Christian Triana

BattleMechs Through the Years #38: The COM-1D Commando The Lyran Commonwealth debuted their original Commando model in 2463. It was made with technology that had already become primitive thanks to rapid advancements made in the Terran Hegemony. Finally able to replicate this new technology, the Commando received its very first modern variant in 2480 with the COM-1D model. The COM-1D still used a large laser like its predecessor but was also able to mount an SRM-6 as well, drastically increasing its damage potential, especially at closer ranges. This changed the Commando from a scout to a striker, making it more able to face direct combat. MechWarriors would still have to be careful though, as its three tons of armor could be depleted fairly quickly when met with other BattleMechs. The COM-1D was produced in relatively small numbers, especially after 2486 when the next iteration of the Commando debuted. Still, House Steiner continued to use the design for the next few centuries up until the Clan Invasion era when production wound down and it slowly faded from service and history. Stats Mass: 25 Tons Power Plant: 150 Fusion Cruising Speed: 64.8 kph (6) Maximum Speed: 97.2 kph (9) Jump Jets: 0 (0) Armament: 1x Large Laser, 1x SRM-6 Introduction: 2480 Cost: 1,845,000 C-Bills Technology Base: Introductory Inner Sphere Heat Sinks: 10 Single Armor: 3 Tons Standard Design Quirks: Narrow/Low Profile, Exposed Actuators If you'd like to learn more about the COM-1D Commando, check out Technical Readout: Succession Wars. #battletech #mechwarrior