Catapult
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| [[Image:191px|191px|Catapult]] | |
| Catapult | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hollis Incorporated |
| Model | CPLT-C1 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mark II |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | Magna 260 |
| Speed | 64.8 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson Propulsion 21 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,165 |
Contents
Description
The Catapult was designed as a close support 'Mech built for the Star League for only two years starting in 2561. Being a fire support 'Mech the Catapult is not as fast as other 'Mechs of similar weight. This is because the Catapult is designed to stay at the edge of the battlefield providing fire support for friendly units. The one upper hand that this 'Mech does hold is in maneuverability with a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters to allow the Catapult to easily seize the high ground to give it an advantageous position for fire support operations.
Armament
The Catapult carries as its primary weapons two Holly LRM 15 launchers. These allow the Catapult to give friendly units fire support. The only disadvantage of the launchers is their long minimum range, which nearly envelops the LRMs short-range bracket. For back up weapons when an enemy closes ranges the 'Mech carries four Martell Medium Lasers which are usually enough to dissuade most light and medium 'Mechs from closing with the Catapult.
Variants
- CPLT-A1 - The A1 variant of the Catapult was designed without back up weapons. This variant carries much heavier armor but is highly susceptible to close range attacks and has little defense if an enemy does manage to close range with it. BV (1.0) = 1,184
- CPLT-C2 - The C2 Catapult is built using an Endo Steel chassis and powered by an extralight engine. The saved weight is used to make the C2 a dedicated long range 'Mech. The primary weapons are two LRM 15 launchers mated to an Artemis IV fire control system. The Medium Lasers have been replaced with two LB-X Autocannon/2s. While this makes the Catapult vulnerable to close range attacks it makes it extremely deadly at long range. BV (1.0) = 1,281
- CPLT-C3 - The C3 variant of the Catapult takes the 'Mechs long range fire support to a new level by removing both of the LRM 15 launchers and replacing them with an Arrow IV artillery system allowing the Catapult to stay a safe distance from the battlefield. The 'Mech is otherwise identical to the C1 model. BV (1.0) = 1,030
- CPLT-C4 - The C4 Catapult downgrades the Medium Lasers to a sing Small Laser. This allows the 'Mech to carry two LRM 20 launchers giving it about twenty five percent more damage capability at long range. BV (1.0) = 1,104
- CPLT-C5 - An upgrade of the C3 model the C5 Catapult retains the Arrow IV artillery system. The lasers have all been removed though and upgraded to four ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mechs chassis has also been upgraded to Endo Steel, uses double heat sinks for enhanced cooling capabilities, and caries twelve and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,329
- CPLT-H2 - A periphery upgrade of the Catapult the H2 carries a PPC, two Medium Lasers, and eight Rocket Launcher 20s which can be used one at a time or can allow the Catapult to cause a crippling amount of damage to almost any 'Mech in existence and then fade away using its jump jets. BV (1.0) = 1,437
- CPLT-K2 - Breaking the mold of the Catapult the K2 model removes the LRM 15 launchers and replaces them with two PPCs which allows the Catapult to act as a direct fire support 'Mech and take a more active role in front line combat. The 'Mech has additional heat sinks to help dissipate the added heat from the PPCs. The K2 also has two Machine Guns to deter infantry attacks. BV (1.0) = 1,052
- CPLT-K2K - Un upgrade to the K2 Catapult the K2K model upgrades the engine to an extralight model. The twin PPCs have also been upgraded to two ER PPCs. The 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers for close range firepower. To handle the added heat from the upgrades the 'Mech uses double heat sinks. Finally the K2K model carries thirteen and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,500
- CPLT-K5 - The K5 is a Kuritan upgrade of the Catapult that utilizes an extralight engine for power. The 'Mech is also built using an Endo Steel chassis to save weight for extra weapons and armor. The K5 carries two MRM 30 launchers for its primary firepower. These are backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers for close range firepower. The K2 also carries a c3 slave unit to allow it to work as part of a c3 lance and finally is protected by twelve and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,244