BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Berserker BRZ-D3
Designer: StarRaven
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 30,981,333 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,474
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 400 XL
Walking Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph [86.4 kph]
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Standard
Armament:
1 ER PPC
2 Large Pulse Lasers
1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Overview:
Despite the sundering of the Federated Commonwealth, the Federated Suns and Lyran Alliance
still maintain relatively close ties. One manifestation of this closeness is the BRZ-D3, a
Berserker variant produced by Kallon Industries under license from Defiance. Like many other
new Davion 'Mechs, the primary purpose of the BRZ-D3 is to strengthen the AFFS and
reestablish a unique "Davion" style on the battlefield.
Capabilities:
Like all Berserkers, the BRZ-D3 is designed to be the terror of the battlefield. The ER PPC
gives it a solid long range punch, and the paired large pulse lasers provide significant
firepower at medium ranges. The removal of the usual MASC and AMS provided enough tonnage
for a targeting computer, which helps the Berserker hit targets even at a full run. The
Guardian ECM Suite remains to protect against advanced targeting and sensor systems. The
head mounted flamer has been replaced with an ER medium laser, which inflicts more damage at
a longer range, something designers considered far more frightening than a bit of harmless
fire. Triple-strength myomer replaces the undependable MASC system to give the BRZ-D3 enough
speed to bring its hatchet into play, without the risk of the damage caused by a MASC
failure. The TSM also lets the BRZ-D3 inflict significantly more damage with its hatchet
than previous variants were capable of.
Deployment:
As fighting against the Combine tends to be more brutal than against the Confederation, most
BRZ-D3s are deployed in the Draconis March. As one of the best supplied militias in the
AFFS, the Addicks Draconis March Militia is the only non-front-line unit to deploy BRZ-D3s.
The Addicks DMM deploys a reinforced company trained for urban combat, consisting of a lance
each of Hatchetmen, Nightskies, Axmen, and Berserkers. This company recently distinguished
itself by crushing an "unauthorized" raid by a Drac heavy company on Towne. Nine of the the
Combine 'Mechs were salvaged, along with the Nightsky and Hatchetman which were the DMM's
only disabled 'Mechs. The gun-cam footage of the Militia commander's Berserker decapitating
the Kuritan commander's Sunder is used by Kallon Industries as an advertisment, along with
the slogan "Off with his head!"
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel 5.00
Engine: 400 XL 26.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6 [8]
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Double): 16 [32] 6.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 304 19.00
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 31 47
Center Torso (rear): 14
R/L Torso: 21 32
R/L Torso (rear): 10
R/L Arm: 17 34
R/L Leg: 21 41
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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ER Medium Laser H 1 1.00
Guardian ECM Suite CT 2 1.50
Large Pulse Laser RT 2 7.00
Large Pulse Laser LT 2 7.00
Targeting Computer LT 6 6.00
Hatchet RA 7 7.00
ER PPC LA 3 7.00
Triple-Strength Myomer -- 6 0.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 47
TP: BM, SZ: 4, TMM: 1, MV: 8"
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 2, OV: 0
Armor (A): 10, Structure (S): 4
Specials: ECM, ENE, MEL, TSM
Distribution
Name/Model: Berserker BRZ-D3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3.ER PPC 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4.ER PPC 4. ER Medium Laser 4. Hand Actuator
5.ER PPC 5. Sensors 5.Hatchet
6. Endo Steel 6. Life Support 6.Hatchet
1. Endo Steel 1.Hatchet
2. Endo Steel 2.Hatchet
3. Endo Steel 3.Hatchet
4. Endo Steel 4.Hatchet
5. Endo Steel 5.Hatchet
6. Endo Steel 6. Endo Steel
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine
4.Large Pulse Laser 4. Gyro 4.Large Pulse Laser
5.Large Pulse Laser 5. Gyro 5.Large Pulse Laser
6.Targeting Computer 6. Gyro 6. Triple-Strength Myomer
1.Targeting Computer 1. Gyro 1. Triple-Strength Myomer
2.Targeting Computer 2. XL Engine 2. Endo Steel
3.Targeting Computer 3. XL Engine 3. Endo Steel
4.Targeting Computer 4. XL Engine 4. Endo Steel
5.Targeting Computer 5.Guardian ECM Suite 5. Endo Steel
6. Endo Steel 6.Guardian ECM Suite 6. Endo Steel
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Triple-Strength Myomer 5. Triple-Strength Myomer
6. Triple-Strength Myomer 6. Triple-Strength Myomer
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Berserker BRZ-D3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Standard): 304 x 2.5 x 1 760.000
Internal Structure (Endo Steel w/ XL Engine): 152 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 (+) 114.000 = 874.000
Gyro (Standard): 100 x 0.5 (+) 50.000 = 924.000
Defensive Equipment:
Guardian ECM Suite (+) 61.000 = 985.000
Defensive Movement Factor: +3 (*) 1.30 = 1,280.500
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 1,280.500
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
6 (Base) + 32 (Heat Sinks) - 2 (Movement) - 40 (Weapons) = -4
Offensive Equipment:
ER PPC 286.250
Large Pulse Laser (+) 148.750 = 435.000
Large Pulse Laser (+) 148.750 = 583.750
ER Medium Laser (+) 77.500 = 661.250
Hatchet (+) 60.000 = 721.250
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 150.000 = 871.250
Speed Factor: 8 (Run) + 0 (Jump) (*) 1.370 = 1,193.613
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 1,193.613
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 1,280.500
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 1,193.613 = 2,474.113
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 2,474
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Berserker BRZ-D3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: BattleMech = BM
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Final Unit Type: BM
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 100 (greater than or equal to 80 and less than or equal to 100) = 4
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Final Weight/Size Class: 4
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 4 (Walk) = 8"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 8" is 1
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 8"
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 40 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 38 = -6
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 0.550
Large Pulse Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.089 = 1.639
Large Pulse Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.089 = 2.728
ER PPC [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.100 = 3.828
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 32 = 122.496
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 38 = 3.224
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.3
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 4
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 40 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 38 = -6
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 0.550
Large Pulse Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.089 = 1.639
Large Pulse Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.089 = 2.728
ER PPC [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.100 = 3.828
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 32 = 122.496
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 38 = 3.224
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.3
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 4
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 15 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 13 = 19
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER PPC [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.100 = 1.100
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.1
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 2
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Convert Armor
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Standard: 304 armor points x 1 304.000 = 304.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 10.133
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Final Armor Value: 10
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Inner Sphere XL on a 100 ton BattleMech = 4.0
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Final Structure Value: 4
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit is equipped with Guardian ECM Suite = ECM
Unit contains no explosive components = ENE
Unit is equipped with Hatchet = MEL
Unit is equipped with Triple-Strength Myomer = TSM
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 4 (Short) + 4 (Medium) + 4 (Medium) + 2 (Long) = 14.000
Unit Size Factor 4 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 2.000 = 16.000
Overheat Factor 0 (Overheat) (+) 0.000 = 16.000
Special Ability Factor [MEL] Melee Weapon (+) 0.500 = 16.500
Special Ability Factor [TSM] Triple-Strength Myomer (+) 1.000 = 17.500
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 17.500
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 10 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 20.000
Structure Factor 4 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 4.000 = 24.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[1 (8" Move)] x 0.1} (*) 1.100 = 26.400
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 26.500
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 1 (0.25 per 2") = 1.000
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 26.500 = 27.500
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 17.500
Defensive Value (+) 27.500 = 45.000
Force Bonus [ECM] Electronic Countermeasures (+) 2.000 = 47.000
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Final Point Value: 47
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Berserker BRZ-D3
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 100
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Standard): (304 pts) 19.0 x 10,000 190,000.00
Internal Structure (Endo Steel): 100 x 1,600 x 1 (+) 160,000.00 = 350,000.00
Myomer (Triple-Strength): 100 x 16,000 (+) 1,600,000.00 = 1,950,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 400 x 100) / 75 (+) 10,666,666.67 = 12,616,666.67
Gyro (Standard): 4.0 x 300,000 (+) 1,200,000.00 = 13,816,666.67
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 14,016,666.67
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 14,066,666.67
Sensors: 100 x 2,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 14,266,666.67
Heat Sinks (Double): 16 x 6,000 (+) 96,000.00 = 14,362,666.67
Arm Actuators: 100 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 1) + (80 x 1)) (+) 33,000.00 = 14,395,666.67
Leg Actuators: 100 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 70,000.00 = 14,465,666.67
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Total Structural Cost: 14,465,666.67
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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ER Medium Laser 80,000 80,000.00
ER PPC 300,000 (+) 300,000.00 = 380,000.00
Guardian ECM Suite 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 580,000.00
Hatchet 7 x 5,000 (+) 35,000.00 = 615,000.00
Large Pulse Laser 175,000 (+) 175,000.00 = 790,000.00
Large Pulse Laser 175,000 (+) 175,000.00 = 965,000.00
Targeting Computer 6 x 10,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 1,025,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 1,025,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 14,465,666.67
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 1,025,000.00 = 15,490,666.67
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (100 / 100) (*) 2.00 = 30,981,333.33
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Final BattleMech Cost 30,981,333.00
Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 08-Feb-2008 11:58
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Rating:
4.00
Comment:
There are only three large weapons on the chassis, but the TC allows precise long range strikes. Under TW rules the 'Mech can't concentrate pulse laser hits to one location, so the D3 has to rely on it's physical attacks for concentrated damage. I'm afraid that the TC suddenly lost it's usefulness here, so it would be a good idea to replace it wot something else. The TSM makes the hatchet attacks devastating and keeping it engaged can be easily accomplished by turning a few DHSs off. A nice refit.
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Member Review - DefensorFidei : 02-Aug-2006 00:00
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Rating:
4.50
Comment:
I modded out a beserker in much the same way a while ago and it probably one of the most enjoyable 'mechs I have ever dealt with. Nothing beats this 'mech for sheer ferocity and in close destructive power. Hell, you can cleave the limbs off an assault 'mech if it got too close. I dont remember how I ran it but I know there is a weapons set very similar to this one that will maintain the overheating requirement of the 3X mymomer. The only reason that this 'mech doesn't rate a 5 is for the problem maintaining the overheat and for its lack of jumping capability. This is a close in 'mech, no bones about it, and in most close in situations (ie: cityfighting, canyon fighting, etc.) jump is very important.
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Member Review - Blackhand : 04-Apr-2005 00:00
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
Its a good above average design. But your lacking the ability to keep it overheated. I can get it to 9 heat after 3 careful volleys. However, there is no way to keep it there.
Logical upgrade is pulling one of the Large Pulses, and mounting enough various laser type weapons to get you to produce 30, or 31, or 32, heat on command. As it stands your choices are okay as you can hit 30 but sometimes you might want more flexibility.
Its the best Hatchet mech I've ever rated in the assault class. Doesn't mean I like the idea yet though.;)
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Member Review - Spectre327 : 30-Oct-2004 00:00
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Rating:
4.50
Comment:
Now this is my kind of mech. I couldn't care less about the Fed Suns, though, but the mech is very well designed.
Raw power nd accuracy at long range makes this deign stand out above other mechs in its class. The speed and the hatchet combined make a winning combo if the opponent underestimates you and the armor prctects the pilot well in such situations.
Good mech, Star Raven.
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