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Vortex VTX-7M ParasiteMech

Vortex VTX-7M Parasite

very rare medium-class mech — 55 tons

Armor: 180

Heat Capacity: 32

Speed: 10

Jump Jets: No

Weapon Systems

Plasma Laser Cannon (right arm)3d8 plasma +9 heat
Iodized Pulse Rifle (left arm)2d10 ion +6 heat
Typhoon Missile Backpack (center torso)4d6 explosive +5 heat
Power Lance Array (x2) (right torso)2d12 emp +8 heat

Special Systems

Adaptive Force Shield Generator, Targeting Computer Mk.IV, Energy Siphon Relay, CASE II (torso)

Activated: Force Field: Once per round, activate the Adaptive Force Shield. The mech gains +60 temporary armor until the start of its next turn. Generates 4 heat.
On Hit: Power Lance Siphon: On a hit with the Power Lance Array, drain 1d6 heat from the target mech and reduce this mech's current heat by that amount.
On Critical Hit: Iodized Pulse Overload: On a critical hit with the Iodized Pulse Rifle, the target mech's weapons generate +3 additional heat on their next activation.
Passive: Missile Barrage: The Typhoon Missile Backpack may target up to 2 separate enemies within range. Split the 4d6 damage dice between targets.
On Overheat: Plasma Venting: When this mech overheats, it may vent plasma as a free action dealing 2d6 plasma damage to all adjacent enemies.

The VTX-7M Parasite is a 55-ton medium mech built around energy disruption and suppression. It carries four weapon systems with a combined heat output of 28, within its 32-point heat capacity. Each round, the pilot may fire any combination of weapons as long as total heat generated does not exceed remaining heat capacity. Heat dissipates at 10 points per round. The Force Field ability costs 4 heat and must be declared at the start of the pilot's turn. Power Lance Array projectiles launch from shoulder hardpoints and resolve as ranged melee (range 3). The Typhoon Missile Backpack has a minimum range of 2 and maximum range of 18 hexes. The Iodized Pulse Rifle ignores light cover. Overheating (exceeding heat capacity) triggers a shutdown roll (DC 14) or activates Plasma Venting.

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Text: Claude Sonnet 4.6Image: GPT Image 1Style: Cyberpunk

“A medium class assault mech with a missile launching backpack, power stealing lances that launch out of the shoulders, a force field ability, an iodized pulse rifle, and a plasma laser cannon.”