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==Description==
 
==Description==
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* Anti-infantry – Like the others in Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun]] is devastating the unarmored troops and a [["Firedrake"]] Support Needler destroys flesh very effectively. A [[Camo System]] keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39<ref name=TRO />
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* Anti-infantry – Like the others in Demon series, the Asura features an anti-[[infantry]] variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A [[Machine Gun]] is devastating the unarmored troops and a [["Firedrake"]] Support Needler destroys flesh very effectively. 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-armor weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[Heavy Machine Gun]] that is especially effective at point-blank range. BV (2.0) = 43<ref name=TRO />
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* SRM – As ambush variant that specializes in anti-armor weaponry, the SRM features a [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-6]]. Its main gun is a [[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>
  
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Battle Armor]]

Revision as of 12:15, 17 April 2013

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Asura
Production information
Manufacturer Gibson Federated BattleMechs
Use Line Unit
Weight Class Medium
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost ??? C-bills
Introduced 3072
Technical specifications
Mass 1,000 kg
Top Speed 11 km/h
Armament
Armor Type Advanced
BV (2.0) 30[1]
57[2]

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 overwhelming fielded by Manei Domini troops whose cybernetic enhancements make them even more powerful.[3]

While the Asura is not as well armored as the Clan Elemental, it 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. As a medium-class design, it can ride OmniMechs and engage in anti-'Mech attacks.[3]

Armament

The Asura's weapon profile is similar in some ways to the Elemental, but is also enhanced. A Medium Recoilless Rifle has greater range and is the main weapon. Similarly, a four-pack Rocket Launcher does the same damage as an Elemental's missile complement, but at greater range.[4]

Variants

  • Anti-infantry – Like the others in Demon series, the Asura features an anti-infantry variant designed for maximum effectiveness in rooting out disorganized resistance to Blakist rule. A Machine Gun is devastating the unarmored troops and a "Firedrake" Support Needler destroys flesh very effectively. A Camo System keeps the Asura hidden from unsophisticated opponents until it is ready to strike. BV (2.0) = 39[4][5]
  • SRM – As ambush variant that specializes in anti-armor weaponry, the SRM features a One-Shot SRM-6. Its main gun is a Heavy Machine Gun that is especially effective at point-blank range. BV (2.0) = 43[4][6]

Notes

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3075, p. 21
  2. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 36
  3. 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 20
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 20-21
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 37
  6. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 38

Bibliography