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− | |image=Kintaro.jpg | + | |image = Kintaro.jpg |
− | |name=Kintaro | + | |name = ''Kintaro'' |
− | |manufacturer=[[General Mechanics]] | + | |manufacturer = [[General Mechanics]]<ref name=TRSWp102f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 102–103: "KTO-20 Kintaro"</ref> |
− | | 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- | + | |cost = 4,981,907 [[C-bill]]s |
|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 | + | |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 [[heat sinks|single]] |
− | |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> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Introduced in [[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, 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. |
− | 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]]. | + | 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> |
+ | |||
+ | 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 | + | 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. |
==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 [[ | + | *; 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-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- | + | *; 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- | + | *; 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- | + | *; 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- | + | *; 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- | + | ===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> | ||
− | === | + | ===Apocryphal Variants=== |
{{ApocryphalContentStart}} | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
− | *;KTO-GB "''Golden Boy''" : The | + | ''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Call to Arms|''MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms'' Expansion Pack]]:'' |
+ | *; 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]]:'' | ||
+ | *; 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)]]''. | ||
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
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+ | ==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== | ||
+ | :See: [[:Category:Notable Kintaro Pilots]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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>'' | + | * [[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> |
+ | |||
+ | * ''[[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> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | Kintaro.jpg|Original KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
− | + | KTO-Kintaro-2.png|KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' | |
− | + | KTO-Kintaro.png|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' | |
− | + | 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]]'' | |
− | + | 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 KTO-20.jpg|KTO-20 ''Kintaro'' during combat from ''CCG'' | ||
+ | MWO Kintaro.png|Model of ''Kintaro'' from [[MechWarrior Online|MWO]] | ||
+ | Kamea Arano KTO-18 BT(VG).jpg|Screenshot of Kamea Arano's ''Kintaro'' from [[BattleTech (Video Game)]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
− | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' |
− | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
+ | </div> | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] |
+ | [[Category:Federated Suns 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:Improved NARC Equipped BattleMechs]] |
Latest revision as of 08:32, 14 May 2024
Kintaro | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | General Mechanics[1] |
Production Year | 2587[2] |
Model | KTO-19 |
Class | Medium |
Cost | 4,981,907 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 55 tons |
Chassis | Technicron-1 |
Armor | Leopard V Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Core Tek 275 |
Communications System | OmniComm 3 |
Targeting Tracking System | Starbeam 3000 |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 857[3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,160[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Introduced in 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.
Unfortunately, the 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 Kintaros 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 regiments, 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.[5][6]
A legacy staple of the Terran caches, the Kintaro was widely used by both the Com Guards and Word of Blake Militia with examples appearing in every division. The Word of Blake would reactivate the mothballed General Mechanics plant on Mars following their conquest of the Terran system, deploying entire Level IIs consisting of variants of the Kintaro bolstering their forces with fire-support and as C3i-equipped spotters. Many Blakist employed mercenary units would also be supplied with Kintaros during the Jihad.[7]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 lasers 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[edit]
- 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.[8][9] BV (1.0) = 864;[10] BV (2.0) = 1,187[8]
- KTO-19b
- The KTO-19b was an upgrade utilized by the Royal Brigades of the SLDF. It used an XL engine and double heat sinks 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.[11] BV (2.0) = 1,265[12]
- 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.[1][13] It was equipped with double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,081;[14] BV (2.0) = 1,357[15]
- 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 lasers were upgraded to more advanced ER medium lasers, enhanced by a switch to double heat sinks.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111);[16] BV (2.0) = 1,295[17]
- 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.[1][18] BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117);[14][19] BV (2.0) = 1,294[4]
- 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-6s. The medium lasers were upgraded to ER medium lasers, and a third was added, along with a C3 module. The most significant difference was the addition of jump jets to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,571[20]
Custom Variants[edit]
- 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 sinks.[21]
Apocryphal Variants[edit]
From MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms Expansion Pack:
- 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.[22]
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 sinks, 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 lasers, one mounted in the left arm and two in the right.[1]
This 'Mech should not be confused with Sturm Kintaro's fully canonical 'Mech "Golden Boy", which was a Vapor Eagle (Goshawk).
Design Quirks[edit]
The Kintaro is subject to the following Design Quirk:[23]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Kintaro or Golden Boy in Japanese is a folk hero in Japanese literature.
Related 'Mechs[edit]
- Hyena SalvageMech - Original design built from two salvaged Kintaros.[24]
- Naja - Clan Cloud Cobra created this medium BattleMech based on Kintaros found in their Brian Caches.[25]
Gallery[edit]
Original KTO-19 Kintaro from TRO:2750
KTO-18 Kintaro from TRO:3025 Revised
KTO-20 Kintaro from TRO:3050
KTO-18 Kintaro from TRO:3039
KTO-20 Kintaro from TRO:3050 Upgrade
KTO-19 Kintaro in battle from CCG
Model of Kintaro from MWO
Screenshot of Kamea Arano's Kintaro from BattleTech (Video Game)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 102–103: "KTO-20 Kintaro"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Kintaro
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 116
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 66: "KTR-18 Kintaro"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 260: "KTR-18 Kintaro"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 200: "KT0-20 Kintaro"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Record Sheets: 3039, p. 135, and Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 260–261
- ↑ BattleTech (Video Game), Yang Virtanen dialogue
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169: "SLDF Royal Units"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 22
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 136
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 201: "KTO -20 Kintaro"
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 123
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 137
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 138
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 157
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 139
- ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 55: "Kurita Combat Commands - Arkab Legion - Second Arkab Legion - Tai-sa Omar Akbani"
- ↑ MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Kintaro Entry
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, pp. 150–152: Hyena SalvageMech - Fluff includes Hyena being built from salvaged Kintaros
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 22
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Manual: Kurita
- Combat Operations
- Field Manual: ComStar
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update
- Record Sheets: 3025/3026
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3060
- Record Sheets: 3067
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: Golden Century
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