Daimyo DMO-EDEN

       Luthien Armor Works was heavily damaged during the Clan invasion. A priority for survival of the Draconis Combine was the repair of the facilities. While the buildings were under reconstruction, ‘Mech designs were developed using new technologies and the experienced gained from the horrific fighting that the Kurita forces had just endured. The Daimyo has the distinction of being the first new ‘Mech design to be produced at the rebuilt Luthien Armor Works.

       The Daimyo’s weaponry is a good mix that encompasses all firing ranges. This wide band encourages different fighting styles among its pilots, though older MechWarriors who prefer more traditional tactics consider this a flaw.
       The Daimyo has an extended-range particle projection cannon in its left arm and two medium lasers in the right. An SRM-6 rack is imbedded within the right torso with one ton of ammunition.
       Luthien Armor Works has installed double heat sinks instead of standard ones, but MechWarriors who pilot the Daimyo must still be wary of heat buildup in the cockpit because firing all of the ‘Mech’s weapons at once could be vary dangerous.
       The Daimyo’s speed is equal to or better than any other traditional 40-ton BattleMech in the Inner Sphere, but at the expense of the jump capability originally intended for the ‘Mech. The Starshield ferro-fibrous armor allows the ‘Mech to absorb tremendous amounts of firepower for its size.
       Simulated testing results have been sent directly to the Gunji-no-Kanri for his exclusive viewing. So far it seems that if the Daimyo has any major fault, it is in the fact that it tries to do to many things at once for a medium ‘Mech.

       Several variants have been suggested for future Daimyo production.   Possibilities include exchanging the ER PPC with a standard PPC or a large laser and extra heat sinks, exchanging the SRM-6 for another medium laser or removing some armor and installing additional double heat sinks.

       The Daimyo was first produced in February 3053. A public display was made of the new BattleMech on Luthien to show the people the determination of the Dragon. After reviewing the initial test results, Theodore Kurita ordered that the first run of the new Diamyos be sent to units in areas near the Outworlds Alliance for further field testing. This design has yet to see actual combat but is expected to do well.