Daikyu
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| Daikyu | |
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| 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 |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,324[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,603[2] |
Contents
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, whicht 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-01r - A simple field refit, the Daikyu 1r trades the Ultra Autocannon/5s of the original for LB 5-X ACs and an experimental C3 Boosted Slave. BV (2.0) = 1,513[3]
- 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[1], BV (2.0) = 1,831[4]
- DAI-03 - The 03 variant is built with a new Light Fusion Engine and has a C3 Slave unit to share targeting data with friendly units. The 'Mech replaces both of the Ultra Autocannon/5s 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[5]
Custom Variants
- DAI-01 Daikyu Tabitha - A uniquely customized Daikyu created for Tabitha McBane of Lindon's Battalion. As a minor holo-vid celebrity as a side job, 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 'Mechs Inner Sphere ER PPC. BV (1.0)=1,532[6]
Gallery
DAI-01 Daikyu in Combat
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 80
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 96
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 82
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 9 - Daikyu Tabitha - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.