Cuirass
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| Cuirass | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Standard BattleWorks[1] |
| Model | CRS-C1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarGuard II |
| Engine | GM 240 XL |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Robinson-Liberty Model 12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,301[2] |
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Description
Built on the same chassis as the Sentry and Watchman BattleMechs, the Cuirass is designed for the cavalry role. It's 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 isn't 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.
Armament
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.
Variants
The AFFS Department of the Quartermaster has requested a new version of the Cuirass with better heat dissipation, but as of 3086 this hasn't entered production.[1]
Notable Pilots
- Duke Aaron Sandoval, the leader of the Swordsworn faction, piloted a Cuirass from 3135 onwards.
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.
