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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed in the [[32nd Century]], the '''''Shiro''''' | + | Designed in the [[32nd Century]], the '''''Shiro''''' [[BattleMech]] was originally produced for the [[Draconis Combine]]'s armed forces. Named for House Kurita's founder, [[Shiro Kurita]], the ''Shiro'' was made to embody spirit of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido], the Way of the Warrior, its armor designed to resemble the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_armour Samurai Armour] of ancient Japan. When it was first presented to the [[DCMS]], it was ordered only the those who are acclaimed and honor is granted with the chance to pilot the ''Shiro''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 45 Shiro - Background</ref> |
| − | ==Armaments | + | ==Armaments and Capacities== |
| − | The ''Shiro'' principally can fight at all ranges, with 'Mech's main weaponry consisting of four [[Shigunga]] C Type LRM 10 Launchers located in its central torso. The | + | The ''Shiro'' principally can fight at all ranges, with 'Mech's main weaponry consisting of four [[Shigunga]] C Type LRM 10 Launchers located in its central torso. The launchers use Clan technologies, which allows the 'Mech to fire its missiles at all ranges with 3 tons of ammunition. |
| − | Backing up these ranged weapons is a single LB-2X Autocannon which is found in its left arm actuator. Intended to fight up front with rest of Combine frontline troops, the 'Mech right arm is fitted with a Sword which is styled similarly to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naginata naginata] pole arm. | + | Backing up these ranged weapons is a single LB-2X Autocannon which is found in its left arm actuator. Intended to fight up front with rest of Combine frontline troops, the 'Mech right arm is fitted with a Sword which is styled similarly to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naginata naginata] pole arm. |
| − | Powered by 375-rated XL Fusion Engine and balanced by [[XL Gyro]], the 'Mech | + | Powered by a 375-rated XL Fusion Engine and balanced by an [[XL Gyro]], the 'Mech possesses a modest maximum speed of 75 kph. Mechs are normally faster with such an engine, but this 'Mech is slowed slightly due to its 21 tons of New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened Armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 45 & 103 Shiro - Stats & Capacities</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * SH-2P - This is a rare variant of the Shiro, which is gifted individuals by Gunji no Kanrei [[Matsuhari Toranaga]]. The 'Mech is armored with Ballistric-Reinforced Armor instead of the Hardened | + | * SH-2P - This is a rare variant of the Shiro, which is gifted to individuals by Gunji no Kanrei [[Matsuhari Toranaga]]. The 'Mech is armored with Ballistric-Reinforced Armor instead of the Hardened, and a Clan-Tech [[ER PPC]] replaces the LB-2X Autocannon. (2.0)= 2,570<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 44 & 104 Shiro - Variant</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 01:57, 8 August 2013
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| Shiro | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | SH-1V |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Luthien Class 74-77 Endo Steel |
| Armor | New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened |
| Engine | Ford 375 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher CommSys 4 with Guardian ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Neko Megane 7 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 75 kph km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 2,010[1] |
Description
Designed in the 32nd Century, the Shiro BattleMech was originally produced for the Draconis Combine's armed forces. Named for House Kurita's founder, Shiro Kurita, the Shiro was made to embody spirit of Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, its armor designed to resemble the Samurai Armour of ancient Japan. When it was first presented to the DCMS, it was ordered only the those who are acclaimed and honor is granted with the chance to pilot the Shiro.[2]
Armaments and Capacities
The Shiro principally can fight at all ranges, with 'Mech's main weaponry consisting of four Shigunga C Type LRM 10 Launchers located in its central torso. The launchers use Clan technologies, which allows the 'Mech to fire its missiles at all ranges with 3 tons of ammunition.
Backing up these ranged weapons is a single LB-2X Autocannon which is found in its left arm actuator. Intended to fight up front with rest of Combine frontline troops, the 'Mech right arm is fitted with a Sword which is styled similarly to a naginata pole arm.
Powered by a 375-rated XL Fusion Engine and balanced by an XL Gyro, the 'Mech possesses a modest maximum speed of 75 kph. Mechs are normally faster with such an engine, but this 'Mech is slowed slightly due to its 21 tons of New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened Armor.[3]
Variants
- SH-2P - This is a rare variant of the Shiro, which is gifted to individuals by Gunji no Kanrei Matsuhari Toranaga. The 'Mech is armored with Ballistric-Reinforced Armor instead of the Hardened, and a Clan-Tech ER PPC replaces the LB-2X Autocannon. (2.0)= 2,570[4]
Notes
Gamewise, the Shiro was created for Wizkids' MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable game as part of its Fire Power expansion set.
The Shiro has the following Design Quirks: