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This may not be that original, but I want to get something going, and people are always asking questions like this. So here are the requirements for Fastest Level 2 Battle-Worthy Design, basically known as a Roadrunner/Savannah Master combination:

* Can be a BattleMech, Vehicle or ProtoMech.

* Design must be made using HeavyMetal Pro, Vee or Lite.

* Must have at least 20 armor points.

* Must have weapon(s) capable of producing at least 4 points of 'Mech-scale damage.

* Must be Level 1 or Level 2; no Level 3 designs.

* Can be Inner Sphere or Clan technology base.

* Custom weapons or equipment are not allowed.

* Extra points will be given for originality.

* In case of ties, extra weighting will be given to lower cost.

* Post your entry in Text TRO format, using CODE tags. Also include a Link to the Uploaded design for reference. See rules for more details.

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Rick
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* There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those who don't. *

This is my entry. It's simple cheap and fast.

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Sea Strike 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Hydrofoil
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   75 GM XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  291.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 442.8 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Sea Strike 
Mass:          5 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  4 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        75 XL Fusion                  2      1.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .50
    Cruise MP:  27
     Flank MP:  41
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .50
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          8 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        6/6 
   Rear:                      1          4 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)Front    0          1       .50
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TOTALS:                           0          3      5.00
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        160,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      131
Cost per BV:       1,221.37
Weapon Value:      11 / 11 (Ratio = .08 / .08)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 8;  MRDmg = 5;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 27N,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: NS;  Point Value: 1

Link to file http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sea_Strike.hmv

Is this thing physicaly possible in real life?

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Thunder (in paradise?) 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Hydrofoil
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   75 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  291.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 442.8 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  1 ER Small Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Thunder (in paradise?) 
Mass:          5 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  4 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        75 XL Fusion                  1      1.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .50
    Cruise MP:  27
     Flank MP:  41
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .50
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Armor Factor:   20 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          7 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          3 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         Front    2          1       .50
1 C.A.S.E. Equipment     Body                0       .00
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TOTALS:                           2          3      5.00
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        225,333 C-Bills
Battle Value:      209
Cost per BV:       1,078.15
Weapon Value:      12 / 12 (Ratio = .06 / .06)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 3;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 27N,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: NS;  Point Value: 2

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Big Nick, the Chainsaw Assassin
[i]Making Bad News Worse since 1980[/i]
[b]What... There's only ONE of you?[/b]

Damn beat by three minutes, that's what i get for taking the time to come up with a funny name.

And as if the thing isn't disposable already, his has a rocket launcher?!?

That takes balls... Give HIM the no-prize!

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Big Nick, the Chainsaw Assassin
[i]Making Bad News Worse since 1980[/i]
[b]What... There's only ONE of you?[/b]

Hydrofoils, huh? Boy I didn't expect /that/! Not what I had in mind, to be honest, but certainly within the rules, so that's okay. IF a hydrofoil wins, I may do another, specifying /land/ vehicles.

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Rick
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* There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those who don't. *

Here's my entry, I know you wanted land vees Rick, but hey it's still within the rules! This puppy's a tad slower, but it has really no terrain to worry about.

The HMV file is here: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Battlebee.hmv

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Battlebee 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3055
Config:        V.T.O.L.
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   75 GM XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  270.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 410.4 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  1 ER Small Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Battlebee 
Mass:          5 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        75 XL Fusion                  2      1.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .50
    Cruise MP:  25
     Flank MP:  38
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .50
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Rotor Equipment:  Main/Tail Rotors           0       .50
Armor Factor:   27 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1         10 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          5 
   Rotor:                     1          2 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         Front    2          1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           2          5      5.00
Items & Tons Left:                           1       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        199,792 C-Bills
Battle Value:      227
Cost per BV:       880.14
Weapon Value:      8 / 8 (Ratio = .04 / .04)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 2;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 25V,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: VA;  Point Value: 2

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Speeding Jesus 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3132
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Quicksilver 20 Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 Vlar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 162.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 248.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Lexington Limited High Grade Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  Destraa Industries
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  Datacom 26
Targeting & Tracking System:  Dynatec 990

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==Overview:==
The Speeding Jesus is a one-shot prototype commissioned by Doctor Raisley of
the Dropship Irregulars to create the fastest raiding platform around, be it
'Mech, vehicle, or otherwise. 

==Capabilities:==
The Speeding Jesus is capable of outrunning any threat that could cripple it
with ease while those that can keep up with it will have a difficult time at
best attempting to hit the nimble 'Mech. Clocked in at having a running speed
just short of 250 kilometers an hour, the Speeding Jesus will have few
problems acting as a lightning raider, darting in and out to use its Diverse
Optics Sunbeam small lasers to their maximum effect. 

Its armour is also fairly thick for a combatant so geared towards speed,
carrying two and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade ferro fibrous
plating on its small frame.

==Deployment==
To date the single existing Speeding Jesus is serving its field trials in the
Dropship Irregulars, assigned to one of their quirky MechWarriors in the
Brightly Painted Decoys division.

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Type/Model:    Speeding Jesus 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel            14      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        300 XL Fusion                12      9.50
   Walking MP:  15
   Running MP:  23
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   45 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      2.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 4 LA, 3 RA, 3 LT, 3 RT, 1 CT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:              6          5      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Arm:                   3        4/4      
   L/R Leg:                   4        5/5      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         RA      2           1       .50
1 ER Small Laser         LA      2           1       .50
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TOTALS:                          4          67     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,621,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      306
Cost per BV:       11,834.12
Weapon Value:      44 / 44 (Ratio = .14 / .14)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 3;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 15,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 3

Download it here!

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God of our fathers, known of old,
Lord of our far-flung battle-line,
Beneath whose aweful Hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

—Rudyard Kipling
"Recessional" (1897)

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Battleworthy BTW-01
Tech:          Clan / 3058
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          25 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   325 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 140.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 216.0 [280.8] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Battleworthy BTW-01
Mass:          25 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  43 pts Endo Steel             7      1.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 7 RA)
Engine:        325 XL Fusion                10     12.00
   Walking MP:  13
   Running MP:  20 [26]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   48 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 7 LA)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:              8          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            6        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Arm:                   4        4/4      
   L/R Leg:                   6        6/6      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
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TOTALS:                          5          51     25.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          27       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5,375,834 C-Bills
Battle Value:      577
Cost per BV:       9,316.87
Weapon Value:      160 / 160 (Ratio = .28 / .28)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 6;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 13,  Armor/Structure: 1/2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 6

I have no idea how to add a mech to the downloads section, and I doubt that this will be the fastest....I was just sick of seeing stuff with ERSLs on them.

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[b]When life gives you lemons, throw them back and ask for cookies.[/b]
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Just go to http://www.heavymetalpro.com/upload_design2.php , browse to determine the file you want to upload, enter the design's name, etc. in the blanks provided, and press Submit. After uploading, you get a link that you can copy and paste here or elsewhere, to let people easily get to your design.

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Rick
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* There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those who don't. *

Hmmm, that means I needed to have saved that design.

OK, I'll do that tomorrow.

Thanks Rick...

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[b]When life gives you lemons, throw them back and ask for cookies.[/b]
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I want my FA back . . .

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Angry Little Man 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 Light Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [216.0] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      None
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Angry Little Man 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel            14      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 4 LA, 2 RA, 4 LT, 4 RT)
Engine:        240 Light Fusion             10      9.00
   Walking MP:  12 [13]
   Running MP:  18 [20]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    1       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 HD)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Triple Strength Myomer:                      6       .00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   36 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:              6          3      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  1      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Hatchet                RH                  2      2.00
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TOTALS:                          0          72     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           6       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,090,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      198
Cost per BV:       15,607.27
Weapon Value:      4 / 4 (Ratio = .02 / .02)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 1;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 2

Here

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[url=http://www.hitbox.tv/hmpgoose]Goose - The Egyptian God of Frustration[/url]

"He closes his eyes and remembers the night splattered with brightness, the sudden flare of erupting fuel, the mad chase as, supersonic, he bobbed and weaved among the hills and valleys of the Ozarks, the laws on his tail, burning for home …"

Or, worse:

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Angry Little Man II 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 Light Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Angry Little Man II 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel            14      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 4 LA, 2 RA, 4 LT, 4 RT)
Engine:        240 Light Fusion             10      9.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    1       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 HD)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   36 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:              6          3      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  1      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
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TOTALS:                          5          66     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          12       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,126,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      358
Cost per BV:       8,732.51
Weapon Value:      74 / 74 (Ratio = .21 / .21)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 4;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 4

Here

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[url=http://www.hitbox.tv/hmpgoose]Goose - The Egyptian God of Frustration[/url]

"He closes his eyes and remembers the night splattered with brightness, the sudden flare of erupting fuel, the mad chase as, supersonic, he bobbed and weaved among the hills and valleys of the Ozarks, the laws on his tail, burning for home …"

Boy...the hydrofoil was a neat trick...this guy is a little more conventional...


The speed of the Locust, more firepower than a 3025 Locust, and more armor than some of the goofy things we've seen:
Here's the link: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Stirge_1.hml

               ProtoMech Technical Readout
                     VALIDATED DESIGN

Type/Model:    Stirge 1
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        sProtoMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          9 tons (9,000 kg)
Chassis:       Advanced Composite
Power Plant:   110 Size Fusion
Walking Speed: 86.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 129.6 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Integral Advanced Alloy
Armament:      
  2 ER Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  Unknown
  Location:    Unknown
Communications System:  Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System:  Unknown

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Type/Model:    Stirge 1
Mass:          9 tons (9,000 kg)

Equipment:                                   Mass, kg
Int. Struct.:  20 pts Advanced Composite         900
Engine:        110 Size Fusion                 3,500
   Walking MP:   8
   Running MP:  12
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:      4 Compact ProtoMech           1,000
Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors & Pilot:          500
Armor Factor:  42 pts Integral Advanced Alloy  2,100

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      2          6      
   Torso:                     9         18      
   Left/Right Arms:      2/2        4/4
   Legs:                      5         10

Weapons and Equipment    Location Heat Ammo  Mass, kg
------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         Torso      2            500
1 ER Small Laser         Torso      2            500
------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                             4          9,000
Mass remaining, kg:                                0 left

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        812,541 C-Bills
Battle Value:      209
Cost per BV:       3,887.75
Weapon Value:      75 / 75 (Ratio = .36 / .36)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 6;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 8,  Armor/Structure: 10/0
                   Damage PB/M/L: 5/5/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: P ;  Point Value: 10

Rick,
Can you delete my earlier guest post?

Here she is, with the file attachment
http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Shrike__SHR-3K.hmp

BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Shrike  SHR-3K
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3062
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   330 VOX XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 118.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 183.6 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  4 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Shrike  SHR-3K
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  51 pts Endo Steel            14      1.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 4 LT, 3 RT, 1 CT)
Engine:        330 XL Fusion                12     12.50
   Walking MP:  11
   Running MP:  17
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   90 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      5.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             10         11      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  4      
   L/R Side Torso:            7        9/9      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              3/3      
   L/R Arm:                   5        9/9      
   L/R Leg:                   7      12/12      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 Medium Lasers          RA      6           2      2.00
2 Medium Lasers          LA      6           2      2.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         12          69     30.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           9       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5,996,640 C-Bills
Battle Value:      822
Cost per BV:       7,295.18
Weapon Value:      517 / 517 (Ratio = .63 / .63)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 15;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 11,  Armor/Structure: 2/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8

Who says tracked vehicles can't be fast?

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Speedy Gonzalez 
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Tracked Vehicle
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          10 tons
Power Plant:   180 VOX XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  194,4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 291,6 km/h
Armor Type:    1/Star Slab Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  1 BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Laser 
Manufacturer:  NAIS
  Location:    New Avalon
Communications System:  Achernar Electronics HICK-4
Targeting & Tracking System:  Kallon Sure-Shot C3

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
The Speedy is aptly named after Frank Guido Gonzalez, the mastermind behind the project. The entire project was organized by Professor Gonzalez as engineering project for advanced students at NAIS. The object was to create a small, fast tracked vehicle for combat in the light woods near the campus. Only one prototype was produced - mostly for cost reasons. In fact, the vehicle is so expensive that the project  was underwritten largely by the AFFC HC as part of their New Weapons and Warriors Project.

Unfortunately, the design was not a complete success in its envisioned
environment. The speed of the vehicle is so great that it proved impossible to avoid trees. Unfortunately, for Professor Gonzalez, even the light woods near the campus can contain large trees. Fortunately, Professor Gonzalet is recovering from his injuries. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the Speedy or the 500 year old Avalon Oak. 

Professor Gonzalez plans on attempting to make a hover version of the vehicle in an attempt to avoid similar problems in the future.

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Type/Model:    Speedy Gonzalez 
Mass:          10 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0      1,00
Engine:        180 XL Fusion                 2      3,50
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      2,00
    Cruise MP:  18
     Flank MP:  27
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       ,50
Crew: 1 Members                              0       ,00
Turret Equipment:                            0       ,50
Armor Factor:   27 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      1,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1         10 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        7/7 
   Rear:                      1          3 
   Turret:                    1          0 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1,00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           5          5     10,00
Items & Tons Left:                           2       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        668.250 C-Bills
Battle Value:      284
Cost per BV:       2.352,99
Weapon Value:      32 / 32 (Ratio = ,11 / ,11)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 4;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 18T,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3

Note: a wheeled version can move 20/30, hover 21/32.

Links:
Tracked: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sp ... alez_T.hmv
Wheeled: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sp ... alez_W.hmv
Hover: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sp ... alez_H.hmv

Some stuff from good Old Germany

Not the fasted , but a fine piece of HighTech.

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1A
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          30 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 Vlar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 108,0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162,0 [216,0] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Stealth
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)s
  1 Guardian ECM
  1 Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1A
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  51 pts Endo Steel            14      1,50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 4 LA, 4 RA, 3 LT, 3 RT)
Engine:        300 XL Fusion                12      9,50
   Walking MP:  10
   Running MP:  15 [20]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
MASC:                                        2      2,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       ,00
Armor Factor:   80 pts Stealth              12      5,00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:             10         10      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            7        9/9      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Arm:                   5        8/8      
   L/R Leg:                   7      11/11      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1,00
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1,00
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)RT      3           1       ,50
1 Guardian ECM           RT      0           2      1,50
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)LT      3           1       ,50
1 Beagle Active Probe    LT      0           2      1,50
  Stealth Armor Heat            10
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TOTALS:                         20          73     30,00
Crits & Tons Left:                           5       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6.828.640 C-Bills
Battle Value:      843
Cost per BV:       8.100,4
Weapon Value:      409 / 409 (Ratio = ,49 / ,49)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 24;  MRDmg = 12;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 10,  Armor/Structure: 2/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8
                   Specials: ecm, prb

An his brother w/ Jumpcapacility

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1AJ
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          30 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 Vlar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 108,0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162,0 [216,0] km/h
Jump Jets:     5 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor Type:    Stealth
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)s
  1 Guardian ECM
  1 Beagle Active Probe
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1AJ
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  51 pts Endo Steel            14      1,50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 5 LA, 5 RA, 2 RT, 1 CT)
Engine:        300 XL Fusion                12      9,50
   Walking MP:  10
   Running MP:  15 [20]
   Jumping MP:   5
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
MASC:                                        2      2,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       ,00
Armor Factor:   40 pts Stealth              12      2,50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          7      
   Center Torso:             10          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  1      
   L/R Side Torso:            7        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   5        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   7        5/5      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1,00
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1,00
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)RT      3           1       ,50
1 Guardian ECM           RT      0           2      1,50
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)LT      3           1       ,50
1 Beagle Active Probe    LT      0           2      1,50
  Stealth Armor Heat            10
5 Standard Jump Jets:                        5      2,50
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT)
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TOTALS:                         20          78     30,00
Crits & Tons Left:                           0       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6.861.140 C-Bills
Battle Value:      777
Cost per BV:       8.830,3
Weapon Value:      234 / 234 (Ratio = ,30 / ,30)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 24;  MRDmg = 12;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 10,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8
                   Specials: ecm, prb

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Gr ... GRZ-1A.hmp
http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Gr ... RZ-1AJ.hmp

Edit: Hope it´s OK wenn ich bring in another Mech(-variant). The 1st Update.

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1AV1
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          30 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   330 VOX XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 118,8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 183,6 [237,6] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  4 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)s
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Grenzgaenger GRZ-1AV1
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  51 pts Endo Steel            14      1,50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 7 LT, 7 RT)
Engine:        330 XL Fusion                12     12,50
   Walking MP:  11
   Running MP:  17 [22]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       ,00
Gyro:                                        4      4,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3,00
MASC:                                        2      2,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       ,00
Armor Factor:   54 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      3,00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 7 LA, 7 RA)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:             10          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            7        6/6      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   5        5/5      
   L/R Leg:                   7        7/7      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1,00
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1,00
2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)RT      6           2      1,00
2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)LT      6           2      1,00
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TOTALS:                         10          73     30,00
Crits & Tons Left:                           5       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6.880.640 C-Bills
Battle Value:      780
Cost per BV:       8.821,33
Weapon Value:      394 / 394 (Ratio = ,51 / ,51)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 36;  MRDmg = 20;  LRDmg = 6
BattleForce2:      MP: 11,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Gr ... Z-1AV1.hmp



No more Updates


So long

So: Who's `battle-worthy,' and who is `original?'

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"He closes his eyes and remembers the night splattered with brightness, the sudden flare of erupting fuel, the mad chase as, supersonic, he bobbed and weaved among the hills and valleys of the Ozarks, the laws on his tail, burning for home …"

Ok, so it seems like there's little variation in the submissions... but here's one

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Hummingbird (Hailstone) 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Quad BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Standard
Power Plant:   280 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 151.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 226.8 [302.4] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Hummingbird (Hailstone) 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  35 pts Standard               0      2.00
Engine:        280 XL Fusion                10      8.00
   Walking MP:  14
   Running MP:  21 [28]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Leg Act: Hip + UpLeg + LowLeg + Foot        16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 4 LT, 3 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          4      
   Center Torso:              6          4      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Front Leg:             4        4/4      
   L/R Rear Leg:              4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
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TOTALS:                          5          44     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          22       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,785,440 C-Bills
Battle Value:      545
Cost per BV:       6,945.76
Weapon Value:      128 / 128 (Ratio = .23 / .23)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 6;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 14,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 5

Any good?
I didn't want to go the hydrofoil route, as that had been done.

JR

Here's the Hummingbird

Thanks,
JR

Rick: BBCode works better for URLs.

After much thought, I realized two things.

1. Hummingbird is kinda lame for the name of a quad.
2. I forgot some stuff, and made a "better" one.

I'm posting that here... can my previous one be removed?

Thanks,
JR

BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Hare (Hailstone) 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Quad BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   280 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 151.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 226.8 [302.4] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Hare (Hailstone) 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  35 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LFL, 1 RFL, 2 LT, 2 RT)
Engine:        280 XL Fusion                10      8.00
   Walking MP:  14
   Running MP:  21 [28]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Leg Act: Hip + UpLeg + LowLeg + Foot        16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 4 LT, 3 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          4      
   Center Torso:              6          4      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Front Leg:             4        4/4      
   L/R Rear Leg:              4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        HD      5           1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         10          52     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          14       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,910,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      827
Cost per BV:       4,728.22
Weapon Value:      255 / 255 (Ratio = .31 / .31)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 12;  MRDmg = 8;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 14,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8
The final version of the Hummingbird that was actually produced. This quad's stable platform and versatile design, paired with its incredible speed, have made it an intriguing and surprising design.  It's been used with great effectiveness in flanking maneuvers, and infantry hunting.  It's main weakness, aside from the obvious, is it's inability to deal with battle armor, but then... not many light speedsters can make that claim.

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Ha ... stone).hmp

There ya go

After much thought, I realized two things.

1. Hummingbird is kinda lame for the name of a quad.
2. I forgot some stuff, and made a "better" one.

I'm posting that here... can my previous one be removed?

I'm not sure if the last one was correct, but I assure you that this one is.
I feel like a spammer... sorry!

Thanks,
JR

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Hare (Hailstone) 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Quad BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   280 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 151.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 226.8 [302.4] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Small Laser
  1 ER Medium Laser
  1 Light Active Probe
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Hare (Hailstone) 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  35 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LFL, 1 RFL, 2 LT, 2 RT)
Engine:        280 XL Fusion                10      8.00
   Walking MP:  14
   Running MP:  21 [28]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Leg Act: Hip + UpLeg + LowLeg + Foot        16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 4 LT, 3 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          4      
   Center Torso:              6          4      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Front Leg:             4        4/4      
   L/R Rear Leg:              4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         RT      2           1       .50
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
1 Light Active Probe     CT      0           1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          7          53     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          13       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,007,740 C-Bills
Battle Value:      670
Cost per BV:       5,981.7
Weapon Value:      168 / 168 (Ratio = .25 / .25)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 9;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 14,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 7
                   Specials: prb
The final version of the Hummingbird that was actually produced. This quad's stable platform and versatile design, paired with its incredible speed, have made it an intriguing and surprising design.  It's been used with great effectiveness in flanking maneuvers, and infantry hunting.  It's main weakness, aside from the obvious, is it's inability to deal with battle armor, but then... not many light speedsters can make that claim.

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Ha ... stone).hmp

There ya go

Not as fast as some on here, but definatly useful.

Here's the link:http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Cricket_CRC-1T.hmp

And here's the mech:

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Cricket CRC-1T
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3062
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          25 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   250 Magna XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 108.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162.0 km/h
Jump Jets:     10 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 300 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser
  1 ER Small Laser
  1 TAG
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Cricket CRC-1T
Mass:          25 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  43 pts Endo Steel            14      1.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 4 LT, 4 RT, 2 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        250 XL                       12      6.50
   Walking MP:  10
   Running MP:  15
   Jumping MP:  10
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   63 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      3.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 7 LA, 6 RA)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:              8          8      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  4      
   L/R Side Torso:            6        7/7      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              4/4      
   L/R Arm:                   4        5/5      
   L/R Leg:                   6        5/5      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         RA      2           1       .50
1 TAG                    LA      0           1      1.00
10 Standard Jump Jets:                      10      5.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 5 LT, 5 RT)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          7          78     25.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           0       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,696,146 C-Bills
Battle Value:      570
Cost per BV:       8,238.85
Weapon Value:      149 / 149 (Ratio = .26 / .26)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 6;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 10J,  Armor/Structure: 2/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 6
                   Specials: tag

And to top it off, not too expensive for all of it's tech.

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You're just jealous cause the voices don't talk to you!
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Design by Shadow_Five:

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Black Ghast BGST-1A
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3058
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 Vlar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 162.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

==Overview:==
The Black Ghast is SCS's entry into HMP's "Cheetah" Open Competition.  Built for speed, the Black Ghast sacrifices everything else.  

==Capabilities:==
Utilizing the latest technology, the Black Ghast is faster, packs a bigger and longer range punch, with more armor than specified by the competition.  The extended range Medium Laser is a nice balance of range and damage for a scout 'Mech.  However, the true asset that the Black Ghast has is its speed.  And although the 300 XL engine provides an excellent (and efficient) powerplant, the use of accelerated myomers allows the Mechwarrior an extra burst of speed for key moments in battle.

==Battle History:==
SCS's record time in engineering this mech has not afforded the company with proper time for testing... it could literally rattle itself apart if we are not careful, however we did use LocTite.

==Variants:==
Well... you have one ton to play with... if you don't like the -1A ER ML (the most efficient weapon in BTech) than by all means change it.  Only choices you have (I think) are -1B ML (not enough range, and we have plenty of HS), -2B SPL (Not enough damage or range), -1M MG (Good for garrison duty perhaps), Flamer (do you like the hot seat?), and -1T TAG (a possible winner if teamed with a -1A variant.

==Deployment==
Currently deployed in the unforgiving battleground of the HMPro forum.  

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Type/Model:    Black Ghast BGST-1A
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel            14      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 5 LT, 6 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        300 XL                       12      9.50
   Walking MP:  15
   Running MP:  23 [30]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   27 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      1.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 5 LA, 6 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          5      
   Center Torso:              6          5      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  1      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        3/3      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              0/0      
   L/R Arm:                   3        2/2      
   L/R Leg:                   4        3/3      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          5          67     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,026,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      361
Cost per BV:       11,153.02
Weapon Value:      61 / 61 (Ratio = .17 / .17)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 5;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 15,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 4

Well I saw one like it, but I added a bit of text and used different weapons... so I thought I would submit.

S5

I forgot to set the permissions on this forum, and accidently allowed Guests to post. That has been fixed. If you have posted as Guest, please re-post your design as a registered user, as I will be deleting any Guest posts. After all, how do we know who wins, if we don't have your name?

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To be honest, not one of these designs (including my own) is truly "battleworthy"...every single one would suffer a squalid death against most of the canon designs.

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HEY! My Shrike Proto is pretty damn effective when properly deployed in it's point of 5...<g>

Well, the idea is to have a quick, get-in-and-get-out design that could do recon, but could at least protect itself and take a few hits in the process. In this case, "Combat Worthy" must means has a weapon and some armor, as opposed to some of the Mach 1.5 vehicle designs we've seen (which will be a subject for another contest, I'm sure).

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oops sorry. I don't normally post from this computer, and all my others automatically log me in... and when it /let/ me post, I just assumed I was logged in...

Anyway I did sign at the bottom... and hopefully idiot guests won't post anymore.

S5

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               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Black Ghast BGST-1A
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3058
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 Vlar XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 162.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

==Overview:==
The Black Ghast is SCS's entry into HMP's "Cheetah" Open Competition.  Built for speed, the Black Ghast sacrifices everything else.  

==Capabilities:==
Utilizing the latest technology, the Black Ghast is faster, packs a bigger and longer range punch, with more armor than specified by the competition.  The extended range Medium Laser is a nice balance of range and damage for a scout 'Mech.  However, the true asset that the Black Ghast has is its speed.  And although the 300 XL engine provides an excellent (and efficient) powerplant, the use of accelerated myomers allows the Mechwarrior an extra burst of speed for key moments in battle.

==Battle History:==
SCS's record time in engineering this mech has not afforded the company with proper time for testing... it could literally rattle itself apart if we are not careful, however we did use LocTite.

==Variants:==
Well... you have one ton to play with... if you don't like the -1A ER ML (the most efficient weapon in BTech) than by all means change it.  Only choices you have (I think) are -1B ML (not enough range, and we have plenty of HS), -2B SPL (Not enough damage or range), -1M MG (Good for garrison duty perhaps), Flamer (do you like the hot seat?), and -1T TAG (a possible winner if teamed with a -1A variant.

==Deployment==
Currently deployed in the unforgiving battleground of the HMPro forum.  

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Black Ghast BGST-1A
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel            14      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 5 LT, 6 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        300 XL                       12      9.50
   Walking MP:  15
   Running MP:  23 [30]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   27 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14      1.50
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 5 LA, 6 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          5      
   Center Torso:              6          5      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  1      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        3/3      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              0/0      
   L/R Arm:                   3        2/2      
   L/R Leg:                   4        3/3      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          5          67     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          11       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,026,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      361
Cost per BV:       11,153.02
Weapon Value:      61 / 61 (Ratio = .17 / .17)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 5;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 15,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 4

OK so as I said before... I saw one like it, a little cheaper as I went back to look, but I had different weapons loadout.... and some different fluff...

S5

edit: here is the upload
ttp://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Black_Ghast_BGST-1A.hmp

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Well, being the fan of the clans that I am... behold, the successor to the Dasher, the Prancer! (Comet and Cupid are coming later!)

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Prancer Prime
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  4 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Prancer Prime
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 CT, 1 LL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                10      6.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers       RA     10           2      2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers       LA     10           2      2.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         20          56     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          22       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,837,800 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,352
Cost per BV:       3,578.25
Weapon Value:      501 / 501 (Ratio = .37 / .37)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 24;  MRDmg = 15;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/3/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 14
                   Specials: omni

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Prancer_Prime.hmp

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Prancer A
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 Heavy Large Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Prancer A
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 CT, 1 LL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                10      6.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA        14       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Heavy Large Laser      RA     18           3      4.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         18          53     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          25       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,728,900 C-Bills
Battle Value:      881
Cost per BV:       5,367.65
Weapon Value:      233 / 233 (Ratio = .26 / .26)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 12;  MRDmg = 7;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 9
                   Specials: omni

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Prancer_A.hmp

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Prancer B
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 Light Machine Guns
  1 ER Medium Laser
  1 ER Small Laser
  1 ECM Suite
  1 Light Active Probe
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Prancer B
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 CT, 1 LL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                10      6.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 Light Machine Guns     RA      0  100      3      1.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RA)
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         LA      2           1       .50
1 ECM Suite              RT      0           1      1.00
1 Light Active Probe     RT      0           1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          7          59     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          19       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        5,110,050 C-Bills
Battle Value:      719
Cost per BV:       7,107.16
Weapon Value:      167 / 167 (Ratio = .23 / .23)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 10;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 7
                   Specials: omni, ecm, prb

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Prancer_B.hmp

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Prancer C
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 LRM 5s
  1 ER Medium Laser
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Prancer C
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 CT, 1 LL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                10      6.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM 5s                 RA      4   24      3      3.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          9          56     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          22       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,687,800 C-Bills
Battle Value:      830
Cost per BV:       5,647.95
Weapon Value:      232 / 232 (Ratio = .28 / .28)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 12;  MRDmg = 8;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/1/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 8
                   Specials: omni, if

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Prancer_C.hmp

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Prancer D
Tech:          Clan / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   240 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 [259.2] km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  2 ER Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Prancer D
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 2 LA, 2 RA, 2 CT, 1 LL)
Engine:        240 XL Fusion                10      6.00
   Walking MP:  12
   Running MP:  18 [24]
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               2       .00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 RL)
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt.:                         5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   38 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      2.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6          6      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        4/4      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              1/1      
   L/R Arm:                   3        3/3      
   L/R Leg:                   4        4/4      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         RA      2           1       .50
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         LA      2           1       .50
1 Targeting Computer     RT                  1      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         14          57     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          21       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,646,550 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,140
Cost per BV:       4,075.92
Weapon Value:      395 / 395 (Ratio = .35 / .35)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 20;  MRDmg = 10;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 12,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/3/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 11
                   Specials: omni

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Prancer_D.hmp

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This will probably be the slowest design contributed, but also perhaps the cheapest and the one with the lowest cost/BV ratio.

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Speedy Gonzalez II W
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3067
Config:        Wheeled Vehicle
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          10 tons
Power Plant:   100 VOX I.C.E.
Cruise Speed:  129,6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194,4 km/h
Armor Type:    1/Star Slab Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)s
Manufacturer:  NAIS
  Location:    New Avalon
Communications System:  Achernar Electronics HICK-4
Targeting & Tracking System:  Kallon Sure-Shot C3

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==Overview:==
The Speedy Gonzalez II is named after the late, great Professor Frank Guido Gonzalez, from NAIS, who spearheaded a number of high speed vehicle proejcts. After Professor Gonzalez' untimely demise in yet another accident testing a prototype, his chief assistant, Ibrahim Chang, took over responsibility for the project. 

Unfortunately, the passing of Professor Gonzalez also put a crimp in the
budget for the project. It was simply no longer possible to buy the extra
light fusion engines necessary to achieve such tremendous speeds. This did, however, have the advantage that fewer prototypes were destroyed by accidents during testing. 

Chang's final model, the Gonzalez II, is designed to be a low cost
scout/harasser for use by March and planetary militias. It has succeeded well in thhis role in testing to date and the AFFC HC is considering putting the design into production to quickly fill out the ranks in militia units at low
cost. Production can begin relatively quickly as the wheeled chassis allows
easy conversion of most automobile plants to military production.

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Type/Model:    Speedy Gonzalez II W
Mass:          10 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  4 pts Standard                0      1,00
Engine:        100 I.C.E.                    0      6,00
    Cruise MP:  12
     Flank MP:  18
Heat Sinks:      0 Single                    0       ,00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       ,50
Crew: 1 Members                              0       ,00
Armor Factor:   27 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      1,50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1         10 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        7/7 
   Rear:                      1          3 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)Front    0          2      1,00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                           0          4     10,00
Items & Tons Left:                           3       ,00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        96.250 C-Bills
Battle Value:      126
Cost per BV:       763,89
Weapon Value:      23 / 23 (Ratio = ,18 / ,18)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 15;  MRDmg = 9;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 12W,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 1

Link: http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sp ... z_II_W.hmv

edit:
Nope, you can get a better cost/BV ratio with a VTOL, but the absolute cost is higher.

IMO, we're all chasing Malakim's omni...(ummm, no pun intended )

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well I had a wonderful little write up about this little wonder, but a power flicker malfed up that! So here is a new little redesign of a oldie, but goodie. S. L. Lewis Inc. presents the Savannah Master Mk II OmniVehicle.

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II  Prime
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II  Prime
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1.00
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TOTALS:                           5          3      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        265,375 C-Bills
Battle Value:      301
Cost per BV:       881.64
Weapon Value:      27 / 27 (Ratio = .09 / .09)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 4;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 3
                   Specials: omni



          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II A
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  2 ER Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II A
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         Turret   2          1       .50
1 ER Small Laser         Turret   2          1       .50
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TOTALS:                           4          4      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        186,313 C-Bills
Battle Value:      175
Cost per BV:       1,064.64
Weapon Value:      14 / 14 (Ratio = .08 / .08)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 3;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 2
                   Specials: omni



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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II B
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 C³ Slave Unit 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II B
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 C³ Slave Unit          Turret   0          1      1.00
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TOTALS:                           0          3      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        499,125 C-Bills
Battle Value:      22
Cost per BV:       22,687.5
Weapon Value:      0 / 0 (Ratio = .00 / .00)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 0;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 0
                   Specials: omni, c3s




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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II C
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 ER Small Laser 
  1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II C
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Small Laser         Turret   2          1       .50
1 Rocket Launcher 10 (OS)Turret   0          1       .50
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TOTALS:                           2          4      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        191,469 C-Bills
Battle Value:      180
Cost per BV:       1,063.72
Weapon Value:      18 / 18 (Ratio = .10 / .10)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 9;  MRDmg = 5;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 2
                   Specials: omni




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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II D
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 TAG 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II D
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 TAG                    Turret   0          1      1.00
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TOTALS:                           0          3      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        224,125 C-Bills
Battle Value:      22
Cost per BV:       10,187.5
Weapon Value:      0 / 0 (Ratio = .00 / .00)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 0;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 0
                   Specials: omni, tag




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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II E
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  1 Machine Gun 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II E
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Machine Gun            Turret   0  100     2      1.00
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TOTALS:                           0          4      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        162,938 C-Bills
Battle Value:      47
Cost per BV:       3,466.76
Weapon Value:      2 / 2 (Ratio = .04 / .04)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 1;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: -/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 0
                   Specials: omni




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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II F
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2500
Config:        Hovercraft Omni
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          5 tons
Power Plant:   60 Leenex XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  216.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 324.0 km/h
Armor Type:    Standard
Armament:      
  2 Small Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Savannah Master Mk II F
Mass:          5 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  5 pts Standard                0       .50
Engine:        60 XL Fusion                  2       .75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0       .38
    Cruise MP:  20
     Flank MP:  30
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .25
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0       .50
Turret Equipment (Locked):                   0       .10
Armor Factor:   24 pts Standard              0      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     1          5 
   Left / Right Sides:        1        5/5 
   Rear:                      1          4 
   Turret:                    1          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Small Laser            Turret   1          1       .50
1 Small Laser            Turret   1          1       .50
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TOTALS:                           2          4      4.98
Items & Tons Left:                           2       .02

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        186,313 C-Bills
Battle Value:      103
Cost per BV:       1,808.86
Weapon Value:      7 / 7 (Ratio = .07 / .07)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 2;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 20H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 1
                   Specials: omni

Don't think she's the fastest, but I think she can do the most damage out of anything here so far and is the most overall combat-capable.

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Switchblade 
Tech:          Clan / 3132
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          20 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   280 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 151.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 226.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  2 Heavy Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Switchblade 
Mass:          20 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  33 pts Endo Steel             7      1.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
Engine:        280 XL Fusion                10      8.00
   Walking MP:  14
   Running MP:  21
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:   58 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      3.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          6      
   Center Torso:              6         10      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  2      
   L/R Side Torso:            5        6/6      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Arm:                   3        5/5      
   L/R Leg:                   4        7/7      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 Heavy Medium Laser     RT      7           2      1.00
1 Heavy Medium Laser     LT      7           2      1.00
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TOTALS:                         14          53     20.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          25       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3,718,240 C-Bills
Battle Value:      721
Cost per BV:       5,157.06
Weapon Value:      277 / 277 (Ratio = .38 / .38)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 13;  MRDmg = 2;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 14,  Armor/Structure: 1/1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 7

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Switchblade.hmp

Tried the vehicle route, again trading off speed that really becomes redundant at some of the high numbers we're seeing for combat worthiness

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Type/Model:    Sky Devil 
Tech:          Clan / 3100
Config:        V.T.O.L.
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          15 tons
Power Plant:   175 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  194.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 291.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  1 Heavy Medium Laser 
  1 Active Probe 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Sky Devil 
Mass:          15 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  10 pts Standard               0      1.50
Engine:        175 XL Fusion                 1      3.50
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      2.00
    Cruise MP:  18
     Flank MP:  27
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1.00
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Rotor Equipment:  Main/Tail Rotors           0      1.50
Armor Factor:   48 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1      2.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     2         17 
   Left / Right Sides:        2      11/11 
   Rear:                      2          7 
   Rotor:                     2          2 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 Heavy Medium Laser     Front    7          1      1.00
1 Active Probe           Front    0          1      1.00
1 Targeting Computer                     1      1.00
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TOTALS:                           7          5     15.00
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        1,792,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:      900
Cost per BV:       1,991.67
Weapon Value:      89 / 89 (Ratio = .10 / .10)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 8;  MRDmg = 1;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 18V,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: VA;  Point Value: 9
                   Specials: prb

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Sky_Devil.hmv

Was wondering, can we modify these files at a later date? Even if I don't win I'd like to add in some fluff later.[/url]

Sure. In fact I will /request/ fluff from the winning entry.

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Rick, how long is this going to run?

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Probably not too much longer, but it's only been a week. I didn't want to go through posting the winner and all, then get a faster one.

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Here is my try at this...

          BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    What was that HvyScout
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          15 tons
Power Plant:   230 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  226.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 345.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    What was that HvyScout
Mass:          15 tons

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  8 pts Standard                0      1.50
Engine:        230 XL Fusion                 1      5.50
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      3.00
    Cruise MP:  21
     Flank MP:  32
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1.00
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      1.50
Armor Factor:   29 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1      1.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     2         10 
   Left / Right Sides:        2        7/7 
   Rear:                      2          5 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER Medium Laser        Front    5          1      1.00
1 C.A.S.E. Equipment     Body                0       .00
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TOTALS:                           5          3     15.00
Items & Tons Left:                           5       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        1,475,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:      547
Cost per BV:       2,697.44
Weapon Value:      57 / 57 (Ratio = .10 / .10)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 6;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 21,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 5

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Wh ... yScout.hmv

Its been a while since I posted anything so thought I would give this a shot. Its not the fastes but I think it is battleworthy.

BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Fire Wisp 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          15 tons
Power Plant:   185 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  194.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 291.6 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  1 Light Active Probe 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
Based heavily on the sucess of the Shamash Reconnaissance vehicle produced by
clan Blood Spirit, Clan Snow Raven decided to try to create a recon vehicle
that had more armor better speed and one that would pose a serious threat to
any vehicle and many light and even medium mechs. 


==Capabilities:==
Amazing speed and above average armor have given the Fire Wisp a very
interesting reputation. In tests they have been able to survive and win duels
with mechs up to twice its size. Capable of bursts of speed up to 302 Km/h it
can quickely close and or disenguage to get a better targeting solution or
leave the battlefield alltogether. In keeping with the spirit of Shamash Recon
vehicle the Fire Wisp has only one crew person and much like the Shamash  and
her pilots, Fire Wisp pilots have developed at an alarming rate. Reliance on
themselves only has allowed them to excell and have the mind set of loyal
dedicated Mechwarriors. 
Intended to allow the pilot a longer stay in the field, some minor changes
were required. 
One of the few complaints with the Shamash recon vehicle was the poor frontal
visibility. To remedy this clan Snow Raven scientists moved the turred and
cockpit assembly. The turret rests right above and behind
the cockpit. A light Active probe unit was added to help the Fire Whisp avoid possible ambushes.

==Deployment==
Currentely the highest numbers of Fire Wisp are with Clan Snow Raven, but a
surprisingly high number have shown up in the taumans of the Diamond Shark and
even more surprising is the alarming amount found in the tauman of Clan Nova
Cat. It has been assumed that the Diamond Shark merchants have been selling
tto the Inner Sphere for a while now and this may be one of the first signs of
that clans double dealing. Its also rumored that the Nova Cats purchased the
vehicles before they abandonded the home worlds and joined the new Star
League.

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Type/Model:    Fire Wisp 
Mass:          15 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  10 pts Standard               0      1.50
Engine:        185 XL Fusion                 1      3.75
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      1.88
    Cruise MP:  18
     Flank MP:  27
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .75
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      1.50
Turret Equipment:                            0       .25
Armor Factor:   48 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1      2.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     2         14 
   Left / Right Sides:        2      10/10 
   Rear:                      2          6 
   Turret:                    2          8 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1.00
1 Light Active Probe     Turret   0          1       .50
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TOTALS:                          10          5     14.63
Items & Tons Left:                           3       .37

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        1,499,875 C-Bills
Battle Value:      945
Cost per BV:       1,587.17
Weapon Value:      183 / 183 (Ratio = .19 / .19)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 12;  MRDmg = 8;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 18H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 9
                   Specials: prb

This one is slower then the above but is much more deadly. Has better armor. and a Targeting computer along with better electronics.

BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
                      VALIDATED

Type/Model:    Fire Wisp Mk3 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Hovercraft
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          15 tons
Power Plant:   125 XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  151.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 226.8 km/h
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  2 ER Medium Lasers
  1 Light Active Probe 
  1 ECM Suite 
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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==Overview:==
Based heavily on the sucess of the Shamash Reconnaissance vehicle produced by
clan Blood Spirit, Clan Snow Raven decided to try to create a r recon vehicle
that had more armor better speed and one that would pose a serious threat to
any vehicle and many light and even medium mechs. 


==Capabilities:==
Amazing speed and above average armor have given the Fire Wisp a very
interesting reputation. In tests they have been able to survive and win duels
with mechs up to twice its size. Capable of bursts of speed up to 302 Km/h it
can quickely close and or disenguage to get a better targeting solution or
leave the battlefield alltogether. In keeping with the spirit of Shamash Recon
vehicle the Fire Wisp has only one crew person and much like the Shamash  and
her pilots, Fire Wisp pilots have developed at an alarming rate. Reliance on
themselves only has allowed them to excell and have the mind set of loyal
dedicated Mechwarriors. 
Intended to allow the pilot a longer stay in the field, some minor changes
were required. First added was a small cargo bay on the rear of the vehicle.
This allows the pilot to pack some creature comforts such as changes of
clothes minor tools food and weapons.

One of the few complaints with the Shamash recon vehicle was the poor frontal
visibility. To remedy this clan Snow Raven scientists moved the turred and
cockpit assembly.  The turret now rests right above and behind the cockpit. A
light active probe unit was added for recon purposes and to avoide the
possible ambush. A ecm was added to help make the already speedy unit just
that much harder to target. 

==Deployment==
Currentely the highest numbers of Fire Wisp are with Clan Snow Raven, but a
surprisingly high number have shown up in the taumans of the Diamond Shark and
even more surprising is the alarming amount found in the tauman of Clan Nova
Cat. It has been assumed that the Diamond Shark merchants have been selling
tto the Inner Sphere for a while now and this may be one of the first signs of
that clans double dealing. Its also rumored that the Nova Cats purchased the
vehicles before they abandonded the home worlds and joined the new Star
League.

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Type/Model:    Fire Wisp Mk3 
Mass:          15 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  10 pts Standard               0      1.50
Engine:        125 XL Fusion                 1      2.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      1.00
    Cruise MP:  14
     Flank MP:  21
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0       .75
Crew: 1 Members                              0       .00
Lift Equipment:                              0      1.50
Turret Equipment:                            0       .20
Armor Factor:   58 pts Ferro-Fibrous         1      3.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     2         18 
   Left / Right Sides:        2      11/11 
   Rear:                      2          8 
   Turret:                    2         10 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        Turret   5          1      1.00
1 Light Active Probe     Body     0          1       .50
1 ECM Suite              Body     0          1      1.00
1 Targeting Computer                     1      1.00
Cargo Bay                Body                1       .25
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TOTALS:                          10          8     14.70
Items & Tons Left:                           0       .30

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        1,473,550 C-Bills
Battle Value:      943
Cost per BV:       1,562.62
Weapon Value:      261 / 261 (Ratio = .28 / .28)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 13;  MRDmg = 10;  LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2:      MP: 14H,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: GL;  Point Value: 9
                   Specials: tran0, ecm, prb

Well, some time ago someone posed the question of how far/high something could jump and it became apparent that nothing with more the 8MP of jump existed...

So, eschewing top speed, if give you a blisteringly fast mech capable of jumping 300m. AND it can still scout and defend itself. It's another Diamond Shark mech built for possible sale to discriminating IS buyers who operate in extremely mountainous regions or the most dense urban sprawl.

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Halo 
Tech:          Clan / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          30 tons
Chassis:       Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 108.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 162.0 [216.0] km/h
Jump Jets:     10 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 300 meters
Armor Type:    Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  1 ER Medium Laser
  2 ER Small Lasers
  1 Active Probe
  1 ECM Suite
Manufacturer:  (Unknown)
  Location:    (Unknown)
Communications System:  (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System:  (Unknown)

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Type/Model:    Halo 
Mass:          30 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  51 pts Endo Steel             7      1.50
 (Endo Steel Loc: 3 LA, 2 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT)
Engine:        300 XL Fusion                10      9.50
   Walking MP:  10
   Running MP:  15 [20]
   Jumping MP:  10
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
MASC:                                        1      1.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA        14       .00
Armor Factor:   58 pts Ferro-Fibrous         7      3.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 LA, 2 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          8      
   Center Torso:             10          9      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  3      
   L/R Side Torso:            7        5/5      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              2/2      
   L/R Arm:                   5        5/5      
   L/R Leg:                   7        7/7      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         RT      2           1       .50
1 Active Probe           RT      0           1      1.00
1 ECM Suite              LT      0           1      1.00
1 ER Small Laser         LT      2           1       .50
10 Standard Jump Jets:                      10      5.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS:                          9          63     30.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          15       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6,852,820 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,105
Cost per BV:       6,201.65
Weapon Value:      312 / 312 (Ratio = .28 / .28)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 12;  MRDmg = 4;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 10J,  Armor/Structure: 1/2
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: ML;  Point Value: 11
                   Specials: ecm, prb

http://www.heavymetalpro.com/designs/Halo.hmp

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...you're probably not using enough.

Okay, I'm going to call this one. The winner, within the specs and criteria given, is chainsawassassin's Hydrofoil "Thunder (in paradise?)", capable of speeding along at 27/41 (or 443 km/h = 275 mph), and going 5 points of damage with its Clan ER Small Laser. I chose it over the DarkStar2011's Sea Strike, which could travel the same speed, do to the laser's ability to keep putting out its damage, while the Sea Strike's Rocket Launcher is a one-shot.

I mentioned that due to the limited usefulness of a naval vessel (on land, at least), I thought I'd have a second contest for the same thing, only non-naval. Right now Marwynn's Battlebee has that honor, a 25/38 VTOL, also with an ERSL. If someone has a non-naval unit that abides by the rules and is faster than that, please let me know. Otherwise, I think I'll call it the winner in that class.

Would both chainsawassassin and Marwynn please email me the HM files, along with at least /some/ fluff (this is your chance to be famous, after all), and I will place these winners on HeavyMetalPro.com. If you have an original drawing or mini that you feel portrays your design, please feel free to include that as well. If not, I can include a logo (standard or custom) of your choice on the sheet; just send it to me or let me know.

Thanks for your participation. I'll be starting other contests shortly.

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Rick
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