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{{otheruses|the 50-ton BattleMech|other uses|Centurion}}
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''This article is about the [[BattleMech]]. For the [[aerospace fighter]], see [[Centurion (Aerospace Fighter class)]]. For the [[Marian Hegemony]] military rank see [[Centurion (rank)]]. For the [[OmniMech]] see [[Centurion (OmniMech)]].''
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[[Alphard Trading Corporation]]
 
[[Alphard Trading Corporation]]
 
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[[Corean Enterprises]]<ref name=TRSWp76f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 76–77: "CN9-A Centurion"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
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[[Corean Enterprises]] (9-A/9-AH/9-AL)<ref name=TRSWp76f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 76–77: "CN9-A Centurion"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
 
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[[Jalastar Aerospace]]
 
[[Jalastar Aerospace]]
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*; CN9-AL : The AL variant is an attempt to reduce the ammunition dependency of the 'Mech. First fielded in [[2915]] it achieves this is by replacing the [[AC/10]] with both a [[large laser]] and a [[small laser]] in the right arm. Additionally, six heat sinks were added to the design as were two and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRSWp76f /><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 887;<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,057<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 120</ref>
 
*; CN9-AL : The AL variant is an attempt to reduce the ammunition dependency of the 'Mech. First fielded in [[2915]] it achieves this is by replacing the [[AC/10]] with both a [[large laser]] and a [[small laser]] in the right arm. Additionally, six heat sinks were added to the design as were two and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRSWp76f /><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 887;<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,057<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 120</ref>
  
*; CN9-D : The D variant of the ''Centurion'', introduced in [[3049]], is the first of many upgrades using [[Star League]] technology. The chassis was reengineered to use [[endo steel]] construction techniques, and the power plant was changed from the standard engine to a [[GM 300 XL|GM 300]] [[extralight engine]], increasing its maximum speed to 97.2 km/h. Finally, the weapons were upgraded, with The [[AC/10]] was swapped for a [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X AC/10]] and an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system was added to the [[LRM-10]] launcher. The two [[medium laser]]s were retained, although whether the rear-facing laser has been switched to facing forward is a matter of pilot preference.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 940;<ref name=CO127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,130<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 55</ref>
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*; CN9-D : The D variant of the ''Centurion'', introduced in [[3049]], is the first of many upgrades using [[Star League]] technology. The chassis was reengineered to use [[endo steel]] construction techniques, and the power plant was changed from the standard engine to a [[GM 300]] [[extralight engine]], increasing its maximum speed to 97.2 km/h. Finally, the weapons were upgraded, with The [[AC/10]] was swapped for a [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X AC/10]] and an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system was added to the [[LRM-10]] launcher. The two [[medium laser]]s were retained, although whether the rear-facing laser has been switched to facing forward is a matter of pilot preference.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 940;<ref name=CO127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,130<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 55</ref>
  
 
*; CN9-Da : Introduced in [[3076]], this field expedient refit removes the [[LB-X AC/10]] and replaces it with a standard [[AC/5]]. The use of [[precision ammunition]] and a [[targeting computer]] makes each shot count. BV (2.0) = 1,035<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 76</ref>
 
*; CN9-Da : Introduced in [[3076]], this field expedient refit removes the [[LB-X AC/10]] and replaces it with a standard [[AC/5]]. The use of [[precision ammunition]] and a [[targeting computer]] makes each shot count. BV (2.0) = 1,035<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 76</ref>
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*; CN9-D3 : The CN9-D3 variant, introduced in [[3052]], is identical to the CN9-D ''Centurion'' with one exceptional difference. The D3 uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to increase its top speed up to 118.8 km/h while it is running hot. BV (1.0) = 968;<ref name=CO127/> BV (2.0) = 1,264<ref name=MUL77>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 77</ref>
 
*; CN9-D3 : The CN9-D3 variant, introduced in [[3052]], is identical to the CN9-D ''Centurion'' with one exceptional difference. The D3 uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to increase its top speed up to 118.8 km/h while it is running hot. BV (1.0) = 968;<ref name=CO127/> BV (2.0) = 1,264<ref name=MUL77>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 77</ref>
  
*; CN9-D3D : The D3D variant of this 'Mech is a potent long-range sniper, first built in [[3060]]. It uses the same chassis and engine (a [[Vlar 300 XL]] and not the GM model<ref name=mtodp4>''MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction'', p4</ref> combination as the D3 variant but uses [[MASC]] to augment its movement to give it a maximum speed of 129.6 km/h. The primary weapon on the D3D is a [[light Gauss rifle]], with an [[LRM-10]] for added long range assistance, and an [[ER medium laser]] for close range combat. This is all protected with eight tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. BV (1.0) = 1,028;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 55</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,266{{cn}}
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*; CN9-D3D : The D3D variant of this 'Mech is a potent long-range sniper, first built in [[3060]]. It uses the same chassis and engine combination as the D3 variant but uses [[MASC]] to augment its movement to give it a maximum speed of 129.6 km/h. The primary weapon on the D3D is a [[light Gauss rifle]], with an [[LRM-10]] for added long range assistance, and an [[ER medium laser]] for close range combat. This is all protected with eight tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. BV (1.0) = 1,028;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 55</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,266{{cn}}
  
 
*; CN9-D4D : The D4D ''Centurion'' is almost identical to the D3D variant with two major modifications. Produced in [[3066]], the engine has been replaced with a smaller model to make more room for weapons on the 'Mech, allowing the [[LRM-10]] to be upgraded to an [[LRM-15]] with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater long-range support capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,034;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 56</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,306{{cn}}
 
*; CN9-D4D : The D4D ''Centurion'' is almost identical to the D3D variant with two major modifications. Produced in [[3066]], the engine has been replaced with a smaller model to make more room for weapons on the 'Mech, allowing the [[LRM-10]] to be upgraded to an [[LRM-15]] with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater long-range support capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,034;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 56</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,306{{cn}}
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*; CN9-D9 : Built by [[Jalastar Aerospace]] in [[3071]] as a testbed for newer technologies, the D9 modifies the D. It utilizes [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor, and upgrades the amount of protection to the specifications of the D5. It also mounts a [[compact gyro]], though the design does little to utilize the space that is made available. The [[LB 10-X AC]] is replaced with a [[plasma rifle]], which is fed by a two-ton ammo bin. Like the upgrade to the D5, the D9 mounts two [[ER medium laser]]s in the chest and upgrades to [[double heat sink]]s. Perhaps the most notable upgrade, however, is the inclusion of torso-mounted [[jump jet]]s that enable the ''Centurion'' to leap up to 180 meters at a time.  The heavier armor and bulky jump jets gives these ''Centurions'' a heftier look, causing some observers to mistake them for brand-new 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 1,638<ref name=MUL77/>
 
*; CN9-D9 : Built by [[Jalastar Aerospace]] in [[3071]] as a testbed for newer technologies, the D9 modifies the D. It utilizes [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor, and upgrades the amount of protection to the specifications of the D5. It also mounts a [[compact gyro]], though the design does little to utilize the space that is made available. The [[LB 10-X AC]] is replaced with a [[plasma rifle]], which is fed by a two-ton ammo bin. Like the upgrade to the D5, the D9 mounts two [[ER medium laser]]s in the chest and upgrades to [[double heat sink]]s. Perhaps the most notable upgrade, however, is the inclusion of torso-mounted [[jump jet]]s that enable the ''Centurion'' to leap up to 180 meters at a time.  The heavier armor and bulky jump jets gives these ''Centurions'' a heftier look, causing some observers to mistake them for brand-new 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 1,638<ref name=MUL77/>
  
*; CN9-H : Developed by [[Franz Zimmerman]] at the [[Marian Hegemony]]'s first 'Mech production plant in [[3077]], this variant uses "primitive" technology. Though the larger [[primitive engine]] takes up more room than a Succession Wars-era model and the nine tons of [[primitive armor]] don't provide as much protection as the CN9-A model, the [[LB 10-X AC]] and quintet of [[RL-10]]s provide excellent firepower. A single [[medium laser]] rounds out the armament. [[Marian Arms Incorporated]] and the [[Alphard Trading Corporation]] are apparently using this primitive line to boost the Hegemony's technology base. BV (2.0) = 848<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 5</ref>
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*; CN9-H : Developed by [[Franz Zimmerman]] at the [[Marian Hegemony]]'s first 'Mech production plant in [[3077]], this variant uses [[:Category:Primitive Technology|"primitive" technology]]. Though the larger [[primitive engine]] takes up more room than a Succession Wars-era model and the nine tons of [[primitive armor]] don't provide as much protection as the CN9-A model, the [[LB 10-X AC]] and quintet of [[RL-10]]s provide excellent firepower. A single [[medium laser]] rounds out the armament. [[Marian Arms Incorporated]] and the [[Alphard Trading Corporation]] are apparently using this primitive line to boost the Hegemony's technology base. BV (2.0) = 848<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 5</ref>
  
 
*; CN9-H2 : The production version of the Marian Hegemony's primitive ''Centurion'' is built on an [[IndustrialMech]] chassis. It can function as well as a [[Succession Wars]]-era ''Centurion'', but only on planets with a breathable atmosphere because it lacks [[environmental sealing]]. In addition, though it has nine tons of [[industrial armor]], it lacks an [[ejection seat]] and [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Like the CN9-H it carries an [[LB 10-X AC]], five [[RL-10]]s, and two [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 799<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 45</ref>
 
*; CN9-H2 : The production version of the Marian Hegemony's primitive ''Centurion'' is built on an [[IndustrialMech]] chassis. It can function as well as a [[Succession Wars]]-era ''Centurion'', but only on planets with a breathable atmosphere because it lacks [[environmental sealing]]. In addition, though it has nine tons of [[industrial armor]], it lacks an [[ejection seat]] and [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition. Like the CN9-H it carries an [[LB 10-X AC]], five [[RL-10]]s, and two [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 799<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 45</ref>
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''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Call to Arms|''MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms'' Expansion Pack]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Call to Arms|''MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms'' Expansion Pack]]:''
 
*; CN9-P: This melee-focused version of the ''Centurion'' introduced in [[3027]] retains the [[AC/10]] and one [[medium laser]] of the CN9-A, dropping the second laser and reducing the LRM rack to a stream firing [[LRM-5]] to free up the weight to carry a [[Mace|medium mace]] in its left hand.<ref name=MW5CtA>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms''</ref>
 
*; CN9-P: This melee-focused version of the ''Centurion'' introduced in [[3027]] retains the [[AC/10]] and one [[medium laser]] of the CN9-A, dropping the second laser and reducing the LRM rack to a stream firing [[LRM-5]] to free up the weight to carry a [[Mace|medium mace]] in its left hand.<ref name=MW5CtA>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms''</ref>
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
*; CN9-ON (LGD): Another melee-focused version of the ''Centurion'' replaces the [[AC/10]] dropping the lasers with a LBX/10 and one Snub Nose PPC located in the right arm. A second Snub nose PPC is located in the torso.  A shield is carried on the left arm providing additional shielding.
 
 
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