Ostscout

Ostscout
Production information
Manufacturer	Kong Interstellar Corporation
Model	OTT-7J
Class	Light
Cost	3,416,760 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	35 tons
Chassis	Kell/S
Armor	Durallex Light
Engine	VOX 280
Communications System	Barret Party Line-200 w/Guardian ECM Suit
Speed	129.6 km/h
Jump Jets	Ostmann Sct-A
Armament	1xMedium Laser
BV (1.0)	497
BV (2.0)	596

Description

The Ostscout was designed a pure recon 'Mech. To that end, it was built with a maximum speed of 129.6 kph. The design also utilizes eight jump jets, giving it a jumping capacity of 240 meters and allowing it to outmaneuver almost any BattleMech in existence. The Ostscout also relies on an advanced sensor suite to gather information about the surrounding terrain and the disposition of enemy forces. Most Ostscout pilots will not even attempt to engage enemy 'Mechs, as the advanced sensor system is extremely rare and nearly impossible to replace.

Armament

The Ostscout carries a single Tronel II Medium Laser. This weapon, while not extremely powerful, is enough to dissuade most light scout assets from attempting to pursue.

Variants

• OTT-7Jb - Used by the SLDF Royal units, the 7Jb is an upgrade that uses Endo Steel to free up enough mass for a Beagle Active Probe. BV (2.0)= 610

• OTT-7K - The -7K Ostscout replaces the Medium Laser with the new TAG laser designator, sacrificing its limited offensive capability to allow it to designate targets for Arrow IV artillery missiles. Otherwise, the -7K Ostscout is identical to the 7J model. BV (1.0) = 372, BV (2.0) = 484

• OTT-9CS - The -9CS model is a complete upgrade of the venerable Ostscout. The 'Mech has been rebuilt from the ground up with an Endo Steel internal structure. In addition, the design uses an extralight engine to free up weight for advanced electronics and weaponry. For self-defense, the -9CS model carries two ER Medium Lasers and an ER Small Laser. For scouting purposes, the 'Mech carries a Guardian ECM suite, a Beagle Active Probe, a TAG laser designator, and an improved C3 computer. BV (1.0) = 734, BV (2.0) = 940

• OTT-9S - The -9S model is also a rebuild of the Ostscout. This model also uses an Endo Steel chassis, as well as Ferro-Fibrous armor. For protection, the 'Mech carries two ER Medium Lasers and two Anti-Personnel Pods to discourage infantry attacks. The electronics carried by this 'Mech include a Beagle Active Probe, Guardian ECM suite, and a TAG laser designator. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 868

• OTT-10CS - Produced by Krupp Armament Works, the -10CS Ostscout saves weight through the use of an XL Engine and an XL Gyro, which gives up durability for more combat payload weight, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to 300 meters through the use of ten Rawlings 45i Improved Jump Jets. The -10CS carries an improved C3 computer to communicate with similarly equipped units and carries two Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers for defensive combat capabilities.

• OTT-11J - This variant is also produced by Krupp Armament Works. The top speed of the 'Mech is close to 150 km/h thanks to an GM 315 XL Engine. It uses eight standard jump jets and Ferro-Fibrous Armor, but removes all the advanced electronic equipment except for a TAG. The weapons and electronics are replaced by a pair of Light PPCs. BV (2.0) = 908

Gallery

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  OTT-9S Ostscout

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  OTT-9CS Ostscout

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Bibliography

• "Boring Recon? No More!"
• Combat Operations
• Record Sheets: 3025 & 3026
• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix
• Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3025
• Technical Readout: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3075
• Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
• Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3085