Arbalest
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| Arbalest | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Nova Cat |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Star League NCX |
| Armor | Irece Standard |
| Engine | Vlar 125 |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 974 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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[edit] Description
The Arbalest was first used during the Word of Blake's Jihad as Clan Nova Cat sought to improve its second-line forces. Its long-range firepower makes up for its relatively slow speed. Some of the variants of the Arbalest make up for this with a MASC system. The Arbalest is manufactured on the Nova Cat's enclave capital Irece in the Draconis Combine and can be found throughout the post jihad Inner Sphere.
[edit] Armament
The Arbalest is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range. The 'Mech uses its twin LRM 10 launchers to keep an enemy at range. The Arbalest is capable of defending itself at short range with its pair of ER Medium Lasers.
[edit] Variants
- Arbalest 2 - The Arbalest 2 removes one of the LRM launchers to add a MASC system. In doing this the 'Mech is capable of disengaging an enemy that may be beyond its combat capabilities much easier than the standard Arbalest. BV (1.0) = 968
- WX859-07C - The Kell Hounds' James Odom used a heavily modifed Arbalest that swapped out the standard engine and MASC system with a Vlar 125 Fusion XL and Leaper Model L5 Jump Jets. It also sports two Series 1b ER Small Lasers and two Pattern J6c Streak SRM-6 Launchers. BV = ???
[edit] References
- Janis Nova Cat's Dossier
- Bart Bradshaw's Dossier
- Danni Haag's Dossier
- James Odom's Dossier
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
