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So, which one?
a
28%
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b
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 04:11    Post subject: Jagermech idea... Reply to topic Reply with quote

There is an idea of mine here. I wanted to do something with the level 1 Jagermech, but without changing the nature of the design. First of all I replaced the 5 class ACs with AC/2s and I dropped the MLs, which were used only when the 'Mech was about to die anyway. The remaining tonnage was used for experiments.

The a variant does nothing with armor (the same as the armor on JM6-S) and has some heat problems, but it has the powerful PPC, which will make the AC/2 plinking quite annoying and it allows the 'Mech to stay away.

the b has a Large laser and two tons of armor (the same as JM6-A). Less heat problems and better armor are obvious benefits, but the 'Mech will have to get closer...

Both are meant to act as snipers, so which would you prefer?

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               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Jagermech JM6-a
Mass:          65 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  104 pts Standard              0      6,50
Engine:        260 Fusion                    6     13,50
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       ,00
Armor Factor:   96 pts Standard              0      6,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             21         16     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  5     
   L/R Side Torso:           15      13/13     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              3/3     
   L/R Arm:                  10        6/6     
   L/R Leg:                  15      11/11     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 Autocannon/2s          RA      2   90      4     14,00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT)
2 Autocannon/2s          LA      2           2     12,00
1 PPC                    RT     10           3      7,00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         14          36     65,00
Crits & Tons Left:                          42       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5 252 226 C-Bills
Battle Value:      716
Cost per BV:       7 335,51
Weapon Value:      536 / 536 (Ratio = ,75 / ,75)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 7;  MRDmg = 9;  LRDmg = 5
BattleForce2:      MP: 4,  Armor/Structure: 2/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 7


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               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Jagermech JM6-b
Mass:          65 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  104 pts Standard              0      6,50
Engine:        260 Fusion                    6     13,50
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       ,00
Armor Factor:  128 pts Standard              0      8,00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             21         20     
   Center Torso (Rear):                  5     
   L/R Side Torso:           15      17/17     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              3/3     
   L/R Arm:                  10      11/11     
   L/R Leg:                  15      16/16     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 Autocannon/2s          RA      2   90      4     14,00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT)
2 Autocannon/2s          LA      2           2     12,00
1 Large Laser            CT      8           2      5,00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         12          35     65,00
Crits & Tons Left:                          43       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5 120 226 C-Bills
Battle Value:      771
Cost per BV:       6 641,02
Weapon Value:      635 / 635 (Ratio = ,82 / ,82)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 9;  MRDmg = 9;  LRDmg = 4
BattleForce2:      MP: 4,  Armor/Structure: 3/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 8

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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 09:31    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'll almost always take armor. Even in a sniper roll, you are bound to get hit. But this 'Mech won't be very effective for a few turns until the rest of your 'Mechs start chipping off armor.
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 10:25    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I think that most pepole will prefer the armor, but I still want to see what do the others think. This 'Mech is obviously a target with some hope for damaging the foe...
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 12:26    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I like the PPC / AC/2 combination! (Not that I would choose any of that machines anyway Wink , but if I'm forced to take one of these variants in a game I would go with the -a!)
It has a very specialized role involving some other friendly Mechs between you and the enemy that pose a greater threat!

EDIT: By the way: I (personally 8) ) would place the PPC in one arm and the AC's in the other! Just for a cooler look!
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 16:16    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Hmm... I like the idea of toying with the JagerMech. I have taken it two ways. dropping 2 AC's and adding either PPC's or Large lasers in the same barrel configs. Ergo..over-under weapons configs. Like AC/5's paired with large lasers or AC/2's paired with PPC's. Use the weight savings on heatsinks and armor. Turns into a hot running design but slightly more useful on the mobile battlefields i always end up on.
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 17:16    Post subject: Yes, the b variant Reply to topic Reply with quote

The b variant is a lesser of two evils.

Somehow, IMHO, not having something to hit a Te'Ki with close up, is non-sense.

Edit: Yes, the AC-2/PPC variant is something to look at, but it leaves a 90metre void the Te'ki can butt-stroke you in. AC/2 Min 4, PPC Min 3.

'nuff said.
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PostPosted: 05-Mar-2007 23:57    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

walk into that void with no damage and walk back out



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PostPosted: 06-Mar-2007 02:09    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Seraph wrote:
Hmm... I like the idea of toying with the JagerMech. I have taken it two ways. dropping 2 AC's and adding either PPC's or Large lasers in the same barrel configs. Ergo..over-under weapons configs. Like AC/5's paired with large lasers or AC/2's paired with PPC's. Use the weight savings on heatsinks and armor. Turns into a hot running design but slightly more useful on the mobile battlefields i always end up on.


Yes, but I wanted to avoid slipping back to Rifleman, from which the Jagermech evolved. That's why I avoided using two big energy weapons. That would be an easy upgrade. The damage output was sacrificed for ranged crit seekers and single big gun is just a small bonus, so the 'Mech can do smething else than just brush away some armor Wink
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PostPosted: 06-Mar-2007 02:13    Post subject: Re: Yes, the b variant Reply to topic Reply with quote

Steel-Scorpion wrote:
a Te'Ki

A what?
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PostPosted: 06-Mar-2007 20:18    Post subject: Re: Yes, the b variant Reply to topic Reply with quote

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Steel-Scorpion wrote:
a Te'Ki

A what?


Te'ki : Japanese for "Enemy" or "Oppenent"
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PostPosted: 06-Mar-2007 21:10    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Oh. Well why didn't you just say that? Very Happy
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PostPosted: 07-Mar-2007 01:57    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Hmm... the PPC variant fares surprisingly well...

and Te'Ki ... The Kill? Laughing
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