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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission; to deliver a [[Narc Missile Beacon]] to enemy units. | + | The '''''Kintaro''''' was designed with one sole mission; to deliver a [[Narc Missile Beacon]] to enemy units. As such, it is a [['Mech]] that is intended to work in a team with a missile heavy lance. After it delivers its deadly package to the enemy, it is to disengage and let its lance mates do most of the work by tracking the signal from the Narc beacon. The act of putting this into practice is far less simple. With a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h the ''Kintaro'' is not able to engage and disengage from enemy units as easily as its designers envisioned and, because of this, if a pilot is not observant of their surroundings and the enemy, they can find themselves in a very dangerous situation. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *KTO-18 - The KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' is the downgraded version of the [['Mech]] that was introduced in Technical Readout 3025. As far as the weapons on the [['Mech]], the Narc beacon has been removed and replaced with an additional SRM-6 giving it wonderful close range capabilities. In addition, the ten tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor has been exchanged for eleven tons of standard armor, causing the ''Kintaro'' to lose only a negligible amount of armor protection. BV (1.0) = 864, BV (2.0) = 1,187 | + | *KTO-18 - The KTO-18 ''Kintaro'' is the downgraded version of the [['Mech]] that was introduced in Technical Readout 3025. As far as the weapons on the [['Mech]], the Narc beacon has been removed and replaced with an additional SRM-6 giving it wonderful close range capabilities. In addition, the ten tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor has been exchanged for eleven tons of standard armor, causing the ''Kintaro'' to lose only a negligible amount of armor protection.<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039'', pg. 135 & ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 260-261</ref> BV (1.0) = 864,<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 121</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,187<ref name=RS3039 /> |
| − | *KTO- | + | *KTO-19b - The 19b is an upgrade utilized by the Royal Brigades of the [[SLDF]]. It uses an [[XL Engine]] to free up space and [[double heat sink]]s for more efficient heat dissipation. The LRM is upgraded to an [[LRM-15]] with two tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. CASE also protects the SRM ammo bins. The leftover half ton is devoted to more armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref> |
| − | *KTO- | + | *KTO-20 - The KTO-20 is the upgraded version of the KTO-18 used by the [[Draconis Combine]] in the [[War of 3039]]. The KTO-20 is nearly identical to its Star League cousin. The only real difference is the loss of the Narc Missile beacon in exchange for a [[Large Laser]] and the addition of a second Medium Laser.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,081,<ref name=CO125>''Combat Operations'', pg. 125</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,357 |
| − | *KTO- | + | *KTO-21 - This version of the ''Kintaro'' is designed to utilize the new [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] (iNarc for short) and the new [[improved C3 computer]] system. In order to utilize these new systems, the KTO-21 carries half a ton less armor than the KTO-19 ''Kintaro'' and also uses an [[Endo Steel]] chassis. In addition to the already mentioned upgrades, the [[Medium Laser]]s have been upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 137</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111),<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 123</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,295 |
| − | *KTO-K - This upgrade to the -C removes the Large Laser and LRM launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to [[Streak SRM-6]]s. The lasers are upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a third is added. [[Jump jet]]s are added to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters. BV = ??? | + | *KTO-C - The KTO-C ''Kintaro'' is one of the test bed 'Mechs for the [[C3 Slave Unit]]. It removes a Medium Laser from the -20 in order to make the necessary room.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 138</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117),<ref name=CO125 /> BV (2.0) = 1,294 |
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| + | *KTO-K - This upgrade to the -C removes the Large Laser and LRM launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to [[Streak SRM-6]]s. The lasers are upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a third is added. [[Jump jet]]s are added to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 139</ref> BV = ??? | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3039]] | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]] | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3075]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 5 October 2008
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| Kintaro | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Mechanics |
| Model | KTO-19 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Technicron-1 |
| Armor | Leopard V Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Core Tek 275 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 857[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,160 |
Contents
Description
The Kintaro was designed with one sole mission; to deliver a Narc Missile Beacon to enemy units. As such, it is a 'Mech that is intended to work in a team with a missile heavy lance. After it delivers its deadly package to the enemy, it is to disengage and let its lance mates do most of the work by tracking the signal from the Narc beacon. The act of putting this into practice is far less simple. With a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h the Kintaro is not able to engage and disengage from enemy units as easily as its designers envisioned and, because of this, if a pilot is not observant of their surroundings and the enemy, they can find themselves in a very dangerous situation.
Armament
The Kintaro is designed primarily around its Missile beacon and its weapons loadout reflects this. For long range sparring and to provide some form of striking capability as it closes, the Kintaro carries a single Holly-5 LRM-5 Launcher. When the Kintaro moves into range to actually hit the enemy with the Narc beacon, it has two HoverTec-6 SRM-6 launchers and two Magna Medium Lasers that come into play, making it a competent and deadly close combat 'Mech.
Variants
- KTO-18 - The KTO-18 Kintaro is the downgraded version of the 'Mech that was introduced in Technical Readout 3025. As far as the weapons on the 'Mech, the Narc beacon has been removed and replaced with an additional SRM-6 giving it wonderful close range capabilities. In addition, the ten tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor has been exchanged for eleven tons of standard armor, causing the Kintaro to lose only a negligible amount of armor protection.[2] BV (1.0) = 864,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,187[2]
- KTO-19b - The 19b is an upgrade utilized by the Royal Brigades of the SLDF. It uses an XL Engine to free up space and double heat sinks for more efficient heat dissipation. The LRM is upgraded to an LRM-15 with two tons of CASE-protected ammunition. CASE also protects the SRM ammo bins. The leftover half ton is devoted to more armor.[4]
- KTO-20 - The KTO-20 is the upgraded version of the KTO-18 used by the Draconis Combine in the War of 3039. The KTO-20 is nearly identical to its Star League cousin. The only real difference is the loss of the Narc Missile beacon in exchange for a Large Laser and the addition of a second Medium Laser.[5] BV (1.0) = 1,081,[6] BV (2.0) = 1,357
- KTO-21 - This version of the Kintaro is designed to utilize the new Improved Narc Missile Beacon (iNarc for short) and the new improved C3 computer system. In order to utilize these new systems, the KTO-21 carries half a ton less armor than the KTO-19 Kintaro and also uses an Endo Steel chassis. In addition to the already mentioned upgrades, the Medium Lasers have been upgraded to ER Medium Lasers.[7] BV (1.0) = 1,206 (C3: 111),[8] BV (2.0) = 1,295
- KTO-C - The KTO-C Kintaro is one of the test bed 'Mechs for the C3 Slave Unit. It removes a Medium Laser from the -20 in order to make the necessary room.[9] BV (1.0) = 1,069 (C3: 117),[6] BV (2.0) = 1,294
- KTO-K - This upgrade to the -C removes the Large Laser and LRM launcher to upgrade the short-range missiles to Streak SRM-6s. The lasers are upgraded to ER Medium Lasers and a third is added. Jump jets are added to allow the unit to leap up to 150 meters.[10] BV = ???
References
- Record Sheets: 3025/3026
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3060
- Record Sheets: 3067
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3075
Notes
- ↑ Combat Operations, pg. 106
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: 3039, pg. 135 & Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 260-261
- ↑ Combat Operations, pg. 121
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 136
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Combat Operations, pg. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 137
- ↑ Combat Operations, pg. 123
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 138
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), pg. 139