Kit Fox - Clan OmniMech

Kit Fox diagram

KitFox 30 Tons Omnimech

Class Light

Engine: 180XL

Chassis:        Endo Steel
Cruising Speed:   64.8 kph
Maximum Speed:    97.2 kph
Armor Type:  Ferro-Fibrous
Pod Space:         16 tons

Overview: The Inner Sphere's name for the Clan OmniMech Kit Fox, is Uller, after the Norse god of archery. The Kit Fox is an exceptionally versatile light 'Mech. In its main configuration, the Kit Fox carries a mix of weapons that gives it striking power at all ranges while avoiding the problems associated with reliance on a single weapons system. Reasonably fast and well armored for its size, this design can hold its own against many of the Inner Sphere's medium 'Mechs.

Capabilities: In its primary configuration, the Kit Fox combines four of the most advanced Clan weapons. Its main firepower comes from the LB 5-X Autocannon in its right arm and the Extended-Range Large Laser in its left. A Small Pulse Laser and Streak SRM 4 add to the Kit Fox's punch at close range. This design keeps heat buildup in check, economizes on missile loads to avoid running out of ammunition, and provides sting at varying ranges.
Though the Successor States came to expect surprises from the Clans, the Kit Fox still caught the Federated Commonwealth off guard the first time it appeared in Alternate Configuration A. They did not expect a light 'Mech to carry such a powerful and bulky weapon as a Gauss Rifle. This weapon can cripple an opposing light 'Mech with a single shot. Though this configuration also contains two Extended-Range Medium Lasers, it lacks the versatility of the primary configuration and so appears far less often on the battlefield.
Alternate Configuration B is similar in appearance and performance to the primary configuration, but with a few significant differences. It carries an SRM-6 in place of the Streak SRM-4, a larger Autocannon, and two Extended-Range Lasers, surprising Inner Sphere MechWarriors who faced it believing they knew this 'Mech's capabilities. Because Configuration B is so similar in appearance to the primary version, the I.S. is not certain how frequently the B variant is used.
Configuration C is a specialized machine, designed for densely populated areas. Its sophisticated electronics allow it to spot a hidden enemy, call in devastating missile artillery, and jam enemy tracking computers all at the same time. Its double Machine Guns and double Anti-Personnel Pods are effective against enemy infantry who get too close, and its exceptional triple Anti-Missile System can swat down incoming missiles from several enemy 'Mechs simultaneously. This version of the Kit Fox carries only two offensive weapons: an Extended-Range Large Laser and a Small Pulse Laser.
The Kit Fox sometimes acts as long-range fire support in Alternate Configuration D. Sporting three Long-Range Missile launchers and a Narc Missile Beacon for enhanced accuracy, the Kit Fox can lend its Starmates some sting from afar. The obvious drawbacks to this design are its reliance on limited ammunition and its inability to deal with an enemy at close range.

Deployment: The primary light 'Mech of the Jade Falcons, the Kit Fox has become a familiar sight in the Twycross Command. Because other light 'Mechs are quicker, the Kit Fox sees less reconnaissance duty than some other models. It is also uncommon among the other Clans, who prefer speedier 'Mechs for scouting and heavier designs for everything else.

Kit Fox miniature

Kit Fox on sourcebook cover

A Jade Falcon Kit Fox advances

Battletech Stock Variants

Armor
Head 9 CTorso 9 CTorso(Rear) 5 RLTorsos 8 RLTorsos(Rear) 4 RLArms 7 RLLegs 8

Primary

Heat Sinks 10(20) ER Large Laser LA Streak SRM-4 RA LB 5-X AC RA Small Pulse Laser LA LB 5-X AC Ammo(20) RA Streak SRM-4 Ammo(25) RA

Alpha

Heat Sinks 10(20) Gauss Rifle RA ER Medium Laser(2) LA Gauss Rifle Ammo(8)(2) RA

Beta

Heat Sinks 10(20) SRM-6 RA Ultra AC/10 RA ER Medium Laser LA ER Small Laser LA SRM-6 Ammo(15) RA Ultra AC/10 Ammo(10)(2) RT

Charlie

Heat Sinks 10(20) ER Large Laser LA Small Pulse Laser LA Machine Gun(2) LA Anti Missile Ammo(24)(4) RT Anti Missile System RA Beagle Active Probe RA Guardian ECM Suite RA Machine Gun Ammo(200) LT TAG RA Anti-Personnel Pod LL Anti-Personnel Pod RL

Delta

Heat Sinks 10(20) LRM-15 LA LRM-15 RA LRM-5 LA LRM-15 Ammo(8)(2) LA LRM-15 Ammo(8)(2) RT LRM-5 Ammo(24) LT Narc Ammo(6) RT Narc Missile Beacon RA

MechWarrior 2

The Kit Fox's configuration is equipped with four of the most advanced weapons available. Its main firepower comes from the LB-5X Autocannon in its right arm and the Extended-Range Large Laser in its left. A Small Pulse Laser and Streak SRM-4 add to the Kit Fox's punch at close range. This marvel of design keeps heat buildup in check, economises on missile loads to avoid running out of ammunition and provides sting at varying ranges.

Chassis: Endo Steel Engine: 180XL Cruising Speed: 64.8 kph Maximum Speed: 108.0 kph Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous

Primary

ER Large Laser LA Small Pulse Laser LA Streak SRM-4 RA Streak SRM-4 Ammo(25) RA CASE RA LB 5-X AC RA LB 5-X AC Ammo(20) RA

MechCommander

The Inner Sphere dubbed the Kit Fox as Uller, after the Norse god of archery. This Light OmniMech is exceptionally versatile. In its Primary configuration, the Kit Fox carries an excellent mix of weapons, giving it striking power at all ranges and avoiding problems associated reliance on a single system. With reasonable good speed and armor, this design can hold its own against even many Medium 'Mechs of the Inner Sphere.

Variant Speed Armament ARMOR: 27mtrs/sec 1 Clan Streak SRM Rack 2 Clan ER Lasers 1 Clan Light Ultra AC 1 Clan Sensor-Standard WEAPON: 27mtrs/sec 2 Clan Streak SRM Racks 2 Clan ER Lasers 1 Clan Light Ultra AC 1 Clan Sensor-Standard JUMP: 27mtrs/sec 1 Clan Streak SRM Rack 2 Clan ER Lasers 1 Clan Light Ultra AC 1 Clan Sensor-Standard

A Clan Smoke Jaguar Kit Fox

MechWarrior 4 Black Knight

Tech Level - CLAN OmniMech: Light Kit Fox

Chassis Summary:
The fastest, and by far the most agile of all battlemechs, the Kit Fox (Uller to the Inner Sphere) is a premier scout or insurgency unit. ECM enhances it's stealth and the Omni slots enables it to carry effective weaponry for such a small unit.

Lack of jump jets or BAP degrades it's ultimate capability in this role however, and the type of terrian must be carefully considered before deploying the Kit Fox, as it is unable to scale steep slopes.
TACTICAL:
With tremendous speed and agility, the Kit Fox makes an extremely difficult target to engage. This can make it a valuable deep insurgency unit, able to deploy behind enemy lines and disrupt fire support operations. ECM adds stealth to it's combat effectiveness, and the chassis is a natural for NARC or Artillery Beacon ops. Firepower is understandably minimal, but it carries enough to defend itself against small scout units.

Easily damaged due to the lack of armor protection, piloting the Kit Fox in combat is an exercise in avoidance and observation. The chassis is incapable of absorbing even moderate damage without crippling effect, and though special Reactive or Reflective armor can be fitted to mitigate this weakness, it is done at the expense of tonnage for weaponry. Without it's arms, it is not a significant threat unless configured with NARC or Artillery Beacons.

Maximum Tonnage 30

JumpJet Capable No

Internal Structure Endo Steel

Maximum Speed 125 kpm

WEAPONS ONBOARD:

MechWarrior 4 Black Knight Kit Fox / Uller.

Energy Weapons: ER Large Lasrer (1), ER Medium Laser (1)
Ballistic Weapons: N/A
Missile Weapons: Clan LRM 10 (2)
Electronics: ECM (Electronic Counter Measures)
Armor Type/Tonnage: Ferro Fibrous/4.5

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Energy Weapons:	ER Large Lasrer (1), ER Medium Laser (1)
Ballistic Weapons:	N/A
Missile Weapons:	Clan LRM 10 (2)
Electronics:	ECM (Electronic Counter Measures)
Armor Type/Tonnage:	Ferro Fibrous/4.5