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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Minotaur''''' is the "assault class" of the first generation [[ProtoMech]]s. Weighing more than any other ProtoMech, it trades speed for armor and weaponry. | + | The '''''Minotaur''''' is the "assault class" of the first generation [[ProtoMech]]s. Weighing more than any other ProtoMech, it trades speed for armor and weaponry. Intended for defensive operations, the ''Minotaur's'' lack of speed isn't an obstacle to completing its mission, and its impressive firepower means an entire [[Point]] working together can quickly take down a single target.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 203</ref> |
| − | + | After the fall of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] the ''Minotaur'' was quickly adopted by Clans [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]] before spreading to many other Clans in the following decades.<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2186/minotaur-standard ''Minotaur (Standard)'' on Master Unit List]</ref> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Carrying a pair of | + | Carrying a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s, the ''Minotaur'' has enough firepower to seriously damage any light 'Mechs foolish enough to close with it. It also boasts more protection than most light 'Mechs, enough to take a direct [[Gauss Rifle]] hit to the torso and keep fighting. The drawback to this power however is a slow cruising speed of 32 km/h, which is somewhat compensated by a jumping capacity of 90 meters thanks to its [[Jump Jet]]s.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 203</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Minotaur 2 : Developed during the 3060s, this variant utilizes a [[LB 2-X AC|LB 2-X Autocannon]] with a single ton of ammunition. | + | *;Minotaur 2 : Developed during the 3060s, this variant utilizes a [[LB 2-X AC|LB 2-X Autocannon]] with a single ton of ammunition. This changed cause a reallocation of armor from the the torso and legs, while also dropping the original's jump jets. BV (2.0) = 168<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 315 - LB-X variant of the Minotaur.</ref> |
| − | *;Minotaur 3 : This variation of the ''Minotaur'' | + | *;Minotaur 3 : This variation of the ''Minotaur'' was redesigned as a fire support model, armed with a [[LRM 12|LRM 12 Launcher]] as its "main gun." Improvements to the design include an increase of it's maximum speed to 80 km/h, increase range to its jumping capacity, and additional armor protection. BV (2.0) = 443<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 316 - Fire Support version of the Minotaur introduced during [[Civil War era]].</ref> |
| − | *;Minotaur 4 : Created during the [[Jihad]], this version of the ''Minotaur'' fitted with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Tech]] developed during this era. ''Minotaur 4'' uses same armor protection as second variant, but has speed of the third. Its only weapon is the newly developed [[ProtoMech AC/2|Class 2 ProtoMech Autocannon]] with 40 rounds of ammunition for weapons. BV (2.0) = 188<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 317 - The Jihad era Advanced Tech version of the Minotaur.</ref> | + | *;Minotaur 4 : Created during the [[Jihad]], this version of the ''Minotaur'' was fitted with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Tech]] developed during this era. The ''Minotaur 4'' uses same armor protection as the second variant, but has speed of the third. Its only weapon is the newly developed [[ProtoMech AC/2|Class 2 ProtoMech Autocannon]] with 40 rounds of ammunition for weapons. BV (2.0) = 188<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 317 - The Jihad era Advanced Tech version of the Minotaur.</ref> |
*;Minotaur P2 : Based on the ''Minotaur-XP'', this version reduces the SRM to an [[SRM-4]] with eight reloads. It uses the same [[Improved Heavy Small Laser]]s, however, and retains the maximized armor protection. To overcome the ''Minotaur's'' low speed, engineers added a ProtoMech-scale [[Magnetic Clamp]] system that allows the ProtoMech to "hitch a ride" on friendly units. BV (2.0) = 266<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 89</ref> | *;Minotaur P2 : Based on the ''Minotaur-XP'', this version reduces the SRM to an [[SRM-4]] with eight reloads. It uses the same [[Improved Heavy Small Laser]]s, however, and retains the maximized armor protection. To overcome the ''Minotaur's'' low speed, engineers added a ProtoMech-scale [[Magnetic Clamp]] system that allows the ProtoMech to "hitch a ride" on friendly units. BV (2.0) = 266<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 89</ref> | ||
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===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;Minotaur-XP : This version of the ''Minotaur'' was created by | + | *;Minotaur-XP : This version of the ''Minotaur'' was created by Clan Hell's Horses. The jump jets and standard weapons were removed and replaced by two [[Improved Heavy Small Laser]]s and an [[SRM-5]] launcher. The weight saved from this weapon switch allowed the engineers to maximize the armor protection of the ''Minotaur-XP'', making it popular with pilots. BV (2.0) = 294<ref name=XTRO:Cp10>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 10</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 12:29, 4 June 2016
- This article is about the ProtoMech. For the Aegis-class WarShip, see Minotaur (Aegis).
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| Minotaur | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1] Clan Star Adder Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6 |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | 3060 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 9 tons |
| Chassis | 900kg |
| Armor | 1800kg |
| Engine | 1 ton |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | 3 (type unknown) |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 367[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 424[3] |
Contents
Description
The Minotaur is the "assault class" of the first generation ProtoMechs. Weighing more than any other ProtoMech, it trades speed for armor and weaponry. Intended for defensive operations, the Minotaur's lack of speed isn't an obstacle to completing its mission, and its impressive firepower means an entire Point working together can quickly take down a single target.[4]
After the fall of Clan Smoke Jaguar the Minotaur was quickly adopted by Clans Goliath Scorpion, Hell's Horses and Star Adder before spreading to many other Clans in the following decades.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
Carrying a pair of ER Medium Lasers, the Minotaur has enough firepower to seriously damage any light 'Mechs foolish enough to close with it. It also boasts more protection than most light 'Mechs, enough to take a direct Gauss Rifle hit to the torso and keep fighting. The drawback to this power however is a slow cruising speed of 32 km/h, which is somewhat compensated by a jumping capacity of 90 meters thanks to its Jump Jets.[4]
Variants
- Minotaur 2
- Developed during the 3060s, this variant utilizes a LB 2-X Autocannon with a single ton of ammunition. This changed cause a reallocation of armor from the the torso and legs, while also dropping the original's jump jets. BV (2.0) = 168[6]
- Minotaur 3
- This variation of the Minotaur was redesigned as a fire support model, armed with a LRM 12 Launcher as its "main gun." Improvements to the design include an increase of it's maximum speed to 80 km/h, increase range to its jumping capacity, and additional armor protection. BV (2.0) = 443[7]
- Minotaur 4
- Created during the Jihad, this version of the Minotaur was fitted with Advanced Tech developed during this era. The Minotaur 4 uses same armor protection as the second variant, but has speed of the third. Its only weapon is the newly developed Class 2 ProtoMech Autocannon with 40 rounds of ammunition for weapons. BV (2.0) = 188[8]
- Minotaur P2
- Based on the Minotaur-XP, this version reduces the SRM to an SRM-4 with eight reloads. It uses the same Improved Heavy Small Lasers, however, and retains the maximized armor protection. To overcome the Minotaur's low speed, engineers added a ProtoMech-scale Magnetic Clamp system that allows the ProtoMech to "hitch a ride" on friendly units. BV (2.0) = 266[9]
- Minotaur Z
- Developed by The Society, this variant of the Minotaur uses five Extended Jump Jets and a Magnetic Clamp system to travel around the battlefield. It's equipped with an Improved Heavy Medium Laser, making it a threat to many units.[10]
Custom Variants
- Minotaur-XP
- This version of the Minotaur was created by Clan Hell's Horses. The jump jets and standard weapons were removed and replaced by two Improved Heavy Small Lasers and an SRM-5 launcher. The weight saved from this weapon switch allowed the engineers to maximize the armor protection of the Minotaur-XP, making it popular with pilots. BV (2.0) = 294[11]
Design Quirks
The Minotaur P2 variant is subject of the following Design Quirk:[9]
The Minotaur-XR variant has following Design Quirks:[11]
Gallery
Minotaur
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, P 314 - BV2 from RS3060u.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 203
- ↑ Minotaur (Standard) on Master Unit List
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 315 - LB-X variant of the Minotaur.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 316 - Fire Support version of the Minotaur introduced during Civil War era.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 317 - The Jihad era Advanced Tech version of the Minotaur.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 89
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 45
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Clans, p. 10
Notes
Presumably "Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6" is a plant captured by the Star Adders after the destruction of the Smoke Jaguars.