Komodo
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| Komodo | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Production Year | 3053[1] |
| Model | KIM-2 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,740,390 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Type Chi |
| Armor | Valiant Lamellor |
| Engine | VOX 225 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher Security Plus with Guardian ECM suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Eagle Eye 410 XX with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Icarus 81 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,340[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,533[3] |
Contents
Description
The Komodo was designed in 3053 to hunt and kill Clan Elemental battle armor. The 'Mech is built to be able to catch up to and destroy them with exceptional speed and maneuverability.
Weapons and Equipment
The Komodo is powered by a VOX 225 XL extralight engine, which propels it to a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, and can jump up to 150 meters thanks to five Icarus 81 jump jets, allowing it to traverse just about any terrain with ease. It is protected by seven and a half tons of standard armor, and is also equipped with a Matabushi Guardian ECM suite to defend against any enemy electronic warfare systems. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a Forward-1 TAG, allowing the Komodo to designate a target for an Arrow IV artillery strike.
The Komodo is armed with 10 Victory 23R medium lasers as its primary weapons. While these have a range of only 270 meters, the 'Mech has enough firepower to annihilate an entire point of Elementals. The 'Mech is also armed with two Yori Flyswatter anti-missile systems, to defend against missile attacks.
Variants
- KIM-2A
- The 2A variant of the Komodo is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mech's reach by replacing five of the medium lasers with a single ER large laser, allowing the Komodo to strike at a much farther range at the cost of raw firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,268[2], BV (2.0) = 1,415[4]
- KIM-2C
- The 3064 2C variant of the Komodo removes the TAG unit from the 'Mech, replacing it with a C3 slave unit. This allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with other friendly units, making the 'Mech and its lance mates extremely accurate. BV (1.0) = 1,340, BV (2.0) = 1,533[5]
- KIM-3C
- The 3C variant that entered service in 3064 is a radical modification of the Komodo that makes it capable of commanding a C3 lance. This is done by removing two double heat sinks and two medium lasers as well as the TAG designator and adding a C3 master computer. BV (1.0) = 1,197, BV (2.0) = 1,371[6]
Design Quirks
The Komodo is subject to the following Design Quirks:[7]
Related BattleMechs
- Shugenja - Due to the impressive performance by the Komodo, Independence Weaponry purchased Komodo chassis, which they then modified to manage more mass. The resulting BattleMech developed into the Shugenja.[8]
Gallery
Original Komodo from TRO:3055
Komodo from TRO:3055 Upgrade
KIM-2 Komodo in battle from CCG
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Komodo
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 42
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 43
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 45
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Komodo Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 118