IMK-15 War Stalker
by Justin Palmer

Name: IMK-15 War Stalker
Cost: 231.45
Weight: 66.6
Scale: x1 Mekton

Configuration     MV      Land MA       Flight MA
Humanoid         -5       4             12

Servos:                                     Armor:
Location  Class  Kills   Space/Left  Cost | Class  Type  SP  Absorp  DC  Cost
Head      MS     4          4/0       4    |  HS    S     5            1   5
Torso     MW     12        12/0       12  |   MW    S     6            1   6
R.Arm     MW     7          7/3.4     7    |  MW    S     6            1   6
L.Arm     MW     7          7/2.4     7    |  MW    S     6            1   6
R.Leg     MW     7          7/0       7    |  MW    S     6            1   6
L.Leg     MW     7          7/0       7    |  MW    S     6            1   6
                                        
Cost: 79
Weight: 79

Shields:
Location  Class  Type    DA   SP   DC    Absorp.  Spaces  Cost  Binder   Notes
L.Arm     MS     Stnd.   0     8    2              1        15              Alpha

Cost: 15
Weight: 8

Sensors:
Sensor    Type     Range     Comm      Kills    Location    Cost      Space
Main      MS       7Km        1300Km   2         Head         4        1
Target An.^        ^          6         ^         Head         5        1
Backup    SL       1Km        300Km    2         Torso       2         2

Cost: 11
Weight: 4

Weapons:
Name         WA   Rng   Dmg    Sht   Kills   BV   CP   Space   Loc    Notes
R.Hand        0    M     1+1         1             2    1       RA     Quick;Handy
L.Hand        0    M     1+1         1             2    1       LA     Quick;Handy
Battle Rifle  +1   9    5            5        2   15.75 12.38  2H      BV=2
Ammo: AP      ^    ^    ^      10    1.5           4.50         0R/LL  AP;3 Clips;
                                                                    1 in Gun.
Ammo:RAPHESH  ^    ^    ^     5      0.8          5.06         0RL   Tracer;Kinetic
Ammo:FAE      ^    ^    ^      5     0.8          13.50         0LL   Incendiary;
                                                                   Burst=1
Defence Laser -1   3   2      Inf  2              6.02 2       H     All Purpose
Rocket Pod    -1   7   3       15   3              3.60 3.60    RA    Linked
Rocket Pod    -1   7   3       15   3              3.60 3.60    LA    Linked     
Beam Blade    0    M   6        7   6              4.32 4.32    RH    TIU:7
Combat Knife  0    M   3            3              1.5  1.5     RH     
                                 
Cost: 57.53
Weight: 30.1

Movement Systems:
System          MA    Location      Kills    Space    Cost 
Thrusters       12    3R/LL, 6T              21        34.45
(7 Spaces T, RL, LL each)
Cost: 34.45

Powerplant  Overcharged
    Source: Hot Fusion
        XS: 5
        MV: +1
        MA: +1
    M-Pool:
      Cost: .15

Control System
       Type: Screen
     M-Pool:
      Other:
       Cost:

Hydraulics-Standard
      Space:
+Melee Dmg:
       Lift:X1
       Cost:

P+C+H Cost Multiplier: 0.15
P+C+H M-Pool Bonus(+%):
P+C+H Other Notes:

Cost Multiplier Systems:
System       Cost       Space        Special
Environment  .05                     Desert

Total Multiplier: 1.2
Total M-Pool Bonus(+%):

Subassemblies:
System          Loc    Space     Cost      Notes
E-Pod           T       2        2          Inc. Crew space (1)
Fuel            T                          1000Km range
Storage         T      1         1          500Kg
Liftwire        T                0.3          
2X Lights       RA+LA            0.4
Code Lock                        0.2
Link            RA+LA            3          Rocket Pods

Cost: 6.9
Weight: 6.05 (Fuel)

Final costs:
                Base Weight: 60.55
                Fuel Weight: 6.05
                 New Weight: 66.6
                  Base Cost: 192.88
   Cost (after Multipliers): 231.45
   Efficency (        tons): 0!
  Cost (w/Efficency, links): 231.45
               Final Weight: 66.6

Notes:
IMK-15 War Stalker: Even as the IMK-08 Deathstalker was being frantically designed and tested, its successor had already been planned and was undergoing development, as it seemed likely that given the IMK-08s fast construction that flaws would appear under combat conditions. The design was only finally completed after a few months delay to accomdate lessons learned from Deathstalker battle experience, and many components were shared with the earilier design.
        Instead of the "inefficent" Deathstalker design using two seperate handheld weapons, the IMK-15 used a single main weapon incorporating elements from the IMK-08s Machine Rifle and Bazooka; a quick firing, heavy Battle Rifle. The lastest EMW was included, to give meele parity against the Elarian Vantage, and two Rocket Pods were added after tests revealed a need for more close in firepower. A standard defence laser was fitted in the head. More armour was fitted, a backup sensor system was installed, and more powerful flight units added.
        The IMK-15 entered service six months after the IMK-08, and was fully expected to become the major component of the Kargan forces.
        It didn't work that way. The IMK-08 had already established itself a lengendary reputation, and was appearing in ever more numerous variants, rapidly becoming the Kargan workhorse. The IMK-15s Battle Rifle was found to be a typical compromise, lacking the power of the IMK-08s Bazooka, and unable to match the fire rate of the Death Stalkers Machine Rifle, despite having the advantage of more powerful ammo in its "short" spare clips. Pilots disliked the Beam EMW, preferring the Rastas sword - at least that didn't run out of power in the middle of a fight. A back up combat knife became a standard issue refit. Pilots also complained that the unit didn't "feel" right - the loudest being the Deathstalker pilots, who felt they already had a fine Mek.
        The IMK-15 ended up being overshadowed by its supposed predecessor, and total production of around 700 was about a third that of the IMK-08. Production was also terminated more quickly than the IMK-08, and variants were few, most being individual variations used by officers. The only variant of real note was the IMK-16S Marine Stalker, modified for Underwater use. The IMK-15 rapidly faded from Kargan service, and only a few are still active, mainly as testbeds. A few demilitarized versions have been spotted carrying out construction work, an unglamrous end for a mecha unable to compete with its older brother.

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