Rotwang
01/21/07 11:13 AM
213.118.80.2
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BattleMech Technical Readout
Type/Model: Kama KT-1K
Tech: Inner Sphere / 3055
Config: Biped BattleMech
Rules: Level 2, Standard design
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 240 Pitban XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 64,8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97,2 km/h
Jump Jets: 6 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor Type: Standard
Armament:
1 MRM 40
1 Medium Laser
Manufacturer: (Unknown)
Location: (Unknown)
Communications System: (Unknown)
Targeting & Tracking System: (Unknown)
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==Overview:==
Originally known as the Fistfighter it was a medium mech based on the Jenner's
weapon loadout, mouting 6 medium lasers and a small laser. Unfortunately the
generated heat proved too much for this design, mounting conventional heat
sinks. All six prototypes were retained at the original factory for testing
new components and technology. One Fistfighter became the first Kuritan mech
to be outfitted with the new triple strength myomer. It caused major stress
fractures in the internal structure, forcing the replacement with the
stronger, but bulkier Endo Steel system.
By 3054, a new version appeared that mounted The Draconis Combine's latest
weapon system, the MRM launcher.
==Capabilities:==
The Kama carries impressive firepower for a mech its size. The huge MRM 40 is
more often seen on Heavy and Assault mechs. The MRM40 is capable of
overwhelming light, while it can inflict heavy damage on heavier machines.
Able to engage enemy mechs at medium ranges, it is very suitable for
operations in broken terrain such as forests or hills, where it can retreat
behind cover. Lacking suitable secondary weapons the Kama is not suited for
urban combat and is vulnerable to infantry attacks.
The Kama is designed to operate alongside close range assault mechs such as
the Hunchback and Javelin.
==Battle History:==
Although some were sceptical of the Kama's abilities. But the design proved
itself quite capable in the Chaos March and during Operation Bulldog.
During one encounter a pair of Kama backed up by a Grand Dragon and a Wolftrap
encountered a pair of Cauldron Born. Though one Kama and the Wolftrap were
badly damaged and were forced to withdraw, the remaining Kama fired several
shots at one of the Cauldron Born, hitting the cockpit several times, badly
injuring the pilot. It was then able to pounce the other Caultron Born,
causing a fatal ammo hit.
Another encounter in the Chaos March between a Kama and a Crusader. Both
mechs fought each other in a dense swamp. The Crusader soon became stuck,
having emptied his LRM racks taking potshots at the Kama, it moved in for the
kill and attacked it in the back. Unable to turn to protect its back, the
Crusader surrendered.
==Variants:==
Though it has proven able enough, some feel the Kama is too one-sided. A
proposed variant switches to an MRM30 and adds another medium laser.
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Type/Model: Kama KT-1K
Mass: 40 tons
Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 67 pts Endo Steel 14 2,00
(Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 3 LA, 1 RA, 3 RT, 2 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine: 240 XL Fusion 12 6,00
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 6
Heat Sinks: 10 Double [20] 3 ,00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT)
Gyro: 4 3,00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3,00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 ,00
Armor Factor: 128 pts Standard 0 8,00
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 12 16
Center Torso (Rear): 5
L/R Side Torso: 10 14/14
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 5/5
L/R Arm: 6 11/11
L/R Leg: 10 19/19
Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
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1 MRM 40 RA 12 12 9 14,00
(Ammo Locations: 2 RT)
1 Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
6 Standard Jump Jets: 6 3,00
(Jump Jet Loc: 3 LT, 3 RT)
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TOTALS: 15 70 40,00
Crits & Tons Left: 8 ,00
Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 6.731.760 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1.124
Cost per BV: 5.989,11
Weapon Value: 820 / 820 (Ratio = ,73 / ,73)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 21; MRDmg = 9; LRDmg = 1
BattleForce2: MP: 6J, Armor/Structure: 3/2
Damage PB/M/L: 4/2/-, Overheat: 0
Class: MM; Point Value: 11
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Karagin
01/21/07 11:43 AM
70.123.166.36
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While I am not a big fan of the MRMs, this mech seems set up to use them correctly.
So what happen to the other prototypes?
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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Rotwang
01/21/07 11:57 AM
213.118.80.2
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The prototypes are still at the factory, most have been built and rebuilt over the years for a wide range of tests.
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KamikazeJohnson
01/21/07 03:38 PM
207.161.41.128
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Hmmm...Great minds must think alike...here's one I whipped up quite a while back...
VSH-7U Vishnu
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Unknown
Power Plant: Unknown 200 XL
Cruising Speed: 53.75
Maximum Speed: 86
Jump Jets: none
Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Unknown
Armament:
1 ER Large Laser
1 MRM 40
1 Medium Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
VSH-7U Vishnu
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 2
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: - EndoSteel 2
Engine: 200 XL 4.5
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 11(22) - Double 1
Gyro: 2
Cockpit: 3
Armor Factor: 120 7.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 17
Center Torso(rear) 6
R/L Torso 10 13
R/L Torso(rear) 3
R/L Arm 6 12
R/L Leg 10 16
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
Medium Laser LA 1 1
MRM 40 LT 7 12
MRM 40 Ammo LT 2 2
ER Large Laser RA 2 5
Needless to say, I like it  (yours and mine!)
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Karagin
01/21/07 05:47 PM
70.123.166.36
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Both are nice.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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coldwave
01/21/07 06:56 PM
216.67.46.107
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Hmmm, I have to say I like it. Much like Karagin, MRM's aren't my thing, but this mech really uses them exactly as they're supposed to be. Good job.
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JackGarrity
01/22/07 02:07 AM
71.207.203.207
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*nods* hai, is good design; perhaps not frontline DCMS , but certainly a well made build; basic, functional and impressive. Any design that survied TFS is a worthy mech to look into.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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