Cyclops CP-12-Z

[Black_Knyght]

A  3075 era command variant of the Cyclops assault battlemech for thoughts, opinions, and constructive input.


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Cyclops CP-12-Z

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Cyclops CP-12-Z
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Base Tech Level: Experimental (IS)
Level: 4  Era: FedCom Civil War
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Experimental     3075 
Advanced      3075-3099
Standard        3100+ 
Tech Rating: E/X-X-F-D

Weight: 90 tons
BV: 1,932
Cost: 23,330,860 C-bills
Source: TRO - Black Knights

Movement: 4/6
Engine: 360 XL
Double Heat Sinks: 11 [22]
Cockpit: Command Console
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 138 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 272/279
                     Internal  Armor   
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Head                        3      9   
Center Torso               29     45   
Center Torso (rear)               12   
Right Torso                19     30   
Right Torso (rear)                 8   
Left Torso                 19     30   
Left Torso (rear)                  8   
Right Arm                  15     30   
Left Arm                   15     30   
Right Leg                  19     35   
Left Leg                   19     35   

Weapons      Loc  Heat 
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Gauss Rifle   RT    1   
LRM 10        LT    4   
Large Laser   RA    8   
Large Laser   LA    8   

Ammo                   Loc  Shots 
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Gauss Rifle Ammo [IS]   CT      8 
Gauss Rifle Ammo [IS]   CT      8 
LRM 10 Ammo             RT     12 

Equipment                         Loc 
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CASE II                            RT 
Communications Equipment (7 ton)   LT

[AldanFerrox]

I like it. A good, solid command mech for non-C3 formations. But maybe you should replace the LRM launcher with a two SRM-4's for more close range firepower or two LRM-5 for laying smoke screens or mines. That leaves you with a spare ton to play with. Maybe for a additional ton of ammo for the missile launchers or a TAG.

[Black_Knyght]

I considered some of those options, but ultimately space become the leading hurdle due to adding the massive commgear

[Sabelkatten]

Personally I don't like the idea of an XLFE on a command mech... But anyway, the change I'd most like to make is to downgrade the LRM to a 5-rack, add 3 DHS, and upgrade the LLs to ERLLs. Neglible difference at short range, medium range slightly weaker, long range significantly better.

[Black_Knyght]

Very similar to an earlier effort on my part that resulted in a mech 100 BV less.


Cyclops CP-12-Z (v1)

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Cyclops CP-12-Z (v1)
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Base Tech Level: Experimental (IS)
Level: 4  Era: FedCom Civil War
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Experimental  3075-3076
Advanced        3077+ 
Standard          -   
Tech Rating: E/X-X-F-D

Weight: 90 tons
BV: 1,834
Cost: 24,286,560 C-bills
Source: TRO - Black Knights

Movement: 4/6
Engine: 360 XL
Double Heat Sinks: 14 [28]
Cockpit: Command Console
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 138 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 279/279
                     Internal  Armor   
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Head                        3      9   
Center Torso               29     46   
Center Torso (rear)               12   
Right Torso                19     30   
Right Torso (rear)                 8   
Left Torso                 19     30   
Left Torso (rear)                  8   
Right Arm                  15     30   
Left Arm                   15     30   
Right Leg                  19     38   
Left Leg                   19     38   

Weapons            Loc  Heat 
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ER Large Laser      LA   12   
ER Large Laser      RA   12   
Light Gauss Rifle   RT    1   
LRM 5               LT    2   

Ammo                    Loc  Shots 
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Light Gauss Rifle Ammo   RT     16 
Light Gauss Rifle Ammo   RT     16 
LRM 5 Ammo               RT     24 

Equipment                         Loc 
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ECM Suite (Guardian)               CT 
CASE II                            RT 
CASE II                            LT
Communications Equipment (7 ton)   LT

[Sabelkatten]

Now that I think about it... Do you actually need 7 ton of comm gear? You get 1 ton free, and 7 tons total gives you all bonuses doesn't it?

[wesharrisb]

Both variants make good mechs, the first one seems better for dealing with standard enemy formations, the latter for a good deal of ranged armor busting.

[Iron Grenadier]

If you use quirks from the Battlemech Manual, I believe the Cyclops has the "Battle Computer" for a +2 initiative bonus.

[Black_Knyght]

Now that I think about it... Do you actually need 7 ton of comm gear? You get 1 ton free, and 7 tons total gives you all bonuses doesn't it?

Didn't realize you had a free ton of commgear, though I don't know that one ton less will make any dramatic improvements.

[Black_Knyght]

If you use quirks from the Battlemech Manual, I believe the Cyclops has the "Battle Computer" for a +2 initiative bonus.

Now THAT I like!  8)