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Revision as of 13:32, 16 March 2013
Dasher II | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1, Auxiliary Production Site 4 |
Production Year | 3077[1] |
Class | Medium |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 40 tons |
Chassis | Endo Steel |
Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | 400 XL |
Communications System | Comset 1 |
Speed | 162 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (2.0) | 522[2] |
Description
The original Dasher (called Fire Moth by the Clans) is a light 'Mech that is known for having great speed but only weak armor. It was found that the Dasher was not very effective at swarm tactics or raiding due to this deficiency. Because of the deficiencies in the design the Dasher II entered service during the Word of Blake Jihad. Much heavier and sturdier than the original Dasher, the Dasher II has a top speed of 162 km/h that equals that of the original Dasher. The Dasher II's top speed allows it to close in to effectively use its firepower.
Unfortunately the Dasher II has little to recommend it over the earlier Dasher. To keep the speed of the original Dasher, designers used a huge 400XL engine that occupies nearly two thirds of the 'Mech's available weight. Another strike against the Dasher II is that unlike its inspiration, it isn't an OmniMech. The only advantage the standard Dasher II has over the Dasher is the three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor used to protect it.[3]
Armament
The Dasher II is armed with six ER Micro Lasers. While these weapons do not have a very long range they are capable of doing heavy damage when used in large numbers at short range. The problem is that the Dasher II is likely to be picked apart by long-range weapons fire long before it gets into range.
Variants
- Dasher II 2 - This experimental variant of the Dasher II was first seen in 3085 by Republic of the Sphere intelligence. This version replaces the engine with an XXL Engine, adds MASC and increases the armor protection. The Micro Lasers are replaced by ER Medium Lasers[4]. BV (2.0) = 2,239[5]