Centurion

CN9-ACN9-AHCN9-ALCN9-DCN9-D3DCN9-D5CN9-HCN9-PACN9-S

CN9-A
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 2 Missile: 3 Support: 1
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 40
Durability	Armor: 680 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 41
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	200
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	Heat Sink LMR10 Ammo LRM Ammo LRM
Right Torso	Heat Sink Ammo AC/10 Ammo AC/10
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm AC/10
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

A sturdy and reliable 'Mech, the Centurion is good at both taking and giving a beating. CN9-A models are able to engage at any range, but their damage curve increases as they approach a target.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-A can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• JarnFolk
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• New Delphi Compact
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

CN9-AH
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 0 Missile: 2 Support: 2
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 70
Durability	Armor: 680 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 33
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	None
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	Heat Sink LRM10 Ammo LRM Ammo LRM
Right Torso	Heat Sink Ammo AC/20 Ammo AC/20
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm AC?20
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

A somewhat radical departure from the stock Centurion, the CN9-AH Variant trades out the stock AC10 and Medium Lasers for a single AC20. While this amounts to the same degree of firepower, it has the benefit of concentrating the damage to a single location.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-AH can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Circinus Federation
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

Stock Loadout

CN9-AL
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 2 Support: 3
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 135 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 48 Alpha: 55
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	200
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	Heat Sink LRM10 Ammo LRM Ammo LRM
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand L Laser S Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

The AL variant of the Centurion tends to trade the larger burst damage of an Autocannon for more Energy weaponry and heavier armor. ALs can take an incredible amount of damage for their size but still pack a good punch.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-AL can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Hanseatic League
• JarnFolk
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• New Delphi Compact
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

CN9-D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 2 Missile: 2 Support: 2
Speed	7/10/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 140 Max Stability: 25
Durability	Armor: 680 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 40
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed) FCS Artemis IV
Center Torso	M Laser M Laser
Left Torso	LRM10 Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LRM ArtIV Ammo LBX/10 Cluster Ammo LBX/10 Slug CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm LBX AC/10
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The D variant of the Centurion is the first of many upgrades using Star League technology. The chassis was re-engineered to use Endo Steel construction techniques, the power plant was changed from the standard engine to an GM 300 extralight engine, and the weapons were upgraded. The Autocannon/10 was swapped for a Mydron Excel LB-X Autocannon/10 and an Artemis IV fire control system was added to the LRM launcher while the two Medium Lasers were retained.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-D can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Circinus Federation
• 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

CN9-D3D
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 2 Support: 0
Speed	7/13/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 105 Max Stability: 50
Durability	Armor: 760 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 37
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	M.A.S.C. LRM10 Ammo LRM
Right Torso	ER M laser
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Ammo Light Gauss Ammo Light Gauss Light Gauss
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The D3D variant of this 'Mech is a potent long-range sniper, first built in 3060. It uses the same chassis and engine combination as the D3 variant but uses MASC to augment its movement to give it a maximum speed of 129.6 kph. The primary weapon on the D3D is a Light Gauss Rifle. For added long range assistance, the 'Mech carries an LRM-10 launcher and for close range combat it carries an ER Medium Laser. This is all protected with eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-D3D can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Mercenaries

Stock Loadout

CN9-D5
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 3 Missile: 0 Support: 0
Speed	7/13/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 85 Max Stability: 10
Durability	Armor: 800 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 66 Alpha: 46
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed) FCS ADV TC
Center Torso	ER M laser ER M laser
Left Torso	CS Slave M.A.S.C.
Right Torso	Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 Ammo RAC/5 CASE
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Rotary AC/5
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

This variant of the Centurion, introduced in 3062, is inspired by the CN9-D and uses the same engine and chassis. The 'Mech uses MASC to allow it bursts of speed reaching up to 129.6 kph while the weapons compliment has been completely removed. In their place the 'Mechs primary weapon is a Rotary Autocannon/5, backed up by two ER medium lasers. To direct this firepower, the 'Mech uses an advanced Targeting Computer and the 'Mech carries a C3 Slave unit to allow it to share targeting data with its lance mates.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-D5 can be found with these forces:

• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)

Stock Loadout

CN9-H
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 1 Missile: 5 Support: 0
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 280 Max Stability: 115
Durability	Armor: 482 Structure: 624
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 63
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Primitive (Fixed)
Core	200
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Rugged (Fixed)
Armor	Primitive
Head	Primitive Cockpit (Fixed)
Center Torso	M Laser
Left Torso	RL10 RL10 RL10 RL10 RL10
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Ammo LBX/10 Cluster Ammo LBX/10 Slug LBX AC/10
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Developed by the Marian Hegemony's first 'Mech production plant, this variant uses Primitive technology. Though the larger Primitive Engine takes up more room than a Succession Wars-era model and the nine tons of Primitive Armor don't provide as much protection as the CN9-A model, the LB 10-X AC and quintet of Rocket Launcher 10s provide excellent firepower. A single Medium Laser rounds out the armament. Marian Arms Incorporated and the Alphard Trading Corporation are apparently using this primitive line to boost the Hegemony's technology base.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Primitive

+50% structure points, 50% resistance to critical hits, -40% sensor range, -20% sight range, +20% engine weight

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-H can be found with these forces:

• Local Government
• Marian Hegemony

Stock Loadout

CN9-PA
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 1 Missile: 3 Support: 1
Speed	4/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 230 Max Stability: 112
Durability	Armor: 680 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 39 Alpha: 52
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Primitive (Fixed)
Core	200
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Primitive
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed) Heat Sink
Center Torso	M laser
Left Torso	RL20 RL20 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Ammo Grenade HiEx Ammo Grenade HiEx Ammo Grenade HiEx Ammo Grenade HiEx
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Medium Rifle Mech Grenade Launcher
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

An early prototype of what would later become the Centurion CN9-H, the CN9-PA was designed by the Marian Hegemony with minor aid from Periphery Armory, Inc. Sometimes reported as the CN9-HX and sometimes as the CN9-PA, this mech shares much with the later CN9-H such as rockets and primitive components. However, its main firepower comes from a Medium Rifle and a Mech Grenade Launcher, while a pair of Rocket Launcher 20s and a solitary Medium Laser play backup. The -HX/-PA was quickly outpaced by the -H once the Marians got their production together.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-PA can be found with these forces:

• Local Government
• Marian Hegemony

Stock Loadout

CN9-S
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Medium
Weight	50T
Stock Role	Brawler / General Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 2 Missile: 3 Support: 1
Speed	3/5/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 334 Max Stability: 160
Durability	Armor: 760 Structure: 416
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 45 Alpha: 51
Melee	Kick: 50 Punch: 25
Stock Equipment
Engine	Fuel Cell
Core	150
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Retro Light Plating
Head	Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	M Chem Laser M Chem Laser
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink RL20 RL20 RL20
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink Ammo Chemical Laser
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heavy Rifle
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

A very weird 'mech, the CN9-S or 'Southpaw' as its called, appears to be a normal Centurion... that has been flipped on its X axis so that the autocannon is in the left arm. It's an odd duck and is usually found in the periphery where 'mech parts are rarer and techs make things work that the Inner Sphere doesn't need to deal with. Of course, the parts are all over the place too. The effect is purely visual, the parts are still in the 'right' places in the loadout. This mech is just for fun.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

The CN9-S can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat
• Tortuga Dominions

Stock Loadout