Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Catapult
	Variant:	CPLT-C1b
	Chassis Mass:	65 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	1570

	Engine:	Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Standard
	Armor:	Ferro-Fibrous

	Movement:	4/6/4
	Dissipation:	24
	Armor Mass:	10.0 Tons
	Armor Factor:	179

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
LRM-15		LA
LRM-15		RA
Mlas		LT
MLas		CT
Mlas		CT
Mlas		RT

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	175.4	0
	Optimized	175.4	0
	Redline	175.4	0

Test Results

The CPLT-C1b has average baseline damage output with almost no opportunity to optimize (+0 versus baseline). This Catapult variant rarely builds up heat and is extremely easy to manage.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	4.5
	Critical Hits	5.2 per Game
	Time to Kill	12.0 Turns

Test Results

The CPLT-C1b deals just below average damage per hit, almost generates one critical chance per turn and struggles to bring down targets.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	84.8%
	Survival Rate	80.6%
	Destruction Rate	19.4%

Test Results

This configuration of the Catapult has reliable armor coverage that is below spec on the arms and is extremely over spec on the rear torso. The CPLT-C1b is difficult to bring down and carries no ammo.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	4/6
	Jump MP	4
	Target Mod (avg)	+1.9

Test Results

The Catapult CPLT-C1b has fair mobility with good jump capabilities. This battlemech takes an average number of actuator hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1570
	Effective Loss	7.1%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.825

Test Results

The CPLT-C1b is a solid choice that outperforms most other battlemechs while responding extremely well to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis