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| BV (1.0) = 2,215<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U-182-183>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 182-183, "Batu OmniFighter Profile"</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 2,215<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U-182-183>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 182-183, "Batu OmniFighter Profile"</ref> | ||
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==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Alt Config A'' - The A variant is a mix of long and short range weaponry, based around an [[ER PPC]] and [[Narc Missile Beacon]] mounted in the nose, with the Narc system linked to four standard [[SRM-6]] launchers, two in each wing. With only a single ton of Narc pods, the included two tons of SRM reloads will outlast it, while an additional double heat sink keeps the PPC firing. BV (1.0) = 1,664<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U-182-183/>, BV (2.0) = 1,975.<ref name=MUL177/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 315</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Alt Config B'' - The all laser carrying ''Batu'' B configuration is an excellent strafing vehicle, mounting seven Medium Pulse Lasers, three in the nose and two fitted in each wing. A ER Medium Laser discourages anybody who seeks to interrupt the pilot's strafing run, the included Targeting Computer making this variants attacks impressively accurate. BV (1.0) = 2,240<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U-182-183/>, BV (2.0) = 2,651.<ref name=MUL177/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 316</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Alt Config C'' - A failed attempt at a cool running variant, the ''Batu'' C is built around a [[Gauss Rifle]] in its nose supported by two ER Mediums, with twin [[ER Small Laser]]s mounted in the wings. An additional extended range medium is mounted aft, but pitiful single ton of gauss reloads forces the pilot's to drop back to their relatively weak laser weaponry. BV (1.0) = 2,028<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U-182-183/>, BV (2.0) = 2,109.<ref name=MUL177/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 317</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Alt Config D'' - A recent variation, the nose heavy ''Batu'' D's forward firing weapon consists of two extended range PPCs and single ER medium laser, with a single ER medium mounted aft. Four additional double heat sinks bring the fighter close to being able to fire [[alpha strike]] at will. BV (1.0) = 2,313<ref name=TRO3055U-182-183/>, BV (2.0) = 2,435.<ref name=MUL177/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 318</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:03, 28 November 2011
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| Batu | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mercer Foundries |
| Model | Batu |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | [1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Mercer Ultralight |
| Power Plant | 280 XL Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| Communications System | LongTalk 2 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Mark IX TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 2,215[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,495[3][4] |
Description
Developed by Clan Steel Viper and slowly spreading to other Clans, the Batu OmniFighter is primarily an interceptor, fitting the Vipers standard attack pattern for both ground and air fighting, of swift, deadly strikes.[2][5][6]
Despite the use of a XL Engine and Cobra Pattern 12 Ferro-Aluminum armor, the Batu is slower and less well armored than most, favoring maneuverability and its considerable 18 tons of availble pod space to carry the day. Geared toward the swift first strikes so favored by the Steel Vipers and all the Clans, the Batus limited fuel supply and ten hardwired Double Heat Sinks drastically limit its staying power.[2][5][6]
Armament
The Batus primary variant is well suited to its intended dog-fighting role, its main weapon is a nose-mounted ER Large Laser supported by Under/over wing tip mounted Medium Pulse Lasers. An ER Medium Laser wards the rear of the craft, with lasers linked into an advanced Targeting Computer to greatly enhanced their accuracy.[2][5][6]
Alternate Configurations
- Alt Config A - The A variant is a mix of long and short range weaponry, based around an ER PPC and Narc Missile Beacon mounted in the nose, with the Narc system linked to four standard SRM-6 launchers, two in each wing. With only a single ton of Narc pods, the included two tons of SRM reloads will outlast it, while an additional double heat sink keeps the PPC firing. BV (1.0) = 1,664[1][2], BV (2.0) = 1,975.[3][7]
- Alt Config B - The all laser carrying Batu B configuration is an excellent strafing vehicle, mounting seven Medium Pulse Lasers, three in the nose and two fitted in each wing. A ER Medium Laser discourages anybody who seeks to interrupt the pilot's strafing run, the included Targeting Computer making this variants attacks impressively accurate. BV (1.0) = 2,240[1][2], BV (2.0) = 2,651.[3][8]
- Alt Config C - A failed attempt at a cool running variant, the Batu C is built around a Gauss Rifle in its nose supported by two ER Mediums, with twin ER Small Lasers mounted in the wings. An additional extended range medium is mounted aft, but pitiful single ton of gauss reloads forces the pilot's to drop back to their relatively weak laser weaponry. BV (1.0) = 2,028[1][2], BV (2.0) = 2,109.[3][9]
- Alt Config D - A recent variation, the nose heavy Batu D's forward firing weapon consists of two extended range PPCs and single ER medium laser, with a single ER medium mounted aft. Four additional double heat sinks bring the fighter close to being able to fire alpha strike at will. BV (1.0) = 2,313[2], BV (2.0) = 2,435.[3][10]
Gallery
Batu
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Combat Operations, p. 109
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 182-183, "Batu OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 177
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 314
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 150-151, "Batu Fighter Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Revised, pp. 134-135, "Batu OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 315
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 316
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 317
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 318