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Cyrano

Armament:

1 Beagle Active Probe

1 Fuersturm-C Large Laser

Manufacturer:    Paulina Weapons

   Location:    (Unknown)

Communications System:    Garret M250

Targeting & Tracking System: Sky Tracer WL

Overview:

         The heaviest VTOL in the Star League Defense Forces, the Cyrano is the standard gunship. Developed in 2622 to provide inexpensive support for ground troops, the Cyrano proved to be an able attack fighter. It also escorts the Ripper and the Nightshade on dangerous missions.
         Besides its attack capabilities, the Cyrano carries the Beagle Active Probe to locate enemy infantry, armor, and 'Mechs.

Capabilities:

       The dominant physical feature of the Cyrano is the forward-mounted Fuersturm-C large laser. The entire system weighs almost five tons and takes up the bulk of the forward section of the craft. It is this weapon that gave the craft its name and distinctive flying profile.
         Because the weight is not balanced, Cyrano pilots must fly numerous training missions before they enter combat. These training missions are vital to acquaint the pilots with the craft's unusual handling characteristics. to control the laser, the pilot uses an early version of the neurohelmet. Impulses from the Beagle display in front of the pilot, who simply looks at the target and presses the trigger. The Sky Tracer target-acquisition computer makes automatic adjustments. The Beagle provides instant analysis of the target, including damage, weapon status, and probable response. The systems blend well, giving the Cyrano excellent fighting ability.
         As with all VTOL craft, aerodynamics and weight problems make it virtually impossible to include adequate armor. Because of this, the Cyrano is vulnerable to enemy fire.
         The Beagle Active Probe is the state-of-the-art sensor system. Not only does it function at a much longer range, but it can pierce the Guardian ECM devices. The Beagle's memory unit records an encoded account of every battle. Should the Beagle encounter the foe again, it instantly displays a detailed profile of the enemy. The unit can also replay any battle on the tactical display. The pilot can alter actual actions with the joystick to see the consequences of different tactics. This mentor system is extremely popular with the pilots.

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Type/Model:	Cyrano
Mass:	30 tons

Equipment:		Items	Mass
Internal Structure:	15 pts Standard	0	3.00
Engine:	220 Fusion	0	10.00
Shielding & Trans Equip:		0	5.00
Cruise MP:	12
Flank MP:	18
Heat Sinks:	10 Single	0	.00
Cockpit & Controls:		0	1.50
Crew:	2 Members	0	.00
Rotor Equipment:		0	3.00
Armor Factor:	9 pts Ferro-Fibrous	2	.50

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		Internal	Armor
		Structure	Value
	Front:	3	3
	Left / Right Sides:	3	2/2
	Rear:	3	1
	Rotor:	3	1

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Weapons & Equipment:	Loc	Heat	Ammo	Items	Mass
1 Beagle Active Probe	Front	0		1	1.50
1 Large Laser	Front	8		1	5.00
TOTALS:		8		4	29.50
Items & Tons Left:				7	.50

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Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:	1,830,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:	739
Cost per BV:	2,476.32
Weapon Value:	29 / 29 (Ratio = .04 / .04)
Damage Factors:	SRDmg = 7; MRDmg = 4; LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:	MP: 12,   Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
	Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,   Overheat: 0
	Class: VA,   Point Value: 7
	Specials: prb