Tai-sho (BattleMech)
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- This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see Tai-sho (rank).
| Tai-sho | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Production Information | |
| Manufacturer(s) | Independence Weaponry[1] |
| Production Year | 3061[2] |
| Model | TSH-7S[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 13,738,100 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Star League TS |
| Armor | Durallex Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Comms | Garret T-19G with dual C3 Computer |
| TTS | Cat's Eyes 5 |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
|
| B.V. (1.0) | 1,518[3][4] |
| B.V. (2.0) | 1,771[1] or 1,774[5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Tai-sho is designed to link an entire C3 equipped company together. To do this, the Tai-sho carries two C3 master computers. The Tai-sho is built on a Star League XT chassis that carries a Strand 255 fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h while also adding to the durability of the design. The 'Mech is protected with fifteen tons of Durallex ferro-fibrous armor and also has CASE in its right torso to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion. To dissipate waste heat, the Tai-sho is equipped with thirteen double heat sinks. The Tai-sho is a powerful command 'Mech when combined with other C3 equipped 'Mechs and can even hold its own in most one-on-one engagements.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Tai-sho concentrates on keeping an enemy at long range and using targeting data from friendly units to enhance its long range capabilities. The primary weapons it carries are a pair of Lord's Light 2 ER PPCs capable of keeping an adversary at arms reach. These are backed up by an Imperator Automatic Ultra Autocannon/10 which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon.
Variants[edit]
- TSH-8S
- This Variant replaces the two ER PPCs with Heavy PPCs, while replacing the dual C3 masters with a C3 slave, and adds a heavy-duty gyro. BV (2.0) = 2,001[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Tai-Sho has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Tai Sho from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 172–173: "TSH-7S Tai-sho"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Tai-sho (BattleMech)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 179
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 180 - New Variant of Tai-sho now has record sheet.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Tai-Sho Entry.