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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Cronus.gif | + | |image = Cronus.gif |
| − | |name=Cronus | + | |name= ''Cronus'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Gilmour MilTech]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 72-73, "CNS-5M Cronus"</ref> | + | |manufacturer = [[Gilmour MilTech]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 72-73, "CNS-5M Cronus"</ref> |
| − | |production year=3060 | + | |production year = 3060 |
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4021/cronus-cns-5m/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4021/cronus-cns-5m/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=CNS-5M<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |model = CNS-5M<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |class=Medium | + | |class = Medium |
| − | |cost= 12,567,478 [[C- | + | |cost = 12,567,478 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type= BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=55 | + | |mass = 55 |
| − | |chassis=[[Earthwerk SHD II | + | |chassis = [[Earthwerk SHD II]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |armor=[[Maximillian 43]] | + | |armor = [[Maximillian 43]] with [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 330 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |engine = [[VOX 330 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Cipher ComSys1-C with C3 module]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |comsys = [[Cipher ComSys1-C with C3 module]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=14 [[ | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |speed=97.2<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |speed = 97.2<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Northrup 12000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | |jumpjets = [[Northrup 12000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = |
| − | 1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><br> | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><br> |
| − | 2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><br> |
| − | 1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER small laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><br> |
| − | 1x [[Streak SRM-4]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> | + | * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]]<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,437 | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,437 |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,579<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 111</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,579<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 111</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Cronus''''' was designed by [[Angus Gilmour]] to be a cost-effective [['Mech]] for use by mercenaries and small Periphery units using scrapped military equipment. After retiring from service with the [[Free Worlds League Military]] in the [[3rd Succession War]], Gilmour and many ex-technicians he recruited began working for the family business, [[Gilmour MilTech]], on his home planet [[Talitha]]. | + | The '''''Cronus''''' was designed by [[Angus Gilmour]] to be a cost-effective [['Mech]] for use by mercenaries and small Periphery units using scrapped military equipment. After retiring from service with the [[Free Worlds League Military]] in the [[3rd Succession War]], Gilmour and many ex-technicians he recruited began working for the family business, [[Gilmour MilTech]], on his home planet [[Talitha]]. While Gilmour MilTech would spend much of its time rebuilding and restoring wrecked equipment, technicians constructed small numbers of the ''Cronus'' with their free time. An inexpensive, hand-built design, the ''Cronus'' combines design aspects of many different 55-ton [[BattleMech]]s seen on the modern battlefield.<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The upgraded ''Cronus'' is built on a lightweight [[ | + | The upgraded ''Cronus'' is built on a lightweight [[Earthwerks SHD II]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[VOX 330]] [[XL engine]], providing a top speed of 97.2 km/h. This mobility is enhanced by six [[Northrup 12000]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. It is protected with 10.5 tons of [[Maximillian 43]] armor, with [[CASE]]. The ''Cronus'' is able to handle the heat from its weapons with 14 [[double heat sink]]s and is fitted with a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing it to be integrated into a C3 lance.<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
| − | The ''Cronus'' | + | The ''Cronus'' is armed with a [[Extended-Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Magna_Sunspot|Magna Sunspot]] [[ER PPC]] as its primary long ranged weapon, which is capable of delivering consistent damage at all of its range brackets. For close combat, two [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a single [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]] are mounted. Finally, to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, the ''Cronus'' carries a [[Harpoon-4S]] [[Streak SRM-4]].<ref name="TRO:3067p72+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;CNS-3M : An older variant of the ''Cronus'', the 3M uses all standard technologies that have been available to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[Introduction Year::3031]]<ref name="MUL2"/>. As its primary weapon, the 3M has a [[ | + | *; CNS-3M : An older variant of the ''Cronus'', the 3M uses all standard technologies that have been available to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[Introduction Year::3031]]<ref name="MUL2"/>. As its primary weapon, the 3M has a [[large laser]], which is backed up by three [[medium laser]]s and an [[SRM-4]] launcher. The 3M is slightly slower than the 5M, with a top speed of 86.4 km/h and it carries a price tag of 4,896,656 [[C-bill]]s, which is over 7,000,000 less than the 5M. BV (1.0) = 1,070<ref>[[Herb Beas]] has indicated ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' is in error in listing this variant as CNS-3M, rather than CRS-3M, per ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' and ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' (June 16, 2009; [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,53203.0.html CBT Forums]). (dead link)</ref> BV(2.0)=1,339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 110</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4020/cronus-cns-3m/ MUL online entry for the Cronus CNS-3M variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;CNS-TD9 : This ''Cronus'' variant was apparently built for the [[Word of Blake]] in [[Introduction Year::3072]]<ref name="MUL3"/>. It carries an [[ | + | *; CNS-TD9 : This ''Cronus'' variant was apparently built for the [[Word of Blake]] in [[Introduction Year::3072]]<ref name="MUL3"/>. It carries an [[improved C3 computer]], [[targeting computer]], and mounts [[stealth armor]] powered by a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. The TD9 is equipped with three [[small variable speed pulse laser]]s, and each hand has been replaced by a [[claw]]. A [[MASC]] system allows the ''Cronus'' to reach 120 km/h for short bursts. BV(2.0) = 978<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 112</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5680/cronus-cns-td9/ MUL online entry for the Cronus CNS-TD9 variant]''</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Cronus'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Cronus Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
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[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
[[Category:Melee BattleMechs|Cronus]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs|Cronus]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:41, 7 March 2024
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| Cronus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Gilmour MilTech[1] |
| Production Year | 3060[2] |
| Model | CNS-5M[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 12,567,478 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerk SHD II endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Maximillian 43 with CASE[1] |
| Engine | VOX 330 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Cipher ComSys1-C with C3 module[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark XII[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 97.2[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | Northrup 12000[1] |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,437 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,579[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Cronus was designed by Angus Gilmour to be a cost-effective 'Mech for use by mercenaries and small Periphery units using scrapped military equipment. After retiring from service with the Free Worlds League Military in the 3rd Succession War, Gilmour and many ex-technicians he recruited began working for the family business, Gilmour MilTech, on his home planet Talitha. While Gilmour MilTech would spend much of its time rebuilding and restoring wrecked equipment, technicians constructed small numbers of the Cronus with their free time. An inexpensive, hand-built design, the Cronus combines design aspects of many different 55-ton BattleMechs seen on the modern battlefield.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The upgraded Cronus is built on a lightweight Earthwerks SHD II endo steel chassis that carries a VOX 330 XL engine, providing a top speed of 97.2 km/h. This mobility is enhanced by six Northrup 12000 jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. It is protected with 10.5 tons of Maximillian 43 armor, with CASE. The Cronus is able to handle the heat from its weapons with 14 double heat sinks and is fitted with a C3 slave unit, allowing it to be integrated into a C3 lance.[1]
The Cronus is armed with a Magna Sunspot ER PPC as its primary long ranged weapon, which is capable of delivering consistent damage at all of its range brackets. For close combat, two Diverse Optics ER medium lasers and a single Diverse Optics ER small laser are mounted. Finally, to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, the Cronus carries a Harpoon-4S Streak SRM-4.[1]
Variants[edit]
- CNS-3M
- An older variant of the Cronus, the 3M uses all standard technologies that have been available to the Inner Sphere in 3031[4]. As its primary weapon, the 3M has a large laser, which is backed up by three medium lasers and an SRM-4 launcher. The 3M is slightly slower than the 5M, with a top speed of 86.4 km/h and it carries a price tag of 4,896,656 C-bills, which is over 7,000,000 less than the 5M. BV (1.0) = 1,070[5] BV(2.0)=1,339[6][4]
- CNS-TD9
- This Cronus variant was apparently built for the Word of Blake in 3072[7]. It carries an improved C3 computer, targeting computer, and mounts stealth armor powered by a Guardian ECM suite. The TD9 is equipped with three small variable speed pulse lasers, and each hand has been replaced by a claw. A MASC system allows the Cronus to reach 120 km/h for short bursts. BV(2.0) = 978[8][7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Cronus is subject to the following Design Quirk:[9]
Gallery[edit]
Original Cronus from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 72-73, "CNS-5M Cronus"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Cronus
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 111
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Cronus CNS-3M variant
- ↑ Herb Beas has indicated Historical: War of 3039 is in error in listing this variant as CNS-3M, rather than CRS-3M, per Technical Readout: 3067 and Record Sheets: 3067 (June 16, 2009; CBT Forums). (dead link)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 110
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Cronus CNS-TD9 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 112
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Cronus Entry.