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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Rokurokubi.jpg |
|name= Rokurokubi | |name= Rokurokubi | ||
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] |
| − | |model=RK- | + | |model=RK-4T |
|class= Light | |class= Light | ||
| − | |mass= | + | |mass=35 tons |
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel|Luthien Class 41 Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=[[Hardened Armor|New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]] |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Magna 245 XL]] |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=108 |
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
|jumpjets= | |jumpjets= | ||
| − | |armament= | + | |armament=<br/> 1 x [[LAC/5]] <br/> [[Sword]] |
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)=998<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - bv2.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[House Kurita]] | + | First produced in 3130s, the '''Rokurokubi''' is a Light BattleMech built for 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 singlar ranged weapon and bring its sword to bare. The 'Mech was popular young samauri 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== | + | ==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 a 2 tons of ammunition capacity, allowing a pilot flexablity of loading different [[Special Munitions|special ammunition types]] into the weapon. For close in attack, the 'Mech is armed with samauri 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 protection is full proof and a hit to central torso could end up damaging the 'Mechs' [[XL Gyro]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Draconis Combine'', p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - background info.</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *RK- | + | *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 - background info.</ref> |
| − | *RK- | + | |
| − | + | *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 - background info.</ref> | |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
*Wahab Fusilli - | *Wahab Fusilli - | ||
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| + | ==Design Notes== | ||
| + | The Rokurokubi has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | *[[Protected Actuators]] | ||
| + | *[[No Ejection Mechanism]] | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Mechrokurokubi-m.jpg|WizKid's MWDA Figure of the Rokurokubi | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *[[Dragon Rising]] | ||
| + | *[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:26, 1 August 2013
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| Rokurokubi | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | RK-4T |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons tons |
| Chassis | Luthien Class 41 Endo Steel |
| Armor | New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened |
| Engine | Magna 245 XL |
| Speed | 108 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 998[1] |
Contents
Description
First produced in 3130s, the Rokurokubi is a Light BattleMech built for the Draconis Combine. Styled after ancient Japanese 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 singlar ranged weapon and bring its sword to bare. The 'Mech was popular young samauri 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.[2]
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 a 2 tons of ammunition capacity, allowing a pilot flexablity of loading different special ammunition types into the weapon. For close in attack, the 'Mech is armed with samauri like sword in its right hand 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 protection is full proof and a hit to central torso could end up damaging the 'Mechs' XL Gyro.[3]
Variants
- RK-4K - Common variant of the 4T, is the replacement of the autocannon for an Lord’s Light 2 ER PPC. BV2=1,286[4]
- 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[5]
Notable Pilots
- Wahab Fusilli -
Design Notes
The Rokurokubi has the following Design Quirks:
Gallery
WizKid's MWDA Figure of the Rokurokubi
Bibliography
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - bv2.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32 Rokurokubi - background info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,85 Rokurokubi - background info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,84 Rokurokubi - background info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,86 Rokurokubi - background info.