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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Kintaro.jpg + |image=Kintaro.jpg − |name = ''Kintaro'' + |name=Kintaro − |manufacturer = [[General Mechanics]]<ref name=TRSWp102f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 102–103: "KTO-20 Kintaro"</ref> + |manufacturer=[[General Mechanics]] − |production year = 2587 + | production year=2587 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1791/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1791/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = KTO-19 + |model=KTO-19 − |class = Medium + |class=Medium − |cost = 4,981,907 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 4,981,907 C-bills |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |Tech Base = Inner Sphere − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type =BattleMech − |mass = 55 + |mass=55 − |chassis = [[Technicron-1]] + |chassis=Technicron-1 − |armor = [[Leopard V Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Leopard V [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine = [[Core Tek 275]] + |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] − |comsys = [[OmniComm 3]] + |comsys=[[OmniComm 3]] − |T&T = [[Starbeam 3000]] + |T&T=[[Starbeam 3000]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[heat sinks|single]] + |heat sinks=10 − |speed = 86.4 + |speed=86.4 − |armament = + |armament= − * 1x [[Narc missile beacon]] + *1x [[Narc Missile Beacon]] − * 1x [[LRM-5]] + *1x [[LRM-5]] − * 2x [[SRM-6]]s + *2x [[SRM-6]]s − * 2x [[medium laser]]s + *2x [[Medium Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 857<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> + |BV (1.0)=857<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref name=MUL116>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 116</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,160<ref name=MUL116>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 116</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2587]] for the [[SLDF]], the '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission: tagging enemy units with a [[Narc missile beacon]]. As such, it is a [['Mech]] that is intended to work in a team with a missile-heavy lance, and after it delivers its deadly package to the enemy, the ''Kintaro'' disengages and lets its lancemates do most of the work as their missiles track the signal from the beacon. The act of putting this into practice is far less simple; with a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h the ''Kintaro'' is not able to engage and disengage from enemy units as easily as its designers envisioned and because of this, if a pilot is not observant of their surroundings and the enemy, they can find themselves in a very dangerous situation. + Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2587]] for the [[SLDF]], the '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission: tagging enemy units with a [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. As such, it is a [['Mech]] that is intended to work in a team with a missile-heavy lance. After it delivers its deadly package to the enemy, the ''Kintaro'' disengages and lets its lance mates do most of the work as their missiles track the signal from the beacon. The act of putting this into practice is far less simple. With a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h the ''Kintaro'' is not able to engage and disengage from enemy units as easily as its designers envisioned and because of this, if a pilot is not observant of their surroundings and the enemy, they can find themselves in a very dangerous situation. − Unfortunately, the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] saw the last known Narc factory destroyed in [[2792]], and the advances made during the [[Star League era]] became [[lostech]]. The loss of Narc beacons rendered the ''Kintaro''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s role unnecessary, and it became just another missile-armed 'Mech. By the [[Third Succession War]] the ''Kintaro'' was nearly extinct, but in the end was saved when [[General Dynamics]] rebuilt a ''Kintaro'' factory on [[Ozawa]], though they could only produce the downgraded KTO-18 variant. [[ComStar]], however, maintained a number of original ''Kintaro''s which they used to outfit their [[Com Guards]]. They also produced their own slightly-downgraded variant, the KTO-20, which they gifted to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concentrated among the [[Ghost Regiments]] and certain [[Sword of Light]] [[regiment]]s, the superiority of these 'Mechs over their [[Federated Commonwealth]] cousins caused an overreaction during the [[War of 3039]] as they were targeted for destruction more than necessary, leaving other units free to fight.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 66: "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 260: "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref> + Unfortunately, the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] saw the last known Narc factory destroyed in [[2792]], and the advances made during the [[Star League era]] became [[lostech]]. The loss of Narc beacons rendered the ''Kintaro'''s role unnecessary, and it became just another missile-armed 'Mech. By the [[Third Succession War]] the ''Kintaro'' was nearly extinct, but in the end was saved when [[General Dynamics]] rebuilt a ''Kintaro'' factory on [[Ozawa]], though they could only produce the downgraded KTO-18 variant. [[ComStar]] however maintained a number of original ''Kintaro''s which they used to outfit their [[Com Guards]]. They also produced their own slightly-downgraded variant, the KTO-20, which they gifted to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concentrated among the [[Ghost Regiments]] and certain [[Sword of Light]] [[regiment]]s, the superiority of these 'Mechs over their [[Federated Commonwealth]] cousins caused an overreaction during the [[War of 3039]] as they were targeted for destruction more than necessary, leaving other units free to fight.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 66, "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 260, "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref> − − A legacy staple of the [[Terra]]n caches, the ''Kintaro'' was widely used by both the Com Guards and [[Word of Blake Militia]] with examples appearing in every [[Level IV|division]]. The [[Word of Blake]] would reactivate the mothballed General Mechanics plant on Mars following [[Battle of Terra (3058)|their conquest of the Terran system]], deploying entire [[Level II]]s consisting of variants of the ''Kintaro'' bolstering their forces with fire-support and as C3i-equipped spotters. Many Blakist employed [[mercenary unit]]s would also be supplied with ''Kintaro''s during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050Up200>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 200: "KT0-20 Kintaro"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Kintaro'' is designed primarily around its missile beacon and its weapons loadout reflects this. For long range sparring, and to provide some form of striking capability as it closes, the ''Kintaro'' carries a single [[Holly-5]] [[LRM-5]] launcher. When the ''Kintaro'' moves into range to actually hit the enemy with the Narc beacon, it has two [[HoverTec-6]] [[SRM-6]] launchers and two [[Magna (ML)|Magna]] [[medium laser]]s that come into play, making it a competent and deadly close combat 'Mech. However, the left-arm system, where the Holly-5 and one of the HoverTec-6 launchers are located, is extremely complex, requiring the entire arm to lock in place for three seconds while reloads stored in the torso cycle through. Sudden movements can cause the SRM system to jam, which usually requires an hour to clear before it is usable again, although jams for the LRM launcher are very rare. As yet the reason for this difference in performance between the two systems has not been determined. + The ''Kintaro'' is designed primarily around its missile beacon and its weapons loadout reflects this. For long range sparring and to provide some form of striking capability as it closes, the ''Kintaro'' carries a single Holly-5 [[LRM-5]] Launcher. When the ''Kintaro'' moves into range to actually hit the enemy with the Narc beacon, it has two HoverTec-6 [[SRM-6]] launchers and two Magna [[Medium Laser]]s that come into play, making it a competent and deadly close combat 'Mech. However, the left-arm system, where the Holly-5 and one of the HoverTec-6 launchers are located, is extremely complex, requiring the entire arm to lock in place for three seconds while reloads stored in the torso cycle through. Sudden movements can cause the SRM system to jam, which usually requires an hour to clear before it is usable again, although jams for the LRM launcher are very rare. As yet the reason for this difference in performance between the two systems has not been determined. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; KTO-18 : Put into production during the [[Third Succession War]] for the [[Federated Suns]] by [[General Dynamics]] of [[Ozawa]], the downgraded KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' was manufactured using the [[Succession Wars era]] technology available at the time. As far as the weapons on the 'Mech, the then [[lostech]] Narc beacon was replaced with an additional [[SRM-6]], giving the KTO-18 increased close range capabilities. The advanced [[ferro-fibrous]] plating was exchanged for 11 tons of [[standard armor]], resulting in only a negligible loss of armor protection. This refit had the interesting effect of making the ''Kintaro'' somewhat ''more'' popular than the older model, particularly among Periphery worlds that could not always afford heavier missile attackers; while the design "ran hotter than hell's saunas", as one MechTech famously put it, the sheer power of three SRM-6 launchers mounted on a relatively fast frame with good armor made the KTO-18 an excellent hard-hitting strike and brawling unit.<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 135, and ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 260–261</ref><ref>''BattleTech'' (Video Game), Yang Virtanen dialogue</ref> BV (1.0) = 864;<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,187<ref name=RS3039 /> + *;KTO-18 : Put into production during the [[Third Succession War]] for the [[Federated Suns]] by [[General Dynamics]] of [[Ozawa]], the downgraded KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' was manufactured using the [[Succession Wars era]] technology available at the time. As far as the weapons on the 'Mech, the then [[lostech]] Narc beacon was replaced with an additional SRM-6 giving the KTO-18 increased close range capabilities. The advanced Ferro-Fibrous plating was exchanged for eleven tons of standard armor, resulting in only a negligible loss of armor protection. This refit had the interesting effect of making the ''Kintaro'' somewhat ''more'' popular than the older model, particularly among Periphery worlds that could not always afford heavier missile attackers; while the design "ran hotter than hell's saunas", as one MechTech famously put it, the sheer power of three SRM-6es mounted on a relatively fast frame with good armor made the KTO-18 an excellent hard-hitting strike and brawling unit.<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039'', pg. 135 & ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 260-261</ref><ref>''BattleTech'' (Video Game), Yang Virtanen dialogue</ref> BV (1.0) = 864,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,187<ref name=RS3039 /> − *; KTO-19b : The KTO-19b was an upgrade utilized by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal Brigades]] of the [[SLDF]]. It used an [[XL engine]] and [[double heat sink]]s to free up space to upgrade the KTO-19's [[LRM-5]] launcher to a larger [[LRM-15]] with two tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. CASE was also added to the SRM ammo bins, with the leftover half ton devoted to more armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169: "SLDF Royal Units"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 22</ref> + *;KTO-19b : The KTO-19b was an upgrade utilized by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal Brigades]] of the [[SLDF]]. It used an [[XL Engine]] and [[Double Heat Sink]]s to free up space to upgrade the KTO-19's LRM-5 launcher to a larger [[LRM-15]] with two tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. CASE was also added to the SRM ammo bins, with the leftover half ton devoted to more armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Units"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 22</ref> − *; KTO-20 : The KTO-20, used to good effect in the [[War of 3039]], was the slightly downgraded version of the KTO-19 given to the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. The KTO-20 was nearly identical to its Star League era cousin, the only real difference being the loss of the [[Narc missile beacon]] in exchange for a [[Magna Mk III]] [[large laser]].<ref name=TRSWp102f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 136</ref> It was equipped with double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,081;<ref name=CO125>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,357<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 201: "KTO -20 Kintaro"</ref> + *;KTO-20 : The KTO-20, used to good effect in the [[War of 3039]], was the slightly downgraded version of the KTO-19 given to the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. The KTO-20 was nearly identical to its Star League era cousin, the only real difference being the loss of the Narc Missile beacon in exchange for a Magna Mk III [[Large Laser]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 136</ref> It was equipped with double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,081,<ref name=CO125>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,357<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 201, "KTO -20 Kintaro"</ref> − *; KTO-21 : Developed by both ComStar and the [[Word of Blake]], the KTO-21 was the first 'Mech to utilize both the new [[improved Narc missile beacon]] and the [[improved C3 computer]] system. In order to utilize these new systems, the KTO-21 was refitted with an [[endo steel]] chassis and carried half a ton less armor than the KTO-19. Retaining only the two [[SRM-6]] launchers, the [[LRM-5]] launcher was dropped and the standard [[medium laser]]s were upgraded to more advanced [[ER medium laser]]s, enhanced by a switch to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp102f /> BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111);<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,295<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 137</ref> + *;KTO-21 : Developed by both ComStar and the [[Word of Blake]], the KTO-21 was the first 'Mech to utilize both the new [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] (iNarc for short) and the [[improved C3 computer]] system. In order to utilize these new systems, the KTO-21 was refitted with an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carried half a ton less armor than the KTO-19. Retaining only the two SRM launchers, the LRM launcher was dropped and the standard medium lasers were upgraded to more advanced [[ER Medium Laser]]s, enhanced by a switch to Double Heat Sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111),<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,295<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 137</ref> − *; KTO-C : A variant of the Combine's KTO-20, the KTO-C was one of the testbed 'Mechs for the [[C3 slave unit]], one of the [[medium laser]]s being removed in order to free up the necessary weight.<ref name=TRSWp102f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 138</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117);<ref name=CO125 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 157</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,294<ref name=MUL116/> + *;KTO-C : A variant of the Combine's KTO-20, the KTO-C was one of the testbed 'Mechs for the [[C3 Slave Unit]], one of the Medium Lasers being removed in order to free up the necessary weight.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 138</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117),<ref name=CO125 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 157</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,294<ref name=MUL116/> − *; KTO-K : An upgrade to the KTO-C, the KTO-K removed the [[large laser]] and [[LRM-5]] launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to [[Streak SRM-6]]s. The [[medium laser]]s were upgraded to [[ER medium laser]]s, and a third was added, along with a C3 module. The most significant difference was the addition of [[jump jet]]s to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters.<ref name=TRSWp102f /> BV (2.0) = 1,571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League)'', p. 139</ref> + *;KTO-K : An upgrade to the KTO-C, the KTO-K removed the Large Laser and LRM launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to [[Streak SRM-6]]s. The lasers were upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a third was added. The most significant difference was the addition of [[Jump jet]]s to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters. BV (2.0) = 1,571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 139</ref> ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *; KTO-19 (Omar) : A Star League era 'Mech handed down via the Akbani family for generations, after suffering severe damage in the War of 3039 ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Omar Akbani]] of the [[Second Arkab Legion]] had its damaged [[LRM-5]] and [[Narc missile beacon]] systems replaced with a recovered [[ER PPC]] and [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=CMK-55>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55: "Kurita Combat Commands - Arkab Legion - Second Arkab Legion - Tai-sa Omar Akbani"</ref> + *;KTO-19 (Omar) : A Star League era 'Mech handed down via the Akbani family for generations, after suffering severe damage in the War of 3039 ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Omar Akbani]] of the [[Second Arkab Legion]] had its damaged LRM and Narc systems replaced with a recovered technology [[ER PPC]] and double heat sinks.<ref name=CMK-55>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55 "Kurita Combat Commands - Arkab Legion - Second Arkab Legion - Tai-sa Omar Akbani"</ref> ===Apocryphal Variants=== ===Apocryphal Variants=== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} − ''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Call to Arms|''MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms'' Expansion Pack]]:''+ These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media. − *; KTO-18P : First coming into use in [[3037]] among pirates and Periphery states, the 18P drops the KTO-18's center torso-mounted SRM-6 launcher and moves the right arm's medium laser there. The LRM-5 launcher is also moved from the left arm to the right torso. Tapping into the rise of interest in melee weapons, the free right arm is then equipped with a medium [[hatchet]].<ref name=MW5CtA>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms''</ref> ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' − *; KTO-GB "''Golden Boy''" : The ''Kintaro'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the "''Golden Boy''", mounts a 220-rated [[XL engine]], near maximum armor, and 10 [[double heat sink]]s, supporting a primary weapons array consisting of two [[SRM-4]] launchers in its center torso, an [[SRM-6]] launcher in its right torso, and two more in the left arm, supplied with four tons of ammo. As backup there is a trio of [[medium pulse laser]]s, one mounted in the left arm and two in the right.[http://mwomercs.com/news/2013/08/714-august-6th-12v12-patch]<br />This 'Mech should not be confused with [[Sturm Kintaro]]'s fully canonical 'Mech "[[Golden Boy (Individual Vapor Eagle)|Golden Boy]]", which was a ''[[Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)]]''. + *;KTO-GB "''Golden Boy''" : The ''Kintaro'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the "''Golden Boy''" mounts an 220 rated [[XL Engine]], near maximum armor and ten Double Heat Sinks to support a weapons array consisting of two [[SRM-4]] launchers in its center torso, an SRM-6 launcher in its right torso and left arm supplied with four tons of ammo. As back up a trio of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, one mounted in the left arm and two in the right.[http://mwomercs.com/news/2013/08/714-august-6th-12v12-patch] {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Kintaro'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Kintaro Entry</ref> − * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − :See: [[:Category:Notable Kintaro Pilots]]+ * [[Kamea Arano]] - The High Lady and leader of the [[Arano Restoration]], piloted a ''Kintaro'' KTO-18 during the war with the [[Aurigan Directorate]]. It was considered a family heirloom.<ref>''BattleRech (VG)''</ref> − − ==Notes== − * ''Kintaro'' or Golden Boy in Japanese is a folk hero in Japanese literature. ==Related 'Mechs== ==Related 'Mechs== − * [[Hyena|''Hyena'' SalvageMech]] - Original design built from two salvaged ''Kintaros''.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', pp. 150–152: ''Hyena'' SalvageMech - Fluff includes ''Hyena'' being built from salvaged Kintaros</ref> + * [[Hyena|''Hyena'' SalvageMech]] - Original design built from two salvaged ''Kintaros''.<ref>''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' ''Hyena'' SalvageMech - Fluff includes ''Hyena'' being built from salavaged Kintaros.</ref> * ''[[Naja]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] created this medium BattleMech based on ''Kintaros'' found in their [[Brian Cache]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 22</ref> * ''[[Naja]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] created this medium BattleMech based on ''Kintaros'' found in their [[Brian Cache]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 22</ref> Line 83:
Line 73: KTO-Kintaro.png|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' KTO-Kintaro.png|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' KTO-18KINTARO.png|KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' KTO-18KINTARO.png|KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' − 3050U Kintaro.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' + 3050U Kintaro.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' − Kintaro WCSB.jpg|A ''Kintaro'' stalks the battlefield. CCG Counterstrike Kintaro.jpg|KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' CCG Counterstrike Kintaro.jpg|KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' CCG Counterstrike Kintaro KTO-20.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' during combat from ''CCG'' CCG Counterstrike Kintaro KTO-20.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' during combat from ''CCG'' Line 95:
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| − | |image = Kintaro.jpg | + | |image=Kintaro.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Kintaro |
| − | |manufacturer = [[General Mechanics]] | + | |manufacturer=[[General Mechanics]] |
| − | |production year = 2587 | + | | production year=2587 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1791/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1791/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = KTO-19 | + | |model=KTO-19 |
| − | |class = Medium | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |cost = 4,981,907 | + | |cost= 4,981,907 C-bills |
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type =BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 55 | + | |mass=55 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Technicron-1 |
| − | |armor = [[ | + | |armor=Leopard V [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine = [[Core Tek 275]] | + | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] |
| − | |comsys = [[OmniComm 3]] | + | |comsys=[[OmniComm 3]] |
| − | |T&T = [[Starbeam 3000]] | + | |T&T=[[Starbeam 3000]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 | + | |heat sinks=10 |
| − | |speed = 86.4 | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[Narc | + | *1x [[Narc Missile Beacon]] |
| − | * 1x [[LRM-5]] | + | *1x [[LRM-5]] |
| − | * 2x [[SRM-6]]s | + | *2x [[SRM-6]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 857<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=857<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref name=MUL116>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 116</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,160<ref name=MUL116>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 116</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2587]] for the [[SLDF]], the '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission: tagging enemy units with a [[Narc | + | Introduced in [[Introduction Year::2587]] for the [[SLDF]], the '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission: tagging enemy units with a [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. As such, it is a [['Mech]] that is intended to work in a team with a missile-heavy lance. After it delivers its deadly package to the enemy, the ''Kintaro'' disengages and lets its lance mates do most of the work as their missiles track the signal from the beacon. The act of putting this into practice is far less simple. With a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h the ''Kintaro'' is not able to engage and disengage from enemy units as easily as its designers envisioned and because of this, if a pilot is not observant of their surroundings and the enemy, they can find themselves in a very dangerous situation. |
| − | Unfortunately, the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] saw the last known Narc factory destroyed in [[2792]], and the advances made during the [[Star League era]] became [[lostech]]. The loss of Narc beacons rendered the ''Kintaro'' | + | Unfortunately, the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] saw the last known Narc factory destroyed in [[2792]], and the advances made during the [[Star League era]] became [[lostech]]. The loss of Narc beacons rendered the ''Kintaro'''s role unnecessary, and it became just another missile-armed 'Mech. By the [[Third Succession War]] the ''Kintaro'' was nearly extinct, but in the end was saved when [[General Dynamics]] rebuilt a ''Kintaro'' factory on [[Ozawa]], though they could only produce the downgraded KTO-18 variant. [[ComStar]] however maintained a number of original ''Kintaro''s which they used to outfit their [[Com Guards]]. They also produced their own slightly-downgraded variant, the KTO-20, which they gifted to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concentrated among the [[Ghost Regiments]] and certain [[Sword of Light]] [[regiment]]s, the superiority of these 'Mechs over their [[Federated Commonwealth]] cousins caused an overreaction during the [[War of 3039]] as they were targeted for destruction more than necessary, leaving other units free to fight.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 66, "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 260, "KTR-18 Kintaro"</ref> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Kintaro'' is designed primarily around its missile beacon and its weapons loadout reflects this. For long range sparring | + | The ''Kintaro'' is designed primarily around its missile beacon and its weapons loadout reflects this. For long range sparring and to provide some form of striking capability as it closes, the ''Kintaro'' carries a single Holly-5 [[LRM-5]] Launcher. When the ''Kintaro'' moves into range to actually hit the enemy with the Narc beacon, it has two HoverTec-6 [[SRM-6]] launchers and two Magna [[Medium Laser]]s that come into play, making it a competent and deadly close combat 'Mech. However, the left-arm system, where the Holly-5 and one of the HoverTec-6 launchers are located, is extremely complex, requiring the entire arm to lock in place for three seconds while reloads stored in the torso cycle through. Sudden movements can cause the SRM system to jam, which usually requires an hour to clear before it is usable again, although jams for the LRM launcher are very rare. As yet the reason for this difference in performance between the two systems has not been determined. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; KTO-18 : Put into production during the [[Third Succession War]] for the [[Federated Suns]] by [[General Dynamics]] of [[Ozawa]], the downgraded KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' was manufactured using the [[Succession Wars era]] technology available at the time. As far as the weapons on the 'Mech, the then [[lostech]] Narc beacon was replaced with an additional | + | *;KTO-18 : Put into production during the [[Third Succession War]] for the [[Federated Suns]] by [[General Dynamics]] of [[Ozawa]], the downgraded KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' was manufactured using the [[Succession Wars era]] technology available at the time. As far as the weapons on the 'Mech, the then [[lostech]] Narc beacon was replaced with an additional SRM-6 giving the KTO-18 increased close range capabilities. The advanced Ferro-Fibrous plating was exchanged for eleven tons of standard armor, resulting in only a negligible loss of armor protection. This refit had the interesting effect of making the ''Kintaro'' somewhat ''more'' popular than the older model, particularly among Periphery worlds that could not always afford heavier missile attackers; while the design "ran hotter than hell's saunas", as one MechTech famously put it, the sheer power of three SRM-6es mounted on a relatively fast frame with good armor made the KTO-18 an excellent hard-hitting strike and brawling unit.<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039'', pg. 135 & ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 260-261</ref><ref>''BattleTech'' (Video Game), Yang Virtanen dialogue</ref> BV (1.0) = 864,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,187<ref name=RS3039 /> |
| − | *; KTO-19b : The KTO-19b was an upgrade utilized by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal Brigades]] of the [[SLDF]]. It used an [[XL | + | *;KTO-19b : The KTO-19b was an upgrade utilized by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal Brigades]] of the [[SLDF]]. It used an [[XL Engine]] and [[Double Heat Sink]]s to free up space to upgrade the KTO-19's LRM-5 launcher to a larger [[LRM-15]] with two tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. CASE was also added to the SRM ammo bins, with the leftover half ton devoted to more armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Units"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 22</ref> |
| − | *; KTO-20 : The KTO-20, used to good effect in the [[War of 3039]], was the slightly downgraded version of the KTO-19 given to the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. The KTO-20 was nearly identical to its Star League era cousin, the only real difference being the loss of the | + | *;KTO-20 : The KTO-20, used to good effect in the [[War of 3039]], was the slightly downgraded version of the KTO-19 given to the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[ComStar]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. The KTO-20 was nearly identical to its Star League era cousin, the only real difference being the loss of the Narc Missile beacon in exchange for a Magna Mk III [[Large Laser]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 136</ref> It was equipped with double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,081,<ref name=CO125>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,357<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 201, "KTO -20 Kintaro"</ref> |
| − | *; KTO-21 : Developed by both ComStar and the [[Word of Blake]], the KTO-21 was the first 'Mech to utilize both the new [[ | + | *;KTO-21 : Developed by both ComStar and the [[Word of Blake]], the KTO-21 was the first 'Mech to utilize both the new [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] (iNarc for short) and the [[improved C3 computer]] system. In order to utilize these new systems, the KTO-21 was refitted with an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carried half a ton less armor than the KTO-19. Retaining only the two SRM launchers, the LRM launcher was dropped and the standard medium lasers were upgraded to more advanced [[ER Medium Laser]]s, enhanced by a switch to Double Heat Sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111),<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,295<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 137</ref> |
| − | *; KTO-C : A variant of the Combine's KTO-20, the KTO-C was one of the testbed 'Mechs for the [[C3 | + | *;KTO-C : A variant of the Combine's KTO-20, the KTO-C was one of the testbed 'Mechs for the [[C3 Slave Unit]], one of the Medium Lasers being removed in order to free up the necessary weight.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 138</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117),<ref name=CO125 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 157</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,294<ref name=MUL116/> |
| − | *; KTO-K : An upgrade to the KTO-C, the KTO-K removed the | + | *;KTO-K : An upgrade to the KTO-C, the KTO-K removed the Large Laser and LRM launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to [[Streak SRM-6]]s. The lasers were upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a third was added. The most significant difference was the addition of [[Jump jet]]s to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters. BV (2.0) = 1,571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 139</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; KTO-19 (Omar) : A Star League era 'Mech handed down via the Akbani family for generations, after suffering severe damage in the War of 3039 ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Omar Akbani]] of the [[Second Arkab Legion]] had its damaged | + | *;KTO-19 (Omar) : A Star League era 'Mech handed down via the Akbani family for generations, after suffering severe damage in the War of 3039 ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Omar Akbani]] of the [[Second Arkab Legion]] had its damaged LRM and Narc systems replaced with a recovered technology [[ER PPC]] and double heat sinks.<ref name=CMK-55>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55 "Kurita Combat Commands - Arkab Legion - Second Arkab Legion - Tai-sa Omar Akbani"</ref> |
===Apocryphal Variants=== | ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' | ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' | ||
| − | *; KTO-GB "''Golden Boy''" : The ''Kintaro'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the "''Golden Boy''" | + | *;KTO-GB "''Golden Boy''" : The ''Kintaro'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the "''Golden Boy''" mounts an 220 rated [[XL Engine]], near maximum armor and ten Double Heat Sinks to support a weapons array consisting of two [[SRM-4]] launchers in its center torso, an SRM-6 launcher in its right torso and left arm supplied with four tons of ammo. As back up a trio of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, one mounted in the left arm and two in the right.[http://mwomercs.com/news/2013/08/714-august-6th-12v12-patch] |
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==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | + | * [[Kamea Arano]] - The High Lady and leader of the [[Arano Restoration]], piloted a ''Kintaro'' KTO-18 during the war with the [[Aurigan Directorate]]. It was considered a family heirloom.<ref>''BattleRech (VG)''</ref> | |
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==Related 'Mechs== | ==Related 'Mechs== | ||
| − | * [[Hyena|''Hyena'' SalvageMech]] - Original design built from two salvaged ''Kintaros''.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' | + | * [[Hyena|''Hyena'' SalvageMech]] - Original design built from two salvaged ''Kintaros''.<ref>''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' ''Hyena'' SalvageMech - Fluff includes ''Hyena'' being built from salavaged Kintaros.</ref> |
* ''[[Naja]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] created this medium BattleMech based on ''Kintaros'' found in their [[Brian Cache]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 22</ref> | * ''[[Naja]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] created this medium BattleMech based on ''Kintaros'' found in their [[Brian Cache]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 22</ref> | ||
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KTO-Kintaro.png|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' | KTO-Kintaro.png|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' | ||
KTO-18KINTARO.png|KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' | KTO-18KINTARO.png|KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' | ||
| − | 3050U Kintaro.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | 3050U Kintaro.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' |
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CCG Counterstrike Kintaro.jpg|KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | CCG Counterstrike Kintaro.jpg|KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
CCG Counterstrike Kintaro KTO-20.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' during combat from ''CCG'' | CCG Counterstrike Kintaro KTO-20.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' during combat from ''CCG'' | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF Royal BattleMechs]] | [[Category:SLDF Royal BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:NARC Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:NARC Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Improved NARC Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved NARC Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||