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Line 2: |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> Line 12:
Line 12: |feet = biped |feet = biped |mass = 45 |mass = 45 − |chassis = [[Defiance 450 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |chassis = [[Defiance 450]] [[endo steel]] − |armor = [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |armor = [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] − |engine = [[VOX 225]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |engine = [[VOX 225]] − |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] − |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |speed = 86.4 − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp82f /> --> + |armament = − * 2x [[LRM-15]] + * 2x [[LRM-15]]s − * 2x [[medium laser]] + * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |BV (1.0) = 994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> |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> + |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref name=TRO:3060/><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''.<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/> + 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: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/> + 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:3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 43:
Line 43: ==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== ==Notes==
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|image = Cobra.jpg | |image = Cobra.jpg | ||
|name = ''Cobra'' | |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> | ||
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|feet = biped | |feet = biped | ||
|mass = 45 | |mass = 45 | ||
| − | |chassis = [[Defiance 450 | + | |chassis = [[Defiance 450]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor = [[Lexington | + | |armor = [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] |
| − | |engine = [[VOX 225]] | + | |engine = [[VOX 225]] |
| − | |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] | + | |comsys = [[TharHes Calliope 270]] |
| − | |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] | + | |T&T = [[TharHes Ares LM]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[ | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed = 86.4 |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament = |
| − | * 2x [[LRM-15]] | + | * 2x [[LRM-15]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |
|BV (1.0) = 994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> | |BV (1.0) = 994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref name=TRO:3060/><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 | + | 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: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: | + | 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: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: | + | 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:3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==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: | + | * '''''[[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== | ==Notes== | ||