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| Malak | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Gibson Federated BattleMechs[1]
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| Production Year | 3069[2] |
| Model | C-MK-O[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,813,056 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere OmniMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Celestial Series MK1E [endo steel] |
| Armor | Divine Shield Light Ferro |
| Engine | DefHes 210 Light Fusion |
| Communications System | Master's Voice Cel-Alpha with C3i computer |
| Targeting Tracking System | Master's Sight 1-Omega |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 118 km/h |
| Armament |
Primary (Invictus) Configuration
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| BV (2.0) | 792[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Malak is the lightest in the Word of Blake's Celestial series of OmniMechs designed for the Manei Domini. The Malak features a dazzling array of new construction materials in an attempt to free up as much weight as possible in a fast and reliable package. The 'Mech mounts an XL gyro, a small cockpit, mounted on an endo steel frame, all protected by six tons of light ferro-fibrous armor. A C3i computer allows it to sync with other Manei Domini so equipped. Nine and a half tons of pod space are left for additional equipment[4].
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Invictus configuration of this light 'Mech features a light PPC, an ER medium laser, and a flamer that allow it to operate far from supply lines. The SRM-2 is capable of mounting Inferno munitions, which can make quick work of vehicles and infantry. To protect the 'Mech from ammunition explosions it houses missiles in CASE-protected storage in the right torso. For close combat it carries a retractable blade.[4]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A (Dominus)
- The A configuration of this scout 'Mech uses a pair of ER medium lasers as its main weapons, supported by six light machine guns split into two Machine Gun Arrays. These, along with a pair of torso-mounted flamers, give the 'Mech the capability to devastate conventional infantry. A single ER small laser rounds out the weapons array while CASE protects the pilot from ammo explosions.[1] BV (2.0) = 794[1] or 823[5]
- Alternate Configuration B (Infernus)
- A medium-range configuration, most of the Infernus configuration's pod space is taken up by a head-mounted snub-nose PPC, while each arm mounts an ER medium laser, giving the Malak the ability to cover its flanks. To protect it from enemy electronics, the Malak B also carries a Guardian ECM suite.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,047[1][6]
- Alternate Configuration C (Comminus)
- The Comminus configuration is a dedicated scout platform. To perform this work, the Malak C carries an advanced electronics package that includes a Beagle active probe, TAG, and a Guardian ECM suite. A targeting computer guides two ER medium lasers and a trio of ER small lasers. A torso-mounted B-Pod gives this variant the ability to shake off battle armor troopers, though only once.[1] BV (2.0) = 979[1] or 945[7]
- Alternate Configuration D (Luminos)
- The D configuration is effective at all ranges, with an all-energy loadout that gives it the ability to operate beyond the range of supply lines. Two light PPCs have the longest range of the Luminos' weapons. This variant also carries a pair of ER medium lasers, giving it a very small window where its four largest guns overlap optimal ranges and, should the Malak D find itself inside the minimum range of the PPCs, it can utilize three ER small lasers.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,055[1][8]
- Alternate Configuration E (Eminus)
- The Malak E utilizes experimental technology in the form of a Thunderbolt 5 missile launcher, though it only carries one ton of CASE-protected ammunition. To support this it mounts a light PPC and a pair of ER medium lasers.[1] BV (2.0) = 957[1][9]
- Alternate Configuration S (Caelestis)
- An experimental testbed configuration sighted in use among the Blakist Shadow Divisions in 3075, the Caelestis configuration features a PPC capacitor-enhanced ER PPC mounted on its right arm, supported by a trio of ER small lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,127[10]
Custom Configurations[edit]
- Malak Mi
- The custom configuration of Opacus Venatori member Mi Tomitaki, her OmniMech was outfitted with a pair of experimental Ramtech 5500V medium variable speed pulse lasers, one in each arm, supported by a head-mounted ER small laser. A supercharger allowed her to close in an instant to optimal weapons range. BV (2.0) = 782[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Malak has the following Design Quirks:[12]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Malak is Arabic for "angel."
Gallery[edit]
Original Malak from TRO:3075
A 43rd Shadow Division Malak
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 52–53: "C-MK-O Malak"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 135
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 343
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 66
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 344
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 345
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 346
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 347
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 348
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 349
- ↑ Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, pp. 42, 92
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Malak Entry