Cataphract CTF-3D
- Type
- BattleMech
- Tech
- Inner Sphere
- Mass
- 70t
- Role
- Sniper
- Intro
- 3050 Clan Invasion
- Rules
- Standard
- Cost
- 13.61M C-bills
- Move
- Armor
- 176 pts
Medium Laser ×4LB 10-X ACUltra AC/5
Technical Readout: TR:3050U · Record Sheets: RSFP:Wave 2
Compare this unitBattle Value
1,325by skill
Point Value
31
Recognition Notes
The Cataphract CTF-3D is a 70-ton heavy that fights at medium range, cruising at 43 km/h and topping out near 65 with a jump capability of 120 metres. An LB 10-X AC anchors the right torso alongside an Ultra AC/5 in the right arm, with medium lasers in the left arm, the right arm, and rear-facing mounts in both the left torso and right torso. CASE lines both the left torso and right torso. The engine is a 280 XL fusion unit, and the machine carries 16 single heat sinks under standard armor. Earthwerks Ltd. builds the type at its Tikonov works.
Armor & Loadout
CATAPHRACT CTF-3D
EnergyBallistic
Head: 9 front
Center Torso: 26 front, 9 rear
Right Torso: 16 front, 9 rear
Left Torso: 16 front, 9 rear
Right Arm: 22 front
Left Arm: 22 front
Right Leg: 19 front
Left Leg: 19 front
| Weapon / Equipment | Loc | Qty | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| BalLB 10-X AC | RT | 1 | 20 rds · 2 t in LT |
| Bal | RA | 1 | 20 rds · 1 t in RT |
| Enr | RA · LA | 2 | |
| Enrrear | RT · LT | 2 |
CASE: Right Torso · Left Torso
Systems & Manufacturers
CTF-3D
Cataphract
PV31
TP: BMSZ: 3TMM: 0MV: 8"j
ROLE: Sniper
Damage
S (+0)
3
M (+2)
3
L (+4)
2
OV: 0Heat scale123S

Special , ,
Critical hits
ENGINE+1 Heat/Firing Weapons
FIRE CONTROL+2 To-Hit Each
MP½ MV Each
WEAPONS-1 Damage Each
Alpha Strike Stats
SkillPVSkill 0 55Skill 1 49Skill 2 43Skill 3 37Skill 4 31Skill 5 28Skill 6 25Skill 7 22Skill 8 19
Availability by era
7 eras · 12 factions
Cataphract variants (14)
CTF-0X Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Experimental Alpha Strike abilities ECM, LPRB, RCN, RSD1 Introduced 3025 Battle value 1,258 Point value 38CTF-1X Role Brawler Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Introductory Alpha Strike abilities AC1/1/-, REAR1/1/- Introduced 3025 Battle value 1,316 Point value 33CTF-2X Role Brawler Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Introductory Alpha Strike abilities — Introduced 3027 Battle value 1,344 Point value 35CTF-4X Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Introductory Alpha Strike abilities AC1/1/1, IF0* Introduced 3029 Battle value 1,216 Point value 35CTF-2X (George) Role Brawler Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Experimental Alpha Strike abilities — Introduced 3039 Battle value 1,311 Point value 36
CTF-3D current variant Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities CASE, FLK1/1/1, REAR1/1/- Introduced 3050 Battle value 1,325 Point value 31
CTF-3L Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities FLK1/1/1, REAR1/1/- Introduced 3050 Battle value 1,545 Point value 35CTF-3X (Sara) Role Brawler Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities CASE Introduced 3062 Battle value 1,734 Point value 41CTF-4L Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities CASE, ECM, STL Introduced 3067 Battle value 2,002 Point value 42CTF-5MOC (Naomi) Role Brawler Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities ECM, ENE, STL Introduced 3067 Battle value 2,028 Point value 38CTF-3LL Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities FLK1/1/1, REAR1/1/- Introduced 3068 Battle value 1,664 Point value 34CTF-5D Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities CASE, ECM, JMPS1, STL Introduced 3070 Battle value 1,742 Point value 42CTF-5L Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Advanced Alpha Strike abilities CASE, REAR1/1/-, RFA Introduced 3132 Battle value 2,090 Point value 40CTF-5LL Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Advanced Alpha Strike abilities CASE, REAR1/1/-, RFA Introduced 3135 Battle value 2,322 Point value 39