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| Weight Class = Medium | | Weight Class = Medium | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| + | | Introduced = [[3072]] | ||
| Mass = 1,000 | | Mass = 1,000 | ||
| Top Speed = 10.8 | | Top Speed = 10.8 | ||
| Armament = | | Armament = | ||
| − | *1x [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium | + | *1x [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium recoilless rifle]] |
| − | *1x [[Rocket | + | *1x [[Rocket launcher 4]] |
| − | | Armor Type = [[Advanced | + | | Armor Type = [[Advanced armor]] |
| BV (2.0) = 30<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 21</ref><br>57<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 36</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 30<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 21</ref><br>57<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 36</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The closest thing the [[Demon]] | + | The closest thing the [[Demon Series]] of [[battle armor]] has to a standard, front-line model, the '''Asura''' is a medium-weight design. The [[Word of Blake]] battlesuit is named for [[w:Asura|demons]] of Hindu lore and is overwhelmingly fielded by [[Manei Domini]] troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.<ref name=TRO20>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 20</ref> |
| − | Compared to the [[Elemental ( | + | Compared to the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Clan Elemental]] the Asura is not as well armored, although its 280kg of advanced armor can withstand a hit from a Clan [[ER Medium Laser]]. The Asura does not have any enhancements to a standard trooper's ground speed but carries [[jump jet]]s to leap ninety meters at a time, matching the Elemental in terms of speed, and its weaponry has a longer reach. While only ever fielded in significant numbers by the Manei Domini, unconfirmed rumors from the [[Terra]]n resistance movement claims that regular [[Word of Blake Militia|Militia]] units also used these suit, though if true these were most likely discarded testbed models reportedly prone to glitching.<ref name=TRO20 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] mounted in the right arm serves as | + | The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] mounted in the right arm serves as its main weapon and has greater range than the Elemental's equivalent. Similarly, a [[Rocket Launcher 4]] does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but also at greater range. The left arm's [[Battle Claw]] allows the Asura to ride [[OmniMech]]s and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 20-21</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Anti-Infantry : Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]] in the right | + | *;Anti-Infantry : Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]] in the right arm is devastating to unarmored troops while a [[Firedrake Support Needler (Battle Armor)|"Firedrake" Support Needler]] in the left destroys flesh very effectively. Both arms are equipped with battle claws and a [[Camo System]] keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 37</ref> |
| − | *;SRM : As ambush variant that specializes in anti-[[Combat Vehicle|armor]] weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6 (Battle Armor)|SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] in the right arm that is especially effective at point-blank range; like the standard model it has a battle claw in the left arm. Though effective when it gets the drop on vehicles and light 'Mechs, | + | *;SRM : As ambush variant that specializes in anti-[[Combat Vehicle|armor]] weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6 (Battle Armor)|SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] in the right arm that is especially effective at point-blank range; like the standard model it has a battle claw in the left arm. Though effective when it gets the drop on vehicles and light 'Mechs, its lack of a camo system like the anti-infantry model makes victory less certain when confronted by an equivalent foe before it can get in the first strike. BV (2.0) = 43<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 38</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Asura.jpg|Original ''Asura'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 18 October 2023
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| Asura | |
| Production information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson Federated BattleMechs |
| Production Year | 3072[1] |
| Use | Line Unit |
| Weight Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Introduced | 3072 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,000 kg |
| Top Speed | 10.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Advanced armor |
| BV (2.0) | 30[2] 57[3] |
Description[edit]
The closest thing the Demon Series of battle armor has to a standard, front-line model, the Asura is a medium-weight design. The Word of Blake battlesuit is named for demons of Hindu lore and is overwhelmingly fielded by Manei Domini troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.[4]
Compared to the Clan Elemental the Asura is not as well armored, although its 280kg of advanced armor can withstand a hit from a Clan ER Medium Laser. The Asura does not have any enhancements to a standard trooper's ground speed but carries jump jets to leap ninety meters at a time, matching the Elemental in terms of speed, and its weaponry has a longer reach. While only ever fielded in significant numbers by the Manei Domini, unconfirmed rumors from the Terran resistance movement claims that regular Militia units also used these suit, though if true these were most likely discarded testbed models reportedly prone to glitching.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A Medium Recoilless Rifle mounted in the right arm serves as its main weapon and has greater range than the Elemental's equivalent. Similarly, a Rocket Launcher 4 does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but also at greater range. The left arm's Battle Claw allows the Asura to ride OmniMechs and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.[5]
Variants[edit]
- Anti-Infantry
- Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-infantry variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A Machine Gun in the right arm is devastating to unarmored troops while a "Firedrake" Support Needler in the left destroys flesh very effectively. Both arms are equipped with battle claws and a Camo System keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39[5][6]
- SRM
- As ambush variant that specializes in anti-armor weaponry, the SRM features a One-Shot SRM-6. Its main gun is a Heavy Machine Gun in the right arm that is especially effective at point-blank range; like the standard model it has a battle claw in the left arm. Though effective when it gets the drop on vehicles and light 'Mechs, its lack of a camo system like the anti-infantry model makes victory less certain when confronted by an equivalent foe before it can get in the first strike. BV (2.0) = 43[5][7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Asura from TRO:3075
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Asura
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 36
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 20
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 20-21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 37
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 38