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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Bloodkite.jpg | |image=Bloodkite.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Blood Kite | + | |name=''Blood Kite'' |
|manufacturer=[[York BattleMech Y3 Facility]] | |manufacturer=[[York BattleMech Y3 Facility]] | ||
| − | | | + | | production year=2907 |
| − | | | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3836/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|cost= 9,691,225 C-bills | |cost= 9,691,225 C-bills | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=85 | |mass=85 | ||
| − | |chassis=York XT | + | |chassis=[[York XT]] |
| − | |armor=Compound 12A1 Standard | + | |armor=[[Compound 12A1 Standard]] with [[CASE]] |
| − | |engine=255 Standard | + | |engine=[[255 Standard]] |
| + | |comsys=[[York Y3-Com]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[York Y3 T&T]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks= 21 [[Double heat sinks]] | ||
|speed=54 | |speed=54 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=Clan Series Type 3 Assault | + | |jumpjets=[[Clan Series Type 3 Assault]] |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
*3x [[ER Large Laser]]s | *3x [[ER Large Laser]]s | ||
*3x [[LRM-15]]s | *3x [[LRM-15]]s | ||
*3x [[SRM-4]]s | *3x [[SRM-4]]s | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=2,484 | + | |BV (1.0)=2,484<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 129</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=2,776 | |BV (2.0)=2,776 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The ''Blood Kite'' eschews the use of expensive technology and weapons, only making use of an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure to save weight. It contains as much standard armor as the engineers could fit onto the eighty-five ton frame, as well as [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to ninety meters at a time. | The ''Blood Kite'' eschews the use of expensive technology and weapons, only making use of an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure to save weight. It contains as much standard armor as the engineers could fit onto the eighty-five ton frame, as well as [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to ninety meters at a time. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Blood Kite'' does not use advanced electronic targeting systems or expensive weaponry. For long range, it mounts a trio of Series 7K [[ER Large Laser]]s and three Type XV [[LRM-15]] launchers. The missile launchers each contain enough ammunition for protracted engagements, though the twenty-one [[double heat sink]]s preclude continuous fire of all six weapons. At short range, three SEP Class [[SRM-4]] launchers give the [['Mech]] the ability to score critical damage against exposed components. | + | The ''Blood Kite'' does not use advanced electronic targeting systems or expensive weaponry. For long range, it mounts a trio of [[Series 7K]] [[ER Large Laser]]s and three [[Type XV]] [[LRM-15]] launchers. The missile launchers each contain enough ammunition for protracted engagements, though the twenty-one [[double heat sink]]s preclude continuous fire of all six weapons. At short range, three [[SEP Class]] [[SRM-4]] launchers give the [['Mech]] the ability to score critical damage against exposed components. |
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *;Blood Kite 2 : This more recent variant keeps only two [[LRM-15]]s from the original armament, each of which are slaved to an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. Added to them are three [[ER PPC]]s. This expensive weaponry is in violation of Khan Boques' directive, though the powerful design may prove worthwhile. No heat sinks were added, so the 'Mech is prone to overheating. It also carries a [[Light Active Probe]] in the head. BV (1.0) = 2,901<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 110</ref>, BV (2.0)= 3,122<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 223</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Blood Kite'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blood Kite.</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | *[[Rugged|Rugged(2)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | * Blood Spirit Khan [[Karianna Schmitt]] piloted a Blood Kite during the [[Great Refusal]]<ref>''Prince of Havoc'', chapter 3 through 13</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | '' | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Blutmilan'''''. |
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Blood_Kite_FMCrusaderClans.png|Original ''Blood Kite'' from ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans|FM:CClans]]'' | ||
| + | File:Bloodkite.jpg|''Blood Kite'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 20 February 2024
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| Blood Kite | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | York BattleMech Y3 Facility |
| Production Year | 2907[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 9,691,225 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | York XT |
| Armor | Compound 12A1 Standard with CASE |
| Engine | 255 Standard |
| Communications System | York Y3-Com |
| Targeting Tracking System | York Y3 T&T |
| Heat Sinks | 21 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Clan Series Type 3 Assault |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 2,484[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,776 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Blood Kite is a BattleMech that was designed on the orders of Clan Blood Spirit Khan Ceana Boques following the deployment of the OmniMech by Clan Coyote in 2854. Because Khan Boques expected the Trials for the OmniMech technology to escalate to the point that her small Clan's touman would not be able to compete, she ordered her scientist caste to rethink the way they designed 'Mechs. Boques dictated that this design philosophy was to conform to four points that seem like they would be common sense: be as cheap as is reasonable, have a reasonable chance of surviving an engagement, sustain a steady barrage, and be as efficient as possible. In fact, many prior designs created by the Clan's scientists violated many or all of these principles. The cream of this crop was the Blood Kite, which debuted in the early part of the thirtieth century.
The Blood Kite eschews the use of expensive technology and weapons, only making use of an Endo Steel internal structure to save weight. It contains as much standard armor as the engineers could fit onto the eighty-five ton frame, as well as jump jets that propel it up to ninety meters at a time.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Blood Kite does not use advanced electronic targeting systems or expensive weaponry. For long range, it mounts a trio of Series 7K ER Large Lasers and three Type XV LRM-15 launchers. The missile launchers each contain enough ammunition for protracted engagements, though the twenty-one double heat sinks preclude continuous fire of all six weapons. At short range, three SEP Class SRM-4 launchers give the 'Mech the ability to score critical damage against exposed components.
Variants[edit]
- Blood Kite 2
- This more recent variant keeps only two LRM-15s from the original armament, each of which are slaved to an Artemis IV FCS. Added to them are three ER PPCs. This expensive weaponry is in violation of Khan Boques' directive, though the powerful design may prove worthwhile. No heat sinks were added, so the 'Mech is prone to overheating. It also carries a Light Active Probe in the head. BV (1.0) = 2,901[3], BV (2.0)= 3,122[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Blood Kite has the following Design Quirks:[5]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- Blood Spirit Khan Karianna Schmitt piloted a Blood Kite during the Great Refusal[6]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Blutmilan.
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Blood Kite
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 129
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 223
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blood Kite.
- ↑ Prince of Havoc, chapter 3 through 13