Editing Catapult II

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Catapult II.jpg
|name=Catapult II
|manufacturer=[[Hollis Incorporated]]
|production year=3135
|model=CPLT-L7
|introduced=3135
|class=Heavy
|cost=
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
|mech type=Battlemech
|feet=2
|mass=70
|chassis=[[Endo-Steel|Hollis Mk.II-Beta Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Standard Armor|Ceres Heavy]]
|engine=[[GM 280 XL]]
|comsys=[[O/P COM-211]]
|T&T=[[O/P 1078]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=64
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=120 Meters
|armament= 2x [[LRM 20]] <br/> 2x [[TSEMP]] <br/> 2x [[ER Medium Lasers]]
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=2,574<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 87 CPLT-L7 Catapult II - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6464/catapult-ii-cplt-l7 Master Unit List profile for Catapult II with Introduction Year & BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 97</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Catapult II''''' is a Heavy Class [[BattleMech]] first built for the [[Capellan Confederation]] in 3140s.  First produced in 3135 by Hollis Inc of [[Corey]] this slightly larger version of the original ''[[Catapult]]'' was conceived to test newly developed TSEMP Cannons technology while the overall design is intended to serve in the indirect fire-support role. Due to the weight of these tazer style weapons, the tonnage of the 'Mech was increased to overcome stress on the ''Catapult II'''s frame. 

Not a popular 'Mech among the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], the base model is known for its heat management issues. However, the 'Mech would prove its worth in battle in 3145 during the House Liao incursion into the [[Federated Suns]]. ''Catapult II''s were serving among the [[3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Sung's Rangers]] Regiments invading [[Taygeta]] and went on prove the design's potential. After exhausting their ammunition bins of their long-range missiles, a pair of these 'Mechs would force Liao's advance into the battle lines of [[Ridgebrook CMM]] and [[5th Crucis Lancers]]. In the ensuing battle, efforts of the L7s among other heavy 'Mechs forced Davion forces to withdraw due to the 'Mech-crippling TSEMPs and physical attacks. Even though the pair were taken out in the process, they were credited for turning the battle against a larger Davion formation.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 40 Catapult II - Background.</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Built around a General Motors [[Extra-Light Fusion Engine|280-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine]], and sturdy [[Hollis Mk.II-Beta]] Endo Steel chassis the 'Mech is able to carry a great deal of equipment.  The ''Catapult II'' retains the original's movement, jump capabilities and has a half ton more armor protection than its predecessor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 85 Catapult - Armor Factor is 10 tons.</ref> 

The 'Mech's long-range weaponry consists of a pair of [[Holly "Ballista-20"]] 20-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers which are found in each of the 'Mech's stubby arm [[Actuator|actuators]]. Each of the launchers is allotted two tons of ammunition, which pilots must be mindful of during long duration conflicts.  The ''Catapult'''s most notable weapons are its two [[TSEMP Cannon|TSEMP Cannons]] mounted in the side torsos, which allow it to potentially disable an enemy 'Mech.  Serving as back up are more conventional weapons, a pair of [[Diverse Optics Sunfire]] [[Extended Range Medium Laser]]s that are located in the center torso.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 41 & 87 Catapult II - Stats</ref>

==Variants==
*;CPLT-L7L : Introduced a year after the base model in [[3136]], the [[Technology Rating|advanced]] L7L is designed as a more conventional Capellan design with enhanced armor. The 'Mech trades in all its base weaponry for two [[Plasma Rifles]] mounted in each of the side torsos, and two [[MML 9|9-tube Multi-Missile Launchers]] in the 'Mech's stubby arms.  The rifles have two tons of ammunition while the missile launchers are allotted 4 tons. The design's most noted feature is its [[Heat-Dissipating Armor]], which offers the variant greater resistance to heat related attacks. BV2(2.0)=1,656<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 41 & 88 Catapult II - Variant Info</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6465/catapult-ii-cplt-l7l Master Unit List profile for CPLT-L7L Catapult II variant with Introduction Year & BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Catapult II'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:
*[[Bad Reputation]]

==Notes==
This version of the ''Catapult'' (named CPLT-D1-H ''Catapult'' 'Cynosure') was first created by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectible Miniatures]] game as a part of its 2007's [[MechWarrior:_Dark_Age#Action_Packs|''MechWarrior: Solaris VII'' Action Pack]] release. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to 3145.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''

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