Technical readout 2866 Rise of the Scavengers

COM-2G Commando
History:
The Commando was one of the first successful
BattleMech designs, beating out the ubiquitous Wasp by
a single year. In 2463, Coventry Defense Conglomerate,
the predecessor to Coventry Metal Works, debuted the
first BattleMech designed from the ground up as a scout,
the First Generation CMD-1A Commando.
Originally armed with a single Odin heavy laser, the -1A
Commando featured prominently in the first large scale
BattleMech battle in the history of the Inner Sphere,
which took place on Nox in 2475. During the fighting
against the elite DCMS Second Sword of Light regiment,
the Commando repeatedly engaged and defeated the
Combine’s 55-ton Gladiator BattleMechs forever sealing
its place in the heart of the LCAF and causing the DCMS
to end production of the humiliated Gladiator shortly
thereafter.
Five years later in 2480, Coventry Metal Works updated
their design with the latest advances in technology,
giving it the -1D designation and adding an SRM-6 to
complement the existing heavy laser.
Just six years after that, in 2486, Coventry Metal Works
unveiled the now familiar COM-2D model changing the
‘Mech’s role from that of reconnaissance to that of a
striker by significantly altering the weapon load out.
The Commando is also notable for being among the first
BattleMechs designed and produced entirely outside of
the Terran Hegemony. In fact, through the adroit political
and industrial maneuvering of House Steiner, the
Commando never made its way out of the Lyran
Commonwealth and even the SLDF was never
successful in getting their hands on the design.
It should be noted, however, that Coventry Defense
Conglomerate’s initial foray into BattleMech construction
was actually the 90-ton BWP-X1 Ymir, which began
testing in 2462, just one year before the CMD-1A. They
were not able to produce a viable version of the Ymir
until 2475, which carried the BWP-2B designation, and
by that time production of the CMD-1A was well
underway.
Interesting enough, Defiance Industries, another Lyran
Commonwealth based defense contractor, was working
on their own BattleMech prototype, the BEL-1X
Bellerophon, as well. Construction of the first one was
completed in 2442, and Defiance Industries went on to
build three more units before finally abandoning the
project entirely due to insurmountable stability problems.
Defiance tried again almost 30 years later, this time
partnering with the by now successful Coventry Defense
Conglomerate, in a project that would ultimately result in
the production of a single EFT-2 Eisenfaust prototype.
Unfortunately, the Eisenfaust turned out to be a thinly
armored and clumsy 'Mech, only capable of plodding
along at 32kph and carrying a paltry ten rounds for its
main weapon, a Class 10 autocannon. This design too
was ultimately shelved as unworkable.
Capabilities:
Every large military organization in the Inner Sphere
features cavalry units. In fact such highly mobile lightly
armored and armed units have existed since the
Pharaohs of ancient Egypt on Terra.
Instead of horse pulled chariots or formations of mounted
soldiers, the light horse units of today are formed mostly
from fast light ‘Mechs. The COM-2G is designed to
provide fire support to just these kinds of unit. With a
sustained top speed of 97.2 kph, it can keep pace with
most any ‘Mech on the field today. Armed with a pair of
Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5s, it can provide fire support
against targets over 600 meters away, supporting its
lancemates even as it closes.
A pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers mounted one on
each arm ensure that when it does close it carries
enough firepower to finish to job. In addition, its
protection has been increased by 25% courtesy of five
tons of Star Guard I making it among the toughest of
light ‘Mechs.
But what really makes it shine is the TharHes Star Shark
targeting and tracking system. Capable of locking onto a
target almost a kilometer away, its range and full
complement of sensors make it an invaluable addition to
any scouting or raiding force. The Star Shark features
infrared, electromagnetic, and seismic sensors along
with a full 360-degree scanning arc. It can track three
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primary and five secondary targets and has target
identification. The Star Shark is among the best
targeting and tracking systems manufactured in the Inner
Sphere.
Variants:
Technically, the COM-1D Commando was produced
prior to the introduction of the common COM-2D.
Nonetheless, it can still be found, albeit rarely, among
the forces of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces.
Carrying a large laser and an SRM-6, it often serves as a
sniper for light ‘Mech lances.
Current Manufacturers:
Coventry Metal Works
Coventry - Lyran Commonwealth
Model Cost BV PV
CMD-1D 1,811,250 558 15
CMD-2D 1,823,750 541 15
CMD-2G 1,786,250 660 ???
Alpha Strike Statistics
TP: BM SZ: 1 TMM: +2
MV: 12” Role: Missle Boat
Damage S: 2 M: 2 L: 1
OV: 0
Armor: O O O
Sructure: O O
Special: LRM 0*/1/1, IF1