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The '''''Cicada''''' was built in [[2840]] by [[HartfordCo]] in an attempt to capitalize on the growing need for [[BattleMech]]s. HartfordCo built the ''Cicada'' to compete directly against the ''[[Locust]]''. The [['Mech]] was designed around a similar doctrine of speed and has a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The ''Cicada'' design did eventually encounter some unforeseen problems that sullied the reputation of the 'Mech. Primary among these was a critical flaw in the design of the [[heat sink]]s used that could cause severe heat management concerns and could even lead to an inadvertent shutdown in a combat situation.<ref name=IRS>''[[Introductory Record Sheets]], pp 7</ref> | The '''''Cicada''''' was built in [[2840]] by [[HartfordCo]] in an attempt to capitalize on the growing need for [[BattleMech]]s. HartfordCo built the ''Cicada'' to compete directly against the ''[[Locust]]''. The [['Mech]] was designed around a similar doctrine of speed and has a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The ''Cicada'' design did eventually encounter some unforeseen problems that sullied the reputation of the 'Mech. Primary among these was a critical flaw in the design of the [[heat sink]]s used that could cause severe heat management concerns and could even lead to an inadvertent shutdown in a combat situation.<ref name=IRS>''[[Introductory Record Sheets]], pp 7</ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 14 February 2010
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| Cicada | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | HartfordCo, Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries) |
| Model | CDA-2A |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 3,705,217 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Hartford 300 |
| Armor | 3/Star Slab |
| Engine | Pitban 320 |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 567 |
| BV (2.0) | 659 |
Description
The Cicada was built in 2840 by HartfordCo in an attempt to capitalize on the growing need for BattleMechs. HartfordCo built the Cicada to compete directly against the Locust. The 'Mech was designed around a similar doctrine of speed and has a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The Cicada design did eventually encounter some unforeseen problems that sullied the reputation of the 'Mech. Primary among these was a critical flaw in the design of the heat sinks used that could cause severe heat management concerns and could even lead to an inadvertent shutdown in a combat situation.[1]
Armament
The Cicada is armed with two Magna Medium Lasers and a single Magna Small Laser. These weapons give the Cicada independence from logistical support lines when necessary, in exchange for a weapons loadout that has a higher than average amount of excess heat.
Variants
- CDA-2B - The -2B variant of the Cicada is a simple upgrade that exchanges the Small Laser for a Flamer. This modification makes the Cicada extremely effective against infantry. BV (1.0) = 523, BV (2.0) = 626
- CDA-3C - The -3C Cicada is an attempt to allow the 'Mech to have a much greater reach with devastating results. To do this, the maximum speed has been reduced to 118.8 kph and the Medium Lasers have been replaced with two Machine Guns and the Small Laser has been replaced with a PPC. BV (1.0) = 656, BV (2.0) = 771
- CDA-3F - The -3F Cicada is one of the most advanced versions of this 'Mech and was designed following the Clan Invasion. The chassis has been constructed using Endo Steel construction techniques and the 'Mech is protected with six and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The -3F is powered by an extralight engine, can jump up to two hundred and forty meters, and carries a weapons loadout that appears to be a cross between the -2A and -3C models. The primary weapon is an ER PPC, which is backed up by two Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,202, BV (2.0) = 1,329
- CDA-3G - Based off of the same chassis as the 3F, the 3G trades in the PPC for an ER Large Laser, a Beagle Active Probe, and additional armor. BV = ???
- CDA-3M - The -3M upgrade of this older BattleMech uses some of the newest technology available in 3050. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine and the extra space has been used to upgrade the Small Laser to a Small Pulse Laser and also to add an Ultra Autocannon/5, as well as CASE to protect the 'Mech in the case of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 664, BV (2.0) = 812
- CDA-3MA - This variation of the 3M swaps the autocannon for a Snub-Nose PPC and additional armor. This version helps to introduce new technology to cadets. BV (2.0) = ???
- CDA-3P - An upgrade of the 3M, the 3P lowers the 'Mech's top speed to 119 km/h to upgrade the autocannon to a Heavy PPC. The lasers are replaced with four ER Medium Lasers. Additional armor is added, though not as much as with the 3MA. BV (2.0) = ???
Related OmniMechs
- Strider - Luthien Armor Works used the design of the Cicada as the basis for their Strider OmniMech.[2]
References
- ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, pp 7
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pg. 84