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| − | {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the | + | {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the prefabricated garrison base|Kiudo}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Kyudo.jpg | + | |image = Kyudo.jpg |
| − | |name=Kyudo | + | |name = ''Kyudo'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]] | + | |manufacturer = |
| − | |introduced=2625 | + | [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] (D-03)<ref name=TRSWp72f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 72–73: "KY2-D-02 Kyudo"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> |
| − | |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1851/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | ---- |
| − | |model=KY2-D-02 | + | [[Martinson Armaments]] (D-01/02; destroyed in Amaris Coup)<ref name=TRSWp72f /> |
| − | + | |introduced = 2625 | |
| − | |cost= 4,441,858 C- | + | |year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1851/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |mass=45 | + | |model = KY2-D-02<ref name=TRSWp72f /> |
| − | |chassis=Chariot Type E | + | |cost = 4,441,858 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |armor= | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 225]] | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |comsys=[[Dalban Comline]] | + | |mass = 45 |
| − | |T&T=[[Standus 3 | + | |chassis = [[Chariot Type E]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |armor = [[Armorscale Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |engine = [[VOX 225]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |comsys = [[Dalban Comline]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[LRM-20]] | + | |T&T = [[Standus 3 with Artemis IV FCS]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,286<ref name=TRO179>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 59</ref> | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp72f /> --> |
| + | * 1x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,286<ref name=TRSWp72f /><ref name=TRO179>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 59</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Kyudo''''' was developed by [[Martinson Armaments]] early in the history of [[BattleMech]]s, having been unveiled in [[Introduction Year::2443]]. The [[Terran Hegemony]] purchased the design that was intended to support the ''[[Mackie]]'', as it was cheaper than that 'Mech. | + | The '''''Kyudo''''' was developed by [[Martinson Armaments]] early in the history of [[BattleMech]]s, having been unveiled in [[Introduction Year::2443]]. The [[Terran Hegemony]] purchased the design that was intended to support the ''[[Mackie]]'', as it was cheaper than that 'Mech. Martinson was destroyed during the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the ''Kyudo'' eventually faded into obscurity.<ref name=TRO178>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 178</ref> |
| − | The 45-ton ' | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| + | The 45-ton ''Kyudo'' tops out at 86 km/h, thanks to its [[VOX 225]] [[fusion engine]]. It's [[Chariot Type E]] [[endo steel]] chassis and internal machinery is protected by eight tons of [[Armorscale]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and has [[CASE]] to protect the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in the event of an ammunition explosion. 10 [[double heat sink]]s make heat a secondary concern.<ref name=TRO178 /><ref name=TRO179/> | ||
| − | + | As a support 'Mech, the ''Kyudo'' mounts a [[Conan/20]] [[LRM-20]] that is guided by an [[Artemis IV FCS]], which enables it to provide accurate direct and indirect fire support. To back it up, the ''Kyudo'' has a single [[Sorenstein (ERLL)|Sorenstein]] [[ER large laser]] that is as effective in close as it is downrange.<ref name=TRO178 /> | |
| − | As a support 'Mech, the ''Kyudo'' mounts a Conan/20 [[LRM-20]] that is guided by an [[Artemis IV | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;KY2-D-01 : The earliest version of the ''Kyudo'' | + | *; KY2-D-01 : The earliest version of the ''Kyudo'' was designed by [[Brian May]] using the technology that was available at the time, but was primitive compared to the -02. It could only manage 64 km/h and had [[Primitive Armor|inferior armor protection]] that lacked [[CASE]], despite carrying nine and half tons of it. It used a standard [[large laser]] and an [[LRM-10]] that lacked advanced guidance. These two weapons built less heat, but the 'Mech only had 12 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name=TRSWp72f /><ref name=TRO178 />. BV (2.0) = 748<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 159</ref> This version of the ''Kyudo'' served with the Hegemony Armed Forces throughout the [[Reunification War]]. Gradually it was reassigned to various militia and reserve forces before being destroyed in the [[Amaris Civil War]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 4</ref> |
| − | *;KY2-D-03 : The rediscovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] led to the resurfacing of the ''Kyudo''. [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] upgraded a maintenance facility on the planet [[Lopez]] to be able to produce an upgraded variant of that 'Mech in [[Reintroduction Year::3079]]. The missile launcher is replaced with a pair of Artemis-guided [[MML-7]]s, though they only have two tons of ammunition<ref name=TRO178 /> | + | *; KY2-D-03 : The rediscovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] led to the resurfacing of the ''Kyudo''. [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] upgraded a maintenance facility on the planet [[Lopez]] to be able to produce an upgraded variant of that 'Mech in [[Reintroduction Year::3079]]. The missile launcher is replaced with a pair of Artemis-guided [[MML-7]]s, though they only have two tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRSWp72f /><ref name=TRO178 /> BV (2.0) = 1,167<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 160</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 60</ref> |
| − | == BattleMech Gallery == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| + | The ''Kyudo'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Kyudo Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Pilot]] | ||
| + | * [[Exposed Actuators]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Kyudo_XTROPrimV1.jpg| | + | File:Kyudo.jpg|Original ''Kyudo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' |
| + | Image:Kyudo_XTROPrimV1.jpg|Experimental KY2-D-01 ''Kyudo'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1|XTRO:Primitives I]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the prefabricated garrison base, see Kiudo.
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| Kyudo | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited (D-03)[1]
Martinson Armaments (D-01/02; destroyed in Amaris Coup)[1] |
| Model | KY2-D-02[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 2625 |
| Cost | 4,441,858 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Chariot Type E [endo steel] |
| Armor | Armorscale Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | VOX 225 |
| Communications System | Dalban Comline |
| Targeting Tracking System | Standus 3 with Artemis IV FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,286[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Kyudo was developed by Martinson Armaments early in the history of BattleMechs, having been unveiled in 2443. The Terran Hegemony purchased the design that was intended to support the Mackie, as it was cheaper than that 'Mech. Martinson was destroyed during the Amaris Civil War and the Kyudo eventually faded into obscurity.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The 45-ton Kyudo tops out at 86 km/h, thanks to its VOX 225 fusion engine. It's Chariot Type E endo steel chassis and internal machinery is protected by eight tons of Armorscale ferro-fibrous armor, and has CASE to protect the MechWarrior in the event of an ammunition explosion. 10 double heat sinks make heat a secondary concern.[4][2]
As a support 'Mech, the Kyudo mounts a Conan/20 LRM-20 that is guided by an Artemis IV FCS, which enables it to provide accurate direct and indirect fire support. To back it up, the Kyudo has a single Sorenstein ER large laser that is as effective in close as it is downrange.[4]
Variants[edit]
- KY2-D-01
- The earliest version of the Kyudo was designed by Brian May using the technology that was available at the time, but was primitive compared to the -02. It could only manage 64 km/h and had inferior armor protection that lacked CASE, despite carrying nine and half tons of it. It used a standard large laser and an LRM-10 that lacked advanced guidance. These two weapons built less heat, but the 'Mech only had 12 single heat sinks[1][4]. BV (2.0) = 748[5] This version of the Kyudo served with the Hegemony Armed Forces throughout the Reunification War. Gradually it was reassigned to various militia and reserve forces before being destroyed in the Amaris Civil War.[6]
- KY2-D-03
- The rediscovery of the Hegemony Memory Core led to the resurfacing of the Kyudo. Irian BattleMechs Unlimited upgraded a maintenance facility on the planet Lopez to be able to produce an upgraded variant of that 'Mech in 3079. The missile launcher is replaced with a pair of Artemis-guided MML-7s, though they only have two tons of ammunition.[1][4] BV (2.0) = 1,167[7][8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Kyudo is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Gallery[edit]
Original Kyudo from TRO:3075
Experimental KY2-D-01 Kyudo from XTRO:Primitives I
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 72–73: "KY2-D-02 Kyudo"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 179
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 59
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 178
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 159
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1, p. 4
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 160
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 60
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Kyudo Entry.