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{{otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Commando (disambiguation)}}
 
{{otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Commando (disambiguation)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Commando_BTRSAGoAC.jpg
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|image=Commando_BTRSAGoAC.jpg
|name = ''Commando''
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|name=''Commando''
|manufacturer =  
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|manufacturer=
[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRSWp14f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 14–15: "COM-2D Commando". Previously featured in ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 102–103</ref>
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[[Coventry Metal Works]] (2D)<ref name=TRSWp14f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 14–15: "COM-2D Commando"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 -->
 
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[[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name="FM:3145p189">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 189: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref>
 
[[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name="FM:3145p189">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 189: "Fiefdom of Randis"</ref>
 
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[[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]
 
[[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]
|production year = 2486
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|production year=2486
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/670/commando-com-2d MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/670/commando-com-2d MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|introduced = [[2463]]<ref name=tro3025p14>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 3</ref>
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|introduced=[[2463]]<ref name=tro3025p14>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 3</ref>
|model = COM-2D<ref name=TRSWp14f />
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|model=COM-2D<ref name=TRSWp14f />
|cost = 1,823,750 [[C-bill]]s
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|cost= 1,823,750 [[C-bill]]s
 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type =BattleMech
|mass = 25
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|mass=25
|feet = biped
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|feet=biped
|chassis = [[Coventry Metal Works]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|chassis=[[Coventry Metal Works]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|armor = [[Lexington Limited]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|armor=[[Lexington Limited]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|engine = [[GM 150]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|engine=[[GM 150]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|comsys = [[TharHes Crystal Flower RG-2]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|comsys=[[TharHes Crystal Flower RG-2]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|T&T = [[TharHes Star Shark]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|T&T=[[TharHes Star Shark]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|speed=97 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
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|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp14f /> -->
 
* 1x [[SRM-6]]
 
* 1x [[SRM-6]]
 
* 1x [[SRM-4]]
 
* 1x [[SRM-4]]
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; COM-1A : The original ''Commando'' used prototype equipment that was similarly [[Primitive Technology|primitive]] to those found in the first BattleMech, the ''[[Mackie]]'', and was completely replaced by its successor. First constructed in [[2463]], the 'Mech was equipped with only an [[Odin (Large laser)|Odin]] [[large laser]] mounted in its right arm. It was fitted with five tons of [[primitive armor]] and the engine could move the 'Mech up to a maximum speed around 80 km/h. These were the early ''Commandos'' that took part in the [[Battle of Nox]] in 2475 against [[Draconis Combine]] forces. BV (2.0) = 475.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', pp. 3, 17: COM-1A Commando - Primitive Commando profile and record sheet</ref>
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*; COM-1A : The original ''Commando'' used prototype equipment that was similarly [[Primitive Technology|primitive]] to those found in the first BattleMech, the ''[[Mackie]]'', and was completely replaced by its successor. First constructed in [[2463]], the 'Mech was equipped with only an [[Odin (Large laser)|Odin]] [[large laser]] mounted in its right arm. It was fitted with five tons of [[primitive armor]] and the engine could move the 'Mech up to a maximum speed around 80 km/h. These were the early ''Commandos'' that took part in the [[Battle of Nox]] in 2475 against [[Draconis Combine]] forces. BV (2.0) = 475.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', pp. 3, 17: COM-1A Commando - Primitive Commando profile and record sheet.</ref>
  
 
*; COM-1AK : Created by [[Wechsel Royal Industrial Repair and Heavy Machining]] on [[Kaumberg]], this [[retrotech]] ''Commando'' variant replaces the [[large laser]] of the COM-1A with a [[medium laser]] in each arm supported by a head-mounted [[small laser]]. The remaining tonnage is devoted to additional armor, for a total of seven and a half tons.<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 533<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 14</ref>
 
*; COM-1AK : Created by [[Wechsel Royal Industrial Repair and Heavy Machining]] on [[Kaumberg]], this [[retrotech]] ''Commando'' variant replaces the [[large laser]] of the COM-1A with a [[medium laser]] in each arm supported by a head-mounted [[small laser]]. The remaining tonnage is devoted to additional armor, for a total of seven and a half tons.<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 533<ref>''Touring the Stars: Kaumberg'', p. 14</ref>
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*; COM-2Dr : This [[Jihad]]-era update of the old COM-2D drops all of the existing weaponry and replaces it with a [[CASE]]-protected [[MML-7]] and a single [[ER medium laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 57</ref>
 
*; COM-2Dr : This [[Jihad]]-era update of the old COM-2D drops all of the existing weaponry and replaces it with a [[CASE]]-protected [[MML-7]] and a single [[ER medium laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 57</ref>
  
*; COM-3A : The COM-3A carries two [[SRM-6]] launchers, a [[medium laser]] and a [[flamer]]. This was accomplished by removing the [[SRM-4]] launcher and lowering the amount of armor on the 'Mech by one ton. This variant appeared in [[3025]] and became quite popular because of its hitting power.<ref name=TRSWp14f /><ref name=TRO3039p102-103/> BV (1.0) = 392; BV (2.0) = 540<ref name=MUL80/>
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*; COM-3A : The COM-3A carries two [[SRM-6]] launchers, a [[medium laser]] and a [[flamer]]. This was accomplished by removing the [[SRM-4]] launcher and lowering the amount of armor on the 'Mech by one ton. This variant appeared in [[3025]] and became quite popular because of its hitting power.<ref name=TRSWp14f /><ref name=TRO3039p102-103/> BV (1.0) = 392, BV (2.0) = 540<ref name=MUL80/>
  
*; COM-4H : The Marian Hegemony 4H variant of the ''Commando'' is used in the [[Periphery]] and removes all of the SRM launchers and replaces them with six [[RL-15]]s as well as a second [[medium laser]]. BV (1.0) = 628; BV (2.0) = 691<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 14</ref>
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*; COM-4H : The Marian Hegemony 4H variant of the ''Commando'' is used in the [[Periphery]] and removes all of the SRM launchers and replaces them with six [[RL-15]]s as well as a second [[medium laser]]. BV (1.0) = 628, BV (2.0) = 691<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 14</ref>
  
*; COM-5S : The COM-5S was introduced in [[3050]] and was the first mass-produced ''Commando'' to feature recovered Star League technology. Its new [[Cyclops MultiTasker 10]] targeting system links an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] to the [[SRM-6#Coventry_90mm|Coventry 90m]] [[SRM-6]], which replaces the [[Shannon Six-Shooter]], and exchanges the [[SRM-4]] with a [[Coventry T4H]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. Additionally, the chassis has been upgraded with [[endo steel]], the armor has been upgraded to [[ferro-fibrous]], and [[CASE]] has been added to protect the ammunition. The variant is also equipped with a new communications system called [[Cyclops 14]].<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (1.0) = 504; BV (2.0) = 557<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 15</ref>
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*; COM-5S : The COM-5S was introduced in [[3050]] and was the first mass-produced ''Commando'' to feature recovered Star League technology. Its new [[Cyclops MultiTasker 10]] targeting system links an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] to the [[SRM-6#Coventry_90mm|Coventry 90m]] [[SRM-6]], which replaces the [[Shannon Six-Shooter]], and exchanges the [[SRM-4]] with a [[Coventry T4H]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. Additionally, the chassis has been upgraded with [[endo steel]], the armor has been upgraded to [[ferro-fibrous]], and [[CASE]] has been added to protect the ammunition. The variant is also equipped with a new communications system called [[Cyclops 14]].<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (1.0) = 504, BV (2.0) = 557<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 15</ref>
  
*; COM-7S : This update of the COM-5S introduced in [[3064]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/676/commando-com-7s MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> is also built on an [[endo steel]] chassis, but uses a new [[light fusion engine]]. The [['Mech]] carries two [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, an [[SRM-4]] with an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]], and an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm.<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (1.0) = 549;<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 36</ref> BV (2.0) = 658<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 17</ref>
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*; COM-7S : This update of the COM-5S introduced in [[3064]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/676/commando-com-7s MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> is also built on an [[endo steel]] chassis, but uses a new [[light fusion engine]]. The [['Mech]] carries two [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, an [[SRM-4]] with an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]], and an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm.<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (1.0) = 549,<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 36</ref> BV (2.0) = 658<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 17</ref>
  
 
*; COM-7B : Following the conquest of [[Coventry]] by the [[Word of Blake]], the Jihadists modified the 7S to meet their specifications. The 7B keeps one [[ER medium laser]] in the left arm, but adds two [[flamer]]s to it, making the 7B a lethal threat to unarmored [[infantry]]. A [[small cockpit]] makes room for two [[SRM-4]]s, which are still fed by a [[CASE]]-protected ammunition bin. The weight savings enabled engineers to add one additional ton of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to rocket the ''Commando'' up to 120 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (2.0) = 602<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 16</ref>
 
*; COM-7B : Following the conquest of [[Coventry]] by the [[Word of Blake]], the Jihadists modified the 7S to meet their specifications. The 7B keeps one [[ER medium laser]] in the left arm, but adds two [[flamer]]s to it, making the 7B a lethal threat to unarmored [[infantry]]. A [[small cockpit]] makes room for two [[SRM-4]]s, which are still fed by a [[CASE]]-protected ammunition bin. The weight savings enabled engineers to add one additional ton of armor and enough [[jump jet]]s to rocket the ''Commando'' up to 120 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3050/> BV (2.0) = 602<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 16</ref>
  
*; COM-7X : A -7X variant of the ''Commando'' [[canonically]] exists, by virtue of being listed in the [[Master Unit List]], however, no source or [[record sheet]] is stated. With the MUL as the only source, this canonical variant remains unknown besides it being a 25-ton BattleMech.<ref name=MULC7X> [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3979/commando-com-7x MUL online entry for the COM-7X]</ref> It is likely but ultimately unconfirmed that this is identical to the otherwise [[apocryphal]] variant from the ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' computer game; see below.
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*; COM-7X : A -7X variant of the ''Commando'' [[canonically]] exists, by virtue of being listed in the [[Master Unit List]], however, no source or [[record sheet]] is stated. With the MUL as the only source, this canonical variant remains unknown besides it being a 25-ton BattleMech. <ref name=MULC7X> [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3979/commando-com-7x MUL online entry for the COM-7X]</ref> It is likely but ultimately unconfirmed that this is identical to the otherwise [[apocryphal]] variant from the ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' computer game; see below.
  
 
*; COM-8S : This version of the ''Commando'' uses an [[endo steel]] chassis and [[XL engine]] that propels it to a maximum of 110 km/h. It carries a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers in the right arm, fed by a [[CASE II]]-protected bay, and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in the left arm. A [[C3 boosted slave]] allows the ''Commando'' to share targeting data with friendly forces, and a [[supercharger]] allows it to reach speeds of 140 km/h in short bursts. BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 77</ref>
 
*; COM-8S : This version of the ''Commando'' uses an [[endo steel]] chassis and [[XL engine]] that propels it to a maximum of 110 km/h. It carries a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers in the right arm, fed by a [[CASE II]]-protected bay, and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in the left arm. A [[C3 boosted slave]] allows the ''Commando'' to share targeting data with friendly forces, and a [[supercharger]] allows it to reach speeds of 140 km/h in short bursts. BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 77</ref>
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== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==
The ''Commando'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Commando Entry</ref>
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The ''Commando'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Commando Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
 
* [[Exposed Actuators]]
 
* [[Exposed Actuators]]
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
*; '''''[[Commando IIC]]''''' : The remnants of the [[Star League Defense Force]] did take a few ''Commando''s with them on their exodus. [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] later upgraded these 'Mechs with Clan technology, creating the ''Commando IIC''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 816; BV (2.0) = 978<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060 Revised'', p. 137</ref>
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*; '''''[[Commando IIC]]''''' : The remnants of the [[Star League Defense Force]] did take a few ''Commando''s with them on their exodus. [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] later upgraded these 'Mechs with Clan technology, creating the ''Commando IIC''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 816, BV (2.0) = 978<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060 Revised'', p. 137</ref>
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==

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