Kontio
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| Kontio | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bergan Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3145[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 12,126,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain M endo steel |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite stealth armor |
| Engine | 280-rated XL engine |
| Communications System | Garret L20 |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark IX |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h (172.8 km/h with all speed enhancers) |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,912[3] |
Contents
Description
Created during Ramiel Bekker's time with the Rasalhague Dominion, the Kontio is a feared yet controversial design. Apparently inspired by an encounter with a concealed ghost bear, the 'Mech makes use of stealth armor and—more controversially—claws, the implications of which came to a head when Bekker impaled his opponent in an initial combat trial. While the manner of his victory was inherently dishonorable, the efficacy of the design could not be denied, and the production of a test run was authorized, soon followed by sudden demand from Clan Wolf.[1]
Primarily an export 'Mech, the Kontio has found a home within not just the ranks of Clan Wolf but the Capellan Confederation as well, from which the design's stealth armor and Triple Strength Myomer were acquired. In addition, the 'Mech sees some use among native Rasalhague warriors, who have far less qualms about the nature of its armament than their Ghost Bear brethren.[1]
Having garnered a deadly reputation as a pilot killer, the Kontio is often focused down or avoided outright by those who would find themselves opposing one, fearing they too may find themselves impaled on its claws.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
A melee assassin first and foremost, the Kontio' loadout revolves around enabling its pilot to evasively close with their target and get the most out of its signature Triple Strength Myomer-enhanced claws.[3]
The combination of a Kolibri Delta Series medium pulse laser and three Series 1 ER small lasers in each side torso, and the use of only 10 double heat sinks allows the 'Mech to quickly reach and maintain the heat levels required to activate its TSM. This greatly enhances the destructive potential of its claws and allows it to achieve the pilot kills the 'Mech is known for, while still providing respectable short-ranged firepower. Finally, almost as an afterthought, a Series 3c micro pulse laser was added to assist it against enemy infantry.[3]
Powering the 'Mech is a 280-rated extralight engine, which saves weight while propelling it to a brisk 118.8 km/h. The use of a supercharger and the TSM enables it to momentarily sprint at speeds of 172.8 km/h. When coupled with its eight and a half tons of stealth armor and ECM suite, this speed enables the Kontio to deftly avoid enemy fire while rapidly closing with its targets. Lastly, the use of endo steel structure is employed in order to save additional weight for weapons and equipment.[3]
Variants
There are no variants of the Kontio.
Design Quirks
The Kontio is subject to the following Design Quirks:[3]