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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Copperhead.JPG | |image= Copperhead.JPG | ||
| − | |name=Copperhead | + | |name=''Copperhead'' |
|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | ||
|production year=3065 | |production year=3065 | ||
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|model=CPR-HD-003 | |model=CPR-HD-003 | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 6,392,490 C- | + | |cost= 6,392,490 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=Castelli 211CTC | + | |chassis=[[Castelli 211CTC]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=[[ArcShield Reflective]] |
| − | |engine=[[GM 180 XL]] | + | |engine=[[GM 180]] [[XL engine]] with [[supercharger]] |
|comsys=[[Garret T-11B]] | |comsys=[[Garret T-11B]] | ||
|T&T=[[Federated Hunter]] | |T&T=[[Federated Hunter]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=13 [[ | + | |heat sinks=13 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=97 | |speed=97 | ||
|jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q-EX]] | |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q-EX]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
*1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | ||
| − | *1x [[Medium X-Pulse | + | *1x [[Medium X-Pulse laser]] |
| − | *3x [[ER | + | *3x [[ER medium laser]]s |
*1x [[Magshot]] | *1x [[Magshot]] | ||
|BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> | |BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> | ||
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First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena [['Mech]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/690/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' CPR-HD-002]''</ref> | First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena [['Mech]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/690/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' CPR-HD-002]''</ref> | ||
| − | The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Brendon Frazer]] piloted his Copperhead, the ''Silver Snake'', into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissioned [[Solaris Arms]] to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's [[Experimental Technology| | + | The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Brendon Frazer]] piloted his ''Copperhead'', the ''Silver Snake'', into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissioned [[Solaris Arms]] to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's expensive [[Experimental Technology|experimental weaponry]] forced them to allow sales to other interested parties. The [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] snapped up a number of these original CPR-HD-002 models.<ref name=TRO130>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref> |
| − | While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original Durallex plating with ArcShield [[ | + | While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original [[Durallex]] [[ferro-fibrous]] plating with [[ArcShield]] [[laser reflective armor]] to enhance its endurance against the large volume of energy weapons carried by Arena 'Mechs. Already a relatively speedy design, the addition of a [[supercharger]] enhanced its ground speed, though its extremely short jumping distance was left untouched; instead it was retained to expand a pilot's options in tight terrain. An extra [[double heat sink]], bringing the total to 13, is still not enough to keep up with the increased heat produced by the CPR-HD-003's advanced [[laser]] weaponry. To allow the designers to squeeze in the new systems, a cramped [[small cockpit]] is used, which is less of a liability in the short duration arena battles than on an actual battlefield.<ref name=TRO130/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Copperhead's main weapon is a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[ | + | The ''Copperhead''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon is a [[Sutel Precision Line (Medium X-Pulse laser)|Sutel Precision Line]] [[medium X-Pulse laser]] mounted in the left arm, backed up by three torso-mounted [[Diverse Optics (ER medium laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s. A single [[Holly]] [[Streak SRM-4]] in the right arm and a head-mounted [[Poland Main Model C]] [[Magshot]] provide a nasty surprise at close range, with a ton of reloads carried for each.<ref name=TRO130/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;CPR-HD-002 : The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's supercharger and small cockpit. Instead of the | + | *; CPR-HD-002 : The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's [[supercharger]] and [[small cockpit]]. Instead of the [[laser reflective armor]], it was fitted with [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and carried only 12 [[double heat sink]]s. The weapons loadout consisted of four [[medium laser]]s, a [[small pulse laser]], a standard [[SRM-4]], and a [[One-Shot]] [[Streak SRM-2]].<ref name=TRO130 /><ref> This is a retcon from the original variant in ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''. See ''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,46863.0.html CPR-HD-002 Copperhead]''. (dead link)</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 763<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 217</ref> |
| − | *;CPR-HD-004 : This version removes the [[jump jet]]s in favor of one more ton of armor.<ref name=TRO130 />BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> | + | *; CPR-HD-004 : This version removes the [[jump jet]]s in favor of one more ton of armor.<ref name=TRO130/> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Copperhead'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Copperhead Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Copperhead Pilots]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Kupferkopf'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KPR-KP-002'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Copperhead_The_Reaches.PNG|Original ''Copperhead'' from ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' | ||
| + | Copperhead.JPG|''Copperhead'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' | + | * ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:18, 20 February 2024
- This article is about the 30-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Copperhead.
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| Copperhead | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Solaris Arms |
| Production Year | 3065[1] |
| Model | CPR-HD-003 |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 3054 |
| Cost | 6,392,490 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Castelli 211CTC |
| Armor | ArcShield Reflective |
| Engine | GM 180 XL engine with supercharger |
| Communications System | Garret T-11B |
| Targeting Tracking System | Federated Hunter |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Luxor 2/Q-EX |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 830[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,117[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
First produced in late fall of 3054, the Copperhead is a finely honed arena 'Mech.[4]
The design rose to fame when Silver Dragons Stables MechWarrior Brendon Frazer piloted his Copperhead, the Silver Snake, into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissioned Solaris Arms to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's expensive experimental weaponry forced them to allow sales to other interested parties. The Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery snapped up a number of these original CPR-HD-002 models.[5]
While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original Durallex ferro-fibrous plating with ArcShield laser reflective armor to enhance its endurance against the large volume of energy weapons carried by Arena 'Mechs. Already a relatively speedy design, the addition of a supercharger enhanced its ground speed, though its extremely short jumping distance was left untouched; instead it was retained to expand a pilot's options in tight terrain. An extra double heat sink, bringing the total to 13, is still not enough to keep up with the increased heat produced by the CPR-HD-003's advanced laser weaponry. To allow the designers to squeeze in the new systems, a cramped small cockpit is used, which is less of a liability in the short duration arena battles than on an actual battlefield.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Copperhead's main weapon is a Sutel Precision Line medium X-Pulse laser mounted in the left arm, backed up by three torso-mounted Diverse Optics ER medium lasers. A single Holly Streak SRM-4 in the right arm and a head-mounted Poland Main Model C Magshot provide a nasty surprise at close range, with a ton of reloads carried for each.[5]
Variants[edit]
- CPR-HD-002
- The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's supercharger and small cockpit. Instead of the laser reflective armor, it was fitted with ferro-fibrous armor and carried only 12 double heat sinks. The weapons loadout consisted of four medium lasers, a small pulse laser, a standard SRM-4, and a One-Shot Streak SRM-2.[5][6] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 763[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Copperhead has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Kupferkopf. The model code was accordingly changed to KPR-KP-002.
Gallery[edit]
Original Copperhead from Solaris: The Reaches
Copperhead from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Copperhead (BattleMech) CPR-HD-003
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 218
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Copperhead (BattleMech) CPR-HD-002
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130
- ↑ This is a retcon from the original variant in Solaris: The Reaches. See CPR-HD-002 Copperhead. (dead link)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 217
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 219
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Copperhead Entry