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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Colossus.JPG | |image=Colossus.JPG | ||
| − | |name=Colossus | + | |name=''Colossus'' |
|manufacturer=[[Omnitech Industries]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 172</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Omnitech Industries]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 172</ref> | ||
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=3066 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/662/colossus-cls-4s MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/662/colossus-cls-4s MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=CLS-4S | |model=CLS-4S | ||
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|introduced=[[3053]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/661/colossus-cl-p3 MUL online date for the original variant of the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |introduced=[[3053]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/661/colossus-cl-p3 MUL online date for the original variant of the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= 10,880,025 | + | |cost= 10,880,025 C-Bills |
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=95 | |mass=95 | ||
| − | |chassis=Colossus IXb | + | |chassis=[[Colossus IXb]] |
| − | |armor=Valiant Lamellor with [[CASE]] and [[Shield]]s | + | |armor=[[Valiant Lamellor]] with [[CASE]] and [[Shield]]s |
|engine=[[Pitban 285]] | |engine=[[Pitban 285]] | ||
|comsys=[[Neil 6000]] | |comsys=[[Neil 6000]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Colossus''''' was one of the first 'Mechs to use X-Pulse Lasers. Bethel Labs, the developers of the X-Pulse technology, wanted a demonstrator for their new technology. | + | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Colossus''''' was one of the first 'Mechs to use X-Pulse Lasers. Bethel Labs, the developers of the X-Pulse technology, wanted a demonstrator for their new technology. Omnitech Industries brushed off their ''Colossus'' design and the rest is history. |
Using a standard engine, [[Endo Steel]] chassis, and armor, the ''Colossus'' can take enormous amounts of damage. Though not a particularly fast 'Mech, it does move at the same rate as the ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' and other assault 'Mechs. In addition it has a 90 meter jump capability which can maneuver it out of trouble. | Using a standard engine, [[Endo Steel]] chassis, and armor, the ''Colossus'' can take enormous amounts of damage. Though not a particularly fast 'Mech, it does move at the same rate as the ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' and other assault 'Mechs. In addition it has a 90 meter jump capability which can maneuver it out of trouble. | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Colossus''' main armament is its Defiance Disintegrator [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X Autocannon]]. For long-range backup it carries two [[Large X-Pulse Laser| | + | The ''Colossus''' main armament is its [[LB 20-X AC#Defiance Disintegrator|Defiance Disintegrator]] [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X Autocannon]]. For long-range backup it carries two [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large X-Pulse Laser|Large Pulse Lasers with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]] and two Sutel Precision Line [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse Lasers with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]] for medium-range backup. A [[Small Shield]] was installed on each arm for better protection. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;CL-P3 : The original ''Colossus'' design, introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3053]], carried a standard [[AC/20]], and a [[ | + | *;CL-P3 : The original ''Colossus'' design, introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3053]], carried a standard [[AC/20]], and a [[large pulse laser]] teamed with a [[medium pulse laser]] in each arm. Like the updated version, this prototype could jump 90 meters. The armor protection remained the same, but it carried three [[Coolant Pod]]s in the right and left torsos instead of the shields that would later appear on the CLS-4S. BV (2.0) = 1,986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> |
| − | *;CLS-5S : This variant removes all weapons as well as the two shields and mounts an [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[PPC]] with [[PPC Capacitor|Capacitor]] in each arm. The LB 20-X AC is replaced with a [[Gauss | + | *;CLS-5S : This variant removes all weapons as well as the two shields and mounts an [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[PPC]] with [[PPC Capacitor|Capacitor]] in each arm. The LB 20-X AC is replaced with a [[Gauss rifle]]. It also mounts four [[Coolant Pod]]s, split evenly between its left and right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,415<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 281</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Colossus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Colossus Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Stable]] | ||
| + | * [[Design_Quirks#Low-Mounted_Arms_.5BBT.2C_AS.5D|Low-Mounted Arms]] | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Colossus CL-P3 RS3055Uu.jpg|Original CL-P3 ''Colossus'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]'' | ||
| + | Colossus.JPG|''Colossus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:16, 20 February 2024
- This article is about the 95-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Colossus.
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| Colossus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Omnitech Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3066[2] |
| Model | CLS-4S |
| Class | Assault |
| Introduced | 3053[3] |
| Cost | 10,880,025 C-Bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Chassis | Colossus IXb |
| Armor | Valiant Lamellor with CASE and Shields |
| Engine | Pitban 285 |
| Communications System | Neil 6000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Angst Clear View 2A |
| Heat Sinks | 13 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Chilton 600 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,932 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,396[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Colossus was one of the first 'Mechs to use X-Pulse Lasers. Bethel Labs, the developers of the X-Pulse technology, wanted a demonstrator for their new technology. Omnitech Industries brushed off their Colossus design and the rest is history.
Using a standard engine, Endo Steel chassis, and armor, the Colossus can take enormous amounts of damage. Though not a particularly fast 'Mech, it does move at the same rate as the Atlas and other assault 'Mechs. In addition it has a 90 meter jump capability which can maneuver it out of trouble.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Colossus' main armament is its Defiance Disintegrator LB 20-X Autocannon. For long-range backup it carries two Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Lasers with Bethel Labs X-Pulse and two Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Lasers with Bethel Labs X-Pulse for medium-range backup. A Small Shield was installed on each arm for better protection.
Variants[edit]
- CL-P3
- The original Colossus design, introduced in 3053, carried a standard AC/20, and a large pulse laser teamed with a medium pulse laser in each arm. Like the updated version, this prototype could jump 90 meters. The armor protection remained the same, but it carried three Coolant Pods in the right and left torsos instead of the shields that would later appear on the CLS-4S. BV (2.0) = 1,986[5]
- CLS-5S
- This variant removes all weapons as well as the two shields and mounts an ER Medium Laser and a PPC with Capacitor in each arm. The LB 20-X AC is replaced with a Gauss rifle. It also mounts four Coolant Pods, split evenly between its left and right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,415[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Colossus has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original CL-P3 Colossus from RS:3055Uu
Colossus from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 172
- ↑ MUL online date for the Colossus (BattleMech)
- ↑ MUL online date for the original variant of the Colossus (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 280
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 279
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 281
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Colossus Entry