Cameron

Ferrite:	17700
Bioptics:	12500
Niodes:	125

When the proposal for the Cameron was put out, most Mech plants were singularly unimpressed. It could be they suffered from a "not invented here" syndrome, or more likely already had all production lines running full tilt.

On Hiberia in the Breton cluster the reaction was different. The Trollwerk Limited had started as a Mech repair shop in the 3280`s. As the Mechs who was brought in usually were more or less totaled and it was a long supply line to the manufacturers, the techs at Trollwerk had to more or less rebuild the components to get them in working order. As the rumor of the competence spread more and more Mecha in worse condition were brought in. Sometimes the only thing identical between what had been delivered and what was returned was the product number. Over time the techs got into a can do attitude, and nothing was impossible, miracles just took a bit longer. They had been getting ready to produce Mechs on their own, but getting licenses was a problem. Then came the Cameron.

The proposal raised the professional interest, brand new model and untested main components was something they really could sink their teeth into, and the licensing fees weren’t that high either. In a for the distances involved was a remarkably short time, the contract was signed and work began. The first Mechs rolled of the assembly line within a month.

When you try to look at the Cameron, it is hard to focus, but if you manage to do so it seem to be one of the biggest Mechs made so far, only eclipsed by the massive Apatotron. This is due to the facts that its lower legs are elongated to give room for massive spring coils, and it have a bulky secondary armor layer.

The spring coils work on the principle of the well known pogo sticks, simultaniously lessening the seismic signature and reusing motion energy to give the Mech a higher speed. The secondary armor is a relatively lightweight honeycombed sandwich of Beryllium-Aluminium and ceramics. This layer serves several purposes. It reduces the magnetic signature, serves as isolation from extreme temperatures and is a part of the heat exchange system. In addition it reduces the effect of enemy missiles somewhat.

This layer is covered by a myriad of energy absorbing grafen plates. These reduces the Lidar and Radar signature significantly. Not enough to fool the massive targeting computers onboard opposing Mechs, but the less sophisticated targeting gear aboard enemy missiles can be fooled.

At the core of the Cameron lies the untested hyperheuristic Zone Overviev Mech Battle Information Evaluation. This system is designed to recognize what Mechs you face, what clan and pilot. Using stored data of previous encounters it will make predictions based on these, and manuver to get the best fields of fire. After more data have been gathered it will also have a shot at hitting multiple targets. Eventually the Z.O.M.B.I.E. will have room for six additional modules.

The defensive systems are built around another prototype; the Standard Protection Have Everything Ready Eventually. This system is tied into the Z.O.M.B.I.E. and is quite bulky on its own. Recognicing what the opponent is likely to use to hit, it will spin up the proper shielding before said shot gets off. The only drawback to this otherwise excellent system, is that having all the inbuilt system gives room for just four additional modules.

The Chasis is another ingenious, but so far untested idea. The Limited Uncertaincy Rapid Course Handling is linked to both the Z.O.M.B.I.E and the S.P.H.E.R.E. By getting split second warning of likely incoming fire, it can manuver out of the way. Due to the limited room for extras, it can only hold up to five additional modules.

The power plant is another prototype design. Being able to convert everything from hydrogen to radiation into usable energy, the Forward Acceleration System Transmitter have an output of unparalleled quantity. Some of this output can be stored in bafflers and increase the potency of its weapons strikes, but most of it is supposed to be used by up to eight modules.

Legendary Pilots

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  Scoot

  Holy-Damn is a cyborg and mystic who can always be found where battle rages the fiercest. Some say his cybernetic enhancements (of unknown origin) give him an extra edge when piloting his mecha. As for his mystical connections it has been said that for those who believe no proof is required, for those who don’t no proof is possible. A mercenary’s mercenary he sells his skills to whomever can deliver him to the heart of the conflict. He has fought with no less than three different clans in Division 1 of Clan Wars. His Cameron mecha cuts down foes as he calls down blessing on his allies and self fulfilled prophecies of doom on his enemies.

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  James Waddington

  James Waddington undertook the study of Mech Warfare and its technology during his youth, until he mastered them almost perfectly. Although he doesn't own an overpowered squad, he balances the lack of Niode gear with his great understanding and knowledge of Mechs, superior to that of the other pilots, which made him an excellent tactical and technical advisor. His experience and knowledge achieved successes and triumphs for the mercenary factions, to which he belonged, until finally he joined his long-time rival faction, the Dragons, among which by his merits he soon became promoted in the upper ranks.
  
  If during any of your missions or competitions you meet the personal squadron of Waddington, led from his perfectly attuned Cameron, think twice before attacking: it is never easy to fight against a pilot who turns out to be a better connoisseur of your Mech than yourself.