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| name = Kokou Defense Tank | | name = Kokou Defense Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = Albion Armor Works Beta<ref name=trogc8>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 8</ref> |
| production year = | | production year = | ||
| − | | year reference = | + | | 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 = [[Ferro Fibrous]] | + | | armor = [[Ferro Fibrous|Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=trogc8/> |
| − | | heat sinks = | + | | heat sinks = 30 |
| engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | | engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | ||
| − | | comsys = | + | | comsys = Build 1685/3 Tacticom<ref name=trogc8/> |
| − | | T&T = | + | | T&T = Build 2 JRD TTS<ref name=trogc8/> |
| speed = 32 | | speed = 32 | ||
| 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 = 1x [[LRM 15]] <br> x3 [[Large Pulse Laser]]s | | armament = 1x [[LRM 15]] <br> x3 [[Large Pulse Laser]]s | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,189<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank - Record Sheet lists Battle Value 2.</ref> | + | | 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> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is | + | The '''Kokou Defense Tank''' is an early [[Clan]] combat vehicle first developed by [[Clan Star Adder]] from the [[SLDF]]'s Royal [[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/> |
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| − | 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> | + | Given its low speed, the Kokous 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> |
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| + | 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 | + | 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/> |
The vehicle is not terribly fast, as its fusion engine only able to propel it to a maximum of 32 kph. | The vehicle is not terribly fast, as its fusion engine only able to propel it to a maximum of 32 kph. | ||
| − | Its long-range weapon is a 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]]. | + | Its long-range weapon is a 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 Large Pulse Lasers found in its turret. Thirty heat sinks are fitted to dissipate the immense heat of the lasers.<ref name=trogc9/> |
| − | Intermediate and close range threats are handled by the blistering power of three Large Pulse Lasers found in its turret. | ||
| − | The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank | + | The tank is also equipped with a [[Trailer Hitch]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; 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. | + | *; 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. BV (2.0) = 1,474<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank XL </ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 68</ref> |
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| − | * | + | ==Related Vehicles== |
| + | * [[Burke]] - The Burke used by the SLDF's [[Royal Division]]s served as the inspiration for the Kokou. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[[Turning Points: Tokasha]] | + | *''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' |
| + | *'' [[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
[[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles|Kokou]] | ||
[[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]] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, 17 November 2020
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| Kokou Defense Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Albion Armor Works Beta[1] |
| Mission | Defense Tank |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Mass | 70 |
| Armor | Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Fusion |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Crew | 4[2] |
| Communications System | Build 1685/3 Tacticom[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 2 JRD TTS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 30 |
| Armament |
1x LRM 15 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,189[3][4][5] |
Contents
Description
The Kokou Defense Tank is an early Clan combat vehicle first developed by Clan Star Adder from the SLDF's Royal 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.[1]
Given its low speed, the Kokous is used primarily as a defensive unit. One noted use in this role was Clan Hell's Horses Beta Galaxy's defense of their Clan's Tokasha MechWorks Alpha factory on Tokasha in 2921 from Clan Ghost Bear.[6]
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
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.[7][3] The vehicle is not terribly fast, as its fusion engine only able to propel it to a maximum of 32 kph.
Its long-range weapon is a 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 Large Pulse Lasers found in its turret. Thirty heat sinks are fitted to dissipate the immense heat of the lasers.[3]
The tank is also equipped with a Trailer Hitch.[8]
Variants
- 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. BV (2.0) = 1,474[9][10]
Related Vehicles
- Burke - The Burke used by the SLDF's Royal Divisions served as the inspiration for the Kokou.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 8
- ↑ TechManual, P.103 Add Control Systems - Calculations of number of crew is assigned to Kokou.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 67
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank - Record Sheet lists Battle Value 2.
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, pp. 1 Holding the Line - Short Story of gunner of Kokou fighting off the Ghost Bears.
- ↑ Battletech Forums/Errata Threat for Turning Points: Tokasha, specifies the type and quantity of armor is fitted to the vehicle.
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 40 Kokou Defense Tank XL
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 68