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| Sabutai | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lootera Spaceworks (Huntress)
Crest Foundries (Quatre Belle)[1] Unnamed Sabutai production complex on Londerholm[2] |
| Production Year | 3048[3] |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | 14,533,922 C-bills[4] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Endo steel |
| Power Plant | 300 XL engine |
| Armor | Ferro-aluminum |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| Communications System | Schedule 11 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Mark 11 |
| Heat Sinks | 15 double heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 2,834[4][5][6] |
| BV (2.0) | 3,210[7][8] |
Contents
Description[edit]
A heavy OmniFighter originally introduced by Clan Smoke Jaguar, the Sabutai is designed to pack a massive amount of firepower on a single chassis, with 44.5 tons of pod space available. Even using ferro-aluminum armor it is not an especially tough frame for its weight class, and can also suffer from heat problems from its energy weapons. It was first used in the Trials of Position to engage the Inner Sphere.[5][9][10]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Prime configuration relies on its Gauss rifle, for which it carries a full ton of ammo. It also has an impressive selection of wing-mounted energy weapons, consisting of two ER PPCs and two large pulse lasers that can cause serious damage to enemy fighters. It carries only two ER small lasers to cover the rear of the craft.[5][9][10]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- Featuring a trio of large bore autocannons, a nose-mounted LB 20-X AC supported by an UAC/20 in each wing, this configuration can unleash a incredibly devastating hail of fire, but is hampered by only carrying three tons of LB-X reloads and a mere two tons for the ammo-hungry ultra autocannons. A backup array of ER small lasers, one fitted next to each autocannon, and a pair of ER medium lasers mounted aft barely provide enough protection when it attempts to resupply. BV (1.0) = 2,076;[4][5][11] BV (2.0) = 2,406[7][12]
- Alternate Configuration B
- The B configuration is an artillery spotter, carrying sophisticated electronics including an ECM suite and a TAG spotting laser; it can also designate targets with its 12 Narc pods. It mounts five LRM-20 launchers, a large pulse laser, and an ER small laser on the nose, and a medium pulse laser aft to discourage pursuit. It is a rare configuration, seen only among the toumans of Clan Nova Cat and Clan Steel Viper. BV (1.0) = 2,555;[4][5][13] BV (2.0) = 3,086[7][14]
- Alternate Configuration C
- The C configuration is an all energy variant, and as such boosts the mounted double heat sinks to 22. It uses a quad-mount of ER large lasers with two ER small lasers in the core on its nose, while the wings carry three ER medium lasers. This configuration is excellent for strafing runs and dogfighting. BV (1.0) = 2,972;[4][5][15] BV (2.0) = 3,099[7][16]
- Alternate Configuration D
- Building on the success of the Sabutai C, the D configuration replaces the four ER large lasers with four heavy large lasers, but retaining the ER small lasers. An ER medium laser is dropped from each wing to increase the extra number of double heat sinks carried to 24 in an effort to cope with the D's increased heat output. BV (1.0) = 2,463;[5] BV (2.0) = 2,647[7][17]
- Alternate Configuration E
- Appearing during the Jihad the Sabutai E carries a nose-mounted active probe to find enemy targets. Once they're identified, the pilot engages them with a HAG/40 and heavy medium laser in each wing. For rear defense, the fighter carries a heavy small laser. The E configuration carries more fuel than the others, allowing it to remain on-station for a longer time. BV (2.0) = 3,159[18]
- Alternate Configuration X
- Also introduced during the Jihad, the Sabutai X carries five LRM-20 launchers paired with experimental Artemis V Fire Control Systems. An ECM suite disrupts electronics while a medium pulse laser covers the after aspect of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 3,277[19]
- Alternate Configuration Z
- This version of the Sabutai was developed by The Society and, like most of their designs, it carries a Nova CEWS. Offensive firepower comes from a nose-mounted ER PPC and a pair of iATM-9 launchers mounted in the wings. It also carries 16 double heat sinks.[20]
Gallery[edit]
Original Sabutai from TRO:3055
Reissued Sabutai from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Cutaway of Sabutai from TechManual
References[edit]
- ↑ Objectives: The Clans, p. 20: "Crest Foundries"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 53: "The Coyote Prowls"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Sabutai
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Combat Operations, p. 109
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 192–193: "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 135
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 184
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 345
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 160–161: "Sabutai Fighter Profile"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Revised, pp. 144–145: "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 137
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 346
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 136
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 347
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 138
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 348
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 349
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 350
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 351
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 88