Tai-sho (BattleMech)
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see Tai-sho (rank).
Tai-sho | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Independence Weaponry |
Production Year | Introduction Year::3061[1] |
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 |
Communications System | Garret T-19G w/dual C3 Computer |
Targeting Tracking System | Cat's Eyes |
Heat Sinks | 13 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 54.0 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,518[2][3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,774[4] |
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.
Weapons and Equipment
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.
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[5]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Tai-sho (BattleMech)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 179
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 180 - New Variant of Tai-sho now has record sheet.