JagerMech
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| JagerMech | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries, Independence Weaponry |
| Model | JM6-S |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,232,425 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Kallon Type XII |
| Armor | Kallon Royalstar |
| Engine | 260 Magna |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 749 |
| BV (2.0) | 901 |
Description
Designed as an anti-aircraft platform and long-range fire support unit, the JagerMech was intended to correct several perceived faults of the original Rifleman. While it does address the Rifleman's heat issues and limited ammunition, it does so at the cost of significant armor protection. Carrying only a miserly six tons of standard armor, the JagerMech is very vulnerable to return fire. In its favor, the long range of its autocannon, combined with the excellent Garret D2j targeting and tracking system (made famous by the Rifleman), make it a prime choice for anti-aircraft work. The range of its autocannons also allow it to engage many enemies without suffering return fire, and when stationary it is able to fire all its weapons without heat build-up.
Houses Davion and Liao field the largest numbers of JagerMechs, with House Davion being particularly fond of the design.
Armament
The JagerMech mounts two pairs of Mydron autocannon; each arm is fitted with a Model C Medium Autocannon and a Model D Light Autocannon. Ammunition for these is carried in the torso, two tons for the class-5 autocannons and one ton for the class-2s, allowing for twenty full-strength volleys. The torso also mounts a pair of Magna Mk. II Medium Lasers. Ten single heat sinks dissipate waste heat generated by these weapons.[1]
Variants
- JM6-A - Modified specifically for the anti-aircraft role, the A variant replaces both Autocannon/5s with Zeus LRM-15s with two tons of ammunition. Weight saved by the change allows the variant to add two tons of armor, approximately half a ton to each forward hit location. BV (1.0) = 841, BV (2.0) = 1,122
- JM6-DD - The DD was the first variation incorporating technology recovered from the Gray Death Memory Core. The DD replaces the standard engine with an XL model and converts the armor to Ferro-Fibrous, adding an additional half-ton. The Mydron Medium Autocannons are replaced by General Motors Nova-5 Ultra Autocannon, and the Magna standard lasers are replaced with Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Lasers. CASE is mounted in both side torsos to protect the ammunition, with the AC/2 ammunition moved to the left torso to take advantage of this. The original design's single heat sinks are retained. BV (1.0) = 713, BV (2.0) = 965
- JM6-DG - This field refit replaces the autocannons with two Gauss Rifles and six tons of ammunition. In order to accommodate this change, the lasers were swapped out for ER Medium Lasers. The heat sinks were also upgraded to double-strength models. BV = ???
- JM6-H - The H variation is a late-era Periphery modification. The entire weapons loadout is replaced with two Large Lasers, two LB-X autocannon/2s with one ton of ammunition, and six Rocket Launcher 15s. Ten tons of ferro-fibrous armor are carried, and ten double heat sinks carry the heat burden of the heavy lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,203, BV (2.0) = 1,348
- JM7-D - A heavier variant of the upgraded JagerMech, the D variation adds five tons of overall weight to the JM6-DD, four and one-half of which go directly to increased ferro-fibrous armor. The Autocannon/2s are replaced with ER Large Lasers. The weight savings from this swap allows the design to mount thirteen double heat sinks.[2] BV (1.0) = 1,171, BV (2.0) = 1,500
- JM7-F - Another 70 ton variant, the F variation replaces the JM7-D's Ultra Autocannon and ER Large Lasers with a pair of Rotary Autocannon/5s with four tons of ammunition. Aiming assistance is provided by a Targeting Computer, and defense is improved by the addition of a Guardian ECM Suite. One double heat sink is removed. BV (1.0) = 1,562, BV (2.0) = 1,774
- JM7-G - This variant utilizes twin Rotary Autocannon/2s and LB-X Autocannon/2s along with a pair of ER Medium Lasers.
- The JM6-D3 JagerMech III is an upgrade of this design commissioned by Prince Victor Steiner-Davion following the secession of the Lyran Alliance.
Notable Pilots
- Peter Steiner-Davion - Following his graduation from the Nagelring, Peter piloted a JagerMech. When he returned from his self-imposed exile, he did so at the helm of a Fafnir.[3]
Gallery
A 1st Davion Guards JagerMech during a weapon test
JM6-DD JagerMech
JM6-DD JagerMech in Combat
JM6-S JagerMech in Combat
References
- ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, pp 19
- ↑ This variant was imported to the board game from the MechCommander computer game.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 74