NDA-2KO No-Daichi |
NDA-2KO No-Daichi |
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CODE BattleMech Technical Readout Type/Model: No-Daichi NDA-2KO Tech: Inner Sphere / 3060 Config: Biped BattleMech Rules: Level 2, Standard design Mass: 70 tons Chassis: Foundation CMRFa7 Endo Steel Power Plant: 350 Magna 350 XL XL Fusion Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h Maximum Speed: 86.4 [97.2] km/h Jump Jets: None Jump Capacity: 0 meters Armor Type: Starshield A Standard Armament: 1 Large Pulse Laser 6 Medium Pulse Lasers 1 Small Pulse Laser 2 ER Medium Lasers 1 Flamer 1 Small Laser Manufacturer: Cosby Battlemech Research Firm Location: Vega Communications System: Garret T11-A Targeting & Tracking System: Garret D5j ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ==Overview:== The Federated Commonwealth's success with the Hatchetman, and later the Axman, sparked an interest among Combine manufacturers in creating a similar close-combat unit. To their surprise, prototype hatchet 'Mechs met with lukewarm reception among Combine test pilots. The problem was psychological; the samurai mentality was so firmly ingrained in the minds of these modern MechWarriors that they considered wielding an axe barbaric. Designers replaced the bulky hatchet with an elegant katana sword, a move that proved far more successful. ==Capabilities:== The Cosby Myomer Research Firm had just finished reverse-engineering a new composition of triple-strength myomer from a Davion BattleMech when the Eleventh Legion of Vega approached them with a proposal for the No-Dachi. TSM and a seven-meter-long katana make this design a dangerous close-combat fighter. Its array of short-range weapons and exceptional speed for a heavy 'Mech reinforce this role. The primary source of the No-Dachi's firepower is a pair of shoulder-mounted medium-range missile racks and an extended-range PPC. A medium laser, a pair of SRM missile launchers and an extended-range PPC round out the 'Mech's weapons. The PPCs originally came from a surplus batch created when Panther pilots stripped them out for older, more heat-efficient weapons, so they cost very little to incorporate into the No-Dachi. Ironically, the PPC-generated heat that caused such headaches for Panthers is a boon to No-Dachi pilots, who must run their machines hot to get the full benefit of the triple-strength myomer. ==Variants:== The Legion of Vega first field-tested the NDA-2K in 3059. Downgrading the ER PPC to a large laser and the MRM 20s to 10s allowed designers to exchange most of other weapons for a heavy array of medium pulse lasers and more armor. The idea of incorporating a C3 slave computer into the No-Dachi was considered, but tabled when research studies promised that independent-minded No-Dachi pilots would not take well to the idea of sharing their "kills." Instead, a Guardian ECM suite was included to disrupt enemy networks. The success of the 2K was followed quickly by the 2KO, thought to be the No-Dachi's ultimate in-fighting design. More heat sinks and more pulse lasers make the 'Mech even more deadly at point-blank range. Maximum armor has been redistributed to give the No-Dachi a well-protected back, further guarded by two extended-range medium lasers. This design is weighted toward running right into the thick of battle without giving much care to another 'Mech slipping in behind it-just so long as it can bring its lasers and sword against an enemy. ==Deployment== Through special arrangement with Cosby, the bulk of No-Dachis in service resides with the Legion of Vega. Still, the equivalent of several battalions has been shipped to other front-line units since the end of the Clan invasion, and they remain in great demand. Sword of Light regiments have, for the most part, avoided the No-Dachi because of the stigma attached to the Legion of Vega. Instead, they continue to agitate for a new sword-bearing 'Mech which would be their exclusive property. -------------------------------------------------------- Type/Model: No-Daichi NDA-2KO Mass: 70 tons Equipment: Crits Mass Int. Struct.: 107 pts Endo Steel 14 3.50 (Endo Steel Loc: 1 LA, 3 RA, 3 LT, 3 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL) Engine: 350 XL Fusion 12 15.00 Walking MP: 5 [6] Running MP: 8 [9] Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks: 14 Double [28] 0 4.00 Gyro: 4 4.00 Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00 Triple Strength Myomer: 6 .00 Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA R: Sh+UA+LA+H 15 .00 Armor Factor: 216 pts Standard 0 13.50 Internal Armor Structure Value Head: 3 9 Center Torso: 22 31 Center Torso (Rear): 12 L/R Side Torso: 15 20/20 L/R Side Torso (Rear): 10/10 L/R Arm: 11 22/22 L/R Leg: 15 30/30 Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass -------------------------------------------------------- 1 Large Pulse Laser LA 10 2 7.00 1 Medium Pulse Laser LA 4 1 2.00 1 Small Pulse Laser LA 2 1 1.00 1 ER Medium Laser RT(R) 5 1 1.00 2 Medium Pulse Lasers RT 8 2 4.00 1 ER Medium Laser LT(R) 5 1 1.00 2 Medium Pulse Lasers LT 8 2 4.00 1 Flamer CT 3 1 1.00 1 Medium Pulse Laser CT 4 1 2.00 1 Small Laser HD 1 1 .50 1 Sword RH 5 3.50 -------------------------------------------------------- TOTALS: 50 74 70.00 Crits & Tons Left: 4 .00 Calculated Factors: Total Cost: 17,704,961 C-Bills Battle Value: 1,303 |
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