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[Jakob Knight]

This is my most successful configuration, based on the MDG-1A Rakshasa modified for the CPLT chassis and capabilities.

Catapult CPLT-C1 "Battlerider"
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 315
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 60/22
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 50
Right Leg: 50
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: (Structure)
Left Arm: LRM5, 2 x DHS, (3xStructure)
Left Torso: Large Laser, 2 x Jump Jets, 1 x DHS, (2xStructure), (3xEngine)
Center Torso: 2 x Medium Laser, 2 x DHS (Engine)
Right Torso: Large Laser, AMS, 2 x Jump Jets, 1 x DHS, (Structure), (3xEngine)
Right Arm: LRM5, 1 x DHS, (6xStructure)
Left Leg: LRM Ammo x 1, (Structure)
Right Leg: LRM Ammo x 1, AMS Ammo x 1
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 17 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4


This configuration is designed for maximum tactical and strategic flexibility. Maximum speed, combined with full Jump capability, an Anti-Missile system, and nearly maximum armor allow this mech to adapt to whatever situation it finds itself in, as well as allowing the 'mech to keep pace with strike units.

The main weapons are a pair of Large Lasers and a pair of Medium Lasers, providing good pinpoint direct fire combat ability. The secondary weapons are a pair of LRM 5 launchers that retain the ability of the 'mech to support with indirect fire as opportunity permits. While the LRMs do limited damage, they are ammunition-efficient and do not force the Catapult to significantly sacrifice capability in direct-fire combat to mount. With 17 Double Heatsinks, the mech can sustain firing its laser array for several salvoes before needing to cool.

Utilizing the full capabilties of this battlemech, this configuration offers the widest range of possible mission profiles and combat options.

An alternate version that is closer to the original MDG-1A Rakshasa sacrifices the Jump Jets and Anti-Missile System to upgrade the LRM launchers to LRM 10s, but this version tends to be less able to adapt to some conditions, and I find it does not significantly increase overall performance.  

Edited by Jakob Knight, 13 March 2013 - 02:33 PM.

[NoBodie]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Std
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 416/434
Type: Std
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 44/44
Left Torso: 40/60
Left Torso Rear: 20/60
Center Torso: 60/88
Center Torso Rear: 26/88
Right Torso: 40/60
Right Torso Rear: 20/60
Right Arm: 44/44
Left Leg: 52/60
Right Leg: 52/60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: AMS Ammo
Left Arm: SRM6 + Art; SRM4 + Art
Left Torso: Med Laser; AMS; DHS; DHS
Center Torso: DHS; Ultra AC5 Ammo; Ultra AC5 Ammo
Right Torso: Med Laser; Ultra AC5; DHS
Right Arm: Med Laser; DHS
Left Leg: SRM Ammo + Art; Ultra AC5 Ammo
Right Leg: SRM Ammo + Art; Ultra AC5 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 15
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

http://mechromancer....1,0,1,1,0,0,0,0

Edited by NoBodie, 13 March 2013 - 02:12 PM.

[jay35]

Cataphract CTF-1X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 432/434
Type: Standard (+Endo)
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 45/15
Center Torso: 68/20
Right Torso: 45/15
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 59
Right Leg: 59
Weapons & Equipment: 4x Large Laser
Head: -empty-
Left Arm: 1x Large Laser, 1x DHS
Left Torso: 1x Large Laser, 2x DHS
Center Torso: Standard 300 Engine with 2x DHS
Right Torso: 1x Large Laser, 2x DHS
Right Arm: 1x Large Laser, 1x DHS
Left Leg: -empty-
Right Leg: -empty-
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 18 Dual Heatsinks (DHS)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Simple, sturdy, effective. No ammo to worry about (running out, or being shot and exploding). All weapons use the same range. Weapons are balanced across the chassis, and the chassis itself is symmetrical. 36pt alpha. Full armor. Decent speed for a Heavy. No wasted tonnage. Solid heat management. Standard engine for extra durability. Pushed a little armor to the rear to help stand up to pesky Lights.

Easy to swap engines to an XL-325, adding an additional Large Laser and one more DHS, to gain a bit more speed and more firepower (45pt alpha).

CTF-1X - 4xLL Standard Engine build (Recommended trial build, listed above.)
CTF-1X - I'm fahrin' mah layzors edition (Maximum build: 5xLL, XL-325 engine, 19 DHS, No wasted slots or tonnage. Posted here.)

Edited by jay35, 13 March 2013 - 02:22 PM.

[Shadowcaster]

Dragon DRG-1C
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 400/402
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 36/20
Center Torso: 56/24
Right Torso: 36/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 55
Right Leg: 55
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: NONE
Left Arm: 2x Medium Lasers
Left Torso: 2x Medium Lasers
Center Torso: SRM/6
Right Torso: 3 tons Gauss Ammo
Right Arm: Gauss Rifle
Left Leg: NONE
Right Leg: 1 ton SRM Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Left Torso: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure:
Heat Sinks: 10 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

A good introduction to the fast side of Heavy mechs.

Drag'nDrop

[o8oo Anarch]

I have been toying with this build.

A mid ranged, direct fire Cat rocking a couple of LRM10+artemis combined with TAG and a PPC to help in the ecm pervalent battlefield. It also packs a pair of MPLas to help deal with any scouts getting under missle/ppc range. Not the fastest Cat on the block but heavily armoured enough to play support.

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STD
Rating: 255
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 422
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 45/15
Center Torso: 60/24
Right Torso: 45/15
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 60
Right Leg: 60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm:
Left Torso: DHS
Center Torso:
Right Torso: 1x AMS Ammo
Right Arm:
Left Leg: 2x LRM Ammo
Right Leg: 2x LRM Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: LRM 10+Artemis
Left Torso: PPC
Center Torso: 2 Med Pulse Lasers
Right Torso: TAG , AMS
Right Arm: LRM 10+Artemis
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 11 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: None

Edited by o8oo Anarch, 13 March 2013 - 02:17 PM.

[Butane9000]

Dragon DRG-5N Custom
Tonnage: 60
Engine: Standard
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 340/402
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm: 32
Left Torso: 32/18
Center Torso: 54/24
Right Torso: 32/18
Right Arm: 32
Left Leg: 40
Right Leg: 40
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Large Laser x2
Left Torso:
Center Torso: Standard 300 Engine [2/2 Slots Filled], SRM6
Right Torso: Anti-Missile System, 1 ton AMS ammo, 1 ton MG ammo, 3 ton SRM ammo, CASE
Right Arm: Machine Gun x3
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 3 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 12 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edit: Notes

- 3 Machine guns on weapon group 2
- 2 Large Lasers on weapon group 1 (chain fire)
- SRM6 on weapon group 3

Useful as a hit and run/fast attack support mech.

Edited by Butane9000, 13 March 2013 - 03:37 PM.

[Elandyll]

Dragon DRG-1C
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 368
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 40/16
Center Torso: 56/24
Right Torso: 40/16
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 39
Right Leg: 39
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: 2x Medium Laser
Left Torso: 2x Medium Laser, 1xDHS
Center Torso: 2xDHS (in engine), SRM4
Right Torso: 2xDHS
Right Arm: Gauss Riffle
Left Leg: 1t Gauss Ammo, 1t SRM ammo
Right Leg: 2t Gauss Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Left Torso: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 15
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0


Hard hitting and still quite heat friendly as well as decently fast
Still my favorite I think to this day.

Edited by Elandyll, 13 March 2013 - 02:21 PM.

[Kinilan]

Dragon DRG-1C
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 325
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 402
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm:40
Left Torso: 41/15
Center Torso: 60/20
Right Torso: 41/15
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 56
Right Leg: 56
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Medium Laser, Medium Laser
Left Torso: Large Laser, Large Laser
Center Torso: XL 325 Engine +3 DHS, LRM10
Right Torso:
Right Arm: Machine Gun, Machine Gun Ammo, Machine Gun Ammo
Left Leg: LRM Ammo, LRM Ammo
Right Leg:LRM Ammo, LRM Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Left Torso: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 13 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[jay35]

Cataphract CTF-1X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 325
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 432/434
Type: Standard (+Endo)
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 45/15
Center Torso: 68/20
Right Torso: 45/15
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 59
Right Leg: 59
Weapons & Equipment: 5x Large Laser
Head: -empty-
Left Arm: 1x Large Laser, 1x DHS
Left Torso: 1x Large Laser, 2x DHS
Center Torso: XL 325 Engine with 3x DHS
Right Torso: 1x Large Laser, 2x DHS
Right Arm: 2x Large Laser, 1x DHS
Left Leg: -empty-
Right Leg: -empty-
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy
Right Arm: 2 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 19 Dual Heatsinks (DHS)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Sister build to the one above. This sports an XL-325 engine, an additional Large Laser, an additional DHS (dual heatsink), and retains all of the benefits of the other build except for the added vulnerability of the XL engine. On the upside, it has zero wasted slots or tonnage and ups the alpha to 45pts for a slight trade-off in heat management.

Edited by jay35, 13 March 2013 - 02:21 PM.

[Zen Hachetaki]

This Dragon starts a fights as sniper with 2 ER PPC, preferably near the base. Once the inevitable ECM lights show up he chases them down alternating PPC shots to disable their ECM shield keeping suppression fire with MGs (shoot in front of them) and streaks occasionally popping in when PPC counters ECM. Any spots where 2 PPCs hit, the 3 MGs will start eating internals QUICKLY.

Using this build for a trial mech will also provide a lot of people with exposure to the oft discussed MG, along with providing a lot of data to developers on how effectively it is/is not used. Please check my stats out on this mech build if you doubt it's effectiveness.

Last reason... c'mon - who doesn't like moar dakka?

Dragon DRG-5N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 37
Left Torso: 41F/15R
Center Torso: 55 F/25R
Right Torso: 41F/15R
Right Arm: 37
Left Leg: 50
Right Leg: 50
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Streak Ammo
Left Arm: 2 ER PPC
Left Torso:
Center Torso: SSRM2
Right Torso:
Right Arm: 3 MG
Left Leg: 1T MG Ammo
Right Leg:
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 3 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 14 Double (All hidden in Engine)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by Zen Hachetaki, 13 March 2013 - 02:29 PM.

[Goose]

[such a format]

Cataphract CTF-1X "Shootist"
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 416
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 45 / 15
Center Torso: 70 / 18
Right Torso: 45 / 15
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 51
Right Leg: 51
Weapons & Equipment: AC/20 (three tons of ammo); ER Large Laser; Two Medium Pulse Lasers; AMS (one ton of ammo)
Head: n/a
Left Arm: ER Large Laser; DSHS
Left Torso: Medium Pulse Laser; AMS; Two DSHSs
Center Torso: Engine-mounted DSHS
Right Torso: AC/20
Right Arm: Medium Pulse Laser
Left Leg: One ton AC/20 Ammo; One ton AMS Ammo
Right Leg: Two tons AC/20 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 2 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 14 Double-Strength
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Top Speed of 64.8; Firepower of 41; Heat Efficiency of 1.28

Not a two-trigger design

Edited by Goose, 13 March 2013 - 03:04 PM.

[BigJim]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6b96b8cd4dd80d3

Catapult CPLT-C1 (PinkPenetrator)
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 416
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 50
Center Torso: 70
Right Torso: 50
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 57
Right Leg: 57
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: 1x SRM-6 | 1x Double Heatsink
Left Torso: 1x PPC | 2x Double Heatsink
Center Torso: 2x Medium Laser | 1x XL300 (2x Double Heatsink Slotted)
Right Torso: 1x PPC| 2x Double Heatsink
Right Arm: 1x SRM-6
Left Leg: 1x SRM-Ammo | 1x Jumpjet
Right Leg: 1x SRM-Ammo | 1x Jumpjet
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 17x Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[1453 R]

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 325
Max Engine Rating: 360

Armor: 358
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 14
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 34/22
Center Torso: 54
Right Torso: 34/22
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 36
Right Leg: 36

Weapons & Equipment:
Head: --
Left Arm: 1x ER Large Laser
Left Torso: --
Center Torso: 2x SRM-4
Right Torso: --
Right Arm: 1x AC/10
Left Leg: 1x AC/10 ammunition, 1x SRM ammunition
Right Leg: 1x AC/10 ammunition, 1x SRM ammunition

Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 13 Double (All engine-mounted)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

"DRG-1N/E DragonForcer”

DragonForcer On Smurfy

A simple, versatile, and battle-tested DRG-1N, well suited for teaching newer pilots about different combat ranges and weapon types. Quick and heat-efficient, the DragonForcer can engage foes at any distance with its mix of medium-long range direct-fire weapons and a powerful bank of SRMs in its center torso. Its speed allows it to respond to changing battlefield conditions or to disengage from fights it doesn't like while its simple, methodical armament allows its pilot to focus on the fight rather than on what their own 'Mech is doing.

All possible upgrades as well as an XL engine make the DragonForcer an expensive proposition and space within the chassis is very tight (read: maxed out), but the 'Mech performs admirably in combat conditions even in the hands of a completely green pilot (no efficiencies needed, great for new players!) and has proven itself to its designer on the battlefield many times over.

(**NOTE**: I spent half an hour fighting this infuriatingly overdone, fantastically useless post editor to try and get a post I'd written in LibreOffice to not come out looking like mangled garbage. I failed. Piranha, FIX YOUR F***ING FORUM EDITOR.)

Edited by 1453 R, 13 March 2013 - 02:30 PM.

[greavie]

Cataphract-1X

Tonnage: 70
Engine: 280
Rating: Standard
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:432/434
Type: Standard
Head:18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 42/18
Center Torso: 58/30
Right Torso:42/18
Right Arm:44
Left Leg:59
Right Leg:59
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Nothing
Left Arm: Medium Laser
Left Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, 3*Double Heat Sink
Center Torso: 280 Standard Engine with 1 Double Heat Sink
Right Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, Gauss Rifle, Double Heat Sink
Right Arm: 2*Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink
Left Leg: 1 ton Gauss Ammo
Right Leg: 2 tons Gauss Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: N/A
Right Torso: 1 Ballistic, 1 Energy
Right Arm: 2 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: N/A

Cataphract-2X

Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 416/434
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 63/25
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 51
Right Leg: 51
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Nothing
Left Arm: SRM 6, SRM 4
Left Torso: Large Laser, 2 tons Gauss Ammo
Center Torso: XL300 Engine with 2 Double Heat Sinks, 2 tons Gauss Ammo
Right Torso: Large Laser, Gauss Rifle
Right Arm: Nothing
Left Leg: 2 tons SRM Ammo
Right Leg: Empty
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, AMS
Center Torso: N/A
Right Torso: 1 Ballistic, 1 Energy
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: N/A

Edited by greavie, 13 March 2013 - 02:28 PM.

[Guchion]

Okay instead of a all out cheese build, I have designed a Trial mech, to teach people with, without punishing them for not knowing things.

I'll break down why it is how it is below, but here is the stat block:

Cataphract CTF-DMS (DEAD MAN'S SHOES)


Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 250
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm:39
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso:64/24
Right Torso: 40/24
Right Arm: 39
Left Leg: 40
Right Leg: 40
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: None
Left Arm: LRM10, SRM 4
Left Torso: ER PPC, 2 x DHS, CASE, LRM AMMO. SRM AMMO
Center Torso:none
Right Torso:AC/10, CASE, 2xAC10 AMMO
Right Arm:MEDIUM LASER, DHS
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 13
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Mechlab link CTF-2X

I've built it and its fun to play!
I wanted my Trial mech to have a real mixture of weapons, reasonble speed and survivability, yet have room for improvement and not punish the Wielder.

I chose a moderate engine, the 250 since it gives a respectable turn of speed, contains enough heatsinks to just work on its own and get the best out of the DHS the design uses.
Weaponry wise I went in for one each weapon group, so a LRM 10 for long range support, and a SRM 4 for extra close range punch. These weapons showcase thier own capabilitys well and introduce minimum and maximum ranges well. I chose the SRM4 over the streak to show a different weapon type rather than have a second lock on weapon, the fact it launches in one volley also helps.
The Combination of a torso ER=PPC and a AC-10 is excellent, giving either a chain fire 1-2 blow or a linked punch with respectable range. I chose the ER over the standard PPC to avoid punishing close range fights, the LRM launcher does enough of that and also its a good weapon at all ranges and is unique in having a anti ECM effect.
The two medium lasers that round off the armament give a insight into the workhorse weapon of choice and help the mechs close range offensive.
In short, it can snipe, give limited indirect support, brawl reasonably well and move at a sensible pace.

I Chose to avoid an XL to avoid the new player "Why did my mech die, I still had centre torso left" issue, and to keep purchase costs down (assuming the variant is available to purchase).

Case on both sides will keep the mech going for longer too, and with a Balanced armament the mech is quite capable even if it loses a side torso.

13 DHS keep the mech firing for quite a while as long as the correct weapons for the ranges are used.

In short I think i've built a mech that teaches and rewards good play, yet can still alpha well if needed.

Why Dead mans shoes? well

"The phrase "waiting for dead men's shoes" means being in a situation where you can't advance or be promoted through any merit or effort of your own, but have to wait for someone else to die or retire so you can step into his place"

Sounds about right for an aspiring Heavy Pilot to me

[BloodyDziq]

PLZ use http://mwo.smurfy-net.de for something like this in the future


http://mwo.smurfy-ne...ead63af62606c69


Dragon DRG-1C
Tonnage: 60
Engine: 300
Rating: XL
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: F45/B11
Center Torso: F64/B16
Right Torso: F45/B11
Right Arm: 36
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:-
Left Arm: 2x Medium Laser, 2x DHS
Left Torso: 2x PPC, DHS
Center Torso: SRM6, 300XL + 2x DHS
Right Torso: 2x DHS, Beagle Active Probe
Right Arm: -
Left Leg: 1x SRM Ammo
Right Leg: 1x SRM Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Left Torso: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Phellian]

"Marauder"
CTF-1X

Cataphract CTF-1X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 275
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 384
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 42/18
Center Torso: 70/18
Right Torso: 42/18
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 35
Right Leg: 35
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: PPC, 1 DHS
Left Torso: Medium Laser, 2 DHS
Center Torso:
Right Torso: AC/5, Medium Laser, 2 DHS
Right Arm: PPC, 1 DHS
Left Leg:
Right Leg: 2 tons AC/5 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 2 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 17 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Speed: 63.6
Firepower: 35
Heat Efficiency: 1.31

2x PPC, 2x Medium Laser, AC/5

Suggested weapon links:

• Button 1: PPC (Left Arm), AC/5
  
• Button 2: PPC (Right Arm), AC/5
  
• Button 3: 2x Medium Laser

When alternating fire from button 1 to button 2 the AC recycles fast enough to fire with each PPC shot.

Edited by Phellian, 13 March 2013 - 02:35 PM.

[Tremendous Upside]

Cataphract CTF-1X "Bankyphract"
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 265
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 336
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 39
Left Torso: 32/12
Center Torso: 52/18
Right Torso: 32/12
Right Arm: 39
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: None
Left Arm: 1xLarge Laser, 1xDHS
Left Torso: 1xMedium Laser, 3xDHS
Center Torso: 1xSTD265 Engine
Right Torso: 1xLB-10X AC, 1xML, 1xDHS
Right Arm: 2xLarge Laser, 1xDHS
Left Leg: 1xLB-10X ammo
Right Leg: 1xLB-10X ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 2 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: 16
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Trials are usually for newer players... So this has a mix of lasers and ballistic weapons a newer user can play with at a variety of ranges. Designed for 2 weapon groups - arms together and torso together.

[B1ackBishop]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 275
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 42
Left Torso: 44
Center Torso: 68
Right Torso: 44
Right Arm: 42
Left Leg: 45
Right Leg: 45
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: AMS Ammo
Left Arm: SRM 6, SRM 4, 2 x SRM Ammo
Left Torso: AMS
Center Torso: Standard 275 Engine + 1 Double Heat Sink
Right Torso: AC/20
Right Arm: Large Laser
Left Leg: 2 x AC/20 Ammo
Right Leg: 2 x AC/20 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks:
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Deathlike]

CPLT-C1 Jump-Brawler

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: Standard
Rating: 260
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 394 points of 422
Type: Ferro Fibrous
Head: 18 of 18
Left Arm: 26 of 40
Left Torso: 48 front, 12 back
Center Torso: 70 front, 14 back
Right Torso: 48 front, 12 back
Right Arm: 26 of 40
Left Leg: 60 of 60
Right Leg: 60 of 60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: n/a
Left Arm: n/a
Left Torso: ER PPC, 2 DHS
Center Torso: 1 Large Pulse Laser, 1 DHS in engine
Right Torso: ER PPC, 2 DHS, 1 JJ
Right Arm: n/a
Left Leg: 1 JJ
Right Leg: 1 JJ
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Mech is designed for learning basic fundamentals of jump jetting (or jump sniping) and cover. Chain firing the ER PPCs make heat much more sustainable as the large pulse laser is designed for close combat vs lights, but also improves synergy with jump sniping. LPLs are also great for cooling down, as that generates the least amount of heat, allowing you to occasionally get an occasional single ER PPC shot in, including hot maps like Caustic. Heat management is obviously crucial to this enemy dependent build, but firing any one weapon while under the "Heat Level Critical" threshold of 80% is doable.

This build is optimal for killing large mechs with the ppcs and can at least handle itself against light mechs with the pulse laser. Patience is required to get the most out of the mech and promotes teamplay through being an effecting support sniper. It has speed to get you where you need to go as a heavy, plus you quickly learn about the weapons themselves and the dos and don't of heat management and engagements. There is a limited range of the weaponry since none of the weapons are on the arms, but with the massive torso twist, that can make up for that deficiency plus they are well protected due to being part of the torsos.

Edit: It's good for newbies, as it is just as good for veterans, but vets tend to use a different jump sniper... at least this will get you to learn the basics at least.

Edited by Deathlike, 13 March 2013 - 02:39 PM.