A- Whilst the Kratos Prime was designed to be a general purpose tank, the A was designed to replace the older Athena, being faster, better protected and having the advantage of having its weapons be mounted in the turret. A pair of gauss rifles, fed by a total of 6 tons of ammunition provide the main punch, but the choice of secondary weapons became contentious. Initially it was planned to fit an ER large laser to maximise firepower at long range. But, tests and simulations found the tank vulnerable to faster units who could get within the gauss rifles minimum range. Instead a trio of medium pulse lasers were installed in the turret to deal with fast targets.
These weapons, like the Athena's are linked into a targetting computer for maximum accuracy whilst a trio of vehicle flame throwers provide anti-infantry defense and an ECM can foul hostile electronics.
Kratos A
Base Tech Level: Standard (Clan)
Level Era
-------------------
Experimental -
Advanced -
Standard 3145+
Tech Rating: F/X-X-X-D
Weight: 95 tons
BV: 2,547
Cost: 17,569,500 C-bills
Movement: 3/5 (Tracked)
Engine: 285 XL
Internal: 50
Armor: 326 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
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Front 10 79
Right 10 65
Left 10 65
Rear 10 52
Turret 10 65
Weapons Loc Heat
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Gauss Rifle TU 1
Gauss Rifle TU 1
Medium Pulse Laser TU 4
Medium Pulse Laser TU 4
Medium Pulse Laser TU 4
Flamer (Vehicle) FR 3
Flamer (Vehicle) RS 3
Flamer (Vehicle) LS 3
Ammo Loc Shots
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Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Vehicle Flamer Ammo BD 20
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Equipment Loc
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Targeting Computer [Clan] BD
ECM Suite [Clan] BD
(and whilst I know a large pulse would make more sense as you'd free up 2 tons for other kit, I didn't want it to be that good)
B - The B was the opposite design of the A, and was built for combat in built up areas. An LB-20 autocannon with a 4-ton ammunition bin can smash though hardened targets or firing cluster rounds to cripple tanks. For long to mid range firepower a pair of large pulse lasers provide accurate and hard hitting firepower. For self defence a pair of Streak SRM-4's are mounted in the bow along with a pair of flamers to cover the flanks. An AMS and Active probe round out the weapons systems and electronics.
Kratos B
Base Tech Level: Standard (Clan)
Level Era
-------------------
Experimental -
Advanced -
Standard 3145+
Tech Rating: F/X-X-X-D
Weight: 95 tons
BV: 2,146
Cost: 18,368,025 C-bills
Movement: 3/5 (Tracked)
Engine: 285 XL
Internal: 50
Armor: 326 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
---------------------------
Front 10 79
Right 10 65
Left 10 65
Rear 10 52
Turret 10 65
Weapons Loc Heat
--------------------------------
LB 20-X AC TU 6
Large Pulse Laser TU 10
Large Pulse Laser TU 10
Streak SRM 4 FR 3
Streak SRM 4 FR 3
Anti-Missile System TU 1
Flamer (Vehicle) RS 3
Flamer (Vehicle) LS 3
Ammo Loc Shots
---------------------------------------------
LB 20-X AC Ammo BD 5
LB 20-X AC Ammo BD 5
LB 20-X AC Ammo BD 5
LB 20-X AC Ammo BD 5
Streak SRM 4 Ammo FR 25
Anti-Missile System Ammo [Clan] BD 24
Vehicle Flamer Ammo BD 20
Equipment Loc
--------------------------
Active Probe [Clan] TU
C - Designed to act as a barrage unit the C retains the Prime's rear deck mounted LRM-15's and mounts another two in the turret. All four launchers are augmented with Artemis IV fire control and each has 2-tons of ammunition per launcher. For additional long range firepower an LB-5 autocannon and ER large laser are also mounted in the turret. An ECM and AMS protect the tank and a Streak SRM-6 mounted in the bow provides additional firepower. Whilst the C's firepower and flexibility are appreciated, the strain it incurs on Cluster's logistics are not.
Kratos C
Base Tech Level: Standard (Clan)
Level Era
-------------------
Experimental -
Advanced -
Standard 3145+
Tech Rating: F/X-X-X-D
Weight: 95 tons
BV: 2,586
Cost: 20,178,600 C-bills
Movement: 3/5 (Tracked)
Engine: 285 XL
Internal: 50
Armor: 326 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
---------------------------
Front 10 79
Right 10 65
Left 10 65
Rear 10 52
Turret 10 65
Weapons Loc Heat
--------------------------------
LRM 15 TU 5
LRM 15 TU 5
LRM 15 TU 5
LRM 15 TU 5
ER Large Laser TU 12
LB 5-X AC TU 1
Anti-Missile System TU 1
Streak SRM 6 FR 4
Ammo Loc Shots
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LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LRM 15 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo BD 8
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
Anti-Missile System Ammo [Clan] BD 24
Streak SRM 6 Ammo FR 15
Equipment Loc
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Artemis IV FCS TU
Artemis IV FCS TU
Artemis IV FCS TU
Artemis IV FCS TU
ECM Suite [Clan] BD
D - The Kratos D was the rarest of variants and raised some eyebrows with its deployment. With the Clan's bias against artillery weapons being near universal, there was little use for the Arrow IV missile system. But as it could fire a long range SAM it could engage aircraft and help protect friendly forces. So the D was developed ostendibly as an AA unit. And with an ER large laser and pair of LB-5 autocannons with tons of ammunition between them, this tank seems to fit the bill. The rear deck mounted Arrow IV launcher, despite having 6 tons of ammunition onboard was only meant to carry Arrow SAM's. A quartet of light machine guns provide self defense as well as an AMS and ECM. A TAG designator was installed as well allowing the Kratos D to mark its own targets.
Kratos D
Base Tech Level: Standard (Clan)
Level Era
-------------------
Experimental -
Advanced 3145+
Standard -
Tech Rating: F/X-X-X-D
Weight: 95 tons
BV: 2,068
Cost: 18,322,200 C-bills
Movement: 3/5 (Tracked)
Engine: 285 XL
Internal: 50
Armor: 326 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
---------------------------
Front 10 79
Right 10 65
Left 10 65
Rear 10 52
Turret 10 65
Weapons Loc Heat
--------------------------------
LB 5-X AC TU 1
LB 5-X AC TU 1
ER Large Laser TU 12
Arrow IV FR 10
Light Machine Gun LS 0
Light Machine Gun LS 0
Light Machine Gun RS 0
Light Machine Gun RS 0
Anti-Missile System TU 1
TAG (Clan) TU 0
Ammo Loc Shots
---------------------------------------------
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
Arrow IV Ammo BD 5
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
LB 5-X AC Ammo BD 20
Light Machine Gun Ammo BD 200
Anti-Missile System Ammo [Clan] BD 24
Equipment Loc
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ECM Suite [Clan] BD
E - Seen as a combination of the Prime and the A, the E variant is seen as a 'command tank' although it lacks any special communications equipment. Armed with an ER PPC, an Ultra 10 autocannon and a gauss rifle the E is able to bring considerable firepower to bare at any range. A pair of streak SRM-6's are mounted to fire over the rear deck and a single flamer provides some anti-infantry defense.
Kratos E
Base Tech Level: Standard (Clan)
Level Era
-------------------
Experimental -
Advanced 3145+
Standard -
Tech Rating: F/X-X-X-D
Weight: 95 tons
BV: 2,406
Cost: 17,937,075 C-bills
Movement: 3/5 (Tracked)
Engine: 285 XL
Internal: 50
Armor: 326 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
---------------------------
Front 10 79
Right 10 65
Left 10 65
Rear 10 52
Turret 10 65
Weapons Loc Heat
-----------------------------
Ultra AC/10 TU 3
ER PPC TU 15
Streak SRM 6 FR 4
Streak SRM 6 FR 4
Gauss Rifle TU 1
Flamer (Vehicle) FR 3
Ammo Loc Shots
-------------------------------------
Ultra AC/10 Ammo BD 10
Ultra AC/10 Ammo BD 10
Ultra AC/10 Ammo BD 10
Streak SRM 6 Ammo FR 15
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Gauss Rifle Ammo [Clan] BD 8
Vehicle Flamer Ammo FR 20
First pass at the variants, what do ya think?
