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[Dasein]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 325
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 42/18
Center Torso: 70/18
Right Torso: 42/18
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 51
Right Leg: 51
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: -
Left Arm: 2*SRM6+Artemis
Left Torso: LL, DHS, AMS
Center Torso: XL Engine 325 10+3 internal DHS
Right Torso: LL, DHS
Right Arm: LL, SRM ammo+Artemis
Left Leg: SRM ammo+Artemis, AMS ammo
Right Leg: 2*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: 16 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0
 

[McOrion]

Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 310
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 44
Center Torso: 70
Right Torso: 44
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 35
Right Leg: 35
Weapons & Equipment: 1Gauss, 1ER PPC, 1PPC
Head:
Left Arm: Double Heat Sink PPC
Left Torso: Double Heat Sink
Center Torso: +2 Heat Sink
Right Torso: Gauss Rifle, Gauss Ammo, Gauss Ammo
Right Arm: Double Heat Sink, ER PPC, Gauss Ammo
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
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: Double (15)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[Davoke]

Davoke's "Smackaphract"

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine:STD
Rating:280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:
Type:Standard Plate
Head:18/18
Left Arm:44
Left Torso:40 Front, 20 Rear
Center Torso:62 Front, 26 Rear
Right Torso:40 Front, 20 Rear
Right Arm:44
Left Leg:43
Right Leg:43
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:AC/10 Ammo
Left Arm:2xSRM6+AIV
Left Torso:Medium Laser, 2 DHS
Center Torso:Engine Mounted DHS
Right Torso:AC/10, Medium Laser
Right Arm:Medium Laser, DHS
Left Leg:SRM Ammox1, AC/10x1
Right Leg:SRM Ammox2
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:Doubles
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0
 

[Devaast]

Cataphract CTF-4X " Wrathchild "


Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL 255
Rating:XL
Max Engine Rating: 255
Armor:416
Type:Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm:44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 68/20
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 51
Right Leg: 51
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: SRM4
Left Arm: Ultra AC/5
Left Torso: DHS x3
Center Torso:XL255 engine + 2 Medium Lasers
Right Torso: C.A.S.E.+ 8 Tons of Ultra AC/5 Ammo
Right Arm: Ultra AC/5
Left Leg: 2 tons of SRM ammo
Right Leg: 2 tons of SRM ammo

Hardpoints:

Head: 1 Missile
Left Arm: 2 Ballistic
Left Torso: 1 AMS
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Arm: 2 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Standard
Heat Sinks: Double x13
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Speed: 59.0 / 64.9 KPH
Firepower: 30
Max sustained DPS: 7.13
Cooling Efficiency: 50% [ 1.59 ]
Ultra AC/5 Ammo: 200
SRM ammo: 400

Edited by Devaast, 14 March 2013 - 07:54 AM.

[Niyack]

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 416
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 50/10
Center Torso: 72/12
Right Torso: 50/10
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 57
Right Leg: 57
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: ER PPC
Left Torso: Large Laser
Center Torso:
Right Torso:
Right Arm: ER PPC
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
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: Standard
Heat Sinks: 21 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...84998988250346a

[Cattra Kell]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 255
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 416
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 60/26
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 52
Right Leg: 52
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: empty
Left Arm: 2x SRM6
Left Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 2x SRM Ammo, C.A.S.E, 2x Double Heat Sinks
Center Torso: STD Engine 255
Right Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 1x AC/10, 1x Double Heat Sink
Right Arm: 1x Large Laser
Left Leg: 2x AC/10 Ammo
Right Leg: 2x AC/10 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure:
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Smurfy Link

[Deathlike]

If I can post a different build for different variant.. then include this (otherwise, just limit it to the first post I made):

CPLT-K2

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine: Standard
Rating: 250
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 368 of 422
Type: Standard
Head: 18 of 18
Left Arm: 32 of 40
Left Torso: 48 front, 12 back
Center Torso: 70 front, 14 back
Right Torso: 48 front, 12 back
Right Arm: 32 of 40
Left Leg: 41 of 60
Right Leg: 41 of 60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: n/a
Left Arm: ER PPC
Left Torso: Large Laser, 3 DHS
Center Torso: AMS ammo
Right Torso: Large Laser, 3 DHS
Right Arm: ER PPC
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: 16 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

The mech is designed to be a basic well rounded energy mech. The pair of large lasers is good for learning to dish group fire damage vs close and light mechs. The pair of ER PPCs are great for chain firing long distances.

It is not meant to be alphaed indefinitely. The PPCs are solely used for long range combat and should be used half as often in closer engagements. When you have any spare time to cool down, you can use them a lot more often (which might actually benefit with the future coolant modules).

Weapon convergence is favorable, as the lasers are on the torsos, making it important to keep things in front of you. The ER PPCs have a lot more free range, and even if either of the gun arms are taken off, you are still able to dish reasonable damage with the loss (as firing dual PPCs adds heat very quickly).

The mech is great for learning on how not to overheat too quickly.

[_HEV_]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 352
Type: Standart
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40
Center Torso: 60
Right Torso: 40
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 20
Right Leg: 20
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Empty
Left Arm: 2x SRM 6, 1x Double Heat Sinks
Left Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 4x SRM Ammo, 3x LB 10-X Ammo, C.A.S.E.
Center Torso: Engine XL 300, 2x Double Heat Sinks in Engine
Right Torso: 1x Medium Laser, LB 10-X AC
Right Arm: ER PPC
Left Leg: Empty
Right Leg: Empty
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS
Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Standart
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0
 

[Zaljerem]

Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine: XL
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 368
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 38/18
Center Torso: 52/18
Right Torso: 38/18
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 40
Right Leg: 40
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1 Heat Sink
Left Arm: PPC
Left Torso: MPL, 1 AC/10 Ammo, 1 Heat Sink
Center Torso: 2 Heat Sinks, 1 Engine Heat Sink
Right Torso: AC/10, MPL, 1 AC/10 Ammo
Right Arm: PPC
Left Leg: 2 Jump Jets
Right Leg: 2 Jump Jets
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: Endosteel
Heat Sinks: Standard
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[Dagger214]

Cataphract CTF-4X
Tonnage: 70
Engine:Standard
Rating:225
Max Engine Rating: 255
Armor:384
Type:Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm:44
Left Torso: 48
Center Torso: 74
Right Torso: 48
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 35
Right Leg: 35
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:Streak SRM2
Left Arm:1xAC10, 2xAC10 Ammo
Left Torso:DBL Heatsink
Center Torso:2xMedium Laser
Right Torso:DBL Heatsink
Right Arm:1xAC2, 1xAC5, 2xAC2 Ammo, 2xAC5 Ammo
Left Leg:1xStreak SRM Ammo
Right Leg:1xAC10 Ammo
Hardpoints:
Head: 1 Missile
Left Arm: 2 Ballistic
Left Torso: 1 AMS
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Arm: 2 Ballistic
Internal Structure: Endo
Heat Sinks: 11 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Luisdot]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...echlab#i=12&l=>

[Honger Low]

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine:XL
Rating:360
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor:384
Type: Endo-Steel
Head: 16
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 38F/18R
Center Torso: 54F/26R
Right Torso: 38F/18R
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 48
Right Leg: 48
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: none
Left Arm: ER PPC
Left Torso: Tag, DHS
Center Torso: XL engine, 2x SSRM 2, 4 slotted DHS
Right Torso: AMS
Right Arm: 2x Machine Gun
Left Leg: 2x SSRM ammo
Right Leg: AMS ammo, Machine Gun ammo
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: 15
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...867ee1199c1b92c

Edited by Hell Spawn, 14 March 2013 - 08:26 AM.

[Gasman 1220]

I'm really surprised my favorite flavor of the AC20 CTF-2X hasn't been posted yet. Most people seem to run with MLs in all three energy points, but I think having a single ML in the arm with the other two being torso makes for a really unwieldy weapon grouping (and mouse configuration). So I drop the arm ML and upgrade the torsos to MPLs. The shorter beam duration makes for a more accurate alpha, and the shorter range isn't really a factor because it matches up pretty well with the SRMs.

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 432
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 45 / 15
Center Torso: 66 / 22
Right Torso: 45 / 15
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 59
Right Leg: 59
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: AC-20 Ammo
Left Arm: 2 x SRM6
Left Torso: MPL, DHS
Center Torso: n/a
Right Torso: AC-20, MPL
Right Arm: n/a
Left Leg: AC-20 Ammo, SRM Ammo
Right Leg: AC-20 Ammo, 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: 12 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by Gasman 1220, 14 March 2013 - 08:21 AM.

[daver]

Dragon DRG-1N "Broken Beer Bottle Brawler"
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 305
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 368
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 32 / 24
Center Torso: 54 / 26
Right Torso: 32 / 24
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 39
Right Leg: 39
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x SRM ammo
Left Arm: 1x ML
Left Torso: 1x LL, 1x DHS
Center Torso: 2x SRM4, 2x DHS
Right Torso: 1x AMS, 1x AMS ammo, 1x AC/5 ammo
Right Arm: 1x AC/5
Left Leg: 1x AC/5 ammo, 1x SRM ammo
Right Leg: 1x AC/5 ammo, 1x SRM ammo
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 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Link to Smurfy's:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9f20b71a09c84e5

[Rod Stewbart]

Classic 'mech with some upgrades.

Awesome Aws-8Q
Tonnage: 80
Engine: Standard
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 300
Armor: 494
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 52
Left Torso: 48
Center Torso: 62
Right Torso: 48
Right Arm: 52
Left Leg: 68
Right Leg: 68
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Medium Laser
Left Arm: 2 DBL Heatsinks
Left Torso: 1 ER PPC, 1 Medium Laser, 2 DBL Heatsinks
Center Torso: STD Engine 280, 1 of 1 Engine Heatsinks
Right Torso: 1 Anti-missile System, 1 ER PPC, 1 Medium Laser, 2 DBL Heatsinks
Right Arm: 1 ER PPC, 2 DBL Heatsinks
Left Leg:
Right Leg: 1 ton AMS Ammo
Hardpoints:
Head: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 AMS, 2 Engergy
Right Arm: 1 Energy
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 19 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Waladil]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 414/434
Type: Ferro Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 62/26
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 49/60
Right Leg: 49/60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x SSRM ammo
Left Arm: 2x SSRM-2
Left Torso: Large Laser
Center Torso: 2x AC/20 ammo, 2x DHS (engine-mounted)
Right Torso: 1x Medium Laser, 1x AC/20
Right Arm:
Left Leg: 1x AC/20 ammo
Right Leg: 1x 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: 12 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

CTF-2X

[Decep-Qi-Kons]

Dragon DRG-1N

I designed this Dragon to skirmish against ECM equipped Atlas D-DC's from covered positions. I take advantage of the Energy Hardpoint in the torso since it is mounted high on the mech. This, combined with the low profile head, also mounted high on the chassis, means I can easily fire with excellent cover.

The punch of the ER-PPC is complimented by the rate of fire of the AC/2 and the damage spread of the twin Streaks. These other weapons are perfect for taking advantage of armor breaches or for fighting lighter Mechs.

I find the pairing of the ER-PPC and the AC/2 unique because they both have excellent range and the projectiles travel at the same speed, meaning I can easily check my aim with the AC/2 and when my confidence is high, fire the ER-PPC. This increases the hit rate of my PPC while helping me keep my heat low. The ER-PPC has a fire rate high enough to always be ready when I need it.

The weapon combo is also great for brawling, and the 14 DHS keeps this small set of weapons cool. Combine that with a 350 engine, which gives a top speed of over 90KPH, and you have a mech of all trades, ready to take on anything.

One alteration I might make, from time to time, is to place TAG in the left arm, and remove one tone of Streak Ammo, but that is only when I am pairing with competent LRM boats.

Update: One last thought. For any mech over 35 tons, I choose STD engines...but for the dragon, I make an exception. I feel it's center torso is so prominent that the side torsos are "safe" for XL engines. I also have sacrificed armor in the side torsos.

Also, I typically feel that if you aren't playing with close to the maximum engine rating (within reason) that you are playing an underweight mech. That's why the dragon is growing on me. I think it is at its sweet spot for engine size.

Last, I don't buy engine sizes that aren't at a 25 interval unless the engine is the same weight as an engine at a 25 interval (XL 255, for example.) I'm buying critical slots (three of them) and speed with the extra weight. Any weight above that is wasted.

Dragon DRG-1N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 350
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 340
Type: Ferro
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 34/14
Center Torso: 55/23
Right Torso: 34/14
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 34
Right Leg: 34
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1 x AMS Ammo
Left Arm: Empty
Left Torso: 1 x ER PPC
Center Torso: 2 x Streak SRM 2
Right Torso: 1 x AMS
Right Arm: 1 x AC/2
Left Leg: 1 x Streak SRM Ammo, 1 x AC/2 Ammo
Right Leg: 1 x Streak SRM Ammo, 1 x AC/2 Ammo
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: 14 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by Killkie, 14 March 2013 - 09:02 PM.

[Dauphni]

This simple build can effectively engage at any range thanks to its varied weapon loadout. It's fast, manoeuvrable and cool even without any pilot efficiencies, which should make this Mech very friendly to new pilots.

Catapult CPLT-C1

Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315

Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 45/15
Center Torso: 64/20
Right Torso: 45/15
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41

Weapons & Equipment:
Head: LRM10 Ammo + Artemis IV
Left Arm: LRM10 + Artemis, Double Heat Sink
Left Torso: Large Laser, Double Heat Sink x2
Center Torso: Medium Laser x2, XL Engine 300 (+2 Engine Heat Sinks)
Right Torso: Large Laser, Double Heat Sink x2
Right Arm: LRM10 + Artemis
Left Leg: LRM10 Ammo + Artemis IV
Right Leg: LRM10 Ammo + Artemis IV

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 Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

EDIT: Removed one ton of ammo, added extra armour.

Edited by Uite Dauphni, 14 March 2013 - 02:44 PM.

[Grimgnaw]

CPLT-K2

[Pando]

Catapult CPLT-C4
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL type
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 45 / 15
Center Torso: 69 / 15
Right Torso: 45 / 15
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41
Weapons & Equipment: 4xJJ,1xTag,1xMPL,2xLRM10,2xSRM6
Head: -
Left Arm: 1xLRM10,1xSRM6,1xDBL,2xLRM(ammo),1xSRM(ammo)
Left Torso: -
Center Torso: engine,1xTag,1xMPL
Right Torso: 1xDBL
Right Arm: 1xLRM10,1xSRM6,1xDBL,2xLRM(ammo),1xSRM(ammo)
Left Leg: 2xJJ
Right Leg: 2xJJ
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 15 DBL
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Edited by Pando, 14 March 2013 - 08:55 AM.