BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9KA
Designer: Catalyst Game Labs
Source(s): Record Sheets: Clan Invasion
Record Sheets: 3060
Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 35
Role: Striker
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Clan Invasion / 3056
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 6,344,910 C-Bills
Battle Value: 865
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: 280 XL
Walking Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
Jump Capacity: 240 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
3 Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown
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Overview:
During the Clan invasion of Draconis Combine space, large numbers of Combine 'Mechs were
destroyed in the fighting, with no chance of any salvage to support reconstruction. As a
result Coordinator Takashi Kurita orderd a massive production effort to replace fallen
units.
Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd., a small manufacturer which had only produced Spiders,
was forced to comply.
Eager to profit from the circumstances, the firm's owners decided that simple expansion
of the Spider production lines would not guarantee future orders when the fighting slowed
down. So a new design was sanctioned, with the limited resources available for the required
expansion.
With an eye to future expansion, Nimakachi was eager to incorporate as much new and
recovered technology as was available from the Draconis Combine. The Venom was born. The
Combine military was so pleased with this design that it immediately placed an order for
production of the Venom in large numbers.
Capabilities:
The Venom is a heavier version of the old Spider produced on Tematagi. It is 35 tons and
uses Kallon FWL special ferro-fibrous armor. The new design also has an extralight engine,
the Vox 280XL, in order to keep the space available for increased firepower. The weapons
featured by the design are four of the new Tronel XII ,medium pulse lasers.
The movement capabilities of the Venom are identical to those of the original Spider.
Since the phenomenal distances covered and the amount of control a pilot has during a jump
were paramount in the original design, changes would have been counterproductive
There are two drawbacks that could not be corrected. First, the 'Mechs armor is light.
The engineers are hoping that the movement capabilities of this design are sufficient
compensation. The Second problem, which is compounded by the first, is the extra-light
design of the engine. Any reasonable penetration into the left or right torso would more
than likely penetrate the engine's shielding.
Like its predecessor, the Venom is successful because of its maneuverability.
The new Venom to roll off the production lines addresses the problems of the lack of
significant armor protection. One of the medium pulse lasers were removed and in its place
two tons of additional armor were added. This allows the Venom the protection it needed to
be a success on the battlefield.
Deployment:
The first Venom came off the production line in January 3050, and has seen limited field
testing so far. Theodore Kurita has seen fit to have all new designs sent to areas near the
Periphery to protect against bandits and for potential punitive strikes. However, several of
the new 'Mech designs have been spotted patrolling worlds in Dieron, near the Terran
frontier
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 3.50
Engine: 280 XL 8.00
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 8
Heat Sinks (Single): 12 2.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 98 5.50
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 11 14
Center Torso (rear): 3
R/L Torso: 8 13
R/L Torso (rear): 3
R/L Arm: 6 10
R/L Leg: 8 10
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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4 Jump Jets RT 4 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser RT 1 2.00
4 Jump Jets LT 4 2.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers LT 2 4.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 27
TP: BM, SZ: 1, TMM: 3, MV: 16"j
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 0, OV: 0
Armor (A): 3, Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE
Distribution
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9KA
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
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. Lower Arm Actuator 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4. Hand Actuator 4. Heat Sink 4. Hand Actuator
5. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Sensors 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Ferro-Fibrous 6. Life Support 6. Ferro-Fibrous
1. Roll Again 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
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. Jump Jet 4. Gyro 4. Jump Jet
5. Jump Jet 5. Gyro 5. Jump Jet
6. Jump Jet 6. Gyro 6. Jump Jet
1. Jump Jet 1. Gyro 1. Jump Jet
2. Medium Pulse Laser 2. XL Engine 2. Medium Pulse Laser
3. Medium Pulse Laser 3. XL Engine 3. Ferro-Fibrous
4. Ferro-Fibrous 4. XL Engine 4. Ferro-Fibrous
5. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Ferro-Fibrous 6. Ferro-Fibrous 6. Roll Again
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. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9KA
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Ferro-Fibrous): 98 x 2.5 x 1 245.000
Internal Structure (Standard w/ XL Engine): 58 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 (+) 43.500 = 288.500
Gyro (Standard): 35 x 0.5 (+) 17.500 = 306.000
Defensive Movement Factor: +4 (*) 1.40 = 428.400
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 428.400
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
6 (Base) + 12 (Heat Sinks) - 8 (Movement) - 12 (Weapons) = -2
Offensive Equipment:
Medium Pulse Laser 48.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 48.000 = 96.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 48.000 = 144.000
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 35.000 = 179.000
Speed Factor: 12 (Run) + 4 (Jump) (*) 2.440 = 436.760
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 436.760
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 428.400
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 436.760 = 865.160
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 865
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9KA
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
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: 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: 8 (Walk) = 16"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 16" is 3
Jumping Movement: 8 (Jump) = 16"j
Jumping Target Movement Modifier at 16" is 3
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 16"j
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
12 (Heat Sinks) = 12
8 (Movement) + 12 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 16 = -4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 0.660
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.320
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.980
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 12 = 23.760
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 16 = 1.485
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.5
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 2
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
12 (Heat Sinks) = 12
8 (Movement) + 12 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 16 = -4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 0.660
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.320
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.660 = 1.980
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 12 = 23.760
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 16 = 1.485
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.5
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 2
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
12 (Heat Sinks) = 12
8 (Movement) - 4 (Base) (-) 4 = 8
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 0
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Convert Armor
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Ferro-Fibrous: 98 armor points x 1 98.000 = 98.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 3.267
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Final Armor Value: 3
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Inner Sphere XL on a 35 ton BattleMech = 2.0
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Final Structure Value: 2
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit contains no explosive components = ENE
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 2 (Short) + 2 (Medium) + 2 (Medium) + 0 (Long) = 6.000
Unit Size Factor 1 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 0.500 = 6.500
Overheat Factor 0 (Overheat) (+) 0.000 = 6.500
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 6.500
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 3 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 6.000
Structure Factor 2 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 2.000 = 8.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[3 (16" Move)] x 0.25} (*) 1.750 = 14.000
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 14.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 2 (0.25 per 2") + 0.5 (Jump-capable) = 2.500
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 14.000 = 16.500
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 6.500
Defensive Value (+) 16.500 = 23.000
Agile [3 (TMM) - 1] x 2 (Medium) (+) 4.000 = 27.000
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Final Point Value: 27
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Venom SDR-9KA
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Ferro-Fibrous): (98 pts) 5.5 x 20,000 110,000.00
Internal Structure (Standard): 35 x 400 x 1 (+) 14,000.00 = 124,000.00
Myomer (Standard): 35 x 2,000 (+) 70,000.00 = 194,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 280 x 35) / 75 (+) 2,613,333.33 = 2,807,333.33
Gyro (Standard): 3.0 x 300,000 (+) 900,000.00 = 3,707,333.33
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 3,907,333.33
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 3,957,333.33
Sensors: 35 x 2,000 (+) 70,000.00 = 4,027,333.33
Heat Sinks (Single): 2 x 2,000 (+) 4,000.00 = 4,031,333.33
Arm Actuators: 35 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 2) + (80 x 2)) (+) 16,100.00 = 4,047,433.33
Leg Actuators: 35 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 24,500.00 = 4,071,933.33
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Total Structural Cost: 4,071,933.33
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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Jump Jets 35 x (8 x 8) x 200 448,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 508,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 568,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 628,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 628,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 4,071,933.33
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 628,000.00 = 4,699,933.33
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (35 / 100) (*) 1.35 = 6,344,910.00
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Final BattleMech Cost 6,344,910.00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
Compared to the -9K it lost some firepower but gained armor. A side effect of this mod is a better heat management but still it can't use much of its firepower while jumping without overheating. So it still has to use the hit 'n run tactic and would be able to do it longer due to the stronger armor.
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Member Review - DarkAdder : 07-Jul-2005 00:00
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
This is a pretty fair bash-n-dash mech. The speed is impressive, letting the mech outrun what it cant outshoot. The armor is fairly standard for its tonnage, nothing special there.
The weapons are what give this think real bite. Three medium pulses let this mech take on anything its wieght or smaller with a reasonable chance of success. Especially in places where the mech can jump behind its target, alpha strike, and jump away.
The down side is that tactic creates a lot more heat than this mech can safely handle. You dont have to worry about ammo explosions, but shutting down in someones crosshairs will kill you just as dead.
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Member Review - Blackhand : 31-Mar-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
Not worth it. Keep the standard Spider. The adding of the XL doesn't buy you a lot really. Armour and an extra Pulsed Medium.
Eh, its good but not god. XL engines are a big detractor.
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Member Review - mud : 06-Dec-2004 00:00
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Rating:
5.00
Comment:
It's extremely rare for me to award an XL equipped battlemech with *****, but this is one dangerous machine. The armor is close to maximum, and the tremendous speed this 'mech is capable of is worth another three or four tons of armor, at least. The three lasers give it a hard-hitting and accurate punch, although I'd prefer to see one of the LT lasers mounted in the head, just to provide a critical hit soak to protect the cockpit.
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Member Review - Wanallo : 01-May-2004 00:00
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Rating:
4.00
Comment:
Not quite as effective as the other variants, it plays to safe. The SDR-9K had the extra pulse to call upon when in need, this is a nice rookie mech with the exellent speed and jump ability.
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