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Quickdraw QKD-4G
ChrPrfMech quickdrawBase-001 portrait
General data
ClassHeavy
Stock RoleStriker Cavalry
Tonnage60 t (31 t base)
Cost5,500,000 C
Rarity3
Weapons
C. Torso
  • 1 x Missile
L. Torso
  • 1 x Missile
UixTxrIcon quickdraw
R. Torso
  • 2 x Energy
L. Arm
  • 1 x Energy
R. Arm
  • 1 x Energy
Melee40 (+75 instability)
Death from Above55 (+75 instability)
65 damage to self
Survivability
Head
15/45
C. Torso
100/200-120
L. Torso
70/140-110
UixTxrIcon quickdraw
R. Torso
70/140-110
L. Arm
50/100
R. Arm
50/100
L.Leg
70/140
R.Leg
70/140
Mobility and detection
Speed150 km/h
StealthVisibility: 1
Signature: -10%
SensorsSpotting distance: Base
Sensor range: -25%

Quickdraw QKD-4G is a Heavy-class 'Mech in Battletech.

Description[ | ]

Geared for close to mid-range combat, the Quickdraw 4G's Jump Jets allow it to deftly control the battlefield. Unfortunately, the thirteen heat sinks in the 4G mean that it is difficult for pilots to bring all of the 'Mech's weapons to bear at once.

The Quickdraw can be the first heavy mech that you access. It's possible to receive a complete Quickdraw after Capture the Argo, though this requires remarkable luck, as the pirate leader Grim Sybil pilots one in very poor condition. It's possible if you kill Grim Sybil with a headshot - then have the opportunity to receive all 3 salvage items from her mech. Since at this point in the campaign your pilots probably don't have advanced skills in called shots, this is mainly a matter of luck. If you do manage to pull this off, then you still need to work out what to do with it. It's unlikely to be a keeper.

Loadouts[ | ]

  • The Quickdraw-4G is strictly inferior to the Dragon, and in practice is less useful than higher-end medium mechs like the Shadow Hawk or Wolverine. While it's very fast, it has the weakest melee damage of any Heavy (and less than many mediums). Its many energy weapon slots result in ready overheating, rather than impressive damage output. Worst of all, its base initiative of 2 forces it to compete with many more powerful designs.
  • Although being a 60 ton mech, the Quickdraw QKD-4G has only 13.44 tons available at full armor. This is less than the Blackjack BJ-1, which has 16.69 tons available at full armor. Both have four laser hardpoints but the QKD-4G has two missile hardpoints as opposed to two autocannon hardpoints on the BJ-1. In many ways the Quickdraw-4G isn't even a good replacement for the Blackjack BJ-1.
  • High speed but little armour and low initiative means the Quickdraw can function as a long-range sniper. Stripping out most of everything to add a PPC and a Large Laser alongside a Medium Laser can work.
  • For using the Quickdraw in its intended role as fast cavalry, dropping either or both of the missile systems to max out the armor, jump-jets, and heat sinks will produce a limited but tough and evasive close-quarters 'mech, basically a giant-size Jenner. Swapping out one of the arm Medium Lasers for a Large Laser will cause heat problems, but provide an option for closing or long-range fights.

Strategy[ | ]

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  • Quickdraw 4Gs are among the fastest and most maneuverable of heavy 'Mechs, with decent weaponry. They suffer from problematic heat buildup when using all their features at once, so some caution is needed.
  • High speed makes this mech a good candidate for a L-COIL build. With a pilot with sure footing, the Quickdraw will consistently get a 4 evasive pips multiplier, and arm mods can boost its melee output. Keep moving toward the target and firing the COIL, then melee to cool down. With called shot mastery, you can even get some one-hit headshot kills.
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