Preta

Preta
Production information
Manufacturer	Gibson Federated BattleMechs Martinson Armaments
Production Year	3069
Model	C-PRT-O
Class	Medium
Cost	10,503,800 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere OmniMech
Mass	45 tons
Chassis	Celestial Series PR1E [endo steel]
Armor	Durallex Divine Protector
Engine	GM 270 Light Fusion
Communications System	Master's Voice Cel-Alpha
Targeting Tracking System	Master's Sight 1-Omega
Heat Sinks	10 double
Speed	97 km/h
Armament	1x snub-nose PPC 1x light PPC 1x retractable blade 1x anti-missile system 1x double heat sink
BV (1.0)	N/A
BV (2.0)	1,067

Description

The Preta is the second-lightest in the Word of Blake's new Celestial series of OmniMechs, which are primarily piloted by Manei Domini. As with the other Celestials, the Preta was designed by Doctor Devon Cortland and is full of brand new, 3069-era technology, designed for use by these elite pilots.

Weapons and Equipment

As a high-tech 'Mech, the Preta features advanced new equipment such as a C3i computer and a small cockpit. It is built on a lightweight endo steel chassis and uses a light fusion engine for power, protected by nine tons of comparatively mundane standard armor.

The Primary Configuration, the Invictus, is armed with an incredibly accurate retractable blade for close combat. It also uses a light PPC and a snub-nose PPC that deals more damage as the 'Mech closes with its opponent. The Invictus sports an anti-missile system for further defensive capabilities.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A (Dominus) 

  This configuration sports improved jump jets that allow the Preta to jump up to 240 meters. Offensively, it uses two pairs of arm-mounted ER medium lasers guided by a targeting computer. An extra pair of double heat sinks keeps the heat buildup well under control. BV (2.0) = 1,302

• Alternate Configuration B (Infernus) 

  The Infernus configuration is a mobile sniper and a capable light 'Mech killer. Six jump jets catapult the 'Mech up to 180 meters at a leap. A heavy PPC gives the Preta B a respectable punch, supplemented by an ER medium laser. An extra double heat sink makes slight difference. BV (2.0) = 1,338

• Alternate Configuration C (Comminus) 

  The Preta C is a scout variant with its Beagle active probe and TAG. A plasma rifle is effective against all types of units, and while up close, the Comminus can call upon an ER small laser and two medium pulse lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,187

• Alternate Configuration D (Luminos) 

  This configuration is a capable knife fighter. Six jump jets give it a maximum jumping distance of 180 meters, allowing it to close distance over difficult terrain. A snub-nose PPC deals damage at long range, but is more powerful up close, while a pair of medium pulse lasers and small pulse lasers are highly accurate, enhancing close range firepower against both armored and soft targets. BV (2.0) = 1,158

• Alternate Configuration E (Eminus) 

  The Preta E utilizes an experimental Thunderbolt 15, though it only has enough ammunition to fire four times. Nonetheless, CASE protects the ammo bin. A pair of ER medium lasers provide respectable firepower, while a Rocket Launcher 10 should make smaller enemies wary until it is expended. BV (2.0) = 1,211

• Alternate Configuration S (Caelestis) 

  The Preta S uses experimental ER medium pulse lasers and an ER large pulse laser captured from Clan sources. It also carries six jump jets for additional mobility. BV (2.0) = 1,566

• Alternate Configuration U (Exanimus) 

  The Exanimus configuration uses an experimental laser AMS to destroy incoming torpedoes. An ER small laser and snub-nose PPC provide ranged firepower, while a retractable blade can pierce enemy armor and flood it. Six UMUs allow the Preta U to move around underwater at a high speed. The configuration is also equipped with an improved C3. BV (2.0) = 1,055

Custom Configurations

• Preta Kendali 

  The customized configuration of the Opacus Venatori member Demi-Precentor Kendali Morris mounts enough improved jump jets to leap 240 meters; the 'Mech also is equipped with TAG and a light PPC fitted with a PPC capacitor supported by a single small variable speed pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 1,020

Design Quirks

The Preta is subject to the following Design Quirks:

• Improved Communications
• Improved Sensors
• Bad Reputation
• Exposed Actuators

Notes

• Preta is often translated into English as "hungry ghost," a type of supernatural being described in Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religion as suffering an extreme level of hunger and thirst.

Gallery

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  Original Preta from TRO:3075

Bibliography

• Jihad Hot Spots: 3072
• Record Sheets: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
• Record Sheets: 3072
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
• Starterbook: Wolf and Blake
• Technical Readout: 3075