Coyotl

Coyotl
Production information
Manufacturer	Drennan Industriplex Manufacturing Plant SFF-TU1
Production Year	2854
Model	Prime
Class	Medium
Cost	9,099,417 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	40 tons
Chassis	Coyotl endo steel
Armor	CI Standard
Engine	Pitban 280 XL
Communications System	CI-Com 2
Targeting Tracking System	CI-X 2
Heat Sinks	10 double heat sinks
Speed	119 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 1x ER PPC 1x Medium pulse laser 1x LRM-10 1x Streak SRM-4
BV (1.0)	N/A
BV (2.0)	1,974

Description

The Coyotl has the honor of being the first OmniMech. Developed by Clan Coyote with some help from Clan Sea Fox, the Coyotl was first fielded in 2854. Taking the modular nature of the earlier Mercury to its logical conclusion, the Coyotl was originally developed along the same lines. When the Coyote scientists saw that they could create the OmniMech, they jumped at the chance. The result was a 'Mech that could have its weapons load tailored for a particular mission, though the Coyotes did not fully capitalize on Omni technology until 2859, when the Coyotes equipped all of their Alpha Galaxy with OmniMechs and expanded rapidly within the Kerensky Cluster.

Though a useful 'Mech that demonstrated how effective an OmniMech could be, the Coyotl couldn't compete with later designs from other Clans. Furthermore, the Coyotl production became ever more stifled as the fortunes of Clan Coyote waned and territory was lost. With the supply of spare parts dwindling, the Coyotes shut down their production lines in 2943. Sensing a sales opportunity, the Coyotl was one of a number of Golden Century designs Clan Sea Fox would revive to sell by 3145 during the Dark Age era.

Weapons and Equipment

Built on an endo steel chassis and powered by a Pitban 280 XL engine, these lightweight technologies allowed the Coyotl to carry a great deal of equipment. The powerful engine allowed the 'Mech to move up to 118.8 km/h, giving it the ability to avoid enemy fire as well as dash about the battlefield

The Primary configuration of the Coyotl used an ER PPC and LRM-10 as the primary long-range weapons, while a medium pulse laser and Streak SRM-4 provided short-range firepower. Originally the engineers thought they would build each variant around the PPC, but this proved to be too limiting, particularly with the high heat it caused. The missile systems were added to provide firepower at a lower heat cost.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

  This configuration was introduced during a conflict against Clan Cloud Cobra. Seven jump jets gave the Coyotl A much greater maneuverability, while the long-range weapons were traded for a large pulse laser, small pulse laser, and an additional Streak SRM-4 launcher. This version also dropped the medium pulse laser of the original. BV (2.0) = 1,753

• Alternate Configuration B 

  This configuration uses a UAC/10 in the right arm as its main firepower, supported by an ER medium laser and SRM-6 launcher. BV (2.0) = 1,447

• Alternate Configuration C 

  This configuration carries an ATM-6 in the left arm, an ER large laser in the right arm, and a plasma cannon in the right torso. The missile launcher and plasma cannon each have two tons of ammo. Additional protection is provided by an ECM suite to jam enemy C3 networks. BV (2.0) = 1,851

• Alternate Configuration D 

  The final Sea Fox-created configuration features an improved heavy large laser and AP Gauss rifle tied into a targeting computer. This is supplemented by a Streak LRM-10, while a TAG system allows the Coyotl to designate targets for artillery strikes. To rapidly engage and disengage threats, a supercharger on the engine allows the 'Mech to sprint at speeds of up to 150 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,980

Design Quirks

The Coyotl is subject to the following Design Quirk:

• Extended Torso Twist

Related Designs

• Mercury - Though the Coyotl has earned the honor of being the first OmniMech ever created, it owes its existence to the Mercury BattleMech, which used modular systems to make the respected OmniMech.

• Mercury II - While its progenitor would provide the modular systems, the Clan Wolverine–produced Mercury II would help inspire the frame and visual look of the first OmniMech.

Gallery

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  A Coyotl engaged in battle.

Bibliography

• Era Digest: Golden Century
• Field Manual: Warden Clans
• Master Unit List
• Technical Readout: Golden Century