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| − | |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. | + | |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref name=HWOTREp106+>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106–107, 110: "BKN-1K Bakeneko"</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[ | + | The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[thirty-second century]] in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]' [[Eleventh Ghost]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100. During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production lines were destroyed. |
| − | The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref | + | The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. | The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. | ||
| − | The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref | + | The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/> |
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. | * As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. | ||
| − | + | * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''. | |
| − | * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook [[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 18 April 2023
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| Bakeneko | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irece Alpha |
| Production Year | 3100 |
| Model | BKN-1K |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 3100[1] |
| Cost | 13,523,090 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Type N endo steel |
| Armor | StarSlab-5X with Clan CASE |
| Engine | Clan Fusion 330 XL engine |
| Communications System | JNE Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 3 Cat TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 96.8 km/h (129.0 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,022[2][3] |
Contents
Description
The Bakeneko is a medium BattleMech originally created by the Draconis Combine and Clan Nova Cat at the dawn of the thirty-second century in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from LAW. Based on the Phoenix Hawk, this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early 3100, where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the DCMS' Eleventh Ghost and Fifth Sword of Light Regiments during the last year of the Second Combine-Dominion War prior to the invasion of Irece in June, 3100. During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the Bakeneko's production lines were destroyed.
The Bakeneko had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated extralight engine and an Inner Sphere endo steel chassis, the Bakeneko was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with MASC, giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental jump jets allowed it to leap up to 180 meters.
The Bakeneko's main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced "Blinding Vision-Mk2" large pulse laser and a Lord's Light 4 light PPC, enhanced with a PPC capacitor. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of Shigunga-Light MML-3s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted Victory Heartbeat ER medium laser provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of StarSlab-5X standard armor, with Clan CASE installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.[3]
Related BattleMechs
- Phoenix Hawk - First introduced by the Terran Hegemony in 2568 the 45-ton Phoenix Hawk is one of the most well-known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere.
- Phoenix Hawk IIC - Clan-produced 80-ton upgrade of the venerable Phoenix Hawk.
- Phoenix Hawk L - With similar weapons, movement profile, and appearance to the standard Phoenix Hawk, the Phoenix Hawk L is 10 tons lighter and is used extensively by the Draconis Combine.[4]
- Phoenix Hawk LAM - Land-Air 'Mech version of the original Phoenix Hawk, which can transform from 'Mech to aerospace fighter.
Notes
- As of this writing, it is not known if the Bakeneko was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece.
- The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook Historical: Wars of the Republic Era.
References
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, pp. 106–107, 110: "BKN-1K Bakeneko"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 30