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          Catapult (65t) | |||||||||
| Model 
          by Ron Perovich | |||||||||
| Edited 
          by Primus | |||||||||
| The CPLT-CL 
          Catapult was produced by Hollis Incorporated in a limited production 
          run between 2571 and 2573 under a special military contract with the 
          Star League. It was officially classified as a close-support vehicle, 
          designed as a second-line defensive 'Mech with strong offensive capabilities. 
          The Catapult's two Holly LRM-15 racks give it a firing range of roughly 
          630 meters, enabling it to destroy an enemy 'Mech from a long distance 
          without risking opposing fire. When engaged at close range, the Catapult 
          can use its four Martell medium lasers to devastating effect. Because 
          it was designed for second-line rather than front-line fire support, 
          the Catapult lacks effective anti-infantry defenses. The Catapult's 
          ejection seat fires through a side-firing escape hatch instead of the 
          more common roof hatch.  Source: 
          Technical Readout 3025 | |||||||||