Catapult

CPLT-A1CPLT-C1CPLT-C1BCPLT-C2CPLT-C3CPLT-C4CPLT-C4CCPLT-C5CPLT-K2CPLT-K2KCPLT-K3CPLT-K5CPLT-K6X

CPLT-A1
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Heavy Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 2
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 120 Max Stability: 30 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 960 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 30
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM15
Right Arm	LRM15
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

The Catapult A1 was designed as a true support role model. The CPLT-A1 removes all 4 Medium Lasers in favor of additional LRM ammunition and armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-A1 can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C1
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Heavy Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 2 Support: 2
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 30 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 800 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 70
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	M Laser Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	M Laser Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM15
Right Arm	LRM15
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

Ah, the Catapult C1. Just like its namesake, it's good at lobbing large numbers of missiles over terrain without fear of return fire. Surprisingly, it's also not too shabby at closer ranges in a pinch.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C1 can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Circinus Federation
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat
• Tortuga Dominions

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C1B
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Heavy Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 4 Support: 2
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 30 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1075 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 70
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	None
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	M Laser Ammo LRM Ammo LRM CASE Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	M Laser Ammo LRM Ammo LRM CASE Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM15
Right Arm	LRM15
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf
• ComStar

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Mech Quirk: Royal

-12 heat at the end of the turn

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C1B can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf
• ComStar

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C2
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Mixed Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 0
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 170 Max Stability: 42 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 34
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	FCS Artemis IV
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	LBX AC/2 Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	LBX AC/2 Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LBX/2 Slug Ammo LBX/2 Cluster Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM15
Right Arm	LRM15
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

This Civil War era variant is built using an Endo Steel chassis and powered by a 260 extralight engine, using the saved weight to make the C2 a dedicated long range 'Mech. The primary weapons are two LRM-15 launchers mated to an Artemis IV fire control system, and fed by four tons of ammo. The Medium Lasers have been replaced with two LB-X Autocannon/2s, sharing a single ton of ammo. While this makes the Catapult vulnerable to close range attacks, it also makes it extremely deadly at long range.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C2 can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Magistracy Of Canopus

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C3
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Artillery Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 2 Support: 0
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 10 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 800 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 70
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Heat Sink
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	M Laser Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	M Laser Ammo ArrowIV Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	None
Right Arm	Arrow IV
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

The C3 variant takes the 'Mech's long range fire support to a new level by removing both of the LRM-15 launchers and replacing them with an Arrow IV artillery system, allowing the Catapult to stay a safe distance from the battlefield. However the design of this model was rushed through by the Capellans, causing a number of faults to reemerge. Chief among these however is the fact that it has a single ton of ammo, giving it a pitiful five reloads and forcing it to stay close to supply lines. The 'Mech is otherwise identical to the C1 model.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C3 can be found with these forces:

Output For Wiki File Bulleted List (Alphabetized):

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C4
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Heavy Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 4
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 190 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 800 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 45
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	S Laser S Laser
Left Torso	Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM20
Right Arm	LRM20
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The CPLT-C4 is an explosive addition to any outfit's arsenal. Trading out the stock LRM-15s, Medium Lasers and extra Heat Sinks for LRM-20s, Small Lasers and 2 extra tons of ammo the C4 gives the Catapult impressive long range firepower.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C4 can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

CPLT-C4C
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Heavy Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 3
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 220 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 800 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 62
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	S Pulse
Left Torso	Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Beagle Probe Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Torso	L Laser Ammo LRM Ammo LRM Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Left Arm	LRM20
Right Arm	LRM20
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

An upgrade of the C4 model. The standard fusion engine is replaced with an extralight engine. With the extra freed tonnage, a large laser and Beagle Active Probe can be mounted. The two Small Lasers are replaced with a single pulse version. The heat sinks are upgraded to double strength models.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C4C can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Mercenaries
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

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Description

An upgrade of the earlier defective C3 model, this variant first appeared during the St. Ives Conflict. It retains the Arrow IV artillery system, but its chassis has been upgraded to Endo Steel and its heat sinks to improved versions. This allows the C5 to increase its armor coverage to twelve and a half tons, upgrade its lasers to ER Medium Lasers, and quadruple the amount of ammo carried with protection provided by CASE.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-C5 can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

CPLT-K2
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Sniper / Direct Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Missile: 0 Support: 4
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 160 Max Stability: 42 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 72
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Center Torso	Heat Sink Ammo MG
Left Torso	M Laser MG Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	M Laser MG Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	PPC
Right Arm	PPC
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

The Catapult K2 is an outside-the-box redesign that trades the indirect-fire capability for heavier direct-fire PPCs. It doesn't usually mount Jump Jets, though, so it can be a bit more restricted in its use.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-K2 can be found with these forces:

• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Free Rasalhague Republic

Stock Loadout

CPLT-K2K
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Sniper / Direct Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 6 Missile: 0 Support: 0
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 170 Max Stability: 40 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1080 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 120 Alpha: 110
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	325
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+3
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	ER M Laser ER M Laser
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm	ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

An upgrade of the K2 Catapult, the K2K model changes the engine to an extralight model and increases the size to a 325 rating to speed the mech up quite a bit. The twin PPCs also have been upgraded to ER PPCs. The 'Mech carries two ER Medium Lasers for close range firepower. To handle the added heat from the upgrades, the 'Mech uses 20 double heat sinks. Finally, the K2K model carries thirteen and a half tons of armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-K2K can be found with these forces:

• Draconis Combine (Kurita)

Stock Loadout

CPLT-K3
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Sniper / Direct Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 6 Missile: 0 Support: 4
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 170 Max Stability: 42 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 120 Alpha: 102
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Ammo MG
Left Torso	M Laser MG Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso	M Laser MG Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm	ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

A variant of the -K2, the -K3 was a lostech upgrade of that fire support mech. Though this design never reached full production, it was prototyped during the War of 3039. It upgraded the PPCs of the K2 to ER PPCs. Twenty double heat sinks kept heat to a minimum.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-K3 can be found with these forces:

• Draconis Combine (Kurita)

Stock Loadout

CPLT-K5
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Sniper / Direct Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 4 Support: 2
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 294 Max Stability: 60 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 72 Alpha: 70
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	C3 Slave
Center Torso	M Pulse M Pulse
Left Torso	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) Ammo MRM Ammo MRM CASE
Right Torso	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H) Ammo MRM Ammo MRM CASE
Left Arm	MRM30 Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	MRM30 Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Another Kuritan variant, the -K5 goes back to its roots by carrying two MRM-30 launchers as its primary weapon. Built on an Endo Steel chassis and utilizing a 260 rated extralight engine for power. It also carries two Medium Pulse Lasers, a C3 Slave Unit and twelve and a half tons of standard armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-K5 can be found with these forces:

• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Free Rasalhague Republic

Stock Loadout

CPLT-K6X
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Heavy
Weight	65
Stock Role	Sniper / Direct Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 4 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 4
Speed	4/7/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 174 Max Stability: 12 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 521
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 66
Melee	Kick: 65 Punch: 33
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	260
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	M Pulse M Pulse
Left Torso	Rotary AC/2 Ammo RAC/2 Ammo RAC/2 Ammo RAC/2 CASE
Right Torso	Rotary AC/2 Ammo RAC/2 Ammo RAC/2 CASE
Left Arm	S Pulse S Pulse Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	S Pulse S Pulse Heat Sink (D)
Left Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)

Description

An experimental Lyran design created after taking a number of Kuritan Catapults in salvage, the -K6X has a distinctly Federated Commonwealth flair with its pair of Rotary Autocannon/2s. To back up the Rotaries are a brace of lasers, two Medium Pulses and four Small Pulses. The -K6X powers itself with a 260-rated XL engine and carries 13.5 tons of armor for protection, which is plenty for most battlefield encounters.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The CPLT-K6X can be found with these forces:

• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)

Stock Loadout