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Line 32: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Kodiak'''s primary armament consists of devastating short-range weaponry; namely the single [[Series II]] [[Ultra AC/20]] occupying its entire right torso, and twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s situated in the left torso. These powerful weapons enable the ''Kodiak'' to savage any foe, but care must be taken with the limited ammunition at the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]'s disposal. The 'Mech supplements its primary weaponry with eight [[Series 2a]] [[ER medium laser]]s, four above each hand set into a claw-like array. The ER medium lasers, powered by the fusion power plant, provide hefty firepower long after the ammunition bays have run dry. While the ''Kodiak'' is a cruel opponent close up, it is far from defenseless at long-range; mounted directly beneath the engine is a [[Series 7k]] [[ER large laser]], allowing it to soften up targets as it advances for the kill.<ref name=TROU194/> + The ''Kodiak'''s primary armament consists of devastating short-range weaponry; namely the single [[Series II]] [[Ultra AC/20]] occupying its entire right torso, and twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s situated in the left torso. These powerful weapons enable the ''Kodiak'' to savage any foe, but care must be taken with the limited ammunition at the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]'s disposal. The 'Mech supplements its primary weaponry with eight [[Series 2a]] [[ER medium laser]]s, four above each hand set into a claw-like array. The ER medium lasers, powered by the fusion power plant, provide hefty firepower long after the ammunition bays have run dry. While the ''Kodiak'' is a cruel opponent close up, it is far from defenseless at long-range; mounted directly beneath the engine is a [[Series 7k]] [[ER Large Laser]], allowing it to soften up targets as it advances for the kill.<ref name=TROU194/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 41:
Line 41: *; ''Kodiak'' 4 : This variant mounts an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–enhanced [[LRM-20]] and a pair of ER medium lasers in each arm. For additional short range firepower, an [[LB 20-X AC]] is carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 210</ref> *; ''Kodiak'' 4 : This variant mounts an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–enhanced [[LRM-20]] and a pair of ER medium lasers in each arm. For additional short range firepower, an [[LB 20-X AC]] is carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 210</ref> − *; ''Kodiak'' 5 : With three more heat sinks and nine ER medium lasers, the ''Kodiak'' 5 is a fearsome close range brawler. It is no slouch at range, able to bring two ER large lasers and a [[Gauss rifle]] to bear. BV (2.0) = 3,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 211</ref> + *; ''Kodiak'' 5 : This variant is a dedicated close range brawler. Adding three more heat sinks helps keep it cool as it employs nine ER medium lasers and two [[ER large laser]]s. The [[Gauss rifle]] remains in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 3,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 211</ref> − *; ''Kodiak'' 6 : The ''Kodiak'' 6 is very similar to the original, and it can be very hard to distinguish the two variants on the battlefield. The eight arm-mounted ER medium lasers remain unchanged, as do the twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s in the left torso. The ER large laser in the center torso is gone and in its place is a [[medium pulse laser]]. The [[Ultra AC/20]] has been swapped out for an [[LB-20X]] autocannon. This weapon is hindered somewhat by only having access to two tons of ammunition. The leftover tonnage is utilized to mount a [[coolant pod]] in each arm. 20 Double Heat Sinks help to reduce the heat. These allow the 6 the fearsome ability to alpha strike without overheating. BV (2.0) = 2,922<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 13</ref> + *; ''Kodiak'' 6 : The Kodiak 6 is very similar to the original, and it can be very hard to distinguish the two variants on the battlefield. The eight arm-mounted ER medium lasers remain unchanged, as do the twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s in the left torso. The [[ER Large Laser]] in the center torso is gone and in its place is a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. The [[Ultra AC/20]] has been swapped out for an [[LB-X autocannon/20]]. This weapon is hindered somewhat by only having access to two tons of ammunition. The leftover tonnage is utilized to mount a [[Coolant Pod]] in each arm. 20 Double Heat Sinks help to reduce the heat. These allow the 6 the fearsome ability to alpha strike without overheating. BV (2.0) = 2,922<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 13</ref> ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *; ''Kodiak'' Cale : The Mech of the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]]' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Cale Schultz-Tanaka, the ''Kodiak'' Cale was recovered from a battlefield on Dieron and re-equipped with Inner Sphere and Clan technologies. Keeping the standard Clan [[endo-steel]] chassis and double heat sinks, techs replaced the XL engine with a [[Fusion engine|standard unit]]. This reduced the 'Mech's top speed to 54 km/h, but increased survivability. Most of the Clan weaponry was also removed: Only a trio of Clan ER medium lasers in the left arm and a pair of [[Streak SRM 6]] launchers in the left torso remain. The ''Kodiak'' Cale uses an [[autocannon/10]] and [[heavy PPC]] for its main hitting power. These are backed up by the Clan weapons and a pair of Inner Sphere ER medium lasers and a pair of Inner Sphere medium lasers. The most important addition to the ''Cale'' version is the electronics suite: A [[Beagle active probe]] in the right torso spots enemy forces, while a [[C3 master]] computer in the left torso allows the ''Kodiak'' Cale to feed targeting data to supporting units. BV (2.0) = 2,511.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 19. ''Kodiak'' Cale record sheet.</ref> + *; ''Kodiak'' Cale : The Mech of the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]]' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Cale Schultz-Tanaka, the ''Kodiak'' Cale was recovered from a battlefield on Dieron and re-equipped with Inner Sphere and Clan technologies. Keeping the standard Clan [[Endo-Steel]] chassis and double heat sinks, techs replaced the XL engine with a [[Fusion engine|standard unit]]. This reduced the 'Mech's top speed to 54 km/h, but increased survivability. Most of the Clan weaponry was also removed: Only a trio of Clan ER medium lasers in the left arm and a pair of [[Streak SRM 6]] launchers in the left torso remain. The ''Kodiak'' Cale uses an [[Autocannon/10]] and [[Heavy PPC]] for its main hitting power. These are backed up by the Clan weapons and a pair of Inner Sphere ER medium lasers and a pair of Inner Sphere medium lasers. The most important addition to the ''Cale'' version is the electronics suite: A [[Beagle Active Probe]] in the right torso spots enemy forces, while a [[C3 master]] computer in the left torso allows the ''Kodiak'' Cale to feed targeting data to supporting units. BV (2.0) = 2,511.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 19. ''Kodiak'' Cale record sheet.</ref> ===Apocryphal Variants=== ===Apocryphal Variants===
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| − | The ''Kodiak'''s primary armament consists of devastating short-range weaponry; namely the single [[Series II]] [[Ultra AC/20]] occupying its entire right torso, and twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s situated in the left torso. These powerful weapons enable the ''Kodiak'' to savage any foe, but care must be taken with the limited ammunition at the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]'s disposal. The 'Mech supplements its primary weaponry with eight [[Series 2a]] [[ER medium laser]]s, four above each hand set into a claw-like array. The ER medium lasers, powered by the fusion power plant, provide hefty firepower long after the ammunition bays have run dry. While the ''Kodiak'' is a cruel opponent close up, it is far from defenseless at long-range; mounted directly beneath the engine is a [[Series 7k]] [[ER | + | The ''Kodiak'''s primary armament consists of devastating short-range weaponry; namely the single [[Series II]] [[Ultra AC/20]] occupying its entire right torso, and twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s situated in the left torso. These powerful weapons enable the ''Kodiak'' to savage any foe, but care must be taken with the limited ammunition at the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]'s disposal. The 'Mech supplements its primary weaponry with eight [[Series 2a]] [[ER medium laser]]s, four above each hand set into a claw-like array. The ER medium lasers, powered by the fusion power plant, provide hefty firepower long after the ammunition bays have run dry. While the ''Kodiak'' is a cruel opponent close up, it is far from defenseless at long-range; mounted directly beneath the engine is a [[Series 7k]] [[ER Large Laser]], allowing it to soften up targets as it advances for the kill.<ref name=TROU194/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*; ''Kodiak'' 4 : This variant mounts an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–enhanced [[LRM-20]] and a pair of ER medium lasers in each arm. For additional short range firepower, an [[LB 20-X AC]] is carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 210</ref> | *; ''Kodiak'' 4 : This variant mounts an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–enhanced [[LRM-20]] and a pair of ER medium lasers in each arm. For additional short range firepower, an [[LB 20-X AC]] is carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 210</ref> | ||
| − | *; ''Kodiak'' 5 : | + | *; ''Kodiak'' 5 : This variant is a dedicated close range brawler. Adding three more heat sinks helps keep it cool as it employs nine ER medium lasers and two [[ER large laser]]s. The [[Gauss rifle]] remains in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 3,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 211</ref> |
| − | *; ''Kodiak'' 6 : The | + | *; ''Kodiak'' 6 : The Kodiak 6 is very similar to the original, and it can be very hard to distinguish the two variants on the battlefield. The eight arm-mounted ER medium lasers remain unchanged, as do the twin [[Streak SRM-6]]s in the left torso. The [[ER Large Laser]] in the center torso is gone and in its place is a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. The [[Ultra AC/20]] has been swapped out for an [[LB-X autocannon/20]]. This weapon is hindered somewhat by only having access to two tons of ammunition. The leftover tonnage is utilized to mount a [[Coolant Pod]] in each arm. 20 Double Heat Sinks help to reduce the heat. These allow the 6 the fearsome ability to alpha strike without overheating. BV (2.0) = 2,922<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 13</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; ''Kodiak'' Cale : The Mech of the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]]' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Cale Schultz-Tanaka, the ''Kodiak'' Cale was recovered from a battlefield on Dieron and re-equipped with Inner Sphere and Clan technologies. Keeping the standard Clan [[ | + | *; ''Kodiak'' Cale : The Mech of the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]]' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Cale Schultz-Tanaka, the ''Kodiak'' Cale was recovered from a battlefield on Dieron and re-equipped with Inner Sphere and Clan technologies. Keeping the standard Clan [[Endo-Steel]] chassis and double heat sinks, techs replaced the XL engine with a [[Fusion engine|standard unit]]. This reduced the 'Mech's top speed to 54 km/h, but increased survivability. Most of the Clan weaponry was also removed: Only a trio of Clan ER medium lasers in the left arm and a pair of [[Streak SRM 6]] launchers in the left torso remain. The ''Kodiak'' Cale uses an [[Autocannon/10]] and [[Heavy PPC]] for its main hitting power. These are backed up by the Clan weapons and a pair of Inner Sphere ER medium lasers and a pair of Inner Sphere medium lasers. The most important addition to the ''Cale'' version is the electronics suite: A [[Beagle Active Probe]] in the right torso spots enemy forces, while a [[C3 master]] computer in the left torso allows the ''Kodiak'' Cale to feed targeting data to supporting units. BV (2.0) = 2,511.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 19. ''Kodiak'' Cale record sheet.</ref> |
===Apocryphal Variants=== | ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||