Cataphract

Factions

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-1PA

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Sniper & Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 1 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 455 Max Stability: 66 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1338 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 56 Alpha: 51
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Prototype XL Engine
Core	225
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Heavy Plating Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed) Reloading RL10
Center Torso	M Chem Laser M Chem Laser
Left Torso	Ammo Chemical Laser Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo Chemical Laser Ammo Grenade HiEx Ammo Grenade Inferno Ammo Grenade Smoke Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Arm	Heavy Rifle Ammo Heavy Rifle Ammo Heavy Rifle S Chem Laser
Right Arm	Heavy Cannon Mech Grenade Launcher

Description

A powerful tip of the spear mech from Periphery Armory, Inc, the CTF-1PA carries an eclectic loadout: a Heavy Cannon and Reloading Rocket Launcher 10 provide burst power, a Heavy Rifle provides staying power, three Chemical Lasers (two Medium, one Small) give some close-range defense, and a Mech Grenade Launcher with three tons of ammo provides some utility punch. Powered by PAI's trademark Jury-Rigged XL and coated in Heavy Plating Armor for that extra bit of defense, the CTF-1PA is a workhorse mech that'll never let you down. HPG us your order today!

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Circinus Federation
Hanseatic League
Illyrian Palatinate
JàrnFòlk
Lothian League

New Delphi Compact
Nueva Castile
Local Government

Rim Worlds Republic

Tortuga Dominions

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-1X

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 5 Support: 2
Speed	5/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 200 Max Stability: 60 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 52 Alpha: 74
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Left Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink M Laser
Right Torso	AC/10 Ammo AC/10 M Laser
Left Arm	M Laser
Right Arm	M Laser PPC

Description

We call the Cataphract a "FrankenMech" because it's got a little bit of everything stitched together on it. The 1X model works well at medium-long to closer range, with good armor and weaponry.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Aurigan Directorate
Aurigan Restoration (Arano)

Chainelane Isles
Circinus Federation

Hanseatic League
Illyrian Palatinate
JàrnFòlk
Lothian League

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)

Magistracy of Canopus

New Delphi Compact
Nueva Castile

Outworlds Alliance

Pirates
Local Government
Saiph Triumvirate
Sarna Supremacy
St. Ives Compact
Styk Commonality

Taurian Concordat

Terracap Confederation

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-2X

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 4 Missile: 1 Support: 4
Speed	5/7/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 177 Max Stability: 56 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1040 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 44 Alpha: 55
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	300
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Left Torso	Ammo AC/10 Ammo AC/10 Heat Sink M Laser
Right Torso	AC/10 M Laser Ammo SRM
Left Arm	SRM4
Right Arm	L Laser

Description

The 2X replaces the PPC with a large laser, while the arm-mounted medium lasers are removed in favor of a SRM-4. This reduction in heat load also allows for the removal of 2 heat sinks and adding armor in their stead.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Magistracy of Canopus

Mercenaries

Local Government
Saiph Triumvirate
Sarna Supremacy
St. Ives Compact
Styk Commonality

Taurian Concordat

Terracap Confederation

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-3AA

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 5 Support: 7
Speed	5/7/0
Modified Sprint	8 (TSM)
Firepower	Max Damage: 155 Max Stability: 37 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1100 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 19
Melee	Kick: 105 Punch: 70
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Left Torso	CASE II Ammo LBX/5 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/5 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/5 SLUG Ammo MG [Half] T.S.M. (Fixed)
Right Torso	LBX AC/5
Left Arm	LBX AC/5 MG Array MG MG
Right Arm	LBX AC/5 MG Array MG MG

Description

The Cataphract-3AA is a niche variant intended for anti-infantry, anti-vehicle, and anti-air operations. With a trio of LB-5X autocannons and two Machine Gun arrays, it can quickly find the weak points in any armored vehicle, decimate infantry platoons, and cause catastrophic control surface failures in Aero assets. It can also defend itself in physical combat with its augmented arm myomers.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-3D

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 4 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/4
Firepower	Max Damage: 180 Max Stability: 25 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 880 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 64 Alpha: 56
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed) Heat Sink
Center Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Left Torso	CASE Heat Sink Heat Sink Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG M Laser
Right Torso	CASE LBX AC/10 M Laser Ammo UAC/5
Left Arm	Heat Sink M Laser
Right Arm	M Laser UAC/5
Left Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)
Right Leg	Jump Jet (H) Jump Jet (H)

Description

The Cataphract is one of the first original designs since the start of the Succession Wars and the -3D is its full power variant compared to the -1X's prototype state. The -3D carries a pair of powerful autocannons, an Ultra 5 and an LB-X 10, and backs them up with a brace of Medium Lasers. For power it carries a massive XL engine and for mobility it carries a set of jump jets.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)

Mercenaries

St. Ives Compact

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-3L

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 5 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/0
Modified Sprint	8 (MASC)
Firepower	Max Damage: 228 Max Stability: 35 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 90 Alpha: 91
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) M Pulse M.A.S.C.
Right Torso	LBX AC/10 Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG M Pulse
Left Arm	Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) M Pulse
Right Arm	ER PPC Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) M Pulse

Description

Produced by the Capellans based on stolen Davion designs, the 3L is an upgraded version of the Cataphract-1X. It is propelled by an XL Engine with MASC instead of jump jets. While it is also armed with an LB-X Autocannon/10 as its primary weapon this is instead matched with a ER PPC for powerful striking capabilities at long range. Other differences include the use of four Medium Pulse Lasers and double heat sinks in place of the standard models.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Magistracy of Canopus

Taurian Concordat

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-3LL

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 1 Energy: 6 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 214 Max Stability: 15 Max Heat: 25
Durability	Armor: 1000 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 90 Alpha: 87
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	Ammo Plasma Ammo Plasma
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) M Pulse M.A.S.C.
Right Torso	LBX AC/10 Ammo LBX/10 CLUSTER Ammo LBX/10 SLUG M Pulse
Left Arm	ER M Laser Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	ER M Laser Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Ammo Plasma Plasma Rifle

Description

Produced by the Capellans based on stolen Davion designs, the 3LL is an upgraded version of the Cataphract-3L. It is propelled by an XL Engine with MASC instead of jump jets. While it is also armed with an LB-X Autocannon/10 as its primary weapon this is instead matched with a Plasma Rifle with three tons of ammunition. Two each Medium Pulse and ER Medium Lasers round out the firepower. The -3LL proved popular with Capellan troops and was quickly put into service.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-4K

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Brawler & Close Assault
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Energy: 6 Support: 2
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 183 Max Stability: 20 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1075 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 96 Alpha: 97
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	+1
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Center Torso	Beagle Probe C3M Circuitry
Left Torso	C3 Master Heat Sink (D) Laser AMS
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Large X-Pulse M Laser
Left Arm	Heat Sink (D) M Laser
Right Arm	ER PPC M Laser

Description

Created by the Kuritans to serve as a carrier for the newly developed C3 system, the CTF-4K has served ably, if without distinction. The mech carries a C3 Master Computer as its primary focus. Supporting weapons include a Large X-Pulse Laser, an ER PPC, and three Medium Lasers. A Laser AMS and Beagle Active Probe provide some extra support for the mech in the field. 12 tons of armor keeps the mech well protected, allowing it to continue providing support to its lancemates.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Draconis Combine (Kurita)

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-4L

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Armored Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 5 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 185 Max Stability: 50 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1080 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 78 Alpha: 70
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	280
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Stealth Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed)
Left Torso	Ammo Gauss Ammo Gauss Guardian ECM Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) Stealth Armor Components
Right Torso	CASE Gauss Rifle Heat Sink (D) Stealth Armor Components
Left Arm	ER M Laser ER M Laser Stealth Armor Components
Right Arm	ER PPC Stealth Armor Components
Left Leg	Stealth Armor Components
Right Leg	Stealth Armor Components

Description

Newly deployed by the Capellan Confederation, the Cataphract -4L is intended to form the core of a Shadow Lance and act as the long range fire support element, though claims of the design being spotted in the Word of Blake cannot be discounted. Armed with a Gauss Rifle and an ER PPC, the -4L excels at this, but the inclusion of Stealth Armor and CASE protecting the Gauss Rifle increased its lethality and staying power. A pair of ER Medium Lasers round out the -4L's armament, keeping the Cataphract simple and deadly. The only complaint by some pilots regards the lack of Jump Jets, but their inclusion was deemed unncessary by the Stretegios.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

Factions

Word of Blake

**Stock Loadout**

CTF-4X

General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	HEAVY
Weight	70T
Stock Role	Sniper & Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 1 Support: 3
Speed	4/6/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 160 Max Stability: 65 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Armor: 1120 Structure: 536
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 36
Melee	Kick: 70 Punch: 35
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard Engine
Core	225
Heat Sinks	Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard Gyro
Structure	Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor	Standard Armor
Head	Cataphract Improved Targeting (Fixed) LRM5
Center Torso	L Laser
Left Torso	Ammo AC/5 Ammo AC/5 Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Torso	Ammo AC/5 Ammo AC/5 Ammo LRM
Left Arm	AC/5
Right Arm	AC/5
Left Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink Heat Sink

Description

The CTF-4X is the latest variant of this prototype 'Mech. The 4X downgrades the Engine, making for a slower ride, but adds more long range firepower with two Autocannon 5s, a Large Laser and LRM5.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Improved Targeting

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons

Pilot Affinity: Precise Shot

+1 bonus on weapon attacks

Factions

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