Wednesday, August 22, 2012

TMOH 4: Stevens Technology

One of the few bits of background I've developed for my home games of MFZ is a company called Stevens Technology.  These are the mecha designs that have come from that line of thought.


STMP-0: This is the Stevens Technology Multipurpose Platform. Designed with a low center of gravity and multiple manipulator arms, this is a sturdy and reliable unit. It is a civilian model and the starting point for most Stevens Technology mecha.
MFZ Stats: d6Rh d6Rh d8Rh d6W d6W
Mechaton Stats:
2d6 White dice.
2d6+1d8 Red dice at HtH Range (Manipulator Arms).
3d10 Initiative dice.


STMP-1: The STMP-1 is a modification of the civilian Multipurpose Platform and the first military offering from Stevens Technology. The low profile has been found to provide a stable platform for the two weapon arms, one Dual Mortar and one Twin Cannon, that simply replaced the STMP-0 manipulator arms.
MFZ Stats: d6Rd d6Rd d8Rd d6Ra d6Ra d8Ra d6Wd6W
Mechaton Stats:
2d6 White dice.
2d6+1d8 Red dice at Direct Fire Range (Left Twin Cannon Arm).
2d6+1d8 Red dice at Artillery Range (Right Dual Mortar Arm).
1d10 Initiative die.

STMP-2: This model of the ST Military Platform is the second unit off the production line. Designed for moving from ranged to close combat, it replaced the two long-range guns of the STMP-1 with heavy duty manipulator units.
MFZ Stats: d6Rh d6Rh d6Rd d6Rd d8Rd d6W d6W
Mechaton Stats:
2d6 White dice.
2d6 Red dice at HtH Range (Manipulator Arm).
2d6+1d8 Red dice at Direct Fire Range (Twin Cannon Arm).
2d10 Initiative dice.


STMP-3: The third and most advanced -- at the time -- of the MP frames. The STMP-3 is adapted for microgravity, null atmosphere environments, and orbital combat. This model is equipped with a Manipulator Arm and Recoilless Rifle. It is also available in an unarmed configuration, adaptable to whatever format the purchaser might require.
MFZ Stats: d6Rh d6Rh d6Rd d6Rd d6W d6W d6W *
Mechaton Stats:
2d6 White dice.
2d6 Red dice at HtH Range (Manipulator Arm).
2d6 Red dice at Direct Fire Range (Recoilless Rifle Arm).
Space Environment Attachment.
2d10 Initiative


STMP-4: The latest offering from Stevens Technology, this is the first to feature an energy weapon and a jump jet.
MFZ Stats: d6Rd d6Rd d8Rd d6G d6W d6W
Mechaton Stats:
2d6 White dice.
1d6 Green die (Jump Jet).
2d6+1d8 Red dice (Right Las Gun and Left Cannon).
2d10 Initiative dice.

* -- You're probably wondering why this guy has three White dice. The "third" is actually a Space Environment attachment. The icon for the White die is the best way to represent it.

Designer's Notes:
  • The STMP-1 was actually the first one I created in this line. I believe the STMP-0 was third, after the STMP-2.
  • The initials STMP were derived from the the word "stumpy".

4 comments:

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    1. In the main torso. These are a lot smaller than other mecha I've posted. They're maybe three bricks tall. So they'd be in a different scale entirely.

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    2. Ah. (I really like sci-fi when the author has really thought out how the tech works.)

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    3. Another option is keeping them at the same scale as the standard mechs in the book and say that they're Remote Piloted Mecha run by a pilot in a waldo rig located elsewhere. This eliminates the need for a cockpit.

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