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* Initiate INI-04 - Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this is a modernation of the 'Mech newer technologies.  The WoB engineers first exhanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a [[Light Fusion Engine|Light Fusion model]]. This new engine allowed for slight increase of armor, but allow more rooms for this era's latest production weaponry.  All the 'Mech original weaponry have been removed in favor for [[MML-7|Seven-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher]], three [[Small Pulse Lasers]], and pair of [[Light PPCs]].  To keep the 'mech more compatable with modern WoB formations, a [[C3i Computer]] was added.  To help handle the 'Mech heat load, a 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>
  
 
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Revision as of 07:10, 12 May 2010

Initiate
Initiate
Production information
Manufacturer Martinson Armaments
Model INI-02
Class Medium
Cost 3,177,183 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Geometric 1000 Endo Steel
Armor Strasbourg Armaments Type 3
Engine LTV 160
Speed 64.8 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 899
BV (2.0) 1,036


Description

The Initiate started production after the Word of Blake retook Terra. The 'Mech has been produced in record numbers by the Word of Blake with no shortage of pilots. The 'Mech is built on a Geometric 1000 Endo Steel chassis to save weight and is powered by a 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 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. Overall, the Initiate is a reliable trooper 'Mech that is capable of filling a variety of roles on the modern battlefield.

Armament

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 the Initiate the ability to strike at an enemy at long ranges as well as giving an indirect fire capability to the 'Mech. For medium range combat, the Initiate has two Irian Weapons Works Super 6 Medium Lasers and an Irian Weapons Works 60mm SRM-6 launcher. For close ranges, the 'Mech has three Diverse Optics Type ER Small Lasers. Finally, to protect against missile attacks, the 'Mech has a McArthur Anti-Missile System.

Variants

  • Initiate INI-04 - Introduced during the Jihad, this is a modernation of the 'Mech newer technologies. The WoB engineers first exhanged the 02 variant's fusion engine with a Light Fusion model. This new engine allowed for slight increase of armor, but allow more rooms for this era's latest production weaponry. All the 'Mech original weaponry have been removed in favor for Seven-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher, three Small Pulse Lasers, and pair of Light PPCs. To keep the 'mech more compatable with modern WoB formations, a C3i Computer was added. To help handle the 'Mech heat load, a additional Double Heat Sink was added as well. BV (2.0) = 901[1]

Related BattleMechs

  • Albatross - Though not directly related to the Albatross assault BattleMech, the Initiate was designed using some of the same weapons systems and is armed with a similar mix[2].

References

  1. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 124 - INI-04 variant from the RS3060u PDF book.
  2. Technical Readout: 3060, p. 84

Bibliography