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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''CEX-205 Groundhog''''' is a [[Solaris VII]] produced exoskeleton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in a support role.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 182, "Groundhog Exoskeleton Profile"</ref>  
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The '''CEX-205 Groundhog''' is a [[Solaris VII]] produced exoskeleton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in a support role. First developed in 3062 by Blue Shot Weapons, modular adapters added to the exoskeleton's manipulators allow it to switch to multiple roles.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 182, "Groundhog Exoskeleton Profile"</ref><ref name=trovar186>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 186</ref>
  
First developed in 3062 by Blue Shot Weapons, modular adapters added to the exoskeleton's manipulators allow it to switch to multiple roles.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 190, "Gorilla/Salrilla" - Profile on Gorilla.</ref>
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It was unclear if the Groundhog continued in production after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of [[3068]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 25-26, "Blue Shot Weapons reduced to 8% production capacity after invasion and occupation during Operation Showtime".</ref> Later intelligence discovered that the Groundhog was discontinued in [[3071]] due to heavy damage to the [[Blue Shot Weaponry]] factory.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 180</ref>
  
It was unclear if the ''Groundhog'' continued in production, after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of [[3068]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 25-26, "Blue Shot Weapons reduced to 8% production capacity after invasion & occupation during Operation Showtime".</ref>
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There were persistent rumors that Blue Shot Weapons was experimenting with a Groundhog variant that mounted jump jets, but with their plant nearly destroyed, this "Leapfrog" suit never entered production.<ref name=trovar186/>
  
 
==Equipment & Capacities==
 
==Equipment & Capacities==
The ''Groundhog'' equipped with pair Modular Adaptor type [[manipulator|manipulators]] "hands". The Modular Adaptors have two slots to accept wide range of tools including; [[Armored Gloves]], [[Basic Manipulator|Basic Manipulators]], [[Cargo Lifters]], [[Industrial Drill]], [[Mine Clearance]], and [[Salvage Arm]].  The Cargo Lifter gives the Exoskeleton 1 ton lifting capacity.  It is features a [[Searchlight]] and [[Mission Equipment Storage]] unit with capacity upwards to 145 kilograms.<ref name=TROVA/>
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The Groundhog is equipped with pair of Modular Adapter type "hands". The Modular Adapters have two slots to accept wide range of tools including: [[Armored Gloves]], [[Basic Manipulator]]s, [[Cargo Lifter]]s, [[Industrial Drill]]s, [[Mine Clearance]], and [[Salvage Arm]].  The Cargo Lifter gives the Exoskeleton 1 ton lifting capacity.  It is features a [[Searchlight]] and [[Mission Equipment Storage]] unit with capacity upwards to 145 kilograms.<ref name=TROVA/>
  
 
The Skeleton is protected by 100 kilograms of Standard armor and has capacity reaching 30 kilometers hour.<ref name=TROVA/>  
 
The Skeleton is protected by 100 kilograms of Standard armor and has capacity reaching 30 kilometers hour.<ref name=TROVA/>  
  
While Equipped with Basic Manipulators & Armored Glove modules, the suite can conduct anti-'mech swarm & leg attacks. The suite may use standard infantry weaponry & equipment only when using the Basics Manipulators.<ref name=TROVA/>
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While Equipped with Basic Manipulators & Armored Glove modules, the suit can conduct anti-'mech swarm and leg attacks. The suite may use standard infantry weaponry and equipment only when using the Basic Manipulators.<ref name=TROVA/>
  
 
The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.<ref name=TROVA/>
 
The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.<ref name=TROVA/>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for this exoskeleton.
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As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this exoskeleton.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
  
 
[[Category:Exoskeletons|Groundhog]]
 
[[Category:Exoskeletons|Groundhog]]

Revision as of 14:31, 14 May 2013

Groundhog.jpg
CEX-205 Groundhog
Production information
Manufacturer Blue Shot Weapons
Use Combat Engineering
Solaris Exoskeleton Combat
Weight Class Exoskeleton
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost ??? C-bills
Introduced 3062
Technical specifications
Mass 400 kg. kg
Top Speed 30 km/h
Armament

None

Armor Type Standard
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???


Description

The CEX-205 Groundhog is a Solaris VII produced exoskeleton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in a support role. First developed in 3062 by Blue Shot Weapons, modular adapters added to the exoskeleton's manipulators allow it to switch to multiple roles.[1][2]

It was unclear if the Groundhog continued in production after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of 3068.[3] Later intelligence discovered that the Groundhog was discontinued in 3071 due to heavy damage to the Blue Shot Weaponry factory.[4]

There were persistent rumors that Blue Shot Weapons was experimenting with a Groundhog variant that mounted jump jets, but with their plant nearly destroyed, this "Leapfrog" suit never entered production.[2]

Equipment & Capacities

The Groundhog is equipped with pair of Modular Adapter type "hands". The Modular Adapters have two slots to accept wide range of tools including: Armored Gloves, Basic Manipulators, Cargo Lifters, Industrial Drills, Mine Clearance, and Salvage Arm. The Cargo Lifter gives the Exoskeleton 1 ton lifting capacity. It is features a Searchlight and Mission Equipment Storage unit with capacity upwards to 145 kilograms.[1]

The Skeleton is protected by 100 kilograms of Standard armor and has capacity reaching 30 kilometers hour.[1]

While Equipped with Basic Manipulators & Armored Glove modules, the suit can conduct anti-'mech swarm and leg attacks. The suite may use standard infantry weaponry and equipment only when using the Basic Manipulators.[1]

The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.[1]

Notes

As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this exoskeleton.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 182, "Groundhog Exoskeleton Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 186
  3. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 25-26, "Blue Shot Weapons reduced to 8% production capacity after invasion and occupation during Operation Showtime".
  4. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 180

Bibliography