Cyllaros

The Cyllaros is a Medium-class Hybrid Combat Vehicle/BattleMech known as a QuadVee. The first production model of its kind, the Cyllaros was a proof-of-concept for this type of combat unit. Conceived by the scientist and technician castes of the Clan Hell's Horses, the unit's creation was not well received by many among the warrior castes of the other Clans within the Inner Sphere.

The Cyllaros was designed to merge the best qualities of a tracked Combat Vehicle and quadruped BattleMech. Some of its unusual and unique design features include a 2-man cockpit and torso-like turret. The Cyllaros saw its first trial by fire against Clan Jade Falcon in a Trial of Possession for a stockpile of armor in 3136 on the world of Derf. The Horses bid a Binary of troops for the trial, a pair of Cyllaros being included in an all QuadVee Star. The QuadVees fared poorly in this first combat action,with four being destroyed including both Cyllaros.

Despite the Cyllaros' defeat in combat, the Horses would continue to produce the 'Mech and other related units as part of on-going development of the concept. The Cyllaros and others would be deployed to fill in secondary line Galaxies in the Horse's Touman. After a decade of service, the Cyllaros saw little action. Cyllaros were included in Hell's Horses units to claim abandoned Clan Wolf worlds in their Occupation Zone. These forces included Epsilon Galaxy which was assigned a number of QuadVees to fight skirmishes with Clan Ghost Bear. The Cyllaros would prove that it is serviceable in combat, despite its shortcomings.

Weapons and Equipment
The Cyllaros is designed to move a maximum speed of 86 kph in either its Vehicle or 'Mech mode. Powered by a 275-rated Fusion Engine, the unit can keep up with other units of its weight class. Like others of its kind, damage to the Cyllaros's motor system does not easily disable the unit unlike conventional vehicles. Should its tracks be destroyed, the Cyllaros can transform into its 'Mech configuration and continue to move. Similarly, should its gyro get damaged or even destroyed, it simply can become a vehicle to overcome this damage. The Cyllaros's hull is protected by modest 7.5 tons of Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous armor.

The 'Mech's two-man cockpit allows for its dedicated Gunner to be able to target up to three enemies without penalty. However, unlike other QuadVees, the Cyllaros cockpit was designed to separate its crew from one another. This would prove to be one of the 'Mech's failings.

The Cyllaros weaponry are all mounted in the 'Mech's turret-like torsos. The Type XV “Crossbow” LRM-15 Launcher found in the center torso serves as 'Mech's long-range weapon. For intermediate combat ranges, the Cyllaros's twin Model VI Improved Heavy Medium Lasers are able to inflict significant damage on opponents who engage it. The Tau-II Anti-personnel Gauss Rifles help to deter possible threats by infantry and battle armor. The crew is protected by built-in CASE to safeguard against potential weapon and ammunition detonations.

Design Quirks
The Cyllaros has the following Design Quirks:
 * Bad Reputation
 * Hard to Pilot
 * No Ejection System
 * Non-Standard Parts