BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Praetorian CN9A-A
Designer:           Vagabond
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  D
Tonnage:            50
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Late Succession Wars / 3025
Rules (Current):    Introductory
Rules (Era):        Introductory
Rules (Year):       Introductory
Total Cost:         3,497,500 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,052

Structure:            Standard
Power Plant:          200 Fusion
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    2 Medium Lasers
    1 LRM 10
    1 SRM 4
    1 PPC
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    In 3025 Corean Enterprises began looking into tweaking the production of the model CN9-A
    Centurion at its New Avalon factory, and at Jalastar Aerospace's Centurion plant on Panpour.
    The model that emerged from the New Avalon factory increased the weapon payload and armor
    resulting in the CN9A-A Praetorian.

Capabilities:
    The CN9A-A shares the same chassis as the CN9-A though modified to accept the new designs
    internal layout. The greatest changes was the removal of the Luxor D-Series Autocannon and
    associated ammo bins and feeds in exchange for a Johnston Parti-Cannon PPC and extra
    heat-sinks. A change that allowed for a similar damage and range profile for the main weapon
    while keeping the increased heat under control.
    
    The weight savings of using the PPC allowed for the addition of a Holly SRM-4 piggy backed
    under the Luxor 3R LRM-10 rack for greater close in firepower.  As part of the addition of
    the new launcher, all the ammo reloads were moved much closer to their launchers in order to
    simplify the ammo feeds.
    
    In addition to these other changes, the external armor has also been increased to
    89 percent of maximum for the weight class. This additional armor has altered the external
    profile somewhat, creating the look of a bulkier CN9-A.  The engineers also included a
    prototype head ejection system based on the one utilized by the HCT-3F Hatchetman.
    
    When asked for comments the test pilot stated he loved how the design handled. Stating that
    anyone familiar with the CN9 series will quickly get used to the CN9A.

Deployment:
    The CN9As are going thru there final paces and should be released within 6 months in time to
    see action in 3026.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  5.00                     
Engine:                                     200 Fusion                 8.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            13                     3.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  152                     9.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      16             24       
    Center Torso (rear):                               7       
    R/L Torso:                         12             16       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                            8             16       
    R/L Leg:                           12             18       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Medium Laser                                              CT                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                            CT (R)              1          1.00             
LRM 10                                                    LT                2          5.00             
LRM 10 (Ammo 24)                                          LT                2          2.00             
SRM 4                                                     LT                1          2.00             
SRM 4 (Ammo 25)                                           LT                1          1.00             
PPC                                                       RA                3          7.00