Minotaur
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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 | Standard |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | 45 Fusion |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | 3 (type unknown) |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 367[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 139 |
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. In fact it is so well armored that it can take a direct Gauss Rifle hit to the torso and keep fighting. Intended for defensive operations, the Minotaur's lack of speed isn't an obstacle to completing it's mission, particularly when partnered with LRM-equipped units like the Mad Dog or Gorgon.
Though it would be a natural fit for the defensive units currently deployed by Clan Blood Spirit, it appears that Clan Star Adder is currently the only Clan producing this model.
Armament
Carrying a pair of 'Mech scale ER Medium Lasers, the Minotaur has enough firepower to seriously damage any light 'Mech foolish enough to close with it. A complete Point of Minotaur can even strip the armor off of some medium 'Mechs and heavy vehicles before the crew realizes the danger. With the long range of the ER Medium Lasers, the Minotaur can keep inflicting damage on the enemy for quite a while.
Variants
No variants of the Minotaur are known to exist. However, given that Clan Star Adder developed the Heavy Laser weapon family it seems likely that a Minotaur variant mounting those weapons will enter service at some point.
References
Notes
Presumably "Huntress Manufacturing Plant DL-6" is a plant captured by the Star Adders after the destruction of the Smoke Jaguars.