Cauldron-Born - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass

2026-03-29T03:19:12Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass

Commissioner Pravin Lal: Aggregating fluff update notice template usages under {{fluff}}, because it gives a more specific category than the more general 'articles needing update'

2025-06-11T15:09:41Z

Aggregating fluff update notice template usages under {{fluff}}, because it gives a more specific category than the more general 'articles needing update'

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-28T20:13:40Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, vars B, D fluff need update

2023-07-28T03:48:02Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, vars B, D fluff need update

Xcalibur: /* Variant A */ Updated for 0.15.4

2022-08-21T20:49:17Z

‎Variant A: Updated for 0.15.4

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant E */

2022-07-30T17:59:54Z

‎Variant E

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant B */

2022-07-28T18:37:54Z

‎Variant B

Warlord Kentax: /* Variant B */

2022-07-28T18:33:22Z

‎Variant B

Eve The Dragon: Variant E

2022-04-25T00:52:30Z

Variant E

Eve The Dragon: Variant B

2022-04-25T00:47:12Z

Variant B

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 | PitchCrouch = -30° to +45°
-| Price Prime = 87 800
+| Price Prime = 88 300
 | ArmorT Prime = 60 835
 | Engine Prime = 325 XL Fusion
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 </ul>
-| Price E = 90 900
+| Price E = 92 900
 | ArmorT E = 60 835
 | Engine E = 325 XL Fusion
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 | Armor INT = 3507
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 |}}

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 ===Variant B===
-{{Section out of date|0.16.1}}
+{{fluff|0.16.1}}
 An asset worthy of a true [[sniper]] or lance commander - one [[cERPPC]], two [[cERLL]], and two [[cLBX5]] shoot out to 900m, good for sniping and good against [[aircraft]] (be wary of the Cauldron-Born's poor [[max torso pitch]], though). [[BHP]] gives the Cauldron-Born B excellent [[battlefield awareness]] and a [[TAG]] gives the B the opportunity to point out targets to its allies. With less [[armor]] that other Cauldron-Borns and an inadequate five [[DHS]], the B functions well in a [[fire support]] role and less well in a continual close combat engagement. Without water, cold weather, long waits between shots, or judicious use of [[chain fire]], the B easily overheats. When the B runs out of coolant and the pilot must choose what weapons to use. The pilot should either withhold the ERPPC, whenever the targeted enemy component is visible, or the pilot should withhold one or more ERLLs if the enemy is hiding their weak spot in which case the [[splash damage]] from the ERPPC is more relevant.
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 ===Variant D===
-{{Section out of date|0.16.1}}
+{{fluff|0.16.1}}
 The Cauldron-Born D is a volatile [[brawler]] with supplemental long-range flexibility. The D's most powerful weapons are a [[cLBX20]] in the right arm and a [[cERPPC]] in the left [[external]]. A [[spare ton]] of ammunition for the LBX20 extends the asset's battlefield longevity. Four [[cERSL]]s in the left arm provide rapid-cycling pinpoint damage within 450m, complementing the LBX20's [[burst damage]] in that range bracket. Two [[cLRM10]]s in the right external can effectively deter or suppress longer-ranged opponents while on approach, especially when paired with ERPPC shots timed to disrupt the aim of [[alpha strike|high-alpha]] [[skirmisher|skirmishers]]. In closer quarters, the two missile launchers offer modest [[screenshake]] when [[chainfire|chainfired]]. Five [[DHS]] struggle to keep the mech cool while in optimal weapons range, so in order to keep [[heat]] under control in sustained combat, it's necessary to fire the hottest weapons (namely the LRMs and ERPPC) more sparingly than their cycle time allows. A quick flush of coolant allows for instantaneous bursts of damage and screenshake as necessary in a pinch.

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 | Engine Prime = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons Prime =  <ul>
-<li> 2x [[CERML]]
+<li>2x [[CERML]]
-<li> 1x [[CGauss]]
+<li>1x [[CGauss]]
-<li> 1x [[CLBX5]]
+<li>1x [[CLBX5]]
-<li> 1x [[CLRM10]]
+<li>1x [[CLRM10]]
-<li> 1x [[CSRM4]]
+<li>1x [[CSRM4]]
-<li> 1x [[BPod]]
+<li>1x [[BPod]]
 </ul>
 | Equip Prime = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 3 [[DHS]]
+<li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li> 1 [[free ton]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine A = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons A =  <ul>
-<li> 1x [[CUAC20]]
+<li>1x [[CUAC20]]
-<li> 2x [[ATM6|ATM6 (HE)]]
+<li>2x [[ATM6|ATM6 (HE)]]
-<li> 4x [[Flamer]]
+<li>4x [[Flamer]]
-<li> 2x [[HMG]]
+<li>2x [[HMG]]
 </ul>
 | Equip A = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 4 [[DHS]]
+<li>4 [[DHS]]
-<li> 2 [[free ton]]
+<li>2 [[free tons]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine B = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons B =  <ul>
-<li> 2x [[HLL]]
+<li>2x [[HLL]]
-<li> 1x [[CLBX20]]
+<li>1x [[CLBX20]]
-<li> 1x [[CSRM4]]
+<li>1x [[CSRM4]]
 </ul>
 | Equip B = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 7 [[DHS]]
+<li>7 [[DHS]]
-<li> 1 [[free ton]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine C = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons C =  <ul>
-<li> 1x [[HAG30]]
+<li>1x [[HAG30]]
-<li> 2x [[ATM6#Standard|ATM6 (Std)]]
+<li>2x [[ATM6#Standard|ATM6 (Std)]]
-<li> 2x [[CMPL]]
+<li>2x [[CMPL]]
-<li> 2x [[CERSL]]
+<li>2x [[CERSL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip C = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 3 [[DHS]]
+<li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li> 1 [[free ton]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine D = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons D =  <ul>
-<li> 1x [[CERPPC]]
+<li>1x [[CERPPC]]
-<li> 2x [[CUAC5]]
+<li>2x [[CUAC5]]
-<li> 2x [[CLRM10]]
+<li>2x [[CLRM10]]
 </ul>
 | Equip D = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> [[AECM]]
+<li>[[AECM]]
-<li> 5 [[DHS]]
+<li>5 [[DHS]]
-<li> 0 [[free tons]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine E = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons E =  <ul>
-<li> 1x [[CDSRM4]]
+<li>1x [[CDSRM4]]
-<li> 1x [[CUAC10]]
+<li>1x [[CUAC10]]
-<li> 3x [[CERML]]
+<li>3x [[CERML]]
-<li> 4x [[CSRM2]]
+<li>4x [[CSRM2]]
 </ul>
 | Equip E = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 6 [[DHS]]
+<li>6 [[DHS]]
-<li> 2 [[free tons]]
+<li>2 [[free tons]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine F = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons F =  <ul>
-<li> 1x [[HAG20]]
+<li>1x [[HAG20]]
-<li> 3x [[CSSRM4]]
+<li>3x [[CDSSRM4]]
-<li> 2x [[CERSL]]
+<li>2x [[CERSL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip F = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> 2 [[DHS]]
+<li>2 [[DHS]]
-<li> 4 [[free tons]]
+<li>4 [[free tons]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Engine G = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons G =  <ul>
-<li> 2x [[HML]]
+<li>2x [[HML]]
-<li> 2x [[CMPL]]
+<li>2x [[CMPL]]
-<li> 2x [[CSRM4]]
+<li>2x [[CSRM4]]
-<li> 1x [[ATM9#High Explosive|ATM9 (HE)]]
+<li>1x [[ATM9#High Explosive|ATM9 (HE)]]
 </ul>
 | Equip G = <ul>
-<li> [[GECM]]
+<li>[[GECM]]
-<li> [[MASC]]
+<li>[[MASC]]
-<li> 8 [[DHS]]
+<li>8 [[DHS]]
-<li> 0 [[free tons]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
-<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 3507
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 |}}

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 </ul>
-| Price B = 92 000
+| Price B = 93 600
-| ArmorT B = 58 951
+| ArmorT B = 60 835
 | Engine B = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons B =  <ul>
-<li> 2x [[CERLL]]
+<li> 2x [[HLL]]
-<li> 1x [[CERPPC]]
+<li> 1x [[CLBX20]]
-<li> 2x [[CLBX5]]
+<li> 1x [[CSRM4]]
 </ul>
 | Equip B = <ul>
 <li> [[EOptics]]
-<li> [[BHP]]
+<li> 7 [[DHS]]
-<li> 5 [[DHS]]
+<li> 1 [[free ton]]
-<li> 0 [[free tons]]
+<li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 </ul>
-| Price D = 94 900
+| Price D = 89 400
 | ArmorT D = 60 835
 | Engine D = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons D =  <ul>
 <li> 1x [[CERPPC]]
-<li> 1x [[CLBX20]]
+<li> 2x [[CUAC5]]
 <li> 2x [[CLRM10]]
 </ul>
 | Equip D = <ul>
 <li> [[EOptics]]
 <li> 5 [[DHS]]
-<li> 1 [[free ton]]
+<li> 0 [[free tons]]
 <li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 <li> [[EOptics]]
 <li> 6 [[DHS]]
-<li> 2 [[free ton]]
+<li> 2 [[free tons]]
 <li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 <li> [[EOptics]]
 <li> 2 [[DHS]]
-<li> 4 [[free ton]]
+<li> 4 [[free tons]]
 <li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 </ul>
 | Equip G = <ul>
 <li> [[MASC]]
 <li> 8 [[DHS]]
 <li> 0 [[free tons]]
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 | Armor H = 2760
 | Armor CT = 8118
-| Armor LT = 6291
+| Armor LRT = 6291
 | Armor B = 4871
 | Armor LRA = 3978
 | Armor RE = 2922
 | Armor LE = 2922
-| Version142 = 0.14.2
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
 |}}
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 ===Variant B===
 An asset worthy of a true [[sniper]] or lance commander - one [[cERPPC]], two [[cERLL]], and two [[cLBX5]] shoot out to 900m, good for sniping and good against [[aircraft]] (be wary of the Cauldron-Born's poor [[max torso pitch]], though). [[BHP]] gives the Cauldron-Born B excellent [[battlefield awareness]] and a [[TAG]] gives the B the opportunity to point out targets to its allies. With less [[armor]] that other Cauldron-Borns and an inadequate five [[DHS]], the B functions well in a [[fire support]] role and less well in a continual close combat engagement. Without water, cold weather, long waits between shots, or judicious use of [[chain fire]], the B easily overheats. When the B runs out of coolant and the pilot must choose what weapons to use. The pilot should either withhold the ERPPC, whenever the targeted enemy component is visible, or the pilot should withhold one or more ERLLs if the enemy is hiding their weak spot in which case the [[splash damage]] from the ERPPC is more relevant.
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 ===Variant D===
 The Cauldron-Born D is a volatile [[brawler]] with supplemental long-range flexibility. The D's most powerful weapons are a [[cLBX20]] in the right arm and a [[cERPPC]] in the left [[external]]. A [[spare ton]] of ammunition for the LBX20 extends the asset's battlefield longevity. Four [[cERSL]]s in the left arm provide rapid-cycling pinpoint damage within 450m, complementing the LBX20's [[burst damage]] in that range bracket. Two [[cLRM10]]s in the right external can effectively deter or suppress longer-ranged opponents while on approach, especially when paired with ERPPC shots timed to disrupt the aim of [[alpha strike|high-alpha]] [[skirmisher|skirmishers]]. In closer quarters, the two missile launchers offer modest [[screenshake]] when [[chainfire|chainfired]]. Five [[DHS]] struggle to keep the mech cool while in optimal weapons range, so in order to keep [[heat]] under control in sustained combat, it's necessary to fire the hottest weapons (namely the LRMs and ERPPC) more sparingly than their cycle time allows. A quick flush of coolant allows for instantaneous bursts of damage and screenshake as necessary in a pinch.

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 </ul>
-| Price A = 89 700
+| Price A = 85 900
 | ArmorT A = 60 835
 | Engine A = 325 XL Fusion
 | Weapons A =  <ul>
 <li> 1x [[CUAC20]]
-<li> 2x [[CERLL]]
+<li> 2x [[ATM6|ATM6 (HE)]]
-<li> 1x [[CSRM6]]
+<li> 4x [[Flamer]]
 <li> 2x [[HMG]]
 </ul>
 | Equip A = <ul>
 <li> [[EOptics]]
-<li> 6 [[DHS]]
+<li> 4 [[DHS]]
-<li> 1 [[free ton]]
+<li> 2 [[free ton]]
 <li> 12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 ===Variant A===
-The Cauldron-Born's A variant is a powerful [[brawler]] with excellent [[skirmisher|skirmishing]] abilities. A [[cUAC20]] in the right arm and [[cSRM6]] in the right external are a devastating combination of raw damage and [[screenshake]] within 350m. Twin [[HMG]]s in the left arm serve as heatless auxiliary weapons with [[DPS]] maximized within 350m. A pair of [[cERLL]]s - one in the left arm and one in the left [[external]] - provide reliable, low-exposure pinpoint damage out to 900m, enabling the [[asset]] to safely contribute to long-range engagements and chip down slower or shorter-ranged enemies before closing in for the kill. The ERLLs' long cycle time makes them suboptimal in extended brawls, but their [[burst damage]] is considerable, and six [[DHS]] allows them to be [[alpha strike|alpha struck]] or [[chain fire|chained]] quickly even when used in tandem with the UAC20 and SRMs. Ammunition can become an issue for the asset in extended close-quarters fights, however. The UAC20 will chew through the A's [[free tons|extra ton]] of ammo quickly, and the SRM6 can also run dry in just over a minute if used continuously.
+The Cauldron-Born's cheapest variant is outfitted as a powerful [[brawler]] with self-defense tools. A [[cUAC20]] in the right arm strips off enemy armor while the pair of [[Advanced Tactical Missiles|HEATM 6s]] in the [[external|externals]] provide a combination of raw damage and [[screenshake]] within 350m. Twin [[HMG]]s in the right arm serve as heatless auxiliary weapons with [[DPS]] maximized within 350m. Four [[Flamers]] in the left arm can quickly [[heat]] up opponents at 150m, preventing return fire. Be sure to watch your own heat as well, as the mechs's four [[DHS]] are insufficient for more than one cycle of firing all weapons. It's recommended to [[chain fire]] the HEATMs to maximize screenshake and dedicate the two [[free tons]] toward the UAC20.
 ===Variant B===

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 ===Variant E===
-{{fluff}}
+The Cauldron-Born E is a competent [[skirmisher]] capable of coming in for a close-[[range]]ed fight or laying down medium-ranged firepower. For its medium-range weaponry, the E is equipped with three [[cERML]]s and a [[cUAC10]]. Once in 350m of range, the E's four [[cSRM2]]s and one [[cDSRM4]] provide substantial punch. Although the E has a very reasonable six [[DHS]], Pilots struggling with [[heat]] need only moderate their ERML fire when in close combat either by withholding the ERMLs entirely or through [[chain firing]]. Chain firing is also useful for the E's many missile weapons in the event that the pilot wishes to engage in [[staring]] and maximizing [[screen shake]] instead of [[damage spreading]]. Really, the E is capable of both techniques. The E's two [[free tons]] should be dedicated, one ton each, to the UAC10 and the DSRM4.
 ===Variant F - ''"Saito"''===

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 ===Variant B===
-{{Fluff}}
+An asset worthy of a true [[sniper]] or lance commander - one [[cERPPC]], two [[cERLL]], and two [[cLBX5]] shoot out to 900m, good for sniping and good against [[aircraft]] (be wary of the Cauldron-Born's poor [[max torso pitch]], though). [[BHP]] gives the Cauldron-Born B excellent [[battlefield awareness]] and a [[TAG]] gives the B the opportunity to point out targets to its allies. With less [[armor]] that other Cauldron-Borns and an inadequate five [[DHS]], the B functions well in a [[fire support]] role and less well in a continual close combat engagement.
 ===Variant C===