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| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Top Speed = 10.8 |
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*1x [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] | *1x [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] | ||
*1x [[Rocket Launcher 4 (Battle Armor)|Rocket Launcher 4]] | *1x [[Rocket Launcher 4 (Battle Armor)|Rocket Launcher 4]] | ||
| − | | Armor Type = Advanced | + | | Armor Type = [[Advanced Armor]] |
| BV (2.0) = 30<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 21</ref><br>57<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 36</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 30<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 21</ref><br>57<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 36</ref> | ||
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The closest thing the [[Demon]] series of [[battle armor]] has to a standard, front-line model, the '''Asura''' is a medium-weight design. The [[Word of Blake]] battlesuit is named for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura demons] of Hindu lore and is overwhelmingly fielded by [[Manei Domini]] troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.<ref name=TRO20>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 20</ref> | The closest thing the [[Demon]] series of [[battle armor]] has to a standard, front-line model, the '''Asura''' is a medium-weight design. The [[Word of Blake]] battlesuit is named for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura demons] of Hindu lore and is overwhelmingly fielded by [[Manei Domini]] troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.<ref name=TRO20>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 20</ref> | ||
| − | + | Compared to the [[Elemental (battle armor)|Clan Elemental]] the Asura is not as well armored, although it's 280kg of advanced armor can withstand a hit from a Clan [[Medium Laser]]. The Asura does not have any enhancements to a standard trooper's ground speed but it can jump ninety meters, matching the Elemental in terms of speed, while it's weaponry has a longer reach. While only ever fielded in significant by the Manei Domini, unconfirmed rumors from the [[Terra]]n resistance movement claims that regular [[Word of Blake Militia|Militia]] units also used these suit, though if true these were most likely discarded testbed models reportedly prone to glitching.<ref name=TRO20 /> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] has greater range | + | The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]] mounted in the right arm serves as it's main weapon and has greater range than the Elemental's equivalent. Similarly, a [[Rocket Launcher 4 (Battle Armor)|four-pack Rocket Launcher]] does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but also at greater range. The left arm's [[Battle Claw]] allows the Asura to ride [[OmniMech]]s and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 20-21</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Anti-Infantry : Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]] is devastating to unarmored troops | + | *;Anti-Infantry : Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun]] in the right armo is devastating to unarmored troops while a [[Firedrake Support Needler (Battle Armor)|"Firedrake" Support Needler]] in the left destroys flesh very effectively. Both arms are equipped with battle claws and a [[Camo System]] keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 37</ref> |
*;SRM : As ambush variant that specializes in anti-[[Combat Vehicle|armor]] weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6 (Battle Armor)|SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] that is especially effective at point-blank range. BV (2.0) = 43<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 38</ref> | *;SRM : As ambush variant that specializes in anti-[[Combat Vehicle|armor]] weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6 (Battle Armor)|SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] that is especially effective at point-blank range. BV (2.0) = 43<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 38</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 1 February 2014
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| Asura | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Gibson Federated BattleMechs |
| Production Year | 3072[1] |
| Use | Line Unit |
| Weight Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | ??? C-bills |
| Introduced | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,000 kg |
| Top Speed | 10.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Advanced Armor |
| BV (2.0) | 30[2] 57[3] |
Description
The closest thing the Demon series of battle armor has to a standard, front-line model, the Asura is a medium-weight design. The Word of Blake battlesuit is named for demons of Hindu lore and is overwhelmingly fielded by Manei Domini troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.[4]
Compared to the Clan Elemental the Asura is not as well armored, although it's 280kg of advanced armor can withstand a hit from a Clan Medium Laser. The Asura does not have any enhancements to a standard trooper's ground speed but it can jump ninety meters, matching the Elemental in terms of speed, while it's weaponry has a longer reach. While only ever fielded in significant by the Manei Domini, unconfirmed rumors from the Terran resistance movement claims that regular Militia units also used these suit, though if true these were most likely discarded testbed models reportedly prone to glitching.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A Medium Recoilless Rifle mounted in the right arm serves as it's main weapon and has greater range than the Elemental's equivalent. Similarly, a four-pack Rocket Launcher does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but also at greater range. The left arm's Battle Claw allows the Asura to ride OmniMechs and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.[5]
Variants
- Anti-Infantry
- Like the others in the Demon series, the Asura features an anti-infantry variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A Machine Gun in the right armo is devastating to unarmored troops while a "Firedrake" Support Needler in the left destroys flesh very effectively. Both arms are equipped with battle claws and a Camo System keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39[5][6]
Notes
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Asura
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 36
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 20
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 20-21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 37
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 38