Editing Catapult (section)

==Overview==
Produced on behalf of the Terran Hegemony in 2561, the Catapult was the first BattleMech designed by Hollis Incorporated. Designed as all-terrain artillery support, the Catapults were recalled as early as 2566 due to shitty jump jets used in its design. For some bizarre reason Hollis Inc opted for a sideways ejection system instead of the traditional upwards. Though it reduces the risk of landing on the wrecked remains of your own 'Mech, it will send you tumbling asscheeks-over-facecheeks when your capsule hits the ground.

The Catapult remained popular for a long time: near the end of the Succession Wars it was often paired with the Raven Electronic Warfare BattleMech to great effect, despite there being almost five centuries between the two 'Mechs. This partnership lasted well into the Clan Invasion.

The Catapult is one of the machines the legendary [[Timber Wolf|Mad Cat]] derived its name from, with its conical cockpit, large shoulder-mounted missile launchers and large grabby feet.