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==Description==
 
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Created by [[Clan Nova Cat]] after the success of the [[Shoden]], the '''Joust BE701''' 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]] armor, double that of the similar [[Ares (Combat Vehicle)|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.<ref name=MWDAp21>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 21, - "Commentary section" - fluff mentions the vehicle's creation.</ref> Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly.<ref name=MWDAp21/>
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Created by [[Clan Nova Cat]] after the success of the [[SM1]], the '''Joust BE701''' was designed to be a well-rounded, versatile but specialized medium tank, mixing long-range and anti-personnel weaponry.<ref name=DADossiers21>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 21: "Etan Nova Cat"</ref><ref name=DADossiers166>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 166: "Jamal Wolf"</ref>
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Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly.<ref name=DADossiers21/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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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 Gun]]s in its turret.
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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 Gun]]s in its turret. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, double that of the similar [[Ares (Combat Vehicle)|Ares]] tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability. {{cn}}
  
 
==Variants==
 
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*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_18.pdf Spirit Cats' dossier of Etan Nova Cat]''
 
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*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_17.pdf Steel Wolves' dossier of Jamal Wolf]''
 
 
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*''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''

Latest revision as of 07:57, 20 April 2024

BE700 Joust.jpg
Joust BE701 Medium Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Barcella Beta
Production Year 3086[1]
Mission Main Battle/ Skirmisher
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Armor Advanced Compound Beta
Engine 200 Standard Fusion
Speed 86 km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Build 1685/6 Tacticom
Targeting Tracking System Series XXVIII IWS
Armament
BV (1.0) 736[2]
BV (2.0) 1,077[3]


Description[edit]

Created by Clan Nova Cat after the success of the SM1, the Joust BE701 was designed to be a well-rounded, versatile but specialized medium tank, mixing long-range and anti-personnel weaponry.[4][5]

Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of ferro-fibrous armor, double that of the similar Ares tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability.[citation needed]

Variants[edit]

  • Joust BE700 
    The BE701 was based on an earlier vehicle, the Joust BE700 which featured a different loadout. This tank was protected by 9.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor and used a Clan-made XL engine. Armament was slightly different, with an ATM 9 launcher taking the place of the LRM-10 seen in exported vehicles. The BE700 also carried a Light Active Probe to find hidden forces. The ER Large Laser remained the same, but the BE700 only carried four Light Machine Guns.[6] BV (2.0) = 1,307[7]

Notes[edit]

The Joust was originally created for WizKids's MWDA game line. The vehicle's name was originally produced as BE701 Joust. However, line developers with Catalyst Game Labs who produced their own rendition of the vehicle, have redone the name placing its model number in the middle of its name, making it the Joust BE701 Medium Tank. It was done to conform with naming conventions established for the current BattleTech line.

Tank Gallery[edit]

  • BE700 Joust Medium Tank

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Joust
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 23
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 189
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 21: "Etan Nova Cat"
  5. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 166: "Jamal Wolf"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 136
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 137

Bibliography[edit]

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