Minotaur

Minotaur
Production information
Manufacturer	Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility Clan Star Adder Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6
Tech Base	Clan
Introduced	3060
Technical specifications
Mass	90 tons
Chassis	Standard
Armor	Standard
Engine	45 Fusion
Speed	54 km/h
Jump Jets	3 (type unknown)
Armament	2x ER Medium Lasers
BV (1.0)	367
BV (2.0)	424

Description

The Minotaur is the "assault class" of the first generation ProtoMechs. Weighing more than any other ProtoMech, it trades speed for armor and weaponry. In fact it is so well armored that it can take a direct Gauss Rifle hit to the torso and keep fighting. Intended for defensive operations, the Minotaur's lack of speed isn't an obstacle to completing it's mission, particularly when partnered with LRM-equipped units like the Mad Dog or Gorgon.

Though it would be a natural fit for the defensive units currently deployed by Clan Blood Spirit, it appears that Clan Star Adder is currently the only Clan producing this model.

Armament

Carrying a pair of 'Mech scale ER Medium Lasers, the Minotaur has enough firepower to seriously damage any light 'Mech foolish enough to close with it. A complete Point of Minotaur can even strip the armor off of some medium 'Mechs and heavy vehicles before the crew realizes the danger. With the long range of the ER Medium Lasers, the Minotaur can keep inflicting damage on the enemy for quite a while.

Variants

• Minotaur 2 - Developed during the 3060s, this variant utilizes a LB 2-X Autocannon with a single ton of ammunition. The armor is reallocated to Main Gun position from the torso and legs. This variant also drops the original's Jump Jets. BV (2.0) = 168

• Minotaur 3 - This variation of the Minotaur is redesign as a fire support model. It is armed with a LRM 12 Launcher in the Main Gun position. Improvements to the design include a increase of maximum speed to 80 km/ph, increase range to its Jump Jets, and its armor protection has been increased. BV (2.0) = 443

• Minotaur 4 - Created during the Jihad, this version of the Minotaur fitted with Advanced Tech developed during this era. Minotaur 4 uses same armor protection as second variant, but has speed of the third. Its only weapon is the newly developed Class 2 ProtoMech Autocannon with 40 rounds of ammunition for weapons. BV (2.0) = 188

Notes

Presumably "Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6" is a plant captured by the Star Adders after the destruction of the Smoke Jaguars.

Bibliography

• Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3060