Post by RuneCaster_Aris on Jun 8, 2013 18:00:22 GMT -5
After a highly successful run the Iron Recluse, a medium chassis mech built around sniper tactics, had won the hearts of many of the top mercenary companies. Divisions such as the relatively new BlackTower & Co., to the prestigious ranks of Jester Atomic Inc. all sung high praise for it's highly flexible design and innovative engineering. It was only two years ago that production of the Iron Recluse shut down after it's twenty year run.
With years of data, and input from the names in the know, the Iron Recluse Mk.II went into production almost immediately. Code named "Project: Heartbreaker" the Mk.II expanded on the proof of concept that was the Mk.I. While the Mk.I used a retractable third leg attached to it's back section for stability of its naval gauss cannon, the Mk.II would merely rely on a heavier chassis with emphasis on lower body weight to keep the unit grounded when firing it's main gun. The Gauss cannon was also upgraded to the SMI "Grande Melee" Naval Gauss cannon, a three generation jump in technology from the original. The last major change was the secondary weapon slots. While originally built around .50 caliber ballistic gatling guns, the Mk.II would use innovative beam weapon slots.
One of the most brilliant features of the new unit is the weapon power system. When ever the gauss cannon fires, microscopic fibers that run the length of the barrel absorb static energy of the round, just enough to charge the secondary weapons systems. This has proven not only to increase the unit's expected lifespan in combat, but it increased the aggressiveness of the pilot by nearly 35% as the worry of ammunition depleting is all but void.
Currently the unit carries a hefty cost, so much so that only one has been purchased to date to Jester Atomic Inc. But if it's predecessor is any indication, mercenary forces from around the galaxy will soon be fielding their own in no time.
With years of data, and input from the names in the know, the Iron Recluse Mk.II went into production almost immediately. Code named "Project: Heartbreaker" the Mk.II expanded on the proof of concept that was the Mk.I. While the Mk.I used a retractable third leg attached to it's back section for stability of its naval gauss cannon, the Mk.II would merely rely on a heavier chassis with emphasis on lower body weight to keep the unit grounded when firing it's main gun. The Gauss cannon was also upgraded to the SMI "Grande Melee" Naval Gauss cannon, a three generation jump in technology from the original. The last major change was the secondary weapon slots. While originally built around .50 caliber ballistic gatling guns, the Mk.II would use innovative beam weapon slots.
One of the most brilliant features of the new unit is the weapon power system. When ever the gauss cannon fires, microscopic fibers that run the length of the barrel absorb static energy of the round, just enough to charge the secondary weapons systems. This has proven not only to increase the unit's expected lifespan in combat, but it increased the aggressiveness of the pilot by nearly 35% as the worry of ammunition depleting is all but void.
Currently the unit carries a hefty cost, so much so that only one has been purchased to date to Jester Atomic Inc. But if it's predecessor is any indication, mercenary forces from around the galaxy will soon be fielding their own in no time.
