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Quasit | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Concordat Telecom and TransStellar |
Use | Planetary Militia
SecurityMech |
Production Year | 2517[1] |
Model | QUA-51T |
Equipment Rating | D/C-E-D/E |
Class | Medium |
Introduced | 2517 |
Cost | 3,162,015 C-bills[2] |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
Mass | 45 tons |
Chassis | Sherman 958 |
Armor | Lexington Limited Heavy Industrial |
Engine | VOX 225 |
Communications System | OWT&T Kathy 3 |
Targeting Tracking System | OWT&T Dirk 2 |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 761[3], 627[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
In 2517, while BattleMechs were still a mystery in the Periphery, Concordat Telecom and the TransStellar Company created the Quasit, an IndustrialMech armed with military-grade weaponry. Initially, the design was sold to unsuspecting settlements in the Periphery as a BattleMech, but once the new owners had the Quasit face a proper BattleMech, the truth was revealed by its limitations. After a brief setback, once the CTT decided to sell it as a MilitiaMech to support militia troops, the design worked well in this role.[3]
The design survived into modern times because of its cost, though its popularity diminished greatly as BattleMechs became more accessible.[3]
The design is noted for its cockpit being too small for an ejection seat. However, its environmental sealing allows for access to all the places a regular BattleMech can go.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Quasit's main long range weapon is its LRM-5 launcher, mounted in the center torso. Its close range weapons are an SRM-4 launcher mounted on left hand actuator and a medium laser in the right hand actuator. For handling infantry, the 'Mech has a machine gun mounted in its right torso. Ammunition for the design is found in its left torso, with one ton per missile type and a half ton for its machine gun.[3] Seven and a half tons of Lexington Limited Heavy Industrial armor provides a surprisingly strong defense for the MilitiaMech.[3]
Variants[edit]
- QUA-51M
- Introduced in 3073,[4] this Jihad era variant of the Quasit drops the LRM-5 and SRM-4 launchers and replaces them with a single MML-5. Two tons of ammunition allow the pilot to carry LRMs and SRMs, so this isn't much of a drop in firepower. The weight savings allows the Quasit to carry an extra medium laser. BV (2.0) = 636[5][4]
- QUA-51P
- This 3074[6] variant of the Quasit removes all the standard weaponry except the machine gun. Instead, it carries a plasma rifle with a ton of ammunition instead. Though this weapon can inflict massive damage on an opponent, the lack of ammunition means a pilot will have to make each shot count. BV (2.0) = 779[7][6]
Notes[edit]
- Errata: Record Sheets: 3075 & the Unabridged version have different battle values for the Quasit. This is due in part to a miscalculation of the Quasit's cockpit for all three variants. The cockpit was accidentally calculated as being a full military cockpit instead of the commercial industrial cockpit with advanced fire control. The Master Unit Listing for all three Quasit variants include this correction.[8]
Gallery[edit]
Original Quasit from TRO:3075
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MUL online entry for the Quasit
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 275
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 300–301: "QUA-51T Quasit"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the QUA-51M variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 219
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the QUA-51P variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 220
- ↑ Notice Post on official Battletech Forums in regarding the incorrect battle value of the Quasit due in part of cockpit being listed wrong.