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Line 23: * 1x [[ATM-3]] * 1x [[ATM-3]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)=3,044<ref name=ED:DAp40-45>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40, 45: "Cave Lion"</ref><ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6954/Cave-lion-standard Master Unit List Profile for Cave Lion - BV2 and Introduction Year.]''</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 171</ref> + |BV (2.0)=3,044<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40, 45 Cave Lion - BV2 and Introduction Year list</ref><ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6954/Cave-lion-standard Master Unit List Profile for Cave Lion - BV2 and Introduction Year.]''</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 171</ref> }} }} Line 29:
Line 29: The '''''Cave Lion''''' is a heavy [[BattleMech]] which was originally manufactured by [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Sea Fox]] in [[3122]]. The ''Cave Lion'' was first conceived as part of Clan Nova Cat's efforts to rebuild their war-torn ''[[Touman]]'' after the devastation of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. After decades of waiting, the newly elected [[Khan]] [[Jacali Nostra]] convinced the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in [[3120]] to give permission to start production on a new design. This would be Clan Nova Cat's first new design to enter production since the [[thirty-first century]]. The Nova Cats' resources had been limited due in part to restrictions the [[Draconis Combine]] had imposed on their rebuilding of production facilities. It would take outside aid to allow the production of the new design. They in turn sought aid from [[Clan Sea Fox]]'s [[Tiburon Khanate (Clan Sea Fox)|Tiburon Khanate]], who offered to upgrade production facilities in return for access to the ''Cave Lion's'' production. The '''''Cave Lion''''' is a heavy [[BattleMech]] which was originally manufactured by [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Sea Fox]] in [[3122]]. The ''Cave Lion'' was first conceived as part of Clan Nova Cat's efforts to rebuild their war-torn ''[[Touman]]'' after the devastation of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. After decades of waiting, the newly elected [[Khan]] [[Jacali Nostra]] convinced the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in [[3120]] to give permission to start production on a new design. This would be Clan Nova Cat's first new design to enter production since the [[thirty-first century]]. The Nova Cats' resources had been limited due in part to restrictions the [[Draconis Combine]] had imposed on their rebuilding of production facilities. It would take outside aid to allow the production of the new design. They in turn sought aid from [[Clan Sea Fox]]'s [[Tiburon Khanate (Clan Sea Fox)|Tiburon Khanate]], who offered to upgrade production facilities in return for access to the ''Cave Lion's'' production. − The design phase of the ''Cave Lion'' was not without compromises due to the Sea Foxes' involvement, so Khan Nostra's vision of an energy-only design was changed to allow the Foxes to be able market the design in a broader market. Once produced, the design was a sign of renewal and resource-independence for the Nova Cats.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', p. 39: Cave Lion - Background information on the Cave Lion</ref> + The design phase of the ''Cave Lion'' was not without compromises due to the Sea Foxes' involvement, so Khan Nostra's vision of an energy-only design was changed to allow the Foxes to be able market the design in a broader market. Once produced, the design was a sign of renewal and resource-independence for the Nova Cats.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', p. 39 Cave Lion - Background information on the Cave Lion.</ref> − In [[3143]], Clan Nova Cat's rebellion against the Draconis Combine would end in its destruction, leaving the fate of the ''Cave Lion's'' production in doubt.<ref>''[[Era Report: 3145]]'', pp. 22, 46: Nova Cat's demises and questions of the Mech future.</ref> As of [[3145]] the 'Mech design is the exclusive property of the Tiburon Khanate of [[Clan Sea Fox]]; they are reevaluating the design in an attempt to fix problems.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 170</ref> + In [[3143]], Clan Nova Cat's rebellion against the Draconis Combine would end in its destruction, leaving the fate of the ''Cave Lion's'' production in doubt.<ref>''[[Era Report: 3145]]'', pp. 22, 46 - Nova Cat's demises and questions of the Mech future.</ref> As of [[3145]] the 'Mech design is the exclusive property of the Tiburon Khanate of [[Clan Sea Fox]]; they are reevaluating the design in an attempt to fix problems.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 170</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 38:
Line 38: To allow it to survive on the battlefield, the design was constructed with twelve tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] and carries an [[Angel ECM Suite]] to help it fend off various forms of attack. With the combination of a 375-Rated [[extralight fusion engine]] and [[Endo-Steel]], the ''Cave Lion'' is able to move at a modest pace for its time and to carry a wealth of weaponry and equipment. To allow it to survive on the battlefield, the design was constructed with twelve tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] and carries an [[Angel ECM Suite]] to help it fend off various forms of attack. With the combination of a 375-Rated [[extralight fusion engine]] and [[Endo-Steel]], the ''Cave Lion'' is able to move at a modest pace for its time and to carry a wealth of weaponry and equipment. − The 'Mech's arsenal includes a pair of [[Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one mounted in each of its side torsos. For close-range combat, the ''Cave Lion'' has a quartet of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s spread across its arms and side torsos. As part of the compromise to the Sea Foxes, the ''Cave Lion'' mounts a single [[ATM-3|3-tubed Advanced Tactical Missile launcher]] in the center torso. Protected by integrated [[CASE]] found in all [[Clan]] 'Mechs, the design's launcher has two tons of ammunition in its left torso.<ref name=ED:DAp40-45/> + The 'Mech's arsenal includes a pair of [[Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one mounted in each of its side torsos. For close-range combat, the ''Cave Lion'' has a quartet of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s spread across its arms and side torsos. As part of the compromise to the Sea Foxes, the ''Cave Lion'' mounts a single [[ATM-3|3-tubed Advanced Tactical Missile launcher]] in the center torso. Protected by integrated [[CASE]] found in all [[Clan]] 'Mechs, the design's launcher has two tons of ammunition in its left torso.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40, 45 Cave Lion - Weapons, Stats, and reasons behind them.</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== The ''Cave Lion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: The ''Cave Lion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: − * [[Battlefists]] + *[[Battlefists]] − * [[Distracting]] + *[[Distracting]] − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] + *[[Difficult to Maintain]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== Line 56:
Line 56: <gallery> <gallery> file:Mechcavelion-c2.jpg|WizKids's original MWDA ''Cave Lion'' figure file:Mechcavelion-c2.jpg|WizKids's original MWDA ''Cave Lion'' figure − file:Cavelionattacking.jpg|''Cave Lion'' attacking a ''[[Raider (BattleMech)|Raider]]'' ICE-BattleMech. + file:Cavelionattacking.jpg|''Cave Lion'' attacking a ''[[Raider]]'' ICE-BattleMech. </gallery> </gallery>
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The '''''Cave Lion''''' is a heavy [[BattleMech]] which was originally manufactured by [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Sea Fox]] in [[3122]]. The ''Cave Lion'' was first conceived as part of Clan Nova Cat's efforts to rebuild their war-torn ''[[Touman]]'' after the devastation of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. After decades of waiting, the newly elected [[Khan]] [[Jacali Nostra]] convinced the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in [[3120]] to give permission to start production on a new design. This would be Clan Nova Cat's first new design to enter production since the [[thirty-first century]]. The Nova Cats' resources had been limited due in part to restrictions the [[Draconis Combine]] had imposed on their rebuilding of production facilities. It would take outside aid to allow the production of the new design. They in turn sought aid from [[Clan Sea Fox]]'s [[Tiburon Khanate (Clan Sea Fox)|Tiburon Khanate]], who offered to upgrade production facilities in return for access to the ''Cave Lion's'' production. | The '''''Cave Lion''''' is a heavy [[BattleMech]] which was originally manufactured by [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Sea Fox]] in [[3122]]. The ''Cave Lion'' was first conceived as part of Clan Nova Cat's efforts to rebuild their war-torn ''[[Touman]]'' after the devastation of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. After decades of waiting, the newly elected [[Khan]] [[Jacali Nostra]] convinced the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in [[3120]] to give permission to start production on a new design. This would be Clan Nova Cat's first new design to enter production since the [[thirty-first century]]. The Nova Cats' resources had been limited due in part to restrictions the [[Draconis Combine]] had imposed on their rebuilding of production facilities. It would take outside aid to allow the production of the new design. They in turn sought aid from [[Clan Sea Fox]]'s [[Tiburon Khanate (Clan Sea Fox)|Tiburon Khanate]], who offered to upgrade production facilities in return for access to the ''Cave Lion's'' production. | ||
| − | The design phase of the ''Cave Lion'' was not without compromises due to the Sea Foxes' involvement, so Khan Nostra's vision of an energy-only design was changed to allow the Foxes to be able market the design in a broader market. Once produced, the design was a sign of renewal and resource-independence for the Nova Cats.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', p. 39 | + | The design phase of the ''Cave Lion'' was not without compromises due to the Sea Foxes' involvement, so Khan Nostra's vision of an energy-only design was changed to allow the Foxes to be able market the design in a broader market. Once produced, the design was a sign of renewal and resource-independence for the Nova Cats.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', p. 39 Cave Lion - Background information on the Cave Lion.</ref> |
| − | In [[3143]], Clan Nova Cat's rebellion against the Draconis Combine would end in its destruction, leaving the fate of the ''Cave Lion's'' production in doubt.<ref>''[[Era Report: 3145]]'', pp. 22, 46 | + | In [[3143]], Clan Nova Cat's rebellion against the Draconis Combine would end in its destruction, leaving the fate of the ''Cave Lion's'' production in doubt.<ref>''[[Era Report: 3145]]'', pp. 22, 46 - Nova Cat's demises and questions of the Mech future.</ref> As of [[3145]] the 'Mech design is the exclusive property of the Tiburon Khanate of [[Clan Sea Fox]]; they are reevaluating the design in an attempt to fix problems.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 170</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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To allow it to survive on the battlefield, the design was constructed with twelve tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] and carries an [[Angel ECM Suite]] to help it fend off various forms of attack. With the combination of a 375-Rated [[extralight fusion engine]] and [[Endo-Steel]], the ''Cave Lion'' is able to move at a modest pace for its time and to carry a wealth of weaponry and equipment. | To allow it to survive on the battlefield, the design was constructed with twelve tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] and carries an [[Angel ECM Suite]] to help it fend off various forms of attack. With the combination of a 375-Rated [[extralight fusion engine]] and [[Endo-Steel]], the ''Cave Lion'' is able to move at a modest pace for its time and to carry a wealth of weaponry and equipment. | ||
| − | The 'Mech's arsenal includes a pair of [[Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one mounted in each of its side torsos. For close-range combat, the ''Cave Lion'' has a quartet of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s spread across its arms and side torsos. As part of the compromise to the Sea Foxes, the ''Cave Lion'' mounts a single [[ATM-3|3-tubed Advanced Tactical Missile launcher]] in the center torso. Protected by integrated [[CASE]] found in all [[Clan]] 'Mechs, the design's launcher has two tons of ammunition in its left torso.<ref | + | The 'Mech's arsenal includes a pair of [[Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon]]s, one mounted in each of its side torsos. For close-range combat, the ''Cave Lion'' has a quartet of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s spread across its arms and side torsos. As part of the compromise to the Sea Foxes, the ''Cave Lion'' mounts a single [[ATM-3|3-tubed Advanced Tactical Missile launcher]] in the center torso. Protected by integrated [[CASE]] found in all [[Clan]] 'Mechs, the design's launcher has two tons of ammunition in its left torso.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40, 45 Cave Lion - Weapons, Stats, and reasons behind them.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''Cave Lion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | The ''Cave Lion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| − | * [[Battlefists]] | + | *[[Battlefists]] |
| − | * [[Distracting]] | + | *[[Distracting]] |
| − | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | + | *[[Difficult to Maintain]] |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
file:Mechcavelion-c2.jpg|WizKids's original MWDA ''Cave Lion'' figure | file:Mechcavelion-c2.jpg|WizKids's original MWDA ''Cave Lion'' figure | ||
| − | file:Cavelionattacking.jpg|''Cave Lion'' attacking a ''[[ | + | file:Cavelionattacking.jpg|''Cave Lion'' attacking a ''[[Raider]]'' ICE-BattleMech. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||