The Jaralaccs platform was originally designed to be an artillery support VT for the Pacific Rim Forces. Unfortunately, WM shelved the project when Komatsu L.S. was unilaterally awarded the contract to supply the Decider Volcanic, a VT whose troubled parentage resulted in a mediocre performance on the battlefield. With the introduction of second generation VT technology, WM revisited their support design, with the intent to make it one of the first heavy class assault VTs put into mass production. WM decided to create two variants of the Jaralaccs platform, The Jaralaccs C, optimised for close-range combat, and the Jaralaccs N for long-range engagements and support mount weaponry.

The Jaralaccs C is optimised for close combat and enclosed environments. Because of these qualities it is the preferred VT for base security forces. Although very similar in appearance to the Jaralaccs N model, the C incorporates a much improved hydrolics management system to allow for the integration of the Cutter Boom melee weapon. Adapted from an industrial grade boring drill, the Cutter Boom is permanently mounted to the VT load frame due to the tremendous torsional stresses it generates when deployed. The Cutter Boom allows the Jaralaccs C to administer devastating mechanical damage to targetted VTs, sometimes resulting in total vehicle loss after only a single hit. In addition to the Cutter Boom, the Jaralaccs C mounts an impressive array of close range weaponry, including Flamethrowers, Napalm Launchers and Anti-VT Mines making it a very dangerous opponent in close quarters.

The Jaralaccs C was first deployed in a seconded platoon of mercenary forces during the taking of the Reing Ja subterranean fortress. Jaralaccs C units fought room-to-room battles with entrenched HSD defenders. Losses on both sides where high and damage to the base structure was immense, despite this PRF commanders declared the battle a victory.



"They fight for us, well for today at least." (unknown HSD captain, March 2084)

The Jaralaccs C is an extraordinarily powerful close combat opponent. Nearly all of its weapons options are geared towards face-to-face engagements, which makes it the VT of choice for indoor fortress missions or tight canyon fighting. At long ranges, it does suffer from a relative lack of effective weaponry. Pilots should consider the mission terrain they are expecting to encounter and specific combat role they are expecting to play before choosing this VT. That said, taking a Jaralaccs C into battle will give a pilot an edge in durability over almost all other comparable 2nd generation VTs. Understand that the expense of this VT will cost not only the pilot but their team a significant number of sortie points if it is lost.

The Cutter Boom makes a very effective ambush weapon due to the fact that opponents cannot tell when it is selected as the active sub-weapon, unlike the Shield Binder. This can lead to some daring head-long charge tactics, and at the last second deploying the Cutter Boom for a decisive strike.

Both the Jaralaccs C and the Jaralaccs N may mount the Marker Launcher which gives them both an edge in reconnaisance, as well as the ability to "free up" another player from taking a lighter VT capable of using the Marker Launcher.