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BattleTech (2018)

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Learn the tactics and lore for the BattleTech Catpult! This video covers everything a MechWarrior mercenary would need to know about this mech.

The tactics section covers the mech from the BattleTech tabletop game, also known as Classic BattleTech. But it is also useful for players who play BattleTech alpha strike, MechWarrior 5, or MechWarrior online. The lore section covers all of these games. Also included is a custom Catapult build specifically made for BattleTech mercenaries.


**CORRECTIONS**
-Summary section. The Catapult's armor is 10 tons not 13. Number of armor points (160/211) is correct.
-Mobility section. The Catapult's speed is 4/6/4

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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Quick Stats
0:35 Summary
0:53 Availability
1:21 Offense Analysis
1:45 Defense Analysis
1:57 Mobility Analysis
2:11 True Role of the Catapult
2:36 Lance Compositions
3:00 Mercenary Tier Rating
3:13 Variants
3:31 Pilot Guide: Mindset
3:51 Pilot Guide: Deployment
4:01 Pilot Guide: Long Range (13-21 hexes) + Medium Range (7-12 hexes)
4:44 Pilot Guide: Creating Advantage
5:44 Pilot Guide: Countering Weapons
5:14 Skirmishing
5:26 Pilot Guide: Brawl Range (4-6 hexes) + Medium Range (1-3 hexes)
5:53 Heat Management
6:17 Proposed Customization

MEGAMEK LAB FILE (Be Safe! Use the app at your own risk!)
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Version:1.0
Catapult
CPLT-SLIME-X1 (Battle Bunny)

Config:Biped
techbase:Inner Sphere
era:3010
source:TRO 3039 - Age of War
rules level:1

mass:65
engine:260 Fusion Engine(IS)
structure:IS Standard
myomer:Standard

heat sinks:13 Single
walk mp:4
jump mp:4

armor:Standard(Inner Sphere)
LA armor:20
RA armor:20
LT armor:22
RT armor:22
CT armor:30
HD armor:9
LL armor:21
RL armor:21
RTL armor:8
RTR armor:8
RTC armor:11

Weapons:5
LRM 15, Left Arm
LRM 15, Right Arm
Medium Laser, Left Torso
Medium Laser, Center Torso
Medium Laser, Center Torso

Left Arm:
Shoulder
Upper Arm Actuator
LRM 15
LRM 15
LRM 15
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Right Arm:
Shoulder
Upper Arm Actuator
LRM 15
LRM 15
LRM 15
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Left Torso:
Jump Jet
Jump Jet
Medium Laser
IS Ammo LRM-15
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Right Torso:
Jump Jet
Jump Jet
IS Ammo LRM-15
IS Ammo LRM-15
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Center Torso:
Fusion Engine
Fusion Engine
Fusion Engine
Gyro
Gyro
Gyro
Gyro
Fusion Engine
Fusion Engine
Fusion Engine
Medium Laser
Medium Laser

Head:
Life Support
Sensors
Cockpit
Heat Sink
Sensors
Life Support
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Left Leg:
Hip
Upper Leg Actuator
Lower Leg Actuator
Foot Actuator
Heat Sink
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

Right Leg:
Hip
Upper Leg Actuator
Lower Leg Actuator
Foot Actuator
Heat Sink
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-
-Empty-

overview: The Catapult, though a well-designed BattleMech, has had a tumultuous existence. Produced by Hollis Incorporated in record numbers for the SLDF, the Terran Hegemony ultimately decided to forgo contract renewal, leaving Hollis with a BattleMech line but no customer. When the facility was eventually retooled to produce the BattleMaster, they chose to completely abandon their Catapult chassis, and its numbers began to decline. The attrition of the Succession Wars left the Draconis Combine with many Catapults but no parts for them. Contracting Yori Mech Works, a production line was eventually built and new Catapults began entering the DCMS by 3033. The Capellan Confederation would follow suit and the Catapult would finally claim the popularity that it deserved.
capabilities: Carrying two LRM launchers in its "ears" and four medium lasers in its body, the Catapult was a fire support 'Mech akin to the slightly larger Archer. The inclusion of jump jets, though, and the placement of the lasers allowed many Catapults to be their own bodyguards. Many Catapult MechWarriors choose to fire all of their LRM missiles at their chosen targets before closing in to exploit any armor breaches with their lasers. This does make the Catapult slightly more flexible than many traditional support 'Mechs, although its limited ammunition stores can hamper it in extended ranged battles.
deployment: Designed by Nerdy Overanalyzed YouTube Channel

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