Quad 'Mechs

The Quad 'Mech uses its "arms" for legs which gives these designs some additional stability and maneuverability (such as sidestepping, also known as lateral shift movement). The concept was much maligned for sacrificing the overall versatility of BattleMechs. The early designs, notably the Scorpion and the Goliath, proved flawed, being notoriously difficult to maintain and highly susceptible to breakdowns. It was only around the year 3060 that improved technology led to new quadrupedal 'Mech designs, although the stigma associated with the general concept still lingers. Bipedal BattleMechs remain the vastly more common 'Mech type.

Related developments

 * Quadvees are Quad 'mechs developed by Clan Hell's Horses, 'mechs which can transform into a tracked or wheeled vehicle configuration, and vice versa.
 * Tripod 'Mechs are mechs that stand on three legs, though unlike Quad mechs they still have a traditional torso and arms. They tend to be Superheavy designs.