Katana (BattleMech)
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| Katana | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blankenburg Technologies |
| Model | CRK-5003-2 |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 7,807,925 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Geometric 530 Hard Core |
| Armor | CarbonStrand 30 Weight AS |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Geotec 300 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,312[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,629[2] |
Description
The Katana began its existence when the Draconis Combine was given several downgraded Crockett BattleMechs by ComStar as part of Operation Rosebud. 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[1], BV (2.0) = 1,618[3]
- CRK-5003-CJ - This modification of the -C increases the jumping capacity to 150 meters through the inclusion of improved jump jets. Room is made for them by swapping out the lasers for paired Light PPCs and ER Medium Lasers. In addition, the heat dissipation system is upgraded to fifteen double heat sinks, allowing the -CJ to handle the heat load of the weapons with no difficulty. The design still suffers from lack of CASE to protect its vulnerable ammunition bins, a fact that is especially important given the use of a standard fusion engine.BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,844[3]
- CRK-5003-CM - A modification intended to carry a C3 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[1], BV (2.0) = 1,554[3]
Gallery
CRK-5003-2 Katana
CRK-5003-2 Katana
CRK-5003-2 Katana in Motion
Manufacturer
- CRK 5003-2 - Blankenburg Technologies - Soul [4]