frame can support which helps foil hits if the enemy can even target the tiny frame.
    
    
    
    Several variants have appeared with the removal of the TC and the ferro armor to help keep
    the cost low. Others just remove the TC and add other backup weapons like 3x Miniguns with
    half ton ammo or 2 medium lasers or even a Beagle Active probe. Its mostly up to the pilot.
    
    
    
    

Deployment:
    The PEST is now one of the smallest firesupport mechs the Wolf Dragoons have in their
    inventory. Although high cost permits large scale deployment, the Pest has made its way into
    WD raiding parties and deep strike units. The mech's light weight makes it a good filler
    sniper for Dropships that can afford that extra bit of tonnage.
    
    
    
    

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 1.50                     
Engine:                                       200 XL                   4.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 8                                               
    Running MP:                                 12                                              
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   88                     5.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                       8             12       
    Center Torso (rear):                               3       
    R/L Torso:                          6             10       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  2       
    R/L Arm:                            4              8       
    R/L Leg:                            6             12       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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ER PPC                                                    RT                3          7.00             
Targeting Computer                                        LT                2          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 27
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 3,  MV: 16"
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 2,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 3,  Structure (S): 1
Specials: ENE