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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Bakeneko.jpg
 
|image=Bakeneko.jpg
|name=''Bakeneko''
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|name=Bakeneko
 
|manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]]
 
|manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]]
 
|production year=3100
 
|production year=3100
 
|model=BKN-1K
 
|model=BKN-1K
 
|introduced=3100<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref>
 
|introduced=3100<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref>
|cost=13,523,090 [[C-bill]]s
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|class=Medium
|Tech Base=Mixed
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|cost=
|mech type=BattleMech
 
 
|mass=55
 
|mass=55
|chassis=[[Alshain Type N]] [[endo steel]]
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|chassis=[[Endosteel|Alshain Type N Endo Steel]]
|armor= [[StarSlab-5X]] with Clan [[CASE]]
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|armor=[[Standard Armor|StarSlab-5X]] [[CASE|w/Clan CASE]]
|engine=[[XL engine|Clan Fusion 330 XL engine]]
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|engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Clan Fusion 330 XL]]
 
|comsys=[[JNE Integrated]]
 
|comsys=[[JNE Integrated]]
 
|T&T=[[Build 3 Cat TTS]]
 
|T&T=[[Build 3 Cat TTS]]
|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s
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|heat sinks=20
 
|speed=96.8
 
|speed=96.8
 
|speed with MASC=129.0
 
|speed with MASC=129.0
|jumpjets=[[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]]
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|speed with TSM=
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|jumpjets=6
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
* 1x Clan [[large pulse laser]]
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*1x [[Large Pulse Laser|Clan Large Pulse Laser]]
* 1x [[Light PPC]] with [[PPC capacitor]]
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*1x [[Light PPC]] [[PPC Capacitor|/with Capacitor]]
* 1x [[ER medium laser]]
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*1x [[ER Medium Laser]]
* 2x [[MML-3]]s
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*2x [[MML-3|MML-3s]]
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref name=HWOTREp106+>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106–107, 110: "BKN-1K Bakeneko"</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Battle Value.</ref>
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}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[thirty-second century]] in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]' [[Eleventh Ghost]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100.  During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production lines were destroyed.
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The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a Medium Class [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[32nd Century]]. The 'Mech was conceived in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire-support and skirmisher with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]'s [[11th Ghost]] and [[5th Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[2nd Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100.  During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the Bakeneko's production lines were destroyed.  
  
The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/>
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The Bakeneko had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 36, 106 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Background information regarding the 'Mech and the factory's destruction in the 2nd Combine-Dominion War.</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters.
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The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage.
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Using a Clan built 330-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine and an Inner Sphere Endosteel chassis, the Bakeneko was able carry large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed. It was also fitted with MASC, giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental Jump Jets.  
  
The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/>
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The Bakeneko's main weaponry comes from an arm mounted Clan produced Large Pulse Laser and a Light PPC enhanced with a PPC Capacitor. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of 3-tubed Shigunga-Light Multi-Missile Launcher, each supplied by a ton of ammunition.  The launcher provides supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short range a head mounted Extended-Range Medium Laser provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of StarSlab-5X Class Armor, with Clan CASE installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC Capacitor.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Stats and what makes it tick.</ref>
  
==Related BattleMechs==
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==Notes==
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' - First introduced by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2568]] the 45-ton ''Phoenix Hawk'' is one of the most well-known [[BattleMechs]] in the [[Inner Sphere]].
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As of this writing, it is not known if the Bakeneko was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece.  
 
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC]]'' - Clan-produced 80-ton upgrade of the venerable ''Phoenix Hawk''.
 
 
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk L]]'' - With similar weapons, movement profile, and appearance to the standard ''Phoenix Hawk'', the ''Phoenix Hawk L'' is 10 tons lighter and is used extensively by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 30</ref>
 
 
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'' - Land-Air 'Mech version of the original Phoenix Hawk, which can transform from 'Mech to [[aerospace fighter]].
 
  
==Notes==
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The Record Sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the source book, Historical: Wars of the Republic Era.
* As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece.
 
* The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
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*''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
 
  
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