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* Plasma - This upgraded version may only be purchased by [[Taurian Concordat]] forces and their allies. It is more suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe. The "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a [[Plasma Rifle]], making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref name=TRO158 /><ref name=RSU /> | * Plasma - This upgraded version may only be purchased by [[Taurian Concordat]] forces and their allies. It is more suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe. The "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a [[Plasma Rifle]], making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref name=TRO158 /><ref name=RSU /> | ||
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| + | * Royal - The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], the standard engine was replaced with a [[XL Engine|Extra-Light version]]. The weight saving allowed the VTOL to carry an extra one and half tons of armor and two side-mounted [[Anti-Missile System]]s with a ton of reloads each, swap its trademark laser for an [[ER Large Laser|extended range model]] and add [[TAG]] for good measure. <ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg 169</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 22:11, 8 January 2010
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| Cyrano | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Paulina Weapons |
| Mission | Reconnaissance |
| Type | VTOL |
| Cost | 1,850,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Armor | Paulina DL Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | DAV 220 |
| Speed | 194 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 739[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 454[2] |
Contents
Description
The Cyrano was developed by the Star League in 2622. It was the heaviest VTOL in the SLDF. The plant that produced the vehicle on New Vandenberg was destroyed in 2840. Though this was thought to have been perpetrated by pirates financed by the Federated Suns, the Word of Blake informed the Taurian government that it was actually the actions of ComStar during Operation Holy Shroud. The Blakists offered to make it right by rebuilding the factory, which they did in time for new Cyranos to be produced in 3071.[3]
Capable of a stunning 194 km/h, the Cyrano is an incredibly fast scout. This capability is supplemented by its Beagle Active Probe, which has also made the Cyrano a good training vehicle. The downside is the VTOL's meager one ton of Ferro-Fibrous armor. While speed is normally the best defense for a VTOL, many pilots complained about the Cyrano's virtual inability to shield its internal systems.[3]
Armament
The Cyrano is armed with a single Fuersturm-C Large Laser, giving it respectable range and firepower.[3]
Variants
- ML - This variant was produced by Paulina for sale on the open market beginning in the early 3070s. The version lacks the Large Laser, but has a pair of Medium Lasers instead. They are supplemented by five Rocket Launcher 10s. The remaining half-ton is in additional armor.[3][4]
- Plasma - This upgraded version may only be purchased by Taurian Concordat forces and their allies. It is more suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe. The "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a Light Fusion Engine for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a Plasma Rifle, making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.[3][4]
- Royal - The upgraded model used by the SLDF Royal units, the standard engine was replaced with a Extra-Light version. The weight saving allowed the VTOL to carry an extra one and half tons of armor and two side-mounted Anti-Missile Systems with a ton of reloads each, swap its trademark laser for an extended range model and add TAG for good measure. [5]
References
- Combat Operations
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 169