Quickdraw
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| Quickdraw | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Technicron Manufacturing |
| Model | QKD-4G |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Technicron Type E |
| Armor | Riese-475 |
| Engine | VOX 300 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Chilton 460 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,012 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,192 |
Contents
Description
The Quickdraw was originally built in 2779 as a competitor to the Rifleman BattleMech. In this respect, the model was unsuccessful. However, because of its excellent mobility, with a ground speed of 86.4 kph and its jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters, as well as its mostly short range weapons assortment, the Quickdraw is a powerful close combat 'Mech. It has one major flaw though: its light armor protection. With armor on par with most mid-grade medium 'Mechs, the Quickdraw is barely capable of standing up to heavier 'Mechs.
Armament
The only long-range weapon carried onboard the Quickdraw is a Delta Dart LRM 10 launcher, giving the 'Mech some long range damage capabilities. For close range combat, the Quickdraw carries four Omicron 4000 Medium Lasers, two of which are rear-mounted and the other two (in the arms) giving it respectable close range firepower. Additionally, to capitalize on any weak points in an enemy's armor, the Quickdraw carries a Hovertec Quad SRM 4 launcher.
Variants
- QKD-C - This is a modified version of the 5K Quickdraw. The 'Mech has had a Medium Laser removed and replaced with a c3 slave unit, to allow it to work in c3 lances. BV (1.0) = 1,124, BV (2.0) = 1,225
- QKD-4H - In an attempt to bring more direct firepower to the 'Mech the 4H moves the SRM 4 launcher into the rear arc and moves the two rear-facing Medium Lasers into forward firing mounts. Otherwise, the 4H is identical to the 4G model. BV (1.0) = 1,006, BV (2.0) = 1,242
- QKD-5A - The 5A makes the Quickdraw a more effective close combat 'Mech. The LRM 10 launcher has been removed and in its place two more forward-firing Medium Lasers have been added, as well as extra heat sinks to help compensate for the additional heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,070, BV (2.0) = 1,196
- QKD-5K - The 5K Quickdraw is upgraded using Star League technology. The 'Mech carries the same weaponry as the 5A model. The heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks and the armor carried is Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving the 5K armor protection superior to the 5A model, with no added weight. BV (1.0) = 1,170, BV (2.0) = 1,265
- QKD-5M - Another basic upgrade of the Quickdraw with Star League technology, the 5M replaces the SRM 4 launcher with a one-shot SRM 4 Launcher. The armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous and the 'Mech uses double heat sinks for better heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech has also had CASE added, to protect against ammunition explosions. BV (1.0) = 1,142, BV (2.0) = 1,237
- QKD-8K - This variant of the Quickdraw brings it up to 3067 weapons standards. The 'Mech is built using an Endo Steel chassis and is armored with eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The war machine's engine has also been upgraded to an extralight, allowing the same ground speed with less weight. Finally the 'Mech's arsenal has also been stripped and upgraded. The 8K Quickdraw has four forward mounted ER Medium Lasers and also carries a MRM 30 launcher, as a compromise between the LRMs and SRMs of past models. BV (1.0) = 1,138, BV (2.0) = 1,474