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FRAMEs: Mech combat, political intrigue & corporate struggles on a fictional Earth, a la Front Mission/Armored Core

*This is a long-overdue re-imagining of an RP I started pre-guildfall and restarted a year or so ago; but it didn't get off the ground so well because I neglected it for other interests in-between college work - I suck, I know. However, having since graduated and finding quite a bit of free time on my hands, I want to restart it and make it up to Guild friends I've worked with in the past on projects that fell out one way or another.*

FRAME was/is intended to be a futuristic, mild sci-fi setting drawing inspiration from games and anime franchises like Armored Core, Front Mission, VOTOMS, Patlabor, Ghost in the Shell, Heavy Gear, etc. It revolves around the exploits of pilots and their FRAME machines (F.ully R.eactive A.rmored M.obile E.ngines). FRAME blends storytelling with a light numbers system - players are encouraged to modify their FRAMES using simple mechanics and reap the benefits within the IC narrative. While mech-on-mech action is its main appeal, Mobile FRAME also has the opportunity to grow into a deep space opera, wrapping players up in political and economical tensions and including possibilities for character development. While the original setting took place in our Solar System and involved a dominant Earth government and many independent planetary colonies, this reboot will take place on a fictional planet and in its immediate orbit, not unlike the Strangereal universe of Ace Combat. Detailed information on the setting, FRAMEs and so on can be found below:

Setting Overview

It is the year 2173 of the so-called 'New Renaissance' era. Mankind probes beyond the reaches of Earth, entertaining the possibility of establishing colonies elsewhere in the Solar System. Technological developments are at an all-time high and civilization has prospered thanks to the contributions of scientific and mechanical advancements. However, not all is tranquil on our blue planet.

The sovereignty of Earth's countries have given way to the dominance of powerful supranational unions and massive global corporations. The planet toils under the growing demands of its population as businesses churn out products, foodstuffs and other necessities. Hungry for more resources to maintain their growing populations and drive up profit, Earth's major powers turn their gazes to their neighbors.
Strife between supranational powers and corporate entities is a common and expected phenomenon. While no official declarations of war have been declared in recent years, tensions have sparked armed skirmishes across the globe, often in the form of false-flag operations and by means of proxy states.

Caught in the tension between the transnational governments and corporations are dozens of mercenary regiments which sell out their talents to the highest bidder. Often military veterans or deserters, these hired guns do most of their employers' dirty work - keeping their clients' hands clean, for a fee. There are many sell-swords out there willing to do just about anything for money and a bit of thrill, while others are more politically motivated. Mercenary regiments are as diverse as they come, yet one thing's for certain - in a web of intrigue and backdoor deals, the jobs are never in short supply.

FRAMES

"FRAME" is the name attributed to the machines which have taken Earth by storm. FRAME stands for “Fully Reactive Armored Multipurpose Engine.” They are (usually) humaoid in appearance - comprised of two arms and legs, a torso and head of some kind. These machines are designed to carry out functions which can be done by humans, only on a much larger scale. Initially used for labor, FRAMEs are more often associated with a military context nowadays.

While they are relied on greatly in civilian life, FRAME development has been guided by military-grade research. Within a combat role, FRAMEs are ideal machines for high-speed, high-mobility operations, in which other vehicles would be too unwieldy. They operate not unlike conventional infantry, but upscaled. FRAMEs vary in size depending on their purpose, although most military FRAMEs top off at six meters (approx. nineteen-and-a-half feet) in height. Civilian FRAMEs are considerably smaller.

FRAME squadrons are typically deployed as semi-independent strike units and given objectives such as force reconnaissance, or flanking maneuvers in conjunction with a conventional armor force. FRAMEs are ideal counters to infantry and light armored vehicles, and can easily outmaneuver heavier vehicles in compact urban or jungle environments. They are intermediaries between armored vehicles and infantry, more versatile than a typical IFV and bringing more firepower to bear than a standard infantry fireteam. Despite this, FRAMEs are rather vulnerable individually and hardly ever operate alone.

As semi-modular machines, FRAMEs can be fitted with a variety of equipment and weaponry and can bring an array of powerful armaments to an engagement. Most are armed with autocannons resembling up-scaled rifles as primary weapons. Supplementary armaments can include missile and grenade launchers, rockets, cannons and so on. Most FRAMEs can carry around three armaments at maximum, with the addition of antipersonnel or integrally-mounted weapons. Light machine guns, Gatling guns and canister shells are typical defensive weaponry. While the combat protocol of most militaries pass the notion of hand-to-hand between FRAMEs as unrealistic and impractical, there are mercenaries who try to make use of melee weapons on their FRAMEs, whether for better or for worse. Their effectiveness is dubious, but that hasn't stopped them from trying.

The cockpit of a FRAME is located in the torso and allows the pilot to perceive the outside world through electronic monitors. These displays are connected to various cameras fitted on the FRAME's body; the primary of which is typically mounted on a head unit. A number of sensor suites are also contained within the head unit, allowing it to see in infrared, thermal and night vision. Other systems allow for target acquisition, designation and enable use of GPS. Many FRAMEs are partially controlled through a helmet-mounted display. The pilot is able to slave his machine’s weapon systems to their helmet display, effectively controlling the movement of his weapons with his head, much like the system used by Apache helicopter gunners. Cockpit designs closely resemble that of jets, having control systems that make use of combinations of sticks, throttles, and foot pedals. Overall appearances and controls may vary from one manufacturer to another.

The latest military-grade FRAMEs are powered by miniaturized, thermonuclear reactors and held together by an internal skeleton of sorts, to which armor and components are attached. Myomers, thin tubes of artificial musculature, sheathe actuators, which are essentially the joints of a FRAME. The combination of these components allows FRAMEs to perform precise movements and to an extent, mimic that of the human body at the pilot’s slightest touch. Multiple layers of laminated steel and composite armor protect the FRAME's internals. In comparison to a main battle tank or armored personnel carrier, a FRAME’s armor integrity is rather light by necessity. To remain mobile, FRAMEs sacrifice protection for ease of movement and speed, fulfilling a niche role on the battlefield. While impervious to small arms and machine gun fire, FRAMEs can be damaged by a direct hit from a high velocity 40 mm grenade launcher and will fare worse to anything more powerful. Armor-piercing autocannon rounds can threaten a FRAME’s armor, and anti-tank rockets or missiles will surely knock it out. To protect themselves against guided weaponry, FRAMEs are fitted with smoke, chaff and flare launchers, and most have electronic warfare packages installed. Main battle tanks, and aircraft are a FRAME’s most dangerous adversaries, especially on open ground. Despite this, FRAMEs can just as easily destroy each of these with the appropriate weaponry, especially when cooperating as a team.

FRAMEs are able to operate in a wide range of environments. Common methods of deployment include airdrops from aircraft with sturdy parachutes, amphibious landings by use of underwater propulsion packs, or direct transit via ground-based carriers. All FRAMEs have wheels affixed to the soles of the feet, which are what makes them so mobile. They can use these wheels to “skate” over both short and long distances and perform quick maneuvers or evasion. The style of wheels can be swapped depending on the terrain and can be replaced with tracks. Legs can even be replaced entirely with a tank or IFV chassis. The multitude of options available to FRAMEs makes them truly versatile machines.

Preliminary Storyline

This installment of FRAMEs follows a mercenary FRAME unit called the Preying Panthers, presently in the employ of Cradle Dynamics, one of the globe's major corporate powers. What your life was like prior to joining the Panthers and what you’ve been through hardly matters; This is your family now. The Panthers are a collection of folks with nothing to lose, many looking for a last chance at prosperity. There are ex-military and security personnel, ex-criminals, union workers, civil servants, university dropouts. Men and women from many walks of life have thrown their lot in with the Panthers, and in turn have been drilled, trained and whipped into some of the most respected sellswords in the business.

Hope that's enough bait to dangle over the edge and get some bites! As mentioned previously, there'll be a light system for customizing FRAMEs based on weight/power ratios and theoretical damage thresholds for weaponry. At the RP's start and at various shops, there will be a list of parts and weapons available for purchase. Missions will yield monetary rewards upon their completion, and equipment can be sold. For the most part, there will be no random damage calculation or hit detection IC - I trust the players to write believable posts within the capabilities of their machines. The system is mostly for flavor and a bit of fun.

Feel free to ask questions and/or leave interest. I'm anxious to kick this off again in a much better shape than it's been left in!

FRAMEs: Mech combat, political intrigue & corporate struggles on a fictional Earth, a la Front Mission/Armored Core

The OOC is up and can be found here: roleplayerguild.com/topics/88177-frame..

*This is a long-overdue re-imagining of an RP I started pre-guildfall and restarted a year or so ago; but it didn't get off the ground so well because I neglected it for other interests in-between college work - I suck, I know. However, having since graduated and finding quite a bit of free time on my hands, I want to restart it and make it up to Guild friends I've worked with in the past on projects that fell out one way or another.*

FRAME was/is intended to be a futuristic, mild sci-fi setting drawing inspiration from games and anime franchises like Armored Core, Front Mission, VOTOMS, Patlabor, Ghost in the Shell, Heavy Gear, etc. It revolves around the exploits of pilots and their FRAME machines (F.ully R.eactive A.rmored M.obile E.ngines). FRAME blends storytelling with a light numbers system - players are encouraged to modify their FRAMES using simple mechanics and reap the benefits within the IC narrative. While mech-on-mech action is its main appeal, Mobile FRAME also has the opportunity to grow into a deep space opera, wrapping players up in political and economical tensions and including possibilities for character development. While the original setting took place in our Solar System and involved a dominant Earth government and many independent planetary colonies, this reboot will take place on a fictional planet and in its immediate orbit, not unlike the Strangereal universe of Ace Combat. Detailed information on the setting, FRAMEs and so on can be found below:

Setting Overview

It is the year 2173 of the so-called 'New Renaissance' era. Mankind probes beyond the reaches of Earth, entertaining the possibility of establishing colonies elsewhere in the Solar System. Technological developments are at an all-time high and civilization has prospered thanks to the contributions of scientific and mechanical advancements. However, not all is tranquil on our blue planet.

The sovereignty of Earth's countries have given way to the dominance of powerful supranational unions and massive global corporations. The planet toils under the growing demands of its population as businesses churn out products, foodstuffs and other necessities. Hungry for more resources to maintain their growing populations and drive up profit, Earth's major powers turn their gazes to their neighbors.
Strife between supranational powers and corporate entities is a common and expected phenomenon. While no official declarations of war have been declared in recent years, tensions have sparked armed skirmishes across the globe, often in the form of false-flag operations and by means of proxy states.

Caught in the tension between the transnational governments and corporations are dozens of mercenary regiments which sell out their talents to the highest bidder. Often military veterans or deserters, these hired guns do most of their employers' dirty work - keeping their clients' hands clean, for a fee. There are many sell-swords out there willing to do just about anything for money and a bit of thrill, while others are more politically motivated. Mercenary regiments are as diverse as they come, yet one thing's for certain - in a web of intrigue and backdoor deals, the jobs are never in short supply.

FRAMES

"FRAME" is the name attributed to the machines which have taken Earth by storm. FRAME stands for “Fully Reactive Armored Mobile Engine.” They are (usually) humaoid in appearance - comprised of two arms and legs, a torso and head of some kind. These machines are designed to carry out functions which can be done by humans, only on a much larger scale. Initially used for labor, FRAMEs are more often associated with a military context nowadays.

While they are relied on greatly in civilian life, FRAME development has been guided by military-grade research. Within a combat role, FRAMEs are ideal machines for high-speed, high-mobility operations, in which other vehicles would be too unwieldy. They operate not unlike conventional infantry, but upscaled. FRAMEs vary in size depending on their purpose, although most military FRAMEs top off at six meters (approx. nineteen-and-a-half feet) in height. Civilian FRAMEs are considerably smaller.

FRAME squadrons are typically deployed as semi-independent strike units and given objectives such as force reconnaissance, or flanking maneuvers in conjunction with a conventional armor force. FRAMEs are ideal counters to infantry and light armored vehicles, and can easily outmaneuver heavier vehicles in compact urban or jungle environments. They are intermediaries between armored vehicles and infantry, more versatile than a typical IFV and bringing more firepower to bear than a standard infantry fireteam. Despite this, FRAMEs are rather vulnerable individually and hardly ever operate alone.

As semi-modular machines, FRAMEs can be fitted with a variety of equipment and weaponry and can bring an array of powerful armaments to an engagement. Most are armed with autocannons resembling up-scaled rifles as primary weapons. Supplementary armaments can include missile and grenade launchers, rockets, cannons and so on. Most FRAMEs can carry around three armaments at maximum, with the addition of antipersonnel or integrally-mounted weapons. Light machine guns, Gatling guns and canister shells are typical defensive weaponry. While the combat protocol of most militaries pass the notion of hand-to-hand between FRAMEs as unrealistic and impractical, there are mercenaries who try to make use of melee weapons on their FRAMEs, whether for better or for worse. Their effectiveness is dubious, but that hasn't stopped them from trying.

The cockpit of a FRAME is located in the torso and allows the pilot to perceive the outside world through electronic monitors. These displays are connected to various cameras fitted on the FRAME's body; the primary of which is typically mounted on a head unit. A number of sensor suites are also contained within the head unit, allowing it to see in infrared, thermal and night vision. Other systems allow for target acquisition, designation and enable use of GPS. Many FRAMEs are partially controlled through a helmet-mounted display. The pilot is able to slave his machine’s weapon systems to their helmet display, effectively controlling the movement of his weapons with his head, much like the system used by Apache helicopter gunners. Cockpit designs closely resemble that of jets, having control systems that make use of combinations of sticks, throttles, and foot pedals. Overall appearances and controls may vary from one manufacturer to another.

The latest military-grade FRAMEs are powered by miniaturized, thermonuclear reactors and held together by an internal skeleton of sorts, to which armor and components are attached. Myomers, thin tubes of artificial musculature, sheathe actuators, which are essentially the joints of a FRAME. The combination of these components allows FRAMEs to perform precise movements and to an extent, mimic that of the human body at the pilot’s slightest touch. Multiple layers of laminated steel and composite armor protect the FRAME's internals. In comparison to a main battle tank or armored personnel carrier, a FRAME’s armor integrity is rather light by necessity. To remain mobile, FRAMEs sacrifice protection for ease of movement and speed, fulfilling a niche role on the battlefield. While impervious to small arms and machine gun fire, FRAMEs can be damaged by a direct hit from a high velocity 40 mm grenade launcher and will fare worse to anything more powerful. Armor-piercing autocannon rounds can threaten a FRAME’s armor, and anti-tank rockets or missiles will surely knock it out. To protect themselves against guided weaponry, FRAMEs are fitted with smoke, chaff and flare launchers, and most have electronic warfare packages installed. Main battle tanks, and aircraft are a FRAME’s most dangerous adversaries, especially on open ground. Despite this, FRAMEs can just as easily destroy each of these with the appropriate weaponry, especially when cooperating as a team.

FRAMEs are able to operate in a wide range of environments. Common methods of deployment include airdrops from aircraft with sturdy parachutes, amphibious landings by use of underwater propulsion packs, or direct transit via ground-based carriers. All FRAMEs have wheels affixed to the soles of the feet, which are what makes them so mobile. They can use these wheels to “skate” over both short and long distances and perform quick maneuvers or evasion. The style of wheels can be swapped depending on the terrain and can be replaced with tracks. Legs can even be replaced entirely with a tank or IFV chassis. The multitude of options available to FRAMEs makes them truly versatile machines.

Preliminary Storyline

This installment of FRAMEs follows a mercenary FRAME unit called the Preying Panthers, presently in the employ of Cradle Dynamics, one of the globe's major corporate powers. What your life was like prior to joining the Panthers and what you’ve been through hardly matters; This is your family now. The Panthers are a collection of folks with nothing to lose, many looking for a last chance at prosperity. There are ex-military and security personnel, ex-criminals, union workers, civil servants, university dropouts. Men and women from many walks of life have thrown their lot in with the Panthers, and in turn have been drilled, trained and whipped into some of the most respected sellswords in the business.

Hope that's enough bait to dangle over the edge and get some bites! As mentioned previously, there'll be a light system for customizing FRAMEs based on weight/power ratios and theoretical damage thresholds for weaponry. At the RP's start and at various shops, there will be a list of parts and weapons available for purchase. Missions will yield monetary rewards upon their completion, and equipment can be sold. For the most part, there will be no random damage calculation or hit detection IC - I trust the players to write believable posts within the capabilities of their machines. The system is mostly for flavor and a bit of fun.

Feel free to ask questions and/or leave interest. I'm anxious to kick this off again in a much better shape than it's been left in!

Falling Skies: PMC

"Swallowtail, hit that artillery site!"
Upon hearing Sam's confirmation, Alice depressed the trigger on her control yoke. The barrel of her 40 mm autocannon roared to life, chucking high-explosive rounds downrange at the targets.
POOMPOOMPOOMPOOM - The screen of Alice's targeting computer flared white as the salvo slammed into the artillery encampment. Rounds burst as they made contact with the platforms, scattering debris and armor spalls. The SAM trucks imploded as the rounds detonated the ammunition inside their launchers, clearing the immediate airspace for Sam and the other light pilots.
"SAMs are toast; you're in the clear, Hare."
Immediately after the salvo took its toll, Alice zipped from her perch to regroup with the main offensive team. Up ahead, she could see the pseudo-blockade of MASs and armored vehicles across the road. Her targeting computer acquired the threats, highlighting them on her screen.
"Goodnight." The Claymore launcher on her MAS's chest flared, sending an AT warhead darting into the sky. Moments later, it changed direction, screaming back down before plowing into the vulnerable top armor of one of the tanks.
The MASs accompanying the armor snapped to attention, readying their weaponry as Alice and the other Steel Hunters approached the town.
"Doughboy, Jupiter; let's give it to them!"

Falling Skies: PMC

Alice's finger danced a mere inch over the launch trigger.

@Aristo

AND IS VERY, VERY ITCHY.

Falling Skies: PMC

Alice had positioned herself a short distance from the core group. She wasn't as far as Adrian, but had nestled herself into a comfortable vantage point that was close enough to provide another overlapping field of fire to the rest of the team. Once the raiders' fire support platforms were dealt with, she intended to move from her perch and support Jamy and Sam's offensive.
From here, Alice scanned the opposite side of the village for the artillery Lin had mentioned. She switched on her thermal imaging, which outlined the artillery barrel in white against the dark form of the rock. More white could be seen poking from the other side - other vehicles, SAMs, probably. A well-aimed HE salvo to the site and everything inside would be history.
Alice was already dialing her instruments in, prepping to make a decisive strike against the pirates' support vehicles when the familiar rasp of the captain rattled her ears.
"Team, status report."
"Swallowtail, standing by. I have a visual on the raiders' artillery site." The reticule of her targeting computer hovered right over the outcrop, range and angle of attack already calculated. Alice's finger danced a mere inch over the launch trigger.
"One word and we can say goodbye to those SAMS," she added.

Falling Skies: PMC

Will we have the IC running by tonight, or should I not hold my breath any longer?

Falling Skies: PMC

I'm itching to get started!

Falling Skies: PMC

Dossier: Alice Lau

Name: Lau, Alice
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Nationality: UEE
Callsign/Codename: Swallowtail
Kills: 18

Psychological Analysis: Alice has grown something of an independent streak since falling out with the UEE. She is loathe to appear inferior to other MA pilots, especially those of civilian origin. As a result, she is fickle and haughty, yet her experiences in the UEE have honed her skill in the cockpit and the need for team cohesion is not lost on her. She is more likely to operate semi-independently during operations, though her actions do take the mission parameters into consideration at the given time. Alice is confident in her abilities, and if she feels she is in a position to take advantage of them, she will not hesitate to do so. She will follow orders to the best of her ability - that is to say, she executes them in whatever way she deems best.
The nature of the actions committed by herself and her squad left Alice with a resentment for the UEE military, but has also desensitized her to many wartime sights that would churn stomachs. Morally, there are still lines Alice is reluctant to cross, but for the most part, she has grown to anticipate and even expect the worst of human nature. Morally ambiguous missions that might cause second thoughts for some are met by her with little objection – as far as she is concerned, nothing has been worse than the atrocities she's already committed.

Employment Record: Prior to joining the ranks of the Steel Hunters, Alice served with the UEE's newly-created 106th Mobile Armor Marine Corps. She'd been recruited from among the ranks of highly-decorated fighter pilots; her rapid-fire decision-making capabilities and knack for improvisation under pressure landed her a seat in a mobile armor. Her detachment operated along a theoretical border between several fringe UEE and Coalition worlds comparable to the Free-Enterprise Zone. For much of her service history, Alice's unit conducted patrols in the region, scouting for signs of buildup to a Coalition offensive and screening incoming and outgoing traffic in UEE-controlled space.

At a particularly critical junction in the war, Alice's unit was among several dispatched to put down pro-Coalition insurrections on a cluster of neutral colonies close to the border. When they arrived, they did indeed find Coalition-sponsored activity, and fighting between the special forces and guerrilla separatists erupted around the colonies. Despite the colonies' administrations having little to do with the Coalition's network in the region, UEE High Command distinguished little between the colonists and the separatists. When it was clear that the pro-Coalition fighters would not be halted by conventional means, it devised a brutal operation to root out and destroy any possibility of lingering separatist movements.

Alice's unit was unknowingly armed with a deadly chemical agent under the guise of a powerful anesthetic for the purpose of knocking out civilians and making it easier to transport them to safety. In reality, UEE High Command planned to use the gas to wipe out the colony populations – thereby eradicating all traces of separatist activity. The horror that Alice and her unit faced when they witnessed the effects of the chemical agent – dispersed by their own hand, no less – shook them to their cores. At the conclusion of the operation, Alice and her unit were awarded with decorations for “defending the integrity of UEE space,” and forced to keep a strict silence regarding the details of their mission.

For the next few months, Alice's unit struggled with wavering loyalty to the UEE and the weight of being used to perpetrate a war crime lingered on its shoulders. High Command tasked them with a number of other similarly illegal operations, using them as a means to carry out under-the-table objectives without attracting attention. Some continued serving, either forgetting or trying to forget; others tried to justify the operation to themselves, while others left the service or defected. Alice had decided to abandon the UEE altogether, along with a handful of others who had become resentful of their former loyalties. Knowing full well they'd be branded as deserters and possibly hunted down, the former soldiers settled in the Free-Enterprise Zone. In time, Alice caught wind of the Steel Hunters PMC organization, and the rest is history.

Equipment:
Standard UEE-issue sidearm w/ optional suppressor and LAM/Light module
-Non-standard HWF personal defense carbine with standard electronic sight and rail-mounted flashlight and foregrip. Optional suppressor, grenade launcher and shotgun attachments issued as needed.
-Non-standard tactical tomahawk
-Pilot suit, plus ballistic armor/equipment harness, and pilots' helmet with HUD.
-Mil-spec data pad

Funds & Inventory:
200 credits; 6% share/mission

PTX-051 Sentry MkII “Erinyes” C

Appearance:
Designation: PTX-051 Sentry MkII “Erinyes” C
Role: Assault & prolonged operations
Chassis: Medium: 20 weight
Engine: Quad Core Engine: 20 power
Operating Time: 22 hours
Description: When Alice deserted the UEE military, she absconded with her Sentry mobile armor. The Sentries used by the 106th are a variant of the original design, intended for use by the Mobile Armor Marine Corps in roles requiring hard-hitting offense and prolonged service hours in less-than-optimal conditions. Alice's “Erinyes” retains its mil-grade systems and weaponry, but is capable of operating for nearly a full day without needing to recharge its engine. It also features enhanced radar and targeting suites, among other improvements to the machine.
Systems:

• Soinco M/304 Autocannon (5 WT | 2 PWR): The Erinyes's primary armament is a M/304 40 mm, single-barrel, multipurpose autocannon developed and manufactured by South Industries Corporation (Soinco). It has a standard rate of fire of 330 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 1,030 meters/second. Its effective range against ground and aerial targets exceeds 4,000 meters. The weapon can fire a variety of ammunition, ranging from armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot (APFSDS), to high explosive and multipurpose rounds programmable for proximity, air burst, armour-piercing and fragmentation modes. The M/304's APFSDS armor penetration is rated at 160–220 mm (over 6-8 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor. The mobile armor carries up to 700 rounds. The weapon uses an advanced fire-control system and stabilizer to engage targets with high degrees of accuracy.
• Micro Missile Launcher (1 WT | 1 PWR) The Erinyes's smaller missile system is loaded with several surface-to-air missiles to counter aircraft.
• Claymore Missile Launcher (3 WT | 2 PWR) The Erinyes retains the Claymore missile launcher of the standard Sentry. The ATGMs loaded into the Claymore have armor penetration rated at 700 mm to 1,000 mm (over 27-40 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor.
• Dual linked .50 caliber machine guns (1 WT) The Sentry's chest-mounted anti-personnel machine guns remain installed on the Erinyes.
• Heavy Alloy Plating (7 WT)
• Class 3 Shield (5 WT | 7 PWR) The Erinyes enjoys additional protection offered by its class-3 shield.
• Plasma Tomahawk (3 PWR) The standard Sentry tomahawk is replaced with one with its own power capacitor, reducing toll on the mobile armor's engine.
• External Power Core (5 WT | +10 PWR) The Erinyes is fitted with an external power core on its back, providing it with additional power to last longer in the field than its basic counterpart. It also helps to power additional systems not present on the standard Sentry.
• Improved Reactor Output (3 WT | +5 PWR)
• Improved Suspension System (+10 WT | 5 PWR)
• Steel Hunters Systems Specialization (+5 PWR)
• Countermeasure System (No cost)
• Enhanced Internal Radar Suite (3 PWR)
• Upgraded Internal Targeting Suite (3 PWR)
• Smart-Target AI (3 PWR)

Weight | Power
20 (0) 20 (11)
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+10 -5 Suspension
-5 +10 Power core
+5 System spec.
-3 +5 Reactor Output
-5 -2 Autocannon
-1 -1 Micro launcher
-3 -2 Claymore launcher
-1 AP guns
-5 -7 C3 shields
-3 Tomahawk
-3 Targeting
-3 Radar
-7 Heavy armor
-3 Smart AI

Falling Skies: PMC (Sci-fi, Mecha, Space-Odyssey/Opera)

What I do find funny though is that most of the PCs are from the UEE working for a man that used to quite literally spend his days blowing up UEE Trading Ships, destroying countless UEE ships and bombarding their colonies until they were ashen ruins. Sure he may be a Coalition War Hero and a fairly nice man but he did some very not nice things to the UEE with a rather astonishing efficiency, so much so they sent out task forces to try and kill him. So I wonder how they would feel about that.

@Hexaflexagon

Given Alice's history with UEE High Command, I don't think she'd have many second-thoughts about that.

Falling Skies: PMC (Sci-fi, Mecha, Space-Odyssey/Opera)

I think it'd be neat if @Hexaflexagon chose the team leader, since he's playing the captain. Otherwise, I trust @vietmyke's call.