Koshi (BattleMech)
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| Koshi | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | CSF Poseidon Mobile Production Facility |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | NA |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Type 2 Standard Endo Steel |
| Armor | Forging ZM7 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Type II 175 XL |
| Speed | 118 km/h |
| Jump Jets | GrandThrust Mk I |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ?? |
| BV (2.0) | ?? |
Contents
Description
Based on the Mist Lynx Omnimech, the Koshi was inspired by the success of the Clan Diamond Shark’s Black Hawk design. In essence a simplified, non-Omni version of the older mech, the Koshi was designed primarily for sale to Inner Sphere customers, a decision that did not sit well with many more conservative members of the clan. Political fighting delayed the deployment of the Battlemech until 3093, however, once it was introduced, the mech proved to be a success. Purchased by all major powers of the Inner Sphere, as well as some minor ones, the Koshi is particularly popular with the Capellan Confederation and Republic of the Sphere militaries.
To reduce costs, the Diamond Sharks chose to use entirely off the shelf components, including Inner Sphere-produced electronics. However, these decisions did not hamper the mech’s performance. Like its progenitor, the Koshi is built on a lightweight Endo Steel chassis to save weight and is powered by a 175 XL engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The Mist Lynx also has six Jump Jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. [1].
Armament
The Koshi’s armament is rather simple and straightforward, consisting of a quartet of arm-mounted SRM-4 launchers, supplied by three tons of ammunition. A head-mounted Active Probe, another legacy of its progenitor, allows the mech to act as a scout and flush out hidden foes. Finally, a Light TAG allows it to act as a spotter for guided artillery and indirect fire.
Variants
- Koshi 2 – Removing all the missile launchers as well as the Active Probe, the Koshi 2 mounts a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers, each fed by a ton of ammunition. The Light TAG is retained. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = ??.
Unique Variants=
- SF2055-14B – Piloted by MechWarrior Flavio Rodruigez, this House Liao improvised and refurnished design was built from scrapped 'Mechs and parts sold to them by Clan Sea Fox. The 'Mech carries three Heavy Small Lasers in each arm.[2] BV (2.0) = ???
Related BattleMechs
- Mist Lynx - The Mist Lynx Omnimech was used by the Diamond Sharks as the basis of the design for the Koshi.
Gallery
Dark Age "Koshi" Miniature
Flavio Rodruigez’ "Koshi" Miniature
References
- ↑ Dark Age Turning Points: Liao
- ↑ Flavio Rodiguez dossier's Koshi fluff.