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| − | {{otheruses|the BattleMech|the leader of the Marian Hegemony|Caesar | + | {{otheruses|the BattleMech|the leader of the Marian Hegemony|Caesar of the Marian Hegemony}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image = Caesar RGilClan v26.jpg |
| − | |name=Caesar | + | |name=''Caesar'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Johnston Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp152f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 152–153: "CES-3R Caesar"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> |
|production year=3049 | |production year=3049 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/455/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/455/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |model=CES-3R | + | |model=CES-3R<ref name=TRCIp152f /> |
|cost= 13,424,674 C-bills | |cost= 13,424,674 C-bills | ||
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | ||
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|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis=Dorwinion | + | |chassis=[[Dorwinion CES Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Kallon Royalstar with [[CASE]] | + | |armor=[[Kallon Royalstar]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[GM 280 | + | |engine=[[GM 280 Extralight]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Johnston Wide Band]] | + | |comsys=[[Johnston Wide Band]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Randar Pinpoint-HY]] | + | |T&T=[[Randar Pinpoint-HY]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=16 [[Double | + | |heat sinks=16 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |speed=64 | + | |speed=64 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp152f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[Gauss | + | *1x [[Gauss rifle]] |
*1x [[ER PPC]] | *1x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| − | *4x [[ | + | *4x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,420<ref name=CO131>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,420<ref name=CO131>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,578<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,578<ref name=TRCIp152f /> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Originally a reverse | + | Originally a reverse engineered version of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s ''[[Cataphract]]'' intended to mask development of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s fearsome ''[[Axman]]'', the '''''Caesar''''' would turn out to be a good but not great [[BattleMech]] in its own right.<ref name=TRO3050Up77>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 77</ref> |
| − | Supposedly the sole design intended to come out of Johnston Industries' then-new 'Mech lines on [[New Syrtis]], the ''Caesar'' received notable public attention in an attempt to distract from development of the ''Axman''. The finished ' | + | Supposedly the sole design intended to come out of Johnston Industries' then-new 'Mech lines on [[New Syrtis]], the ''Caesar'' received notable public attention in an attempt to distract from development of the ''Axman''. The finished 'Mech surprisingly enough proved to be a high-quality design itself. Though never attracting great sales, the ''Caesar'' would prove to be relatively popular in the [[Capellan March]], among [[Lyran]] units on the [[Clan]] front, and with both FedCom-employed [[mercenaries]] and the [[Com Guards]]. Johnston attempted to redress its mediocre sales in the wake of the [[FedCom Civil War]], developing two new variants intended to focus specifically on the qualities desired by the [[Lyran Alliance]] and [[Federated Suns]]. The resulting upswing in sales saw the ''Caesar'' in increasing use among those opposing the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]], with the [[LAAF]] in particular adopting the design almost as a means of honoring the assassinated [[Caesar Steiner]].<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Caesar'' was built to do as much damage to an enemy at as great a stand-off range as possible. The 'Mech therefore carries | + | The ''Caesar'' was built to do as much damage to an enemy at as great a stand-off range as possible. The 'Mech therefore carries primarily long-ranged armament. The 'Mech also uses an 280-rated [[XL engine]] and sixteen [[double heat sink]]s, both of which save significant amounts of weight, in order to carry as many weapons and as much armor as possible. The 'Mech utilizes [[CASE]] to protect against ammunition explosions should an enemy be able to breach the ten and a half tons of armor that protect it.<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> |
| − | The primary long-ranged weapon on | + | The primary long-ranged weapon on the ''Caesar'' is a [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss rifle]] that can shear off just under a ton of armor with each shot, supplied with two tons of reloads. This is backed up at long ranges by a [[Johnston High Speed]] [[ER PPC]], which can do two-thirds of the damage of the [[Gauss rifle]] but is not dependent on limited ammunition. For close-range engagements, the ''Caesar'' carries four [[Medium_Pulse_Laser#Sutel_Precision_Line|Sutel Precision Line]] [[medium pulse laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, allowing it to put up a crippling defense against any enemies that can get close to the 'Mech. The large volume of heat sinks carried ensure the ''Caesar'' can fire all its weapons while hardly breaking a sweat, making it a popular choice for missions in areas of extremely high temperatures.<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;CES-3S : This variant is produced by [[Johnston Industries]] for the [[Lyran Alliance]]. It is built on an [[ | + | *; CES-3S : This variant is produced by [[Johnston Industries]] for the [[Lyran Alliance]]. It is built on an [[endo steel]] chassis, and with [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor. The rear-facing lasers and four double heat sinks are removed, making enough tonnage available to swap out the engine for a [[light engine]] of the same rating. The remaining mass goes toward upgrading the ER PPC to a [[heavy PPC]] and the inclusion of a rear-firing [[ER small laser]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]].<ref name=TRCIp152f /> The Gauss rifle is protected by [[CASE]].<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> BV (2.0) = 1,909<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere'', p. 180</ref> |
| − | *;CES-4R : A variant that first saw action during the [[Jihad]], the -4R attempts to improve upon the -3R variant marketed in the [[Federated Suns]]. Designed with short-range combat in mind, it drops the rear-facing pulse lasers and three heat sinks in favor of additional armor and three [[ER | + | *; CES-4R : A variant that first saw action during the [[Jihad]], the -4R attempts to improve upon the -3R variant marketed in the [[Federated Suns]]. Designed with short-range combat in mind, it drops the rear-facing pulse lasers and three heat sinks in favor of additional armor and three [[ER medium laser]]s; the armor is upgraded to regular ferro-fibrous. [[MASC]] enables the ''Caesar'' to close more quickly and bring its [[snub-nose PPC]] to bear.<ref name=TRCIp152f /> BV (2.0) = 2,024<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere'', p. 181</ref> |
| − | *;CES-4S : The -4S variant, that first saw use during the [[FedCom Civil War]], is intended for close-range combat. The vulnerable | + | *; CES-4S : The -4S variant, that first saw use during the [[FedCom Civil War]], is intended for close-range combat. The vulnerable XL engine has been replaced with a sturdier light fusion engine, and has been redesigned to use an endo steel internal structure. The 'Mech is armed with a [[heavy Gauss rifle]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a [[large pulse laser]], two medium pulse lasers, and a pair of ER medium lasers.<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> BV (1.0) = 1,439<ref name=CO131/> or 1,415;<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 117</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,739<ref name=MUL75>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 75</ref> |
| − | *;CES-5D : This Dark Age era variant is protected by [[ | + | *; CES-5D : This Dark Age era variant is protected by [[hardened armor]], carries [[Clan]]-spec weaponry, and is capable in physical combat thanks to [[Talon (weapon)|talons]] and [[triple strength myomer]]. As of 3150, this design only exists on the drawing board, having been planned for production on New Avalon before that world's fall to the Combine.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
| − | + | *; CES-5R : An actual production version of the 5-series Caesar, the 5R is clad in [[hardened armor]] and equipped with standard [[Inner Sphere]] weaponry. The CES-5R is armed with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]], a [[CASE II]]-protected [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition, along with two pairs of [[ER Medium Laser]], one pair facing front and the other facing rear. In 3148, the CES-5R defended [[New Syrtis]] against a Capellan invasion force. BV (2.0): 2,192 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26'', p. 13</ref> | |
| − | *;CES- | ||
| − | *;CES-3R '' | + | ===Custom Variants=== |
| + | *; CES-3R ''Archangel'' : The personal 'Mech of [[Marcus GioAvanti]], commander of [[Avanti's Angels]], all of ''Archangel''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons are upgraded to Clantech equivalents except the rear pulse lasers, the right arm medium pulse laser is moved to the left arm and an extra Clan medium pulse laser added to the center torso. The resulting weight and space saved allowed the mounting of an extra double heat sink as well as additional ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 2,098<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 183</ref> | ||
| − | + | *; CES-3R ''Gertrude'' : The personal 'Mech of Lt. [[Hannah McQuarters]] of the [[1st Kestrel Grenadiers]], all of ''Gertrude''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s medium pulse lasers were removed and replaced with eight forward facing ER medium lasers, two in each arm, two in the center torso, and one in both left and right torsos.<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> BV (2.0) = 1,833<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 184</ref> | |
| − | *''[[ | ||
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Caesar'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref> | + | The ''Caesar'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Caesar</ref> |
| − | *[[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | + | *[[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] |
| + | |||
| + | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| + | * ''[[Cataphract]]'' - Captured in large numbers during the [[Fourth Succession War]], along with the main factory, the ''Cataphract'' was used to shape the appearance and weapons loadout of the ''Caesar''. ''Cataphract'' 'Mechs were also used in testing.<ref name=TRO3050Up77/> | ||
| − | ==Notable | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Caesar Pilots]]'' | |
| − | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | 3050 Caesar.jpg|Original ''Caesar'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' | |
| − | + | 3050U Caesar.jpg|CES-3R ''Caesar'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | + | Caesar RGilClan v26.jpg|''Caesar'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26|RGilClan: vol. 26]]'' | |
| + | Caesar WCSB.jpg|A ''Caesar'' fires its Gauss rifle. | ||
| + | CCG Unlimited Caesar.jpg|CES-3R ''Caesar'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 20 February 2024
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the leader of the Marian Hegemony, see Caesar of the Marian Hegemony.
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| Caesar | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Johnston Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3049[2] |
| Model | CES-3R[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 13,424,674 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion CES Standard |
| Armor | Kallon Royalstar with CASE |
| Engine | GM 280 Extralight |
| Communications System | Johnston Wide Band |
| Targeting Tracking System | Randar Pinpoint-HY |
| Heat Sinks | 16 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
|
| BV (1.0) | 1,420[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,578[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Originally a reverse engineered version of the Capellan Confederation's Cataphract intended to mask development of the Federated Commonwealth's fearsome Axman, the Caesar would turn out to be a good but not great BattleMech in its own right.[4]
Supposedly the sole design intended to come out of Johnston Industries' then-new 'Mech lines on New Syrtis, the Caesar received notable public attention in an attempt to distract from development of the Axman. The finished 'Mech surprisingly enough proved to be a high-quality design itself. Though never attracting great sales, the Caesar would prove to be relatively popular in the Capellan March, among Lyran units on the Clan front, and with both FedCom-employed mercenaries and the Com Guards. Johnston attempted to redress its mediocre sales in the wake of the FedCom Civil War, developing two new variants intended to focus specifically on the qualities desired by the Lyran Alliance and Federated Suns. The resulting upswing in sales saw the Caesar in increasing use among those opposing the Word of Blake during the Jihad, with the LAAF in particular adopting the design almost as a means of honoring the assassinated Caesar Steiner.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Caesar was built to do as much damage to an enemy at as great a stand-off range as possible. The 'Mech therefore carries primarily long-ranged armament. The 'Mech also uses an 280-rated XL engine and sixteen double heat sinks, both of which save significant amounts of weight, in order to carry as many weapons and as much armor as possible. The 'Mech utilizes CASE to protect against ammunition explosions should an enemy be able to breach the ten and a half tons of armor that protect it.[4]
The primary long-ranged weapon on the Caesar is a Poland Main Model A Gauss rifle that can shear off just under a ton of armor with each shot, supplied with two tons of reloads. This is backed up at long ranges by a Johnston High Speed ER PPC, which can do two-thirds of the damage of the Gauss rifle but is not dependent on limited ammunition. For close-range engagements, the Caesar carries four Sutel Precision Line medium pulse lasers, two of which are rear-mounted, allowing it to put up a crippling defense against any enemies that can get close to the 'Mech. The large volume of heat sinks carried ensure the Caesar can fire all its weapons while hardly breaking a sweat, making it a popular choice for missions in areas of extremely high temperatures.[4]
Variants[edit]
- CES-3S
- This variant is produced by Johnston Industries for the Lyran Alliance. It is built on an endo steel chassis, and with light ferro-fibrous armor. The rear-facing lasers and four double heat sinks are removed, making enough tonnage available to swap out the engine for a light engine of the same rating. The remaining mass goes toward upgrading the ER PPC to a heavy PPC and the inclusion of a rear-firing ER small laser and Guardian ECM suite.[1] The Gauss rifle is protected by CASE.[4] BV (2.0) = 1,909[5]
- CES-4R
- A variant that first saw action during the Jihad, the -4R attempts to improve upon the -3R variant marketed in the Federated Suns. Designed with short-range combat in mind, it drops the rear-facing pulse lasers and three heat sinks in favor of additional armor and three ER medium lasers; the armor is upgraded to regular ferro-fibrous. MASC enables the Caesar to close more quickly and bring its snub-nose PPC to bear.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,024[6]
- CES-4S
- The -4S variant, that first saw use during the FedCom Civil War, is intended for close-range combat. The vulnerable XL engine has been replaced with a sturdier light fusion engine, and has been redesigned to use an endo steel internal structure. The 'Mech is armed with a heavy Gauss rifle as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a large pulse laser, two medium pulse lasers, and a pair of ER medium lasers.[4] BV (1.0) = 1,439[3] or 1,415;[7] BV (2.0) = 1,739[8]
- CES-5D
- This Dark Age era variant is protected by hardened armor, carries Clan-spec weaponry, and is capable in physical combat thanks to talons and triple strength myomer. As of 3150, this design only exists on the drawing board, having been planned for production on New Avalon before that world's fall to the Combine.[9]
- CES-5R
- An actual production version of the 5-series Caesar, the 5R is clad in hardened armor and equipped with standard Inner Sphere weaponry. The CES-5R is armed with a Snub-Nose PPC, a CASE II-protected Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition, along with two pairs of ER Medium Laser, one pair facing front and the other facing rear. In 3148, the CES-5R defended New Syrtis against a Capellan invasion force. BV (2.0): 2,192 [10]
Custom Variants[edit]
- CES-3R Archangel
- The personal 'Mech of Marcus GioAvanti, commander of Avanti's Angels, all of Archangel's weapons are upgraded to Clantech equivalents except the rear pulse lasers, the right arm medium pulse laser is moved to the left arm and an extra Clan medium pulse laser added to the center torso. The resulting weight and space saved allowed the mounting of an extra double heat sink as well as additional ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 2,098[11]
- CES-3R Gertrude
- The personal 'Mech of Lt. Hannah McQuarters of the 1st Kestrel Grenadiers, all of Gertrude's medium pulse lasers were removed and replaced with eight forward facing ER medium lasers, two in each arm, two in the center torso, and one in both left and right torsos.[4] BV (2.0) = 1,833[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Caesar has the following Design Quirk:[13]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Cataphract - Captured in large numbers during the Fourth Succession War, along with the main factory, the Cataphract was used to shape the appearance and weapons loadout of the Caesar. Cataphract 'Mechs were also used in testing.[4]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Caesar from TRO:3050
CES-3R Caesar from TRO:3050 Upgrade
Caesar from RGilClan: vol. 26
A Caesar fires its Gauss rifle.
CES-3R Caesar in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 152–153: "CES-3R Caesar"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Caesar
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 131
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere, p. 180
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere, p. 181
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 117
- ↑ Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 75
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 183
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 184
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Caesar