MS-52O Odysseus (Commander's Type)

 
Name:
 MS-52O Odysseus (Commander's Type)
Cost:
 303.9
Weight:
 42.7
Scale:
 x1

 

Mecha Movement Statistics:


 
Configuration
MV
Land MA
Flight MA
Mekton
-2
4
21

 

Servos and Armor


 
Loc
Class
Kills
Space/Left
Cost
Class
Type
SP
DC
Cost
Head
MW
6
6/0
6
MW
S
6
4
9
Torso
MW
12
12/4
12
MW
S
6
4
9
R. Arm
MW
7
7/0
7
MW
S
6
4
9
L. Arm
MW
7
7/0
7
MW
S
6
4
9
R. Leg
MW
7
7/1
7
MW
S
6
4
9
L. Leg
MW
7
7/1
7
MW
S
6
4
9
Pod
MW
0
12/0
6
MW
S
6
4
9
Cost: 103
Weight: 44

 

Sensors:


 
Sensor
Type
Range
Comm
Kills
Loc
Cost
Space
Main
MS
7 km
1000 km
1
H
4
1
Secondary
SL
3 km
100 km
0
T
1
1
Cost: 5
Weight: 0.5

 

Weapons:


 
Name
WA
Rng
Dmg
Sht
Kills
BV
CP
Space
Loc
 Notes
Hand
+0
Melee
2+1K
--
1
--
2
1
RA
 Quick, Handy
Hand
+0
Melee
2+1K
--
1
--
2
1
LA
 Quick, Handy
Beam Katana
+1
Melee
12K
--
3
--
12
12
2-H
  
Missile Launcher
+0
7/49
4K
10
4
--
4
4
RA
  
Missile Launcher
+0
7/49
4K
10
4
--
4
4
LA
  
60mm Cannon
-2
4/16
2K
20 bur.
2
8
6
5
H
  
Beam Rifle
+1
11/121
8K
Inf.
8
1
12
12
2-H
  
Cost: 48
Weight: 12.5

 

Movement Systems:


 
System
MA
Location
Kills
Space
Cost
Thrusters
16
Pod
0
12
12
   
RL
0
4
4
   
LL
0
4
4
   
T
0
5
11
   
RA
0
2
2
   
LA
0
2
2
Cost:35

 

Powerplant


 
Source:
 Overcharged
XS:
 1
MV:
 +1
MA:
 +1
M-Pool:
 +0%
Cost:
 x0.15

 

Control System


 
Type:
 Virtual
M-Pool:
 +0%
Other:
 ---
Cost:
 x0.05

 

Hydraulics


 
Type:
 Standard
Space:
 +0
Melee Dmg:
 +0
Lift:
 +0
Cost:
 x0.0

P+C+H Cost Multiplier: x0.2

P+C+H M-Pool Bonus(+%): +0%
 
 

Cost Multiplier Systems:


 
System
Cost
Space
Special
A.C.E.
x0.05
0
+33% Maneuver Pool
Env. Protection
x0.1
0
Space, High Pressure
Maneuver Verniers
x0.1
5
+1 MV
Total Multiplier: x0.45
M-Pool: +33%

 

Subassemblies:


 
System
Loc
Space
Cost
Notes
Cockpit
Torso
1
2
Armored, Screen type, Escape Pod
Cost: 2
Weight: 0

 

Final costs:


 
Base Weight:
 57
Fuel Weight:
 5.7
New Weight:
 62.7
Base Cost:
 182
Cost (after Multipliers):
 263.9
Efficiency ( -20 tons):
 40
Cost (w/Efficiency, links):
 303.9
Final Weight:
 42.7
Scale:
 x1
Scaled Cost:
 303.9
Scaled Weight:
 42.7

Notes:
Name: Odysseus
Production Code: MS-52O
Manufacturer: MaxTech Enterprises, Inc.
Use: Multi-Role Officer's Mekton Armor
Production Status: Early Production
Control System: Fourth-Generation Combat Interface Algorithm System
Height: 18.3 meters
Weight: 42.7 tons
Power Plant: 53,525 mW peak output, 44,000 mW sustained output
Main Thrusters: 8
Vernier Rating: 8
Armor: The armor of the MS-52O is a new style of highly advanced low-density chobham plate, with improved ablation characteristics and better resistance against energy melee weapons than standard ferrotitanium alloy plating.

Armament:
Number
 Armament Type
1
 EMW38 Beam Katana
1
 E284 Beam Rifle
1
 M37 Vulcan-IV 60mm Gatling Cannon
2x10
 IM-47 GreatWhite missiles

Equipment: Ejection Seat

Notes: The excellent performance of the YMS-52 Odysseus Test Type intrigued Republic High Command, which became interested in acquiring a modified version of this excellent vehicle for use as a commander-issue Mekton.  The fact that by doing this, the officers would then be nearly indistinguishable from the soldiers they commanded was a major incentive - in most Mekton battles, the obvious mecha piloted by the officers singled them out to intense and aggressive attack by enemy pilots.  The Odysseus Commander Type returned many of the features of the prototype, including the escape pod and advanced chobham armor, and retained the popular GreatWhite missiles and Vulcan-IV autocannon of the original model.

An improved powerplant was mounted on the MS-52O and the A version's lighter energy weaponry was replaced by a heavier beam rifle and more powerful beam katana.  To date, the MS-52O has seen relatively low distribution amongst the Republic's forces, but given its preliminary popularity, this should soon change.

Variants: The MS-52O is itself a variant of the MS-52 Odysseus.  So far, the deletion of an obvious "Commander's Model" Mekton Armor has not been mourned by senior pilots.

Distinguished Pilot: The Odysseus has been in service for less than a year; no pilots have yet managed to distinguish themselves in this craft.  However, given its performance characteristics, this is likely to soon change.