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#1 InnerSphereNews

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:00 AM

New Terran Hegemony Heavy Mech Shown Off

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The CPLT-C1 - A Catapult for the 26th Century

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The Terran Hegemony got a new member today, but it isn’t a system, nor even a planet – the CPLT-C1 Catapult was shown to a select audience as Hollis Incorporated’s winning bid for the three year fire support ’Mech contract. Weighing in at 65 tons, this heavy ’Mech boasts a pair of Holly LRM-15’s, four Martell Medium Lasers, 10 tons of Duralex Heavy armour, Anderson Propulsion 21 Jumpjets for a maximum jump distance of 120 meters, and a Magna 260 engine allowing a speed of 64.8 km/h.

Tests began with a trio of Catapults firing upon a Lance of light ’Mech targets 500 meters away. Within a few quick salvos the light ’Mechs had been reduced to flames and twisted metal. A second test showed a single Catapult jump-jetting from hill to hill, showcasing its agility.

Skeptics, however, are unconvinced the purchase was a wise one. “Ja it’s got jump jets, but sixty-four kilometers is too slow for a ’Mech like this.” Said one visitor from Tharkad. “You always hear claims that ‘oh it’s not going to need to be faster, it’s a support ’Mech!’ Ja well when you’re in ze cockpit of one and it’s your neck on the line, suddenly zat low speed becomes a concern quite fast. However, ve have been shown these Catapults are capable of destroying a lance of Light, un-moving ’Mechs. I can certainly see why speed was not ze focus.” Ending with a chuckle he stated: “I guess it can still outrun ze hover tanks!” A nearby representative from Marik overheard this and supported the opinion: “Saying this thing can sit at the back and fire is all fine and good – until a lance of Commandos breaks through the front lines. What then? Become so much borscht that’s what. Stationary targets just shows how good they are on a parade ground, a gift for byrokrati. Give me a real ’Mech with a good mix of speed and firepower any day.

There was support for the new ’Mech, however, from Sianese visitors who stated: “It is foolish to build all ’Mechs for all situations. If you build something that is unspecialised, it will be mediocre at all things.” A delegate from Luthien gave similar praise: “With so focussed a tool, a man could do great things. There is an elegance to its usage. I foresee a bright future for this machine.

Time will tell who was right with their assertions, but for now it is clear that the purchase of this ’Mech by the Terran Hegemony has caused quite a stir among the dignitaries invited to view it.



#2 Barantor

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:00 AM

Yay!

I like the nose and how strong the legs look, definitely worthy of the jump jets it possesses.

Edited by Barantor, 28 December 2011 - 10:04 AM.


#3 Lima Zulu

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:01 AM

Most epic Catapult picture I've ever seen.

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:02 AM

DOGS BO***CKS.

Edited by Mchawkeye, 28 December 2011 - 10:04 AM.


#5 Cattra Kell

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:03 AM

Oh goody! Keep up the awesome art FD, and keep on working hard on the game ComStar!

Edited by Cattra Kell, 28 December 2011 - 10:04 AM.


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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:03 AM

Nice one.
Glad the Catapult is in, one of my favorite heavies in out timeline.

#7 JarheadEd

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:05 AM

Oh yeah, LRM love.

#8 wanderer

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:05 AM

There's another one of the classics done right- wonder if/when we'll see the -K variant? It's a darn fine heavy, whether it's lobbing LRM's or spraying down someone with PPC fire.

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:05 AM

"Holy 'Flies like a butterfly, stings like a bee' Batman!"

Pretty much is my answer. Amazing art for the Catapult one of my favorite mechs.

Good stuff!

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:06 AM

Damnit, now which do I choose to specialise in?? Hunchback and Catapult are two of my favourite mechs. Choices choices!!!

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:06 AM

Hehehe, anyone notice the My Little Pony reference at the top? :)

It does look frikkin' awesome though, especially compared to, say, the Mechwarrior 4 Mercs model. Much more stocky and fearsome.

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:07 AM

Oh my gawsh, that looks freakin' amazing...!

Can't wait to get in this thing.

#13 Type ZERO

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:08 AM

Sick! I've always loved the Catapult!

Keep up the awesome work guys! =D

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:09 AM

First, the design looks pretty good as usual.

Second, I'm guessing the last week surprise for every month is going to be a mech reveal?...hmm how many more months do we have left till summer? hehe (might tell us how many mechs we are gonna see lol)

Third, I don't mean to sound negative, I love what you're all doing but come one, this is a bit of a lukewarm after waiting for quite a bit. Just a single concept art and nothing more? :)

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:10 AM

awww yea, now they showing the good stuff........

lets all pray for all the varients to be available for it (with kurita getting the K2 as a stock mech perhaps :) )

Sarna lists this as having 13!!!! varients over the course of the BT universe

Who needs a fully customisable mechlab when you can pick between which ever varients would be available in 3048/49 anyway :)

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Catapult

Edited by chewie, 28 December 2011 - 10:14 AM.


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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:13 AM

Now that, that's just made my day. What a beautiful war machine to rain down death from afar. Looks good, and by far one of my long time favourite Mechs. I am extremely pleased with how well it looks.

In short, I have got to get me one of those.

#17 Tweaks

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:13 AM

Hell yeah! That is a real beauty! Love the new design!

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:13 AM

I'm actually ok with this mech.

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:16 AM

Yay, I called it! :)

So that makes two from my "list of 'Mechs I'll consider piloting if I can't have a Dervish" (the Dragon being the first.) I'm happy.

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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:17 AM







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