Deva

Deva
Deva
Production information
Manufacturer Gibson Federated BattleMechs[1]

Martinson Armaments[1]

Production Year 3069[2]
Model C-DVA-O[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 19,103,963 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere OmniMech
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Celestial Series DV1E
Armor Durallex Divine Protector
Engine Inspiration 280 Light Fusion
Communications System Master's Voice Cel-Alpha
Targeting Tracking System Master's Sight 1-Omega
Heat Sinks 11 double
Speed 64 km/h
Armament

Fixed Equipment

Primary (Invictus) Configuration

BV (2.0) 1,584[1][3]


Description[edit]

Another of the Word of Blake's Celestial series OmniMechs, the Deva (named for celestial beings from the Hindu belief system) also makes extensive use of new technologies. It is built with a light fusion engine, a heavy-duty gyro that can take half again as much punishment as its standard counterpart, and the small cockpit common to all of the Celestials. All of these brand new pieces make the Endo Steel frame they are assembled on seem normal by comparison. The tough 'Mech is protected by thirteen and a half tons of standard armor. It also uses the C3i Computer ubiquitous to the Celestials.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Invictus model makes good use of its C3i Computer with a Gauss rifle and a trio of Light PPCs. Obviously meant as a direct-fire support model, the inclusion of the Retractable Blade is somewhat confusing to outsiders, as is the paltry ton of ammunition devoted to the design's main gun. The 'Mech shields its Manei Domini pilot from the potentially dangerous Gauss rifle with CASE in its right side.

Alternate Configurations[edit]

  • Alternate Configuration B (Infernus
    Meant to stay a good distance back from enemy units, the Deva B carries an ER PPC in each arm. The Infernus adds five heat sinks, leaving the MechWarrior with no real heat concerns. Adding to that, a Targeting Computer makes the cannons even more accurate. A pair of Medium Pulse Lasers that also benefit from the advanced computer can be utilized should an enemy get within range. Defensively, a Guardian ECM Suite ensures that enemies cannot benefit from electronics against the Deva or its nearby allies.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,713[1][5]
  • Alternate Configuration C (Comminus
    The Comminus variant is designed to mix it up close to enemies, a task it is aided in by the mobility that jump jets give it. An Ultra Autocannon/20 is still the most powerful gun in the Inner Sphere's arsenal. A three-ton, CASE-protected ammunition bin keeps it in supply, though a MechWarrior should not waste shots. For that, he or she can utilize the trio of ER Medium Laser and the single ER Small, partly cooled by two extra double heat sinks. Like the Infernus, the Deva C is protected by an ECM Suite.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,749[1] or 1,743[6]
  • Alternate Configuration D (Luminos
    This configuration has enough weapons to feel at home at range or up close. Like the Comminus variant, it mounts enough jump jets to leap up to 120 meters at a time. For long-range combat, the Deva D mounts a Heavy PPC. In close, two ER Mediums and four Medium Pulse Lasers can quickly disable an opponent. An additional ER Medium and an ER Small protect the 'Mech's rear, while five extra double heat help alleviate the massive heat production.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,711[1][7]
  • Alternate Configuration E (Eminus
    The centerpiece of the Deva E is an experimental Thunderbolt 15. Similar to the Invictus variant, the Eminus mounts four Light PPCs and only carries eight rounds for its largest gun. In place of the primary configuration's Retractable Blade, the Deva E carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers, though one arm is left free of weapons. Two extra double heat sinks and CASE are also carried.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,686[1][8]
  • Alternate Configuration U (Exanimus
    This variant is equipped with four UMUs that allow it to move through the water at 46 km/h. To make the best use of this speed, the Deva Exanimus carries a pair of LRT-15s in one arm and a trio of ER Medium Lasers in the other. A single ER Small Laser finishes off the offensive capability of this model. BV (2.0) = 1,685[11]

Custom Configurations[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Deva has the following Design Quirks:[13]

Sightings[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 144–145: "CC-DVA-O Deva"
  2. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 135
  3. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 164
  4. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 165
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 166
  6. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 167
  7. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 168
  8. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 169
  9. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 163
  10. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 170
  11. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 97
  12. Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, pp. 45, 106.
  13. BattleMech Manual, p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Deva Entry.
  14. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"

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