GCD-01A Castor
Technical Data
Model number: GCD-01A
Code name: Castor
Classification: general purpose attack combat drone
Manufacturer: Lunar Underground modification of a Zeklov-Astraea design
Operator: HALO/Lunar Underground
First deployment: CY 40
Crew: integrated strong A.I.
Height: 18 meters
Weight: 85 metric tons
Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor
Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 1796 KW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 4x 36,615 kg, 2x 20,000 kg, 2x 15,875; top speed 2385 kph; maneuvering thrusters: 18, 180° turn time 0.81 seconds; legs: top ground speed 198 kph
Sensors: VISOR (Visible & Infrared Scanning Optical Receptor) mounted in head
Fixed armaments: x2 plasma sword, power rated at 0.52 MW, stored in charging racks on back; x2 double plasma katar, forearm-mounted, total output rated at 0.46 MW each; 70mm machine rifle, magazine-fed, 200 graphene-tungsten rounds per mag, mounted on left forearm; plasma cannon, output rated at 2 MW, mounted on rifle; x2 3-tube micro-missile pod, calf-mounted, holds 6 missiles per tube
Special equipment: Combining system
Special equipment: Combining system
General Notes
A modified version of the AZY-002 Heavy Armor Dolph Y, the Castor combat drone features a more practical, stripped-down design that is no less deadly. The GCD-01A has been divested of the AZY-002’s extra armor, drastically reducing its weight and power consumption. An upgrade to full “1D” carbyne laminar armor more than compensates for its reduce armor thickness.Instead of its former iteration’s kitchen sink approach to weapons, Castor adopted a more focused yet still versatile armament philosophy. The GCD-01A excels at mid-to-long-range fire support with a combination plasma/70mm machine rifle and a pair of micro-missile launchers. For close combat, it carries a pair of plasma swords and mounts a set of dual plasma bundi daggers as weapons of last resort.Castor’s most notable advancement is the strong A.I. of the same name that is the unit’s sole pilot. Castor spends most of his downtime training with his brother Pollux, pilot of the GCD-01B. Both A.I.s have learned each other’s fighting styles so well that they can synchronize effectively in combat without the need for comm coordination.
As the ultimate expression of their filial bond, Castor and Pollux can combine their respective combat drones into the GCD-02 Heavy Armor Gemini.
Thanks to Build-a-Mech backer D.J. Schreffler for commissioning this exciting design. CF Data entries for his next two mecha will follow shortly.
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