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| armor = Lexington Limited [[Heavy Industrial Armor|Heavy Industrial]] | | armor = Lexington Limited [[Heavy Industrial Armor|Heavy Industrial]] | ||
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== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Quasit'''s main long range weapon is its 5-Tube Long-Range Missile launcher, mounted in center torso. Its close range weapons are a 4-Tube Short-Range Missile launcher mounted on left hand actuator and a | + | The ''Quasit'''s main long range weapon is its 5-Tube Long-Range Missile launcher, mounted in center torso. Its close range weapons are a 4-Tube Short-Range Missile launcher mounted on left hand actuator and a [[medium laser]] in the right hand [[actuator]]. For handling infantry, the 'Mech has a Machine Gun mounted in its right torso. Ammunition for the design is found in its left torso, with one ton per missile type and a half ton for its Machine Gun.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;QUA-51M : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this [[Jihad era]] variant of the ''Quasit'' drops the LRM and SRM launchers and replaces them with a single [[MML-5]]. Two tons of ammunition allow the pilot to carry LRMs and SRMs, so this isn't much of a drop in firepower. The weight savings allows the ''Quasit'' to carry an extra | + | *; QUA-51M : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this [[Jihad era]] variant of the ''Quasit'' drops the LRM and SRM launchers and replaces them with a single [[MML-5]]. Two tons of ammunition allow the pilot to carry LRMs and SRMs, so this isn't much of a drop in firepower. The weight savings allows the ''Quasit'' to carry an extra medium laser. BV (2.0) = 636<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 219</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2607/quasit-qua-51m-militiamech/ MUL online entry for the QUA-51M variant]''</ref> |
*;QUA-51P : This [[3074]]<ref name="MUL3"/> variant introduced of the ''Quasit'' removes all the standard weaponry except the Machine Gun. It carries a [[Plasma Rifle]] with a ton of ammunition instead. Though this weapon can inflict massive damage on an opponent, the lack of ammunition means a pilot will have to make each shot count. BV (2.0) = 779<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 220</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2608/quasit-qua-51p-militiamech/ MUL online entry for the QUA-51P variant]''</ref> | *;QUA-51P : This [[3074]]<ref name="MUL3"/> variant introduced of the ''Quasit'' removes all the standard weaponry except the Machine Gun. It carries a [[Plasma Rifle]] with a ton of ammunition instead. Though this weapon can inflict massive damage on an opponent, the lack of ammunition means a pilot will have to make each shot count. BV (2.0) = 779<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 220</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2608/quasit-qua-51p-militiamech/ MUL online entry for the QUA-51P variant]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 5 July 2022
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| Quasit | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Concordat Telecom and TransStellar |
| Use | Planetary Militia, SecurityMech |
| Production Year | 2517[1] |
| Model | QUA-51T |
| Equipment Rating | D/C-E-D/E |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 2517 |
| Cost | 3,162,015[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Sherman 958 |
| Armor | Lexington Limited Heavy Industrial |
| Engine | VOX 225 |
| Communications System | OWT&T Kathy 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | OWT&T Dirk 2 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
1x LRM-5 |
| BV (2.0) | 761[3], 627[1] |
Contents
Description
In 2517 while BattleMechs were still a mystery in the Periphery, Concordat Telecom and the TransStellar company created the Quasit. The Quasit is an IndustrialMech armed with military-grade weaponry. Initially, the design was sold to unsuspecting settlements in the Periphery as a BattleMech. Once the new owners had the Quasit face a proper BattleMech, the truth was revealed by its limitations. After a brief setback, once the CTT decided to sell it as a MilitiaMech to support militia troops, the design worked well.[3]
The design survived into modern times because of its cost, though its popularity diminished greatly as BattleMechs became more accessible.[3]
The design is noted for its cockpit being too small for an ejection seat. However, its environmental sealing allows for access to all the places a regular BattleMech can go.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The Quasit's main long range weapon is its 5-Tube Long-Range Missile launcher, mounted in center torso. Its close range weapons are a 4-Tube Short-Range Missile launcher mounted on left hand actuator and a medium laser in the right hand actuator. For handling infantry, the 'Mech has a Machine Gun mounted in its right torso. Ammunition for the design is found in its left torso, with one ton per missile type and a half ton for its Machine Gun.[3]
Variants
- QUA-51M
- Introduced in 3073[4], this Jihad era variant of the Quasit drops the LRM and SRM launchers and replaces them with a single MML-5. Two tons of ammunition allow the pilot to carry LRMs and SRMs, so this isn't much of a drop in firepower. The weight savings allows the Quasit to carry an extra medium laser. BV (2.0) = 636[5][4]
- QUA-51P
- This 3074[6] variant introduced of the Quasit removes all the standard weaponry except the Machine Gun. It carries a Plasma Rifle with a ton of ammunition instead. Though this weapon can inflict massive damage on an opponent, the lack of ammunition means a pilot will have to make each shot count. BV (2.0) = 779[7][6]
Notes
- Errata: Record Sheets: 3075 & the Unabridged version have different battle values for the Quasit. This is due in part to a miscalculation of the Quasit's cockpit for all three variants. The cockpit was accidentally calculated as being a full military cockpit instead of the commercial industrial cockpit with Advance Fire Control. Master Unit Listing for all three Quasit variants include this correction.[8]
Gallery
Original Quasit from TRO:3075
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MUL online entry for the Quasit
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 275
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 300-301. "QUA-51T Quasit"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the QUA-51M variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 219
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the QUA-51P variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 220
- ↑ Notice Post on official Battletech Forums in regarding the incorrect battle value of the Quasit due in part of cockpit being listed wrong.