CDZ-EX1 DIABLO TYRANN
Chassis: Smilodon
Power Plant: CDZ-1-X (Cyber-Drive)
Primary Mission: Annihilation
Secondary Mission: Interdiction & Support
Crew: 1 (minimum rank requirement: Colonel)
Statistics
Length: 15.3 meters
Width: 8.2 meters (wingspan)
Height: 11.5 meters
Mass: 75 tons
Performance
Ground Speed: 240 KPH
CAST of CHARACTERS
Diablo Tiger
Body
Saber Tiger
Cannons
Firefox
Bolts
Polystyrene
Hip Cannonsl
CAPABILITIES
While much of the Diablo Tiger’s former technology was unable to be rescued, the Diablo Tyrann production model is nonetheless a terrible force to be reckoned with. The power plant is virtually intact, enabling a top running speed of 240 KPH but with unearthly agility and more power than the Zoid's modern systems could ever require. The cockpit is especially designed to allow the pilot to maneuver beyond 10Gs with no danger of blackout. The Cyber-Drive system, too, has survived, fusing the minds of pilot and machine to the point where the Tiger's body essentially becomes the body of the pilot. Superior sensor systems allow the Diablo Tyrann to detect practically anything within line of sight, and even hidden or powered down units within 1 kilometer. Remaining to a lesser degree is the molecular regeneration damage control system; every moment the CDZ-EX1 core remains intact it can repair damage to itself passively, replacing even an entire limb in a 24 hour period.
Currently, the Diablo Tyrann class is being built to replace the Zoids used by all generals and high officers in the Zenebas army; hence it is named after the mighty Sturm Tyrann Mk2, personal Zoid of the Emperor.
DEFENSES
Myriad. The most basic defensive system of the Diablo Tyrann is its feather-light, hyper dense armor. The blood red skin is perfectly arranged at the atomic level making it virtually impervious to all but the heaviest artillery and diffusing energy weapons into a static vapor; only the most powerful particle weapons can even damage the armor, and the black skin beneath is superior to the dark metal of the Dark Force Zoids. Second, the CDZ-EX1 carries an energy pulse generator as a shield system. This dome, located under the main cannon, releases a hypersphere shockwave that expands up to 200 meters from the Diablo Tyrann, smashing enemies aside or completely obliterating incoming fire. The dome lasts for 5 seconds and must recharge for a full minute between uses, and prevents the Zoid from returning fire while it is in operation. Nothing, however, can penetrate the hypersphere.
ARMAMENT
Both Helic and Guylos must act quickly to remove the threat of a battalion of Diablo Tyranns from the field… before conventional warfare become ineffective against the forces of Neo Zenebas. The CDZ-EX1 practically bristles with advanced ballistic and close combat weaponry. Prolonged combat with the Diablo Tyrann is strongly discouraged.
Collapsed Matter Cannon (x2) – Dorsal mounted, forward arc, 90º rotation
The main battery of the Diablo Tyrann has evolved into another devastating weapon; the cannon now fires collapsed matter particle spheres. These rounds coalesce within the ammunition chamber which gathers the atomic components it needs from the surrounding environment, then hypercollides them toward an enemy. As the round leaves the barrel it collapses into a fist-sized sphere so dense that smaller units are actually dragged toward it. The impact compared with a standard chemically thrown slug is measured in orders of magnitude, like shooting a Command Wolf with a Mad Thunder. It is unlikely that any conventional armor can repel the weapon; it has torn a Gojulas Mk2 in one side and out the other … through a hardened installation wall. Fortunately the charge time and nature of the weapon limits its accuracy somewhat.
Linear Pulse Laser Cannon (x2) – Chest mounted, forward arc, 45º rotation
To make up for the shortfall in conventional weapons, the Diablo Tyrann now sports a pair of evolved linear pulse lasers mounted to the chest. Though small in appearance these can cut through 60mm of composite armor in under a second and, though evolved technology, can maintain fire almost indefinitely through a battle. They also have a 45 degree arc of fire and can sweep before the Tyrann even while it is at a full run.
70mm Particle Bolt Cannon (x2) – Hip mounted, forward arc, fixed
Mounted on each hip is a 70mm particle bolt cannon to provide a kinetic damage class weapon. Again, the cannons “grow” the molecular ammunition then force an entire particle beam into a single pulse, causing a physical blow enough to rock a medium sized Zoid and charging the bolt with enough power to short out unprotected electrical systems and sensors for several seconds. The real blessing behind these weapons is their limited field of fire. The cannons can time their shots to avoid striking the Tiger's shoulders, but their fixed position compromises their effectiveness.
Hyper Alloy Claws (x4) – Talon mounted, lower arc, integrated construction
Beyond the cannons the CDZ-EX1 maintains melee weapons from its prior incarnation; the alloy which comprises the claws is not understood, but they can rend virtually any armor. A Diablo Tyrann lept over Dark Horn and left it in smoldering tatters.
Hyper Alloy Teeth – Head mounted, forward arc, integrated construction
The jaws of the Diablo Tyrann are equipped with teeth that can tear through any known armor. The design of the fangs make biting unnecessary, however, as they can chop enemies to ribbons without the jaws even opening.
Hyper Alloy Breaker Blades (x2) – Head mounted, forward arc, integrated construction, 160º arc
Considered a "hidden" weapon system by many pilots, the Diablo Tyrann features a pair of horizontal mandibles that it stores as a neck guard. These snap into place on either side of the jaws but can cleave armor from any position.
SUMMARY
The CDZ-EX1 Diablo Tyrann is, quite possibly, the greatest threat to the free peoples of Zi. Lightning fast, deleriously nimble, virtually indestructable, self-healing, and with a primary weapon capable of penetrating any known defense, there is little doubt of its lethality. That fact is, in any numbers, the greatest powers of the world may not have the ability to stop this deadly machine.
AI-2 PROFILE
There is a rumor that the Artificial Intelligence & Artificial Instict (AI-2) concept originated with the capture and analysis of the original Diablo Tiger. There is some truth to this; the original Diablo program was responsible for the refinement of AI-2. The production unit, CDZ-EX1, can function on its own well enough to survive in the wild. The Diablo Tyrann is so aggressive, in fact, that it must fuse its personality with a pilot to retain objective control.
HISTORY
A regenerated offspring of the Diablo Tiger, the Tyrann variant lacks some of its former power brought back from the future but now integrates technologies from the present. The regeneration process improved the integrated systems and much of Diablo’s mind remains intact, less some memories of future events. Working feverishly to regain ground on the battlefield versus Guylos’ new offerings and a steadily mounting force of Helic Zoids, Zenebas engineers have finally created the first production model of the CDZ-EX1… the Diablo Tyrann. A mass produced Cyber-Drive Zoid in the present could sway the balance of power irreparably in Zenebas’ favor.
