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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that uses it's fearsome speed to strike larger 'Mechs then escape often before their opponents can track them. Well suited for pack-hunter and swarm tactics, the ''Blade'' works well with other quick units such as the [[Locust]] and [[Dasher]].
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The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that uses it's fearsome speed to strike larger 'Mechs then escape often before their opponents can track them. Well suited for pack-hunter and swarm tactics, the ''Blade'' works well with other quick units such as the ''[[Locust]]'' and ''[[Dasher]]''.
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==

Revision as of 14:12, 2 June 2008

Blade
Production information
Manufacturer Unknown
Class Light
Technical specifications
Mass 35 tons
Chassis FITES-B7
Armor StarGuard Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 245 Magna XL
Speed 119 km/h
Armament



Description

The Blade is a light-weight scouting and raiding 'Mech that uses it's fearsome speed to strike larger 'Mechs then escape often before their opponents can track them. Well suited for pack-hunter and swarm tactics, the Blade works well with other quick units such as the Locust and Dasher.

Armament

The Blade is built around a Mydron model RC Rotary Autocannon/5 as its primary weapon. This is supported by a Bright Bloom ER Medium Laser and an Exostar Elite ER Small Laser, making the Blade an excellent close quarters 'Mech.

Variants

  • XX321-021 - This Blade replaces the Rotary Autocannon/5 with an LB 10-X AC, which allows it to fire both solid and cluster rounds-giving the 'Mech a range advantage over the standard model.
  • FS156-81C - This variant of the Blade incorporates a standard Autocannon/10 in place of the Rotary Autocannon/5. The 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers and removes the single ER Small Laser. This modification to the 'Mech allows it to use specialty ammunition with its autocannon such as precision and armor piercing ammunition that the standard Blade cannot take advantage of. To make this modification work the 'Mech has had its top speed reduced to 97.2 km/h.

References