Talk:Enceladus Aerospace Fleet/@comment-11135771-20151218173421

Engineering Update:

Although stuck in "development hell" for some time, we have finally managed to produce a working model for our end of the joint Tactical Robotics Program with the UAC.

The LSCX-01 Cicada is a 3.2 metre long, hexapedal infantry support walker meant to synergize with the BRD-01 Spectre fielded by the UAC. Powered by a single miniaturized fusion reactor, the Cicada is capable of reaching a maximum running speed of up to 62 km/h - combined with its integrated jump jet systems and its ability to cling to surfaces at any angle (including upside-down), it is a remarkably agile unit perfectly suited for urban combat and boarding actions.

As for armament, the Cicada carries a pair of focused particle beam cannons mounted on a fully articulated, retractable turreted arm which is capable of collapsing to fit inside an internal bay to protect the weapon arm from damage when not in use. The standard loadout is ideal for anti-armour work, though an advanced targeting package can be added to allow the Cicada to become a capable anti-aircraft unit at the cost of 20% increase in price per unit. This default armament can also be substituted for a variety of other weapon systems, including missile launchers, railguns, and infantry-scale laser point defence systems, among other options.

A small radar and jamming suite is located in the rear of the Cicada's hull, in addition to hosting a nanite swarm capable of performing repairs on allied mechanical units, further supplementing the walker's support role. The Cicada is equipped with 7mm of titanium plate on the outer shell and the outside of the legs, though the underside of the hull and the inner portions of the legs as well as the joints are only aluminum.

Pricing is currently at a baseline of 2.2 million credits per unit, or 2.64 million with the targeting package.