One possible suggested variant for the future was the removal of the Light TAG and replacing it with a Clan Light Active Probe. The original design had LRMs instead of ATMs, and lacked the ECM and Light TAG, but was never built.
#Battletech catapult series#
Ten tons of Fero-Fibrous armor protects the 'Mech's vital areas. Tex Talks Battletech is a new series where Tex talks Battletech, Battletech lore, history, and mech combat in the glorious 31st Century. The ECM is nestled in the heavily protected center torso of the 'Mech and the Light TAG was placed in the 'Mech's head to help keep it safe. SLA Resin 3D printed for highest possible detail. Miniature comes with supplied 30mm Hex base. It makes me want to hop into MWO and totally redesign my Cat for speed, agility, and jump jets. The MASC system was purposely placed in the right torso to keep it away from the 'Mech's ammo storage. This is a Catapult alternative, modernized and for use in Battletech and tabletop gaming, including Alpha Strike. Kinda looks like an Urbie cosplaying as a Capellan.
In addition it was decided to add an ECM to improve the 'Mech's survivability, and a Clan Light TAG was added in the hopes of improving Exile Warriors abilities to work with other combat units. With only ten double heat-sinks the 'Mech must vary its weapons fire in order to remain cool. To suppliment the ATMs, an Extended Range Medium Laser was placed in each torso as well. The Cat IIC has proven itself dangerous in several engagements so-far, but if this 'Mech has one down-side is that its heavy production cost limits how many can be produced.ĭeciding to maximize the 'Mech's versatility, Wolf-in-Exile scientists took out the original LRMs and replaced them with an ATM 9 in each arm backed up by three tons of ammunition in the left torso. Needing new 'Mech designs in a hurry once the Jihad started, Clan Wolf-in-Exile dredged up this one, made a few weapon upgrades and did a limited production of it.
#Battletech catapult upgrade#
Similar to other Clan upgrade designs, the Catapult IIC is lighter by five tons, is faster, and includes not only an improved jump capability, but a MASC system as well. Surprisingly, it's also not too shabby at closer ranges in a pinch.This design was created by Clan Wolf, but was put aside due to the invention of OmniMechs and never actually built. Just like its namesake, it's good at lobbing large numbers of missiles over terrain without fear of return fire. Griffin and Locust are spot-on size wise, but the metal Catapult is like 15 smaller. This configuration also leaves us with plenty of available tonnage, which is put into Armor, Jump Jets, and Heat-sinks, and maybe 2 x Small Laser, if desired. I am not pleasantly surprised with the metal Catapult. 2 x SRM6 with 2 tons of ammunition and 4 x Medium Laser give a respectable 196 damage with an Alpha Strike (even more with +damage mods). Centurion CN9-A, Dragon DRG-1N, and Catapult CPLT-K2, led personally by Lady Victoria Espinosa. Officially, the ship is certified for commercial flights in the Directorate, the Capellan Confederation, and the Taurian Concordat. Your goal is the destruction of an enemy DropShip, the Newgrange.
Mid-Range Brawler: This build utilizes the variety of hard-points available to the C1 variant. Served Cold is a storyline mission in Battletech. Since nothing is mounted in the arms, additional tonnage can be saved by shaving armor off them, if preferred. 4 x Large Laser, or 3 x Large Laser + 1 x Medium Laser, with the remaining tonnage going into Heat-sinks and Jump Jets. Laser Sniper: The C1 variant has 4 Energy hard-points, which allows it to be utilized as an Energy-based Sniper. The remaining tonnage can be a combination of Jump Jets, Medium Lasers, Heat-sinks, armor, or ammunition.
#Battletech catapult full#
Missile Boat: Make full use of your missile slots by mounting 2 x LRM20's, and load with 4-5 tons of ammunition. Armed with two LRM-15 racks and four Medium Lasers, it is also one of the few Heavy 'Mechs equipped with Jump Jets.
Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in. The Catapult C1 is a fire support 'Mech that can hold its own at short range, and can continue fighting after its ammo runs dry. Mechwarrior Catapult Assembly Model warfare set (CE85J6SEZ) by maverikge on Shapeways. Catapult CPLT-C1 is a Heavy-class 'Mech in Battletech.
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