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Mech Commander

by berryjon

Part 53: BattleMech Update 06A - Operation 1, Mission 6: Custom Mechs

MechCommander Gold: BattleMech Update 06A - Ace Custom Mechs (Operation 1, Mission 6)

The Timber Wolf A, diven by Lynx, mounts an impressive array of mixed technological weapons. Purely energy based, this Mech is designed to charge into battle in front of its more fragile lessers, protecting them with its imposing mass. However, the design runs exremely hot, despite the presence of over 20 Clan Double Heatsinks, and Lynx must take care to cycle one of his PPCs or Large Pulse Laser out of each Alpha to keep himself heat neutral.
Timber Wolf - A (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 15,394,750 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,909

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    2  (IS) PPCs
    1  (IS) Large Laser
    1  (IS) Large Pulse Laser
    2  (CL) ER Medium Lasers
    1  (IS) Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   114 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 3 RT
Engine:             XL Engine                    300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (CL) Double Heat Sink        22(44)                   12.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 231                 14.50

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           35        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11        
                                           L/R Torso     16           24        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           24        
                                             L/R Leg     16           32        

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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(IS) Medium Laser                            HD        3         1         1.00
(CL) ER Medium Laser                         RT        5         1         1.00
(CL) ER Medium Laser                         LT        5         1         1.00
(IS) Large Pulse Laser                       RA        10        2         7.00
(IS) PPC                                     RA        10        3         7.00
(IS) Large Laser                             LA        8         2         5.00
(IS) PPC                                     LA        10        3         7.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 5

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 19
4          5       6       2       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: ENE, SRCH, ES, SOA
Hitman rolls into this mission with the Hunchback-A, mounting the traditional AC/20. Two tonnes of ammo are provided, including the recently developed Armour Piercing ammo. At the head of Beta Lance, Hitman does the same as Lynx, holding enemy fire long enough for his smaller lancemates to get into position. For anti-Vehicle and anti-Infantry work, a Machinegun array and Flamers are provided.
Hunchback - A (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 3,090,375 C-Bills
Battle Value: 938

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 150 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  (IS) Autocannon/20
    1  (IS) MG Array (2 Light Machine Gun)
    2  (IS) Flamers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      83 points                5.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                150                       5.50
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (IS) Single Heat Sink        12                        2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 169                 11.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     16           24        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     12           18        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     8            16        
                                             L/R Leg     12           24        

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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(IS) Autocannon/20                           RT        7         10       14.00
(IS) MG Array (2 Light Machine Gun)          LT        -         1         0.50
    2 (IS) Light Machine Guns                LT        0         2         1.00
(IS) Flamer                                  RA        3         1         1.00
(IS) Flamer                                  LA        3         1         1.00
@AC/20 (AP) (2)                              CT        -         1         1.00
@AC/20 (10)                                  RT        -         2         2.00
@LMG (200)                                   LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 24

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      6    Points: 9
3          1       1       0       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SOA, AC 2/2/0
Hawk's Raven contains the Advanced EW equipment of the force, and his job is to keep behind the lines watching the radar. When combat is called for, he can deliver whithering Missile strikes from long range, with a Laser and anti-Infantry weapons on the defence.
Raven - W (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 35 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 6,546,150 C-Bills
Battle Value: 778

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 210 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    3  (CL) LRM-5s
    2  (IS) Small Lasers
    2  (IS) Flamers
    1  Bloodhound Active Probe
    1  Angel ECM
    1  (IS) Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      58 points                3.50
Engine:             XL Engine                    210                       4.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (IS) Single Heat Sink        13                        3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  56                  3.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 2 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL, 2 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            8         
                                        Center Torso     11           8         
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  2         
                                           L/R Torso     8            7         
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  1         
                                             L/R Arm     6            5         
                                             L/R Leg     8            6         

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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3 (CL) LRM-5s                                RT        6         3         3.00
Bloodhound Active Probe                      LT        0         3         2.00
Angel ECM                                    LT        0         2         2.00
(IS) Anti-Missile System                     LT        1         1         0.50
(IS) Small Laser                             RA        1         1         0.50
(IS) Flamer                                  RA        3         1         1.00
(IS) Flamer                                  LA        3         1         1.00
(IS) Small Laser                             LA        1         1         0.50
@LRM-5 (72)                                  RT        -         3         3.00
@Anti-Missile System (12)                    LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 8
6          2       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: BH, RCN, AECM, AMS, SRCH, ES, SOA
Hunter's Firestarter-W rounds out Beta Lance with Hitman and Hawk. His job in the Lance is to offer long-range support for his lancemates, the captured Light Ultra AC/2 providing armour damage at range that the Hunchback can then exploit to finish off the target. Or the other way around, where Hitman will rip the armor off a Mech and Hunter can exploit the weaknesses.
Firestarter - W (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 2,931,175 C-Bills
Battle Value: 425

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 120 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  (CL) Ultra AC/2
    1  (IS) Medium Laser
    1  (IS) Small Laser
    2  (IS) Flamers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Standard                      51 points                3.00
Engine:             XL Engine                    120                       2.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (IS) Single Heat Sink        14                        4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  56                  3.50
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 2 CT, 2 LT, 3 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            8         
                                        Center Torso     10           8         
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  2         
                                           L/R Torso     7            7         
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  1         
                                             L/R Arm     5            5         
                                             L/R Leg     7            6         

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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2 (IS) Flamers                               LT        6         2         2.00
(CL) Ultra AC/2                              RA        1         2         5.00
(CL) Targeting Computer                      RA        -         2         2.00
(IS) Medium Laser                            LA        3         1         1.00
(IS) Small Laser                             LA        1         1         0.50
@Ultra AC/2 (90)                             RA        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 10

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 4
4          2       1       1       0      1     0   Structure:  1
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SOA
Beast brings to the battle a captured Clan Uller, refitted with an Inner Sphere AC/10 as its primary weapon with a pair of Lasers for backup. Working in tandem with Lynx and Mystique, Beast will flank enemies occupied by the bigger and more dangerous Mech to cut them down to size by attacking their sides and rear.
Uller - W (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-D-X
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 3,520,400 C-Bills
Battle Value: 709

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 150 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  (IS) Autocannon/10
    2  (IS) Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    51 points                1.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
Engine:             XL Engine                    150                       3.00
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (CL) Double Heat Sink        10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  67                  3.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            7         
                                        Center Torso     10           10        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  2         
                                           L/R Torso     7            8         
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  2         
                                             L/R Arm     5            6         
                                             L/R Leg     7            8         

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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2 (IS) Medium Lasers                         RA        6         2         2.00
(IS) Autocannon/10                           LA        3         7        12.00
@AC/10 (30)                                  LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      2    Points: 7
5          1       1       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA, AC 1/1/0
Mystique, rounding out Alpha Lance, also brings a captured Uller to the mix. However, she has maximized the armour on her 'Mech, allowing her to take point in front of Beast. To do so however, she has had to sacrifice a ton of AC/10 Ammo as well as one of the Medium lasers. Like Hunter, Hawk and Beast, she is to help swarm the enemy while they are trapped between the threats of the Timber Wolf and HunchBack and their massive weapon arrays and the death of a thousand cuts of the smaller Mechs.
Uller - A (Op1Mis6) Ace Custom

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-D-X
Production Year: 3059
Cost: 3,520,400 C-Bills
Battle Value: 749

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 150 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1  (IS) Autocannon/10
    1  (IS) Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass  
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    51 points                1.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
Engine:             XL Engine                    150                       3.00
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0 
Heat Sinks:         (CL) Double Heat Sink        10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 105                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor      
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     10           15        
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     7            11        
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  3         
                                             L/R Arm     5            10        
                                             L/R Leg     7            14        

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass  
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(IS) Medium Laser                            RA        3         1         1.00
(IS) Autocannon/10                           LA        3         7        12.00
@AC/10 (20)                                  LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 13

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 7
5          1       1       0       0      1     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SOA, AC 1/1/0