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Line 25: * 2x [[MML-3]]s * 2x [[MML-3]]s |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref name=HWOTREp106+>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106–107, 110: "BKN-1K Bakeneko"</ref> + |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Battle Value.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[thirty-second century]] in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]' [[Eleventh Ghost]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100. During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production lines were destroyed. + The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[32nd Century]] in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]' [[11th Ghost]] and [[5th Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[2nd Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100. During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production lines were destroyed. − The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/> + The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 36, 106 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Background information regarding the 'Mech and the factory's destruction in the 2nd Combine-Dominion War.</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. − The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref name=HWOTREp106+/> + The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Stats and what makes it tick.</ref> ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== Line 49:
Line 49: ==Notes== ==Notes== * As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. * As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. − * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''. + + * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook [[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]. ==References== ==References==
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| − | |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref | + | |BV (2.0)=2,022<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6975/bakeneko-bkn-1k MUL Profile for the Bakeneko - BV2 & Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Battle Value.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[ | + | The '''''Bakeneko''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] originally created by the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] at the dawn of the [[32nd Century]] in a collaboration between Clan Nova Cat scientists and engineers from [[LAW]]. Based on the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', this slightly bigger design was intended as a fire support and skirmisher unit with the same mobility of the older design. The 'Mech was put into production in early [[3100]], where it was deployed to both Clan Nova Cat and the [[DCMS]]' [[11th Ghost]] and [[5th Sword of Light]] Regiments during the last year of the [[2nd Combine-Dominion War]] prior to the invasion of [[Irece]] in June, 3100. During the invasion, the greatly expanded factories which housed the ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production lines were destroyed. |
| − | The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref | + | The ''Bakeneko'' had a reputation as an effective fighting machine, as it was credited numerous kills by Draconis Combine forces during the conflict.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 36, 106 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Background information regarding the 'Mech and the factory's destruction in the 2nd Combine-Dominion War.</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. | The product of a hybrid of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, the 'Mech benefits significantly from its dual heritage. Using a Clan-built 330-rated [[extralight engine]] and an Inner Sphere [[endo steel]] chassis, the ''Bakeneko'' was able carry a large array of weapons and equipment while maintaining a decent top speed of 97.2 km/h. It was also fitted with [[MASC]], giving it crucial bursts of extra acceleration, and its six [[Icarus 99 TurboProp Experimental]] [[jump jet]]s allowed it to leap up to 180 meters. | ||
| − | The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref | + | The ''Bakeneko''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weaponry comes from an arm-mounted Clan produced [["Blinding Vision-Mk2"]] [[large pulse laser]] and a [[Lord's Light 4]] [[light PPC]], enhanced with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additionally, found in the 'Mech's side torsos are a pair of [[Shigunga-Light]] [[MML-3]]s, each supplied by a ton of ammunition, providing supplemental firepower at long and short ranges, while at short ranges a head-mounted [[Victory Heartbeat (ERML)|Victory Heartbeat]] [[ER medium laser]] provides additional firepower. Protecting the design from enemy fire, the chassis was fitted with 11.5 tons of [[StarSlab-5X]] [[standard armor]], with Clan [[CASE]] installed to mitigate any explosive detonations from its ammunition and PPC capacitor.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 106-107&110 Bakeneko - "BNK-1K Bakeneko - Stats and what makes it tick.</ref> |
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. | * As of this writing, it is not known if the ''Bakeneko'' was returned to production after the destruction of its factory on Irece. | ||
| − | * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook | + | |
| + | * The record sheet for the 'Mech is only found in the sourcebook [[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||