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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=3055u_Komodo.jpg | + | |image = 3055u_Komodo.jpg |
| − | |name=Komodo | + | |name = ''Komodo'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRJp88f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 88–89: "KIM-2 Komodo"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |production year=3053 | + | |production year = 3053 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1810/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1810/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=KIM-2 | + | |model = KIM-2<ref name=TRJp88f /> |
| − | + | |cost = 7,740,390 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | |cost= 7,740,390 C- | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mass=45 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |chassis=Alshain Type Chi | + | |mass = 45 |
| − | |armor=Valiant Lamellor | + | |chassis = [[Alshain Type Chi]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 225 XL]] | + | |armor = [[Valiant Lamellor]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]] | + | |engine = [[VOX 225 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Eagle Eye 410 XX]] | + | |comsys = [[Sipher Security Plus]] with [[Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=14 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |T&T = [[Eagle Eye 410 XX]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=Icarus 81 | + | |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |jumpjets = [[Icarus 81]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | * | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp88f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 10x [[medium laser]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[anti-missile system]] |
| − | *1x [[ECM | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,340<ref name= | + | * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 42</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=1,340<ref name=COp125>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> |
| + | |BV (2.0)=1,533<ref name=TRJp88f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 42</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Komodo''''' was designed in [[Introduction Year::3053]] to hunt and kill [[Clan]] [[Elemental]] [[ | + | The '''''Komodo''''' was designed in [[Introduction Year::3053]] to hunt and kill [[Clan]] [[Elemental]] [[battle armor]]. The 'Mech is built to be able to catch up to and destroy them with exceptional speed and maneuverability. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Komodo'' is armed with | + | The ''Komodo'' is powered by a [[VOX 225 XL]] [[extralight engine]], which propels it to a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, and can jump up to 150 meters thanks to five [[Icarus 81]] [[jump jet]]s, allowing it to traverse just about any terrain with ease. It is protected by seven and a half tons of [[standard armor]], and is also equipped with a [[Matabushi]] [[Guardian ECM suite]] to defend against any enemy electronic warfare systems. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a [[Target_Acquisition_Gear#Forward_1|Forward-1]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]], allowing the ''Komodo'' to designate a target for an [[Arrow IV]] artillery strike. |
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| + | The ''Komodo'' is armed with 10 [[Victory 23R]] [[medium laser]]s as its primary weapons. While these have a range of only 270 meters, the 'Mech has enough firepower to annihilate an entire [[point]] of [[Elemental]]s. The 'Mech is also armed with two [[Yori Flyswatter]] [[anti-missile system]]s, to defend against missile attacks. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;KIM-2A : The 2A variant of the ''Komodo'' is a modification that looks to increase the ' | + | *; KIM-2A : The 2A variant of the ''Komodo'' is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mech's reach by replacing five of the [[medium laser]]s with a single [[ER large laser]], allowing the ''Komodo'' to strike at a much farther range at the cost of raw firepower.<ref name=TRJp88f /> BV (1.0) = 1,268<ref name=COp125/>, BV (2.0) = 1,415<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 43</ref> |
| − | *;KIM-2C : The [[3064]] 2C variant of the ''Komodo'' removes the TAG unit from the 'Mech | + | *; KIM-2C : The [[3064]] 2C variant of the ''Komodo'' removes the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit from the 'Mech, replacing it with a [[C3 slave unit]].<ref name=TRJp88f /> This allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with other friendly units, making the 'Mech and its lancemates extremely accurate. BV (1.0) = 1,340, BV (2.0) = 1,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 44</ref> |
| − | *;KIM-3C : | + | *; KIM-3C : Nicknamed the "Master ''Komodo''", the 3C variant that entered service in [[3064]] is a radical modification of the ''Komodo'' that makes it capable of commanding a C3 lance. This is done by removing two [[double heat sink]]s and two [[medium laser]]s as well as the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] designator and adding a [[C3 master computer]].<ref name=TRJp88f /> BV (1.0) = 1,197, BV (2.0) = 1,371<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 45</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Komodo'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Komodo Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| + | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
| + | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor (2)]] | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | *'''''[[Shugenja]]''''' - Due to the impressive performance by the ''Komodo'', [[Independence Weaponry]] purchased ''Komodo'' | + | * '''''[[Shugenja]]''''' - Due to the impressive performance by the ''Komodo'', [[Independence Weaponry]] purchased ''Komodo'' chassis, which they then modified to manage more mass. The resulting BattleMech developed into the ''Shugenja''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 118</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:KIM-Komodo.png|Original ''Komodo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:3055u Komodo.jpg|''Komodo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Komodo.jpg|KIM-2 ''Komodo'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations] | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:C3 Master Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Master Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 11 March 2024
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| Komodo | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3053[2] |
| Model | KIM-2[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,740,390 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Type Chi |
| Armor | Valiant Lamellor |
| Engine | VOX 225 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher Security Plus with Guardian ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Eagle Eye 410 XX with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Icarus 81 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,340[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,533[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Komodo was designed in 3053 to hunt and kill Clan Elemental battle armor. The 'Mech is built to be able to catch up to and destroy them with exceptional speed and maneuverability.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Komodo is powered by a VOX 225 XL extralight engine, which propels it to a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, and can jump up to 150 meters thanks to five Icarus 81 jump jets, allowing it to traverse just about any terrain with ease. It is protected by seven and a half tons of standard armor, and is also equipped with a Matabushi Guardian ECM suite to defend against any enemy electronic warfare systems. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a Forward-1 TAG, allowing the Komodo to designate a target for an Arrow IV artillery strike.
The Komodo is armed with 10 Victory 23R medium lasers as its primary weapons. While these have a range of only 270 meters, the 'Mech has enough firepower to annihilate an entire point of Elementals. The 'Mech is also armed with two Yori Flyswatter anti-missile systems, to defend against missile attacks.
Variants[edit]
- KIM-2A
- The 2A variant of the Komodo is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mech's reach by replacing five of the medium lasers with a single ER large laser, allowing the Komodo to strike at a much farther range at the cost of raw firepower.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,268[3], BV (2.0) = 1,415[5]
- KIM-2C
- The 3064 2C variant of the Komodo removes the TAG unit from the 'Mech, replacing it with a C3 slave unit.[1] This allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with other friendly units, making the 'Mech and its lancemates extremely accurate. BV (1.0) = 1,340, BV (2.0) = 1,533[6]
- KIM-3C
- Nicknamed the "Master Komodo", the 3C variant that entered service in 3064 is a radical modification of the Komodo that makes it capable of commanding a C3 lance. This is done by removing two double heat sinks and two medium lasers as well as the TAG designator and adding a C3 master computer.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,197, BV (2.0) = 1,371[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Komodo is subject to the following Design Quirks:[8]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Shugenja - Due to the impressive performance by the Komodo, Independence Weaponry purchased Komodo chassis, which they then modified to manage more mass. The resulting BattleMech developed into the Shugenja.[9]
Gallery[edit]
Original Komodo from TRO:3055
Komodo from TRO:3055 Upgrade
KIM-2 Komodo in battle from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 88–89: "KIM-2 Komodo"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Komodo
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 42
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 43
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 45
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Komodo Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 118