BE701 Joust
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| BE701 Joust Medium Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Nova Cat |
| Mission | Main Battle |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Armor | Advanced Compound Beta |
| Engine | 200 Standard Fusion |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
[edit] Description
Created by Clan Nova Cat after the success of the Shoden, the Joust was designed to be a well-rounded medium tank. With a wide mix of weapons, the Joust is a versatile design, capable of handling a multitude of roles and missions. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous, double that of the similar Ares tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability. The tank was designed shortly after the creation of the SM1 Tank Destroyer Hover Tank during the Jihad.[1]
Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly.
[edit] Armament
The Joust is well armed for its size, with a Series 7N ER Large Laser, a Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10, and eight Series 2c Light Machine Guns in its turret.
[edit] References
- Spirit Cats' dossier of Etan Nova Cat
- Steel Wolves' dossier of Jamal Wolf
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- ↑ Eta Nova Cat Dossier Commentary section - fluff mentions the vehicle's creation.
