MMX-83B "OSIRIS III"
DEEP SPACE POWER ARMOR
Version .91 - Thursday, October 23, 2003

Based on an original mecha design by Derran Tyler & Marty Bowles
RPG Stats by Derran Tyler

BACKGROUND

The MMX-83B "Osiris III" power armor is the premier large mecha design of the Nerimian Defense Initiative and is designed primarily for deep space combat against other enemy mecha. Developed in the early part of the 2070s, the Osiris III was designed to replace the aging Raptor series that had served as a part of the Tactical Space Corps (now known as Spacy Marines). The primary objectives of the Osiris III design was to provide a deep space combat mecha that possessed a considerable improvement in firepower, speed, and survivability over the Raptor series. Furthermore, the extreme versatility of the Mark I ShatterS.T.A.R. mecha given their modular weapon components would need to be implemented in the design of the new mecha. Multiple designs were submitted by traditional defense contractors Phoenix Corporation, Novastar, and Argus Millitech, but in the end, it was Argus' design that won out.

The Argus design was a rugged design that wasn't designed so much for its finess and camera appeal, but sheer lethality on the field of battle. The Osiris III was a bulky mecha, with its Randall XL power plant composing nearly forty percent of its total mass. Despite the power plant's immense size, the zero-point energy generator could deliver a tremendous amount of energy to the mecha's component systems much faster than all competing designs. This meant that the suit's powerful Jericho T-11 ion pulse drives could produce enough thrust to make the Osiris III faster than its predecessor. Also, the inclusion of a powerful reactor as the Randall XL meant that the Osiris III could mount much more powerful weapons systems than normal.

The primary weapons of the Osiris III and all variants is the Type 54 Particle Disruptor Cannon, a dangerous phased particle beam weapon that creates a specific, disrupting effect upon enemy force field systems and can break down the molecular cohesion of a target upon impact. Mounted in the arms for maximum utility, the disruptor cannons alone make the Osiris III a valuable assault mecha. Secondary weapons include 40mm pulse cannons in the head unit that deliver energy on target very quickly. These two weapons alone are the only standard weapons systems on board any Osiris III unit. Other typical variants make use of AI slave drones that generate a directional barrier field or fire a plasma charge similar to that of the pulse cannons mounted on the head unit of the mecha. The legs of the mecha can also be swapped out with specialized legs with missile packs for that extra close-range punch.

II. Type:

• Variant Alpha: Alpha variants are general upgrades made to any Osiris III when it is brought into the field. Faster processors, bigger data trunks, higher speed fiber optic relays, and a host of subprocessor arrays provide over 12% increase in combat efficiency.
• Variant Fox: The Fox variant is a specialized electronic warfare, scouting, and intelligence/recon acquisition package integrated seamlessly into one core system and application array. Multiple remote drones are included on a 'backpack' unit on the back of the unit at launch and help the mecha spread its presence across a larger combat area. These units are typically assigned to squadron commanders to allow them to more easily coordinate the efforts of their squadmates.
• Variant Hotel: The heavy launch upgrade. These units operate in a support role, often tasked as veritable artillery and missile carriers. Used almost exclusively for heavy assaults against capital vessels, the Hotel variant rapidly moves into its effective range and fire of a variety of munitions and then move back into the protective envelope of its escorts. Tsunami, Harbinger, and Lightgiver missiles are not uncommon.
• Variant Sierra: The Sierra upgrade is a special forces issue package only. Making use of sophisticated phasing cloak technologies perfected by the Vaishan, the Sierra upgrade maximizes stealth capability.
• Variant Romeo: The Romeo upgrade is the infamous raider upgrade. Most units built for Romeo status do a lot of weapon swapping. Most Romeo units trade their main disruptors for increased missile systems. The lack of a 'main-line' punch was not a problem since Romeo units are relegated to rear echelon targets of opportunity, hit-and-run type strikes, and recon in force type engagements.

Class: Deep Space Power Armor
Manufacturer: Argus Millitech

Crew: One pilot wearing tactical flight suit.

SPEEDS:

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:

16.8 meters at the head

WIDTH:

18.4 meters at the shoulders

LENGTH:

10.8 meters

WEIGHT:

32.41 tons

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Can lift up to 30 tons

 

POWER PLANT:

• Two Genesis Propulsion Jericho T-11 ion pulse drives with vectorable thrust. Thrusters are located in the back.
• Randall XL zero-point energy reactor.
• Inertia Vector Control System (IVCS). A large number of exhaust ports are located over the surface of the mecha, with two large exhausts to the sides of the chest and in the feet, and minor exhausts in all limbs and the main body. The IVCS is fed ions from the Jericho T-11 engines.

WEAPON SYSTEMS (STANDARD):

1. ARC Type 54 80mm Disruptor Cannons (4): The main weapons of the Osiris III are two clusters of two 80mm disruptor cannons, one in each arm. In pulse mode, each cannon fired particle discs ('annihilation discs') at 30 km/s to a maximum effective range in an atmosphere of twelve kilometers in an Earth-type atmosphere. In beam mode, each cannon fired a disruptor beam that utilized a x-ray/radar system to find out the target's component materials to generate a blast at destructive frequency (full-out-of-phase) to shatter the molecular bonds of the target. The weapon is effective against all types of targets, including enemy warships.
• PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-mecha
• SECONDARY PURPOSE: Defensive
• RANGE: 12 km in an atmosphere.
• RATE OF FIRE: 2000 pulses per minute (33.3 pulses/second)
• PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited. Will function as long as the main reactor is operational.
2. ARC Type 20 40mm Interphased Pulse Cannons (2): High-intensity energy pulse cannon mounted on either side of the head unit of the powered armor. Each pulse is actually a dense packet of highly-charged interphased particle energy ('annihilation discs'). Upon impact with a target, the energy is unleashed fully upon a single part of the target's armor structure, totally breaking down the molecular bonds of the armor upon the impact point and severely weakening bonds across the surface of the target. Multiple hits will blast through some of the most resilient armors with little or no effort.
   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Defense
   • RANGE: 8 km in an atmosphere.
   • RATE OF FIRE: 2000 pulses per minute (33.3 pulses/second)
   • PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.
3. LA-7 Pulse Cannons (2): Two LA-7 pulse cannons are mounted on top of the head. The pulse cannon is capable of firing eight interphased bursts every second. The LA-7 has three modes of operation: manual, autonomous anti-missile, or autonomous anti-mecha.
   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault/Defense
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-missile
   • RANGE: 1000 m (in an atmosphere)
   • RATE OF FIRE: Eight bursts every second.
4. Particle Beam Sabers (2): For melee combat against enemy mecha, the Osiris III armors wield two beam sabers located in the wrists of the mecha that can be launched directly into the hand articulator of the mecha.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE MMX-81C (STANDARD):

• ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION SYSTEM: All Confederate mecha are equipped with an anti-gravity propulsion system that assists the engines in allowing the mecha to reach orbit even on planets with extreme gravitational forces. The system is good for vertical ascent/descent only and can lift the ship at speeds of up to 1,320 feet (400 m) per minute. The system will function so long as the main engines can supply energy to it.
• ACTIVE SENSOR JAMMER: The mecha mounts the Oracle VRL-422(C) active sensor jammer which can jam nearly all forms of electronic detection.
• ARMOR: The mecha's armor consists of two layers of armor. The first and undermost layer is composed of enriched neutrontium inter-weaved with mercurite fibers, which due to their natural properties block harmful electromagnetic radiation that can destroy electronic components and/or biological lifeforms. In-between the first layer and the outer layer are honeycombed neutrontium plates that are melded to the undermost layer of armor, which can cushion the concussive impact of blows on the mecha. The outermost layer is composed of Xintium alloy, the revolutionary metallic alloy that possesses an abnormal force in its molecules that regenerates molecular bonds overtime, which in turn makes the armor super resilient.
• BARRIER SHIELDS: Previously, all NDI Veritech mecha were slightly more vulnerable than enemy counterparts due to their lack of force field technologies. With the inclusion of a barrier shield on the brand-new XF-15 Gamma Fighters, the NDI Procurement Dept. decided to include barrier shields on all newly produced mecha and work to install these shielding systems on all pre-existing mecha. The force fields surround the mecha in a powerful shield that can deflect any and all manners of physical and energy attacks, but can be depleted during an attack. Given time (typically 10-15 seconds), a shield will recharge to full strength. In field tests, the shield can sustain operations after a significant barrage of attacks from an enemy mecha.
• CHAFF AND FLARE DISPENSERS AN/ALE-55: 30 chaff and 30 flares are stored in each of the lower legs.
• DAMPER FIELD GENERATOR: A by-product of antigravity (repulsor) technology, the damper field has been heralded as the best defense against scalar electrogravitational pulse weaponry, which are notorious for their ability to destroy ammunition, electronics, and organic lifeforms. While scalar EM waves penetrate conventional shielding because they can travel wherever gravity can go, the damper field uses a low-power antigravity field that negates the force of gravity and consequently provides an effective shielding system against scalar EM weapons systems.
• DEADEYE OPTICAL SENSOR CLUSTER: High-Resolution sensor clusters that allow high-resolution optics across the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet wavelengths
• ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SHIELDS: Being a fully automated weapon, most enemies will resort to using EMP weapons to render the weapon useless. However, the electronic systems of the fighter have been shielded from electromagnetic pulse weapons using internal layers of mercurite to prevent harmful radiation from harming vital equipment.
• ENERGY-RESISTANT MERCURITE COATING: Using the highly resistant material known as mercurite, this coating scrambles laser tracking and effectively HALVES all energy weapon damage. Some weaker weapons will even bounce off the mercurite coating.
• EM ABSORBING SKIN COVER: The Veritech is covered with an EM-absorbing skin cover, strongly absorbing EM radiation from radio through ultra-violet wavelengths and emitting only weakly in these wavebands.
• TACHYON COMMUNICATIONS: Long-range, directional communications system. The communications systems of NDI variable fighters are proprietary; only other friendly systems can decipher the radio's encoded transmissions.
• TACHYON TARGETING SYSTEM: Range: 100 miles* (160 km). Used for increased accuracy in the striking of enemy targets and is partly responsible for the drone's increased accuracy.
• NI-02 INERTIAL NULLIFICATION SYSTEM: The NI-02 INS is an upgraded version of the original inertial nullifier, which allows the MECHAto perform incredible feats of agility, capable of outmaneuvering or matching any enemy starfighter known.
• RADAR: Oracle GHX-42G X-Band spherical pulse-Doppler, providing long-range detection of all targets at all altitudes. Equipped with special 'stealthy' and passive modes.
• RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: Wide-band and directional radio and video telecast capabilities. Range is 750 miles or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay. The communications systems of NDI variable fighters are proprietary; that is that only other friendly systems can decipher the radio's encoded transmissions.
• SELF-DESTRUCT: To prevent capture of the drone by the enemy, the mecha is equipped with a self-destruct system. Inside the Tempest rests a 200 KT fusion bomb that is only activated during the self-destruct sequence. Not only is the Tempest completely obliterated, but it can cause significant damage to everything around it when it detonates.
• SF-24 PHANTOM CLOAKING DEVICE: Like its predecessors, the mecha is designed for maximum stealth, which allows it to strike deep into the heart of enemy forces before being detected by most forms of enemy electronic detection. The device renders the mecha invisible to all but the most advanced of electronic detection, and even then, the radar cross-section of the mecha will often throw off enemy sensors to the point that it is not considered a threat. With a new improvement, the SF-24 can also bend light around the mecha, rendering it invisible to light-based detection systems as well, such as optical and laser tracking. The SF-24, like its SF-10 predecessor, features three modes of operation. ON, which is the default setting allows the cloaking device to operate normally; OFF, in which the device is shut off and the mecha is detectable by all forms of detection; and SAFETY, in which the device emits a "4th dimensional blip", which is detectable by other NDI mecha's collision warning systems. The SAFETY mode is used for close formations where mecha proximity could potentially cause disastrous collisions.
• SMOKE SCREEN SYSTEM: The mecha can emit a thick cloud of smoke from its rear to create immediate cover. The smoke screen system can discharge a maximum of four bursts before needing to replace smoke canister. Each burst will cover a 60 ft area.

ADDENDUM: THE VF-SERIES FOLD BOOSTER

While the VF series mecha are capable of reaching high speeds in space, their range was effectively limited due to the simple fact that they still needed a mobile base of operations (usually Whirlwind, Sierra, or Ramses carriers). While the concept of carrier-based mecha remains an integral part of the Spacy combat strategy, the need to increase the operational range of the fleet's Veritech interjected the need for an optional fold booster upgrade that could be fitted to any current NDI mecha in service.

The booster took the form of a FAST (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) pack that could fit easily on the rear of the mecha in fighter mode. The pack was unoperational until activated by the pilot, at which time it drew energy from the mecha's internal reactor to power the fold capacitors. At which time, the fold booster's internal navigation computer downloaded jump coordinates from the nearest NDI Spacy ship, or could draw from 20 pre-determined jump points stored inside its own memory banks. The theoretical range of the fold booster is unlimited, but folds of more than 30 light-years have been deemed 'risky' at best by the NDI High Command. Like most other fold drives, the fold booster is capable of travel at 1 light-year per 6 minutes, which allows for extremely fast travel through hyperspace.

The booster can be jettisoned after the desired fold point has been reached and re-dock with the mecha after the mission has been completed. Initially, these boosters were developed solely for special forces units such as Striker, however nearly every front-line carrier and warship has enough fold boosters in inventory to outfit about 10% of their mecha with these devices if needed.