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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 30-ton BattleMech|other uses|Copperhead}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image= Copperhead.JPG |image= Copperhead.JPG − |name=''Copperhead'' + |name=Copperhead |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] − |production year=3065 − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/691/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' CPR-HD-003]''</ref> − |introduced=[[3054]] |model=CPR-HD-003 |model=CPR-HD-003 |class=Light |class=Light − |cost= 6,392,490 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 6,463,990 C-bills − |Tech Base= Inner Sphere − |mech type= BattleMech |mass=30 |mass=30 − |chassis=[[Castelli 211CTC]] + |chassis=Castelli 211CTC − |armor=[[ArcShield Reflective]] + |armor=ArcShield [[Laser Reflective Armor|Reflective]] − |engine=[[GM 180]] [[XL engine]] with [[supercharger]] + |engine=GM 180 [[XL Engine|XL]] w/ [[Supercharger]] − |comsys=[[Garret T-11B]] − |T&T=[[Federated Hunter]] − |heat sinks=13 [[double heat sink]]s |speed=97 |speed=97 − |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q-EX]] + |jumpjets=Luxor 2/Q-EX |armament= |armament= − *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] + *1x[[Streak SRM-4]] − *1x [[Medium X-Pulse laser]] + *1x[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] − *3x [[ER medium laser]]s + *3x[[ER Medium Laser]]s − *1x [[Magshot]] + *1x[[Magshot]] |BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> |BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> − |BV (2.0)=1,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 218</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 218</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena [['Mech]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/690/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' CPR-HD-002]''</ref> + First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena 'Mech. − The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Brendon Frazer]] piloted his ''Copperhead'', the ''Silver Snake'', into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissioned [[Solaris Arms]] to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's expensive [[Experimental Technology|experimental weaponry]] forced them to allow sales to other interested parties. The [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] snapped up a number of these original CPR-HD-002 models.<ref name=TRO130>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref> + The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] Brendon Frazer piloted his Copperhead, the ''Silver Snake,'' into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissionied [[Solaris Arms]] to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's [[Experimental Technology|expensive experimental weaponry]] forced them to allow sales to other interested parties, with the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] snapping up a number of the original CPR-HD-002 models. <ref name=TRO130>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref> − While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original [[Durallex]] [[ferro-fibrous]] plating with [[ArcShield]] [[laser reflective armor]] to enhance its endurance against the large volume of energy weapons carried by Arena 'Mechs. Already a relatively speedy design, the addition of a [[supercharger]] enhanced its ground speed, though its extremely short jumping distance was left untouched; instead it was retained to expand a pilot's options in tight terrain. An extra [[double heat sink]], bringing the total to 13, is still not enough to keep up with the increased heat produced by the CPR-HD-003's advanced [[laser]] weaponry. To allow the designers to squeeze in the new systems, a cramped [[small cockpit]] is used, which is less of a liability in the short duration arena battles than on an actual battlefield.<ref name=TRO130/> + While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original Durallex plating with ArcShield [[Reflective Armor]] to enhance it endurance against the large volume of energy weapon armed Arena 'Mechs. Already a relatively speedy design, the addition of a [[Supercharger]] only enhances it ground speed, though its extremely short jumping distance was neither improved or removed, retained to expand a pilot's options in tight terrain. An extra [[Double Heat Sink]], bringing the total to thirteen, however doesn't keep up with the increased heat produced by the CPR-HD-003's advanced [[laser]] weaponry. Allowing the designers to squeeze in the new systems, a cramped [[Small Cockpit]] is used, less of a liability in the short duration arena battles than on an actual battlefield. <ref name=TRO130/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Copperhead''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon is a [[Sutel Precision Line (Medium X-Pulse laser)|Sutel Precision Line]] [[medium X-Pulse laser]] mounted in the left arm, backed up by three torso-mounted [[Diverse Optics (ER medium laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s. A single [[Holly]] [[Streak SRM-4]] in the right arm and a head-mounted [[Poland Main Model C]] [[Magshot]] provide a nasty surprise at close range, with a ton of reloads carried for each.<ref name=TRO130/> + The ''Copperhead'''s main weapon is a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] mounted on the left arm, backed up by three torso-mounted [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A single Holly [[Streak SRM-4]] in the right arm and a head-mounted Poland Main Model C [[Magshot]] provide a nasty surprise at close range, with a ton of reloads carried for each.<ref name=TRO130/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; CPR-HD-002 : The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's [[supercharger]] and [[small cockpit]]. Instead of the [[laser reflective armor]], it was fitted with [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and carried only 12 [[double heat sink]]s. The weapons loadout consisted of four [[medium laser]]s, a [[small pulse laser]], a standard [[SRM-4]], and a [[One-Shot]] [[Streak SRM-2]].<ref name=TRO130 /><ref> This is a retcon from the original variant in ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''. See ''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,46863.0.html CPR-HD-002 Copperhead]''. (dead link)</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 763<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 217</ref> + *'''CPR-HD-002''' - The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's supercharger and small cockpit. Instead of the Reflective armor it was armored with [[Ferro-Fibrous]] and carries only twelve [[heat sink]]s. The weapons loadout has been changed to four [[Medium Laser]]s, a [[Small Pulse Laser]], a standard [[SRM-4]], as well as an single shot [[Streak SRM-2]].<ref name=TRO130 /><ref>This is a retcon from the original variant in ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''. See ''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,46863.0.html CPR-HD-002 Copperhead]''.</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 763<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 217</ref> − *; CPR-HD-004 : This version removes the [[jump jet]]s in favor of one more ton of armor.<ref name=TRO130/> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> + *'''CPR-HD-004''' - This version removes the [[jump jet]]s in favor of one ton more armor.<ref name=TRO130 />BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Copperhead'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Copperhead Entry</ref> − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Copperhead Pilots]]'' − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Kupferkopf'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KPR-KP-002'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Copperhead_The_Reaches.PNG|Original ''Copperhead'' from ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' − Copperhead.JPG|''Copperhead'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 65:
Line 40: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' − * ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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|image= Copperhead.JPG | |image= Copperhead.JPG | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | ||
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|model=CPR-HD-003 | |model=CPR-HD-003 | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 6, | + | |cost= 6,463,990 C-bills |
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|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Castelli 211CTC |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=ArcShield [[Laser Reflective Armor|Reflective]] |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=GM 180 [[XL Engine|XL]] w/ [[Supercharger]] |
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|speed=97 | |speed=97 | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=Luxor 2/Q-EX |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | + | *1x[[Streak SRM-4]] |
| − | *1x [[Medium X-Pulse | + | *1x[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] |
| − | *3x [[ER | + | *3x[[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | *1x [[Magshot]] | + | *1x[[Magshot]] |
|BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> | |BV (1.0)=830<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 131</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 | + | |BV (2.0)=1,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 218</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena | + | First produced in late fall of [[3054]], the '''''Copperhead''''' is a finely honed arena 'Mech. |
| − | The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | + | The design rose to fame when [[Silver Dragons Stables]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] Brendon Frazer piloted his Copperhead, the ''Silver Snake,'' into the Solaris Top Twenty prior to his untimely death. The Silver Dragons commissionied [[Solaris Arms]] to develop a new exclusive variant to try and repeat the feat, but the new model's [[Experimental Technology|expensive experimental weaponry]] forced them to allow sales to other interested parties, with the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] snapping up a number of the original CPR-HD-002 models. <ref name=TRO130>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref> |
| − | While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original | + | While not increasing the original model's meager four and half tons of armor coverage, Solaris Arms chose to replace the original Durallex plating with ArcShield [[Reflective Armor]] to enhance it endurance against the large volume of energy weapon armed Arena 'Mechs. Already a relatively speedy design, the addition of a [[Supercharger]] only enhances it ground speed, though its extremely short jumping distance was neither improved or removed, retained to expand a pilot's options in tight terrain. An extra [[Double Heat Sink]], bringing the total to thirteen, however doesn't keep up with the increased heat produced by the CPR-HD-003's advanced [[laser]] weaponry. Allowing the designers to squeeze in the new systems, a cramped [[Small Cockpit]] is used, less of a liability in the short duration arena battles than on an actual battlefield. <ref name=TRO130/> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Copperhead'' | + | The ''Copperhead'''s main weapon is a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] mounted on the left arm, backed up by three torso-mounted [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A single Holly [[Streak SRM-4]] in the right arm and a head-mounted Poland Main Model C [[Magshot]] provide a nasty surprise at close range, with a ton of reloads carried for each.<ref name=TRO130/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *'''CPR-HD-002''' - The original model lacked the CPR-HD-003's supercharger and small cockpit. Instead of the Reflective armor it was armored with [[Ferro-Fibrous]] and carries only twelve [[heat sink]]s. The weapons loadout has been changed to four [[Medium Laser]]s, a [[Small Pulse Laser]], a standard [[SRM-4]], as well as an single shot [[Streak SRM-2]].<ref name=TRO130 /><ref>This is a retcon from the original variant in ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''. See ''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,46863.0.html CPR-HD-002 Copperhead]''.</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 763<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 217</ref> |
| − | * | + | *'''CPR-HD-004''' - This version removes the [[jump jet]]s in favor of one ton more armor.<ref name=TRO130 />BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade Unabridged]]'' |
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[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
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