Dasher II

Dasher II
Dasher II
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
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

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References

  1. MUL online date for the Dasher II
  2. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 150
  3. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 150
  4. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 150
  5. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 214

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