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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]]|Cossack (Individual Union-class DropShip)}}
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{{otheruses|the 20-ton BattleMech|the DropShip|Cossack (Individual Union-class DropShip)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Cossack.jpg
 
|image=Cossack.jpg
|name=Cossack
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|name=''Cossack''
|manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 72-73, "Cossack Profile"</ref>
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|manufacturer=[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 72–73: "Cossack Profile"</ref>
 
|production year=3060
 
|production year=3060
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/703/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/703/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=C-SK1
 
|model=C-SK1
 
|class=Light
 
|class=Light
|cost= 2,362,440 C-bills
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|cost= 2,362,440 [[C-bill]]s
 
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
 
|mech type= BattleMech
 
|mech type= BattleMech
 
|mass=20
 
|mass=20
|chassis=Taijian Series X [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Taijian Series X]] [[endo steel]]
|armor=ArcShield VII Mk 6
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|armor=[[ArcShield VII Mk. 6]]
|engine=[[Hermes 120 XL]]
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|engine=[[Hermes 120]] [[XL engine]]
 
|comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]]
 
|comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]]
 
|T&T=[[Wentland Cyber-Track]]
 
|T&T=[[Wentland Cyber-Track]]
|heat sinks=10
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|heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s
 
|speed=97.2
 
|speed=97.2
 
|jumpjets=[[Pitban LFT-65]]
 
|jumpjets=[[Pitban LFT-65]]
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
*1x [[SRM-6]]
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* 1x [[SRM-6]]
*1x [[Medium Laser]]
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* 1x [[Medium laser]]
*2x [[Small Laser]]s
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* 2x [[Small laser]]s
 
|BV (1.0)=374<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 52</ref>
 
|BV (1.0)=374<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 52</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=465<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 103</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=465<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 103</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Cossack''''' is named after the [[mercenary unit]] [[Khorsakov's Cossacks]] in honor of their faithful service to the [[St Ives Compact]]. The ''Cossack'' is a practice in compromise. Originally requested as the fastest 'Mech that [[Ceres Metals Industries]] could produce, the emphasis of the design changed throughout its development to a slow moving, heavily armored light 'Mech. The final design that was accepted became the current incarnation of the ''Cossack''. The ''Cossack'' is built on a Taijian Series X [[Endo Steel]] chassis to save weight. More weight was cut from the design by using a lightweight Hermes 120 [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. Six Pitban LFT-65 jump jets allow the ''Cossack'' to jump up to hundred and eighty meters, allowing the 'Mech to easily handle most rough terrain. For protection, the ''Cossack'' has three tons of armor and has ten [[heat sink]]s to handle the heat produced by the weapons payload carried by the 'Mech. Overall, the compromise that created the ''Cossack'' has turned it into a light trooper 'Mech that works well as part of a team but alone excels at no one role.<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/>
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The '''''Cossack''''' is named after the [[mercenary unit]] [[Khorsakov's Cossacks]] in honor of their faithful service to the [[St. Ives Compact]]. The ''Cossack'' is a practice in compromise, originally requested as the fastest 'Mech that [[Ceres Metals Industries]] could produce, the emphasis of the design changed throughout its development to a slow moving, heavily armored [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech. The final design that was accepted became the current incarnation of the ''Cossack'', built on a weight saving [[Taijian Series X]] [[endo steel]] chassis, and mounting a lightweight [[Hermes 120]] [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. Six [[Pitban LFT-65]] [[jump jet]]s allow the ''Cossack'' to jump up to 180 meters, allowing the 'Mech to easily handle the roughest terrain. For protection, the ''Cossack'' has three tons of armor and has 10 [[single heat sink]]s to handle the heat produced by the weapons payload carried by the 'Mech. Overall, the compromises that created the ''Cossack'' turned it into a light trooper 'Mech that works well as part of a team, but alone excels at no one role.<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The primary weapons on the ''Cossack'' are a [[Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"]] [[Medium Laser]] and a [[MilDouglas "Duke"]] [[SRM-6]]. These are backed up by a pair of Jackson Model 12 [[Small Laser]]s. While this is not an impressive arsenal, the ''Cossack'' is capable of defending itself from most light 'Mechs and vehicles.<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/>
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The primary weapons on the ''Cossack'' are a [[Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"]] [[medium laser]] and a [[MilDouglas "Duke"]] [[SRM-6]]. These are backed up by a pair of [[Small_Laser#Jackson_Model_12|Jackson Model 12]] [[small laser]]s. While this is not an impressive arsenal, the ''Cossack'' is capable of defending itself from most light 'Mechs and vehicles.<ref name=TRO:3060p72-73/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;C-1FC : The C-1FC variant first appeared during the [[Jihad]], where it was given minor [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] upgrades to its arsenal. The 'Mechs armor was switched from standard Ferro-Fibrous Armor to [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]], which allowed for an increase in protection of the 'Mechs vitals. All weapons were removed in favor of three [[Rocket Launcher 10|Rocket Launcher 10s]], spread across the Cossack's torso sections. The only energy weapon available, a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]], is mounted in the left arm. BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 104 - Cossack variant listed in unabridged PDF record sheet book.</ref>
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*; C-1FC : The C-1FC variant first appeared during the [[Jihad]], where it was given minor [[Technology Rating|advanced technology]] upgrades to its arsenal. The 'Mech's armor was switched from [[standard armor]] to [[light ferro-fibrous]], which allowed for an increase in protection of the 'Mech's vitals. All weapons were removed in favor of three [[RL-10]]s, spread across the ''Cossack''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s torso sections. The only energy weapon available, a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]], is mounted in the left arm. BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 104: Cossack variant listed in unabridged PDF record sheet book.</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Cossack'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Cossack Entry</ref>
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* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Kosak'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''K-SK1'''.
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Kosak'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''K-SK1'''.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Cossack.jpg|Original ''Cossack'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
 
  
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 10:20, 20 February 2024

This article is about the 20-ton BattleMech. For the DropShip, see Cossack (Individual Union-class DropShip).
Cossack (BattleMech)
Cossack
Production information
Manufacturer Ceres Metals Industries[1]
Production Year 3060[2]
Model C-SK1
Class Light
Cost 2,362,440 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 20 tons
Chassis Taijian Series X endo steel
Armor ArcShield VII Mk. 6
Engine Hermes 120 XL engine
Communications System Endicott Type 22 Master
Targeting Tracking System Wentland Cyber-Track
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks
Speed 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets Pitban LFT-65
Armament
BV (1.0) 374[3][4]
BV (2.0) 465[1][5]


Description[edit]

The Cossack is named after the mercenary unit Khorsakov's Cossacks in honor of their faithful service to the St. Ives Compact. The Cossack is a practice in compromise, originally requested as the fastest 'Mech that Ceres Metals Industries could produce, the emphasis of the design changed throughout its development to a slow moving, heavily armored light 'Mech. The final design that was accepted became the current incarnation of the Cossack, built on a weight saving Taijian Series X endo steel chassis, and mounting a lightweight Hermes 120 XL engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. Six Pitban LFT-65 jump jets allow the Cossack to jump up to 180 meters, allowing the 'Mech to easily handle the roughest terrain. For protection, the Cossack has three tons of armor and has 10 single heat sinks to handle the heat produced by the weapons payload carried by the 'Mech. Overall, the compromises that created the Cossack turned it into a light trooper 'Mech that works well as part of a team, but alone excels at no one role.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The primary weapons on the Cossack are a Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom" medium laser and a MilDouglas "Duke" SRM-6. These are backed up by a pair of Jackson Model 12 small lasers. While this is not an impressive arsenal, the Cossack is capable of defending itself from most light 'Mechs and vehicles.[1]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Cossack has the following Design Quirks:[7]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Kosak. The model code was accordingly changed to K-SK1.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 72–73: "Cossack Profile"
  2. MUL online date for the Cossack (BattleMech)
  3. Combat Operations, p. 123
  4. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 52
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 103
  6. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 104: Cossack variant listed in unabridged PDF record sheet book.
  7. BattleMech Manual, p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Cossack Entry

Bibliography[edit]