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[Octantis]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: 300
Rating: XL
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 47/13
Center Torso: 70/18
Right Torso: 47/13
Right Arm: 38
Left Leg: 46
Right Leg: 46
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: 2X SRM6
Left Torso: Large Laser, AMS, 2 DHS
Center Torso: 2X SRM Ammo, 2 DHS
Right Torso: AC10, Large Laser
Right Arm:
Left Leg: AMS Ammo, AC10 Ammo
Right Leg: 2X AC10 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: 14 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

[Lord Psycho]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6f0857613978a0e


Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70/70
Engine: XL
Rating:340
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 384/434
Type: Standard
Head:16/18
Left Arm:40/44
Left Torso:47/60, 13 rear
Center Torso: 73/88, 15 rear
Right Torso:47/60, 13 rear
Right Arm:40/44
Left Leg:40/60
Right Leg:40/60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: medium laser
Left Torso: medium laser, 1 jumpjet
Center Torso: 340XL,2 jumpjets, 2 DHS
Right Torso: LB-10X, 1 jumpjets
Right Arm: LB-10X
Left Leg: 2 tons Lb-10x ammo
Right Leg:2 tons Lb-10x 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: Endosteel
Heat Sinks: 12 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4


I'll admit the medium laser placement is up to the user. in the torso to converge damage. in the arms to hit faster mechs. or my version which .... helps lead when peopel go to your left....

Have fun and I'll see ya on the battlefields!

Edited by Lord Psycho, 14 March 2013 - 10:29 AM.

[Country Gravy]

Cataphract (CTF-3D)
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 265
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 434
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40 / 20
Center Torso: 59 / 29
Right Torso: 40 / 20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 60
Right Leg: 60
Weapons & Equipment
Head:
Left Arm: Medium Laser
Left Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, Heat Sink, Heat Sink, Heat Sink, Anti-Missile System, AMS Ammo
Center Torso: AC/2 Ammo
Right Torso: Medium Pulse Laser, Heat Sink, Heat Sink, Heat Sink, AC/2, AC/2 Ammo
Right Arm: Medium Laser, Heat Sink, AC/2
Left Leg: Jump Jet - Class III, Jump Jet - Class III
Right Leg: Jump Jet - Class III, Jump Jet - Class III
Hardpoints
Head:
Left Arm: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 AMS, 1 Energy
Center Torso:
Right Torso: 1 Ballistic, 1 Energy
Right Arm: 1 Ballistic, 1 Energy
Left Leg:
Right Leg:
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel (3 tons)
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sinks (29.8 EHS)
ECM Capable? No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Edited by Country Gravy, 14 March 2013 - 10:33 AM.

[Euphor Kell]

CPLT-C1


Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine:XL
Rating:300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 384/422
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 56/28
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: LRM20+Artemis, 2x LRM Ammo
Left Torso: MLAS, DHS
Center Torso: MLAS, TAG (2 optional Engine DHS)
Right Torso: MLAS, DHS
Right Arm: LRM20+Artemis, 2x LRM Ammo
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:
Heat Sinks:
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Top Speed:
74.8 Kph

Weapons:
2x LRM 20 + Artemis
3x Medium Lasers
1x TAG

Ammo:
720 LRM + Artemis

Weapon Groups:
1: TAG/3xMLAS
2: 2xLRM20
3: TAG

Summary:
This was the first mech i learned to pilot to a reasonable degree during closed beta (minus the Artemis/DHS/TAG - the build still works without them), mostly because it allowed me to hit things i normally couldn't due to very low FPS on my computer.

it works well in the open, even to an extent without a spotter (although, you'd probably want the adv sensor range modules for that), where the TAG/Artemis combo can make short work of most enemies, even with ECM-equipped mechs (just TAG em) The LRMs are the main weapon, but it can still dish out punishment to anyone closing the gap with triple Medium Lasers.

[Jalthibuster]

Long and very long range fire support mech, still some punch in CQB. Works pretty well for me.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...13a6fd6c1872e37

Catapult CPLT-C1 "White Walker"
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 400/422
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 44 / 13 rear
Center Torso: 64 / 20 rear
Right Torso: 44 / 13 rear
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 52
Right Leg: 52
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: -
Left Arm: 1x LRM 15
Left Torso: 1x TAG, 2x Jumpjet, 1x DHS
Center Torso: 2x Medium Laser, 1x DHS
Right Torso: 1x ERPPC, 2x Jumpjet, 1x DHS
Right Arm: 1x LRM 15
Left Leg: 2x LRM ammo
Right Leg: 2x LRM ammo
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
Heat Sinks: 13
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

[KylleX]

"Brawlmaster"

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard Engine
Rating: 280
Max Engine Rating: 340
Max Speed: 64.8

Armor: 400
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 40
Left Torso Rear: 20
Center Torso: 68
Center Torso Rear: 20
Right Torso: 40
Right Torso Rear: 20
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 43
Right Leg: 43

Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: SRM/4, SRM/4
Left Torso: Large Laser
Center Torso:
Right Torso: Large Laser, AC/2
Right Arm: Large Laser
Left Leg: AC/2 Ammo
Right Leg: SRM Ammo
Firepower: 49

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: 15x Double Heat Sinks
Center Torso: 11x (Engine)
Left Torso: 2
Right Torso: 2
Heat Efficiency: 1.15

ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

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I run my weapon groupings as shown:

LMB: Group 1 = 2x SRM/4 (Left Arm)
RMB: Group 2 = Large Laser (Right Arm)
MMB: Group 3 = 2x Large Laser (Left + Right Torso)
Left Shift: Group 6 = AC/2 (Right Torso)

----------
I love this build it is literally my favorite build in-game.

The compliment of multiple ranges on the frame are great for anyone who enjoys diversity and coming into a battle with a few tricks up their sleeve.

The Large Lasers are great for putting pain on distant and nearby enemies while the AC/2 gives you a moderately quick firing plinker for sniping at those pesky Atlas D-DC's. The quick round speed on the AC/2 also allows for it to be useful in closer brawls, albeit situationally.

The dual SRM/4's in the left arm are great for melting armor and getting crits on stripped mechs components and fire all 8 rockets incredibly quick and tightly grouped thanks to the CTF-2X's missile pod being a 4x tube.

Overall this mech build is a lot of fun to pilot and gives you a feel of being a middle ground brawler at close and medium ranges, fully capable of conquering anything from Ravens to Atlai all while being very easy to learn.

[Training Instructor]

This is a neat trial build that I think works pretty well. Quite fast, almost max armor. 3xPPC for ranged engagements, SRM6+SRM4 for people who duck under PPC range.

CTF-2X

[color=#959595]Cataphract CTF-2X[/color]
[color=#959595]Tonnage: 70[/color]
[color=#959595]Engine: XL[/color]
[color=#959595]Rating: 330[/color]
[color=#959595]Max Engine Rating: 340[/color]
[color=#959595]Armor: 416/434[/color]
[color=#959595]Type: Standard[/color]
[color=#959595]Head: 18[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm:44[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Torso: 40[/color]
[color=#959595]Center Torso: 60[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso: 40[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm: 44[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Leg: 52[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Leg: 52[/color]
[color=#959595]Weapons & Equipment:[/color]
[color=#959595]Head:[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm: SRM6, SRM4[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Torso:PPC[/color]
[color=#959595]Center Torso:[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso:PPC[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm:PPC[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Leg:[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Leg:[/color]
[color=#959595]Hardpoints:[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm: 2 Missile[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Torso: 1 Energy, 1 AMS[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso: 1 Energy, 1 Ballistic[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm: 1 Energy[/color]
[color=#959595]Internal Structure: [/color]
[color=#959595]Heat Sinks: 16 DHS[/color]
[color=#959595]ECM Capable?: No[/color]
[color=#959595]Max Jump Jets: 0[/color]

[FrDrake]

This mech gives a feel for long range weaponry while not being useless at close range with it's dual large lasers. It will also give the user a feel for Jump Jets and TAG equipment. I deliberately shied away from using PPCs since the state rewind has not been implemented yet on it, I also opted to not include artemis so as not to put extra LoS restrictions on the player. Trying to keep rules the player needs to know to a minimum. Instead I opted for additional heat sinks to keep the large lasers firing. The inclusion of a STD engine over an XL is again to limit the information the player has to know before piloting this mech.


Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine: STD
Rating: 260
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 394
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 44/16
Center Torso: 64/20
Right Torso: 44/16
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 46
Right Leg: 46
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: LRM 10
Left Torso: Large Laser, Jump Jets Class III x2, Double Heat Sink
Center Torso: TAG
Right Torso: Large Laser, Jump Jets Class III x2, Double Heat Sink
Right Arm: LRM 10
Left Leg: LRM Ammo x2
Right Leg: LRM Ammo x2
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

[Stormtrooper13]

Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine:XL
Rating: 310
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:
Type: Standard
Head:18
Left Arm:44
Left Torso:48/12
Center Torso:70/18
Right Torso:48/12
Right Arm:44
Left Leg:59
Right Leg:59
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:AMS Ammo
Left Arm: ML
Left Torso:ML, DHS, AMS
Center Torso:XL310Engine, 2 JJ
Right Torso:UAC/5, ML
Right Arm:UAC/5, ML, 3 UAC Ammo
Left Leg:JJ, UAC Ammo
Right Leg:JJ, UAC 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:13 DHS (2 in Engine)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4
http://mechromancer....1,0,1,0,0,0,0,0

[BumRuckus]

Catapult CPLT-K2 "XL"
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating:280
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 368
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm:40
Left Torso: 40/20
Center Torso: 60/24
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 33
Right Leg:33
Weapons & Equipment: 2 PPCs, 2 AC/2's 18 DHS
Head: AC/2 Ammo
Left Arm: PPC 2xDHS
Left Torso: AC/2, 2xDHS
Center Torso: XL 280 Engine, 1 DHS
Right Torso: AC/2, 2xDHS
Right Arm: PPC, DHS
Left Leg:
Right Leg: AC/2 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 Heat Sinks (18)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

CPLT-K2 XL

This 'Mech represents a substantial upgrade to the original CPLT-K2. Keeping with the original intent of a front-line direct-fire version of the Catapult, this variant adds to the original K2's firepower at all ranges. The internal structure has been upgraded to Endo-Steel, and the original STD 260 engine upgraded to a 280XL, taking advantage of this chassis' relatively small side torsos and giving the 'Mech improved speed and manueverability. A pair of AC/2's compliment the PPCs at long range, sharing the same projectile speed these are a deadly combination of cockpit shake and pinpoint damage. Filling in the gap at short range, the AC/2's give vastly improved brawling capability to the original. In addition the heatsinks have been upgraded to double, giving the PPCs effectively twice the cooling and sustainability.

Edited by BumRuckus, 14 March 2013 - 10:57 AM.

[Denulyanov]

Cataphract CTF-3D
Tonnage: 70
Engine: STD
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor:
Type: Ferrro- Fibrous
Head: 16
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 42
Center Torso: 70
Right Torso: 32
Right Arm: 44
Left Leg: 50
Right Leg: 50
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Medium Laser
Left Torso: Medium Laser
Center Torso: 2 Heat Sinks
Right Torso: Medium Laser, ULTRA AC/5, 6 TONS of ULTRA AC/5 AMMO
Right Arm: Medium Laser, ULTRA AC/5
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: 12 Double Heatsinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Totals: 4 Medium lasers, 2 ULTRA AC/5 + 6 TONS of ULTRA AC/5 AMMO

Firepower: 30
Heat efficiency: 1.26
Speed 69.4kph

[fluffypinkbunny]

[color=#959595]Catapult CPLT-C4[/color]
[color=#959595]Tonnage: 65[/color]
[color=#959595]Engine: Standard[/color]
[color=#959595]Rating: 300[/color]
[color=#959595]Max Engine Rating: 315[/color]
[color=#959595]Armor: Standart[/color]
[color=#959595]Type:[/color]
[color=#959595]Head: 18[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm: 40[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Torso: 40/12[/color]
[color=#959595]Center Torso: 48/14[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso: 40/12[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm: 40[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Leg: 52[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Leg: 52[/color]
[color=#959595]Weapons & Equipment:[/color]
[color=#959595]Head: SRM Ammo + Artemis[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm: 2x SRM6 + Artemis[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Torso: [/color]
[color=#959595]Center Torso: 2x Medium Pulse Laser, 2 engine heatsinks[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso:[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm: 2x SRM6 + Artemis[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Leg: SRM Ammo + Artemis[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Leg: [/color][color=#959595]SRM Ammo + Artemis[/color]
[color=#959595]Hardpoints:[/color]
[color=#959595]Left Arm: 2 Missile[/color]
[color=#959595]Center Torso: 2 Energy[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Torso: 1 AMS[/color]
[color=#959595]Right Arm: 2 Missile[/color]
[color=#959595]Internal Structure: Endo-Steel[/color]
[color=#959595]Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 12 total[/color]
[color=#959595]ECM Capable?: No[/color]
[color=#959595]Max Jump Jets: 4[/color]

[Anuri]

Catapult CPLT-C1
Tonnage: 65
Engine:Standard
Rating:275
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor
Type: Ferro-Fib
Head:18
Left Arm:40
Left Torso:60
Center Torso: 84
Right Torso: 60
Right Arm:40
Left Leg:55
Right Leg:55
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: Lrm15+artemis
Left Torso: Med laser, DHS
Center Torso:Medium laser, medium laser, engine, engine heatsink
Right Torso: AMS, Ams ammo, ams ammo, medium laser
Right Arm: Lrm15+artemis
Left Leg: Lrm ammo, lrm ammo
Right Leg: Lrm ammo, lrm ammo
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:
Heat Sinks: Double, 12
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Pretty straight forward upgrade of c1 - works awsome

[JayVrb]

My generalist Catapult build, favorite of my heavies. Armed effectively for both long and short range.

Source


Catapult CPLT-C4
Tonnage: 65
Engine: XL
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 384
Type: Standard
Head: 18/18
Left Arm: 40/40
Left Torso: 40 Front 20 Rear
Center Torso: 62 Front 22 Rear
Right Torso: 40 Front 20 Rear
Right Arm: 40/40
Left Leg: 41/60
Right Leg: 41/60
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x SRM Ammo + Artemis
Left Arm: 1x LRM 15 + Artemis, 1x SRM 6 + Artemis
Left Torso: 2x Jump Jets
Center Torso: XL Engine 300, 2x Medium Laser
Right Torso: 1x Jump Jets
Right Arm: 1x LRM 15 + Artemis, 1x SRM 6 + Artemis
Left Leg: 2x LRM Ammo + Artemis
Right Leg: 1x LRM Ammo + Artemis, 1x SRM Ammo + Artemis
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Missile
Center Torso: 2 Energy
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 2 Missile
Internal Structure:
Heat Sinks:
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 4

Edited by Vrbas, 14 March 2013 - 11:35 AM.

[Symber]

Dragon DRG-1C
Tonnage: 60
Engine: XL
Rating: 350
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 304
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 33
Left Torso: 40 Front / 16 Rear
Center Torso: 60 Front / 20 Rear
Right Torso: 40 Front / 16 Rear
Right Arm: 11
Left Leg: 25
Right Leg: 25
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: Nothing
Left Arm: Medium Laser x2
Left Torso: PPC x2
Center Torso: SRM6
Right Torso: Anti-Missle System, AMS Ammo, SRM Ammo
Right Arm: Nothing
Left Leg: Nothing
Right Leg: Nothing
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: 14 Double Heat Sinks
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Great versatile mech. Can snipe, skirmish, hit & run, hunt ECM lights, respond to base caps @ 104kph, outrun most opposition (or maintain distance) in reverse while laying down fire. Everything a new player needs.

Edited by Symber, 14 March 2013 - 11:45 AM.

[Latrodectus]

Let's flood the game with splatcats!

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9dc561a1b40622f

Catapult CPLT-A1
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: 58/26
Right Torso: 40/20
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 49
Right Leg: 49
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: empty
Left Arm: 3 SRM6, 2 SRM ammo
Left Torso:1 DHS
Center Torso: 2 DHS
Right Torso:2 DHS
Right Arm: 3 SRM6, 2 SRM ammo
Left Leg: 2 SRM ammo
Right Leg: 2 SRM ammo
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 3 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
[Right Arm: 3 Missile
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 15 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0/4

Edited by Latrodectus, 14 March 2013 - 11:51 AM.

[Cannon Ball]

Enigma CTF-1X

Edited by Cannon Ball, 14 March 2013 - 11:52 AM.

[SuperCostaBro]

Cataphract CTF-2X
Tonnage: 70
Engine: Standard
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 340
Armor: 368
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 44
Left Torso: 50/10
Center Torso: 73/15
Right Torso: 50/10
Right Arm: 38
Left Leg: 30
Right Leg: 30
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: 1x Ac/20 Ammo
Left Arm: 2x SRM 6
Left Torso: 1x Medium Laser
Center Torso: 2x AC/20 Ammo
Right Torso: 1x Ac/20, 1x Medium Laser
Right Arm: Empty
Left Leg: 2x SRM Ammo
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: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 13 DHS
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...fc44f4d1a59f42d

[Chaos7]

Catapult CPLT-K2
Tonnage: 65
Engine:
Rating: 300 XL
Max Engine Rating: 315
Armor: 384/422
Type: Standard
Head: 18
Left Arm: 40
Left Torso: 44/16
Center Torso: 68/16
Right Torso: 44/16
Right Arm: 40
Left Leg: 41
Right Leg: 41
Weapons & Equipment:
Head:
Left Arm: PPC, 1xDouble Heat Sink
Left Torso: Ultra AC/5, Medium Laser,1xDouble Heat Sink
Center Torso:2xUltra AC/5 Ammo, 2xDouble Heat Sink(Engine)
Right Torso: Medium Laser, 2xDouble Heat Sink
Right Arm: PPC, 1xDouble Heat Sink
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: Endo-Steel
Heat Sinks: 17 Double
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Edited by VOHRIMENKO, 15 March 2013 - 02:06 AM.

[Arcturious]

I have taken the "efficient" to mean minimalist and I've tried to keep this in the theme of a Trial mech - something a new player can run, see areas they might want to improve or personalise it. A framework for a good build if you will.

Dragon DRG-5N
Tonnage: 60
Engine: STD
Rating: 300
Max Engine Rating: 360
Armor: 336
Type: STD
Head: 18
Left Arm: 36
Left Torso: 36 /16
Center Torso: 60 / 20
Right Torso: 36 /16
Right Arm: 36
Left Leg: 31
Right Leg: 31
Weapons & Equipment:
Head: AMS AMMO
Left Arm: LARGE LASER
Left Torso: -
Center Torso: SRM4 / SRM AMMO
Right Torso: AMS
Right Arm: AC5
Left Leg: AC5 AMMO
Right Leg: AC5 AMMO
Hardpoints:
Left Arm: 2 Energy
Center Torso: 1 Missile
Right Torso: 1 AMS
Right Arm: 3 Ballistic
Internal Structure: ENDO
Heat Sinks: 12 (STD)
ECM Capable?: No
Max Jump Jets: 0

Mechromancer Link

So, quite basic. Only upgrade it has is Endo steel. Everything else can be improved upon after earning some cash. Yet it should still serve a new player well with little effort and give them a broad range of systems (Ballistic, Energy, Missile) to play with. I even squeezed in AMS so they get some protection from LRM etc.

Edited by Arcturious, 14 March 2013 - 12:14 PM.