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Line 28: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Initiate''''' medium 'Mech started production after the [[Word of Blake]] retook [[Terra]], and has been produced in record numbers by the Word of Blake with no shortage of pilots. Overall, the ''Initiate'' is a reliable trooper 'Mech capable of filling various roles on the modern battlefield.<ref name=TRO:3060p84f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 84-85, "Initiate Profile"</ref> + The '''''Initiate''''' medium 'Mech started production after the [[Word of Blake]] retook [[Terra]], and has been produced in record numbers by the Word of Blake with no shortage of pilots. Overall, the ''Initiate'' is a reliable trooper 'Mech that is capable of filling a variety of roles on the modern battlefield.<ref name=TRO:3060p84f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 84-85, "Initiate Profile"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Initiate'' is built on a [[Geometric 1000]] [[endo steel]] chassis to save weight, and is powered by an [[LTV 160]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Initiate'' carries eight and a half tons of [[standard armor]] that allows the 'Mech to stand up to fire from most other 'Mechs of the same weight class or lower, and enjoys increased durability because of its [[CASE]] system that protects against ammunition explosions. The ''Initiate'' is built on a [[Geometric 1000]] [[endo steel]] chassis to save weight, and is powered by an [[LTV 160]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Initiate'' carries eight and a half tons of [[standard armor]] that allows the 'Mech to stand up to fire from most other 'Mechs of the same weight class or lower, and enjoys increased durability because of its [[CASE]] system that protects against ammunition explosions. − The ''Initiate'' has a diverse weapons mix that allows it to engage an enemy at various ranges. For long-range combat, the ''Initiate'' has an [[Irian Weapons Works V7]] [[LRM-15]] launcher that gives it the ability to strike at an enemy at long ranges as well as giving the 'Mech an indirect fire capability. For medium-range combat, the ''Initiate'' has two [[Irian Weapons Works Super 6]] [[medium laser]]s and an [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] launcher. For close ranges, the 'Mech has three [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s. Finally, to protect against missile attacks, the 'Mech had a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=TRO:3060p84f/> + The ''Initiate'' has a diverse weapons mix that allows it to engage an enemy at a variety of ranges. For long-range combat, the ''Initiate'' has an [[Irian Weapons Works V7]] [[LRM-15]] launcher that gives it the ability to strike at an enemy at long ranges as well as giving the 'Mech an indirect fire capability. For medium range combat, the ''Initiate'' has two [[Irian Weapons Works Super 6]] [[medium laser]]s and an [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] launcher. For close ranges, the 'Mech has three [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s. Finally, to protect against missile attacks, the 'Mech had a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=TRO:3060p84f/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; INI-04 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this is a modernization of the 'Mech utilizing newer technologies. The WoB engineers first exchanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a [[light fusion engine]], which not only allowed for a slight increase of armor but allowed more room for this era's latest production weaponry. All the 'Mech's original weaponry has been removed in favor of an [[MML-7]], three [[small pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[light PPC]]s. To keep the 'Mech more compatible with modern WoB formations, a [[C3i computer]] was added. To help handle the 'Mech's heat load, an additional [[double heat sink]] was also added. BV (2.0) = 901<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 124 - INI-04 variant from the RS3060u PDF book.</ref> + *; INI-04 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this is a modernization of the 'Mech utilizing newer technologies. The WoB engineers first exchanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a [[light fusion engine]], which not only allowed for a slight increase of armor, but allow more room for this era's latest production weaponry. All the 'Mech's original weaponry has been removed in favor of an [[MML-7]], three [[small pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[light PPC]]s. To keep the 'Mech more compatible with modern WoB formations, a [[C3i computer]] was added. To help handle the 'Mech's heat load, an additional [[double heat sink]] was added as well. BV (2.0) = 901<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 124 - INI-04 variant from the RS3060u PDF book.</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks==
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Initiate''''' medium 'Mech started production after the [[Word of Blake]] retook [[Terra]], and has been produced in record numbers by the Word of Blake with no shortage of pilots. Overall, the ''Initiate'' is a reliable trooper 'Mech capable of filling | + | The '''''Initiate''''' medium 'Mech started production after the [[Word of Blake]] retook [[Terra]], and has been produced in record numbers by the Word of Blake with no shortage of pilots. Overall, the ''Initiate'' is a reliable trooper 'Mech that is capable of filling a variety of roles on the modern battlefield.<ref name=TRO:3060p84f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 84-85, "Initiate Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The ''Initiate'' is built on a [[Geometric 1000]] [[endo steel]] chassis to save weight, and is powered by an [[LTV 160]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Initiate'' carries eight and a half tons of [[standard armor]] that allows the 'Mech to stand up to fire from most other 'Mechs of the same weight class or lower, and enjoys increased durability because of its [[CASE]] system that protects against ammunition explosions. | The ''Initiate'' is built on a [[Geometric 1000]] [[endo steel]] chassis to save weight, and is powered by an [[LTV 160]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Initiate'' carries eight and a half tons of [[standard armor]] that allows the 'Mech to stand up to fire from most other 'Mechs of the same weight class or lower, and enjoys increased durability because of its [[CASE]] system that protects against ammunition explosions. | ||
| − | The ''Initiate'' has a diverse weapons mix that allows it to engage an enemy at | + | The ''Initiate'' has a diverse weapons mix that allows it to engage an enemy at a variety of ranges. For long-range combat, the ''Initiate'' has an [[Irian Weapons Works V7]] [[LRM-15]] launcher that gives it the ability to strike at an enemy at long ranges as well as giving the 'Mech an indirect fire capability. For medium range combat, the ''Initiate'' has two [[Irian Weapons Works Super 6]] [[medium laser]]s and an [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] launcher. For close ranges, the 'Mech has three [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s. Finally, to protect against missile attacks, the 'Mech had a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=TRO:3060p84f/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; INI-04 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this is a modernization of the 'Mech utilizing newer technologies. The WoB engineers first exchanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a [[light fusion engine]], which not only allowed for a slight increase of armor but | + | *; INI-04 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this is a modernization of the 'Mech utilizing newer technologies. The WoB engineers first exchanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a [[light fusion engine]], which not only allowed for a slight increase of armor, but allow more room for this era's latest production weaponry. All the 'Mech's original weaponry has been removed in favor of an [[MML-7]], three [[small pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[light PPC]]s. To keep the 'Mech more compatible with modern WoB formations, a [[C3i computer]] was added. To help handle the 'Mech's heat load, an additional [[double heat sink]] was added as well. BV (2.0) = 901<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 124 - INI-04 variant from the RS3060u PDF book.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||