Kingfisher

Kingfisher
Production information
Manufacturer	Strana Mechty 'Mech Production Facility Beta
Model	Prime
Class	Assault
Cost	13,017,969 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	90 tons
Chassis	SL YT-A Endo
Armor	Forging Z5 Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	Star League Standard 360
Speed	65 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 2x Large Pulse Lasers 2x Medium Pulse Lasers 1x LRM-10 1x Streak SRM-6 1x ER Small Laser
BV (1.0)	2,103
BV (2.0)	2,401

Description

The predecessor to the OmniMechs that the Clans used during their initial invasion, the Kingfisher was designed in the latter part of the 2800s. The tough 'Mech has fourteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor mounted on an Endo Steel chassis, the most it can take. Unlike most modern front-line OmniMechs, the Kingfisher uses a standard engine. The 'Mech also has seventeen fixed double heat sinks, forcing three to be mounted outside of the engine.

Armament

The weapons on the Kingfisher generally make them effective at all ranges. The primary configuration of the Kingfisher is best at medium-short range. An LRM-10 launcher is its only legitimate long-range threat. A pair of Large and Medium Pulse Lasers are very accurate and the Streak SRM-6 cannot fire unless it achieves a target lock, making it ideally suited to green pilots and urban environments. An arm-mounted ER Small Laser seems superfluous.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A - This variant uses an ER PPC and LB-X Autocannon/10 at long-medium range. As an enemy closes, it can make use of a Medium Pulse Laser, an ER Medium Laser, an ER Small Laser, and an SRM-6. BV (1.0) = 2,047, BV (2.0) = 2,261

• Alt. Config. B - The Kingfisher B is built around an Ultra Autocannon/20 with a meager two tons of ammunition. A solitary ER Large Laser provides long-range firepower. Four ER Medium Lasers and the ubiquitous ER Small round out the offensive guns. An Anti-Missile System gives the design some protection against missiles. BV (1.0) = 2,043, BV (2.0) = 2,472

• Alt. Config. C - The third configuration can go without resupply indefinitely thanks to its all-energy armament. A pair of ER PPCs are mounted next to ER Medium Lasers in a fashion eerily reminiscent of the Marauder. Another pair of Mediums are in the torso, while eight extra double heat sinks can counter all the heat the weapons can build. BV (1.0) = 2,391, BV (2.0) = 2,644

• Alt. Config. D - The D variant mounts three ER Large Lasers, enabling it to become an effective sniper, though MechWarriors must use volley fire to keep heat in check. An Ultra Autocannon/10 provides powerful backup. BV (1.0) = 1,966, BV (2.0) = 2,364

• Alt. Config. E - The new Warden variant is built around an ATM 12 with three tons of ammunition. To supplement it, Clan engineers added four Medium Pulse Lasers and a single Large Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 2,184, BV (2.0) = 2,443

• Alt. Config. F - The F variant is equiped with an ECM, the main weapon is a HAG 30, with an ER Large Laser in the center torso and tree ER Medium Lasers in the right arm. BV (2.0)= 2,568

• Alt. Config. H - The Kingfisher H is a close-ranger brawler that needs nine extra heat sinks to keep heat in check. It mounts a pair of Heavy Large Lasers and four ER Medium Lasers, all of which are linked to a Targeting Computer. BV (1.0) = 2,158, BV (2.0) = 2,525

• Alt. Config. X - This powerful variant carries an LRM 20 with Artemis IV as its main weapon with a PPC mounted in the center torso. Equipped with two ER Medium Pulse Lasers and three Improved Heavy Medium Lasers for close range. For protection used the X variant an ECM Suite system and all weapons linked to an Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 2,706

References

• The Black Thorns, pp. 56-57

Bibliography

• Master Unit List.pdf
• The Black Thorns
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade