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| − | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 92-93, "Cobra 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref> |
|production year=3060 | |production year=3060 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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*2x[[LRM-15]]s | *2x[[LRM-15]]s | ||
*2x[[Medium Laser]]s | *2x[[Medium Laser]]s | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=994<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 113</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,128<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> |
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==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''. 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. | + | 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/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | *'''''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''''' - When the [[LAAF]] 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 | + | *'''''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''''' - When the [[LAAF]] 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/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 15 October 2012
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| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries[1]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
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| Model | CBR-02 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 4,143,375 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Defiance 450 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Lexington Limited High Grade Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | VOX 225 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 994[2][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,128[1][4] |
Description
Based on the 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.[1]
Armament
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 Lasers that can dissuade most lighter 'Mechs from attacking.[1]
Variants
- 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 space for further improvements, the engine was exchanged for a Light Fusion Engine. Weapons wise, the standard Medium Lasers were exchanged for Extended Range models, and the LRM launchers were enhanced with an Artemis IV Fire Control System. BV (2.0) = 1,324[5]
Related BattleMechs
- Apollo - When the LAAF 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[1]