Latest art for a KU Mech, the Draconis Combine's Yumi.
YM-1A YUMI
Mass: 35 Tons
Cruising Speed: 53 kph
Maximum Speed: 86 kph
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armament: 1 Magna Longbow-15 Missile Launcher
2 Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Lasers
Deployed By: DCMS
Designer: New Samarkand Armour Works
Entered Service: 3025
Primary Factories: New Samarkand
Variants: None
OVERVIEW
With the first prototype finishing assembly in July 3024, the Yumi is the latest BattleMech design to enter service with the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. Very nearly built on Arkab, the production site was moved to New Samarkand for security reasons, both from nearby Lyran forces and Arkab's population itself.
Designed to allow the DCMS to provide mobile fire support to light ‘Mech formations and to allow those units to compete with the Federated Suns Valkyrie. Although not acknowledging that the AFFS ‘Mech may have been the inspiration for the design, the DCMS has nonetheless shown its respect for the Davion unit it their latest ‘Mech model.
CAPABILITIES
Built around a fifteen tube long range missile launcher, the Yumi is one of the rare light 'Mechs to have the ability to engage the enemy at long range. The launcher is fed by two tons of ammunition, providing ample supplies in any typical combat situation. The launcher is backed up by two medium lasers, giving it short range weaponry with no ammunition concerns.
One of the Yumi’s more notable weaknesses, is the 'Mech’s speed, which at 86km/h, is more normally seen on Medium designs. However, mobility is improved by five jump jets, providing the Yumi the ability to jump 150 metres. The frame is protected by six tons of armour, allowing it to absorb some amount of punishment before critical systems are endangered. Although the speed and armour are not ideal in a ‘Mech this size, the fact that it is meant to support other light Mech formations from afar, should mitigate these issues if the ‘Mech is used properly.
The electronics are modified versions of the equipment used on the ubiquitous Panther series, modified for the Yumi's armament and differing speed profile and which has allowed the development process to be speeded up considerably.
The Yumi has also been noted as easy to rearm by technicians servicing the prototype, with reload time half that of other Mechs with similar armament.
DEPLOYMENT
With the factory having completed only six initial run models and the four pre-production prototypes, many are eagerly awaiting the second run in mid-3025 and a wider distribution of the ‘Mech. The last pre-production units have been retained by the factory to assist in mass production readiness. Production has reached frontline units through the assignment of the first six Yumi’s to the 8th Sword of Light on An Ting.
The Yumi has only encountered combat once since deployment, when an 8th Sword lance of Yumi’s was on route to a range for a live fire weapon's test. The four ‘Mechs came under attack by elements of the 11th Avalon Hussars on a recon raid. The prototype preformed as expected when the Yumi pilots destroyed three of the Davion ‘Mechs, including both Valkyries that were present in the attacking lance, for the loss of one Yumi.
VARIANTS
Currently no variants of the Yumi exist or are planned in the foreseeable future.
NOTABLE PILOTS
Sho-sa Liesha Trodan
Sho-sa Trodan was responsible for taking out both Valkyries that were destroyed on An Ting early in the year. One was eliminated at long range, whilst the other was finished off at close range with the Yumi’s medium lasers.
Model: YM-1A- YUMI
Technology Base: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 35
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 3.5
Engine: 175 7
Walking MPs: 5
Running MPs: 8
Jumping MPs: 5
Heat Sinks: 10 0
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: 3
Armour Factor: 96 6
Internal Structure Armour Value
Head 3 9
Centre Torso 11 13
Centre Torso (Rear) 4
L/R Torso 8 13
L/R Torso (Rear) 3
L/R Arm 6 8
L/R Leg 8 11
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Mass
LRM 15 RT 3 7
Medium Laser CT 1 1
Medium Laser H 1 1
Ammo (LRM 15) RT 2 2
