MercTech: Jagermech

History:
Designed with the performance data of the old Rifleman anti-aircraft battlemech, the 65 ton Jagermech would attempt to rectify some of the its most glaring issues and eventually replace the maligned mech before the fall of the Star League disrupted these plans. The Jagermech would solve the major heat and ammunition problems that plagued the Rifleman, relying on an array of heat-efficient autocannons, namely a pair of class-2s and class-5s, with ample ammunition for a lengthy battle, and a pair of medium lasers for use up close, or in the event that the mech has expended all of its ammo. The sole issue the mech shares with its predecessor is its lackluster protection, with 6 tons of armor being similar to what a heavier light mech would carry, forcing the Jagermech to stay far behind the frontlines and make use of its autocannons' excellent range.

The Jagermech would be most closely associated with the Federated Suns, although the Capellan Confederation would also possess a large number during the Succession Wars, and the Draconis Combine would capture one of its factories when they would conquer Quentin during the War of 3039. A handful of variants would appear throughout the 31st Century, most notably a few 70 ton variants, along with a complete redesign produced by the Federated Commonwealth, the Jagermech III.

JM6-S:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 6 tons

Engine: Standard 260

Top Speed: 65 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 2x AC-5s w/ 2t ammo, 2x AC-2s w/ 1t ammo, 2x Medium Lasers

JM6-A:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 8 tons

Engine: Standard 260

Top Speed: 65 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 2x LRM-15s w/ 2t ammo, 2x AC-2s w/ 1t ammo, 2x Medium Lasers

JM6-DD:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Ferro-Fibrous 6.5 tons

Engine: Extra-Light 260

Top Speed: 65 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 2x Ultra AC-5s w/ 2t ammo, 2x AC-2s w/ 2t ammo, 2x Medium Pulse Lasers, 2x CASE