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== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Cuirass'' main armament is the [[Rotary AC/5]] carried in the right arm. Identical to the weapon used on the ''[[Legionnaire]]'' and ''[[Blade]]'' BattleMechs, this weapon can easily knock smaller opponents right off their feet. Three tons of ammunition keeps the ''Cuirass'' fighting for a long time. Unlike the ''Legionnaire'' the ''Cuirass'' can close with an enemy unit and finish it off with either its [[ER Medium Laser]] or (if it needs to cool down) the two ton Sword mounted in the right arm.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26+"/>
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The ''Cuirass'' main armament is the [[Rotary AC/5]] carried in the left arm. Identical to the weapon used on the ''[[Legionnaire]]'' and ''[[Blade]]'' BattleMechs, this weapon can easily knock smaller opponents right off their feet. Three tons of ammunition keeps the ''Cuirass'' fighting for a long time. Unlike the ''Legionnaire'' the ''Cuirass'' can close with an enemy unit and finish it off with either its [[ER Medium Laser]] or (if it needs to cool down) the two ton Sword mounted in the right arm.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==

Revision as of 09:30, 16 May 2018

Cuirass
Cuirass
Production information
Manufacturer Robinson Standard BattleWorks[1]
Production Year 3086[2]
Model CDR-1X[1]
Class Medium
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 Endo Steel[1]
Armor StarGuard II[1]
Engine GM 240 XL[1]
Communications System Achernar Electronics HICS-15[1]
Targeting Tracking System Federated Hunter Type 3[1]
Heat Sinks 10[1]
Speed 97[1] km/h
Jump Jets Robinson-Liberty Model 12[1]
Armament

1x RAC/5[1]
1x ER Medium Laser[1]
1x Sword[1]

BV (2.0) 1,301[1][2]


Description

Built on the same chassis as the Sentry and Watchman BattleMechs, the Cuirass is designed for the cavalry role. Its higher ground speed allows it to quickly strike at an enemy formation's flanks and withdraw. Though slower than lighter cavalry units, the 180 meter jump range offsets this disadvantage. To make room for the weapons and engine, the Cuirass uses an XL Gyro, XL Engine, and Endo Steel construction. Though the autocannon ammunition is protected by CASE, pilots should remember that the eight tons of armor is not enough to stop heavy weapons fire. The use of the extralight engine and gyro also make the 'Mech vulnerable to penetrating armor shots. Another drawback is the use of single heat sinks on the 'Mech. Though this reduces cost, MechWarriors who are careless with their heat management can quickly find themselves shut down.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The Cuirass main armament is the Rotary AC/5 carried in the left arm. Identical to the weapon used on the Legionnaire and Blade BattleMechs, this weapon can easily knock smaller opponents right off their feet. Three tons of ammunition keeps the Cuirass fighting for a long time. Unlike the Legionnaire the Cuirass can close with an enemy unit and finish it off with either its ER Medium Laser or (if it needs to cool down) the two ton Sword mounted in the right arm.[1]

Variants

Notable Pilots

Notes

This 'Mech was introduced in MechWarrior: Age of Destruction as Duke Aaron Sandoval's BattleMech, but wasn't given stats or fluff information until Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental.

'Mech Gallery

References

  1. 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 Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, pp. 26-27, "CDR-1X Cuirass"
  2. 2.0 2.1 online entry for the Cuirass
  3. 3.0 3.1 /MUL online entry for the Cuirass CDR-2BC3 variant
  4. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 103
  5. 5.0 5.1 /MUL online entry for the Cuirass CDR-2X variant
  6. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 104

Bibliography