Katana (BattleMech)

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Katana
Production information
Manufacturer	Blankenburg Technologies
Model	CRK-5003-2
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
Mass	85 tons
Chassis	Geometric 530 Hard Core
Armor	CarbonStrand 30 Weight AS
Engine	Strand 225
Speed	54.0 km/h
Jump Jets	Geotec 300
Armament	2xLarge Lasers 2xSRM 6s 1xLB-X Autocannon/10 2xSmall Lasers
BV (1.0)	1,312
BV (2.0)	1,629

Description

The Katana began existence when the Draconis Combine was given several downgraded Crockett BattleMechs by Comstar. The 'Mech shares the same illustrious history as the Crockett but since it became the Katana the 'Mech has served the combine well and is a powerful force to be reckoned with. The 'Mech is capable of jumping up to ninety meters and has a ground speed of 54 km/h. The mobility of the Katana makes it a valuable assault 'Mech as it can use its superior maneuverability to position itself in the most advantageous position it can on the field to rain fire down upon the enemy.

Armament

The Katana is armed with two Magna Mk III Large Lasers and a Blankenburg LB-X Autocannon/10 as its primary weapons. The Large Lasers and LB-X Autocannon/10 have complimenting range brackets and can cause a great deal of damage at long range. The LB-X Autocannon can also fire cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotgun shells. The Katana carries two Holly SRM 6s for close combat and for seeking out weak points in an enemy's armor. Finally, for point blank defense, the 'Mech carries two Dodd Small Lasers.

Variants

• CRK-5003-C - A simple variant of the Katana, the 5003-C variant is a modification intended to carry a C3 Slave unit into battle. In order to achieve this, the 'Mech has removed both of the Small Lasers from the chassis, freeing up the needed room for the slave unit and allowing the Katana to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,321, BV (2.0) = 1,618

• CRK-5003-CM - A modification intended to carry a C3 Master Computer onto the battlefield to coordinate a C3 Lance, the CM variant does this by removing both of the Small Lasers and one of the SRM 6 launchers to make room for the master computer. This also allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,331, BV (2.0) = 1,554

References

• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Technical Readout: 3050