Mite
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 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
| Mite | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Corean Enterprises |
| Model | MTE-12C |
| Class | Ultralight |
| Cost | 765,508 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 10 tons |
| Chassis | Modified Bergan V |
| Armor | 1/Star Slab |
| Engine | Hermes 100 |
| Communications System | Barret 4000 |
| Speed | 162 km/h km/h |
| Armament |
1x Small laser |
| BV (1.0) | ? |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Description
Originally an off-the-wall idea of one of the head instructors at NAIS, this 'Mech came into being as the result of an accidental discovery by one of Prince Hanse Davion's scouts. This scout, one Julian Windstorm, found a reference to a storage facility for the Hermes Co. on the planet of June, which is close to the Periphery in Federated Suns space. Using his own funds, he traveled there and found the facility after a lengthy search. He then personally took photos of the facility to Hanse Davion, who immediately sent a group of Techs and scientists from NAIS to study what was stored in this facility.
When they arrived there, they found over 1,000 Hermes 100 fusion engines and tons of equipment for working on these fusion engines. Since no standard 'Mech uses the Hermes 100 engine, the Techs were disappointed at this discovery. However, Hanse Davion was elated and issued orders for the engines and equipment to be shipped to New Avalon.
Even before arrival of this equipment, Davion issued orders to his Techs to start work on a new recon 'Mech using the Hermes 100 engine and so the Mite was born.
Weighing only 10 tons, the Mite cannot even begin to think of standing up to any 'Mech in a fight, but this 'Mech was designed to spot and run. With its high speed and maneuverability, it is a natural scout. Using narrow-band communications and enhanced sensor arrays, the Mite can get the info, transmit the data, and then get out of danger in a hurry.
Weapons and Equipment
The Mite barely qualifies as armed with its single Magna Mk 1 Small Laser. However, with the same data gathering equipment as the Ostscout, the Mite has proved to be as good or better at the job than any other 'Mech yet designed. With a top speed of 162.0 kph, it is one of the fastest 'Mechs ever to be seen on the battlefield. Yet, it has its share of problems; its internal structure cannot hold much armor and its small laser will not do much damage to other 'Mechs. However, to date, this small 'Mech has accomplished all it set out to do.
Variants
None known.
Canonicity
The Mite was only ever described in StarDate. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the canonical sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either.
Notes
- The Mite features a Barret 4000 Communications system, this is the same advanced suite as the Ostscout. As such, it most likely benefits from similar quirks as the Ostscout, Improved Communications, Improved Sensors.
- This apocryphal mech was published before there were any rules for Design Quirks, but much like the other designs in StarDrive, some of their unique features (and bugs) can be recreated as design quirks.
Bibliography
- StarDate (pp. 435-436)