Canis

Canis
Production information
Manufacturer	Ashton 'Mech Production Complex
Model	CAS
Class	Assault
Cost	14,760,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	80 tons
Chassis	Clan Series Assault SXC (Endo)
Armor	Forging ZK11 (Standard)
Engine	Clan Type 240 XL series
Speed	54 km/h
Jump Jets	Clan Standard 14X series
Armament	4x ER Large Lasers 2x Ultra Autocannon/10s
BV (1.0)	2,223
BV (2.0)	2,498

Description

After the Clan invasion showed that Clan tactics often did not hold up against Inner Sphere forces because of the protracted engagements, Clan Coyote scientists designed the Canis. This second-line assault BattleMech primarily utilizes energy weapons, though it does use some ballistic weaponry to provide a stronger punch. In order to provide the tonnage for this powerful weapon array, the Canis utilizes an Endo Steel internal structure, as well as an Extra-Light Engine. To protect the vulnerable engine, fifteen tons of standard armor are utilized. Since the 'Mech is slower than most of its weight, the Canis uses enough jump jets to move ninety meters at a time. The Canis saw its first action in 3058 against Clan Jade Falcon forces during the Harvest Trials.

Armament

The energy weapons on the Canis are four arm-mounted Series 7Ja ER Large Lasers. While these pack a powerful, long-range punch, they often overload the design's sixteen double heat sinks. For medium-range support, the Canis utilizes a pair of torso-mounted Type 9 Ultra Autocannon/10s, though it only carries enough ammunition for approximately a minute and a half of sustained firing.

Variants

There are no known variants of the Canis.

Bibliography

• Technical Readout: 3060