Hitotsume Kozo
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=kozo1.jpg |name=Hitotsume Kozo |manufacturer=Luthien Armor Works |production year = 3136 |year reference = [1] |model=HK-1F |class=Medium |mass=55 |chassis=Luthien Class 52 Endo Steel |armor=New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened |engine=Hermes 330 XL |comsys=Sipher CommSys 4 |T&T=Neko Megane 7 |heat sinks=12 Double Heat Sinks |speed=86 kph, with Triple Strength Myomer 108 kph |jumpjets=Icarus 81 |armament=
- 1x Heavy PPC
- 2x ER Medium Lasers
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)= 1,967[2]
1,998[3]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Contents
Weapons and Equipment
The Hitotsume Kozo's main weapon is its shoulder-mounted Lord’s Light 3 Heavy Particle Projection Cannon. The weapon is backed up by a pair of Diverse Optics Type 20X Extended-Range Medium Lasers mounted in its left arm. For melee combat, the 'Mech has a hatchet in the right arm. The weapon has been stylized to appear to be an ancient Japanese double-ended sickle.
The 'Mech is powered by a 330-rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, which gives it enough power to overcome the slight reduction in mobility caused by its 14.5 tons of Hardened Armor. The Hitotsume Kozo's movement and physical attacks are greatly enhanced when it gains enough heat to active its Triple Strength Myomer. A new MechWarrior assigned to it must careful; they must keep one eye on the 'Mech's heat levels, which is managed by only twelve Double Heat Sinks. For tactical movement, the Hitotsume Kozo has four model Icarus 81 standard Jump Jets.[4]
Variants
- HZK-1P
- This variant of the 'Mech swaps out its 330-rated XL Engine for a smaller engine reducing its speed to 79 km/h while still retaining the same amount of Hardened Armor. For its weaponry, the hatchet is retained, however, in place of the Heavy PPC is an Ultra Autocannon/10 with two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's secondary weapons were also changed out for a pair of short-ranged Medium Pulse Lasers, while having only ten Double Heat Sinks to manage its heat. BV (2.0)=1,611[5][6]
Notes
- The 'Mech takes its name from the yōkai/demon Hitotsume-kozō, which is translated as "bald child with one eye" or as a "One-Eye Dwarf".
- The Hitotsume Kozo first appeared as part of Wizkids' MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game as part of its Firepower expansion set. It was later adapted by Catalyst Game Labs once it advanced the timeline to 3145.
- Errant Note: The mech's 1F variant battle value from the Record Sheets different from the one listed in the Master Unit List website. The Hitotsume Kozo is listed having a battlevalue of 1,998.
Design Quirks
The Hitotsume Kozo has the following Design Quirks:
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hitotsume Kozo
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp 41 & 99 Hitotsume Kozo - BV2.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 154
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp. 40-41 & 99
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp. 40 & 100
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 155
Gallery
WizKid's MWDA Figure of the Hitotsume Kozo
