Asura
Asura | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | Gibson Federated BattleMechs |
Production Year | 3072[1] |
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 | |
Armor Type | Advanced |
BV (2.0) | 30[2] 57[3] |
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.[4]
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.[4]
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.[5]
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[5][6]
Notes
References
- ↑ 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