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Name/Model: Scimitar Mk II HCV
Designer: Anonymous ONI agent
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 35
Role: Scout
Configuration: Combat Vehicle
Era/Year: Dark Age / 3105
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 1,576,042 C-Bills
Battle Value: 631
Movement Type: Hover
Power Plant: Omni 175
Cruising Speed: 108 kph
Maximum Speed: 162 kph
Armor: StarGuard II
Armament:
1 Holly SRM 4
1 Diverse Optics Type 10X ER Small Laser
4 Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Lasers
2 Johnston Minigun Machine Guns
Manufacturer: Scarborough Manufacturers
Primary Factory: Al Na'ir, Algedi
Communications: Scarborough Talky 2 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Scarborough Tracky 2
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Overview:
All information transcribed from Technical Readout 3145: Draconis Combine.
The Scimitar was upgraded at the turn of the thirty-second century by order of the Republic
Military and was well-received by Republic forces. When the Combine retook Al Na’ir in
3135, Scarborough shifted its production to the DCMS and expanded its capacity on Algedi to
meet demand.
Capabilities:
The Scimitar was reimagined as a close-combat vehicle platform capable of repositioning
quickly along a battle line to support infantry and artillery groups. As fast as its sister
tanks, the Saracen and Saladin, the Scimitar’s lighter armor makes it vulnerable to
sustained counter fire. The DCMS uses it primarily as a battle armor support tank, or
assigns it to garrison forces stationed in restricted terrain.
Deployment:
The Combine faced large numbers of Scimitars in its 3135 offensive that claimed several
Republic worlds. On Biham, the Second Triarii Protectors used them exclusively as recon
units and harassers. Capable of maneuvering around the tight mountain passes, the Republic
Scimitars harried the ’Mechs of the invading Second Sword of Light. Their strikeand- fade
tactics, along with liberal use of infernos, held the Second’s advance long enough for the
Republic to reposition its artillery. As the Sworders exited the pass, they came under
withering artillery fire. The DCMS pulled back and repositioned, giving the Protectors
enough time to withdraw and reinforce their lines around Hughesville.
Scimitars were a crucial part of the Combine’s buildup in preparation for their invasion
of the Federated Suns. While most Saracens and Saladins were assigned to recon and strike
platoons, Scimitars were shunted into support positions in DCMS infantry regiments. On
several occasions in the thrust toward Robinson, these hovertanks were welcome support for
mechanized platoons. Their speed gave them a critical advantage in moving through the tight
urban environments where suspected Davion bunkers and supply dumps were located.
Variants:
The DCMS authorized two variants for production after 3135. Both incorporate a light PPC and
advanced electronics suites. One provides defensive electronic countermeasures to break up
enemy targeting systems; the other utilizes C3 components to better network with other recon
and harasser units.
Notable MechWarriors:
Whirling Dervish: This Republic hovertank gained notoriety during the battles for
Biham. Its crew put the Scimitar through near-impossible maneuvers as it conducted
long-range reconnaissance for Republic forces. In one instance, the tank accelerated up a
steep hillside and launched from the peak, dropping into the midst of a DCMS artillery
company. The Dervish crushed a field gun on its descent. Suffering damage to its lift fans,
the Derivsh then tore through the company’s ammunition stores, careening through the
ensuing explosions. The tank and its crew were captured later after crashing while
side-slipping through an intersection and firing on an approaching Panther. The crew was
“honored” for their bravery with a private seppuku ceremony.
Black Cat: Assigned to the garrison force on Irece, the Black Cat and her crew
escaped the initial attack by the Combine in 3142, disappearing into the Spine Wastes. After
four weeks, a DCMS strike lance cornered the Black Cat in a box canyon. With nowhere else to
go, the Cat fought back like a cornered animal, taking down a Locust before ramming headlong
into a Demon tank. Two crew members survived the fiery explosion but were left to die on the
canyon floor. Rumors persist that the canyon is haunted by “unclean spirits” that
manifest as a rabid black cat.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 3.50
Engine: 175 Fusion 10.50
Cruising MP: 10
Flanking MP: 15
Heat Sinks (Single): 10 0.00
Control Equipment: 2.00
Lift Equipment: 3.50
Power Amplifier: 0.00
Turret: 0.50
Armor Factor: 104 6.50
Type: Standard
Armor
Value
Front: 31
R/L Side: 21
Rear: 14
Turret: 17
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Weapons and Ammo Location Tonnage
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ER Small Laser Front 0.50
2 Machine Guns Front 1.00
4 Small Lasers Front 2.00
SRM 4 Turret 2.00
Guardian ECM Suite Body 1.50
Machine Gun (Ammo 100) Body 0.50
SRM 4 (Ammo 25) Body 1.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 27
TP: CV, SZ: 1, TMM: 4, MV: 20"h
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 1 / (L) 0
Armor (A): 3, Structure (S): 2
Specials: ECM, SRCH, TUR(1/1/-)
Distribution
Name/Model: Scimitar Mk II HCV
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Hover Combat Vehicle
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Front
1. ER Small Laser
2. Machine Gun
3. Machine Gun
4. Small Laser
5. Small Laser
6. Small Laser
7. Small Laser
8. Empty
Left SideBodyRight SideTurret
1. Empty 1. SRM 4 (Ammo 25) 1. Empty 1. SRM 4
2. Machine Gun (Ammo 100) 2. Empty
3. Guardian ECM Suite
4. Empty
Rear
1. Empty
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Scimitar Mk II HCV
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Hover Combat Vehicle
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Standard): 104 x 2.5 x 1 260.000
Internal Structure (Standard): 20 x 1.5 x 1 (+) 30.000 = 290.000
Defensive Equipment:
Guardian ECM Suite (+) 61.000 = 351.000
Unit Type Modifier: Hover (*) 0.70 = 245.700
Defensive Movement Factor: +4 (*) 1.40 = 343.980
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 343.980
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Offensive Equipment:
SRM 4 39.000
ER Small Laser (+) 17.000 = 56.000
Small Laser (+) 9.000 = 65.000
Small Laser (+) 9.000 = 74.000
Small Laser (+) 9.000 = 83.000
Small Laser (+) 9.000 = 92.000
Machine Gun (+) 5.000 = 97.000
Machine Gun (+) 5.000 = 102.000
SRM 4 (Ammo 25) (+) 5.000 = 107.000
Machine Gun (Ammo 100) (+) 0.500 = 107.500
Total Vehicle Tonnage: 35 / 2 (+) 17.500 = 125.000
Speed Factor: 15 (Flank) (*) 2.300 = 287.500
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 287.500
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Combat Vehicle Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 343.980
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 287.500 = 631.480
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 631
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Scimitar Mk II HCV
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Hover Combat Vehicle
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: Combat Vehicle = CV
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Final Unit Type: CV
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 35 (less than 40) = 1
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Final Weight/Size Class: 1
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 10 (Cruise) = 20"
Hover Motive Type = 20"h
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 20" is 4
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 20"h
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Machine Gun (+) 0.200 = 0.200
Machine Gun (+) 0.200 = 0.400
Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 0.700
Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 1.000
Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 1.300
Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 1.600
ER Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 1.900
SRM 4 (TU) (+) 0.600 = 2.500
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 2.5
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 3
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER Small Laser (+) 0.300 = 0.300
SRM 4 (TU) (+) 0.600 = 0.900
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 0.9
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 1
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 0
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Convert Armor
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Standard: 104 armor points x 1 104.000 = 104.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 3.467
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Final Armor Value: 3
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Convert Structure
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Standard: 20 structure points 20.000 = 20.000
Structure Conversion (/) 10 = 2.000
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Final Structure Value: 2
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit is equipped with Guardian ECM Suite = ECM
Unit is a Combat Vehicle = SRCH
Unit is equipped with turret mounted weapons = TUR(1/1/-)
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 3 (Short) + 1 (Medium) + 1 (Medium) + 0 (Long) = 5.000
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 5.000
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 3 (Armor) x 1.7 (Hover) = 5.100
Structure Factor 2 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 2.000 = 7.100
Defense Factor 1 + {[4 (20" Move)] x 0.25} (*) 2.000 = 14.200
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 14.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 2.5 (0.25 per 2") = 2.500
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 14.000 = 16.500
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 5.000
Defensive Value (+) 16.500 = 21.500
Agile [4 (TMM) - 1] x 1 (Medium) (+) 3.000 = 24.500
Force Bonus [ECM] Electronic Countermeasures (+) 2.000 = 26.500
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Final Point Value: 27
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Scimitar Mk II HCV
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Hover Combat Vehicle
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Standard) (104 pts) 6.5 x 10,000 65,000.00
Internal Structure (Standard) 3.5 x 10,000 (+) 35,000.00 = 100,000.00
Control Components 2 x 10,000 (+) 20,000.00 = 120,000.00
Lift/Dive Equipment 3.5 x 20,000 (+) 70,000.00 = 190,000.00
Engine (Fusion) (5,000 x 175 x 35) / 75 (+) 408,333.33 = 598,333.33
Turret 0.5 x 5,000 (+) 2,500.00 = 600,833.33
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Total Structural Cost 600,833.33
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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ER Small Laser 11,250 11,250.00
Guardian ECM Suite 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 211,250.00
Machine Gun 5,000 (+) 5,000.00 = 216,250.00
Machine Gun 5,000 (+) 5,000.00 = 221,250.00
Machine Gun (Ammo 100) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 221,250.00
Small Laser 11,250 (+) 11,250.00 = 232,500.00
Small Laser 11,250 (+) 11,250.00 = 243,750.00
Small Laser 11,250 (+) 11,250.00 = 255,000.00
Small Laser 11,250 (+) 11,250.00 = 266,250.00
SRM 4 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 326,250.00
SRM 4 (Ammo 25) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 326,250.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 326,250.00
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Combat Vehicle Cost
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Structural Cost 600,833.33
Weapons and Equipment Cost (+) 326,250.00 = 927,083.33
Combat Vehicle Cost Multiplier 1 + (35 / 50) (*) 1.7 = 1,576,041.67
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Final Combat Vehicle Cost 1,576,042.00
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