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	*; ML : This variant was produced by Paulina for sale on the open market beginning in the early 3070s. The version lacks the Large Laser, but has a pair of [[medium laser]]s instead. They are supplemented by five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The remaining half-ton is in additional armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 645<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 178</ref>		*; ML : This variant was produced by Paulina for sale on the open market beginning in the early 3070s. The version lacks the Large Laser, but has a pair of [[medium laser]]s instead. They are supplemented by five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The remaining half-ton is in additional armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 645<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 178</ref>
−	*; Plasma : This [[3071]] upgraded version was only available for purchase by the Taurian Concordat and their allies.  More suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe, the "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a [[plasma rifle]], making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 927<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 179</ref>	+	*;Plasma : This [[3071]] upgraded version was only available for purchase by the Taurian Concordat and their allies.  More suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe, the "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a [[Plasma Rifle]], making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 927<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 179</ref>
	*; Royal : The upgraded [[2721]] model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], the standard engine was replaced with an [[XL engine|extralight version]]. The weight saving allowed the VTOL to carry an extra one and half tons of armor and two side-mounted [[anti-missile system]]s, with a ton of reloads each, swapping its trademark laser for an [[ER large laser|extended range model]] and adding [[target acquisition gear|TAG]] for good measure.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 8</ref>		*; Royal : The upgraded [[2721]] model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], the standard engine was replaced with an [[XL engine|extralight version]]. The weight saving allowed the VTOL to carry an extra one and half tons of armor and two side-mounted [[anti-missile system]]s, with a ton of reloads each, swapping its trademark laser for an [[ER large laser|extended range model]] and adding [[target acquisition gear|TAG]] for good measure.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 8</ref>

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Cyrano.jpg | name = Cyrano | model = Standard | manufacturer = [[Paulina Weapons]] | production year=2622 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/787/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Reconnaissance | Type = [[VTOL]] | cost = 1,850,000 C-bills | mass = 30 tons | armor = [[Paulina DL Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = [[DAV 220]] | comsys = [[Garret M250]] | T&T = [[Sky Tracer WL]] w/ [[Beagle Active Probe]] | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 194 | Crew = 2 | armament = 1x [[large laser]] | BV (1.0) = 739<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | BV (2.0) = 459<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 158–159: "Cyrano VTOL Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 177</ref> }} ==Description== The '''Cyrano''' was developed by the [[Star League]] in [[2622]] as the standard attack gunship for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The heaviest [[VTOL]] in SLDF service, the Cyrano was used to provide air support for ground forces and fly escort for [[Ripper (Combat Vehicle)|Ripper]] and [[Nightshade (Combat Vehicle)|Nightshade]] missions. However the factory which produced the vehicle, located on [[New Vandenberg]] within the [[Taurian Concordat]], was destroyed in [[2840]] in an act thought to have been perpetrated by [[Federated Suns]]-funded pirates. The [[Word of Blake]] later informed the Taurian government that it was actually the result of [[ComStar]] sabotage during [[Operation Holy Shroud]] and offered to make it right by rebuilding the factory, which they did in time for new Cyranos to be produced in [[3071]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 94–95: "Cyrano VTOL Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 198–199: "Ripper VTOL Profile"</ref> Capable of a stunning 194 km/h, the Cyrano is an incredibly fast scout. This capability is supplemented by its [[Beagle Active Probe]], which has also made the Cyrano a good training vehicle. The downside is the VTOL's meager one ton of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. While speed is normally the best defense for a VTOL, many pilots complained about the Cyrano's virtual inability to shield its internal systems from damage.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The Cyrano is armed with a single Fuersturm-C [[Large Laser]], giving it respectable range and firepower. The weapon is aimed by head movements picked up by the pilot's [[neurohelmet]] and assisted by a Sky Tracer target-acquisition computer. However the weapon's 5-ton weight makes the craft unbalanced, requiring extensive pilot training to master the Cyrano's flight characteristics.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==Variants== *; ML : This variant was produced by Paulina for sale on the open market beginning in the early 3070s. The version lacks the Large Laser, but has a pair of [[medium laser]]s instead. They are supplemented by five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The remaining half-ton is in additional armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 645<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 178</ref> *;Plasma : This [[3071]] upgraded version was only available for purchase by the Taurian Concordat and their allies. More suited to the role of a dragoon or escort as it does not mount an active probe, the "Plasma" variant saves weight by utilizing a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for power. That enabled engineers to upgrade the Large Laser to a [[Plasma Rifle]], making this Cyrano a potent vehicle-killer. It is also more hardy as it is protected by three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 927<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 179</ref> *; Royal : The upgraded [[2721]] model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], the standard engine was replaced with an [[XL engine|extralight version]]. The weight saving allowed the VTOL to carry an extra one and half tons of armor and two side-mounted [[anti-missile system]]s, with a ton of reloads each, swapping its trademark laser for an [[ER large laser|extended range model]] and adding [[target acquisition gear|TAG]] for good measure.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 8</ref> *; Fury : Developed by the SLDF's Fury Teams, this [[2754]] Cyrano variant removes the Large Laser and replaces it with a [[VTOL Chin Turret]] that carries three medium lasers. A single forward [[anti-missile system]] provided additional protection against missiles, while a [[machine gun]] with a half-ton of ammunition covered the rear-mounted ramp used to debark the craft. A [[Guardian ECM Suite]] interferes with enemy targeting systems, and the Cyrano Fury is protected by two tons of ferro-fibrous armor. To make room for all this equipment, a smaller engine was mounted. This reduced the Cyrano Fury's top speed to 150 km/h.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 10</ref> BV (2.0) = 594<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 23</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Cyrano.jpg|Original ''Cyrano'' from ''[[Technical Readout 2750|TRO:2750]]'' File:3050U Cyrano.jpg|Upgraded ''Cyrano'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Image:Cyrano (CCG).jpg|A ''Cyrano'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' {{div col end}} [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:30 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:VTOLs]] [[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]]

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