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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image= Koto.jpg
 
|image= Koto.jpg
|name=''Koto''
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|name=Koto
 
|manufacturer=[[Omnitech Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129, "Koto 'Mech Profile"</ref>
 
|manufacturer=[[Omnitech Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129, "Koto 'Mech Profile"</ref>
 
|production year=3057
 
|production year=3057
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1837/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1837/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=KTO-2A
 
|model=KTO-2A
|cost= 3,677,604 [[C-bill]]s
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|class=Light
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|cost= 3,677,604 C-bills
 
|mass=25
 
|mass=25
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|chassis=Bergan/OmniTekk Light [[Endo-Steel]] 2.5
|mech type=BattleMech
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|armor=Solaris Special [[Ferro-Fibrous]] GLT-5
|chassis=[[Bergan/OmniTekk Light 2.5]] [[endo steel]]
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|engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] II
|armor=[[Solaris Special Ferro-Fibrous GTL-5]]
 
|engine=[[Nissan II 200 XL|Nissan II 200]] [[XL engine]]  
 
 
|comsys=[[Garret T-10B.2]]
 
|comsys=[[Garret T-10B.2]]
 
|T&T=[[O/P 911 OT Mod 3]]
 
|T&T=[[O/P 911 OT Mod 3]]
|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]
 
|speed=130
 
|speed=130
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|jumpjets=None
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
* 1x [[Large X-Pulse laser]]
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*1x [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s
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*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[ER small laser]]
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*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
 
|BV (1.0)=765
 
|BV (1.0)=765
 
|BV (2.0)=977<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 213</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=977<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 213</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Produced in the untold thousands, the ''[[Locust]]'' is among the most common [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Solaris VII]] arena circuit, just as it is in the greater [[Inner Sphere]]. Due to ongoing production of the low-cost design and the seemingly limitless supply of scrapped 'Mechs, the ''Locust'' is also a common basis for custom-built Solaris Arena designs, of which [[Omnitech Industries]]' '''''Koto''''' is the most notable and successful.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
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Produced in the untold thousands, the ''[[Locust]]'' is among the most common [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Solaris VII]] arena circuit just as it is in the greater [[Inner Sphere]]. Due to on-going production of the low-cost design and the seemingly limitless supply of scrapped 'Mechs, the ''Locust'' is also a common basis for custom-built Solaris Arena designs, of which [[Omnitech Industries]]' '''''Koto''''' is the most notable and successful.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
  
While sharing the same basic shape as the ''Locust'', each ''Koto'' has been extensively modified, utilizing an [[endo steel]] skeleton, [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[double heat sink]]s, and an [[XL engine]] to maintain its parent design's speed and armor while weighing five tons heavier and leaving room for an increased weapons loadout. However, for all its advanced systems, the design still shows signs of its patchwork 'Mech garage construction and hand-me-down surplus origin in a number of areas, most notably its electronic systems. The ''Koto'' is fitted with the same [[Targeting-Tracking System|targeting]] and [[Communications System|communications systems]] as its parent design, and even with custom modifications there have been random but significant instances of failure and breakdowns in battle.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
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While sharing the same basic shape as the ''Locust'', each ''Koto'' has been extensively modified, utilizing an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[Double Heat Sink]]s and a [[XL Engine]] to maintain its parent design's speed and armor while weighing five tons heavier and leaving room for an increased weapons loadout. However, for all its advanced systems, the design still shows signs of its patchwork 'Mech Garage construction and hand-me-down surplus origin in a number of areas, most notably its electronic systems. The ''Koto'' is fitted with the same [[Targeting-Tracking System|targeting]] and [[Communications System|communications systems]] as its parent design, and even with custom modifications there have been random but significant instances of failure and breakdowns in battle.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Koto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons array is built around Omnitech's belief that the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who landed the first blow in a bout was the one most likely to win, and an agreement to test and showcase the advanced laser products of [[Diverse Optics]] in the arenas. Carrying a single center mounted [[Diverse Technology Labs]] [[large X-Pulse laser]] prototype, the ''Koto'' is able to unleash a surprisingly powerful hail of pulse laser fire at an unexpected distance. Backing this up are two [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s mounted in the 'Mech's vestigial arms and a single [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]] fitted in the head. While lacking sufficient heat sinks to continuously fire all its weapons, the ''Koto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s high speed allows the pilot to quickly engage and then withdraw to cool down.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
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The ''Koto''s weapons array is built around Omnitech's belief that the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who landed the first blow in a bout was the one most likely to win, and an agreement to test and showcase the advanced laser products of [[Diverse Optics]] in the arenas. Carrying a single center mounted Diverse Technology Labs [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] prototype, the ''Koto'' is able to unleash a surprisingly powerful hail of pulse laser fire at an unexpected distance. Backing this up are two Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted in the 'Mech's vestigial arms and a single Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]] fitted in the head. While lacking sufficient heat sinks to continuously fire all its weapons, the ''Koto''s high speed allows the pilot to quickly engage and then withdraw to cool down.<ref name=TRO:3055Up128-129/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; KT-P2 : The first "model" produced, the original [[3055]] era ''Koto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons loadout was a mixture of the future variants and the ''Locust'', mounting a standard [[large pulse laser]] and standard [[small laser]], while retaining its parent's arm-mounted [[machine gun]]s. Omnitech added [[CASE]] to try and help protect the half ton of reloads carried. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 216</ref> ''Note: Original 'Mech from Solaris IV boxed set used [[Fractional Accounting]] and carried a ton of Machine Gun ammunition.''<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 15</ref>
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*;KT-P2 : The first "model" produced, the original [[3055]] era ''Koto''s weapons loadout was a mixture of the future variants and the ''Locust'', mounting a standard [[Large Pulse Laser]] and standard [[Small Laser]] while retaining its parent's arm-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s. Omnitech added [[CASE]] to try and help protect the half ton of reloads carried. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 216</ref> ''Note: Original 'Mech from Solaris IV boxed set used [[Fractional Accounting]] and carried a ton of Machine Gun ammunition.''<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 15</ref>
  
*; KTO-3A : This version downgrades the [[large X-Pulse laser]] to a [[large pulse laser]] and the [[ER medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]] to standard versions. BV (1.0) = ?? , BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 214</ref>
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*;KTO-3A : This version downgrades the Large X-Pulse Laser to a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and the ER Lasers to standard lasers. BV (1.0) = ?? , BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 214</ref>
 
   
 
   
*; KTO-4A : Omnitech's designers are also reportedly looking at a ''Koto'' variant using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,073<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 215</ref>
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*;KTO-4A : Omnitech's designers are also reportedly looking at a ''Koto'' variant using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,073<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 215</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Koto'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Koto Entry.</ref>
 
* [[EM Interference]]
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Locust]]'' - The ''Koto'' is a redesign of the classic ''Locust'' recon BattleMech <ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129</ref>
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*''[[Locust]]'' - The ''Koto'' is a redesign of the classic ''Locust'' recon BattleMech <ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129</ref>  
 
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See [[:Category:Notable Koto Pilots]]''
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
*The artwork used for the KT-P2 ''Koto'' was originally published in the Japanese version of ''BattleTech'' as the ''Locust''.
 
  
==Gallery==
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=='Mech Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Koto KT-P2 RS3055Uu.jpg|Original KT-P2 ''Koto'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]''
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Image:Koto_KT-P2.png|The original ''Koto'', KT-P2
Koto.jpg|''Koto'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]''
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*''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
  
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:MekTek BattleMechs]]

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