BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Scalpel 
Tech:          Clan / 3062
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          25 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   200 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Jump Jets:     8 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 240 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  3 ER Small Lasers
  2 Machine Guns
  1 ECM Suite
  1 Active Probe
  1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
Reports of this unusual mech are sporadic, but alarmingly consistent. As such,
we feel it fit to include mention of it.

By all appearances, the Scalpel is a mech that fits its name: a light-weight
unit that can delicately enter into situations where sending bigger units
would be impractical and yet still do just as much damage. This mentality is
completely at odds with traditional Clan tactics, raising the question of just
who is meant to pilot these units; freebirths, perhaps? 

The mech's most notable feature is its speed. Owing to how fast it is, it can
easily outrun most other mechs and many conventional vehicles. That it has
full jump capability only adds to matters, as it can clear most obstacles with
ease. 

Additionally, the mech boasts a modest electronics suite, sporting both an ECM
system and an active probe. Given its mission, having the two together is
prudent. Whether or not Clan mechwarriors can appreciate it, hwoever, remains
to be seen.

Weapons-wise, the mech has a surprising amount of firepower. Its main weapon
is a chest-mounted ER medium laser, something that is reminiscent of the
Ostscout. Backing it up are three ER small lasers, two of which are in the
arms; the arm-mounted lasers are bundled with machine guns for anti-infantry
purposes. This combination of energy weapons and machine guns allows the mech
to do considerable damage should it get up close, raising the possibility that
this mech was meant to backstab targets. 

Of note is the bundle on each arm. The ER small laser, machine gun, and double
heat sink are bundled together as part of the same unit, providing for a
spectacular cosmetic effect when taken in conjunction with the fins and other
details added to help the mech's aerodynamics. This helps to minimize the
profile of the arms, thereby making it harder to visually spot the arm-mounted
weapons.

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Type/Model:    Scalpel 
Mass:          25 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  43 pts Endo Steel             7      1.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT)
Engine:        200 XL Fusion                10      4.50
   Walking MP:   8
   Running MP:  12
   Jumping MP:   8
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               4       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA)
Gyro:                                        4      2.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   80 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      4.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 3 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          7      
   Center Torso:              8         10      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  3      
   L/R Side Torso:            6        8/8      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              4/4      
   L/R Arm:                   4        8/8      
   L/R Leg:                   6      10/10      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 ER Small Laser         RA      2           1       .50
1 Machine Gun            RA      0  100      2       .75
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 ER Small Laser         LA      2           1       .50
1 Machine Gun            LA      0           1       .25
1 ECM Suite              RT      0           1      1.00
1 Active Probe           LT      0           1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         CT      2           1       .50
8 Standard Jump Jets:                        8      4.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS:                         11          70     25.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           8       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,245,729 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,083
Cost per BV:       3,920.34
Weapon Value:      469 / 469 (Ratio = .43 / .43)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 16;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 8J,  Armor/Structure: 2/2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 11
                   Specials: ecm, prb