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 |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h |
| Armament |
None |
| Armor Type | Standard |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 7[1] |
Description
The CEX-205 Groundhog was a Solaris VII produced exoskeleton designed for combat in arenas and on the battlefield in a support role. First developed in 3062[2]> by Blue Shot Weapons, modular adapters added to the exoskeleton's manipulators allow it to switch to multiple roles.[3][4]
It was unclear if the Groundhog continued in production after Blake Invasion of Solaris VII of 3068.[5] Later intelligence discovered that the Groundhog was discontinued in 3071 due to heavy damage to the Blue Shot Weapons factory.[6]
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.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
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.[3]
The skeleton is protected by 100 kilograms of Standard armor and has capacity reaching 30 kilometers hour.[3]
While equipped with Basic Manipulators and 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.[3]
The Groundhog has the equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.[3]
Design Quirks
The Groundhog is subject of the following Design Quirk:[4]
Notes
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, pp. 9-14
- ↑ MUL Profile for Groundhog Exosuit - Introduction Year.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 182, "Groundhog Exoskeleton Profile"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 186
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 25-26, "Blue Shot Weapons reduced to 8% production capacity after invasion and occupation during Operation Showtime".
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 180