V5.00Z Marauder 90 MAD 90 IS 30K Nhc XE XEAA@MA 7 5 4 3 12 4 ecmh&& *:Magna HellstarYMagna HellstarZ Magna Mk VI:Magna HellstarYMagna HellstarZ Magna Mk VI;Sutel Precision Line Datacom 50:::YZ"""" "":::YZ"""";; ""   oIn 3067 the SLDF began work on a new assault Mech based on the familiar Marauder which would incorporate new technologies from all the member states in the hope of further narrowing the Clans advantage without using captured Clan Mechs/tech which present problems in supply and replacement parts which can not be easily supplied from Inner Sphere factories if at all. The new Mech imaginatively named Marauder 90 looks remarkably similar to the original Marauder but improves upon the original in most areas. The twin PPCs have been equiped with additional capacitors which allow them to match the damage profile of Clan versions but with a reduced firing rate and range. This was considered a better solution than using ammo dependant Gauss Rifles found on many other assult Mechs but only battle testing will tell. The AC/5 was dropped in favour of a large pulse laser as on the MAD-5D eliminating concerns of ammo explosions and the troublesome linkage. Extended range medium lasers replace the standard models and these work well with the large pulse laser when charging the capacitors of the PPCs. Although the Marauder 90 is not an Omnimech as much Omni technology as possible was incorporated to aid battlefield repairs and any future upgrades, this system is similar to that first used on the Mecury and is popular with engineers in the field. The prototypes also have the ability to carry Battlearmour but it is uncertain if production models will retain this capability. To take advantage of the PPCs hitting power the targeting computer was optimzed for long range and it's field of veiw has been increased. also an Angel ECM Suite was added to hinder accurate long range missile fire from the more advanced systems entering service. The inclusion of new technology did not end with the electronics and weapons systems. The internal systems feature a new light engine, an XL gyro, composite structure and triple strength myomer which with careful heat management makes the Marauder 90 one of the fastest assault Mechs ever designed. these systems were deemed necesary to achive the design specifications but may also delay production as they are still very rare and/or difficult to manufacture. Perhaps the most impresive feature of the Marauder 90 is it's armour which is a mix of the lightest and heaviest currently available. The use of hardened armour on the head and torso locations means the Marauder 90 can survive at least one hit from a Clan PPC from any direction which significantly increases pilot confidence and reduces the chances of penetrating damage to the fragile composite structure and internal systems. The use of heavy ferro fibrous armour on the arms and legs allowed the engineers to keep the mobility of the original and it does not impare the versatile ball-and-socket arm joints.None, Prototype stage only.There are two variants being tested. The first replaces the extended range medium lasers with standard models and the large pulse laser is upgraded to a X-large pulse model. This modification can be easily carried out in the field but is not as popular. The second drops the Angel ECM in favour of additional armour on the torso locations and this version is gaining popularity with each test run.  Leon Shirow E:\Mechs\Marauder 10K.GIF Classified ClassifiedVlar/Valiant Lamellor Hardened & Heavy Ferro FibrousGM Marauder 90Dalban MicronicsDalban HiRez LRNone