Here you will the Kai family.
Extract from The Might of the Pillar of Jade or how the Combine economy managed to help in the fight against the Clans, Doons School of Business Press, Donegal, 3053
Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing (WSM) is a strange bird. Incorporated in 3035 on Benjamin and focusing on producing replacement parts for and some refitting/upgrading kits for the maligned Whitworth, no one understood how this company could survive on a niche market with less than 300 Whitworths operating in the Inner Sphere at that time.
Rumours spread that ComStar had something to do with it and was pouring money into this company but nothing could be proven and it remained on Benjamin focusing on the retrofit of Whitworths keeping them alive and in fighting conditions and proposing to everyone who could afford it the reworking of the faulty actuator system in the legs and hips.
In 3050, following the Clan Invasion, the company introduced the WTH-2, a straight forward upgrade that was unfortunately a mistake as it dropped two thirds of the close range firepower for some improvement of the LRM thanks to the use of Artemis IV Fire Control System. The feedback from the units was terrible as the Clans were able to use their extra speed to get at closer range, leaving the newly upgraded Whitworth vulnerable.
This is when Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing decided to go for a bold plan. They would go a different road and produce the WTH-2 Kai (modified in Japanese), proposing newest and more efficient package, able to appeal to the few Houses units still using Whitworth as well and perhaps more interestingly to the Periphery and mercenary owners of this ‘Mech. If sales were enough and if the reputation of the new versions of the Whitworth was high enough, perhaps WSM would be able to be sponsored by the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery to build a factory to produce more advanced versions of the Whitworth.
This resulted in two generations of retrofit for the Whitworth produced at a year of interval. The WHT-2 Kai 0X were simpler upgrades (that all involved the addition of CASE, meaning still heavy work to upgrade them) meant for an easier maintenance and repair time and thus perfect for the Periphery or for not top-of-the-line units while the next step the WHT-2 Kai 1X brought things like Double Heat Sinks. But both benefited from an upgrade in terms of software bringing them up-to-date both in terms of efficiency and protection.
Since things were to go quickly, WSM turned to suppliers from the Draconis Combine only to help increase its stockpile and this turned out to be a wise move as in a few weeks, every single upgrade kit had been bought but in less than a month after that, Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing was back on tracks.
The WHT-2 Kai 01 is a WTH-1 with few twists and aimed specifically at the Draconis Combine with the inclusion of a C3 Computer Slave. This new piece of technology and the inclusion of CASE were made possible through the use of 4 LRM-5 instead of the classical LRM-10, giving it the same number of tubes, even if the damage is more spread.
The WHT-2 Kai 01 was seen team-working with the newest Panthers from the DCMS forming part of a C3 unit and managing to easily tag team with their weapons being complementary between the heavy concentrated punch and the more spread one.
The WHT-2 Kai 02 is a more flexible ‘Mech with 2 Small Pulse Lasers being added as a last line of defence against Elementals in restricted grounds. This change was meant after further analysis of the battleroms and the importance of urban battlefields to defend the Inner Sphere against the Clans. This addition was done by dropping the C3 Slave and replacing the standard armour by a Ferro-Fibrous one (the loss of 2% of the total protection was seen as something worth the added firepower and extra efficiency). The only complain is that this ‘Mech can run hot if no extra care is taken in selecting the firing weapons.
In spite of this, this kit has proven popular among the Periphery realms as they had been looking for something low cost to beef up their defences against the Elementals and for those having some Whitworths this option was seen as the best one.
The WHT-2 Kai 03 earned quickly an unofficial nickname, the “Half†as an engineer looking at its weapons joked that it was “half a Crusader†and even if it was not intended, she was right. With a SRM-6, 3 LRM-15, it packs half the missile firepower of this classical fire-support machine. However, it still has two of the original Medium Lasers adding their firepower when danger gets close in. An 11th Heat Sink was added to help cool it a little. Those looking for flexibility are enjoying the degree of freedom provided by the “Halfâ€.
The WHT-2 Kai 11 uses Ferro-Fibrous armour like the Kai 02 and thanks to it adds some protection against Elementals in the form of a Small Pulse Laser. The use of Double Heat Sinks allows it to fire without having to worry too much for its heat.
The WHT-2 Kai 111 upgrade turns the Whitworth into a pure fire-support ‘Mech with 4 LRM-5 and one ER Large Laser in the Left Arm. However, no extra firepower is there should the fight come to close combat.
The WHT-2 Kai 12 is a “simple†upgrade upgrading the Heat Sinks to Double ones to help deal with the heat generated by the weapons. However this was only possible through a complete rework of the internals of the ‘Mech.
However as soon as it went out, the Kai 12 became an instant hit, replacing the Kai 02 in the orders.
The WHT-2 Kai 13 upgrades the firepower of the Kai 03 thanks to the combo of Ferro-Fibrous armour and Double Heat Sinks (bringing the total number back to 10), allowing it to replace the SRM-6 by twin SRM-4 and adding a Small Pulse Laser.
The Kai series did much to restore confidence in the capacity of WSM to really improve the Whitworth and the use of several of these retrofited ‘Mechs in the Periphery against Pirate units did much too for the communication of the company.
However due to its focus on a niche market, future remains uncertain for Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing. It is unknown if they will manage to thrive or will dwell into obscurity and be forgotten.
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 01
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 3 206 933 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 266 933 C-Bills
Battle Value: 974
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Light Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
3 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
4 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
1 Tanadi Computers/Tanadi Citizen C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 128 8,00
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 16
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 12
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 18
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1,00
C3 Computer (Slave) CT 0 1 1,00
2 LRM-5s RT 4 2 4,00
2 LRM-5s LT 4 2 4,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 29
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 2 2 1 0 2 1 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 02
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 2 985 733 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 045 733 C-Bills
Battle Value: 981
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
3 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
4 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
2 Diverse Optics Incorporated/Diverse Optics Type 10P Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 125 7,00
Armor Locations: 2 CT, 6 LT, 6 RT
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 15
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 15
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1,00
2 LRM-5s RT 4 2 4,00
2 LRM-5s LT 4 2 4,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Small Pulse Laser RA 2 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
Small Pulse Laser LA 2 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 14
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 2 2 1 0 2 1 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 03
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 2 873 733 C-Bills
Total Cost: 2 930 733 C-Bills
Battle Value: 962
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Light Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 Buda Imperial Vehicles/Ayukawa "Slapper" SRM-6
2 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
3 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 11 1,00
Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 128 8,00
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 18
Center Torso (rear) 5
L/R Torso 10 16
L/R Torso (rear) 4
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 16
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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3 LRM-5s RT 6 3 6,00
SRM-6 LT 4 2 3,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@SRM-6 (15) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 29
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 2 2 1 0 2 1 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 11
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 3 397 333 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 457 333 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1 043
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
3 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
4 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
1 Small Pulse Laser
1 Diverse Optics Incorporated/Diverse Optics Type 10P C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 125 7,00
Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 5 LA, 5 RA
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 15
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 15
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1,00
C3 Computer (Slave) CT 0 1 1,00
Small Pulse Laser CT 2 1 1,00
2 LRM-5s RT 4 2 4,00
2 LRM-5s LT 4 2 4,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 6
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 3 3 2 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 111
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 3 136 933 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 196 933 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1 061
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
1 ER Large Laser
4 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 125 7,00
Armor Locations: 2 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 5 RA
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 15
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 15
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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2 LRM-5s RT 4 2 4,00
2 LRM-5s LT 4 2 4,00
ER Large Laser LA 12 2 5,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 9
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 11
4j 2 2 2 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 12
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 3 069 733 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 129 733 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1 059
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
3 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
4 New Samarkand Metals/LongFire V LRM-5s
2 Diverse Optics Incorporated/Diverse Optics Type 10P Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 125 7,00
Armor Locations: 2 CT, 5 LT, 5 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 15
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 15
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser HD 3 1 1,00
2 LRM-5s RT 4 2 4,00
2 LRM-5s LT 4 2 4,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Small Pulse Laser RA 2 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
Small Pulse Laser LA 2 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 6
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 11
4j 3 3 2 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
Whitworth WTH-2 Kai 13
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-D-A
Production Year: 3052
Dry Cost: 3 117 333 C-Bills
Total Cost: 3 174 333 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1 024
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: LTV 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43,2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64,8 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Jetlift
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
2 New Samarkand Armor Worls/Arga 1L Medium Lasers
3 Buda Imperial Vehicles/Ayukawa "Slapper" LRM-5s
2 Diplan 'Mechyards/Thunderstroke SRM-4s
1 Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14A
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2K
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4,00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6,00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2,00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0,00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2,00
Cockpit: Standard 3,00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 125 7,00
Armor Locations: 2 CT, 2 LT, 1 RT, 5 LA, 4 RA
CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT 1,00
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 15
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 14
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 15
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Small Pulse Laser HD 2 1 1,00
3 LRM-5s RT 6 3 6,00
2 SRM-4s LT 6 2 4,00
Medium Laser RA 3 1 1,00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1,00
@LRM-5 (24) RT - 1 1,00
@SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1,00
Free Critical Slots: 7
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 3 3 1 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0, IF 1