Rotwang
06/16/03 06:24 PM
213.224.83.136
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KT-1 Katyusha
Chassis: Unknown Power Plant: Unknown 280 Cruising Speed: 43 Maximum Speed: 64,5 Jump Jets: none Jump Capacity: none Armor: Unknown Armament: 2 LRM 20s 2 ER Medium Lasers 2 Medium Pulse Lasers Manufacturer: Unknown Primary Factory: Unknown Communications System: Unknown Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview: The Katyusha is the first Omni developed by Randam Mechwerks. Designed to solve the problem of missile-based fire support mechs by not only allowing a broad range of missiles to be used, but also vary the missile system, tailoring the mech in the most suitable configuration. Increasing the versatility of design beyond anything previously seen in the Inner Sphere, the Katyusha is being watched by many military observers across the Inner Sphere who predict it will become a hot seller indeed.
Capabilities: The primary version is a direct knockoff of the Archer, possibly the most famous fire support mech in the Inner Sphere. Mounting the very same LRM20 racks, backed up by pairs of ER Medium Lasers and Medium Pulse lasers it can lay down a heavy barrage using most known LRM ammo types. Configuration A mounts the still underused ELRM 15 racks. Though less powerful than the LRM20, their range is unmatched by any weapon in the Inner Sphere and Clans alike. When sheer firepower is called for, the B configuration steps in. Mounting a pair of MRM40 racks this mech can deliver a massive medium range blow. Armed with twin Thunderbolt 15 launchers, version D can tear any mech to pieces with a few well placed shots, hitting with roughly the same power as a Gauss Rifle.. Finally the D configuration is a more versatile version, capable of fighting at various ranges, reserving a nasty RL20 surprise to those who stray too close, the weapons being mounted in a hidden compartiment just beneath the LRM's.
Deployment: At this the time of this writing, in late 3068, about 60 have been produced and sold mainly to houses Davion and Marik. The next batch of 60 units is being sold to Rasalhague and various mercenary units.
Battle History: The Katyusha has seen no action, but during simulated battles a lance of Katyusha's attached to a heavy mech company accounted for nearly 14 kills, 3 full kills and 11 assists with only 4 friendly losses and no Katyusha's lost.
KT-1 Katyusha
Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 3 (Omni-Mech) Equipment Mass Internal Structure: 7 Engine: 280 12 Walking MP: 4 Running MP: 6 Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks: 13(26) - Double 3 Gyro: 3 Cockpit: 3 Armor Factor: 192 12
Internal Armor Structure Value Head 3 9 Center Torso 22 28 Center Torso(rear) 9 R/L Torso 15 20 R/L Torso(rear) 5 R/L Arm 11 22 R/L Leg 15 26
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage [Pod] ER Medium Laser LA 1 1 [Pod] LRM 20 LT 5 10 [Pod] LRM 20 Ammo LT 2 2 [Pod] LRM 20 RT 5 10 [Pod] LRM 20 Ammo RT 2 2 [Pod] ER Medium Laser RA 1 1 [Pod] Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2 [Pod] Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage [Pod] ELRM 15 LT 6 12 [Pod] ELRM 15 Ammo LT 2 2 [Pod] ELRM 15 RT 6 12 [Pod] ELRM 15 Ammo RT 2 2 [Pod] ER Large Laser RA 2 5
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage [Pod] ER Medium Laser LA 1 1 [Pod] MRM 40 LT 7 12 [Pod] MRM 40 Ammo LT 2 2 [Pod] MRM 40 RT 7 12 [Pod] MRM 40 Ammo RT 2 2 [Pod] ER Medium Laser RA 1 1 [Pod] Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage [Pod] ER Medium Laser LA 1 1 [Pod] Thunderbolt 15 LT 3 11 [Pod] Thunderbolt 15 Ammo LT 2 2 [Pod] Thunderbolt 15 RT 3 11 [Pod] Thunderbolt 15 Ammo RT 2 2 [Pod] ER Large Laser RA 2 5
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage [Pod] ER Medium Laser LA 1 1 [Pod] Streak SRM 6 LA 2 4,5 [Pod] LRM 10 LT 2 5 [Pod] LRM 10 Ammo LT 1 1 [Pod] Rocket Launcher 20 LT 3 1,5 [Pod] Streak SRM 6 Ammo LT 1 1 [Pod] LRM 10 RT 2 5 [Pod] LRM 10 Ammo RT 1 1 [Pod] Rocket Launcher 20 RT 3 1,5 [Pod] Streak SRM 6 Ammo RT 1 1 [Pod] ER Medium Laser RA 1 1 [Pod] Streak SRM 6 RA 2 4,5 [Pod] ER Medium Laser CT 1 1 [Pod] ER Medium Laser CT 1 1
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Cray
06/17/03 06:39 AM
65.32.253.120
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The ELRM 15 configuration seems to have 33 tons of equipment, while the primary has 30 tons. How much pod space does the Katyusha have?
Mike Miller, Materials Engineer
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is unofficial and non-canon unless directly quoted from a published book. Random internet musings of a BattleTech writer are not canon.
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Rotwang
06/17/03 07:08 AM
213.224.83.150
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33 tons, the 3 extra heat sinks in the primary config are not fixed.
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Cray
06/17/03 04:13 PM
147.160.125.185
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Oooohhhh...I saw that...I was just, uh, testing you. Yeah. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Nice fire support mech, if I didn't say that before.
Mike Miller, Materials Engineer
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is unofficial and non-canon unless directly quoted from a published book. Random internet musings of a BattleTech writer are not canon.
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Karagin
12/24/06 06:08 PM
70.123.166.36
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Nice and simple.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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