Predator (BattleMech)

This article is about the 60-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Predator.

Predator
Production information
Manufacturer	Kindraa Faraday-Tanaga Tertiary Facility
Production Year	3060
Model	PDR
Class	Heavy
Cost	12,152,800 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan BattleMech
Mass	60 tons
Chassis	Process 3 Standard
Armor	17-J Standard
Engine	Dagda-Production Series A 300 XL
Communications System	KP-3 "Screamer"
Targeting Tracking System	Series VI TTS
Heat Sinks	10 Double heat sinks
Speed	86 km/h
Armament	2x LB 10-X Autocannons 2x ER Medium Lasers 2x ER Small Lasers
BV (1.0)	1,592
BV (2.0)	1,754

Description

The Predator is a second-line BattleMech that is the product of a cooperative venture between the various Clan Fire Mandrill Kindraa. It is protected by eleven and a half tons of armor and can move at a respectable speed for a heavy 'Mech. Useful as either a medium-range duelist or as a close-up skirmisher, it can use its autocannons to deal a strong punch, then follow up with cluster rounds that exploit holes in an enemy 'Mech's armor.

Weapons and Equipment

Roughly a third of the Predator's mass is consumed by two Faraday LB 10-X Autocannons. These have ample ammunition for most Clan Trials and usually stock both cluster and slug rounds. They are supported by a pair of Series 2FM ER Medium Lasers and paired Series 1 ER Small Lasers. Not only can the lasers keep the symmetrical design in the fight after its autocannon ammunition runs out, they do not create a burden on the 'Mech's ability to control heat under normal circumstances. Ten double heat sinks is all the Predator needs to keep its heat in check.

Variants

• Predator 2 

  Introduced during the Jihad era in 3075, the variant is a revision of its weaponry and armor. The 'Mech's armor has been replaced with ferro-fibrous armor for slightly increased protection. Its LB-X Class autocannons have been replaced by a pair of Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles with 4 tons of ammunition split between the two torsos. While two ER Small Lasers have been retained, its ER Mediums have been exchanged for pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,159

Design Quirks

The Predator has the following Design Quirks:

• Cramped Cockpit
• Difficult Ejection

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Raubtier.

Gallery

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  Original Predator from TRO:3060

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3060