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| − | First produced in 3130s, the '''Rokurokubi''' is a Light BattleMech built for the [[Draconis Combine]]. | + | 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> | 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> | ||
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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 |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 998[1] |
Contents
Description
First produced in the 3130s, the Rokurokubi is a Light BattleMech built for the armed forces of 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 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.[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 2 tons of ammunition capacity, allowing a pilot flexibility of loading different special ammunition types into the weapon. For close in attack, the 'Mech is armed with samurai 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 armor protection is not full proof and a hit to central torso could end up damaging the 'Mechs' fragile 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 -
Notes
The [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:
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 - Stats.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,84 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4K.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Draconis Combine, p. 32,86 Rokurokubi - Variant info on RK-4X.