Morgan Blake
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Post by Morgan Blake on Sept 23, 2005 18:41:21 GMT -5
 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
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==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.
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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
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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
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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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