Asura

Asura
Production information
Manufacturer	Gibson Federated BattleMechs
Production Year	3072
Use	Line Unit
Weight Class	Medium
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	??? C-bills
Introduced
Technical specifications
Mass	1,000 kg
Top Speed	11 km/h
Armament	1x Medium Recoilless Rifle 1x Rocket Launcher 4
Armor Type	Advanced
BV (2.0)	30 57

Description

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.

While the Asura is not as well armored as the Clan Elemental, it can withstand a hit from a Clan Medium Laser. The Asura does not have any enhancements to a standard trooper's ground speed, but it can jump ninety meters. As a medium-class design, it can ride OmniMechs and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.

Weapons and Equipment

The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A Medium Recoilless Rifle has greater range and is the main weapon. Similarly, a four-pack Rocket Launcher does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but at greater range.

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 is devastating to unarmored troops and a "Firedrake" Support Needler destroys flesh very effectively. A Camo System keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39

• 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 that is especially effective at point-blank range. BV (2.0) = 43

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Record Sheets: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
• Technical Readout: 3075