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EXC-B1 Excalibur

Mass: 70 tons

Chassis: Corbine 1

Power Plant: Ford 350 XL

Cruising Speed: 54.0 km/h

Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h

Jump Jets: None

Jump Capacity: 0 meters

Armor: Pribak 9000

Armament:

1 Grizzard Model 200 Gauss Rifle

1 Ingrid Systems LRM-20

1 McArthur Anti-Missile System

1 Artemis IV FCS

1 Strafe 44 Small Pulse Laser

Manufacturer(s):

Yankee Weapons Systems (New Earth / LA)

Communications System: Faulk 203 Comset

Targeting & Tracking System: KBC Starsight Model QTA1

Rhonda's Irregulars

[NOTE: The following fluff text is from the Technical Readout version, not from Rhonda's Irregulars, but the two texts are very similar and no major details differ, except those mentioned in the Editor's Notes further down.]

Overview:
        Yankee Weapons introduced the Excalibur in a limited production run and delivered the first models to Star League Defence Force units in 2520. Designed to deliver long-range firepower, the Excalibur features a large Grizzard Gauss rifle that extends through a dummy hand on the 'Mech's right arm. The long rifle barrel makes the 'Mech resemble a sword-qeilding medieval knight, hence the name Excalibur.

Capabilities:
        The Excalibur is one of the fastest 'Mechs in its weight class, thanks to its powerful Ford 350 XL engine. A Grizzard Gauss rifle, known for its accuracy and endurance, an LRM-20 rack, and an Artemis IV fire-control system constitute the 'Mech's long-range armament.
        Like many other 'Mechs intended for long-range combat, the Excalibur carries a relatively small amount of armor- only seven and a half tons. This relatively light protection keeps Excaliburs out of close combat and forces them to withdraw from combat after taking a few hits. Some observers maintain the Excalibur's light armor is a serious design flaw, but Yankee Weapons counters such criticism by pointing out that the Excalibur was never intended for close combat. They further contend that the 'Mech's McArthur anti-missle system provides ample protection against incoming missles.
        The Excalibur distinguished itself in Operation Smother during the Reunification War, though many of these units were then destroyed in the close-fighting conditions common in the Amaris Civil War. Records show that units equipped with the Excalibur, when used in conjunction with other 'Mechs, had a higher kill ratio than other SLDF heavy 'Mech units.

Deployment:
        Currently, only the Com Guard and the mercenary unit known as Rhonda's Irregulars field operational Excaliburs. In a welcome move, however, Yankee Weapons Systems has reopened their plant on New Earth and should have the first new Excaliburs rolling off the assembly line by March of 3058.

[Editor's Notes: The EXC-B1 lacks the CASE of the -B2, adding a small pulse laser. 1 ton overweight, if it's as the sheet says with 12 single heat sinks, though it only needs 11. I assume it really carries 11.]

Type: EXC-B1 Excalibur

Technology Base: Inner Sphere Level 2 3058

Tonnage: 70

BV : 1377 Cost : 15830288

ACTUATORS: RA LA LH
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