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Originally designed and built as a training [['Mech]] that was combat capable, the ''Crockett'' quickly went from being a mere training 'Mech to a valued front line machine. The things that caused many commanders to use this 'Mech were also the same reasons it was a training machine. The ''Crockett'' was one of the most maneuverable assault 'Mechs due its jump jets, the weapons could handle just about any threat that would it would encounter, and the controls were simplified, allowing just about anyone to operate the 'Mech with little familiarization. | Originally designed and built as a training [['Mech]] that was combat capable, the ''Crockett'' quickly went from being a mere training 'Mech to a valued front line machine. The things that caused many commanders to use this 'Mech were also the same reasons it was a training machine. The ''Crockett'' was one of the most maneuverable assault 'Mechs due its jump jets, the weapons could handle just about any threat that would it would encounter, and the controls were simplified, allowing just about anyone to operate the 'Mech with little familiarization. | ||
| − | The Crockett | + | The Crockett didnât go without its growing pains though. Once it was pressed into combat there was a flaw found in the life support system that resulted in the death of three [[Mechwarrior]]s. The flaw was corrected in production and the already issued machines were recalled and the life support systems were upgraded. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 2 November 2007
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| Crockett | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blankenburg Technologies |
| Model | CRK-5003-1 |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Geometric 530 Hard Core |
| Armor | CarbonStrand 30 Weight AS |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Geotec 300 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,619 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,923 |
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Description
Originally designed and built as a training 'Mech that was combat capable, the Crockett quickly went from being a mere training 'Mech to a valued front line machine. The things that caused many commanders to use this 'Mech were also the same reasons it was a training machine. The Crockett was one of the most maneuverable assault 'Mechs due its jump jets, the weapons could handle just about any threat that would it would encounter, and the controls were simplified, allowing just about anyone to operate the 'Mech with little familiarization.
The Crockett didnât go without its growing pains though. Once it was pressed into combat there was a flaw found in the life support system that resulted in the death of three Mechwarriors. The flaw was corrected in production and the already issued machines were recalled and the life support systems were upgraded.
Armament
Due to training being the Crocketts original role, the 'Mech carries a greatly varied weapons mix. The primary weapon is a Blankenburg LB-X Autocannon/10 that can use either standard High Explosive Armor Penetrating (HEAP) ammunition or a shotgun-like Cluster round. The Autocannon is backed up by two Blankenburg 25 Extended Range Large Lasers for long range combat. When the Crockett closes with it's enemies, it can bring it's twin Holly-6 SRM-6 launchers and Dodd Small Lasers into play. All of the heat from it's weapons is offset by the use of fifteen double heat sinks.
Variants
- CRK-5003-0 - The 5003-0 Crockett is a downgraded version of the 'Mech. The 'Mech retains the same overall feel of the 5003-1 but uses only technology available in 3025. The ER Large Lasers have been replaced with standard models and the Autocannon has been downgraded to a standard version. In addition, the double heat sinks which made the 'Mech capable of a very high rate of fire have been downgraded to single versions which can only dissipate half as much heat as those carried by the 5003-1 Crockett. BV (1.0) = 1,325|BV (2.0)= 1,704
- Katana - Several downgraded Crocketts were given to the Draconis Combine during the War of 3039. These 'Mechs were re-christened the Katana by the DCMS but they do retain the CRK-5003-XX model designations. Several variants have been created using the Katana name.