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Line 30: == Description == == Description == − The '''''Brahma''''' was designed after the [[Taurian Concordat]] was invaded during the [[Jihad]]. During that time, the [[Taurian Defense Force]] took heavy losses when they put their older machines up against the cutting edge technologies available to the [[Federated Suns]]. Though the Taurians were successful in driving the [[AFFS]] out of Taurian space and inflicted notable losses on the Federated Suns, the cost to the Concordat in men and matériel was just too high. With that realization uppermost in their minds, the TDF commissioned a new BattleMech that would force the Taurian industrial community to upgrade their factories. If the factory wasn't able to build a component the designers wanted, the TDF reallocated funds to add that production capability to the factory. Thus the ''Brahma'' serves not only as a BattleMech for combat, but as a technology driver as well.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> + The '''''Brahma''''' was designed after the [[Taurian Concordat]] was invaded during the [[Jihad]]. During that time, the [[Taurian Defense Force]] took heavy losses when they put their older machines up against the cutting edge technologies available to the [[Federated Suns]]. Though the Taurians were successful in driving the [[AFFS]] out of Taurian space and inflicted notable losses on the Federated Suns, the cost to the Concordat in men and material was just too high. With that realization uppermost in their minds, the TDF commissioned a new BattleMech that would force the Taurian industrial community to upgrade their factories. If the factory wasn't able to build a component the designers wanted, the TDF reallocated funds to add that production capability to the factory. Thus the ''Brahma'' serves not only as a BattleMech for combat, but as a technology driver as well.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> Though the designers originally wanted a 55 ton 'Mech that would complement the ''[[Griffin]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wolverine]]'', they were unable to fit all the technology in a medium 'Mech chassis. The ''Brahma'' therefore displaces sixty tons. The standard armor and chassis are quickly and easily produced by the Taurians, while the XL Engine pushes the 'Mech to a top speed of 86 km/h. To provide extra mobility the ''Brahma'' has a 90 meter jump capability. To protect the MechWarrior, the ''Brahma'' carries over twelve tons of armor and uses [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Finally, the [[Targeting Computer]] improves weapon accuracy and provides a nasty surprise for anyone foolish enough to dismiss the ''Brahma''.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> Though the designers originally wanted a 55 ton 'Mech that would complement the ''[[Griffin]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wolverine]]'', they were unable to fit all the technology in a medium 'Mech chassis. The ''Brahma'' therefore displaces sixty tons. The standard armor and chassis are quickly and easily produced by the Taurians, while the XL Engine pushes the 'Mech to a top speed of 86 km/h. To provide extra mobility the ''Brahma'' has a 90 meter jump capability. To protect the MechWarrior, the ''Brahma'' carries over twelve tons of armor and uses [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Finally, the [[Targeting Computer]] improves weapon accuracy and provides a nasty surprise for anyone foolish enough to dismiss the ''Brahma''.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/>
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| − | The '''''Brahma''''' was designed after the [[Taurian Concordat]] was invaded during the [[Jihad]]. During that time, the [[Taurian Defense Force]] took heavy losses when they put their older machines up against the cutting edge technologies available to the [[Federated Suns]]. Though the Taurians were successful in driving the [[AFFS]] out of Taurian space and inflicted notable losses on the Federated Suns, the cost to the Concordat in men and | + | The '''''Brahma''''' was designed after the [[Taurian Concordat]] was invaded during the [[Jihad]]. During that time, the [[Taurian Defense Force]] took heavy losses when they put their older machines up against the cutting edge technologies available to the [[Federated Suns]]. Though the Taurians were successful in driving the [[AFFS]] out of Taurian space and inflicted notable losses on the Federated Suns, the cost to the Concordat in men and material was just too high. With that realization uppermost in their minds, the TDF commissioned a new BattleMech that would force the Taurian industrial community to upgrade their factories. If the factory wasn't able to build a component the designers wanted, the TDF reallocated funds to add that production capability to the factory. Thus the ''Brahma'' serves not only as a BattleMech for combat, but as a technology driver as well.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> |
Though the designers originally wanted a 55 ton 'Mech that would complement the ''[[Griffin]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wolverine]]'', they were unable to fit all the technology in a medium 'Mech chassis. The ''Brahma'' therefore displaces sixty tons. The standard armor and chassis are quickly and easily produced by the Taurians, while the XL Engine pushes the 'Mech to a top speed of 86 km/h. To provide extra mobility the ''Brahma'' has a 90 meter jump capability. To protect the MechWarrior, the ''Brahma'' carries over twelve tons of armor and uses [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Finally, the [[Targeting Computer]] improves weapon accuracy and provides a nasty surprise for anyone foolish enough to dismiss the ''Brahma''.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> | Though the designers originally wanted a 55 ton 'Mech that would complement the ''[[Griffin]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wolverine]]'', they were unable to fit all the technology in a medium 'Mech chassis. The ''Brahma'' therefore displaces sixty tons. The standard armor and chassis are quickly and easily produced by the Taurians, while the XL Engine pushes the 'Mech to a top speed of 86 km/h. To provide extra mobility the ''Brahma'' has a 90 meter jump capability. To protect the MechWarrior, the ''Brahma'' carries over twelve tons of armor and uses [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Finally, the [[Targeting Computer]] improves weapon accuracy and provides a nasty surprise for anyone foolish enough to dismiss the ''Brahma''.<ref name="TRO:3085p88+"/> | ||