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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Produced in the untold thousands, the ''[[Locust]]'' is the among the most common [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Solaris VII]] just as it is in the greater [[Inner Sphere]]. Due to on-going production of the low-cost design and the seemingly limitless supply of scrapped 'Mechs, the ''Locust'' is also a common basis for custom built Solaris Arena designs, of which [[Omnitech Industries]]' '''''Koto''''' is the most notable and successful. | |
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| + | While sharing the same basic shape as the ''Locust'', each ''Koto'' has been extensively modified, utilitzing an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[Double Heat Sink]]s and a [[XL Engine]] to maintain its parent design's speed and armor while weighing five tons heavier and leaving room for an increased weapons loadout. However, for all its advanced systems, the design still shows signs of its patchwork 'Mech Garage construction and hand-me-down surplus origin in a number of areas, most notably its electronic systems. The ''Koto'' is fitted the same [[Targeting-Tracking System|targeting]] and [[Communications System|communications systems]] as its parent design, and even with custom modifications there have been random but significant instances of failure and breakdowns in battle. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Koto'' | + | The ''Koto''s weapons array is built around Omnitech's belief that the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who landed the first blow in a bout was the one most likely to win, and an agreement to test and showcase the advanced laser products of [[Diverse Optics]] in the arenas. Carrying a single center mounted Diverse Technology Labs [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] prototype, the ''Koto'' is able to unleash a surprisingly powerful hail of pulse laser fire at an unexpected distance. Backing this up are two Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted in the 'Mech's vestigial arms and a single Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]] fitted in the head. While lacking sufficient heat sinks to continuously fire all its weapons, the ''Koto''s high speed allow the pilot to quickly engage and then withdraw to cool down. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | KTO-3A - This version downgrades the Large X-Pulse Laser to a [[Large Pulse Laser]], and the ER Lasers to normal lasers. BV (1.0) = , BV (2.0) = | + | * KT-P2 - The first "model" produced, the original [[3055]] era ''Koto''s weapons loadout was a mixture of the future variants and the ''Locust'', mounting a standard [[Large Pulse Laser]] and standard [[Small Laser]] while retaining its parents arm mounted [[Machine Gun]]s. Omnitech added [[CASE]] to try and help protect the half ton of reloads carried. |
| + | * KTO-3A - This version downgrades the Large X-Pulse Laser to a [[Large Pulse Laser]], and the ER Lasers to normal lasers. BV (1.0) = , BV (2.0) = | ||
| + | * ER-PPC - As well as talk of to a standard large pulse laser, Omnitech's designers are also reportedly looking at ''Koto'' variant using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] | + | *[[Solaris VII: The Game World]] |
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] - pp 128-129 | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 12 August 2009
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| Koto | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Omnitech Industries |
| Model | KTO-2A |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Bergan/OmniTekk Light Endo Steel 2.5 |
| Armor | Solaris Special Ferro-Fibrous GLT-5 |
| Engine | Nissan 200 Extralight II |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament | |
Contents
Description
Produced in the untold thousands, the Locust is the among the most common BattleMechs in the Solaris VII just as it is in the greater Inner Sphere. Due to on-going production of the low-cost design and the seemingly limitless supply of scrapped 'Mechs, the Locust is also a common basis for custom built Solaris Arena designs, of which Omnitech Industries' Koto is the most notable and successful.
While sharing the same basic shape as the Locust, each Koto has been extensively modified, utilitzing an Endo Steel skeleton, Ferro-Fibrous armor, Double Heat Sinks and a XL Engine to maintain its parent design's speed and armor while weighing five tons heavier and leaving room for an increased weapons loadout. However, for all its advanced systems, the design still shows signs of its patchwork 'Mech Garage construction and hand-me-down surplus origin in a number of areas, most notably its electronic systems. The Koto is fitted the same targeting and communications systems as its parent design, and even with custom modifications there have been random but significant instances of failure and breakdowns in battle.
Armament
The Kotos weapons array is built around Omnitech's belief that the MechWarrior who landed the first blow in a bout was the one most likely to win, and an agreement to test and showcase the advanced laser products of Diverse Optics in the arenas. Carrying a single center mounted Diverse Technology Labs Large X-Pulse Laser prototype, the Koto is able to unleash a surprisingly powerful hail of pulse laser fire at an unexpected distance. Backing this up are two Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers mounted in the 'Mech's vestigial arms and a single Diverse Optics ER Small Laser fitted in the head. While lacking sufficient heat sinks to continuously fire all its weapons, the Kotos high speed allow the pilot to quickly engage and then withdraw to cool down.
Variants
- KT-P2 - The first "model" produced, the original 3055 era Kotos weapons loadout was a mixture of the future variants and the Locust, mounting a standard Large Pulse Laser and standard Small Laser while retaining its parents arm mounted Machine Guns. Omnitech added CASE to try and help protect the half ton of reloads carried.
- KTO-3A - This version downgrades the Large X-Pulse Laser to a Large Pulse Laser, and the ER Lasers to normal lasers. BV (1.0) = , BV (2.0) =
- ER-PPC - As well as talk of to a standard large pulse laser, Omnitech's designers are also reportedly looking at Koto variant using an ER PPC as its primary weapon.