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| image = [[Image:Sabutai.gif|191px]]
 
| image = [[Image:Sabutai.gif|191px]]
| name = ''Sabutai''
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| name = Sabutai
| manufacturer = [[Lootera Spaceworks]] ([[Huntress]])
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| manufacturer = [[Lootera Spaceworks]] ([[Huntress]]), [[Crest Foundries]]<ref name=O:TCp20>''Objectives: The Clans'', p. 20, "Crest Foundries"</ref>
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|[[Crest Foundries]]
[[Crest Foundries]]<ref name=O:TCp20>''Objectives: The Clans'', p. 20: "Crest Foundries"</ref>
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| model = Sabutai
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| Class = Heavy
Unnamed ''Sabutai'' production complex on [[Londerholm]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 53: "The Coyote Prowls"</ref>
 
| model = Prime
 
| Class = Heavy OmniFighter
 
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
| Cost = 14,533,922 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
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| Cost = 14,533,922<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
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| Introduced = [[3048]]
 
| production year = 3048
 
| production year = 3048
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2768/sabutai-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2768/sabutai-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| mass = 75 tons
 
| mass = 75 tons
| frame = [[Endo steel]]
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| frame = [[Endo Steel]]
| power plant = 300 [[XL engine]]
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| power plant = 300 [[XL Engine]]
| armor = [[Ferro-aluminum]]
 
 
| armament =
 
| armament =
 
Primary Configuration
 
Primary Configuration
* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
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* 1 x [[Gauss Rifle]]
* 3x [[ER small laser]]s
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* 3 x [[ER Small Laser]]s
* 2x [[ER PPC]]s
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* 2 x [[ER PPC]]s
* 2x [[Large pulse laser]]s
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* 2 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s
 
| communications system = [[Schedule 11]]
 
| communications system = [[Schedule 11]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Mark 11]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Mark 11]]
| heat sinks = 15 [[double heat sink]]s
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| heat sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
| BV (1.0) = 2,834<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 192–193: "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 135</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 2,834<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 192-193, "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 135</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 3,210<ref name=MUL184>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 184</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 345</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 3,210<ref name=MUL184>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 184</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 345</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
A heavy [[OmniFighter]] originally introduced by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the '''''Sabutai''''' is designed to pack a massive amount of firepower on a single chassis, with 44.5 tons of [[pod space]] available. Even using [[ferro-aluminum]] armor it is not an especially tough frame for its weight class, and can also suffer from heat problems from its energy weapons. It was first used in the [[Clan_Invasion#Preparations_for_War|Trials of Position]] to engage the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-160-161>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 160–161: "Sabutai Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 144–145: "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile"</ref>
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A heavy [[OmniFighter]] originally from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the '''''Sabutai''''' is designed to pack a massive amount of firepower, using forty-four and a half tons of podspace. Even using [[Armor - FA - Aerospace Fighters|ferro-aluminum]] armor, it is not an especially tough frame for the weight, and can suffer from heat problems with its energy weapons. It first was used in the Trials of Position to engage the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-160-161>''Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 160-161, "Sabutai Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised, pp. 144-145, "Sabutai OmniFighter Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Prime configuration relies on its [[Gauss rifle]], for which it carries a full ton of ammo. It also has an impressive selection of wing-mounted energy weapons, consisting of two [[ER PPC]]s and two [[large pulse laser]]s that can cause serious damage to enemy fighters. It carries only two [[ER small laser]]s to cover the rear of the craft.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-160-161/><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145/>
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The prime variant relies on its [[Gauss Rifle]], which carries a full ton of ammo. It also has an impressive selection of wing mounted energy weapons that can cause serious damage to enemy fighters. It only carries two [[ER Small Laser]]s on the rear of the craft.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-160-161/><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145/>
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : Featuring a trio of large bore autocannons, a nose-mounted [[LB 20-X AC]] supported by an [[UAC/20]] in each wing, this configuration can unleash a incredibly devastating hail of fire, but is hampered by only carrying three tons of LB-X reloads and a mere two tons for the ammo-hungry ultra autocannons. A backup array of [[ER small laser]]s, one fitted next to each autocannon, and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s mounted aft barely provide enough protection when it attempts to resupply. BV (1.0) = 2,076;<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 137</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,406<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 346</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : Featuring a trio of large bore autocannons, a nose mounted [[LB 20-X AC]] supported by an [[Ultra AC/20]] in each wing, the A can unleash a incredibly devastating hail of fire but is hampered by only carrying three tons of LBX reloads and a mere two tons for the ammo hungry Ultra guns. A back-up array of ER Small lasers, one fitted next to each autocannon, and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted aft barely provide enough protection when it attempts to resupply. BV (1.0) = 2,076<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 137</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,406<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 346</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration is an artillery spotter, carrying sophisticated electronics including an [[ECM suite]] and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser; it can also designate targets with its 12 [[Narc]] pods. It mounts five [[LRM-20]] launchers, a [[large pulse laser]], and an [[ER small laser]] on the nose, and a [[medium pulse laser]] aft to discourage pursuit. It is a rare configuration, seen only among the ''[[touman]]s'' of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]]. BV (1.0) = 2,555;<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 136</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,086<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 347</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : The B variant is an artillery spotter, carrying sophisticated electronics, including an [[ECM Suite]] and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser. It can designate targets with its 12 [[Narc]]s. It carries five [[LRM-20]] launchers, a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and an ER Small Laser on the nose. It also has a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] to discourage pursuit. It is a rare variant, seen only among the [[touman]]s of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]]. BV (1.0) = 2,555<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,086<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 347</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration is an all energy variant, and as such boosts the mounted [[double heat sink]]s to 22. It uses a quad-mount of [[ER large laser]]s with two [[ER small laser]]s in the core on its nose, while the wings carry three [[ER medium laser]]s. This configuration is excellent for strafing runs and dogfighting. BV (1.0) = 2,972;<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 138</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,099<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 348</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : The C variant is an all energy variant, boosting the double heat sinks by 22. It uses a quad nose mount of [[ER Large Laser]]s with two ER Small Lasers in the core. The wings carry three ER Medium Lasers. This variant is excellent for strafing runs and dogfighting. BV (1.0) = 2,972<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 138</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,099<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 348</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : Building on the success of the ''Sabutai'' C, the D configuration replaces the four [[ER large laser]]s with four [[heavy large laser]]s, but retaining the [[ER small laser]]s. An [[ER medium laser]] is dropped from each wing to increase the extra number of [[double heat sink]]s carried to 24 in an effort to cope with the D's increased heat output. BV (1.0) = 2,463;<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/> BV (2.0) = 2,647<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 349</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. D : Building on the success of the ''Sabutai''-C, the D configuration replaces the four extended range large nose lasers with four [[Heavy Large Laser]]s, retaining the ER small laser. An ER medium is dropped from each wing to increase the extra number of double heat sinks carried to twenty-four in an effort to cope with the Config D's increased waste heat output. BV (1.0) = 2,463<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/>, BV (2.0) = 2,647<ref name=MUL184/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 349</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : Appearing during the [[Jihad]] the ''Sabutai'' E carries a nose-mounted [[active probe]] to find enemy targets. Once they're identified, the pilot engages them with a [[HAG/40]] and [[heavy medium laser]] in each wing. For rear defense, the fighter carries a [[heavy small laser]]. The E configuration carries more fuel than the others, allowing it to remain on-station for a longer time. BV (2.0) = 3,159<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 350</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. E : Appearing during the [[Jihad]] the ''Sabutai''-E carries a nose mounted [[Active Probe]] to find enemy targets. Once they're identified, the pilot engages them with a [[HAG/40]] and [[Heavy Medium Laser]] in each wing. For rear defense, the fighter carries a [[Heavy Small Laser]]. The E version carries more fuel than the others, allowing it to remain on-station for a longer time. BV (2.0) = 3,159<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 350</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration X : Also introduced during the [[Jihad]], the ''Sabutai'' X carries five [[LRM-20]] launchers paired with [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Artemis V]] Fire Control Systems. An [[ECM suite]] disrupts electronics while a [[medium pulse laser]] covers the after aspect of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 3,277<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 351</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. X : Also introduced during the Jihad, the ''Sabutai''-X carries five [[LRM-20]] launchers paired with [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Artemis V]] Fire Control Systems. An [[ECM Suite]] disrupts electronics while a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] covers the after aspect of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 3,277<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 351</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration Z : This version of the ''Sabutai'' was developed by [[The Society]] and, like most of their designs, it carries a [[Nova CEWS]]. Offensive firepower comes from a nose-mounted [[ER PPC]] and a pair of [[iATM-9]] launchers mounted in the wings. It also carries 16 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 88</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. Z : This version of the ''Sabutai'' was developed by [[The Society]]. Like most of their designs it carries a [[Nova CEWS]]. Offensive firepower comes from a nose mounted [[ER PPC]] and a pair of [[iATM 9]] missile launchers mounted in the wings. It also carries sixteen double heat sinks.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 88</ref>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Sabutai.gif|Original ''Sabutai'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
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Image:3055U Sabutai.jpg|''Sabutai''
3055U Sabutai.jpg|Reissued ''Sabutai'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
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Image:Color-aerospace.png|''Sabutai'' cutaway
Sabutai cutaway color.png|Cutaway of ''Sabutai'' from ''[[TechManual]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
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*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
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*''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]''
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]''
 
 
 
  
 
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