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Name/Model:         Tribune A
Designer:           jymset
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            50
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         4,782,250 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,689

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          200 Fusion
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    120 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 LB 20-X AC
    1 Streak SRM 6
    2 Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    When the Tribune was spotted in Clan Wolf garrison units throughout the occupation zone in
    the early 3050s, it was first labelled the Centurion IIC because of its uncanny similarity
    to that design. As its OmniMech status became obvious to Inner Sphere pilots facing it in
    several different configurations, it was re-coded Tribune.
    However, this design, named the Armiger in Clan space, in reality is not based on the
    Centurion, but is a product of uncanny parallel development. One of the first Cloud Cobra
    OmniMechs built, it was designed around a wholly humanoid parameter that has since been
    abandoned in Clan 'Mech aesthetics. This basic layout, based on a medium chassis of moderate
    speed with a large ballistic weapon in its right arm in all configurations, just so happens
    to resemble the Centurion, designed some 70 years prior to the Tribune. Yet the Inner Sphere
    design was first manufactured some 25 years after the Exodus, ruling out the possibility of
    any influence whatsoever.

Capabilities:
    Indeed, apart from the huge technology advantage of the Clan design, there is very little
    difference between the Tribune and the Centurion. Of course, the Clan design was also an
    OmniMech, meaning that the difference would be more felt depending on which configuration
    was fielded. But indeed, just as the Centurion, the Tribune is a reliable trooper with
    powerful weapon systems and great resilience.
    The Primary configuration shows the greatest similarity to the Centurion. Just as its Inner
    Sphere doppelganger, it mounts a large ballistic weapon in its right arm – a Gauss
    Rifle – and a large LRM launcher in its left torso. The vastly superior range and
    power of the Clan systems is augmented by the large ER-Laser mounted in the center torso.
    The A configuration mirrors the Prime closely in layout, if not performance. Clearly geared
    towards the duels always prevalent in Clan warfare, this 'Mech is incapable of inflicting
    damage at distances greater than 360 meters. This is alleviated by the inclusion of jump
    jets and the fact that its weapons cause huge damage at closer range, firmly supporting the
    theory of it being a duellist.
    The next two configurations both seemingly fill a support role, something probably more
    related to the utilitarian nature of the base design rather than its intended image. The B
    elaborates on the missile capacity, while configuration C drops the torso-mounted weapons of
    the multi-purpose Primary configuration for an ERPPC and advanced targeting capacity.
    No further configurations of this venerable design are known, though the fact that it still
    is common amongst second line units – especially of Clan Wolf – makes it
    entirely possible that new variations utilising new cutting-edge technology will soon debut
    to the detriment of it Inner Sphere opponents.

Deployment:
    The "Armiger" â?? its name as much part of its image as its looks â?? first entered
    service with the Cloud Cobraâ??s Josian and Kaâ??an Cloisters, in the 2870s. It
    represented the ideal of the crusading knight; a true extension of all virtues most ardently
    sought after by the Clan MechWarriors.
    At first, this made it a sought after design. Clan Wolf quickly won a furious Trial of
    Possession for the manufacturing specification and rights to supplement their heavier and
    faster, but vulnerable Woodsman. In the meantime Clans Burrock and Coyote acquired the same
    capacities through trade with their allies (Cloud Cobra and Wolf, respectively).
    Since its inception, OmniMechs with superior technology have superseded it. Its slow speed
    and correspondingly low weight have left it with no real place on the battlefields where
    every opposing unit is either faster or heavier, and often both at the same time! This
    development led to a high proliferation both across the Toumans. Today, the Tribune mostly
    serves as command units in garrison units of most Clans. Some Clans, most noticeably Jade
    Falcon, Steel Viper and Ice Hellion, do not field the design; they never showed interest in
    the Tribune even in its heyday due to the narrow mission profile that its slow speed
    dictated.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.50                     
Engine:                                     200 Fusion                 8.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 4                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  169                     9.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      16             22       
    Center Torso (rear):                              10       
    R/L Torso:                         12             17       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  7       
    R/L Arm:                            8             16       
    R/L Leg:                           12             24       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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2 Medium Pulse Lasers                                     CT                2          4.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RT                2          1.00             
LB 20-X AC (Ammo 15)                                      RT                3          3.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LT                2          1.00             
Streak SRM 6                                              LT                2          3.00             
Streak SRM 6 (Ammo 15)                                    LT                1          1.00             
LB 20-X AC                                                RA                9         12.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 32
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 6,  Structure (S): 4
Specials: CASE, FLK1/1/-
 
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