Cyclops CP-12-Wc

Mass: 90 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 25,390,460 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,130

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 360 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  Gauss Rifle
    2  ER Large Lasers
    1  LRM-10
    1  Improved C3 Computer
    1  Angel ECM
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

Overview:
Strormvanger Assemblies first placed the CP 10-Z Cyclops into production in
2710. Designed as a heavy assault vehicle for use in assault lances, the
Cyclops also proved a favorite among headquarters troops in higher-echelon
formations. With its sophisticated holographic Tacticon B-2000 battle computer
and its planet-wide communications capability, the heavy 'Mech proved highly
useful in this role. Except when the Cyclops is part of an assault lance,
tactical doctrine usually places it in the reserve, where it can coordinate and
support the overall actions of the other BattleMechs in its command. At
regimental level and higher, the commander's Cyclops is usually guarded by a
headquarters lance and supporting units.

 Though individual commanders have occasionally made personal modifications,
the present-day Cyclops is virtually identical to the prototype coming off the
assembly line in 2710.


Capabilities:
The Cyclops was designed primarily as a heavy assault 'Mech, but its
sophisticated communications and information network equipment make it equally
valuable as a command vehicle. In battlefield situations, the 'Mech is capable
of coordinating up to an entire BattleMech regiment with the B-2000 computer on
line. It easily maintains planet-wide and orbital communications, too, using
the Olmstead 840 tight beam commsystem and satellite assistance.

 The Cyclops' weaponry is mixed so that it can attack or defend itself against
any opponent at any range necessary. The Delta Dart LRM pack is capable of
engaging the enemy at extreme range. The Zeus-36 Mark III autocannon can be
used in the middle ranges. Finally, the two Diverse Optics Type 20 medium
lasers with the Hovertec SRM quad can take on anything that gets nearer.

 With its diverse weaponry, the Cyclops is somewhat limited in ammunition
storage, and its projectile weapons tend to run out quickly in extended battle
situations. For this reason, the Cyclops is usually well-protected when used by
high-echelon commanders, who usually employ it to turn the tide of battle or to
exploit an enemy weakness.

 Though the Cyclops' head section is armored as heavily as its internal
structure can handle, the armor is somewhat inadequate. In battle situations,
most enemy 'Mechs will automatically aim at the head of the Cyclops, knowing
any hits or near misses could damage or disable the sophisticated command and
control equipment located there, as well as doing the usual damage to the
MechWarrior inside.

 Even with these minor drawbacks, the Cyclops is a formidable weapon to be
found in the battle lances of almost every 'Mech regiment in the Successor
States.


Battle History:
The Cyclops has been a part of every major engagement in the Succession Wars,
having proved itself in both close combat and as an efficient command control
vehicle.

 During the initial advances by House Kurita into Davion-controlled space in
May 2796, the headquarters lance of the 22nd Avalon Hussars covered the retreat
and final DropShip embarkation of the beleaguered defenders of the planet
Delacruz. Attacked by nearly a full-strength Kurita 'Mech battalion, three
Cyclops and two supporting Warhammers withstood the onslaught until all but one
of the DropShips had successfully launched. When the surviving Warhammer was
ordered to withdraw, the three Cyclops launched a final missile barrage at the
pursuing enemy. This disrupted them enough so that the Davion 'Mechs could
escape under the protecting fire of some newly arrived AeroSpace Fighters.
Though heavily damaged, the three Cyclops survived.

 In early 2801, a raiding party of 'Mechs from Redjack Ryan's fortress planet
of Butte Hold landed on Alkalurops. All that opposed them on the planet was the
cadre and training formation of House Steiner's 32nd Lyran Guards. Led by the
old battlefield tactician Brigadier Carson Enright in his Cyclops, the 'Mechs
were deployed in a position to ambush the Bandit King's 'Mechs as they advanced
toward the supply depot in the town of Allabad. Using stored mining explosives
and missile fire, Brigadier Enright managed to bury the lead bandit 'Mechs and
to cripple a number of others as they passed through a narrow defile. Enright
then rose up in his Cyclops and charged the enemy, followed by his headquarters
lance and some MechWarrior trainees. In the ensuing melee, Ryan's raiding party
was completely smashed. The survivors fled back to their DropShips, leaving
eleven disabled 'Mechs on the field.


Variants:
Several variants of the Cyclops have appeared. The most notable includes the
popular command vehicle module, with its detachable section located on the
upper rear torso of the Cyclops. When not in battle, the unit can be detached
and set up in 15 minutes to become a fully operational headquarters bunker,
equipped with communication and control equipment capable of coordinating up to
a 'Mech regiment.

 Many pilots also provide their Cyclops with false armor head protectors, which
gives them the appearance of wearing a helmet. The rationale is that incoming
missile and autocannon fire will explode against the false armor instead of the
actual head armor. This is, at best, a poor solution to the problem.

 Another variation on the Cyclops replaces the right torso-mounted autocannon
with a second set of LRM racks and added armor protection for the arms. This
alteration allows more long-range fire but lessens the Cyclops' punch at medium
ranges.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
Brigadier Carson Enright

 Commander of House Steiner's 32nd Lyran Guard Regiment, Brigadier Enright has
commanded brigade- and division-sized 'Mech units a number of times from his
Cyclops known as the Archon's Eye. Enright is famous for his brash and
unpredictable tactics on the battlefield. Out of his 'Mech, he is a soldier of
the old school, scowling at the habits of those MechWarriors who are less
disciplined than him and the troops he commands.


MechWarrior Sergeant Lenny Markbright

 Noted tactician of the mercenary battalion Waco's Rangers, Markbright is one
of the best known non-commissioned personnel to pilot a Cyclops. He is assigned
as a tactical advisor to Colonel Wayne Waco's headquarters lance. In his
Cyclops, the Polyphemus, Markbright accompanies the battalion commander during
an operation, keeping his keen mind turned to the output of his modified B-2000
battle computer. Known for his analytical yet flexible thinking, Lenny
Markbright is one of the major reasons for Waco's Rangers' many successes.


Additional:
From TRO 3025.


Distribution from RS 3025/3026.


Entered by Corbin Ball.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   138 points                4.50
    Internal Locations: 1 RT, 3 LA, 6 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             360                      16.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    5.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 279                 17.50
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor
                                                      Structure      Factor
                                                Head     3            9
                                        Center Torso     29           44
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  14
                                           L/R Torso     19           29
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9
                                             L/R Arm     15           30
                                             L/R Leg     19           38

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass
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ER Large Laser                               RA        12        2         5.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        2         5.00
Gauss Rifle                                  RT        1         7        15.00
LRM-10                                       LT        4         2         5.00
Angel ECM                                    LT        0         2         2.00
Improved C3 Computer                         CT        0         2         2.50
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            LT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-10 (24)                                 LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      9    Points: 21
4          4       4       4       0      4     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: C3I, AECM, CASE, MHQ2, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1