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| 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 producted exoskelton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in support role.
First developed in 3062, Blue Shot Weapons, added modulate adapters to exoskeleton's manipulators to allow switch for its multiple roles it would under take.[1]
It was unclear if the Groundhog continued in production, after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of 3068.[2]
Equipment & Capacities
The Groundhog equipped with pair Modular Adaptor type manipulators "hands". The Modular Adaptors have two slots to accept wide range of tools including; Armored Gloves, 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.
The Skeleton is protected by 100 kilograms of Standard armor and has capacity reaching 30 kilometers hour.
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.
The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.
Notes
As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for this exoskeleton.
References
- Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, pp. 182-183