Battletech primer thread.
Nov 24, 2013 13:19:31 GMT
Post by Дьяково on Nov 24, 2013 13:19:31 GMT
Nov 21, 2013 17:39:44 GMT @samuraikoku said:
Name: Ryo Sanada
Call Sign: Lightning
Age: 33 years old
Place of Birth: New Samarkand
Physical Description or Photograph:
Personality Overview/Traits:
A serious, no-nonsense man that lives entirely to fight, Ryo rarely feels comfortable outside the battlefield. When battle isn't near, he spends his time training in hand-to-hand combat (both armed and unarmed martial arts). Though distant and cold, he is a civilized and polite man - he is a proud and educated warrior, after all -, and will fight bravely until the end regardless of consequences for his own life. He is loyal to allies and holds to the tenets of honor taught by Bushido when fighting, but will give no quarter to enemies.
He prefers to attack fiercely at full speed and strength, then retreat to recharge and jump into the fray once more. This striking capability comes at the expense of being more exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire than other MechWarriors. However, he has a considerable resilience that allows him to take a respectable amount of punishment. In following this combat doctrine, he looks to honor an old Samurai proverb: "Be swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce as fire, and immovable as a mountain".
Biographical Information:
Ryo Sanada is a former Chu-i (Lieutenant) from the Swords of Light Battlemech Regiments, the most elite military arm in the entire DCMS. Born in 3034, he comes from a very distinguished family in New Samarkand - whose lineage might trace back to ancient Terran Samurai - and therefore he was raised a proud warrior from his early days in the tradition of Bushido, the Samurai code of honor. He graduated in 3054 from New Samarkand's own Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy, the most prestigious military academy in the Draconis Combine, receiving upon graduation a daisho (a sword set composed of a katana and a wakizashi) that he bears proudly as a symbol of his status and honor.
After serving with distinction and a flawless record sheet, first in the Sun Zhang Cadres and later the Galedon Regulars, while simultaneously attending classes at the Sun Tzu School of Combat and the Pagoda for Luthien Officers to perfect his formation, and ultimately passing the rigorous tests and meeting the requirements to form a part of the Swords of Light, he was assigned to the 2nd Sword of Light Regiment in 3059; right on time for Operation Bulldog, the Star League's famous offensive against Clan Smoke Jaguar. He took part in the retaking of the world of Hyner from the Third Jaguar Cavaliers, which earned him his Chu-i rank and several commendations for valor.
The political upheaval during Theodore Kurita's period as Coordinator of the Draconis Combine had a direct effect on Ryo Sanada's life. Not long after Operation Bulldog, the 2nd Sword of Light Regiment allied with the Kokuryu-kai - also known as the Black Dragon Society -, a hardline counter-reformist group violently opposing Coordinator Theodore's policies. Placing loyalty above all else as Bushido requires, Ryo refused to fight against the Coordinator, and was in turn expelled from his unit and imprisoned in the desolate world of Albiero, in the event he could alert the ISF (Internal Security Force) or the O5P (Order of the Five Pillars), the secret services of the Draconis Combine.
After two years of imprisonment, he was released in 3062, but relegated to garrison posts by the superior command of the 2nd Regiment, still in the pocket of the Kokuryu-kai. In this difficult position, Ryo was faced with the choice of committing seppuku, or fighting outside the DCMS. His honor not truly lost as a consequence of his own actions, but rather taken away by traitors to the Coordinator and the Combine, Ryo chose the latter. He became an arena jockey in Solaris VII, in the Combine district of Kobe, but eventually grew bored of the manufactured fighting and dissatisfied with the ilk of the "competition". Rumor came to him of the [Our mercenary unit's name], and upon seeking them out and qualifying to join, he became a mercenary among their ranks. He now has returned to fight for the Dragon, but under his own terms.
Primary Occupation: Former Sword of Light Lieutenant
Additional Occupation: Former Arena jockey
Personal Equipment (weapons, survival packs, first aid kits, trinkets/heirlooms, etc.): The Katana and wakizashi he received upon graduation from the Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy, and standard DCMS MechWarrior gear.
Personal Vehicles (Battlemech, Aerospace fighter, monocycle, WiGE etc. etc.): Ryo's bright red Phoenix Hawk PXH-1Kk, named "Crimson Demon of War" and decorated with his family's crest in gold, is a venerable battle-worn heirloom that has been used throughout the whole history of his family, serving House Kurita and the Draconis Combine loyally and with honor for centuries. It has been repeatedly modified over time, to the point of having acquired a sword in the event melee is required; still retaining, however, its six Icarus 81 Jump Jets.
This Mech is much lighter than the standard PXH-1Kk model thanks to an endo-steel frame and XL engine, both of which reduce these components' weight down by half, allowing for a fair speed and maneuverability. The heatsinks have also been upgraded to double, with 4 additional ones on top of the 10 in the engine, thus giving it a possibility to keep in the battlefield for more extended periods of time before having to recharge.
The Crimson Demon of War bears a Tiegart Maximum Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon on its left arm for long range, a pair of Diplan M3-XR Extended Range Medium Lasers (both on its right arm) for medium range, and a pair of ExoStar Small Pulse Lasers on its center torso within short range, before coming to melee/point blank distance, within hitting range of the Mech's fearsome sword. In overall, this body and weapons configuration makes the Crimson Demon of War a force well worthy of its name, to be respected and feared in any battlefield.
It is important to mention however, that this Mech is not without its drawbacks. The amount of energy it utilizes may cause shut down - or even explosion - in ambients with hot enough temperature, due to potential slow dissipation of waste heat. The MechWarrior must also be wary of weapons effective against armor (such as Gauss rifles or Ultra Autocannons), as a solid hit to the Mech's 8 tons of standard armor could place it in a serious predicament.
The final caution for the MechWarrior is in the Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon, which has a defined minimum range of 90 mts. Attempting to fire it at any lesser range causes the field inhibitor to activate. This field inhibitor may be disabled at the MechWarrior's own peril, as potential feedback could make the weapon - and the Mech itself if it has taken enough damage - explode.
BattleMech spec sheet:
Name: Senso no akami ("Crimson Demon of War")
Model: Phoenix Hawk PXH-1Kk
Class/Weight: 45 Tons
Chassis: Endo Steel
Engine: 270 Extralight
Gyro: Standard
Cockpit: Standard
Heatsinks: Double, 14 (10 Engine)
Jump Jets: 6 (3 Right Torso, 3 Left Torso)
Armor: Standard
Running Speed 97.2 Km/h
Jump Height: 180 Meters
Call Sign: Lightning
Age: 33 years old
Place of Birth: New Samarkand
Physical Description or Photograph:
Personality Overview/Traits:
A serious, no-nonsense man that lives entirely to fight, Ryo rarely feels comfortable outside the battlefield. When battle isn't near, he spends his time training in hand-to-hand combat (both armed and unarmed martial arts). Though distant and cold, he is a civilized and polite man - he is a proud and educated warrior, after all -, and will fight bravely until the end regardless of consequences for his own life. He is loyal to allies and holds to the tenets of honor taught by Bushido when fighting, but will give no quarter to enemies.
He prefers to attack fiercely at full speed and strength, then retreat to recharge and jump into the fray once more. This striking capability comes at the expense of being more exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire than other MechWarriors. However, he has a considerable resilience that allows him to take a respectable amount of punishment. In following this combat doctrine, he looks to honor an old Samurai proverb: "Be swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce as fire, and immovable as a mountain".
Biographical Information:
Ryo Sanada is a former Chu-i (Lieutenant) from the Swords of Light Battlemech Regiments, the most elite military arm in the entire DCMS. Born in 3034, he comes from a very distinguished family in New Samarkand - whose lineage might trace back to ancient Terran Samurai - and therefore he was raised a proud warrior from his early days in the tradition of Bushido, the Samurai code of honor. He graduated in 3054 from New Samarkand's own Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy, the most prestigious military academy in the Draconis Combine, receiving upon graduation a daisho (a sword set composed of a katana and a wakizashi) that he bears proudly as a symbol of his status and honor.
After serving with distinction and a flawless record sheet, first in the Sun Zhang Cadres and later the Galedon Regulars, while simultaneously attending classes at the Sun Tzu School of Combat and the Pagoda for Luthien Officers to perfect his formation, and ultimately passing the rigorous tests and meeting the requirements to form a part of the Swords of Light, he was assigned to the 2nd Sword of Light Regiment in 3059; right on time for Operation Bulldog, the Star League's famous offensive against Clan Smoke Jaguar. He took part in the retaking of the world of Hyner from the Third Jaguar Cavaliers, which earned him his Chu-i rank and several commendations for valor.
The political upheaval during Theodore Kurita's period as Coordinator of the Draconis Combine had a direct effect on Ryo Sanada's life. Not long after Operation Bulldog, the 2nd Sword of Light Regiment allied with the Kokuryu-kai - also known as the Black Dragon Society -, a hardline counter-reformist group violently opposing Coordinator Theodore's policies. Placing loyalty above all else as Bushido requires, Ryo refused to fight against the Coordinator, and was in turn expelled from his unit and imprisoned in the desolate world of Albiero, in the event he could alert the ISF (Internal Security Force) or the O5P (Order of the Five Pillars), the secret services of the Draconis Combine.
After two years of imprisonment, he was released in 3062, but relegated to garrison posts by the superior command of the 2nd Regiment, still in the pocket of the Kokuryu-kai. In this difficult position, Ryo was faced with the choice of committing seppuku, or fighting outside the DCMS. His honor not truly lost as a consequence of his own actions, but rather taken away by traitors to the Coordinator and the Combine, Ryo chose the latter. He became an arena jockey in Solaris VII, in the Combine district of Kobe, but eventually grew bored of the manufactured fighting and dissatisfied with the ilk of the "competition". Rumor came to him of the [Our mercenary unit's name], and upon seeking them out and qualifying to join, he became a mercenary among their ranks. He now has returned to fight for the Dragon, but under his own terms.
Primary Occupation: Former Sword of Light Lieutenant
Additional Occupation: Former Arena jockey
Personal Equipment (weapons, survival packs, first aid kits, trinkets/heirlooms, etc.): The Katana and wakizashi he received upon graduation from the Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy, and standard DCMS MechWarrior gear.
Personal Vehicles (Battlemech, Aerospace fighter, monocycle, WiGE etc. etc.): Ryo's bright red Phoenix Hawk PXH-1Kk, named "Crimson Demon of War" and decorated with his family's crest in gold, is a venerable battle-worn heirloom that has been used throughout the whole history of his family, serving House Kurita and the Draconis Combine loyally and with honor for centuries. It has been repeatedly modified over time, to the point of having acquired a sword in the event melee is required; still retaining, however, its six Icarus 81 Jump Jets.
This Mech is much lighter than the standard PXH-1Kk model thanks to an endo-steel frame and XL engine, both of which reduce these components' weight down by half, allowing for a fair speed and maneuverability. The heatsinks have also been upgraded to double, with 4 additional ones on top of the 10 in the engine, thus giving it a possibility to keep in the battlefield for more extended periods of time before having to recharge.
The Crimson Demon of War bears a Tiegart Maximum Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon on its left arm for long range, a pair of Diplan M3-XR Extended Range Medium Lasers (both on its right arm) for medium range, and a pair of ExoStar Small Pulse Lasers on its center torso within short range, before coming to melee/point blank distance, within hitting range of the Mech's fearsome sword. In overall, this body and weapons configuration makes the Crimson Demon of War a force well worthy of its name, to be respected and feared in any battlefield.
It is important to mention however, that this Mech is not without its drawbacks. The amount of energy it utilizes may cause shut down - or even explosion - in ambients with hot enough temperature, due to potential slow dissipation of waste heat. The MechWarrior must also be wary of weapons effective against armor (such as Gauss rifles or Ultra Autocannons), as a solid hit to the Mech's 8 tons of standard armor could place it in a serious predicament.
The final caution for the MechWarrior is in the Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon, which has a defined minimum range of 90 mts. Attempting to fire it at any lesser range causes the field inhibitor to activate. This field inhibitor may be disabled at the MechWarrior's own peril, as potential feedback could make the weapon - and the Mech itself if it has taken enough damage - explode.
BattleMech spec sheet:
Name: Senso no akami ("Crimson Demon of War")
Model: Phoenix Hawk PXH-1Kk
Class/Weight: 45 Tons
Chassis: Endo Steel
Engine: 270 Extralight
Gyro: Standard
Cockpit: Standard
Heatsinks: Double, 14 (10 Engine)
Jump Jets: 6 (3 Right Torso, 3 Left Torso)
Armor: Standard
Head | ||||
Right Arm | Right Torso | Center Torso | Left Torso | Left Arm |
Actuator | Engine | Engine | Engine | Actuator |
Actuator | Engine | Engine | Engine | Actuator |
ERMLAS | Engine | Engine | Engine | ER PPC |
ERMLAS | DHS | Engine | DHS | ER PPC |
DHS | DHS | Engine | DHS | ER PPC |
DHS | DHS | Engine | DHS | DHS |
DHS | ES | Gyro | ES | DHS |
ES | Gyro | ES | DHS | |
ES | Gyro | ES | ||
JJ | Gyro | JJ | ||
JJ | SPLAS | JJ | ||
ES | JJ | SPLAS | JJ | ES |
Right Leg | Left Leg | |||
ES | ES | |||
ES | ES |
Running Speed 97.2 Km/h
Jump Height: 180 Meters