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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Battle Cobra RGilClan v22.png |
| − | |name=Battle Cobra | + | |name=''Battle Cobra'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Novy Minsk Armaments Plant]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer= |
| + | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]<ref name=RGiCv22p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 12 "Battle Cobra"</ref> | ||
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| + | [[Novy Minsk Armaments Plant]]<ref name=TRCIp26f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 26–27: "Dasher"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U --> | ||
|production year=2873 | |production year=2873 | ||
|year reference=<ref name=TRO3058U166-167>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 166-167, "Battle Cobra Profile"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/273/battle-cobra-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref name=TRO3058U166-167>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 166-167, "Battle Cobra Profile"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/273/battle-cobra-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |model= Prime | + | |model= Prime<ref name=TRCIp26f /> |
| − | |cost= 4,595,500 C- | + | |cost= 4,595,500 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base = Clan | |Tech Base = Clan | ||
|mech type = OmniMech | |mech type = OmniMech | ||
|mass=40 | |mass=40 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=[[Cobra Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |armor= [[Ferro-Fibrous V3]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |engine=New Kent Type 240 | + | |engine=[[New Kent Type 240]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Bishop 400 Holly-Meridian CTC]] | + | |comsys=[[Bishop 400 Holly-Meridian CTC]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Spanke 112-A]] | + | |T&T=[[Spanke 112-A]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |speed=97 | + | |speed=97 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | |armament=Primary Configuration | + | |armament=Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp26f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[large pulse laser]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[small pulse laser]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,236<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 173</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,236<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 173</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 112</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,487<ref name=TRCIp26f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 112</ref> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
| − | =Clan OmniMech= | + | ==Clan OmniMech== |
| − | ==Description== | + | ===Description=== |
| − | The '''''Battle Cobra''''' was already in the prototype stages when [[Clan Steel Viper]] introduced their first [[OmniMech]], the ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]''. | + | The '''''Battle Cobra''''' was already in the prototype stages when [[Clan Steel Viper]] introduced their first [[OmniMech]], the ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]''. Following this, the ''Battle Cobra'' prototypes were quickly redesigned to allow similar arm-mounted [[OmniPod]]s, debuting only a few years later. Like the ''Crossbow'', the ''Battle Cobra'' does not mount fixed [[jump jet]]s and cannot mount them in their arms - therefore, early ''Battle Cobras'' would not be jump capable.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 51</ref> The first of the design saw deployment in [[2873]], and even though all of its weapon mounts are in the arms, this [['Mech]] has been in production ever since.<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref name=IC96>''Invading Clans'', pp. 96-97</ref><ref name=BR62>''Bloodright (scenario pack)'', p. 62</ref><ref name=TRO3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 162</ref> Outside the Vipers, the ''Battle Cobra''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s relative simplicity would also attract the interest of both [[Clan Blood Spirit]] and [[ComStar]], its low cost appealing to the resource-starved Blood Spirits, while ComStar found it an easy base to reverse engineer as the centerpiece of its own OmniMech program.<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/> |
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| − | + | As a design built and primarily used by Clan Steel Viper, the ''Battle Cobra''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production facilities in [[Kerensky Cluster|Clan Space]] would end up being destroyed during the [[Clan_Steel_Viper#The_Wars_of_Reaving|Annihilation of Clan Steel Viper]] in [[3075]] on [[New Kent]], fading from use.<ref name=TWoRSp17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17 "Discarded Tools of War"</ref><ref name=TWoRp150>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 150-151 "Focused Aggression"</ref> Ironically one of the Vipers' nemeses, [[Clan Jade Falcon]], would resume its productions decades later in the [[Inner Sphere]] during the [[Dark Age]]-era following the capture of [[Arc-Royal]]. Seeking to fully exploit their new holding's industrial capacity after discovering the defunct ComStar ''Battle Cobra'' line, the Falcons restored and upgraded it to [[Clan]] standards, highly amused to field a design built, redesigned, and manufactured in turn by three enemies it had vanquished.<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> | |
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| − | == | + | ===Weapons and Equipment=== |
| − | + | The ''Battle Cobra'' makes use of [[endo steel]] and [[ferro-fibrous]] weight-saving technologies, but uses a standard [[fusion engine]] for increased durability. The primary configuration uses a pair of [[large pulse laser]]s and [[small pulse laser]]s, making it capable of highly accurate fire that is effective against armored and unarmored targets alike.<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/> | |
| − | *; | + | ===Alternate Configurations=== |
| + | *; Alternate Configuration A : Configuration A excels at close range with a variety of smaller pulse lasers. It wields four [[medium pulse laser]]s and six [[small pulse laser]]s; this armament forces unarmored [[infantry]] to be especially wary.<ref name=TRCIp26f /> BV (1.0) = 1,178<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 174</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,466<ref name=TRCIp26f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 113</ref> | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : A configuration popular with Clan Blood Spirit warriors who use a ''Battle Cobra''. It mounts twin [[ER PPC]]s and [[small pulse laser]]s, but it lacks additional heat sinks to cope with the heat generated by the cannons.<ref name=TRCIp26f /> BV (1.0) = 1,421<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 175</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,892<ref name=TRCIp26f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 114</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : The primary weapon of this configuration is an [[ATM-9]], but it lacks sufficient ammunition storage to make full use of the ATM technology. It is backed up by three [[medium pulse laser]]s and one [[small pulse laser]].<ref name=TRCIp26f /> BV (1.0) = 1,319<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 176</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 59</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref name=TRCIp26f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 115</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration F : A medium-range, [[jump jet]] equipped brawler, the F configuration mounts a [[UAC/5]] and single ton of reloads in its right arm, supported by a trio of [[ER medium laser]]s in its left. BV (2.0) = 1,507<ref name="RS3058Uu1">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 116 - Battle Cobra F.</ref><ref name=RGiCv22p12/><ref name=RGiCv22p15>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 15 "Battle Cobra F"</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration G : An incendiary 'Mech, the ''Battle Cobra'' G carries a [[plasma cannon]], [[flamer]], and [[ER medium laser]] in each arm along with a combined four tons of plasma cannon reloads. BV (2.0) = 1,593<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> <ref name=RGiCv22p16>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 16 "Battle Cobra G"</ref> |
| − | + | *; Alternate Configuration H : Instead of the pulse lasers common to the other configurations, the ''Battle Cobra'' H mounts a pair each of [[ER large laser]]s and [[heavy medium laser]]s; four additional [[double heat sink]]s help to keep heat levels manageable.<ref name=TRCIp26f /> BV (1.0) = 1,258<ref name=TRO3058U166-167/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 177</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 60</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,592<ref name=TRCIp26f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 117</ref> | |
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| − | + | *; Alternate Configuration I : A Dark Age-era missile boat, the I configuration carries an [[Artemis V FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-15]] and two tons of reloads in each arm. BV (2.0) = 1,593<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> <ref name=RGiCv22p17>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 17 "Battle Cobra I"</ref> | |
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| − | The | + | *; Alternate Configuration J : The ''Battle Cobra'' J carries a [[RAC/2]] with two tons of reloads in its right arm, supported by a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in its left arm. BV (2.0) = 1,272<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> <ref name=RGiCv22p18>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 18 "Battle Cobra J"</ref> |
| − | + | *; Alternate Configuration T : A long-range sniper, the T configuration carries an [[ER large laser]] and [[ER small laser]] in each arm, supported by a [[targeting computer]] and three extra [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,311<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> <ref name=RGiCv22p14>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 14 "Battle Cobra T"</ref> | |
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| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration X : A [[Jihad]]-era [[experimental technology]] configuration, the ''Battle Cobra'' X mounts five [[improved heavy medium laser]]s linked to a [[targeting computer]] and supported by eight additional [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,492<ref name="RS3058Uu2">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 118 - Battle Cobra X.</ref> <ref name=RGiCv22p12/> <ref name=RGiCv22p19>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', p. 19 "Battle Cobra X"</ref> |
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| − | + | ==ComStar OmniMech== | |
| + | ===Description=== | ||
| + | Obtaining a large number of mostly operational ''Battle Cobras'' in the aftermath of the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)#Clan Steel Viper|brutal conflict in the Devil's Bath]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], ComStar selected the ''Battle Cobra'' as the focus of their efforts to reverse engineer and develop their own OmniMech.<ref name=BR62/><ref name=IC96/><ref name=TRO3058/><ref name=TRO3058U166-167/> First introduced in [[3063]], by the later years of the [[Word of Blake]] Jihad [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] was manufacturing the design for the [[Com Guards]], <ref name="OLA-22">''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 22 "Donegal Province - Industrial Systems - Arc-Royal - Arc-Royal MechWorks"</ref> with production halting and the line deteriorating following the conclusion of the Jihad and disbandment of the Com Guards.<ref name=RGiCv22p12/> | ||
| − | + | ===Armament=== | |
| + | Constructed using Inner Sphere–manufactured components, ComStar's BTL-C-2O ''Battle Cobra'' is built on an [[endo steel]], clad in seven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and is powered by a 200-rated fusion engine. While reducing its speed by 20 km/h, the extra weight was required to carry heavier Inner Sphere–grade weapons.<ref name="RS3058Uu3">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 119 - BTL-C-2O - design shown to be ComStar model mention in original fluff.</ref> | ||
| − | + | The Prime is based on its Clan counterpart, carrying an IS-grade [[large pulse laser]] in each arm as well as an extra [[double heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = 944<ref name="RS3058Uu3"/> | |
| − | = | + | ===Alternate Configurations=== |
| − | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : An electronic warfare configuration, the BTL-C-2OA carries [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and a [[Guardian ECM suite]] in its right arm, and a [[Beagle active probe]] in its left. For protection, a trio of [[medium pulse laser]]s and a single [[small pulse laser]] are mounted in its left arm, and three standard [[medium laser]]s are mounted in its right. To help with the extra heat an additional [[double heat sink]] is mounted. BV (2.0) = 1,113<ref name="RS3058Uu4">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 120 - BTL-C-2OA.</ref> | |
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| − | =Notes= | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : A medium-range missile boat, the BTL-C-2OB mount a pair of [[MRM-10]] launchers in each arm with three tons of reloads in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 895<ref name="RS3058Uu5">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 121 - BTL-C-2OB.</ref> |
| − | * The ComStar model has not been given separate article due at time of this writing, as no fluff has yet been provided. | + | |
| − | * In German products the unit's proper name was | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : An [[improved Narc missile beacon]] spotter, the BTL-C-2OC mount an iNARC launcher in each arm. While carrying no other weapons of any kind, five tons of reloads allows it to carry every conceivable form of iNARC ammo. An additional heat sink rounds out the configuration. BV (2.0) = 895<ref name="RS3058Uu6">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 122 - BTL-C-2OC.</ref> |
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| + | *; Alternate Configuration D : Developed in the early years of the Jiahd, the BTL-C-2OD mounts a pair of [[light PPC]]s in each arm linked to a [[targeting computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,221<ref name="RS3058Uu7">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 123 - BTL-C-2OD.</ref> | ||
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| + | *; Alternate Configuration E : Taking advantage of [[Multi-Missile Launcher]] technology, the BTL-C-2OE mount an [[MML-9]] launcher in each arm, carrying two tons of [[LRM]] reloads and single ton of [[SRM]] missiles in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 840<ref name="RS3058Uu8">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 124 - BTL-C-2OE.</ref> | ||
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| + | *; Alternate Configuration F : A modern anti-infantry design, the BTL-C-2OF mounts a [[plasma rifle]] in each arm, with three tons of reloads in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,300<ref name="RS3058Uu9">''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 125 - BTL-C-2OF.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Battle Cobra'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Battle Cobra Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The ComStar model has not been given a separate article due at time of this writing, as no fluff has yet been provided. | ||
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| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Kampfkobra'''. | ||
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| + | * Plastic Battle Cobra Prime is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Support Star]] | ||
=Gallery= | =Gallery= | ||
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IC-Battle-Cobra.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' from ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' | IC-Battle-Cobra.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' from ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' | ||
Battlecobra.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | Battlecobra.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
| + | Battle Cobra RGilClan v22.png|''Battle Cobra'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22|RG:iClan v22]]'' | ||
CCG Crusade Battle Cobra Prime.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' Prime in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | CCG Crusade Battle Cobra Prime.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' Prime in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
CCG Crusade Battle Cobra A.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' A in battle from ''CCG'' | CCG Crusade Battle Cobra A.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' A in battle from ''CCG'' | ||
CCG Crusade Battle Cobra B.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' B in combat from ''CCG'' | CCG Crusade Battle Cobra B.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' B in combat from ''CCG'' | ||
| + | Clan Support Star - Battle Cobra.jpg|''Battle Cobra'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Support Star]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=Bibliography= | =Bibliography= | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
| − | *''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' | + | * ''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 | + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:OmniMechs]] | [[Category:OmniMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] | [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
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| Battle Cobra | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Arc-Royal MechWorks[1]
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| Production Year | 2873[3][4][5] |
| Model | Prime[2] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 4,595,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan OmniMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Cobra Endo Steel |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous V3 |
| Engine | New Kent Type 240 |
| Communications System | Bishop 400 Holly-Meridian CTC |
| Targeting Tracking System | Spanke 112-A |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 1,236[3][6] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,487[2][7] |
Contents
Clan OmniMech[edit]
Description[edit]
The Battle Cobra was already in the prototype stages when Clan Steel Viper introduced their first OmniMech, the Crossbow. Following this, the Battle Cobra prototypes were quickly redesigned to allow similar arm-mounted OmniPods, debuting only a few years later. Like the Crossbow, the Battle Cobra does not mount fixed jump jets and cannot mount them in their arms - therefore, early Battle Cobras would not be jump capable.[8] The first of the design saw deployment in 2873, and even though all of its weapon mounts are in the arms, this 'Mech has been in production ever since.[3][9][10][11] Outside the Vipers, the Battle Cobra's relative simplicity would also attract the interest of both Clan Blood Spirit and ComStar, its low cost appealing to the resource-starved Blood Spirits, while ComStar found it an easy base to reverse engineer as the centerpiece of its own OmniMech program.[3]
As a design built and primarily used by Clan Steel Viper, the Battle Cobra's production facilities in Clan Space would end up being destroyed during the Annihilation of Clan Steel Viper in 3075 on New Kent, fading from use.[12][13] Ironically one of the Vipers' nemeses, Clan Jade Falcon, would resume its productions decades later in the Inner Sphere during the Dark Age-era following the capture of Arc-Royal. Seeking to fully exploit their new holding's industrial capacity after discovering the defunct ComStar Battle Cobra line, the Falcons restored and upgraded it to Clan standards, highly amused to field a design built, redesigned, and manufactured in turn by three enemies it had vanquished.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Battle Cobra makes use of endo steel and ferro-fibrous weight-saving technologies, but uses a standard fusion engine for increased durability. The primary configuration uses a pair of large pulse lasers and small pulse lasers, making it capable of highly accurate fire that is effective against armored and unarmored targets alike.[3]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- Configuration A excels at close range with a variety of smaller pulse lasers. It wields four medium pulse lasers and six small pulse lasers; this armament forces unarmored infantry to be especially wary.[2] BV (1.0) = 1,178[3][14], BV (2.0) = 1,466[2][15]
- Alternate Configuration C
- The primary weapon of this configuration is an ATM-9, but it lacks sufficient ammunition storage to make full use of the ATM technology. It is backed up by three medium pulse lasers and one small pulse laser.[2] BV (1.0) = 1,319[3][18][19], BV (2.0) = 1,484[2][20]
- Alternate Configuration G
- An incendiary 'Mech, the Battle Cobra G carries a plasma cannon, flamer, and ER medium laser in each arm along with a combined four tons of plasma cannon reloads. BV (2.0) = 1,593[1] [23]
- Alternate Configuration H
- Instead of the pulse lasers common to the other configurations, the Battle Cobra H mounts a pair each of ER large lasers and heavy medium lasers; four additional double heat sinks help to keep heat levels manageable.[2] BV (1.0) = 1,258[3][24][25], BV (2.0) = 1,592[2][26]
- Alternate Configuration I
- A Dark Age-era missile boat, the I configuration carries an Artemis V FCS-equipped LRM-15 and two tons of reloads in each arm. BV (2.0) = 1,593[1] [27]
- Alternate Configuration J
- The Battle Cobra J carries a RAC/2 with two tons of reloads in its right arm, supported by a pair of ER medium lasers in its left arm. BV (2.0) = 1,272[1] [28]
- Alternate Configuration T
- A long-range sniper, the T configuration carries an ER large laser and ER small laser in each arm, supported by a targeting computer and three extra double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,311[1] [29]
- Alternate Configuration X
- A Jihad-era experimental technology configuration, the Battle Cobra X mounts five improved heavy medium lasers linked to a targeting computer and supported by eight additional double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,492[30] [1] [31]
ComStar OmniMech[edit]
Description[edit]
Obtaining a large number of mostly operational Battle Cobras in the aftermath of the brutal conflict in the Devil's Bath during the Battle of Tukayyid, ComStar selected the Battle Cobra as the focus of their efforts to reverse engineer and develop their own OmniMech.[10][9][11][3] First introduced in 3063, by the later years of the Word of Blake Jihad Arc-Royal MechWorks was manufacturing the design for the Com Guards, [32] with production halting and the line deteriorating following the conclusion of the Jihad and disbandment of the Com Guards.[1]
Armament[edit]
Constructed using Inner Sphere–manufactured components, ComStar's BTL-C-2O Battle Cobra is built on an endo steel, clad in seven tons of ferro-fibrous armor, and is powered by a 200-rated fusion engine. While reducing its speed by 20 km/h, the extra weight was required to carry heavier Inner Sphere–grade weapons.[33]
The Prime is based on its Clan counterpart, carrying an IS-grade large pulse laser in each arm as well as an extra double heat sink. BV (2.0) = 944[33]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- An electronic warfare configuration, the BTL-C-2OA carries TAG and a Guardian ECM suite in its right arm, and a Beagle active probe in its left. For protection, a trio of medium pulse lasers and a single small pulse laser are mounted in its left arm, and three standard medium lasers are mounted in its right. To help with the extra heat an additional double heat sink is mounted. BV (2.0) = 1,113[34]
- Alternate Configuration C
- An improved Narc missile beacon spotter, the BTL-C-2OC mount an iNARC launcher in each arm. While carrying no other weapons of any kind, five tons of reloads allows it to carry every conceivable form of iNARC ammo. An additional heat sink rounds out the configuration. BV (2.0) = 895[36]
- Alternate Configuration D
- Developed in the early years of the Jiahd, the BTL-C-2OD mounts a pair of light PPCs in each arm linked to a targeting computer. BV (2.0) = 1,221[37]
- Alternate Configuration E
- Taking advantage of Multi-Missile Launcher technology, the BTL-C-2OE mount an MML-9 launcher in each arm, carrying two tons of LRM reloads and single ton of SRM missiles in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 840[38]
- Alternate Configuration F
- A modern anti-infantry design, the BTL-C-2OF mounts a plasma rifle in each arm, with three tons of reloads in its right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,300[39]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Battle Cobra has the following Design Quirk:[40]
Notes[edit]
- The ComStar model has not been given a separate article due at time of this writing, as no fluff has yet been provided.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Kampfkobra.
- Plastic Battle Cobra Prime is included in BattleTech: Clan Support Star
Gallery[edit]
Original Battle Cobra from Bloodright
Battle Cobra from Invading Clans
Battle Cobra from TRO:3058
Battle Cobra from RG:iClan v22
Battle Cobra Prime in motion from CCG
Battle Cobra A in battle from CCG
Battle Cobra B in combat from CCG
Battle Cobra miniature from BattleTech: Clan Support Star
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 12 "Battle Cobra"
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 26–27: "Dasher"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 166-167, "Battle Cobra Profile"
- ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 21
- ↑ MUL online date for the Battle Cobra
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 173
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 112
- ↑ TechManual, p. 51
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Invading Clans, pp. 96-97
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Bloodright (scenario pack), p. 62
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 162
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 17 "Discarded Tools of War"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 150-151 "Focused Aggression"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 174
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 113
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 175
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 114
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 176
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 59
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 115
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 116 - Battle Cobra F.
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 15 "Battle Cobra F"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 16 "Battle Cobra G"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 177
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 60
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 117
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 17 "Battle Cobra I"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 18 "Battle Cobra J"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 14 "Battle Cobra T"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 118 - Battle Cobra X.
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22, p. 19 "Battle Cobra X"
- ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 22 "Donegal Province - Industrial Systems - Arc-Royal - Arc-Royal MechWorks"
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 119 - BTL-C-2O - design shown to be ComStar model mention in original fluff.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 120 - BTL-C-2OA.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 121 - BTL-C-2OB.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 122 - BTL-C-2OC.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 123 - BTL-C-2OD.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 124 - BTL-C-2OE.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 125 - BTL-C-2OF.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Battle Cobra Entry.
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleMech Manual
- Bloodright (scenario pack)
- Era Digest: Golden Century
- Invading Clans (sourcebook)
- Master Unit List
- Objectives: Lyran Alliance
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- The Wars of Reaving
- The Wars of Reaving Supplemental