Crusader
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| Crusader | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries |
| Model | CRD-3R |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons tons |
| Chassis | Crucis-B |
| Armor | Riese-500 |
| Engine | Magna 260 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 948 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,317 |
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Description
The Crusader was initially designed a close combat 'Mech. The weapons payload that it carries though allows it to work instead as a multi role 'Mech that, while not excelling in any one role, is capable of accomplishing most missions that are assigned to it. The Crusader has a ground speed of 64.8 kph, which is on par with most other 'Mechs of the heavy weight class and like most heavy 'Mechs it cannot jump. Additionally it is armored with twelve tons of Reise-500 armor giving it a great deal of armor protection.
Armament
The primary long-range weapons on the Crusader are two Magna Longbow-15 LRM 15 launchers. These provide the Crusader with long-range fire support capabilities that can compete with the Archer and Catapult. For short range combat the 'Mech carries two Harpoon SRM 6 launchers and two Intek Medium Lasers. Finally to deter infantry attacks against the Crusader two M100 Machine Guns are mounted on the 'Mech.
Variants
- CRD-3D - The 3D variant of the Crusader is a simple modification to make the 'Mechs heat load more manageable. The two SRM 6 launchers have been replaced with two SRM 4 launchers and the number of heat sinks has been increased by four. BV (1.0) = 1,020, BV (2.0) = 1,338
- CRD-3K - Another variant of the Crusader concentrating on lessening its heat burden the 3K achieves this by reducing the LRM launchers to LRM 10 launchers and by adding six heat sinks to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 997, BV (2.0) = 1,290
- CRD-3L - The 3L variant of the Crusader takes concepts from both the 3D and the 3K models to save weight with a twist. The 'Mech has removed the LRM 15 and SRM 6 launchers and replaced them with two LRM 10 launchers and two SRM 4 launchers. Two additional heat sinks have been added to the design and the 'Mech has also had jump jets added giving it a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. BV (1.0) = 1,032, BV (2.0) = 1,297
- CRD-4D - The 4D variant of the Crusader upgrades the design using Star League technology. The 'Mech has had the Medium Lasers and the SRM 6 launchers removed and in their place has had two Streak SRM 2 launchers and two Medium Pulse Lasers added. BV (1.0) = 1,015, BV (2.0) = 1,309
- CRD-4K - An upgrade of the 3K variant the 4K removes two heat sinks and the two Medium Lasers of the 3K variant and replaces them with Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 946, BV (2.0) = 1,268
- CRD-5K - The 5K Crusader is a complete upgrade. The chassis has been redesigned to use Endo Steel construction techniques and the engine has been upgraded to an XL engine. The 'Mechs armament has been completely overhauled as well. The primary weapons are two MRM 30 launchers and as secondary weapons it carries two Medium Lasers and two Medium Pulse Lasers. To allow the 5K to share targeting data it also carries a c3 slave unit. Finally to vent waste heat the 'Mech uses eleven double heat sinks and is protected with twelve tons of armor with CASE to protect against ammunition explosions. BV (1.0) = 1,223, BV (2.0) = 1,463
- CRD-5M - The 5M is an upgrade from around 3050 that uses recovered Star League technology. The 'Mech is powered by an XL Engine and uses double heat sinks to vent its heat more efficiently. The 5M is also capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. The 'Mech is armed with two LRM 15 launchers, two Streak SRM 2 launchers, a Flamer, a machine gun and two Medium Lasers. For added protection the 'Mech has an Anti-Missile System to protect against missile attacks. BV (1.0) = 1,348, BV (2.0) = 1,408
- CRD-5S - An upgrade of the Crusader utilizing Star League equipment the 5S varies little from the 3R model. The 'Mech has replaced the twin Machine Guns with a Flamer and CASE to protect against ammunition explosions and also has switched from standard heat sinks to double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,149, BV (2.0) = 1,446
- CRD-7L - Utilizing some of the newest technology available in the Capellan Confederation the 7L is built using new Stealth Armor making it harder to target. The 'Mech also uses double heat sinks and is armed with two LRM 15 launchers, two Streak SRM 4 launchers and two ER Medium Lasers. Finally the 'Mech carries a Guardian ECM Suite to allow its stealth armor to work. BV (1.0) = 1,507, BV (2.0) = 1,860
- CRD-7W - The Crusader 7W is armed with two MML-9s and two MML-5s which are capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition and are all linked to an Artemis IV fire control system that increases their accuracy. These are backed up by two ER Medium Lasers for close combat. In order to carry such a powerful payload the 'Mech has an XL Engine and a XL Gyro to save as much weight as possible. The 7W also uses twelve tons of Light Ferro-Fibrous armor with CASE for protection.
- CRD-8S - Created with the mindset of "bigger is better" the 8S Crusader is built around an Endo Steel chassis and is powered by an XL Engine. The 'Mech carries two LRM 10 launchers and two Medium Lasers but is also armed with the new Heavy Gauss Rifle, giving it great deal of close to medium range firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,711, BV (2.0) = 1,698