RE: Dexadventure: Derelict Dreams Contest!
05-10-2013, 05:19 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-13-2013, 03:48 AM by MasterBlade.)
This is the first of three entries I intend to make. The others will come whenever I feel like it.
Entry 1
Axel Ridge- M427 Small extinguisher mecha "Hydro" (Old Bessie)
Driver Name: Kurt Russel Alex Ridge
Base Data: Human, Male. Age 67. Weight: 167 Lbs. Height: 6'2. No unsusual genetic or physical deviation.
Character Description: Wears a standard firefighter worker uniform with several medals of honor welded to the front. The helmet bears a nonstandard star, similar to cowboy hats. Russel himself looks rather old, sporting a long, grey beard. Draped across his back is a replica wood and iron fire axe, nowhere near the standard of modern fire crews. It serves more as a symbol than a tool, though it bears an edge sharp enough to be a weapon. Despite his age, he's more than capable of using it in combat.
Biography: Kurt Russel is the former fire chief of Sandhaven, now several years retired. During his time he was commended many honors for his dilligent work for the people of Sandhaven, often joining the fire crews in extinguishing raging flames. His selfless commitment to the job is responsible for many saved lives, and he is revered justly as a local hero.
Since his retirement, Russel has taken up mech fighting as a hobby, using his old Hydro-class mech standard for the fire brigade. All the work done on his mech was done by-hand as a project vehicle; Kurt knows how every piece in his ride down to the number of screws. On top of that, his countless years experience piloting such mechas in emergency situations makes Russel a fierce opponent. His skill as a pilot is equally matched by his honor, fighting fair amongst those that would use cheap tricks to win. The money isn't even a factor; he competes to relive the thrill of his glory days.
Mech Affinity:
M427- 100% Affinity
Late M4 Series- 75% Affinity
Early M3 Series- 30% Affinity
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Mech Production Name: M427 Small extinguisher mecha
Mech Nickname: "Hydro"
Base Data: 7'8 Weight- 3.6 tons.
Mech description: The M4 series was originally developed as a floor model for maintinence crews in combustion plants where fires posed a safety issue to M3 pilots. Its design is similar to the M3, but with pneumatic sprayers built into the arms for the purpose of extinguishing rogue flames. Since its original iteration, the M4 series became a popular tool among fire brigades for its compact size and ease of mobility, often replacing bulky trucks in dangerous situations.
The M427 "Hydro" is the current production model of the series. Features include a reenforced cockpit to protect the pilot from building collapse, an industrial lazer cutter for breaking apart obstacles, and a multitank barrel system for quick loading of multiple extinguisher types. The Hydro uses tanks of compressed liquid loaded through the back as ammunition for its sprayer, pumped through hoses that stretch across the mecha's arms. The sprayers themselves come in two modes; Burst and Spray, which are switched between at the pilot's discression. Spray acts much like a traditional firehose with a constant stream of liquid, while burst fires concentrated balls of extinguisher at the target. The limited ammunition of the mecha makes burst the more popular mode when a constant water source is not readily available.
Mech description: The M4 series was originally developed as a floor model for maintinence crews in combustion plants where fires posed a safety issue to M3 pilots. Its design is similar to the M3, but with pneumatic sprayers built into the arms for the purpose of extinguishing rogue flames. Since its original iteration, the M4 series became a popular tool among fire brigades for its compact size and ease of mobility, often replacing bulky trucks in dangerous situations.
The M427 "Hydro" is the current production model of the series. Features include a reenforced cockpit to protect the pilot from building collapse, an industrial lazer cutter for breaking apart obstacles, and a multitank barrel system for quick loading of multiple extinguisher types. The Hydro uses tanks of compressed liquid loaded through the back as ammunition for its sprayer, pumped through hoses that stretch across the mecha's arms. The sprayers themselves come in two modes; Burst and Spray, which are switched between at the pilot's discretion. Spray acts much like a traditional firehose with a constant stream of liquid, while burst fires concentrated balls of extinguisher at the target. The limited ammunition of the mecha makes burst the more popular mode when a constant water source is not readily available.
The Hydro class was designed specifically for use in dangerous, heat-intensive situations commonly experienced by fire fighters. The unit comes equipped with high-traction legs to resist the force of the sprayers integrated into the functionality. Design focus was put less on carry strength and more on maximizing mobility to get at the sources of flames. The cockpit is sealed off from the outside environment with its own built-in air regulatory system to protect the pilot from smoke and heat, allowing them to walk through infernos like it was nothing. A less-combustable electric motor system is used to fuel the mecha, which allows quick charging between work sites.
Weaknesses sported by the Hydra-class vary, and mostly come in when used beside its intended purpose. The series' trademark hoses have little protection from being severed by an outside force. Furthermore, the lack of built-in heater system makes the mecha extremely inefficient in cold environments. The unit itself has less carrying capacity than its M3 counterpart, relying on a slow industrial cutter to destroy obstacles rather than carrying them off.
Special details: Kurt Russel's Hydro unit "Old Bessie" has been modified with a rebuilt tube and sprayer system that can handle more caustic liquids such as acid, fuels, and Grimeborn adhesive in addition to the standard extinguisher liquids. Both sprayer nossles have been equipped with propane burners to ignite flammable liquids into flamethrowers and fireballs. Besides that, Old Bessie handles just like the standard work model.equipped with propane burners to ignite flammable liquids into flamethrowers and fireballs.. Besides that, Old Bessie handles just like the standard work model.
Entry 1
Axel Ridge- M427 Small extinguisher mecha "Hydro" (Old Bessie)
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- Driver
Driver Name: Kurt Russel Alex Ridge
Base Data: Human, Male. Age 67. Weight: 167 Lbs. Height: 6'2. No unsusual genetic or physical deviation.
Character Description: Wears a standard firefighter worker uniform with several medals of honor welded to the front. The helmet bears a nonstandard star, similar to cowboy hats. Russel himself looks rather old, sporting a long, grey beard. Draped across his back is a replica wood and iron fire axe, nowhere near the standard of modern fire crews. It serves more as a symbol than a tool, though it bears an edge sharp enough to be a weapon. Despite his age, he's more than capable of using it in combat.
Biography: Kurt Russel is the former fire chief of Sandhaven, now several years retired. During his time he was commended many honors for his dilligent work for the people of Sandhaven, often joining the fire crews in extinguishing raging flames. His selfless commitment to the job is responsible for many saved lives, and he is revered justly as a local hero.
Since his retirement, Russel has taken up mech fighting as a hobby, using his old Hydro-class mech standard for the fire brigade. All the work done on his mech was done by-hand as a project vehicle; Kurt knows how every piece in his ride down to the number of screws. On top of that, his countless years experience piloting such mechas in emergency situations makes Russel a fierce opponent. His skill as a pilot is equally matched by his honor, fighting fair amongst those that would use cheap tricks to win. The money isn't even a factor; he competes to relive the thrill of his glory days.
Mech Affinity:
M427- 100% Affinity
Late M4 Series- 75% Affinity
Early M3 Series- 30% Affinity
- Mech
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Mech Nickname: "Hydro"
Base Data: 7'8 Weight- 3.6 tons.
Mech description: The M4 series was originally developed as a floor model for maintinence crews in combustion plants where fires posed a safety issue to M3 pilots. Its design is similar to the M3, but with pneumatic sprayers built into the arms for the purpose of extinguishing rogue flames. Since its original iteration, the M4 series became a popular tool among fire brigades for its compact size and ease of mobility, often replacing bulky trucks in dangerous situations.
The M427 "Hydro" is the current production model of the series. Features include a reenforced cockpit to protect the pilot from building collapse, an industrial lazer cutter for breaking apart obstacles, and a multitank barrel system for quick loading of multiple extinguisher types. The Hydro uses tanks of compressed liquid loaded through the back as ammunition for its sprayer, pumped through hoses that stretch across the mecha's arms. The sprayers themselves come in two modes; Burst and Spray, which are switched between at the pilot's discression. Spray acts much like a traditional firehose with a constant stream of liquid, while burst fires concentrated balls of extinguisher at the target. The limited ammunition of the mecha makes burst the more popular mode when a constant water source is not readily available.
Mech description: The M4 series was originally developed as a floor model for maintinence crews in combustion plants where fires posed a safety issue to M3 pilots. Its design is similar to the M3, but with pneumatic sprayers built into the arms for the purpose of extinguishing rogue flames. Since its original iteration, the M4 series became a popular tool among fire brigades for its compact size and ease of mobility, often replacing bulky trucks in dangerous situations.
The M427 "Hydro" is the current production model of the series. Features include a reenforced cockpit to protect the pilot from building collapse, an industrial lazer cutter for breaking apart obstacles, and a multitank barrel system for quick loading of multiple extinguisher types. The Hydro uses tanks of compressed liquid loaded through the back as ammunition for its sprayer, pumped through hoses that stretch across the mecha's arms. The sprayers themselves come in two modes; Burst and Spray, which are switched between at the pilot's discretion. Spray acts much like a traditional firehose with a constant stream of liquid, while burst fires concentrated balls of extinguisher at the target. The limited ammunition of the mecha makes burst the more popular mode when a constant water source is not readily available.
The Hydro class was designed specifically for use in dangerous, heat-intensive situations commonly experienced by fire fighters. The unit comes equipped with high-traction legs to resist the force of the sprayers integrated into the functionality. Design focus was put less on carry strength and more on maximizing mobility to get at the sources of flames. The cockpit is sealed off from the outside environment with its own built-in air regulatory system to protect the pilot from smoke and heat, allowing them to walk through infernos like it was nothing. A less-combustable electric motor system is used to fuel the mecha, which allows quick charging between work sites.
Weaknesses sported by the Hydra-class vary, and mostly come in when used beside its intended purpose. The series' trademark hoses have little protection from being severed by an outside force. Furthermore, the lack of built-in heater system makes the mecha extremely inefficient in cold environments. The unit itself has less carrying capacity than its M3 counterpart, relying on a slow industrial cutter to destroy obstacles rather than carrying them off.
Special details: Kurt Russel's Hydro unit "Old Bessie" has been modified with a rebuilt tube and sprayer system that can handle more caustic liquids such as acid, fuels, and Grimeborn adhesive in addition to the standard extinguisher liquids. Both sprayer nossles have been equipped with propane burners to ignite flammable liquids into flamethrowers and fireballs. Besides that, Old Bessie handles just like the standard work model.equipped with propane burners to ignite flammable liquids into flamethrowers and fireballs.. Besides that, Old Bessie handles just like the standard work model.