Editing Cockpit Command Console

== Description ==
A '''Command Console''' is a [[BattleMech]] component that adds a complete second set of controls for a second [[MechWarrior (pilot)]] with added command and control facilities. (It should not be confused with the much smaller [[Dual Cockpit]], which can be installed on any 'Mech and splits 'Mech operation between two people, a pilot and a gunner, and therefore requires both to operate the 'Mech.)<ref name="TOp300+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 300-301, "Cockpit Systems"</ref>

The enhanced command and control facilities turn the 'Mech carrying a Command Console into a moving command center typically used by high-level commanders. [[Star League]]-vintage Command Consoles are very rare by [[3025]] because 'Mechs equipped in this way were favored targets in battle. Most still existing were relegated to training duties.<ref name="THp64+">''Tactical Handbook'', pp. 64-65, "Command Console"</ref>

== Availability ==
Cockpit Command Console is known to be used by following factions:<ref name="THp64+"/>

* [[Capellan Confederation]]
* [[Com Guards]]
* [[Draconis Combine]]
* [[Federated Commonwealth]]
* [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]
* [[Free Worlds League]]
* [[St. Ives Compact]]
* [[Word of Blake]]

== Manufacturer ==
The Cockpit Command Console is manufactured on following planets:

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! Brand
! Planet
! Company
! Used by
! References
|-
| Unknown
| [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]]
| [[Tanadi Computers]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Macintosh]]
| [[Apple Computers Interstellar]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Hesperus II]]<br>[[New Kyoto]]
| [[Doering Electronics]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Dalton]]
| [[Garret SatComm]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Carbonis]]
| [[IMB Systems]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Indicass]]
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
| Various
| <ref name="THp64+"/>
|}

== Rules ==
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=== Associated Rules ===
In game terms, the Command Console occupies the same section as the primary cockpit.<ref name="TOp300+"/>

'''OLD:''' In game terms, the Command Console occupies the free critical slot (#4) in the head section. {{cn}}

Since it is a fully functional cockpit unto itself, it can take over if the regular cockpit is destroyed or the pilot is incapacitated, provided of course that the Command Console is manned; in that case both cockpits must be destroyed to incapacitate the 'Mech.<ref name="TOp300+"/>

:'''OLD:''' ''Earlier rules from the [[Tactical Handbook]] had the Command Console at 5 tons, i.e. only 2 tons more than a regular cockpit assembly, and with an additional critical slot taken in the center torso section for sensors. These rules have since been superseded.<ref name="THp64+"/>

The secondary MechWarrior in the Command Console takes normal damage from head hits, falling and heat buildup. He only takes damage from ammunition explosions if he is piloting the 'Mech at the time.<ref name="TOp300+"/>

The secondary MechWarrior may spot for any type of indirect fire, without incurring the +1 modifier to any attacks from the unit, and ignores the +1 modifier to the indirect fire attack due to any such weapon attacks. <ref>Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment p. 112-113</ref>

If the secondary MechWarrior is not piloting the 'Mech he can make use of the command and control functions of the Command Console to add +2 to his side's initiative.<ref name="TOp300+"/> This is not cumulative with other Command Consoles<ref name="TOp300+"/> or mobile HQs<ref name="TOp194+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 194-195, "Satellites - Cockpit Command Console"</ref>. The initiative bonus is lost when the Console operator is piloting the 'Mech or establishing a satellite uplink.<ref name="TOp194+"/>

'''OLD:''' If the secondary MechWarrior is not piloting the 'Mech he can make use of the command and control functions of the Command Console to add +2 to his side's initiative. This is not cumulative with other Command Consoles or mobile HQs, but it is with the initiative bonus from an enhanced satellite uplink communication system (if available) and no penalties apply for the latter system while the Console operator is not operating the 'Mech himself.<ref name="THp64+"/>

The Cockpit Command Console is considered [[Advanced Rules]].<ref name="TOp300+"/>

The Command Console weighs 3 tons and has a cost of 500,000 C-bills.<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref>
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== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Maximum Tech]]''
* ''[[Tactical Handbook]]''
* ''[[Tactical Operations]]''

[[Category: Technology]]