Gunsmith

Gunsmith
Gunsmith
Production information
Manufacturer Jalastar Aerospace[1]
Production Year 3131[2]
Model CH11-NG[1]
Class Light
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis Jalastar Mk. V-CH7 endo steel[1]
Armor StarGuard Reflec[1]
Engine PlasmaStar 250 XXL engine[1]
Communications System Telestar Model R4-11Y[1]
Targeting Tracking System Jalastar TargiTrack 753[1]
Heat Sinks 10 double heat sinks[1]
Speed 162[1] km/h (216[1] km/h with MASC)
Armament

4x Medium X-Pulse laser[1]

BV (2.0) 1,465[1][3]


Description[edit]

Manufactured by Jalastar Aerospace from their plant on Panpour, the Gunsmith entered service shortly before the Blackout. Despite discontent over the high price tag attached to the Gunsmith - in large part due to the extra-extralight engine - the Gunsmith quickly earned a fearsome reputation as a pursuit BattleMech and raider. Although capable of overheating if the MASC system is overused, the Gunsmith can exceed 200 km/h when running, and the combination of the Jalastar Mk. V-CH7 endo steel chassis and an XL gyro allowed the Gunsmith to mount five and a half tons of reflective armor, which reduces the chance of the expensive PlasmaStar engine taking damage before the Gunsmith can escape from combat. The Gunsmith also makes use of a Full-Head Ejection System.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Gunsmith is well-armed for its weight, mounting a quartet of Martell-X medium X-Pulse lasers, installed in pairs in each arm.[1]

Variants[edit]

As of 3145, no variants of the Gunsmith had been introduced to service.[1]

Custom Variants[edit]

CH11-NGC Gunsmith Cinderella 

Design Quirks[edit]

The Gunsmith features the following Design Quirk:[1]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Gunsmith Pilots

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 32, "CH11-NG Gunsmith"
  2. MUL online date for the Gunsmith
  3. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 193
  4. Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy, pp. 8 "CH11-NGC Gunsmith Cinderella"

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