Type: Catapult
Technology Base: Inner Sphere Tonnage: 65
Battle Value: 1,399
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 6.5
Engine: 260 13.5
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
Heat Sinks: 15 5
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 160 10
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 21 24
Center Torso (rear) 11
R/L Torso 15 19
R/L Torso (rear) 8
R/L Arm 10 13
R/L Leg 15 18
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
LRM 15 RA 3 7
Ammo (LRM) 8 RT 1 1
LRM 15 LA 3 7
Ammo (LRM) 8 LT 1 1
Medium Laser RT 1 1
2 Medium Lasers CT 2 2
Medium Laser LT 1 1
Jump Jets RT 2 2
Jump Jets LT 2 2
JM6-S JAGERMECH 148
Mass: 65 tons
Chassis: Kallon Type XII Power Plant: Magna 260 Cruising Speed: 43 kph Maximum Speed: 64 kph Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None Armor: Kallon Royalstar Armament:
2 Mydron Model C Medium Autocannons 2 Mydron Model D Light Autocannons 2 Magna Mk. II Medium Lasers Manufacturer: Kallon Industries
Primary Factory: Talon
Communications System: Garrett T11-A Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j
Overview
After the success (despite its limitations) of the Rifl eman, Kallon Industries decided to see if the ’Mech could be improved. In reviewing the Rifl eman’s perfor-mance, Kallon engineers discovered that it was under-ar-mored, lacking in ammunition, and prone to overheating.
In designing the JagerMech they tried to keep the best of the Rifl eman while addressing its key defi ciencies.
Two out of three isn’t bad.
Although they were able to reduce the ammuni-tion problem and all but eliminate the Rifl eman’s heat burden, there was simply no way to increase the ’Mech’s armor protection and retain the same weapons profi le.
AFFS procurement offi cers, impressed with what the saw, approved the design anyway, and the JagerMech began standard production.
Capabilities
The key feature of the JagerMech is the battery of four autocannons that gives it a deadly direct fi re-support capability. Two each of Mydron’s Models C and D cannons are mounted, one of each in either arm, and are provided with plentiful ammunition. A pair of Magna Mk. II medium lasers in the torso provide close-in defense, and without the Rifl eman’s large lasers, the JagerMech’s heat curve is far more manageable. The only fl aw in the JagerMech’s design is the lack of heavy armor to protect it. Kallon re-sponds to this charge, however, by pointing out that the JagerMech is intended as a second line ’Mech, staying far behind the main battle lines to pour cannon fi re into the enemy at range.
Like the Rifl eman, the JagerMech is a strong anti-air-craft platform. It uses the same Garret D2j targeting and tracking system as the smaller ’Mech, and its weapons are just as accurate when selected for anti-air fi ring. With it larger ammunition reserves, the JagerMech is often the preferred anti-air unit.
Deployment
With their main production facility on Talon, the JagerMech is a popular ’Mech in the Federated Suns. The loss of Quentin and the Independence Weaponry factories there during the War of 3039 brings into question the abili-ty of the AFFS to keep the JM6 to themselves, but even cap-tured JagerMechs have never been popular in the DCMS.
House Liao uses many reconditioned JagerMechs captured in combat, but the large majority of the design still serves House Davion.
In AFFS RCTs, JagerMechs form the backbone of fi re support lances, together with Dervishes and the steadfast Rifl eman. They are also present, often as supporting mem-bers, in attack and strike lances, where they can use their cannon to support their lancemates as they advance. While the Model D doesn’t deliver heavy damage, its range makes it excellent for suppression fi re.
Variants
The JM6-A variant is designed as a better anti-aircraft platform, with the medium autocannon being replaced by Zeus LRM 15 batteries. Kallon only dedicated two produc-tion runs to this variant, and most of them are found in Davion RCTs. In several cases the JM6-A has been pressed into ground combat, where it serves as admirably as the standard JM6-S.
Notable MechWarriors
“Devil” Donald Vincent: A former mercenary, Devil Don is a freelance MechWarrior who often fl irts with banditry.
Most recently Devil Don took a contract to help defend a small factory on Jonathan during the Fourth Succession War. He and his JagerMech were out when the AFFS arrived to take control. Citing his contract, he prepared to engage the armored company sent to capture the factory. When he failed to move immediately, the Davion company ignored him and fi red a barrage into the factory. As the fi res burned out of control, Vincent simply turned and watched. When questioned later, he shrugged. “I was contracted to defend the factory,” he said. “With the factory burning, what point was there in getting in a fi ght?”
Subcommander Bennett Chang: Bennett Chang serves in the Red Guards, where his JagerMech is maligned as a Davion toy. Subcommander Chang, however, sees advantage in using a Davion-sponsored ’Mechs against its originators. He and his techs have perfected the art of painting the standard colors of a dozen Davion regiments on the front side of his ’Mech so that it appears to be a Davion line unit from the front side.
However, to reduce friendly-fire incidents, they always paint a large Capellan insignia across the JagerMech’s broad back. While he has not yet been able to test this deception in the field, it has made him the recognized concealment expert in his regiment.
HEAVY ’MECHS
149
JM6-S JAGERMECH
Type: JagerMech
Technology Base: Inner Sphere Tonnage: 65
Battle Value: 901
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 6.5
Engine: 260 13.5
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 10 0
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 96 6
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 21 16
Center Torso (rear) 5
R/L Torso 15 13
R/L Torso (rear) 3
R/L Arm 10 6
R/L Leg 15 11
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
AC/5 RA 4 8
AC/2 RA 1 6
Ammo (AC) 20 RT 1 1
AC/5 LA 4 8
AC/2 LA 1 6
Ammo (AC) 20 LT 1 1
Ammo (AC) 45 CT 1 1
Medium Laser RT 1 1
Medium Laser LT 1 1