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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Rokurokubi.jpg |image=Rokurokubi.jpg − |name= ''Rokurokubi'' + |name= Rokurokubi |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] | production year = 3135 | production year = 3135 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=RK-4T |model=RK-4T − |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] + |class= Light − |mech type=Battlemech+ |mass=35 tons − |cost=5,846,535 [[C-bill]]s+ |chassis=[[Endo Steel|Luthien Class 41 Endo Steel]] − |feet=2+ |armor=[[Hardened Armor|New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]] − |mass=35 − |chassis=[[Luthien Class 41]] [[endo steel]] − |armor=[[New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]] |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] − |comsys=[[Sipher CommSys 4]] + |comsy=[[Sipher CommSys 4]] |T&T=[[Neko Megane 7]] |T&T=[[Neko Megane 7]] − |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed=108 |speed=108 |speed with MASC= |speed with MASC= − |jumpjets= + |jumpjets=None − |armament= + |armament=1 x [[LAC/5]] <br/> 1 x [[Sword]] − * 1x [[LAC/5]] − * 1x [[Sword (weapon)|Sword]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)=998<ref name=TRO:3145DCp32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 32, 85: Rokurokubi</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 138</ref> + |BV (2.0)=998<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - bv2.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − First produced in [[Introduction Year::3135]], the '''''Rokurokubi''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] built for the armed forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and was styled after ancient Japanese armor. Designed to be a light strike 'Mech, the ''Rokurokubi'' uses its speed and robust armor to close with an enemy unit while employing its singular ranged weapon until it can bring its [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] to bear. The 'Mech was popular among the young samurai of House Kurita, who used it for honor duels between warriors in addition to regular combat. Shortly after the invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], it would be used as a leading unit in the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in the 3140s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 32: Rokurokubi - background info</ref> + First produced in the 3130s, the '''Rokurokubi''' is a Light BattleMech built for the armed forces of the [[Draconis Combine]]. + Styled after ancient Japanese [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido] armor, the Rokurokubi was designed to be light strike 'Mech using its speed and thick armor to allow it to close with an enemy unit to fully utilize its singular ranged weapon and bring its sword to bare. The 'Mech was popular young samurai of House Kurita, which was used among other things in honor duels between warriors. The would shortly after invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], be used as leading unit in the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in 3140s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32 Rokurokubi - background info.</ref> − To allow the ''Rokurokubi'' to survive enemy fire while closing in to enable its [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to use the melee weapon, the 'Mech is armored with 13.5 tons of [[New Samarkand Teppeki]] [[hardened armor]]. Despite the weight of the armor slowing the 'Mech by about 10 km/h, its 245-rated [[XL engine]] is able to give the ''Rokurokubi'' a respectable top speed of 108 km/h. However, the pilot must be mindful that his armor protection is not foolproof and a hit to the central torso could end up damaging the 'Mech's fragile [[XL gyro]].<ref name=TRO:3145DCp32/>+ ==Armament & Capacities== + Designed with minimum weaponry, the Rokurokubi only range weapon is its SarLon MiniCannon Light Class 5 Autocannon. The left arm mounted weapon has 2 tons of ammunition capacity, allowing a pilot flexibility of loading different [[Special Munitions|special ammunition types]] into the weapon. For close in attack, the 'Mech is armed with samurai like sword in its right hand [[Actuator|actuactor]]. − ==Weapons and Equipment==+ To allow the Rokurokubi to survive enemy fire to close in for its MechWarrior to use his melee weapon, the 'Mech is armored with 13.5 tons of New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened Armor. Despite weight of the armor slowing the 'Mech by single 1 kph, its 245-rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine is able give the Rokurokubi respectable speed of 108 kph. However, the pilot must be mindful of his armor protection is not full proof and a hit to central torso could end up damaging the 'Mechs' fragile [[XL Gyro]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - Stats.</ref> − Designed with minimal weaponry, the ''Rokurokubi''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s only ranged weapon is its [[SarLon MiniCannon]] [[LAC/5]], mounted in the 'Mech's left arm and fed from two ammunition bins, allowing a pilot the flexibility of loading different [[Special Munitions|special ammunition types]] into the weapon. Once the 'Mech reaches melee range it can use its deadly ''katana''-like sword in its right hand. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; RK-4K : A common variant of the 4T, this model replaces the [[LAC/5]] with a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]]. BV2=1,286<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 32, 84: Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4K</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 137</ref> + *RK-4K - Common variant of the 4T, is the replacement of the autocannon for an [[ER PPC|Lord’s Light 2 ER PPC]]. BV2=1,286<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,84 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4K.</ref> − *; RK-4X : A rare but powerful variant, the 4X replaces all the 'Mech's weaponry and armor. These changes include a swapping in a [[Clan]]-tech [[ER PPC]], [[Vibroblade#BattleMech_Vibroblades|small vibroblade]], and [[ballistic-reinforced armor]]. BV2=1,858<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 32, 86: Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4X</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 139</ref> + *RK-4X - A rare but powerful variant, the 4X replaces all the 'Mech's weaponry and armor. These changes include; Clan ER PPC, [[Small Vibroblade]], and Ballistic-Reinforced Armor. BV2=1,858<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,86 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4X.</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + ==Notable Pilots== − The ''Rokurokubi'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:+ *Wahab Fusilli - − * [[Protected Actuators]] − * [[No Ejection Mechanism]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The [[w:Rokurokubi|Rokurokubi]] is named after the mythological Japanese ''yokai'' of the same name, who are known to mimic human beings and prey on them when they least expect it.+ The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rokurokubi Rokurokubi]] is named after the Mythological Japanese demon of same name. They are known to mimic human beings prey on them when they least expect it. − * The ''Rokurokubi'' was originally produced by [[WizKids]] as part of their Firepower expansion of the game. Writers for WizKids gave some BattleTech stats for the 'Mech, but it did not get a record sheet until the release of Technical Readout 3145 and its Record Sheet book.+ ==Design Notes== + The Rokurokubi has the following [[Design Quirks]]: + *[[Protected Actuators]] + *[[No Ejection Mechanism]] ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − File:Mechrokurokubi-m.jpg|WizKids' MWDA Figure of the Rokurokubi + File:Mechrokurokubi-m.jpg|WizKid's MWDA Figure of the Rokurokubi </gallery> </gallery> + + ==Bibliography== + *''[[Dragon Rising]]'' + *''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== − *''[[Dragon Rising]]'' − *''[[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' − *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' − *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Rokurokubi.jpg | |image=Rokurokubi.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name= Rokurokubi |
|manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] | |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] | ||
| production year = 3135 | | production year = 3135 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=RK-4T | |model=RK-4T | ||
| − | | | + | |class= Light |
| − | + | |mass=35 tons | |
| − | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel|Luthien Class 41 Endo Steel]] | |
| − | + | |armor=[[Hardened Armor|New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]] | |
| − | |mass=35 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Luthien Class 41 | ||
| − | |armor=[[New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]] | ||
|engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | ||
| − | | | + | |comsy=[[Sipher CommSys 4]] |
|T&T=[[Neko Megane 7]] | |T&T=[[Neko Megane 7]] | ||
| − | |||
|speed=108 | |speed=108 | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=None |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament=1 x [[LAC/5]] <br/> 1 x [[Sword]] |
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|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=998<ref | + | |BV (2.0)=998<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - bv2.</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First produced in | + | First produced in the 3130s, the '''Rokurokubi''' is a Light BattleMech built for the armed forces of the [[Draconis Combine]]. |
| + | Styled after ancient Japanese [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido] armor, the Rokurokubi was designed to be light strike 'Mech using its speed and thick armor to allow it to close with an enemy unit to fully utilize its singular ranged weapon and bring its sword to bare. The 'Mech was popular young samurai of House Kurita, which was used among other things in honor duels between warriors. The would shortly after invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], be used as leading unit in the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in 3140s.<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32 Rokurokubi - background info.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Armament & Capacities== | |
| + | Designed with minimum weaponry, the Rokurokubi only range weapon is its SarLon MiniCannon Light Class 5 Autocannon. The left arm mounted weapon has 2 tons of ammunition capacity, allowing a pilot flexibility of loading different [[Special Munitions|special ammunition types]] into the weapon. For close in attack, the 'Mech is armed with samurai like sword in its right hand [[Actuator|actuactor]]. | ||
| − | + | To allow the Rokurokubi to survive enemy fire to close in for its MechWarrior to use his melee weapon, the 'Mech is armored with 13.5 tons of New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened Armor. Despite weight of the armor slowing the 'Mech by single 1 kph, its 245-rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine is able give the Rokurokubi respectable speed of 108 kph. However, the pilot must be mindful of his armor protection is not full proof and a hit to central torso could end up damaging the 'Mechs' fragile [[XL Gyro]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - Stats.</ref> | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *RK-4K - Common variant of the 4T, is the replacement of the autocannon for an [[ER PPC|Lord’s Light 2 ER PPC]]. BV2=1,286<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,84 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4K.</ref> |
| − | * | + | *RK-4X - A rare but powerful variant, the 4X replaces all the 'Mech's weaponry and armor. These changes include; Clan ER PPC, [[Small Vibroblade]], and Ballistic-Reinforced Armor. BV2=1,858<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,86 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4X.</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | *Wahab Fusilli - | |
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| − | * | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rokurokubi Rokurokubi]] is named after the Mythological Japanese demon of same name. They are known to mimic human beings prey on them when they least expect it. | |
| − | + | ==Design Notes== | |
| + | The Rokurokubi has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | *[[Protected Actuators]] | ||
| + | *[[No Ejection Mechanism]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Mechrokurokubi-m.jpg| | + | File:Mechrokurokubi-m.jpg|WizKid's MWDA Figure of the Rokurokubi |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Dragon Rising]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||