Pike

Ferrite:	25200
Bioptics:	17000
Niodes:	110

Alpha Corporation’s entry into the 100 ton Niode class mecha is impressive, to say the least. The Pike is a generalist mecha. Rather than focus on one or two weapon types, the Pike is designed to maximize performance with any weapon system.

The Pike represents several firsts for Alpha Corp and the Shogunate. This is the first new mecha manufactured by this Major Power since their Civil War in the early 3300’s, as well as their first 100 ton mecha. This project is no doubt in response to the recent surge of new 100 ton mechs from other manufacturers.

The A.I. created for this mecha obviously draws some elements from the Alpha Corp’s Torrent and Star Factories’ Dilophos. Like both of these popular and powerful designs, the Pike features considerable multi-target Fork capability as well as a large array of 2X and 3X overload capacitors.

Without the need for weapon specific systems, the programming of the Whisper AI instead focuses on exploiting every available opportunity on the battlefield. Pilot Assist Predictive Aim adds 15% to the hit ratio from the mecha. Paired anti-mecha viruses can also be broadcast on multiple frequencies, filling an opponent's systems with false signals and electronic clutter. These viruses can Slow or even Freeze the opponent’s systems and force the pilot to manually restart, instead of returning fire.

Multi-target algorithms in the A.I. can lock onto any nearby foe and automatically engage a second target with a full powered salvo while the pilot concentrates on the primary target. The secondary processor for this system has the ability to engage up six targets simultaneously with an impressive and devastating display of firepower.

Another significant feature of the Pike’s A.I. is the Crit-Kill analyzer. This system scans for weakened or vulnerable armor on an enemy mecha to prioritize a location for a one shot kill. The Whisper A.I. contains seven slots for the addition of custom equipment.

A Stormspin powerplant is the heart of the Pike. Originally designed to power the engines on the legendary floating cities of the ocean world Ryukyu A7, the power output of the Stormspin is nearly unmatched. Fully upgraded it will provide enough power to the motive systems to propel the Pike at speeds above combat optimal, no small feat for a 100 ton mecha.

The Stormspin’s systems also produce power in excess of the needs of the weapon systems. This power is directed into three banks of overload capacitors. Depending on which capacitors are charged, the pilot can see an increase in expected output of 1.5X, 2X, or 3X the standard damage.

When all three overload capacitor systems reach full power simultaneously, they can generate a devastating 9X damage blast. If this occurs at the same time as a Wide Fork salvo, Mercenary Clan pilots have been heard referring to this catastrophic event as a “Colony Drop”. The Stormspin carries a full six slots for the addition of performance enhancing equipment.

The Pike carries a quad mount of auto-repairing nanobot swarms that are installed in the chassis. Using this location, rather than the engine as with other mecha, is one of the unique features of the Pike. The Alpha Corporation engineers for this project claim that this actually makes the nanobot swarms more efficient. The massive frame of this BFM class mecha has ample room for the swarms and the addition of up to eight custom equipment modules.

Shield pods mounted around the Pike reduce the effects of any type of incoming weapons fire. Specialized defences against multi-target attacks prolong this mecha’s battlefield effectiveness. Unique shield pods provide additional protection against Fork and Wide Fork attacks. Six customizable ports are also available for the installation of heavy shielding modules.

The timing for the release of the Pike couldn’t have been better, since the Mercenary Clans as well as the Major and Minor Powers faced uncertainty surrounding the repeated invasions by the Unification Army. As a generalist mecha, the Pike is well suited to all types of conflicts and can be utilized in a variety of battle situations. Manufacturers throughout the galaxy contributed to the surge in production of 100 ton mecha in the early 3300s, creating a variety of choices for high level commanders.

Alpha Corporation Engineers started traveling with Mercenary Clan escorts through the portals to Unification’s dimension early in 3320, once the clans had thoroughly tested ChronoPower’s newest portal control device. The clans had discovered rare materials that Shogunate scientists learned they could use to construct a mecha booster. Phoenix Fusions Wrath, Cyclops Team, Fusion Squad Bravo, The Isle of Misfit Toys (MMI), and Zeon quickly became the squads of choice to escort the Alpha Corporation Engineers on their survey missions.

The Shogunate and their manufacturer Alpha Corporation seem to be well on their way to recovering from the troubles related the the Civil War of 3307. Alpha Corporation would be glad to see the Pike become a major part of front line attacks against Unification forces, no matter if the conflict is in our dimension, or in Unification’s dimension.

Legendary Pilots

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  Gary Muenzel

  Gary Muenzel, the relentless, has systematically demolished more Mech tonnage than many other pilots could dream of destroying. Persistent and tireless in competitions, duels and training, he has developed innovative techniques of destruction more efficient than those used by most other pilots, making him worthy of a position among the greats.
  
  From the bridge of his Pike "Pikes Peak", which towers above the rest, Muenzel controls the development of the battle, always aware that even being a member of the formidable clan Leviathan, which constitutes one of the two most powerful clans of the Galaxy, there is always something new to learn, always ready to perfect his combat progress, tactics and his squad power.

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  Kenneth Hicks

  Mordant, intelligent and daring, Kenneth Hicks is not only a fearsome member of the Dragons, but also a bulwark for the journalism network The Galaxy Gathering, from which he is the Chief Editor.
  
  Endorsed by his more than fourty golds in Clan Wars and King of the Mountain Circuits, his specialty is a rampant penetration in the enemy vanguard to sow chaos in their ranks through blitz attacks with his well calibrated squad, led from a unstoppable Pike, by name "Piker" as to be known to don't give any hope or clemence to the enemy.