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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Akuma.gif
 
|image=Akuma.gif
|name=''Akuma''
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|name=Akuma
|manufacturer=[[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name=TRCIp178f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 178–179: "AKU-1X Akuma"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
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|manufacturer=[[Independence Weaponry]]
 
|production year=3058
 
|production year=3058
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3691/akuma-aku-1x MUL online profile for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3691/akuma-aku-1x MUL online profile for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=AKU-1X<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|model=AKU-1X
 
|cost= 9,517,480 C-bills
 
|cost= 9,517,480 C-bills
 
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
 
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mech type=BattleMech
|feet=biped
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|feet=2
 
|mass=90
 
|mass=90
|chassis=[[Foundation AKU Endo Steel]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|chassis=Foundation AKU [[Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Durallex Special Heavy]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|armor=Durallex Special Heavy
|engine=[[GM 270]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|engine=[[GM 270]]
|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]]
|T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]]
|heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|heat sinks=13 [[Double heat sinks]]
|speed=54<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|speed=54.0
|armament= <ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|armament=
* 1x [[ER PPC]]
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*1x [[ER PPC]]
* 1x [[medium pulse laser]]
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*1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
* 1x [[Streak SRM-4]]
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*1x [[Streak SRM-4]]
* 1x [[medium laser]]
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*1x [[Medium Laser]]
* 1x [[MRM-30]]
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*1x [[MRM-30]]
* 1x [[LB 10-X autocannon]]
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*1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]
* 1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
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*1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
|BV (1.0)= 1,535<ref name=TRO3067p96f>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 96-97, "Akuma 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=CO124>''Combat Operations'', p. 124</ref>
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|BV (1.0)= 1,535<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 96-97, "Akuma 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=CO124>''Combat Operations'', p. 124</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,959<ref name=TRCIp178f />
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|BV (2.0)=
 
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}}  
 
:''For the DCMS MechWarrior, see [[Jerry Akuma]].''
 
:''For the DCMS MechWarrior, see [[Jerry Akuma]].''
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
Created in [[Introduction Year::3058]] in response to a call from [[Theodore Kurita]] to build more cost-effective [[BattleMechs]] with which to combat the [[Clans]], the '''Akuma''' (meaning "Devil" in Japanese) was designed by [[Independence Weaponry]] as a low-cost alternative to their ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' variant. The ''Akuma'' actually shares several components with the ''Atlas'' and, much like that design, also features a head design intended to evoke fear in its enemies. The ''Akuma'' is built on a Foundation AKU [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a rugged and reliable GM 270 [[fusion engine]] that allows the 'Mech to reach a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The 'Mech has thirteen [[double heat sink]]s to dissipate waste heat and carries seventeen and a half tons of Durallex Special Heavy armor for protection from enemy fire.<ref name=TRO3067p96f/>
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Created in [[Introduction Year::3058]] in response to a call from [[Theodore Kurita]] to build more cost-effective [[BattleMechs]] with which to combat the [[Clans]], the '''Akuma''' (meaning "Devil" in Japanese) was designed by [[Independence Weaponry]] as a low-cost alternative to their ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' variant. The ''Akuma'' actually shares several components with the ''Atlas'' and, much like that design, also features a head design intended to evoke fear in its enemies. The ''Akuma'' is built on a Foundation AKU [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a rugged and reliable GM 270 [[fusion engine]] that allows the 'Mech to reach a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The 'Mech has thirteen [[double heat sink]]s to dissipate waste heat and carries seventeen and a half tons of Durallex Special Heavy armor for protection from enemy fire.<ref name=TRO3067/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Akuma'' carries a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and a powerful [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] as its primary long-range weapons. The latter weapon gives it a good amount of flexibility in engaging targets as the autocannon can fire both solid and cluster ammunition. For medium to close range combat, the ''Akuma'' has a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-30]] launcher and two highly accurate short range missile launchers produced by [[Guided Technologies]]; a 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-6]] and a 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. Finally, a [[Victory 23R]] [[medium laser]] and a [[Victory Heartbeat]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] round out the ''Akuma''s eclectic and effective weapons payload.<ref name=TRO3067p96f/>
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The ''Akuma'' carries a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] and a powerful [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] as its primary long-range weapons. The latter weapon gives it a good amount of flexibility in engaging targets as the autocannon can fire both solid and cluster ammunition. For medium to close range combat, the ''Akuma'' has a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-30]] launcher and two highly accurate short range missile launchers produced by [[Guided Technologies]]; a 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-6]] and a 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. Finally, a [[Victory 23R]] [[Medium Laser]] and a [[Victory Heartbeat]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] round out the ''Akuma''s eclectic and effective weapons payload.<ref name=TRO3067/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; AKU-1XJ : A jump-capable variant of the ''Akuma'', the 1XJ can jump up to ninety meters by sacrificing heat dissipation capacity and firepower. The 'Mech has only ten double heat sinks and completely changes its weapons array. The only long-range weapon it carries is an [[ER Large Laser]]. The MRM-30 has been upgraded to an [[MRM-40]] launcher. For overwhelming close-range firepower, the 1XJ carries an [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] in place of the class-10 version and has two Medium Pulse Lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name=TRCIp178f /> BV (1.0) = 1,649<ref name=CO124/>, BV (2.0) =2,203<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 169</ref>
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*;AKU-1XJ : A jump-capable variant of the ''Akuma'', the 1XJ can jump up to ninety meters by sacrificing heat dissipation capacity and firepower. The 'Mech has only ten double heat sinks and completely changes its weapons array. The only long range weapon it carries is an [[ER Large Laser]]. The MRM-30 has been upgraded to an [[MRM-40]] launcher. For overwhelming close range firepower, the 1XJ carries an [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] in place of the class-10 version and has two Medium Pulse Lasers and an [[ER Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,649<ref name=CO124/>, BV (2.0) =2,203<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 169</ref>
  
*; AKU-2X : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, the 2X retains the [[LB 10-X]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]] of the 1X while carrying a larger [[MRM-40]] rack enhanced by an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Apollo FCS]]. The remaining weaponry is replaced with a [[Heavy PPC]] and a [[C3 slave]]. A [[Compact Gyro]] increases survivability. BV (2.0) =2,122<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 170</ref>
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*;AKU-2XC : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, this ''Akuma'' model uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Apollo FCS]] for its [[MRM-40]]. It also carries a [[C3 Boosted Slave]], [[Angel ECM Suite]], and [[Coolant Pod]] to offset the loss of a heat sink. In place of the standard ER PPC is a [[Snub-Nose PPC]]. A [[Compact Gyro]] increases survivability. BV (2.0) = 2,134<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 114</ref>
  
*; AKU-2XC : An offshoot of the 2X, this ''Akuma'' model keeps the [[MRM-40]], [[Apollo FCS]], and [[LB 10-X]] of the earlier variant. A second [[Medium Pulse Laser]] joins the first, and it also carries a [[C3 boosted slave]], [[Angel ECM Suite]], and a [[Coolant Pod]] to offset the loss of a heat sink. A [[Snub-Nose PPC]] replaces the [[Heavy PPC]].  The protection is further enhanced through the use of CASE. BV (2.0) = 2,134<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 114</ref>
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*;AKU-2XK : This variant, also introduced during the Jihad, replaces all the existing weaponry for a C3 Slave, [[Heavy PPC]], [[Rotary AC/5]], two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, an [[ER Medium Laser]], and a pair of [[MML-9]] launchers. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to disrupt electronic warfare systems. Like the AKU-2XC, it uses a Compact Gyro. BV (2.0) = 2,170<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 171</ref>
 
 
*; AKU-2XK : This variant, also introduced during the Jihad, replaces all the existing weaponry for a C3 slave, [[Heavy PPC]], [[Rotary AC/5]], two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, an [[ER medium laser]], and a pair of [[MML-9]] launchers. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to disrupt electronic warfare systems. Like the AKU-2XC, it uses a Compact Gyro. The protection is further enhanced through the use of CASE. BV (2.0) = 2,170<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 171</ref>
 
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Akuma'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Akuma.</ref>
 
The ''Akuma'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Akuma.</ref>
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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*[[Easy to Maintain]]
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' - The [[Draconis Combine]] created the ''Akuma'' as an inexpensive alternative to the venerable ''Atlas''. As such, the design shares similar traits like the well-known "death's head" of the design.
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''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' - The [[Draconis Combine]] created the ''Akuma'' as an inexpensive alternative to the venerable ''Atlas''. As such, the design shares similar traits like the well-known "death's head" of the design.
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
* The ''Akuma'' initially received the [[Distracting]] Design Quirk in addition to the Easy to Maintain Design Quirk in the Beta version of the ''[[BattleTech Manual]]''; the Distracting Design Quirk was removed in the later official release of the book.
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The ''Akuma'' initially received the [[Distracting]] Design Quirk in addition to the Easy to Maintain Design Quirk in the Beta version of the ''[[BattleTech Manual]]''; the Distracting Design Quirk was removed in the later official release of the book.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:FMDC Akuma.jpg|Original AKU-1X ''Akuma'' from ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine|FM:DC]]''
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Image:FMDC Akuma.jpg|AKU-1X ''Akuma''
File:Akuma.gif|''Akuma'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
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[[Category:90 ton BattleMechs]]
[[Category:'Mechs]]
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[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]]

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