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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Cobra.jpg + |image=Cobra.jpg − |name = ''Cobra'' + |name=Cobra − |manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRJp82f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 82–83: "CBR-02 Cobra"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 --> + |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 92-93, "Cobra 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p.12</ref> − |production year = 3060 + |production year=3060 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/655/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/655/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = CBR-02<ref name=TRJp82f /> + |model=CBR-02 − |introduced = [[3060]] + |class=Medium − |cost = 4,143,375 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 4,143,375 C-bills − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] − |mech type = BattleMech+ |mass=45 − |feet = biped+ |chassis=Defiance 450 [[Endo Steel]] − |mass = 45 + |armor=Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |chassis = [[Defiance 450 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |engine=[[VOX 225]] − |armor = [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |comsys=[[TharHes Calliope 270]] − |engine = [[VOX 225]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |T&T=[[TharHes Ares LM]] − |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |speed=86.4 − |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |armament= − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> -->+ *2x [[LRM-15]]s − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + *2x [[Medium Laser]]s − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |BV (1.0)=994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> − * 2x [[LRM-15]] + |BV (2.0)=1,128<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 132</ref> − * 2x [[medium laser]] + }} − |BV (1.0) = 994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref name=TRJp82f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 132</ref> − }} ==Description== ==Description== − Based on the ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]'' 'Mech that is deployed by the [[Free Worlds League]], the concept of the '''''Cobra''''' was born from observation of the effectiveness of the ''Apollo'' by Lyran generals. Originally, the [[Lyran Alliance]] contacted [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] but were rebuffed and advised that the 'Mech could not be sold to them. After that, the Lyran Alliance commissioned [[Defiance Industries]] to build the ''Cobra''.<ref name=TRO:3060p92f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 92–93: "Cobra 'Mech Profile"</ref> + Based on the [[Apollo (BattleMech)|''Apollo'']] 'Mech that is deployed by the [[Free Worlds League]], the concept of the '''''Cobra''''' was born from observation of the effectiveness of the ''Apollo'' by Lyran generals. Originally, the [[Lyran Alliance]] contacted [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] but were rebuffed and advised that the 'Mech could not be sold to them. After that, the Lyran Alliance commissioned [[Defiance Industries]] to build the ''Cobra''. Built as a lightweight fire support 'Mech, the ''Cobra'' is built on a Defiance 450 [[Endo Steel]] chassis to save weight and is powered by a rugged and reliable VOX 225 [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h and allows the ''Cobra'' to take a great deal of damage before succumbing to enemy fire. Finally, for protection, the ''Cobra'' does have a light six and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor that is adequate for its intended role. The ''Cobra'' has been criticized for its lack of [[CASE]] while being very ammunition dependent.<ref name=TRO:3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Built as a lightweight fire support 'Mech, the ''Cobra'' is built on a [[Defiance 450]] [[endo steel]] chassis to save weight, and is powered by a rugged and reliable [[VOX 225]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h and allows the ''Cobra'' to take a great deal of damage before succumbing to enemy fire. Finally, for protection, the ''Cobra'' mounts a light six and a half tons of [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor that is adequate for its intended role. The ''Cobra'' has been criticized for its lack of [[CASE]] while being very ammunition dependent.<ref name=TRO:3060p92f/>+ The ''Cobra'' has a basic yet effective arsenal. For long-range fire support and indirect fire support, the ''Cobra'' has two Coventry Star Fire [[LRM-15]] missile launchers with enough ammunition to sustain fire for over two minutes. For close range self defense, the ''Cobra'' has two [[Defiance B3M Medium Laser|Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s that can dissuade most lighter 'Mechs from attacking.<ref name=TRO:3060/> − − The ''Cobra'' has a basic yet effective arsenal. For long-range fire support and indirect fire support, two [[Coventry Star Fire]] [[LRM-15]] missile launchers are mounted, fed with enough ammunition to sustain fire for over two minutes. For close range self defense, the ''Cobra'' has two [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s that can dissuade most lighter 'Mechs from attacking.<ref name=TRO:3060p92f/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; CBR-03 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict in the late [[thirty-first century]], the -03 variant addresses problems with the original design. The original [[ferro-fibrous]] armor has been replaced by [[light ferro-fibrous]], though its protection is slightly less than the original's. Balancing this, the extra room was used for the addition of [[CASE]] units to protect from ammunition explosions. To free up weight for further improvements, the engine was exchanged for a [[light fusion engine]]. Weapons wise, the standard [[medium laser]]s were exchanged for [[ER medium laser]]s, and the [[LRM-15]] launchers were enhanced with an [[Artemis IV|Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. BV (2.0) = 1,324<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref> + *;CBR-03 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict in the late 31st Century, the -03 variant addresses problems with the original design. The standard Ferro-Fibrous armor has been replaced by [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]], though its protection is slightly less than the original's. Balancing this, the extra room was used for the addition of [[CASE]] units to protect from ammunition explosions. To free up weight for further improvements, the engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. Weapons wise, the standard Medium Lasers were exchanged for [[ER Medium Laser|Extended Range models]], and the LRM launchers were enhanced with an [[Artemis IV|Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. BV (2.0) = 1,324<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref> − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Cobra'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BMM90>''BattleMech Manual'', Fourth Printing, p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref> − * [[Protected Actuators]] − <!-- Barrel Fist (LA/RA) removed by errata --> ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * '''''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''''' - When the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] was refused the right to purchase ''Apollo'' fire-support BattleMechs by [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] of [[Keystone]], they contracted [[Defiance Industries]] to construct the ''Cobra'' BattleMech based on battlefield observations.<ref name=TRO:3060p92f/> + *'''''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''''' - When the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] was refused the right to purchase ''Apollo'' fire-support BattleMechs by [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] of [[Keystone]], they contracted [[Defiance Industries]] to construct the ''Cobra'' BattleMech based on battlefield observations<ref name=TRO:3060/> − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Königskobra''''', which translates to "King Cobra". The model code was accordingly changed to '''KBE-02'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Cobra.jpg|Original ''Cobra'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 57:
Line 39: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''+ *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] + [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Missile Boat BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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| − | |image = Cobra.jpg | + | |image=Cobra.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Cobra |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 92-93, "Cobra 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p.12</ref> |
| − | |production year = 3060 | + | |production year=3060 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/655/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/655/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = CBR-02 | + | |model=CBR-02 |
| − | | | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |cost = 4,143,375 | + | |cost= 4,143,375 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] |
| − | + | |mass=45 | |
| − | + | |chassis=Defiance 450 [[Endo Steel]] | |
| − | |mass = 45 | + | |armor=Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |chassis = [[ | + | |engine=[[VOX 225]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |comsys=[[TharHes Calliope 270]] |
| − | |engine = [[VOX 225]] | + | |T&T=[[TharHes Ares LM]] |
| − | |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] | + | |armament= |
| − | + | *2x [[LRM-15]]s | |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |armament = | + | |BV (1.0)=994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> |
| − | * 2x [[LRM-15]] | + | |BV (2.0)=1,128<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | }} |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref name= | ||
| − | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Based on the | + | Based on the [[Apollo (BattleMech)|''Apollo'']] 'Mech that is deployed by the [[Free Worlds League]], the concept of the '''''Cobra''''' was born from observation of the effectiveness of the ''Apollo'' by Lyran generals. Originally, the [[Lyran Alliance]] contacted [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] but were rebuffed and advised that the 'Mech could not be sold to them. After that, the Lyran Alliance commissioned [[Defiance Industries]] to build the ''Cobra''. Built as a lightweight fire support 'Mech, the ''Cobra'' is built on a Defiance 450 [[Endo Steel]] chassis to save weight and is powered by a rugged and reliable VOX 225 [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h and allows the ''Cobra'' to take a great deal of damage before succumbing to enemy fire. Finally, for protection, the ''Cobra'' does have a light six and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor that is adequate for its intended role. The ''Cobra'' has been criticized for its lack of [[CASE]] while being very ammunition dependent.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | The ''Cobra'' has a basic yet effective arsenal. For long-range fire support and indirect fire support, the ''Cobra'' has two Coventry Star Fire [[LRM-15]] missile launchers with enough ammunition to sustain fire for over two minutes. For close range self defense, the ''Cobra'' has two [[Defiance B3M Medium Laser|Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s that can dissuade most lighter 'Mechs from attacking.<ref name=TRO:3060/> | |
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| − | The ''Cobra'' has a basic yet effective arsenal. For long-range fire support and indirect fire support, two | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; CBR-03 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict in the late | + | *;CBR-03 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict in the late 31st Century, the -03 variant addresses problems with the original design. The standard Ferro-Fibrous armor has been replaced by [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]], though its protection is slightly less than the original's. Balancing this, the extra room was used for the addition of [[CASE]] units to protect from ammunition explosions. To free up weight for further improvements, the engine was exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. Weapons wise, the standard Medium Lasers were exchanged for [[ER Medium Laser|Extended Range models]], and the LRM launchers were enhanced with an [[Artemis IV|Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. BV (2.0) = 1,324<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Missile Boat BattleMechs]] |
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