Shootist
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| Shootist | |
| Shootist | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles |
| Model | ST-8A |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Dennenbach-Mitchell Mark IV |
| Armor | MV Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | VOX 280 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,277 |
Contents
Description
The Shootist first saw service in 2621 as a command 'Mech for SLDF Royal BattleMech Regiments. The role for the Shootist lasted only ten years when it was eclipsed by the Battlemaster. The Shootist continued to be used by the SLDF due to its balanced mix of weapons, speed, and armor. The Shootist has a top speed of 64.8 km/h giving it an average level of mobility for a heavy 'Mech. The 'Mech has thirteen double heat sinks that allow the Shootist to dissipate the waste heat that is produced by its heavy weapons payload. The Shootist carries twelve tons of MV Ferro-Fibrous armor with CASE to protect the 'Mech in the case of an ammunition explosion.
Armament
The Shootist is armed to engage an enemy at various ranges. The only long-range weapon on the 'Mech is a Blankenburg ER Large Laser that has an effective range of five hundred and seventy meters. For medium to close range combat the Shootist carries a devestating Deathgiver Autocannon/20 capable of downing most light and even some medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. Finally for point blank defense the 'Mech has two Blankenburg Medium Pulse Lasers and a Dinatech Mark III Small Laser.
Variants
As of this entry the author does not have access to the upgraded 3058 record sheets to give an accurate account of the new variants of the Shootist BattleMech.