BattleMech Technical Readout
                     Custom* Weapons

Type/Model:    Quickdraw QKD-8Z
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3072
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 3, Standard design

Mass:          60 tons
Chassis:       Technicron Type E Endo Steel
Power Plant:   300 VOX Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     4 Chilton 460 Mk. II Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type:    Riese-475 Standard
Armament:      
  3 Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers
  3 Marklin Mini Missile 3-Rack MML3 (LRM)s*
  1 Marklin Mini Missile 3-Rack MML3 (SRM)*
  1 Kallon Sure-Shot C3-SU C³ Slave Unit
Manufacturer:  Technicron Manufacturing
  Location:    Terra
Communications System:  Garret T60 FasScan w/ C3
Targeting & Tracking System:  Dynatec MissileTrac X

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==Overview:==
  The OKD-8Z is a simple refit by the Republic to upgrade and modernize
second-line Quickdraws in its forces.

==Capabilities:==
The QKD-8Z has much influence from its original predecessor, the QKD-4G. With
the use of endo steel and double heat sinks, tonnage is freed up to
significantly increase the Quickdraw's firepower. The armor is up to 12 tons,
most notably its rear which is just as heavily armored as mechs 30 tons
heavier. The only notable advantage lost is a single jump jet reducing its
jump capability to 120 meters.

The -8Z's primary weapon is four Marklin Mini Missile 3-Rack multi-missile
launchers. Originally designers wanted to install a single larger MML in the
left torso, but decided on the current arrangement to simplify the ammunition
bins and logistics. Two are located in the left torso and one each in the
center and right torso. Three tons of ammo are supplied, typically 2 bins for
long range and 1 for short range, and  protected by case. Secondary armament
consists of a Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers mounted on each arm and one in the
right torso mounted forward. Finally, a Kallon Sure-Shot C3-SU C³ Slave Unit
is installed in the head for incorporation into C3 enabled lances.

==Variants:==
There have been 2 simple variants. The C3 slave is removed for another rear
facing extended range medium laser in the right torso. Another version simply
replaces the C3 slave with another ton of missile ammo.

==Deployment==
With the armor arrangment and manuverability, it is therorized the -8Z is ment
to be a mobile striker, getting behind enemy lines to attack from the rear. 

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Type/Model:    Quickdraw QKD-8Z
Mass:          60 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  99 pts Endo Steel            14      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        300 Fusion                    6     19.00
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   4
Heat Sinks:     12 Double [24]               0      2.00
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:  192 pts Standard              0     12.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             20         27      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 12      
   L/R Side Torso:           14      18/18      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):            10/10      
   L/R Arm:                  10      18/18      
   L/R Leg:                  14      26/26      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1.00
1 MML3 (LRM)*            RT      2   80      4      3.50
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser        RT      5           1      1.00
2 MML3 (LRM)s*           LT      4           4      3.00
1 MML3 (SRM)*            CT      2   33      3      2.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
1 C³ Slave Unit          HD      0           1      1.00
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
4 Standard Jump Jets:                        4      4.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT)
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TOTALS:                         23          66     60.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          12       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6,394,560 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,311  (+106 for C³)
Cost per BV:       4,877.62
Weapon Value:      1,193 / 1,193 (Ratio = .91 / .91)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 18;  MRDmg = 12;  LRDmg = 4
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 5/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/3/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 13
                   Specials: c3s