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Line 2: | image = Kage_BA_LTMEG.png | image = Kage_BA_LTMEG.png | Name = Kage | Name = Kage − | Manufacturer = [[New Samarkand Metals]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 16–17</ref><br /> [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> + | Manufacturer = [[New Samarkand Metals]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 16-17</ref><br /> [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> | production year=3056 | production year=3056 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4414/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4414/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 24:
Line 24: Working off of a failed prototype of the [[Raiden]], research and development of the Kage began in March of [[3051]] with the first prototypes unveiled in May [[3052]], however it soon became apparent there was a problem in the design. Draconis commanders had insisted upon a battle armor suit which could outjump most other [[BattleMechs]], but the necessary [[jump jet]] configuration to achieve these distances meant a highly unstable flight characteristics, leading to the deaths of more than one test operator. Disaster was averted when the design team refined the jump controls and added a special partial wing and stabilizing fins, an alteration which took another three and a half years to implement before mass production started in March 3056. The end result though was a battle armor suit which exceeded not only its own original specifications but that of every other battle armor save the [[Sylph]] in its ability to travel through the air.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> Working off of a failed prototype of the [[Raiden]], research and development of the Kage began in March of [[3051]] with the first prototypes unveiled in May [[3052]], however it soon became apparent there was a problem in the design. Draconis commanders had insisted upon a battle armor suit which could outjump most other [[BattleMechs]], but the necessary [[jump jet]] configuration to achieve these distances meant a highly unstable flight characteristics, leading to the deaths of more than one test operator. Disaster was averted when the design team refined the jump controls and added a special partial wing and stabilizing fins, an alteration which took another three and a half years to implement before mass production started in March 3056. The end result though was a battle armor suit which exceeded not only its own original specifications but that of every other battle armor save the [[Sylph]] in its ability to travel through the air.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> − The Kage has proven to be a success since its introduction, used by both DEST and regular line units; the latter tend to use them as artillery spotters for [[Arrow IV]] units, especially when using a laser designator. One of the suit's most famous early uses was as part of [[Task Force Serpent]]'s strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]]. Three teams of DEST troopers equipped with Kage suits infiltrated onto the planet's surface with the mission of knocking out the command and control center responsible for coordinating the planet's orbital defenses. In this they succeeded, overcoming the [[Elemental]]s guarding the facility and opening the way for the invasion fleet to continue the operation.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', pp. 20–21</ref> In [[3069]], a DEST team equipped with Kage suits was also responsible for rescuing [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] from the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> The Kage suit would continue to be used in the following years with new variants introduced. + The Kage has proven to be a success since its introduction, used by both DEST and regular line units; the latter tend to use them as artillery spotters for [[Arrow IV]] units, especially when using a laser designator. One of the suit's most famous early uses was as part of [[Task Force Serpent]]'s strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]]. Three teams of DEST troopers equipped with Kage suits infiltrated onto the planet's surface with the mission of knocking out the command and control center responsible for coordinating the planet's orbital defenses. In this they succeeded, overcoming the [[Elemental]]s guarding the facility and opening the way for the invasion fleet to continue the operation.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 20-21</ref> In [[3069]] a DEST team equipped with Kage suits was also responsible for rescuing [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] from the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> The Kage suit would continue to be used in the following years with new variants introduced. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 31:
Line 31: The standout feature of the Kage is its [[Partial Wing (Battle Armor)|Partial Wing]] assembly which allows it to make assisted jumps of 120 meters at a time and clear obstacles up to 24 meters in height; when not in use the wing retracts in order to reduce the suit's visibility and radar signature. This mobility is enhanced by the suit's stealth features, 275kg of [[Basic Stealth]] armor. Although providing barely enough protection against a single hit from a [[medium laser]], it incorporates aspects of a combination stealth suit with electronic and infrared suppression capabilities and can run indefinitely thanks to integral rechargers. Not even [[Beagle Active Probe]]s can detect the Kage suit thanks to these features<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> The standout feature of the Kage is its [[Partial Wing (Battle Armor)|Partial Wing]] assembly which allows it to make assisted jumps of 120 meters at a time and clear obstacles up to 24 meters in height; when not in use the wing retracts in order to reduce the suit's visibility and radar signature. This mobility is enhanced by the suit's stealth features, 275kg of [[Basic Stealth]] armor. Although providing barely enough protection against a single hit from a [[medium laser]], it incorporates aspects of a combination stealth suit with electronic and infrared suppression capabilities and can run indefinitely thanks to integral rechargers. Not even [[Beagle Active Probe]]s can detect the Kage suit thanks to these features<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> − On rare occasions DEST squads will outfit their suits with additional equipment, such as [[Laser Microphone|laser microphones]], [[Shotgun Microphone|shotgun microphones]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser (Battle Armor)|remote sensor dispensers]] and [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suites]], however these are field modifications rather than official factory variants.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + On rare occasions DEST squads will outfit their suits with additional equipment, such as [[Laser Microphone (Battle Armor)|laser microphones]], [[Shotgun Microphone|shotgun microphones]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser (Battle Armor)|remote sensor dispensers]] and [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suites]], however these are field modifications rather than official factory variants.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Like most suits, the Kage normally requires the use of a special module to allow the wearer to slip easily into and out of the suit. However, given the nature of its designated mission, the Kage was specially designed so that a person by themselves could get into and out of it in the field as needed.<ref>''Sword and Fire'', ch. 15</ref> Like most suits, the Kage normally requires the use of a special module to allow the wearer to slip easily into and out of the suit. However, given the nature of its designated mission, the Kage was specially designed so that a person by themselves could get into and out of it in the field as needed.<ref>''Sword and Fire'', ch. 15</ref> Line 44:
Line 44: *;DEST : This DEST-specific Kage variant, introduced in [[3059]], has a maximum jumping range of 90 meters. Unlike the DCMS' other Kage squads however, every Kage-equipped member of the squad carries a Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 34<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 20</ref> *;DEST : This DEST-specific Kage variant, introduced in [[3059]], has a maximum jumping range of 90 meters. Unlike the DCMS' other Kage squads however, every Kage-equipped member of the squad carries a Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 34<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 20</ref> − *; Kage C : This is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the Kage. Engineers on New Samarkand at New Samarkand Metals, led by [[Benjiro Klinefelter]], took salvaged technology from a mimetic armor-protected [[Purifier]] suit to enhance the Kage's stealth abilities. However, for its recon role in DEST, the company added the experimental [[Battle Armor C3 System]]. In [[3077]] after initial trials with the ''[[Yoninisuu]]'' DEST squad were successful, the company planned to put the armor into limited production. BV (1.0) = ????, BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 14, 26: "Kage C Experimental Battle Armor"</ref> + *; Kage C : This is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the Kage. Engineers on New Samarkand at New Samarkand Metals, led by [[Benjiro Klinefelter]], took salvaged technology from a mimetic armor-protected [[Purifier]] suit to enhance the Kage's stealth abilities. However, for its recon role in DEST, the company added the experimental [[Battle Armor C3 System]]. In [[3077]] after initial trials with the ''[[Yoninisuu]]'' DEST squad were successful, the company planned to put the armor into limited production. BV (1.0) = ????, BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 14, 26, "Kage C Experimental Battle Armor"</ref> − *;Space : This version was introduced in [[3069]] and uses a [[Battle Claw]] and [[Cutting Torch]] to support boarding parties. For increased mobility, it carries [[Jump Booster]]s in the partial wing.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 20<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged'', p. 8: Old is the New New</ref> + *;Space : This version was introduced in [[3069]] and uses a [[Battle Claw]] and [[Cutting Torch]] to support boarding parties. For increased mobility, it carries [[Jump Booster]]s in the partial wing.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 20<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged'', p. 8 - Old is the New New</ref> ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== Line 61:
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| − | | Manufacturer = [[New Samarkand Metals]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', | + | | Manufacturer = [[New Samarkand Metals]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 16-17</ref><br /> [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
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Working off of a failed prototype of the [[Raiden]], research and development of the Kage began in March of [[3051]] with the first prototypes unveiled in May [[3052]], however it soon became apparent there was a problem in the design. Draconis commanders had insisted upon a battle armor suit which could outjump most other [[BattleMechs]], but the necessary [[jump jet]] configuration to achieve these distances meant a highly unstable flight characteristics, leading to the deaths of more than one test operator. Disaster was averted when the design team refined the jump controls and added a special partial wing and stabilizing fins, an alteration which took another three and a half years to implement before mass production started in March 3056. The end result though was a battle armor suit which exceeded not only its own original specifications but that of every other battle armor save the [[Sylph]] in its ability to travel through the air.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> | Working off of a failed prototype of the [[Raiden]], research and development of the Kage began in March of [[3051]] with the first prototypes unveiled in May [[3052]], however it soon became apparent there was a problem in the design. Draconis commanders had insisted upon a battle armor suit which could outjump most other [[BattleMechs]], but the necessary [[jump jet]] configuration to achieve these distances meant a highly unstable flight characteristics, leading to the deaths of more than one test operator. Disaster was averted when the design team refined the jump controls and added a special partial wing and stabilizing fins, an alteration which took another three and a half years to implement before mass production started in March 3056. The end result though was a battle armor suit which exceeded not only its own original specifications but that of every other battle armor save the [[Sylph]] in its ability to travel through the air.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> | ||
| − | The Kage has proven to be a success since its introduction, used by both DEST and regular line units; the latter tend to use them as artillery spotters for [[Arrow IV]] units, especially when using a laser designator. One of the suit's most famous early uses was as part of [[Task Force Serpent]]'s strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]]. Three teams of DEST troopers equipped with Kage suits infiltrated onto the planet's surface with the mission of knocking out the command and control center responsible for coordinating the planet's orbital defenses. In this they succeeded, overcoming the [[Elemental]]s guarding the facility and opening the way for the invasion fleet to continue the operation.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', | + | The Kage has proven to be a success since its introduction, used by both DEST and regular line units; the latter tend to use them as artillery spotters for [[Arrow IV]] units, especially when using a laser designator. One of the suit's most famous early uses was as part of [[Task Force Serpent]]'s strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]]. Three teams of DEST troopers equipped with Kage suits infiltrated onto the planet's surface with the mission of knocking out the command and control center responsible for coordinating the planet's orbital defenses. In this they succeeded, overcoming the [[Elemental]]s guarding the facility and opening the way for the invasion fleet to continue the operation.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 20-21</ref> In [[3069]] a DEST team equipped with Kage suits was also responsible for rescuing [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] from the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> The Kage suit would continue to be used in the following years with new variants introduced. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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The standout feature of the Kage is its [[Partial Wing (Battle Armor)|Partial Wing]] assembly which allows it to make assisted jumps of 120 meters at a time and clear obstacles up to 24 meters in height; when not in use the wing retracts in order to reduce the suit's visibility and radar signature. This mobility is enhanced by the suit's stealth features, 275kg of [[Basic Stealth]] armor. Although providing barely enough protection against a single hit from a [[medium laser]], it incorporates aspects of a combination stealth suit with electronic and infrared suppression capabilities and can run indefinitely thanks to integral rechargers. Not even [[Beagle Active Probe]]s can detect the Kage suit thanks to these features<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> | The standout feature of the Kage is its [[Partial Wing (Battle Armor)|Partial Wing]] assembly which allows it to make assisted jumps of 120 meters at a time and clear obstacles up to 24 meters in height; when not in use the wing retracts in order to reduce the suit's visibility and radar signature. This mobility is enhanced by the suit's stealth features, 275kg of [[Basic Stealth]] armor. Although providing barely enough protection against a single hit from a [[medium laser]], it incorporates aspects of a combination stealth suit with electronic and infrared suppression capabilities and can run indefinitely thanks to integral rechargers. Not even [[Beagle Active Probe]]s can detect the Kage suit thanks to these features<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=LOS/> | ||
| − | On rare occasions DEST squads will outfit their suits with additional equipment, such as [[Laser Microphone|laser microphones]], [[Shotgun Microphone|shotgun microphones]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser (Battle Armor)|remote sensor dispensers]] and [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suites]], however these are field modifications rather than official factory variants.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | On rare occasions DEST squads will outfit their suits with additional equipment, such as [[Laser Microphone (Battle Armor)|laser microphones]], [[Shotgun Microphone|shotgun microphones]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser (Battle Armor)|remote sensor dispensers]] and [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suites]], however these are field modifications rather than official factory variants.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
Like most suits, the Kage normally requires the use of a special module to allow the wearer to slip easily into and out of the suit. However, given the nature of its designated mission, the Kage was specially designed so that a person by themselves could get into and out of it in the field as needed.<ref>''Sword and Fire'', ch. 15</ref> | Like most suits, the Kage normally requires the use of a special module to allow the wearer to slip easily into and out of the suit. However, given the nature of its designated mission, the Kage was specially designed so that a person by themselves could get into and out of it in the field as needed.<ref>''Sword and Fire'', ch. 15</ref> | ||
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*;DEST : This DEST-specific Kage variant, introduced in [[3059]], has a maximum jumping range of 90 meters. Unlike the DCMS' other Kage squads however, every Kage-equipped member of the squad carries a Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 34<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 20</ref> | *;DEST : This DEST-specific Kage variant, introduced in [[3059]], has a maximum jumping range of 90 meters. Unlike the DCMS' other Kage squads however, every Kage-equipped member of the squad carries a Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 34<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 20</ref> | ||
| − | *; Kage C : This is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the Kage. Engineers on New Samarkand at New Samarkand Metals, led by [[Benjiro Klinefelter]], took salvaged technology from a mimetic armor-protected [[Purifier]] suit to enhance the Kage's stealth abilities. However, for its recon role in DEST, the company added the experimental [[Battle Armor C3 System]]. In [[3077]] after initial trials with the ''[[Yoninisuu]]'' DEST squad were successful, the company planned to put the armor into limited production. BV (1.0) = ????, BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 14, 26 | + | *; Kage C : This is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the Kage. Engineers on New Samarkand at New Samarkand Metals, led by [[Benjiro Klinefelter]], took salvaged technology from a mimetic armor-protected [[Purifier]] suit to enhance the Kage's stealth abilities. However, for its recon role in DEST, the company added the experimental [[Battle Armor C3 System]]. In [[3077]] after initial trials with the ''[[Yoninisuu]]'' DEST squad were successful, the company planned to put the armor into limited production. BV (1.0) = ????, BV (2.0) = 26<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 14, 26, "Kage C Experimental Battle Armor"</ref> |
| − | *;Space : This version was introduced in [[3069]] and uses a [[Battle Claw]] and [[Cutting Torch]] to support boarding parties. For increased mobility, it carries [[Jump Booster]]s in the partial wing.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 20<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged'', p. 8 | + | *;Space : This version was introduced in [[3069]] and uses a [[Battle Claw]] and [[Cutting Torch]] to support boarding parties. For increased mobility, it carries [[Jump Booster]]s in the partial wing.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 20<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged'', p. 8 - Old is the New New</ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | ||