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| − | | | + | | name = ''Copper'' |
| − | | | + | | model = CPK-65 |
| − | | Use = | + | | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]] (SecurityMech Division) |
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Use = [[SecurityMech]] |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |
| − | | | + | |mech type =IndustrialMech |
| − | | | + | |feet=2 |
| − | | | + | | cost = |
| − | | | + | | introduced = 3065 |
| − | | | + | | mass = 25 |
| − | *1x | + | | chassis = Unspecified |
| − | *2x | + | | engine = [[Coventry Hybrid 100]] [[fuel cell]] |
| − | | | + | | comsys = [[Cyclops P7 Dispatcher]] |
| − | | | + | | T&T = [[Cyclops 8B UrbanTrak]] [[advanced fire control]] |
| − | + | | speed = 64.8 | |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | armament = |
| + | *1x [[SRM-2]] | ||
| + | *2x [[Machine gun]]s | ||
| + | *2x [[Searchlight]]s | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 3 | ||
| + | | armor = [[Barrier Armor Rating#IndustrialMech Armor|Lexington Limited]] | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 325<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3994/copper-cpk-65-securitymech Copper CPK-65 SecurityMech - profile, includes battle value 2 and Introduction Date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 54 Copper CPK-19 SecurityMech - "Stats and Battle Value of the CPK-65 version of the Copper.</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Produced since the [[Star League Era]], the '''''Copper''''' is a series of [[IndustrialMech]]s produced by [[Coventry Metal Works]] which are designed exclusively for security duty. The CPK-65 has been a part of CMW's ''Peacemaker''-series of [[SecurityMech]]s since [[3065]], and the ''Copper'' was designed using many of the components from the ''[[Commando]]'' [[BattleMech]]. By lacking many BattleMech features and sharing parts, the cost of a ''Copper'' is half that of a ''Commando''.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 222-223, "Copper Profile"</ref> | |
| − | They | + | They are primarily used by civilian law enforcement, private security agencies, nobles, and corporations across the Lyran Alliance and other Successor States. They can be found more numerously in the Alliance's Coventry Province.<ref name=TROVA/> |
| − | As a [[SecurityMech]], rare by Interstellar Law, the ''Copper'' is primarily an anti-riot 'Mech, which can also act in security situations. | + | As a [[SecurityMech]], rare by Interstellar Law, the ''Copper'' is primarily an anti-riot 'Mech, which can also act in security situations. The 'Mech is powered by a 100-rated [[fuel cell]] engine, propelling it up to 64.8 km/h, but has no military-grade [[environmental sealing]]; this forces the pilot to wearing a gas mask, or air tank, or other some kind of personal protection if the area they're operating in has hazards in the air, or a lack thereof.<ref name=TROVA/> |
| − | The ' | + | The ''Copper'' production line came through the [[Jihad]] intact, but the [[Word of Blake]] did control them for a time.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 198</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Copper'' is armed with | + | The ''Copper'' is armed with a [[Coventry Twin-Tube]] [[SRM-2]] launcher in its left arm, which is typically loaded with [[tear gas]] ammunition. In its right arm, the 'Mech mounts two [[Coventry Autogun]] [[machine gun]]s with one ton of ammunition, most often rubber bullets for use in riot situations.<ref name=TROVA/><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 208</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * CPK-19 - Star League Era ''Copper'' | + | *; [[PM-6 Peacemaker (PoliceMech)#variants|PK-6 PeaceKeeper SecurityMech]]: The original design that the ''Copper''-series was spun-off from, the ''Peacekeeper'' was a [[fusion engine|fusion powered]] version of the ''Copper''.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised'', p. 228 Armed and Dangerous - "Deployment section described the CPK-19 briefly being the base model for entire Peacekeeper or Copper series of SecurityMechs.</ref> |
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| + | *; CPK-19 : This variant is the Star League Era ''Copper'', which was the original design first sold in [[2619]]. It differs from the CPK-65 only slightly, with its [[ICE]] power plant having no heat sinks, and two additional [[machine gun]]s, with ammunition, placed in the left arm instead of the [[SRM-2]]. Aside from those differences, the CPK-19 is identical to CPK-65. BV(2.0)=310<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 53 Copper CPK-19 SecurityMech - "Stats and Battle Value of the CPK-19 version of the Copper.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised'', p. 208 Deployment - "Deployment section described the CPK-19 briefly being the base model for entire Peacekeeper or Copper series of SecurityMechs.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3993/copper-cpk-19-securitymech MUL Profile for CPK-19 Copper SecurityMech - Introduction Date only]</ref> | ||
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| + | *; CPK-65KM : Created by [[Wechsel Royal Industrial Repair and Heavy Machining]] on [[Kaumberg]], this ''Copper'' variant replaces the [[machine gun]]s and ammo of the original with another [[SRM-2]] and ton of ammunition.<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 339<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 16</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Copper'' features the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Short)]] | ||
| + | * [[Poor Life Support]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Comparable Designs== | ||
| + | * GS-54 ''[[Guard]]'' - built by Ceres Metals (15 tons, quad chassis, two machine guns)<ref name=TROVA/> | ||
| + | * CCU-36 ''[[Pacifier]]'' - built by Alshain Weapons (30 tons)<ref name=TROVA/> | ||
| + | * ITW-80 ''[[Inquisitor (SecurityMech)|Inquisitor]]'' - built by Irian Technologies, Unlimited (35 tons)<ref name=TROVA/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Related Designs== | ||
| + | * ''[[Commando]]'' BattleMech | ||
| + | * ''[[PM-6 Peacemaker (PoliceMech)|Peacemaker]]'' PoliceMech | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The design is noted to have several earlier variants prior to the [[3065]] model of the ''Copper''. | + | * The design is noted to have several earlier variants prior to the [[3065]] model of the ''Copper''. Only the sole named variant,<ref name=TROVA/> CPK-19, has been given stats as of this writing.<ref>''Technical readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised.'', p. 208 Deployment - Section mentions the original model of the Copper, the CPK-19.</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Touring the Stars: Kaumberg]]'' | |
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Latest revision as of 16:14, 13 March 2023
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| Copper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works (SecurityMech Division) |
| Use | SecurityMech |
| Model | CPK-65 |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 3065 |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Unspecified |
| Armor | Lexington Limited |
| Engine | Coventry Hybrid 100 fuel cell |
| Communications System | Cyclops P7 Dispatcher |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops 8B UrbanTrak advanced fire control |
| Heat Sinks | 3 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 325[1][2] |
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Description[edit]
Produced since the Star League Era, the Copper is a series of IndustrialMechs produced by Coventry Metal Works which are designed exclusively for security duty. The CPK-65 has been a part of CMW's Peacemaker-series of SecurityMechs since 3065, and the Copper was designed using many of the components from the Commando BattleMech. By lacking many BattleMech features and sharing parts, the cost of a Copper is half that of a Commando.[3]
They are primarily used by civilian law enforcement, private security agencies, nobles, and corporations across the Lyran Alliance and other Successor States. They can be found more numerously in the Alliance's Coventry Province.[3]
As a SecurityMech, rare by Interstellar Law, the Copper is primarily an anti-riot 'Mech, which can also act in security situations. The 'Mech is powered by a 100-rated fuel cell engine, propelling it up to 64.8 km/h, but has no military-grade environmental sealing; this forces the pilot to wearing a gas mask, or air tank, or other some kind of personal protection if the area they're operating in has hazards in the air, or a lack thereof.[3]
The Copper production line came through the Jihad intact, but the Word of Blake did control them for a time.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Copper is armed with a Coventry Twin-Tube SRM-2 launcher in its left arm, which is typically loaded with tear gas ammunition. In its right arm, the 'Mech mounts two Coventry Autogun machine guns with one ton of ammunition, most often rubber bullets for use in riot situations.[3][5]
Variants[edit]
- PK-6 PeaceKeeper SecurityMech
- The original design that the Copper-series was spun-off from, the Peacekeeper was a fusion powered version of the Copper.[6]
- CPK-19
- This variant is the Star League Era Copper, which was the original design first sold in 2619. It differs from the CPK-65 only slightly, with its ICE power plant having no heat sinks, and two additional machine guns, with ammunition, placed in the left arm instead of the SRM-2. Aside from those differences, the CPK-19 is identical to CPK-65. BV(2.0)=310[7][8][9]
- CPK-65KM
- Created by Wechsel Royal Industrial Repair and Heavy Machining on Kaumberg, this Copper variant replaces the machine guns and ammo of the original with another SRM-2 and ton of ammunition.[10] BV (2.0) = 339[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Copper features the following Design Quirks:
Comparable Designs[edit]
- GS-54 Guard - built by Ceres Metals (15 tons, quad chassis, two machine guns)[3]
- CCU-36 Pacifier - built by Alshain Weapons (30 tons)[3]
- ITW-80 Inquisitor - built by Irian Technologies, Unlimited (35 tons)[3]
Related Designs[edit]
- Commando BattleMech
- Peacemaker PoliceMech
Notes[edit]
- The design is noted to have several earlier variants prior to the 3065 model of the Copper. Only the sole named variant,[3] CPK-19, has been given stats as of this writing.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ Copper CPK-65 SecurityMech - profile, includes battle value 2 and Introduction Date.
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 54 Copper CPK-19 SecurityMech - "Stats and Battle Value of the CPK-65 version of the Copper.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, pp. 222-223, "Copper Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 198
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 208
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 228 Armed and Dangerous - "Deployment section described the CPK-19 briefly being the base model for entire Peacekeeper or Copper series of SecurityMechs.
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 53 Copper CPK-19 SecurityMech - "Stats and Battle Value of the CPK-19 version of the Copper.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 208 Deployment - "Deployment section described the CPK-19 briefly being the base model for entire Peacekeeper or Copper series of SecurityMechs.
- ↑ MUL Profile for CPK-19 Copper SecurityMech - Introduction Date only
- ↑ Touring the Stars: Kaumberg, p. 13
- ↑ Touring the Stars: Kaumberg, p. 16
- ↑ Technical readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised., p. 208 Deployment - Section mentions the original model of the Copper, the CPK-19.