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The Centaur Battle Armor was original conceived by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Fire Power expansion set. The figure would be used in both general and as a unique armor in the CGC game. The Battle Armor would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. | The Centaur Battle Armor was original conceived by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Fire Power expansion set. The figure would be used in both general and as a unique armor in the CGC game. The Battle Armor would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:27, 24 January 2014
Centaur Battle Armor | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | Rhodes Foundry[1] |
Use | Infantry Artillery Fire-Support Anti-infantry/Battle Armor unit |
Chassis Type | Humaniod |
Weight Class | Heavy |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Experimental) |
Introduced | 3136 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,500 kg kg |
Top Speed | 10(20) kph km/h |
Jump Range | None m |
Armament | |
Armor Type | Reactive |
BV (2.0) | 52[1][2][3] |
Description
Designed in secrecy, the Centaur is a Heavy weight Battle Armor, first designed for the Republic of the Sphere's armed forces during the later Dark Age era. This was part of an effort by the Republic to develop a highly mobile Battle Armor scale artillery piece. The Centaur's development came in time the nation was being torn sunder by internal and external forces. It was first built on Devil's Rock at the highly secretive Rhodes Foundry Ltd factory, along with other secret projects. The Battle Armor was first enter production in 3136 along with the Simian Battle Armor, where they would be teamed up in years ahead.
The Armor would first see combat in false-flag raids as part of Republic's efforts to destabilize enemy forces outside of the nation's Fortress Walls.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The heavy suit is weighted down by its primary weapon, the Battle Armor Artillery battery. Intended as anti-infantry and Battle Armor weapon, this tubed artillery weapon is heavy enough to slow down the Centaur to just barely 10 kph. However, the entire weapon is detachable, once dropped the armor can move upwards to 20 kph. The tubed weapon system is limited to eight rounds of fire. As its only backup weapon, the suit has a right arm mounted Small Laser. To aid in moving the Centaur to get into position against a potential enemy, the suit is equipped with Magnetic Clamps. Protecting the suit from counter-artillery fire or missile based weaponry; the soldier is protected by 420 kgs of Reactive Armor. [1]
Notes
The suit has the following capabilities - Swarm/Leg Attack/Mechanized/AP: No/No/Yes/No Its Equipment Ratings is F/X-X-F
The Centaur Battle Armor was original conceived by Wizkids' MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game as a part of its Fire Power expansion set. The figure would be used in both general and as a unique armor in the CGC game. The Battle Armor would later be adapted by Catalyst Game Labs and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to 3145.
Gallery
- CentaurBA.jpeg
WizKids' figure for the Centaur Battle Armor.