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Primary Configuration
Alternate Configuration A
Alternate Configuration B
Alternate Configuration C
Alternate Configuration D
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker (base) |
| Tech: |
Clan / 3055 |
| Config: |
Biped OmniMech |
| Rules: |
Level 2, Standard design |
| |
|
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Chassis: |
Endo Steel |
| Power Plant: |
390 XL Fusion |
| Walking Speed: |
64.8 km/h |
| Maximum Speed: |
97.2 km/h |
| Jump Jets: |
None |
| Jump Capacity: |
0 meters |
| Armor Type: |
Ferro-Fibrous |
- Armament:
- None
- Manufacturer: (Unknown)
- Communications System: (Unknown)
- Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
- Overview:
- The inability of the Mad Cat heavy OmniMech to keep up with the rest of its Star mates in running battles was of such concern to Clan Wolf's leaders that they ordered their technicians to develop a new design to supplement and eventually replace it. The Linebacker, so named because its unusual hunched-over torso is reminiscent of the hulking players of ancient North American-rules football, was the result of their efforts.
- Capabilities:
- The Linebacker's increased speed means it carries less armament, but those weapons it does carry, along with its speed, make it a formidable foe on the battlefield. In its standard configuration, the Linebacker punishes threats from a distance. Enemies that do not succumb to its energy weapons or run away from its missile barrage are taken care of by its heavier compatriots. Alternate Configuration A also delivers long-distance damage, but with a more missile-oriented mix of weapons.
The unusual placement of the Gauss rifle in the right torso of Alternate Configuration B has proven to be a nasty surprise for Inner Sphere MechWarriors accustomed to seeing Gauss rifles only on the arms of OmniMechs. Alternate Configuration C emphasizes rear-firing weapons. Version D was designed as the infighting version of the Linebacker, with plenty of SRMs and medium lasers, but it appears to be unpopular with Clan warriors, who feel that the lack of a knock-out weapon leaves the OmniMech exposed to enemy fire for too long.
- Deployment
- The Linebacker is currently in service with the warriors of Clan Wolf's Gamma Galaxy. Once the final test results ad operating data on the Linebacker are collected, it is expected to become the Clans' standard-issue heavy OmniMech. Following this transition, the fate of the many operational Mad Cats is in question.
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker (base) |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA, R: Sh+UA |
12 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| TOTALS: |
|
0 |
|
45 |
47.50 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
33 |
17.50 |
Primary Configuration
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker Prime |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA, R: Sh+UA |
12 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| 1 ER PPC |
RA |
15 |
|
2 |
6.00 |
| 1 Streak SRM 4 |
RT |
3 |
25 |
2 |
3.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 1 RT) |
| 1 ER PPC |
LA |
15 |
|
2 |
6.00 |
| 1 LRM 5 |
LT |
2 |
24 |
2 |
2.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 1 LT) |
| 1 ER Small Laser |
RT(R) |
2 |
|
1 |
.50 |
| TOTALS: |
|
37 |
|
54 |
65.00 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
24 |
.00 |
| Calculated Factors: |
| Total Cost: |
20,277,985 C-Bills |
| Battle Value: |
2,016 |
| Cost per BV: |
10,058.52 |
| Weapon Value: |
2,649 / 2,533 (Ratio = 1.31 / 1.26) |
| Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 32; MRDmg = 22; LRDmg = 12 |
| BattleForce2: |
MP: 6, Armor/Structure: 5/4 |
| |
Damage PB/M/L: 5/3/3, Overheat: 0 |
| |
Class: MH, Point Value: 20 |
| |
Specials: omni |
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Alternate Configuration A
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker A |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H |
16 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| 1 ER Large Laser |
RA |
12 |
|
1 |
4.00 |
| 1 ER Large Laser |
LA |
12 |
|
1 |
4.00 |
| 2 ER Medium Lasers |
RT |
10 |
|
2 |
2.00 |
| 1 LRM 5 |
RT |
2 |
24 |
2 |
2.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 1 RT) |
| 1 LRM 15 |
LT |
5 |
16 |
4 |
5.50 |
| (Ammo Loc: 2 LT) |
| TOTALS: |
|
41 |
|
59 |
65.00 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
19 |
.00 |
| Calculated Factors: |
| Total Cost: |
20,394,825 C-Bills |
| Battle Value: |
1,854 |
| Cost per BV: |
11,000.44 |
| Weapon Value: |
2,727 / 2,727 (Ratio = 1.47 / 1.47) |
| Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 30; MRDmg = 21; LRDmg = 13 |
| BattleForce2: |
MP: 6, Armor/Structure: 5/4 |
| |
Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2, Overheat: 2 |
| |
Class: MH, Point Value: 19 |
| |
Specials: omni |
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Alternate Configuration B
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker B |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H |
16 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| 1 ER Medium Laser |
RA |
5 |
|
1 |
1.00 |
| 2 ER Medium Lasers |
LA |
10 |
|
2 |
2.00 |
| 1 ER Small Laser |
LT |
2 |
|
1 |
.50 |
| 1 Gauss Rifle |
RT |
1 |
16 |
8 |
14.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 2 RT) |
| TOTALS: |
|
18 |
|
61 |
65.00 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
17 |
.00 |
| Calculated Factors: |
| Total Cost: |
19,747,715 C-Bills |
| Battle Value: |
1,849 |
| Cost per BV: |
10,680.21 |
| Weapon Value: |
2,591 / 2,591 (Ratio = 1.40 / 1.40) |
| Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 34; MRDmg = 22; LRDmg = 8 |
| BattleForce2: |
MP: 6, Armor/Structure: 5/4 |
| |
Damage PB/M/L: 5/4/2, Overheat: 0 |
| |
Class: MH, Point Value: 19 |
| |
Specials: omni |
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Alternate Configuration C
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker C |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA, R: Sh+UA |
12 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| 1 Ultra AC/5 |
RA |
1 |
20 |
4 |
8.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 1 RA) |
| 1 Machine Gun |
RT |
0 |
100 |
2 |
.75 |
| (Ammo Loc: 1 RT) |
| 1 Machine Gun |
RT(R) |
0 |
|
1 |
.25 |
| 1 Flamer |
RT(R) |
3 |
|
1 |
.50 |
| 1 ER Large Laser |
LA |
12 |
|
1 |
4.00 |
| 1 ER Medium Laser |
LA |
5 |
|
1 |
1.00 |
| 2 ER Medium Lasers |
LT |
10 |
|
2 |
2.00 |
| 1 ER Medium Laser |
LT(R) |
5 |
|
1 |
1.00 |
| TOTALS: |
|
37 |
|
58 |
65.00 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
20 |
.00 |
| Calculated Factors: |
| Total Cost: |
20,137,219 C-Bills |
| Battle Value: |
1,824 |
| Cost per BV: |
11,040.14 |
| Weapon Value: |
2,735 / 2,735 (Ratio = 1.50 / 1.50) |
| Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 35; MRDmg = 23; LRDmg = 9 |
| BattleForce2: |
MP: 6, Armor/Structure: 5/4 |
| |
Damage PB/M/L: 5/4/2, Overheat: 0 |
| |
Class: MH, Point Value: 18 |
| |
Specials: omni |
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Alternate Configuration D
| Type/Model: |
Linebacker D |
| Mass: |
65 tons |
| Equipment: |
|
Crits |
Mass |
| Internal Structure: |
104 pts Endo Steel |
7 |
3.50 |
| (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| Engine: |
390 XL |
10 |
23.00 |
| Walking MP: |
6 |
|
|
| Running MP: |
9 |
|
|
| Jumping MP: |
0 |
|
|
| Heat Sinks: |
14 Double [28] |
0 |
4.00 |
| Gyro: |
|
4 |
4.00 |
| Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:
| 5 |
3.00 |
| Actuators: |
L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H |
16 |
.00 |
| Armor Factor: |
192 pts Ferro-Fibrous |
7 |
10.00 |
| (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL) |
| |
|
Internal |
Armor |
| |
|
Structure |
Value |
| |
Head: |
3 |
9 |
| |
Center Torso: |
21 |
25 |
| |
Center Torso (Rear): |
|
10 |
| |
L/R Side Torso: |
15 |
22/22 |
| |
L/R Side Torso (Rear): |
|
8/8 |
| |
L/R Arm: |
10 |
20/20 |
| |
L/R Leg: |
15 |
24/24 |
| Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
Heat |
Ammo |
Crits |
Mass |
| 2 Streak SRM 6s |
LA |
8 |
|
4 |
6.00 |
| 2 Streak SRM 6s |
RA |
8 |
45 |
7 |
9.00 |
| (Ammo Loc: 2 LA, 1 RA) |
| 1 ER Medium Laser |
RT |
5 |
|
1 |
1.00 |
| 1 ER Medium Laser |
LT |
5 |
|
1 |
1.00 |
| 1 ER Small Laser |
LT(R) |
2 |
|
1 |
.50 |
| TOTALS: |
|
28 |
|
63 |
65.00 |
| Crits & Tons Left: |
|
|
|
15 |
.00 |
| Calculated Factors: |
| Total Cost: |
20,308,715 C-Bills |
| Battle Value: |
1,865 |
| Cost per BV: |
10,889.39 |
| Weapon Value: |
3,704 / 2,865 (Ratio = 1.99 / 1.54) |
| Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 55; MRDmg = 24; LRDmg = 1 |
| BattleForce2: |
MP: 6, Armor/Structure: 5/4 |
| |
Damage PB/M/L: 8/6/-, Overheat: 0 |
| |
Class: MH, Point Value: 19 |
| |
Specials: omni |
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Linebacker