Catapult - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var F

2026-03-30T01:28:04Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var F

Bird Thing: 0.18.2 infobox update (armor)

2025-05-29T21:15:29Z

0.18.2 infobox update (armor)

Xcalibur: /* Prime */ Updated for 0.18.0, raw armor value and paper doll unchanged

2025-04-27T18:05:28Z

‎Prime: Updated for 0.18.0, raw armor value and paper doll unchanged

Xcalibur: /* Variant G */ Updated fluff for 0.16.0

2025-02-05T06:49:18Z

‎Variant G: Updated fluff for 0.16.0

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-27T05:42:16Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Xcalibur: /* Variant F */ Typo fixes

2024-12-02T20:01:39Z

‎Variant F: Typo fixes

Bird Thing: found old concept art

2023-09-13T22:27:20Z

found old concept art

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, var G fluff needs update

2023-07-27T04:16:26Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, var G fluff needs update

Warlord Kentax at 05:48, 31 August 2022

2022-08-31T05:48:38Z

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant C - "Cringe" */

2022-08-09T04:37:05Z

‎Variant C - "Cringe"

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 </ul>
-|Price F = 72 400
+|Price F = 74 400
 |ArmorT F = 51 694
 | Engine F = Magna 260 XL
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[JJ]]
-<li>6 [[DHS]]
+<li>8 [[DHS]]
 <li>4 [[free tons]]
 <li>10.5t [[Armor]]
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 |Price G = 84 700
-|ArmorT G = 55 093
+|ArmorT G = 57 853
 | Engine G = Magna 260 XL
 | Weapons G = <ul>
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 | Armor INT = 3673
-| Version153 = 0.18.2
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
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 ===Variant F===
-The Catapult F packs a mean punch. Duo of [[Tbolt15]] can ruin ones day, but [[free ton|4 extra tons]] of missiles will keep F in the field only for a while, as there are only 7 [[Tbolt15]]'s per ton of ammo. Despite impressive amount of 4 [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]], this Catapult is mostly an artillery unit that can defend itself, should it come to knife fighting. Lack of [[TAG]] means either standing 750m and closer for warheads to acquire lock on, or dumbfiring those angry mumblebees at greater distances if getting closer is not recommended for long and healthy life. Helping hand from skilled Tagger is also viable option. 4 [[DHS|double heat sinks]] are enough to prevent overheat in most situations, as [[JJ| Standard Jump Jets]] are not as taxing either.
+The Catapult F packs a mean punch. Duo of [[Tbolt15]] can ruin ones day, but [[free ton|4 extra tons]] of missiles will keep F in the field only for a while, as there are only 7 [[Tbolt15]] shots per ton of ammo. Despite impressive amount of 4 [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]], this Catapult is mostly an artillery unit that can defend itself, should it come to knife fighting. Lack of [[TAG]] means either standing 750m and closer for warheads to acquire lock on, or dumbfiring those angry mumblebees at greater distances if getting closer is not recommended for long and healthy life. Helping hand from skilled Tagger is also viable option. 8 [[DHS|double heat sinks]] are enough to prevent overheat in most situations, as [[JJ| Standard Jump Jets]] are not as taxing either.
 ===Variant G===

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 | Price Prime = 74 000
-| ArmorT Prime = 58 010
+| ArmorT Prime = 61 165
 | Engine Prime = Magna 260 XL
 | Weapons Prime = <ul>
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 | Armor H = 2760
-| Armor CT = 9427
+| Armor CT = 9965
-| Armor LRT = 6464
+| Armor LRT = 6833
-| Armor B = 5387
+| Armor B = 5694
-| Armor LRA = 4489
+| Armor LRA = 4745
-| Armor LRL = 5791
+| Armor LRL = 6122
-| Armor INT = 3474
+| Armor INT = 3673
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.18.2
 }}

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 | PitchCrouch = -35° to +50°
-| Price Prime = 71 600
+| Price Prime = 74 000
 | ArmorT Prime = 58 010
 | Engine Prime = Magna 260 XL
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 <li>[[iJJ]]
 <li>[[GECM]]
-<li>6 [[HS]]
+<li>5 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
-<li>12t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 ==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
 ===Prime===
-The Catapult Prime is a classic Missile Boat.  Carrying 4 [[LRM10]]s with 12 tons [[armor]], and equipped with [[GECM]], [[EOptics]] and [[JJ|Improved Jumpjets]], the Prime variant can bombard enemy units non-stop, 100 meters out to over an kilometer, forcing them to take cover or risk suffering debilitating damage.  An additional armament of 2 [[ERSL]]s & 2 [[ML]]s allows the Catapult Prime to defend against [[Light Mechs]] or [[Vehicles]] that sneak up on it, as well as giving it anti [[Battle Armor]] capabilities thanks to its [[B-Pod]]. 6 [[DHS]] means pilots will be able to keep up their bombardment for some time with less concern on heat. One who is after an missile boat shouldn't skip past this one.
+The Catapult Prime is a classic Missile Boat.  Carrying 4 [[LRM10]]s with 12.5 tons [[armor]], and equipped with [[GECM]], [[EOptics]] and [[JJ|Improved Jumpjets]], the Prime variant can bombard enemy units non-stop, 100 meters out to over an kilometer, forcing them to take cover or risk suffering debilitating damage.  An additional armament of 2 [[ERSL]]s & 2 [[ML]]s allows the Catapult Prime to defend against [[Light Mechs]] or [[Vehicles]] that sneak up on it, as well as giving it anti [[Battle Armor]] capabilities thanks to its [[B-Pod]]. 5 [[DHS]] means pilots will be able to keep up their bombardment for some time with less concern on heat. One who is after an missile boat shouldn't skip past this one.
 ===Variant A===

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:49, 5 February 2025
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	===Variant G===		===Variant G===
−	~~{{Fluff\|0.16.1}}~~	+	The Catapult G is a direct fire variant focused on mid-ranged combat. Two [[Binary Laser Cannons]] provide great burst damage with a multiplier against tanks and ASF. Twin [[Standard_AutoCannons#Light_AC2_and_AC5\|LAC5s]] follow up with a solid punch for minimal [[heat]]. The two [[SXPL\|SXPLs]] serve as backup at close-range, but it may be a better move to twist, cool down, and cycle the main weapons. [[iJJ\|iJJs]] can help dodge into cover after firing an alpha strike, especially since the 8 [[DHS]] dissipate faster at high [[heat]].
−	The G variant ~~does~~ with ~~chain guns what the D variant does with missiles~~. 2 [[~~RAC5~~]]~~s let the Catapult G rapidly shred the armor off its enemies, while 2~~ [[~~MPL~~]]~~s and 2~~ [[~~ERSL~~]]~~s give~~ it ~~modest staying power as its RACs~~ cool ~~off or unjam. Because of this rather blistering~~ and ~~ballistics-oriented loadout, this variant has unofficially earned~~ the ~~nicknamed of ''"Dakkapult"''~~. ~~Unlike the D variant, it also makes use of both~~ [[iJJ]]~~s and~~ [[~~MASC~~]], and is thus significantly more mobile. This also means the G has the capability to survive or escape situations that might otherwise completely destroy it, thereby potentially increasing its longevity. However, having only 2 free tons of ammo means that pilots will often be returning to the mech bay to rearm, as the RAC5s chew through their ammo supply very quickly. 6 [[~~DHS~~]] ~~mostly manage the loadouts heat well, but it will become an issue if you're trying to utilize your extra mobility in tandem with your full firepower~~.

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 <li>[[iJJ]]
 <li>[[GECM]]
-<li>6 [[DHS]]
+<li>6 [[HS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>12t [[Armor]]
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 <li>[[iJJ]]
 <li>[[BAP]]
-<li>1 [[LAMS]]
+<li>[[LAMS]]
 <li>6 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip D = <ul>
-<li> [[iJJ]]
+<li>[[iJJ]]
-<li>1 [[LAMS]]
+<li>[[LAMS]]
 <li>4 [[DHS]]
 <li>4 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip E = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> [[JJ]]
+<li>[[JJ]]
-<li> [[BHP]]
+<li>[[BHP]]
 <li>2 [[HS]]
 <li>4 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip F = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> [[JJ]]
+<li>[[JJ]]
 <li>6 [[DHS]]
 <li>4 [[free tons]]
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 |Price G = 84 700
-|ArmorT G = 57 853
+|ArmorT G = 55 093
 | Engine G = Magna 260 XL
 | Weapons G = <ul>
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 </ul>
 | Equip G = <ul>
-<li> [[iJJ]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>8 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
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 | Armor INT = 3474
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}

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 {{Mech|
 | Image = File:Catapult.png
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 ===Variant G===
 The G variant does with chain guns what the D variant does with missiles. 2 [[RAC5]]s let the Catapult G rapidly shred the armor off its enemies, while 2 [[MPL]]s and 2 [[ERSL]]s give it modest staying power as its RACs cool off or unjam. Because of this rather blistering and ballistics-oriented loadout, this variant has unofficially earned the nicknamed of ''"Dakkapult"''. Unlike the D variant, it also makes use of both [[iJJ]]s and [[MASC]], and is thus significantly more mobile. This also means the G has the capability to survive or escape situations that might otherwise completely destroy it, thereby potentially increasing its longevity. However, having only 2 free tons of ammo means that pilots will often be returning to the mech bay to rearm, as the RAC5s chew through their ammo supply very quickly. 6 [[DHS]] mostly manage the loadouts heat well, but it will become an issue if you're trying to utilize your extra mobility in tandem with your full firepower.
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 [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Catapult BattleTech Reference]
 {{Template:Navbox_Assets_IS}}

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 {{Mech|
 | Image = File:Catapult.png
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 | Tonnage = 65
 | Speed = 64
-| SpeedWithMasc = 91
+<!--| SpeedWithMasc = 91-->
 | Rotation = 200
 | PitchStand = -35° to +40°
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 </ul>
-|Price G = 80 500
+|Price G = 84 700
 |ArmorT G = 57 853
 | Engine G = Magna 260 XL
 | Weapons G = <ul>
-<li>2x [[RAC5]]
+<li>2x [[Binary Laser Cannon]]
-<li>2x [[MPL]]
+<li>2x [[AC5|Light AC5]]
-<li>2x [[ERSL]]
+<li>2x [[SXPL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip G = <ul>
 <li> [[iJJ]]
-<li> [[MASC]]
+<li>8 [[DHS]]
-<li>6 [[DHS]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>12t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 3474
-| Version140 = 0.14.0
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
 }}

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 }}
-The '''Catapult''' is an iconic [[Inner Sphere]] [[Heavy Mech]] that focuses almost entirely on sustained long-range fire. It is easily identified by the large egg-shaped torso. Normally armed with large [[Missile|Missile]] racks and smaller weapons for self defense, the Catapult is a premier [[MWLL Asset Bible#LRM Boats|Missile Boater]]. With most variants equipped with [[Jump Jets]], [[Active Radar Probes]], and [[LAMS]], the Catapult can [[Gameplay Tactics#Poptarting|poptart]] effectively as well, and enjoys limited protection against enemy counter-battery fire.  Sacrificing speed for armor and extra room for ammo, the Catapult can stay on station for a long time, providing long-range support to its teammates while being tough enough to survive against moderate threats.
+The '''Catapult''' is an iconic [[Inner Sphere]] [[Heavy Mech]] that focuses almost entirely on sustained long-range fire. It is easily identified by the large egg-shaped torso. Normally armed with large [[Missile|Missile]] racks and smaller weapons for self defense, the Catapult is a premier [[Asset_Roles#Missile_Boat|Missile Boater]]. With most variants equipped with [[Jump Jets]], [[Active Radar Probes]], and [[LAMS]], the Catapult can [[Gameplay Tactics#Poptarting|poptart]] effectively as well, and enjoys limited protection against enemy counter-battery fire.  Sacrificing speed for armor and extra room for ammo, the Catapult can stay on station for a long time, providing long-range support to its teammates while being tough enough to survive against moderate threats.
 ==Roles and Gameplay Hints==

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 ===Variant C - ''"Cringe"''===
-Often referred to as the ''"Arrowpult"'' by many pilots, ''Cringe'' mounts 2 massive [[ArrowIV]] launchers with 2 free tons for ammo. This limited loadout allows the Catapult C to deal immense long-range damage. When coupled with a friendly [[NARC]] or [[TAG]] equipped unit, the C variant can decimate targets up to 3km (3000m) away. Sporting only 2 [[SL]]s and 2 [[MGun]]s, the tradeoff for this incredibly long-ranged, devastating loadout is a lack of any appreciable close to mid-range self-defense. This makes the C a poor choice in many [[Terrain Control]] matches where capturing [[posts]] and staying close to allies is important. The Catapult C also suffers  [[Heat#Heat Management|heat management]] problems, as the ArrowIV launchers and [[JJ]]s can generate quite a lot of excess heat that its 3 [[DHS]] have a tough time keeping up with. Mechwarriors should consider [[chain fire|chain-firing]] the Arrow launchers to better manage their massive heat spikes. Other mechs are capable of [[jump sniping]], the C definitely isn't, due to the heat and the ArrowIV's long [[lock on]] time. The C's jump jets are mostly just for maneuvering and acquiring better vantage points to rain down ArrowIVs on one's enemies.
+Often referred to as the ''"Arrowpult"'' by many pilots, ''Cringe'' mounts 2 massive [[ArrowIV]] launchers with 2 free tons for ammo. This limited loadout allows the Catapult C to deal immense long-range damage. When coupled with a friendly [[NARC]] or [[TAG]] equipped unit, the Cringe can decimate targets up to 4km (4300m) away. Sporting only 2 [[SL]]s and 2 [[MGun]]s as backup weapons, the tradeoff for this incredibly long-ranged, devastating loadout is a lack of any appreciable close to mid-range self-defense. This makes the Cringe a poor choice in many [[Terrain Control]] matches where capturing [[posts]] and staying close to allies is important. The Cringe also suffers  [[Heat#Heat Management|heat management]] problems, as the ArrowIV launchers and [[JJ]]s can generate quite a lot of excess heat that its 3 [[DHS]] have a tough time keeping up with. Mechwarriors should consider [[chain fire|chain-firing]] the Arrow launchers to better manage their massive heat spikes. Other mechs are capable of [[jump sniping]], the Cringe definitely isn't, due to the heat and the ArrowIV's long [[lock on]] time. The C's jump jets are mostly just for maneuvering and acquiring better vantage points to rain down ArrowIVs on one's enemies.
 ===Variant D===