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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Katana''''' began its existence when the [[Draconis Combine]] was given several downgraded ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]]s by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. During negotiations in [[3035]] [[Primus of ComStar|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] gave the Combine the [[Blankenburg Technologies]] storage facility on [[Soul]] as a gesture of good faith. The facility was handed over to [[Independence Weaponry]] (although for appearance's sake it was "leased" from Blankenburg) which, beyond a treasure trove of [[lostech]] weapons, also contained a number of ''Crocketts''. IW went about reverse engineering the weapons so they could produce copies at a nearby facility for sale to other Combine manufacturers and closely examined the ''Crocketts'' for several months. After making minor modifications these 'Mechs were renamed ''Katanas'' and used to replace ''[[Charger]]s'' in several [[DCMS]] units.<ref name=TRO3050u/> + The '''''Katana''''' began its existence when the [[Draconis Combine]] was given several downgraded ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]]s by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. During negotiations in [[3035]] [[Primus (ComStar)|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] gave the Combine the [[Blankenburg Technologies]] storage facility on [[Soul]] as a gesture of good faith. The facility was handed over to [[Independence Weaponry]] (although for appearance's sake it was "leased" from Blankenburg) which, beyond a treasure trove of [[lostech]] weapons, also contained a number of ''Crocketts''. IW went about reverse engineering the weapons so they could produce copies at a nearby facility for sale to other Combine manufacturers and closely examined the ''Crocketts'' for several months. After making minor modifications these 'Mechs were renamed ''Katanas'' and used to replace ''[[Charger]]s'' in several [[DCMS]] units.<ref name=TRO3050u/> The ''Katana'' quickly become a mainstay in many of the heavier mobile line units, especially after the invention of the [[C3 computer]]. Recognizing the value in this new technology, IW quickly developed several new ''Katana'' variants which could effectively operate as part of C3 lances. When the "lease" expired and the Soul facility was returned to Blankenburg, the company hired on the entire IW ''Katana'' engineering team and entered into a technology-sharing agreement to continue production of new ''Katanas''.<ref name=TRO3050u/> The ''Katana'' quickly become a mainstay in many of the heavier mobile line units, especially after the invention of the [[C3 computer]]. Recognizing the value in this new technology, IW quickly developed several new ''Katana'' variants which could effectively operate as part of C3 lances. When the "lease" expired and the Soul facility was returned to Blankenburg, the company hired on the entire IW ''Katana'' engineering team and entered into a technology-sharing agreement to continue production of new ''Katanas''.<ref name=TRO3050u/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Katana'' shares many of the same features as the ''Crockett'', right down to the serial number. In its left torso is a [[LB_10-X_AC#Blankenburg|Blankenburg]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which draws from a two-ton ammo bin in the right torso. A pair of [[Magna Mk III]] [[Large Laser]]s split between the arms take the place of the extended-range versions found in the ''Crockett''. For close-range combat it carries two [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]]s in either side torso, with two tons of reloads concentrated in the right side, and for point-blank defense the 'Mech carries two [[Dodd]] [[Small Laser]]s mounted co-axially with the large lasers.<ref name=TRO3050u/> + The ''Katana'' shares many of the same features as the ''Crockett'', right down to the serial number. In its left torso is a [[LB_10-X_AC#Blankenburg|Blankenburg]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which draws from a two-ton ammo bin in the right torso. A pair of [[Magna Mk III]] [[Large Laser]]s split between both arms take the place of the extended-range versions found in the ''Crockett''. For close-range combat it carries two [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]]s in either side torso, with two tons of reloads concentrated in the right side, and for point-blank defense the 'Mech carries two [[Dodd]] [[Small Laser]]s mounted co-axially with the large lasers.<ref name=TRO3050u/> Just like the ''Crockett'', the ''Katana'' mounts the same [[fusion engine]] and [[jump jet]]s for similar ground speed and leaping ability. It is also protected by the same twelve and a half tons of [[Standard armor|armor]] and utilizes the same electronic systems. Unlike the original 'Mech, the ''Katana'' makes do with twenty standard [[heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3050u/> Just like the ''Crockett'', the ''Katana'' mounts the same [[fusion engine]] and [[jump jet]]s for similar ground speed and leaping ability. It is also protected by the same twelve and a half tons of [[Standard armor|armor]] and utilizes the same electronic systems. Unlike the original 'Mech, the ''Katana'' makes do with twenty standard [[heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3050u/> Line 69:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Katana''''' began its existence when the [[Draconis Combine]] was given several downgraded ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]]s by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. During negotiations in [[3035]] [[Primus | + | The '''''Katana''''' began its existence when the [[Draconis Combine]] was given several downgraded ''[[Crockett]]'' [[BattleMech]]s by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. During negotiations in [[3035]] [[Primus (ComStar)|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] gave the Combine the [[Blankenburg Technologies]] storage facility on [[Soul]] as a gesture of good faith. The facility was handed over to [[Independence Weaponry]] (although for appearance's sake it was "leased" from Blankenburg) which, beyond a treasure trove of [[lostech]] weapons, also contained a number of ''Crocketts''. IW went about reverse engineering the weapons so they could produce copies at a nearby facility for sale to other Combine manufacturers and closely examined the ''Crocketts'' for several months. After making minor modifications these 'Mechs were renamed ''Katanas'' and used to replace ''[[Charger]]s'' in several [[DCMS]] units.<ref name=TRO3050u/> |
The ''Katana'' quickly become a mainstay in many of the heavier mobile line units, especially after the invention of the [[C3 computer]]. Recognizing the value in this new technology, IW quickly developed several new ''Katana'' variants which could effectively operate as part of C3 lances. When the "lease" expired and the Soul facility was returned to Blankenburg, the company hired on the entire IW ''Katana'' engineering team and entered into a technology-sharing agreement to continue production of new ''Katanas''.<ref name=TRO3050u/> | The ''Katana'' quickly become a mainstay in many of the heavier mobile line units, especially after the invention of the [[C3 computer]]. Recognizing the value in this new technology, IW quickly developed several new ''Katana'' variants which could effectively operate as part of C3 lances. When the "lease" expired and the Soul facility was returned to Blankenburg, the company hired on the entire IW ''Katana'' engineering team and entered into a technology-sharing agreement to continue production of new ''Katanas''.<ref name=TRO3050u/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Katana'' shares many of the same features as the ''Crockett'', right down to the serial number. In its left torso is a [[LB_10-X_AC#Blankenburg|Blankenburg]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which draws from a two-ton ammo bin in the right torso. A pair of [[Magna Mk III]] [[Large Laser]]s split between | + | The ''Katana'' shares many of the same features as the ''Crockett'', right down to the serial number. In its left torso is a [[LB_10-X_AC#Blankenburg|Blankenburg]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which draws from a two-ton ammo bin in the right torso. A pair of [[Magna Mk III]] [[Large Laser]]s split between both arms take the place of the extended-range versions found in the ''Crockett''. For close-range combat it carries two [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]]s in either side torso, with two tons of reloads concentrated in the right side, and for point-blank defense the 'Mech carries two [[Dodd]] [[Small Laser]]s mounted co-axially with the large lasers.<ref name=TRO3050u/> |
Just like the ''Crockett'', the ''Katana'' mounts the same [[fusion engine]] and [[jump jet]]s for similar ground speed and leaping ability. It is also protected by the same twelve and a half tons of [[Standard armor|armor]] and utilizes the same electronic systems. Unlike the original 'Mech, the ''Katana'' makes do with twenty standard [[heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3050u/> | Just like the ''Crockett'', the ''Katana'' mounts the same [[fusion engine]] and [[jump jet]]s for similar ground speed and leaping ability. It is also protected by the same twelve and a half tons of [[Standard armor|armor]] and utilizes the same electronic systems. Unlike the original 'Mech, the ''Katana'' makes do with twenty standard [[heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3050u/> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||