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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Burke.JPG|191px + | image = Kokou Tank silhouette.jpg|191px | name = Kokou Defense Tank | name = Kokou Defense Tank − | manufacturer = Albion Armor Works Beta<ref name=trogc8>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 8, "Notable Units"</ref> + | manufacturer = Clans | production year = | production year = − | year reference = + | year reference = ??? (production year reference) | Mission = Defense Tank | Mission = Defense Tank | Type = Tracked | Type = Tracked | cost = | cost = − | Tech Base = Clan + | Tech Base =Clan | mass = 70 | mass = 70 − | armor = [[Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=trogc8/> + | armor = Standard (Clan) − | heat sinks = 30 [[Heat Sink|single]]| engine = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | heat sinks = 10 − | comsys = [[Build 1685/3 Tacticom]]<ref name=trogc8/> + | engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] − | T&T = [[Build 2 JRD TTS]]<ref name=trogc8/> + | comsys = Unspecified − | speed = 32 + | T&T = Unspecified + | speed = 32 kph | Crew = 4<ref>''[[TechManual]]'', P.103 Add Control Systems - Calculations of number of crew is assigned to Kokou.</ref> | Crew = 4<ref>''[[TechManual]]'', P.103 Add Control Systems - Calculations of number of crew is assigned to Kokou.</ref> − | armament = + | armament = 1x [[LRM 15]] <br> x3 [[Large Pulse Laser]]s − * 1x [[LRM 10]] − * 3x [[Large Pulse Laser]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 1,189<ref name=trogc9>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 9</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 67</ref><ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank - Record Sheet lists Battle Value 2.</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,189 }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is an early [[Clan]] combat vehicle first developed by [[Clan Star Adder]] from the [[SLDF]]'s Royal [[Burke (Combat Vehicle)|Burke]]. In fact the development happened so quickly that the "Block A" Kokous underperformed in the field. [[Clan Mongoose]] forces defeated the Block A Kokous at least nineteen times. However when the improved "Block B" Kokous arrived, the tide quickly turned and the Adders successfully defended their territory.<ref name=trogc8/> + The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is a early Clan Combat Vehicle utilized in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] during the [[Succession Wars Era]]. + The heavy tanks was typically used as defense vehicle for important facilities utilized by various [[Clans]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1, 7 - Short Story & RAT show the vehicle was used by multiple Clans and vehicle was used defensive unit for the Factory. Most Clans used vehicles as defensive units with some exceptions.</ref> − Given its low speed, the Kokou is used primarily as a defensive unit. One noted use in this role was [[Clan Hell's Horses]] [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy's]] defense of their Clan's [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] factory on [[Tokasha]] in [[2921]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1 Holding the Line - Short Story of gunner of Kokou fighting off the Ghost Bears.</ref> + One noted use was [[Clan Hell's Horses]] [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy's]] defense of their Clan's [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] factory on [[Tokasha]] in [[2921]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1 Holding the Line - Short Story of gunner of Kokou fighting off the Ghost Bears.</ref> − − When caught in open terrain the Kokou is quickly flanked and often destroyed. For that reason it was eventually phased out of front line service, but some are found in the second line and garrison forces of the Clans. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Constructed using standard Clan technologies, the Kokou is powered by a standard fusion engine and protected by eight and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, with the majority of armor focused on its front and turret.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=64910.msg1518229#msg1518229 BattleTech Forums/Errata Threat for Turning Points: Tokasha, specifies the type and quantity of armor is fitted to the vehicle.]</ref><ref name=trogc9/> + Constructed using standard Clan technologies, the Kokou is powered by a Standard engine and protected upwards of 10 tons of armor, with majority armor focus in it's front and turret. − The vehicle is not terribly fast, as its fusion engine only able to propel it to a maximum of 32 km/h. + The vehicle is not terrible fast, its fusion engine only able to move it no faster than 32 kph. − Its long-range weapon is a [[LRM-10|10-Tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher]] mounted on the front of the tank's hull. The two tons of ammunition for the launcher is protected by [[CASE]]. Intermediate and close range threats are handled by the blistering power of three [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s found in its turret. Thirty heat sinks are fitted to dissipate the immense heat of the lasers.<ref name=trogc9/>+ It's long-range weapon is it's 10-Tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher mounted in front of the tank's hull. The two tons of ammunition for the launcher is protected by [[CASE]]. + While intermediate and close range are handled by blistering three Large Pulse Lasers found in it's turret. − The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank</ref> + The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank - Record Sheet and it's stats the vehicle has.</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Kokou Defense Tank (XL) : This variant differs little from the Standard model with exception of the [[extralight fusion engine]], which increases its maximum speed to 54 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40, Kokou Defense Tank XL </ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 68</ref> + *; Kokou Defense Tank (XL) : This variant differs little from the Standard model with exception of the [[Extra Light Fusion Engine]], which increase it's maximum speed to 54 kph. BV2 1,474<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank XL - Record Sheet and it's stats the variant of the main vehicle has.</ref> − − ==Related Vehicles== − * [[Burke (Combat Vehicle)|Burke]] - The Burke used by the SLDF's [[Royal Division]]s served as the inspiration for the Kokou. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' it describes a Clan Hell's Horses attempt in [[2847]] [[Jessica Nix|to challenge Clan Star Adder for the schematics for the "Kokou B" variant]].<ref name=trogc8/> + *As of this writing, there is no official art work for this vehicle or [[Master Unit List]]. The image currently used is a Silhouette of the original art work for the [[Burke]] tank used in [[TRO: 2765]]. ==References== ==References== Line 51:
Line 47: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[TechManual]]'' + *[[Turning Points: Tokasha]] − * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' − * ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' − [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] − [[Category:Clan Star Adder Combat Vehicles|Kokou]]
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Kokou Tank silhouette.jpg|191px |
| name = Kokou Defense Tank | | name = Kokou Defense Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = Clans |
| production year = | | production year = | ||
| − | | year reference = | + | | year reference = ??? (production year reference) |
| Mission = Defense Tank | | Mission = Defense Tank | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| cost = | | cost = | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Clan | + | | Tech Base =Clan |
| mass = 70 | | mass = 70 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Standard (Clan) |
| − | | heat sinks = | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| − | | comsys = | + | | engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| − | | T&T = | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| − | | speed = 32 | + | | T&T = Unspecified |
| + | | speed = 32 kph | ||
| Crew = 4<ref>''[[TechManual]]'', P.103 Add Control Systems - Calculations of number of crew is assigned to Kokou.</ref> | | Crew = 4<ref>''[[TechManual]]'', P.103 Add Control Systems - Calculations of number of crew is assigned to Kokou.</ref> | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1x [[LRM 15]] <br> x3 [[Large Pulse Laser]]s |
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| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,189 | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,189 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is | + | The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is a early Clan Combat Vehicle utilized in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] during the [[Succession Wars Era]]. |
| + | The heavy tanks was typically used as defense vehicle for important facilities utilized by various [[Clans]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1, 7 - Short Story & RAT show the vehicle was used by multiple Clans and vehicle was used defensive unit for the Factory. Most Clans used vehicles as defensive units with some exceptions.</ref> | ||
| − | + | One noted use was [[Clan Hell's Horses]] [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy's]] defense of their Clan's [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] factory on [[Tokasha]] in [[2921]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1 Holding the Line - Short Story of gunner of Kokou fighting off the Ghost Bears.</ref> | |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Constructed using standard Clan technologies, the Kokou is powered by a | + | Constructed using standard Clan technologies, the Kokou is powered by a Standard engine and protected upwards of 10 tons of armor, with majority armor focus in it's front and turret. |
| − | The vehicle is not | + | The vehicle is not terrible fast, its fusion engine only able to move it no faster than 32 kph. |
| − | + | It's long-range weapon is it's 10-Tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher mounted in front of the tank's hull. The two tons of ammunition for the launcher is protected by [[CASE]]. | |
| + | While intermediate and close range are handled by blistering three Large Pulse Lasers found in it's turret. | ||
| − | The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank</ref> | + | The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank - Record Sheet and it's stats the vehicle has.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Kokou Defense Tank (XL) : This variant differs little from the Standard model with exception of the [[ | + | *; Kokou Defense Tank (XL) : This variant differs little from the Standard model with exception of the [[Extra Light Fusion Engine]], which increase it's maximum speed to 54 kph. BV2 1,474<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank XL - Record Sheet and it's stats the variant of the main vehicle has.</ref> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * | + | *As of this writing, there is no official art work for this vehicle or [[Master Unit List]]. The image currently used is a Silhouette of the original art work for the [[Burke]] tank used in [[TRO: 2765]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | ||
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[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | ||
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