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[ToxinTractor]

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: Standard
Rating:280
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 352
Type: standard
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 28/40
Left Torso: 39/39 17/17
Center Torso: 56/56 24/24
Right Torso: 36/36 20/20
Right Arm: 40/40
Left Leg: 34/56
Right Leg: 40/56
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: LRM Ammo
Left Arm: Med-Laser
Left Torso: Med-Laser
Center Torso: LRM10, LRM ammo
Right Torso: DHS x1
Right Arm: AC10
Left Leg: AC10 ammo
Right Leg: AC10 ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Ballistic
Internal Structure:
Heat Sinks: 12
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

DRG-1N - Consistent tractor

The dragon is one of my favorites.. its a flexible mech which is always awesome, lets you get some pretty nice load outs on it.

Note- No XL engine, personally I am not a fan of it.. This way even if you do loose the one torso your not totally screwed... the LRM 10 is more useful then folks seem to think to. With practice you can keep up your damage all game.. However the engine is smaller- it is not a huge drop in speed, you are not too fast but not too slow.

Just remember your med lasers can go out to about 500ms with LOWER damage and pick your shots, 30 rounds of AC10 ammo will not last you if you have a ichy trigger finger. So use caution

The armour of the mech is pretty flexible to, there is armour on your *** to, so you will have some more time if those pesky light mechs get on your balls and start trying to chew your *** up. This does not mean stand and wiggle your rear end to them though.

[N0ni]

Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 320
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 416/434
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 42
Center Torso: 70
Right Torso: 42
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 51
Right Leg: 51
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: AC/5 ammo x1
Left Arm: PPC
Left Torso: Jump Jets-Class III x2, Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink x1
Center Torso: x2 Double Heat Sink, AC/5 ammo x1
Right Torso: Jump Jets-Class III x2, Medium Laser, AC/5 ammo x1, AC/5
Right Arm: PPC, Double Heat Sink x1
Left Leg: N/A
Right Leg: N/A
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 14
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[Warskull]

Cataphract CTF-1X

Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 300 STD
Max Engine Rating: 340

Armor:
Type: Normal
Head: 14
Left Arm: 37
Left Torso: 43F 17B
Center Torso: 66F 22B
Right Torso: 43F 17B
Right Arm: 37
Left Leg: 36
Right Leg: 36

Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1xAmmo-UAC/5
Left Arm: 1xLarge Laser
Left Torso: 1xDHS
Center Torso: 300 STD Engine, 2xDHS (in engine)
Right Torso: 1xUAC/5, 1xDHS
Right Arm: 2xLarge Laser
Left Leg: Empty
Right Leg: 1xAmmo-UAC/5

Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 2 Energy

Internal Structure: Endosteel
Heat Sinks: Double Heatsinks, 14 Total
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Ronin Starwalker]

I present you with my 2x that I play almost exclusively ~770,000 mech xp with this variant.

Effective against all classes of mechs and at all ranges.

It is extremely versatile with a diverse weapons mix capable of potent burst as well as sustainable DPS. It is well armoured with excellent heat and space efficiency and a fast speed (86.6kph) that lets it engage and disengage at will for battlefield control.

It excels in the 'heavy cavalry' role and is designed as an Inner Sphere counterpart to the Clan OmniMech.


Cataphract CTF-2X - "Ranger"
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 340
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 60
Center Torso: 88
Right Torso: 60
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 35
Right Leg: 35
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Streak SRM 2, Streak SRM 2, DHS
Left Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, DHS
Center Torso:
Right Torso: Ultra AC5, Medium Pulse Laser, DHS
Right Arm: ER PPC, DHS
Left Leg: UAC5 Ammo, Streak SRM 2 Ammo
Right Leg: UAC5 Ammo, UAC5 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: 17 DHS (3 in Engine, 4 in Chassis)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by Ronin Starwalker, 17 March 2013 - 04:04 AM.

[Tesunie]

Reef Serpent (DRG-1N-C)

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 320
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor:
Type: Standard
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 29/40
Left Torso: 39/56 15/56
Center Torso: 65/80 15/80
Right Torso: 39/56 15/56
Right Arm: 29/40
Left Leg: 36/56
Right Leg: 36/56
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: ER PPC
Left Torso: 3x LRM Ammo
Center Torso: 2x LRM5
Right Torso: 3x LB 10-X Ammo
Right Arm: LB 10-X AC
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
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: 10 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Spoiler

Trial Mech Advantages:
- Can also work on any other dragon variant, simply change the 2x LRM5s into a single LRM10 system, at the coat of 1 ton LRM ammo. Great for people working on leveling up the chassis, as each chassis can be customized to almost the same format.
- LBX is capable of being changed into an AC10, at the cost of 1 ton LRM ammo, or 1 ton AC ammo, variant dependent.
- Good mech for speed and armor. Provides a lot of defense.
Trial Mech Disadvantages:
- Isn't extremely effective at any one range.
- It's a Dragon, a mech that is a heavy, but plays more like a fast medium.
- Easy to over position oneself, and be trapped alone.
- Hard to aim with the arms, though it is best when circling a foe at the extent of the arm's rotation.
Idea behind the mech:
- LBX AC can hit even on a grazing shot. Good for faster mechs, or when you are moving fast.
- PPC provides an energy weapon that shoots and acts like an AC, and provides range.
- LRMs provide a weapon useful as you approach, or if you can't close in, a weapon to work at good range. Also capable of hanging back. Good especially for someone starting out and learning.
- Has ideal weapons for a variety of ranges, and has a sweet spot of 200-300m.

Edited by Tesunie, 13 March 2013 - 07:13 PM.

[Splinters]

If we're going to really go after it, let's give them the splatcat and see if the new players like it or not.

SplatCat Standard on the CPLT-A1 platform

Catapult CPLT-A1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: 300 XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 416/422
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 45/15
Center Torso: 60/24
Right Torso: 45/15
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 57
Right Leg: 57
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: 3x SRM6
Left Torso:3x SRM ammo, 1 DHS, XL engine, 2 Jump Jets Class III
Center Torso: 310 XL engine, Gyro, 2 Jump Jets Class III, +2x DHS (in engine)
Right Torso: 1 DHS, XL engine
Right Arm: 3x SRM6
Left Leg: 2x SRM ammo
Right Leg: 2x SRM ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 3 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 3 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo
Heat Sinks: DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Edited by Splinters, 13 March 2013 - 07:19 PM.

[Avenger762]

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STD
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 416
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 38/22
Center Torso: 56/28
Right Torso: 38/22
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 57
Right Leg: 57
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: None
Left Arm: Large Pulse Laser
Left Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, 3 Double Heat Sinks
Center Torso: Double Heat Sink
Right Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, 3 Double Heat Sinks, AMS
Right Arm: Large Puse Laser
Left Leg: None
Right Leg: 1 Ton AMS Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo Steel
Heat Sinks: Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0
 

[Alik Kerensky]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...8b8818d7beba218

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STD
Rating: 200
Max Engine Rating: XXX

Armor:
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 44/14
Center Torso: 62/22
Right Torso: 44/14
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49

Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1 Ton AMS Ammo
Left Arm: Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink
Left Torso: Gauss Rifle, Medium Laser, Case, Double Heat Sink
Center Torso: Beagle Active Probe
Right Torso: ER PPC, AMS, 2 Double Heat Sink
Right Arm: Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink
Left Leg: 2 Tons Gauss Ammo
Right Leg: 2 Tons Gauss Ammo

Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Energy

Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 13 (8 in Engine) Double Heatsinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by Alik Kerensky, 14 March 2013 - 09:56 PM.

[DarkJaguar]

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STANDARD
Rating: 255
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 400
Type: STANDARD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 62/22
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49
Weapons & Equipment: (2) ERPPC, (1) ER LLAS, (1) MPLAS
Head: N/A
Left Arm:ER PPC, (2) DHS
Left Torso: MPLAS, (3) DHS
Center Torso: STD ENGINE 255
Right Torso: ER LLAS, (3) DHS
Right Arm: ER PPC, DHS
Left Leg: N/A
Right Leg: N/A
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: ENDO STEEL
Heat Sinks: 19 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[GaiDaigouji]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70

Engine: STD
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 68/20
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 43
Right Leg: 43
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: -
Left Arm: 2 SRM4s, 1 DHS
Left Torso: 1 Medium Laser, 1 DHS
Center Torso: -STD Engine 300, 2 DHS
Right Torso: 1 AC/20, 1 Medium Laser
Right Arm: 1 Medium Laser
Left Leg: AC/20 Ammo 2 tons.
Right Leg: Srm Ammo 1 ton, Ac/20 ammo 1 ton.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: Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by GaiDaigouji, 13 March 2013 - 07:28 PM.

[Frozenrose]

"Loveboat" Long-Range Missile support Catapult

Catapult CPLT-C4
Tonnage: 65
Engine: Standard
Rating: 200
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor:
Type: Ferro-Fibrious
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 40/40
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 56/28
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40/40
Left Leg: 60/60
Right Leg: 60/60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: N/A
Left Arm: 2x LRM10 + Artemis IV
Left Torso: C.A.S.E. 1x AMS ammo,5x LRM Ammo + Artemis IV,
Center Torso: N/A
Right Torso: Anti-Missile System
Right Arm: 2x LRM10 + Artemis IV
Left Leg: Standard Heatsink
Right Leg: Standard Heatsink
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 10
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

CPLT-C4

[Leigus]

Balanced, easy-to-learn-in Catapult

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...bcdd69eff2a3625

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STD
Rating: 260
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 384
Type: STD Armor
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 48
Center Torso: 70
Right Torso: 48
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: 1x SRM6
Left Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 7x HS, 2Ton SRM Ammo
Center Torso: 2x Medium Laser
Right Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 6x HS, 2Ton SRM Ammo
Right Arm: 1x SRM6
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
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: STD
Heat Sinks: 23
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[SubRyan]

CTF-3D

2x LBx-10, 4MLas

[Epicentr]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 432
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 64/24
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 59
Right Leg: 59
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x AC20 Ammo
Left Arm: 2x SRM 4
Left Torso: 1x Anti-Missile System, 1x AMS Ammo, 1x Medium Laser, 2x Double Heat Sink
Center Torso: STD 285, 1x Double Heat Sink, 1x SRM Ammo, 1x AC20 Ammo
Right Torso: 1x AC20, 1x Medium Laser
Right Arm: 1x Medium Laser
Left Leg: 1x AC20 Ammo
Right Leg: 1x SRM 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: 13 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...041830f1536429f

[Vsai]

"PhreeBird"
Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 412/434
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 60
Center Torso: 88
Right Torso: 60
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x Structure Slot
Left Arm: Large Laser, 6x Structure Slot
Left Torso: 12x Armor Slot
Center Torso: Jump Jets-Class III x2
Right Torso: A/C 20, 2x Armor Slot
Right Arm: Large Laser, 7x Structure Slot
Left Leg: 2x A/C 20 Ammo
Right Leg: 2x A/C 20 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 10 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4 Used 2
Lots of fun jumping around mechs, hitting with A/C 20 and it is extremely maneuverable without the XL engines drawbacks. Dual Large Lasers in the arms provide mid to long range fire power while jump jets allow for stabilizing tricky mid-air shots with the A/C 20 and avoiding enemy fire.

[ProtoformX]

Smurfy: (screenshot at end of post)
Proto's Gauss Kitty



Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 265
Max Engine Rating: 315

Armor: (336)
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 8
Left Torso: 48/12
Center Torso: 68/16
Right Torso: 48/12
Right Arm: 8
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49

Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Gauss Ammo
Left Arm: none
Left Torso: Gauss Rifle; Gauss Ammo; Medium Laser
Center Torso: Gauss Ammo; Gauss Ammo
Right Torso: Gauss Rifle; Gauss Ammo; Medium Laser
Right Arm: none
Left Leg: Gauss Ammo
Right Leg: none

Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic, 1 AMS
Right Arm: 1 Energy

Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: Double 10(0)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by ProtoformX, 13 March 2013 - 07:42 PM.

[Dirus Nigh]

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: standard
Rating: 260
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 352
Type: standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 30
Left Torso: 44/16r
Center Torso: 62/22r
Right Torso: 44/16r
Right Arm: 30
Left Leg: 35
Right Leg: 35
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: none
Left Arm: LRM15+artemis
Left Torso: Medium laser, (2) jump jet III, CASE, Double Heat Sink, (2) LRM ammo+artemis
Center Torso: (2) medium laser
Right Torso: Medium laser, (2) jump jet III, CASE, Double Heat Sink, (2) LRM ammo+artemis
Right Arm: LRM15+artemis
Left Leg: none
Right Leg: none
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: standard
Heat Sinks: (12) Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[ICUBurn]

Burns Brawling Phract


Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Std
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:384
Type: standard
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 44/44
Left Torso: 40/60 Rear 20/60
Center Torso: 62/88 rear 26/88
Right Torso: 40/60 Rear 20/60
Right Arm: 44/44
Left Leg: 35/60
Right Leg: 44/44
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: SRM Ammo
Left Arm: 2X srm6
Left Torso: 1 med laser, 1 srm ammo, 2 DBL HS, c.a.s.e.
Center Torso: STD 280 with 1/1 HS used
Right Torso: AC20, Med laser
Right Arm: Med Laser
Left Leg: ac 20 ammo, srm ammo
Right Leg: 2x ac20 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: Double = 13
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0
 

[Jacob Dieffenbach]

This variant is the one I use for my Founders CPLT-C1, it's based heavily on the CPLT-C5A model that won't appear till the Jihad. It's extraordinarily powerful in the right hands. It runs cool, it's highly maneuverable, its boosted armor can withstand a brawl at short range and is deadly with its Artemis-enabled missiles at long range, and has enough ammunition to keep fighting till the end of the match.

Even the fact that its engine is a standard instead of an Extra Light is a careful tactical decision: since it can brawl so much, you're much more likely to have a side torso sheared off, yet you'll still be able to fight with three lasers and a single LRM launcher, something I've done on many occasions.

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: Standard
Rating: 260
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 400/422
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 44
Left Torso Rear: 16
Center Torso: 56
Center Torso Rear: 22
Right Torso: 44
Right Torso Rear: 16
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 52
Right Leg: 52
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: LRM 15 + Artemis
Left Torso: Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink, Jump Jets - Class III (x2), C.A.S.E., LRM Ammo + Artemis IV (x3)
Center Torso: Medium Laser (x2)
Right Torso: Medium Laser, Double Heat Sink, Jump Jets - Class III (x2)
Right Arm: LRM 15 + Artemis
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
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: 12 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[Novawrecker]

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 400/402
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 40 / 16
Center Torso: 60 / 20
Right Torso: 40 / 16
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 55
Right Leg: 55
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Medium laser
Left Torso: PPC
Center Torso: Two SRM 4's
Right Torso:
Right Arm: LB-10X
Left Leg: SRM ammo x2
Right Leg: LB-10X ammo x2
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Energy
Center Torso: 2 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Ballistic
Internal Structure:
Heat Sinks: 12 Double Heat Sinks (all in engine)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0