BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model: Beowulf BEO-Base (Human Sphere)
Tech: Mixed Tech / 3079
Config: Biped OmniMech
Rules: Level 3, Standard design
   
Mass: 45 tons
Chassis: Beowulf 4 Standard (C)
Power Plant: 270 GM XL Fusion (C)
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 [118.8] km/h
Jump Jets: None
   Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type: Wall Type 6 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Purifier ER Small Laser(C)
1 Blake's Vision Improved C³ CPU (IS)
Manufacturer:    Odin Manufacturing, Mitchell Vehicles
   Location:    Orestes, Terra
Communications System:    Dash-2 Standard w. Improved C3
Targeting & Tracking System: Blade 12


Overview:

         After the Clan defeat on Tukayyid, ComStar immediately began upgrading several small production facilities in the Free Rasalhague Republic into 'Mech factories. Then in 3058, when ComStar was driven from Terra, all of its Mongoose scout 'Mechs were destroyed. Rather than order more, the Precentor Martial decided to build a new 'Mech that would serve as a scout without the Mongoose's lack of firepower and mobility. The new 'Mech from Odin Manufacturing on Orestes, the Beowulf was nearly twice as heavy as the Mongoose but it sported jump capability.
         The Beowulf fought well during the FedCom Civil War and the Jihad, but combat losses resulted in the near destruction of the class, especially in ComStar where Terra bled them badly. After the Jihad, ComStar needed to quickly rebuild its shattered army. They looked to the now battle-proven Beowulf design to act as their primary line combat unit, and worked with Rasalhague to redesign it into an OmniMech. The resulting upgrade in capabilities made the BattleMech a deadly new addition to the rebuilding ComStar and Rasalhague forces.

Capabilities:

         The Beowulf is extremely mobile, A GM XL engine providing impressive speed along with a large amount of pod space. Built into the base is a Blake's Vision Improved C3 system, a Purifier ER small laser, and triple-strength myomer to give it an impressive speed boost at need. The base configuration is much like the original design, with jump jets added for extra mobility. Combined with that is the firepower provided by a large and two medium pulse lasers. As a scout 'Mech, the Beowulf is also equipped with a Beagle active probe and a TAG system to direct incoming artillery.
         Configuration A removes the special electronics and uses the mass savings to pack in two large pulse lasers. Incredibly deadly and accurate, this is one of the most common configurations in use.
         Configuration B is another common configuration, most often used in a fire support role, though they have also shown to be deadly in a forward assault position. The B strips the jump jets off to free up as much mass as possible. Each arm then carries a nine-tube advanced missile system of Clan origin with five tons of ammunition. This configuration can soften an enemy up at extreme range, and rip it apart at shorter ranges if needed.
         Today's configuration C is not the original C from 3079. The original carried an ultra autocannon in the right torso, but in 3090 the Rasalhague Dominion replaced it with a RAC of Clan origin. Far more deadly than the Davion RACs, this design is often seen chewing through opponents. ComStar upgraded all of their OmniPods to this configuration no later than 3093.
         The final configuration currently in use is at first glance also the least powerful. It reintroduces the jump jets, adds a single large laser, twin mediums, a second small, and two micro lasers. While it can start sniping at extreme range, it rarely stays there. The two pods on the inside of either arm carry hidden swords that can be deployed before charging into physical combat. This configuration is often used by Beowulfs charged with protecting other 'Mechs from being mugged by enemy short-ranged specialists.

Deployment

         It is by far the most common BattleMech in the Com Guards. Seen on every duty station that ComStar maintains, they have become a symbol of ComStar authority. The Rasalhague Dominion also makes large use of the design, seeing it as an effective medium battle and scout unit.


Type/Model: Beowulf BEO-Base (Human Sphere)
Mass: 45 tons
Equipment:   Crits Mass
Internal Structure: 75 pts Standard (C) 0 4.50
Engine: 270 XL 10 7.50
   Walking MP: 6 [7]    
   Running MP: 9 [11]    
   Jumping MP: 0    
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Gyro:   4 3.00
Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors: 5 3.00
Triple Strength Myomer (IS):   6 .00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
Armor Factor: (C) 7 8.00
   (Armor Crit Loc: 3 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)

    Internal Armor
    Structure Value
  Head: 3 9
  Center Torso: 14 20
  Center Torso (Rear):   7
  L/R Side Torso: 11 16/16
  L/R Side Torso (Rear):   6/6
  L/R Arm: 7 14/14
  L/R Leg: 11 22/22

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 ER Small Laser (C) CT 2   1 .50
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
TOTALS:   2   53 30.00
Crits & Tons Left:       25 15.00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 11,341,627 C-Bills
Battle Value: 842 (+11 for C³)
Cost per BV: 13,469.87
Weapon Value: 136 / 136 (Ratio = .16 / .16)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 5; MRDmg = 0; LRDmg = 0
BattleForce: MP: 6,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,   Overheat: 0
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 8
    Specials: omni, c3i

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Primary Configuration

Equipment:   Crits Mass
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 Large Pulse Laser (C) RA 10   2 6.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers (C) LA 8   2 4.00
1 ER Small Laser (C) CT 2   1 .50
1 TAG (C) HD 0   1 1.00
1 Active Probe (C) CT 0   1 1.00
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
6 Standard Jump Jets:     6 3.00
   (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
TOTALS:   20   65 45.00
Crits & Tons Left:       13 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 12,916,690 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,881 (+181 for C³)
Cost per BV: 6,866.93
Weapon Value: 1,644 / 1,644 (Ratio = .87 / .87)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 26; MRDmg = 17; LRDmg = 6
BattleForce: MP: 6J,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,   Overheat: 0
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 19
    Specials: omni, tag, c3i, prb

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Configuration A

Equipment:   Crits Mass
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 Large Pulse Laser (C) RA 10   2 6.00
1 Large Pulse Laser (C) LA 10   2 6.00
1 ER Small Laser (C) CT 2   1 .50
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
6 Standard Jump Jets:     6 3.00
   (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
TOTALS:   22   57 45.00
Crits & Tons Left:       21 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 11,421,377 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,778 (+196 for C³)
Cost per BV: 6,423.72
Weapon Value: 1,418 / 1,418 (Ratio = .80 / .80)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 23; MRDmg = 18; LRDmg = 12
BattleForce: MP: 6J,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/2,   Overheat: 1
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 18
    Specials: omni, c3i

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Configuration B

Equipment:   Crits Mass
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 Adv. Tact. Msl. 9 (C) RA 6 35 9 10.00
   (Ammo Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT)
1 Adv. Tact. Msl. 9 (C) LA 6   4 5.00
1 ER Small Laser (C) CT 2   1 .50
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
TOTALS:   14   66 45.00
Crits & Tons Left:       12 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 13,290,065 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,594 (+114 for C³)
Cost per BV: 8,337.56
Weapon Value: 1,084 / 1,084 (Ratio = .68 / .68)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 19; MRDmg = 12; LRDmg = 1
BattleForce: MP: 6,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 6/3/1,   Overheat: 0
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 16
    Specials: omni, c3i

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Configuration C

Equipment:   Crits Mass
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 Rotary AC/5 (UK) (C) RT 1 60 8 13.00
   (Ammo Loc: 3 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser (C) RA 5   1 1.00
1 ER Medium Laser (C) LA 5   1 1.00
1 ER Small Laser (C) CT 2   1 .50
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
TOTALS:   18   63 45.00
Crits & Tons Left:       15 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 12,517,940 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,991 (+212 for C³)
Cost per BV: 6,287.26
Weapon Value: 1,865 / 1,865 (Ratio = .94 / .94)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 33; MRDmg = 22; LRDmg = 9
BattleForce: MP: 6,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 5/4/2,   Overheat: 0
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 20
    Specials: omni, c3i

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Configuration D

Equipment:   Crits Mass
Heat Sinks: 11 Double (C) [22] 2 1.00
   (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RT)
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00

Weapons & Equipment: Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
1 ER Large Laser (C) RT 12   1 4.00
2 ER Medium Lasers (C) LT 10   2 2.00
2 ER Small Lasers (C) CT 4   2 1.00
1 ER Micro Laser (C) RT 1   1 .25
1 ER Micro Laser (C) LT 1   1 .25
1 Improved C³ CPU (IS) LT 0   2 2.50
2 Swords: LA+RA     6 5.00
6 Standard Jump Jets:     6 3.00
   (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
TOTALS:   28   71 45.00
Crits & Tons Left:       7 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 12,728,644 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,874 (+189 for C³)
Cost per BV: 6,792.23
Weapon Value: 1,496 / 1,496 (Ratio = .80 / .80)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 25; MRDmg = 15; LRDmg = 5
BattleForce: MP: 6J,   Armor/Structure: 4/3
    Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,   Overheat: 2
    Class: MM,   Point Value: 19
    Specials: omni, c3i

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