Vindicator
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VND-1AA
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 1 Support: 3 |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 110 Max Stability: 25 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 360 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 46 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 225 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | M Laser |
| Center Torso | Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand S Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm PPC |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
Description
Known as the 'Avenging Angel', the VND-1AA was an attempt to increase the Vindicator's mobility - which succeeded. However, the cost was to reduce its armor to that of a Light 'Mech.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-1AA can be found with these forces:
- Free Rasalhague Republic
- Taurian Concordat
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VND-1R
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 1 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/7/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 110 Max Stability: 25 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 720 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 48 Alpha: 46 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 180 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | M Laser |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink LRM5 Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand S Laser |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm PPC |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
Description
Vindicator 1Rs tend to deal their damage at range while moving in for closer attacks. Typically well armored, they're capable of some surprise attacks due to their jump capability and above-average heat efficiency.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-1R can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Local Government
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Mercenaries
- Taurian Concordat
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VND-1X
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 3 Missile: 1 Support: 4 |
| Speed | 4/7/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 105 Max Stability: 27 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 720 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 45 Alpha: 43 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 180 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | M Laser |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink LRM5 Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand MG MG Ammo MG [Half] |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm PPC |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
Description
A very minor modification, replacing the Small Laser with a pair of Machine Guns, giving it a little more punch in a close range fight.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-1X can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
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VND-2AN
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 3 Support: 2 |
| Speed | 4/7/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 120 Max Stability: 25 Max Heat: 10 |
| Durability | Armor: 760 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 42 Alpha: 51 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 180 |
| Heat Sinks | Single Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | M Laser |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand M Laser Flamer |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm PPC |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) |
Description
Created as a field modification of a Vindicator-1R by a pilot who wanted a little more direct firepower as well as some anti-infantry capability, the -2AN is a simple change. The mech loses a few heat sinks and the Small Laser to gain a second Medium Laser and a Flamer, both in the left arm. The remaining tonnage goes to extra armor.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-2AN can be found with these forces:
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Local Government
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Mercenaries
- Pirates
- Taurian Concordat
- Tortuga Dominions
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VND-2MC
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 1 Support: 0 |
| Speed | 7/10/7 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 120 Max Stability: 5 Max Heat: 50 |
| Durability | Armor: 760 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 68 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XXL |
| Core | 270 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Head | None |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | LRM5 Ammo LRM FTL |
| Right Torso | Ammo Plasma Ammo Plasma Ammo Plasma |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Plasma Rifle Plasma Rifle |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
Description
The Vindicator 2MC is an experimental Canopian upgrade based on the 1R variant, making use of rediscovered technology bought from the Inner Sphere. Its defining features are the XXL 270 engine, ferro-fibrous armor and two Plasma Rifles drawing on three tons of ammo. The LRM5 remaining from the original design is upgraded to feed from a bin of FTL missiles.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-2MC can be found with these forces:
- Magistracy Of Canopus
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VND-2SIC
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Missile: 0 Support: 1 |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 146 Max Stability: 28 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 880 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 60 Alpha: 80 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Light |
| Core | 225 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Endo-Steel (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | Medium X-Pulse |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | CASE Ammo Mortar Acid [Half] Ammo Mortar FASCAM [Half] |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand Mortar/4 Small X-Pulse |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm ER PPC |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
Description
Designed by the St. Ives Compact as a weapons testbed, the VND-2SIC proved effective enough to become a production model. The -2SIC uses a Medium and Small X-Pulse Laser for close-range combat while a Mech Mortar/4 provides AMS-proof ranged firepower. Backing these experimental weapons up is a dependable ER PPC. The -2SIC also takes a cue from the ill-fated VND-1AA and increases the mech's ground speed to that of a Wolverine. It is well armored and uses double heat sinks to keep the heat under control.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-2SIC can be found with these forces:
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Local Government
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Mercenaries
- Pirates
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VND-3L
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | Medium |
| Weight | 45T |
| Stock Role | Fire Support / Brawler |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 1 Support: 3 |
| Speed | 4/7/4 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 107 Max Stability: 25 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 720 Structure: 421 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 90 Alpha: 57 |
| Melee | Kick: 45 Punch: 23 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard |
| Core | 180 |
| Heat Sinks | Double Heat Sinks |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Rugged (Fixed) |
| Structure | Standard (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard |
| Head | M Pulse |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) LRM5 |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Ammo LRM CASE |
| Left Arm | Lower Arm Hand Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Lower Arm Heat Sink (D) ER PPC |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
Description
The 3L variant is a basic upgrade using recovered Star League technology. The PPC was upgraded to a ER PPC and the medium and small lasers have been removed in favor of a single Medium Pulse Laser. To handle the extra heat from the new ER PPC double heat sinks were added while CASE was installed to protect the LRM's ammunition.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Rugged
45 structure points, 65 stability threshold
Pilot Affinity: Resistant
50% less chance to suffer critical hits
Factions
The VND-3L can be found with these forces:
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Local Government
- Magistracy Of Canopus
- Mercenaries
- Taurian Concordat
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