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|mech type= BattleMech
 
|mech type= BattleMech
 
|mass=70
 
|mass=70
|chassis=Luthien DAI [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Luthien DAI Endo Steel]]
|armor=Starshield A with [[CASE]]
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|armor=[[Starshield A]] with [[CASE]]
 
|engine=[[Hermes 350 XL]]
 
|engine=[[Hermes 350 XL]]
 
|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]]
 
|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]]
 
|T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]]
 
|T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]]
|heat sinks=11 [[Double heat sinks]]
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|heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
 
|speed=86.4
 
|speed=86.4
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
*1x [[ER PPC]]
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* 1x [[ER PPC]]
*2x [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s
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* 2x [[Ultra autocannon/5]]
*1x [[LRM-5]]
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* 1x [[LRM-5]]
 
* 1x [[medium laser]]
 
* 1x [[medium laser]]
|BV (1.0)=1,324<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref>
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|BV (1.0) = 1,324<ref name=COp125>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref>
 
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==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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 Automatic Weaponry|Imperator]] [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s. 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]].
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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 Automatic Weaponry|Imperator]] [[Ultra autocannon/5]]s. 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==
 
==Variants==
*;DAI-01r : A simple field refit, the ''Daikyu'' 1r trades the Ultra Autocannon/5s of the original for two [[LB 5-X AC]]s and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 Boosted Slave]]. BV (2.0) = 1,513<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 96</ref>
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*; DAI-01r : A simple field refit, the ''Daikyu'' 1r trades the Ultra Autocannon/5s of the original for two [[LB 5-X AC]]s and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[C3 boosted slave]]. BV (2.0) = 1,513<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 96</ref>
  
*; 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 a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers in place of the two [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s. Additionally, for close combat, the 02 variant of the ''Daikyu'' has two [[ER medium laser]]s. It is also outfitted with a [[C3 slave]] unit to share targeting information with other friendly units. It also has the addition of [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jumping capacity of 150 meters. BV (1.0) = 1,714<ref name=CO/><ref>'''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 119</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 82</ref>
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*; 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 a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers in place of the two Ultra autocannon/5s. Additionally, for close combat, the 02 variant of the ''Daikyu'' has two [[ER medium laser]]s. It is also outfitted with a [[C3 slave]] unit to share targeting information with other friendly units. It also has the addition of [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jumping capacity of 150 meters. BV (1.0) = 1,714;<ref name=COp125/><ref>'''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 119</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 82</ref>
  
*; DAI-03 : The 03 variant is built with a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and has a C3 slave unit to share targeting data with friendly units. The 'Mech replaces both of the [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s with an [[MRM-20]]. The medium laser has been upgraded to an ER medium laser. BV (1.0) = 1,439, BV (2.0) = 1,692<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 83</ref>
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*; DAI-03 : The 03 variant is built with a [[light fusion engine]] and has a C3 slave unit to share targeting data with friendly units. The 'Mech replaces both of the autocannons with an [[MRM-20]]. The medium laser has been upgraded to an ER medium laser. BV (1.0) = 1,439; BV (2.0) = 1,692<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 83</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*;DAI-01 ''Daikyu Tabitha'' : Tabitha McBane of [[Lindon's Battalion]] owns a uniquely customized ''Daikyu''. As a minor holo-vid celebrity on the side, she used her considerable skills and a bit of luck to win a [[Clan]] ER PPC in a televised poker game. She had the weapon fitted in place of the 'Mech's [[Inner Sphere]] ER PPC. She also swapped out the Ultra autocannons for LB-X versions, similar to the 01r variant. BV (1.0) = 1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'', p. 9</ref>
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*; DAI-01 ''Daikyu Tabitha'' : Tabitha McBane of [[Lindon's Battalion]] owns a uniquely customized ''Daikyu''. As a minor holovid celebrity on the side, she used her considerable skills and a bit of luck to win a [[Clan]] ER PPC in a televised poker game. She had the weapon fitted in place of the 'Mech's [[Inner Sphere]] ER PPC. She also swapped out the Ultra autocannons for LB-X versions, similar to the 01r variant. BV (1.0) = 1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'', p. 9</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Daikyu'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Daikyu Entry.</ref>
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The ''Daikyu'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Daikyu Entry</ref>
 
* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
 
* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
  
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* [http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf ''Master Unit List''] (dead link)
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''

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Daikyu
Daikyu
Production information
Manufacturer Luthien Armor Works
Production Year 3055[1]
Model DAI-01
Class Heavy
Cost 16,167,907 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Luthien DAI Endo Steel
Armor Starshield A with CASE
Engine Hermes 350 XL
Communications System Sipher Security Plus
Targeting Tracking System Matabushi Sentinel
Heat Sinks 11 double
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,324[2]
BV (2.0) 1,603[3]


Description

Named for the ancient Japanese longbow and first produced in 3055, 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 km/h, which 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.

Weapons and Equipment

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 a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers in place of the two Ultra autocannon/5s. Additionally, for close combat, the 02 variant of the Daikyu has two ER medium lasers. It is also outfitted with a C3 slave unit to share targeting information with other friendly units. It also has the addition of jump jets, giving it a jumping capacity of 150 meters. BV (1.0) = 1,714;[2][5] BV (2.0) = 1,831[6]
  • DAI-03 
    The 03 variant is built with a light fusion engine and has a C3 slave unit to share targeting data with friendly units. The 'Mech replaces both of the autocannons with an MRM-20. The medium laser has been upgraded to an ER medium laser. BV (1.0) = 1,439; BV (2.0) = 1,692[7]

Custom Variants

  • DAI-01 Daikyu Tabitha 
    Tabitha McBane of Lindon's Battalion owns a uniquely customized Daikyu. As a minor holovid celebrity on the side, she used her considerable skills and a bit of luck to win a Clan ER PPC in a televised poker game. She had the weapon fitted in place of the 'Mech's Inner Sphere ER PPC. She also swapped out the Ultra autocannons for LB-X versions, similar to the 01r variant. BV (1.0) = 1,532[8]

Design Quirks

The Daikyu has the following Design Quirks:[9]

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Daikyu
  2. 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 80
  4. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 96
  5. 'Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 119
  6. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 82
  7. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 83
  8. Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs, p. 9
  9. BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Daikyu Entry

Bibliography