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|image=Cudgel.JPG | |image=Cudgel.JPG | ||
| − | |name=Cudgel | + | |name=''Cudgel'' |
|manufacturer=[[Innovative Design Concepts]] | |manufacturer=[[Innovative Design Concepts]] | ||
|production year=3066 | |production year=3066 | ||
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|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|mass=80 | |mass=80 | ||
| − | |chassis=Wells 990 | + | |chassis=[[Wells 990]] |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=[[Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] |
| − | |engine=[[LTV 400 XL]] | + | |engine=[[LTV 400 XL Fusion Engine]] |
|comsys=[[Tek BattleCom]] | |comsys=[[Tek BattleCom]] | ||
|T&T=[[Dalban HiRez II]] | |T&T=[[Dalban HiRez II]] | ||
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|speed with TSM=97 | |speed with TSM=97 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *5x [[ | + | * 5x [[medium laser]]s |
| − | *4x [[ER | + | * 4x [[ER medium laser]]s |
*1x [[Small Laser]] | *1x [[Small Laser]] | ||
*1x [[Mace]] | *1x [[Mace]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Cudgel''''' is a [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]]. By using an [[XL | + | The '''''Cudgel''''' is a [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]]. By using an [[XL engine]], the designers kept the speed very high, on par with the ''[[Timber Wolf]]''. To make the ''Cudgel'' even more effective, the designers fitted it with [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. When the heat rises high enough and the TSM activates, the ''Cudgel'' can use the movement profile of a [[3025]] ''[[Wasp]]''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 167</ref> The TSM also makes the Claw and Mace more effective, doubling the damage the ''Cudgel'' inflicts when making a physical attack. To make sure the Claw and Mace are always available the ranged weapons are all mounted in the head and torso, freeing the arms for their close-combat duties. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Cudgel's'' main weapons are its [[Claw]] and its [[Mace]]. These two weapons allow it to deliver devastating close-combat attacks, especially when amplified by its [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. For ranged attacks the 'Mech is equipped with five Magna Mk | + | The ''Cudgel's'' main weapons are its [[Claw]] and its [[Mace]]. These two weapons allow it to deliver devastating close-combat attacks, especially when amplified by its [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. For ranged attacks the 'Mech is equipped with five [[Magna Mk II]] [[medium laser]]s, two of which protect its backside, and four [[Extended_Range_Medium_Laser#Magna_Mk_VI|Magna Mk VI]] [[ER medium laser]]s. As an afterthought, a single [[Small_Laser#Magna|Magna Mk I]] [[Small Laser]] was installed, which protects its backside as well. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;CDG-1B : IDC's original ''Cudgel'' design, introduced in [[3053]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/766/ MUL online date for the CDG-1B ''Cudgel'']''</ref>, had a top speed of 64 km/h and used [[MASC]] to boost speeds to | + | *;CDG-1B : IDC's original ''Cudgel'' design, introduced in [[3053]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/766/ MUL online date for the CDG-1B ''Cudgel'']''</ref>, had a top speed of 64 km/h and used [[MASC]] to boost speeds to 84 km/h. This allowed the ''Cudgel'' to bring its ten [[Machine Gun]]s and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s to bear on its foe. An [[SRM 6]] missile launcher was the only ranged weapon used by this version. BV (2.0)= 1,347 <ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 15</ref> |
| − | *;CDG-2B : This variant replaces the ten lasers with five | + | *;CDG-2B : This variant replaces the ten lasers with five ER medium lasers and a [[Streak SRM-6]] rack. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,714<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 272</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Cudgel'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Cudgel Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Keule'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KLE-1B'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Cudgel CDG-1B RS3055Uu.jpg|Original CDG-1B ''Cudgel'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]'' | |
| + | Cudgel.JPG|''Cudgel'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' | + | * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:30, 20 February 2024
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| Cudgel | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Innovative Design Concepts |
| Production Year | 3066[1] |
| Model | CDG-2A |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 22,444,169 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Chassis | Wells 990 |
| Armor | Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor |
| Engine | LTV 400 XL Fusion Engine |
| Communications System | Tek BattleCom |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban HiRez II |
| Heat Sinks | 11 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 86 km/h (97 km/h with TSM) |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,342 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,700[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Cudgel is a Solaris VII BattleMech. By using an XL engine, the designers kept the speed very high, on par with the Timber Wolf. To make the Cudgel even more effective, the designers fitted it with Triple Strength Myomer. When the heat rises high enough and the TSM activates, the Cudgel can use the movement profile of a 3025 Wasp.[3] The TSM also makes the Claw and Mace more effective, doubling the damage the Cudgel inflicts when making a physical attack. To make sure the Claw and Mace are always available the ranged weapons are all mounted in the head and torso, freeing the arms for their close-combat duties.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Cudgel's main weapons are its Claw and its Mace. These two weapons allow it to deliver devastating close-combat attacks, especially when amplified by its Triple Strength Myomer. For ranged attacks the 'Mech is equipped with five Magna Mk II medium lasers, two of which protect its backside, and four Magna Mk VI ER medium lasers. As an afterthought, a single Magna Mk I Small Laser was installed, which protects its backside as well.
Variants[edit]
- CDG-1B
- IDC's original Cudgel design, introduced in 3053[4], had a top speed of 64 km/h and used MASC to boost speeds to 84 km/h. This allowed the Cudgel to bring its ten Machine Guns and two Small Pulse Lasers to bear on its foe. An SRM 6 missile launcher was the only ranged weapon used by this version. BV (2.0)= 1,347 [5]
- CDG-2B
- This variant replaces the ten lasers with five ER medium lasers and a Streak SRM-6 rack. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,714[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Cudgel has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Charger - The Cudgel was made from a Charger chassis for close-range combat.
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Keule. The model code was accordingly changed to KLE-1B.
Gallery[edit]
Original CDG-1B Cudgel from RS:3055Uu
Cudgel from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Cudgel
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 271
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 167
- ↑ MUL online date for the CDG-1B Cudgel
- ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World 'Mech record sheets, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 272
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Cudgel Entry.