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Daikyu
Daikyu
Production information
Manufacturer Luthien Armor Works
Model DAI-01
Class Heavy
Cost 16,167,907 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Luthien DAI Endo Steel
Armor Starshield A with CASE
Engine Hermes 350 XL
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,324


Description

Named for the ancient Japanese longbow, the Daikyu is armed to strike an enemy with a powerful blow at long range and as such is poorly armed for short-range combat. The Daikyu attempts to dictate the range at which it engages with its top speed of 86.4 kph that allows the Daikyu to keep up with most medium and heavy 'Mechs and makes it capable of outpacing most assault 'Mechs. The Daikyu is also well protected with twelve tons of armor and CASE to protect against ammunition explosions.

Armament

The Daikyu is built around long-range firepower. The primary weapon the 'Mech carries is a Lord's Light 2 ER PPC backed up by a pair of Imperator Ultra Autocannon/5s. This combination of weapons gives the Daikyu a devastating long-range punch. The 'Mech also carries a LongFire V LRM-5 launcher, giving it limited indirect fire support capabilities. For close combat, the Daikyu carries a single Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Laser.

Variants

  • DAI-02 - A variant made to address concerns of a lack of short-range firepower, the 02 variant was built soon after Operation Bulldog. The 'Mech carries in place of the two Ultra Autocannon/5s a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers. Additionally, for close combat, the 02 variant of the Daikyu has two ER Medium Lasers and is also outfitted with a C3 Slave unit to share targeting information with other friendly units. Finnally it has the addition of jump jets giving it a movement curve of 5/8/5 BV (1.0) = 1,714

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