Groundhog
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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 produced exoskeleton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in a support role.[1]
First developed in 3062 by Blue Shot Weapons, modular adapters added to the exoskeleton's manipulators allow it to switch to multiple roles.[2]
It was unclear if the Groundhog continued in production, after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of 3068.[3]
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.[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 suite can conduct anti-'mech swarm & leg attacks. The suite may use standard infantry weaponry & equipment only when using the Basics Manipulators.[1]
The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.[1]
Notes
As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for this exoskeleton.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 182, "Groundhog Exoskeleton Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 190, "Gorilla/Salrilla" - Profile on Gorilla.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 25-26, "Blue Shot Weapons reduced to 8% production capacity after invasion & occupation during Operation Showtime".