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| − | * CDA-2B - The -2B variant of the ''Cicada'' is a simple upgrade that exchanges the [[small laser]] for a [[flamer]]. This modification makes the ''Cicada'' extremely effective against infantry. BV (1.0) = 523 | + | * CDA-2B - The -2B variant of the ''Cicada'' is a simple upgrade that exchanges the [[small laser]] for a [[flamer]]. This modification makes the ''Cicada'' extremely effective against infantry. BV (1.0) = 523, BV (2.0) = 626 |
| − | * CDA-3C - The -3C ''Cicada'' is an attempt to allow the 'Mech to have a much greater reach with devastating results. To do this, the maximum speed has been reduced to 118.8 kph and the medium lasers have been replaced with two [[Machine Gun]]s and the small laser has been replaced with a [[PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 656 | + | * CDA-3C - The -3C ''Cicada'' is an attempt to allow the 'Mech to have a much greater reach with devastating results. To do this, the maximum speed has been reduced to 118.8 kph and the medium lasers have been replaced with two [[Machine Gun]]s and the small laser has been replaced with a [[PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 656, BV (2.0) = 771 |
| − | * CDA-3F - The -3F ''Cicada'' is one of the most advanced versions of this 'Mech. The chassis has been constructed using [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques and the 'Mech is protected with six and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The -3F is powered by an extralight engine, can jump up to two hundred and forty meters, and carries a weapons loadout that appears to be a cross between the -2A and -3C models. The primary weapon is an [[ER PPC]], which is backed up by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = | + | * CDA-3F - The -3F ''Cicada'' is one of the most advanced versions of this 'Mech. The chassis has been constructed using [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques and the 'Mech is protected with six and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The -3F is powered by an extralight engine, can jump up to two hundred and forty meters, and carries a weapons loadout that appears to be a cross between the -2A and -3C models. The primary weapon is an [[ER PPC]], which is backed up by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,202, BV (2.0) = 1,329 |
| − | * CDA-3M - The -3M upgrade of this older BattleMech uses some of the newest technology available in [[3050]]. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine and the extra space has been used to upgrade the small laser to a [[Small Pulse Laser]] and also to add an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]], as well as [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech in the case of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 664 | + | * CDA-3M - The -3M upgrade of this older BattleMech uses some of the newest technology available in [[3050]]. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine and the extra space has been used to upgrade the small laser to a [[Small Pulse Laser]] and also to add an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]], as well as [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech in the case of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 664, BV (2.0) = 812 |
Revision as of 23:18, 1 August 2007
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| Cicada | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | HartfordCo |
| Model | CDA-2A |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Hartford 300 |
| Armor | 3/Star Slab |
| Engine | Pitban 320 |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 567 |
| BV (2.0) | 659 |
Contents
Description
The Cicada was built in 2840 by HartfordCo in an attempt to capitalize on the growing need for BattleMechs. HartfordCo built the Cicada to compete directly against the Locust. The 'Mech was designed around a similar doctrine of speed and had a top speed of 129.6 kph. The Cicada design did eventually encounter some unforeseen problems that sullied the reputation of the 'Mech. Primary among these was a critical flaw in the design of the heat sinks used that could cause severe heat management concerns and could even lead to an inadvertent shutdown in a combat situation.
Armament
The Cicada is armed with two Magna Medium Lasers and a single Magna Small Laser. These weapons give the Cicada independence from logistical support lines when necessary, in exchange for a weapons loadout that has a higher than average amount of excess heat.
Variants
- CDA-2B - The -2B variant of the Cicada is a simple upgrade that exchanges the small laser for a flamer. This modification makes the Cicada extremely effective against infantry. BV (1.0) = 523, BV (2.0) = 626
- CDA-3C - The -3C Cicada is an attempt to allow the 'Mech to have a much greater reach with devastating results. To do this, the maximum speed has been reduced to 118.8 kph and the medium lasers have been replaced with two Machine Guns and the small laser has been replaced with a PPC. BV (1.0) = 656, BV (2.0) = 771
- CDA-3F - The -3F Cicada is one of the most advanced versions of this 'Mech. The chassis has been constructed using Endo Steel construction techniques and the 'Mech is protected with six and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The -3F is powered by an extralight engine, can jump up to two hundred and forty meters, and carries a weapons loadout that appears to be a cross between the -2A and -3C models. The primary weapon is an ER PPC, which is backed up by two ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,202, BV (2.0) = 1,329
- CDA-3M - The -3M upgrade of this older BattleMech uses some of the newest technology available in 3050. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine and the extra space has been used to upgrade the small laser to a Small Pulse Laser and also to add an Ultra Autocannon/5, as well as CASE to protect the 'Mech in the case of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 664, BV (2.0) = 812