Tai-Sho (BattleMech)
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see Tai-sho (rank).
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| Tai-sho | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Independence Weaponry |
| Model | TSH-7S |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 13,738,100 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Star League XT |
| Armor | Durallex Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,518[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,774[2] |
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[edit] Description
The Tai-sho is designed to link an entire C3 equipped company together. To do this, the Tai-sho carries two C3 master computers. The Tai-sho is built on a Star League XT chassis that carries a Strand 255 fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h while also adding to the durability of the design. The 'Mech is protected with fifteen tons of Durallex Ferro-Fibrous armor and also has CASE in its right torso to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion. To dissipate waste heat, the Tai-sho is equipped with thirteen double heat sinks. The Tai-sho is a powerful command 'Mech when combined with other C3 equipped 'Mechs and can even hold its own in most one-on-one engagements.
[edit] Armament
The Tai-sho concentrates on keeping an enemy at long range and using targeting data from friendly units to enhance its long range capabilities. The primary weapons it carries are a pair of Lord's Light 2 ER PPCs capable of keeping an adversary at arms reach. These are backed up by an Imperator Automatic Ultra Autocannon/10 which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon.
[edit] Variants
- TSH-8S - This Variant replaces the two ER PPCs with Heavy PPCs, while replacing the dual C3 masters with a C3 slave, and adds a heavy duty gyro. BV (2.0) = 2,001[3]
[edit] References
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 179
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 180 - New Variant of Tai-sho now has record sheet.
