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| manufacturer = [[Concordat Telecom and TransStellar]] | | manufacturer = [[Concordat Telecom and TransStellar]] | ||
| model = QUA-51T | | model = QUA-51T | ||
− | | Use = Planetary Militia | + | | Use = Planetary Militia |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | SecurityMech | ||
| production year = 2517 | | production year = 2517 | ||
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2609/quasit-qua-51t-militiamech/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2609/quasit-qua-51t-militiamech/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
− | | Tech Base =Inner Sphere | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
− | | mech type =IndustrialMech | + | | mech type = IndustrialMech |
− | | feet=2 | + | | feet = 2 |
| Equipment Rating = D/C-E-D/E | | Equipment Rating = D/C-E-D/E | ||
− | | cost = 3,162,015<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 275</ref> | + | | cost = 3,162,015 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 275</ref> |
| introduced = 2517 | | introduced = 2517 | ||
| mass = 45 | | mass = 45 | ||
− | | chassis = Sherman 958 | + | | chassis = [[Sherman 958]] |
| engine = [[VOX 225]] | | engine = [[VOX 225]] | ||
| comsys = [[OWT&T Kathy 3]] | | comsys = [[OWT&T Kathy 3]] | ||
| T&T = [[OWT&T Dirk 2]] | | T&T = [[OWT&T Dirk 2]] | ||
− | | speed = 86 | + | | speed = 86.4 |
− | | armament = 1x [[LRM-5]] | + | | armament = |
− | | heat sinks = 10 | + | * 1x [[LRM-5]] |
− | | armor = Lexington Limited [[ | + | * 1x [[SRM-4]] |
− | | Equipment = [[Environmental Sealing]] | + | * 1x [[medium laser]] |
− | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 1x [[machine gun]] |
+ | | heat sinks = 10 [[heat sink|single]] | ||
+ | | armor = [[Lexington Limited]] [[heavy industrial armor]] | ||
+ | | Equipment = | ||
+ | * [[Environmental Sealing]] | ||
+ | * [[Advance Fire Control]] | ||
+ | | BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| BV (2.0) = 761<ref name="TRO:3075p300+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 300-301. "QUA-51T Quasit"</ref>, 627<ref name="MUL1"/> | | BV (2.0) = 761<ref name="TRO:3075p300+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 300-301. "QUA-51T Quasit"</ref>, 627<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | In [[Introduction Year::2517]] while [[BattleMech | + | In [[Introduction Year::2517]], while [[BattleMech]]s were still a mystery in the [[Periphery]], [[Concordat Telecom]] and the [[TransStellar Company]] created the '''''Quasit''''', an [[IndustrialMech]] armed with military-grade weaponry. Initially, the design was sold to unsuspecting settlements in the Periphery as a BattleMech, but 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 in this role.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> |
The design survived into modern times because of its cost, though its popularity diminished greatly as BattleMechs became more accessible.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> | The design survived into modern times because of its cost, though its popularity diminished greatly as BattleMechs became more accessible.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> | ||
− | 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.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> | + | 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.<ref name="TRO:3075p300+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
− | The ''Quasit'''s main long range weapon is its 5 | + | The ''Quasit''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main long range weapon is its [[LRM-5]] launcher, mounted in the center torso. Its close range weapons are an [[SRM-4]] 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 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-51M : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this [[Jihad era]] variant of the ''Quasit'' drops the [[LRM-5]] and [[SRM-4]] 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 | + | *; QUA-51P : This [[3074]]<ref name="MUL3"/> variant of the ''Quasit'' removes all the standard weaponry except the [[machine gun]]. Instead, 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> |
== Notes == | == 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'' | + | * '''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''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cockpit for all three variants. The cockpit was accidentally calculated as being a full military cockpit instead of the commercial industrial cockpit with [[advanced fire control]]. The ''Master Unit Listing'' for all three ''Quasit'' variants include this correction.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36465.msg846968.html#msg846968 Notice Post on official Battletech Forums in regarding the incorrect battle value of the ''Quasit'' due in part of cockpit being listed wrong.]</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Revision as of 14:49, 6 October 2022
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 C-bills[2] |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
Mass | 45 tons |
Chassis | Sherman 958 |
Armor | Lexington Limited heavy industrial armor |
Engine | VOX 225 |
Communications System | OWT&T Kathy 3 |
Targeting Tracking System | OWT&T Dirk 2 |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | N/A |
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, an IndustrialMech armed with military-grade weaponry. Initially, the design was sold to unsuspecting settlements in the Periphery as a BattleMech, but 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 in this role.[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 LRM-5 launcher, mounted in the center torso. Its close range weapons are an SRM-4 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-5 and SRM-4 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 of the Quasit removes all the standard weaponry except the machine gun. Instead, 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 advanced fire control. The 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.