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Name/Model: Nephrops (Lobster) NRP-N1
Designer: ZaneOlric
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 70
Role: Juggernaut
Configuration: Tripod BattleMech
Era/Year: Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current): Advanced
Rules (Era): Advanced
Rules (Year): Advanced
Total Cost: 19,413,037 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,365
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 350 XL
Walking Speed: 54 kph [32.4 kph]
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph [54 kph]
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
2 ER PPCs (C)
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown
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Overview:
Known for experiments designs and reserve engineering clan tech after their invasion, Etna
Industry began work on their first tripod design in an attempt to leverage its unique
capabilities. Original efforts were aimless until one engineer hit upon the idea of
implementing two Large Shields into the design. This offered near perfect defensive
coverage, leaving just its central rear torso exposed, a perfect place to mount weapons and
the tripods gunner cockpit. While prototypes struggled with speed, Etna Industries overcame
this by implementing various clan-grade weight-saving technologies. When the Nephrops was
finalized, it was among the most durable mechs ever produced while still boasting a
respectable amount of firepower.
Capabilities:
The Nephrops’s weaponry is entirely contained in its rear central torso, a seemingly
strange choice that is of minimal consequence thanks to the tripods ability to 360 degree
torso twist. These armarments are simple but effective, being two ER PPC that have enough
range and damage to genuinely threaten any target they are pointed at. Inorder to remain
heat neutral, the NRP-N1 is equipped with 16 double heat sinks, allowing it to both maintain
constant fire and its top speed of 54km/h.
Far more impressive are its defensive capabilities. While its 11 tons of ferro-fibrous
plating is fairly average for its weight class, its effectiveness is multiplied by two Large
Shields mounted on each arm that can reduce even the most devastating of weapons to mere
chip damage. These were made Jettison Capable so that they could be dropped when fully
spent, allowing for the mech to accelerate to a far more respectable 86.4km/h. However,
pilots that do so also expose the designs weaker head armor, a normally inconsequential
issue with the shields active.
Deployment:
The Nephrops earned itself the nickname of "Lobster" due to a vague reseblance of the Crab
CRB-27 and its habbit of dropping its arms before retreating, only to reappear with new ones
after quick maitenance. This in itself reflects how many pilots choose to use the mech,
marching forward slowly and delivering long range firepower, but dropping their shields as
soon as they become inactive inorder to gain a substantial boost in speed. This extra
mobility is often used to retreat the mech, though occassionally some pilots like to use it
as a surprise inorder to outmaneuver overly confident opponents.
Variants:
NRP-N2: This variant swaps out its ER PPC for an ER Large Lasers and an Improved Heavy Large
Laser. The weight saving allowed for the addition of a C3 slave computer, a targeting
computer, and protectoin for both in an ECM Suite.
Notable MechWarriors:
Quirks: the following are recommended when using these optional rules
- Jettison-Capable Weapons (2 points): both shields
- Weak Head Armor (-2 points): 10+ damage is a head-capper
Thematically you get faster as your shields break, but become far more likely to die to a
lucky head shot at the same time. This makes the two quirks play off one another in a fun
way in this build.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel (C) 4.00
Engine: 350 XL (C) 15.00
Walking MP: 5 [3]
Running MP: 8 [5]
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Double): 16 [32] (C) 6.00
Gyro: Compact 6.00
Cockpit: Tripod 4.00
Armor Factor: 211 11.00
Type: Ferro-Fibrous (C)
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 22 23
Center Torso (rear): 14
R/L Torso: 15 20
R/L Torso (rear): 8
R/L Arm: 11 20
R/C/L Leg: 15 23
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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2 ER PPCs (C) CT (R) 4 12.00
Large Shield RA 7 6.00
Large Shield LA 7 6.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 35
TP: BM, SZ: 3, TMM: 1, MV: 6"
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 3, OV: 0
Armor (A): 7, Structure (S): 4
Specials: ENE, MEL, SHLD, TUR(3/3/3)
Distribution
Name/Model: Nephrops (Lobster) NRP-N1
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Tripod 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. Lower Arm Actuator 3. Tripod Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4. Hand Actuator 4. Endo Steel (C) 4. Hand Actuator
5.Large Shield 5. Sensors 5.Large Shield
6.Large Shield 6. Life Support 6.Large Shield
1.Large Shield 1.Large Shield
2.Large Shield 2.Large Shield
3.Large Shield 3.Large Shield
4.Large Shield 4.Large Shield
5.Large Shield 5.Large Shield
6. Endo Steel (C) 6. Endo Steel (C)
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. XL Engine (C) 1. XL Engine (C) 1. XL Engine (C)
2. XL Engine (C) 2. XL Engine (C) 2. XL Engine (C)
3.Double Heat Sink (C) 3. XL Engine (C) 3.Double Heat Sink (C)
4.Double Heat Sink (C) 4. Compact Gyro 4.Double Heat Sink (C)
5. Endo Steel (C) 5. Compact Gyro 5. Endo Steel (C)
6. Endo Steel (C) 6. XL Engine (C) 6. Endo Steel (C)
1. Ferro-Fibrous (C) 1. XL Engine (C) 1. Ferro-Fibrous (C)
2. Ferro-Fibrous (C) 2. XL Engine (C) 2. Ferro-Fibrous (C)
3. Roll Again 3.ER PPC (C) (R) 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4.ER PPC (C) (R) 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5.ER PPC (C) (R) 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6.ER PPC (C) (R) 6. Roll Again
Left LegCenter LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Ferro-Fibrous (C) 5. Ferro-Fibrous (C) 5. Ferro-Fibrous (C)
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Nephrops (Lobster) NRP-N1
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Tripod BattleMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Ferro-Fibrous): 211 x 2.5 x 1 527.500
Internal Structure (Endo Steel w/ XL Engine): 122 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.75 (+) 137.250 = 664.750
Gyro (Compact): 70 x 0.5 (+) 35.000 = 699.750
Defensive Equipment:
Large Shield (+) 263.000 = 962.750
Large Shield (+) 263.000 = 1,225.750
Defensive Movement Factor: +2 (*) 1.20 = 1,470.900
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 1,470.900
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
6 (Base) + 32 (Heat Sinks) - 2 (Movement) - 30 (Weapons) = 6
Offensive Equipment:
ER PPC (C) (R) 412.000
ER PPC (C) (R) (+) 412.000 = 824.000
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 70.000 = 894.000
Speed Factor: 5 (Run) + 0 (Jump) (*) 1.000 = 894.000
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 894.000
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 1,470.900
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 894.000 = 2,364.900
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 2,365
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Nephrops (Lobster) NRP-N1
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Tripod 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: 70 (greater than or equal to 60 and less than 80) = 3
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Final Weight/Size Class: 3
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 5 (Walk) = 10"
Equipped with Medium or Large Shields (-) 2 = 6"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 6" is 1
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 6"
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 30 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 28 = 4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 1.500
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 3.000
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.0
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 3
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 30 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 28 = 4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 1.500
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 3.000
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.0
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 3
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
32 (Heat Sinks) = 32
2 (Movement) + 30 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 28 = 4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 1.500
ER PPC (T) (C) (+) 1.500 = 3.000
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 3.0
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 3
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Convert Armor
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Ferro-Fibrous: 211 armor points x 1 211.000 = 211.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 7.033
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Final Armor Value: 7
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Clan XL on a 70 ton BattleMech = 4.0
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Final Structure Value: 4
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit contains no explosive components = ENE
Unit is equipped with Large Shield (T) = MEL
Unit is equipped with Large Shield (T) = SHLD
Unit is equipped with turret mounted weapons = TUR(3/3/3)
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 3 (Short) + 3 (Medium) + 3 (Medium) + 3 (Long) = 12.000
Unit Size Factor 3 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 1.500 = 13.500
Overheat Factor 0 (Overheat) (+) 0.000 = 13.500
Special Ability Factor [MEL] Melee Weapon (+) 0.500 = 14.000
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) - 0.1 (SHLD) (*) 0.900 = 12.600
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 7 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 14.000
Structure Factor 4 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 4.000 = 18.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[1 (6" Move)] x 0.1} (*) 1.100 = 19.800
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 20.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 0.75 (0.25 per 2") = 0.750
Special Ability Factor [SHLD] 2 (1 per 3 Armor points) (+) 2.000 = 2.750
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 20.000 = 22.750
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 12.600
Defensive Value (+) 22.750 = 35.350
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Final Point Value: 35
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Nephrops (Lobster) NRP-N1
Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Tripod BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Ferro-Fibrous): (211 pts) 11.0 x 20,000 220,000.00
Internal Structure (Endo Steel): 70 x 1,600 x 1.2 (+) 134,400.00 = 354,400.00
Myomer (Standard): 70 x 2,000 (+) 140,000.00 = 494,400.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 350 x 70) / 75 (+) 6,533,333.33 = 7,027,733.33
Gyro (Compact): 6.0 x 400,000 (+) 2,400,000.00 = 9,427,733.33
Cockpit (Tripod): 400,000 (+) 400,000.00 = 9,827,733.33
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 9,877,733.33
Sensors: 70 x 2,000 (+) 140,000.00 = 10,017,733.33
Heat Sinks (Double): 16 x 6,000 (+) 96,000.00 = 10,113,733.33
Arm Actuators: 70 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 2) + (80 x 2)) (+) 32,200.00 = 10,145,933.33
Leg Actuators: 70 x ((150 x 3) + (80 x 3) + (120 x 3)) (+) 73,500.00 = 10,219,433.33
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Total Structural Cost: 10,219,433.33
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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ER PPC (C) 300,000 300,000.00
ER PPC (C) 300,000 (+) 300,000.00 = 600,000.00
Large Shield 300,000 (+) 300,000.00 = 900,000.00
Large Shield 300,000 (+) 300,000.00 = 1,200,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 1,200,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 10,219,433.33
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 1,200,000.00 = 11,419,433.33
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (70 / 100) (*) 1.70 = 19,413,036.67
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Final BattleMech Cost 19,413,037.00
Large Shield 5. Sensors 5.
Large Shield 6. Life Support 6.
Large Shield 5.
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