Combat Frame Data: GCD-01A Castor

Combat Frame Data: GCD-01A Castor

GCD-01A Castor Technical Data Model number: GCD-01A Code name: Castor Classification: general purpose attack combat drone Manufacturer: Lunar Underground modification of a Zeklov-Astraea design Operator: HALO/Lunar Underground First deployment: CY 40 Crew: integrated strong A.I. Height: 18 meters Weight: 85 metric tons Armor type: "1D" carbyne laminar armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output 1796 KW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 4x 36,615 kg,…
October 25, 20197 Comments
Combat Frame Data: MC4I-03

Combat Frame Data: MC4I-03

MC4I-03 Manticore    Technical Data Model number: MC4I-03 Code name: Manticore Classification: mass production long-range indirect fire support/air defense artillery/C4I combat frame Manufacturer: BEC Olympus Operator: Martian Colonial Government/SOC First deployment: CY 32 Crew: 1 pilot/gunner, 1 dedicated electronics specialist/assistant gunner, and 1 onboard Gremlin AI  Size: Length: 58.3m, Width: 32.8m, Height: 26.6m with legs in standard configuration…
October 18, 201910 Comments
Combat Frame Data: XCDS-00M0

Combat Frame Data: XCDS-00M0

  XCDS-00M0 XSeed Metatron    Technical Data Model number: XCDS-00M0 Code name: XSeed Metatron Nickname: Metatron Classification: prototype transformable general-purpose combat frame Manufacturer: Tesla Browning with assistance from Kaeri Operator: HALO, Mars First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 18.7 meters Weight: 104 metric tons Armor type: "1D" carbyne laminar armor…
October 11, 201912 Comments
Combat Frame Data: CCF-021

Combat Frame Data: CCF-021

CCF-021 Crecsentia Technical Data Model number: CCF-021 Code name: Crescentia Nickname: Eiserne Jungfrau Classification: custom attack combat frame Manufacturer: Faust Hayden Operator: Wehrbund Bavaria First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: Head height 15.5 meters Weight: dry weight 46.4 metric tons, full weight 62.8 metric tons Armor type: palladium glass microalloy/carbon-titanium composite with anti-laser mirror finish Powerplant: cold…
September 30, 20195 Comments
One for the Books

One for the Books

The record-smashing crowdfunder for Combat Frame XSeed: CY 40 Second Coming has reached its triumphant conclusion. Thanks to you, the backers, this third campaign surpassed even my lofty expectations. When I began receiving inquiries about the third XSeed Indiegogo campaign on a more or less weekly basis, I knew that…
September 26, 201910 Comments
Combat Frame Data: BC-06CFGC-1

Combat Frame Data: BC-06CFGC-1

BC-06CFGC-1 Grauniad Technical Data Model number: BC-06CFGC-1 Code name: Military Guardian Ground Type Custom Nickname: Grauniad Classification: custom general use combat frame Manufacturer: Browning Engineering Corporation Operator: Coalition Defense Force First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 16.5 meters, 17.5 meters with antenna Weight: dry weight 82 metric tons, full weight 94.9 metric tons Armor…
September 20, 20194 Comments
Combat Frame Data: XCD-106 Reaper

Combat Frame Data: XCD-106 Reaper

XCD-106 Reaper Technical Data Model number: XCD-106 Code name: Reaper Nickname: N/A Classification: close-mid range attack combat frame Manufacturer: Ivan Eckhart and Togi Operator: HALO/Wehrbund Bavaria First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 18 meters, 19.5 meters with wings Weight: Dry weight 86 metric tons, full weight 96 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor…
September 13, 20198 Comments
Mecha, Character and Mecha Characters

Mecha, Character and Mecha Characters

One of the unique challenges of writing a mech series is figuring out how to balance your mechs and your human characters. I don't mean that in a pen and paper role-playing game way. I'm talking about balancing reader expectations and the needs of the story. When you're writing a…
September 9, 201910 Comments
Series 3 Trading Card Winners

Series 3 Trading Card Winners

This is just quick update to announce the winners of our Combat Frame XSeed Series 3 trading card polls. And the winners are: XCD-100 XSeed Metatron Kurfürst Heavy Armor Z We're less than $150 from funding the cards. Back the campaign & crush that stretch goal!
September 5, 201911 Comments
Combat Frame Data: AZX-001 Heavy Armor X

Combat Frame Data: AZX-001 Heavy Armor X

  AZX-001 Heavy Armor Dolph X    Technical Data Model number: AZX-001 Code name: Heavy Armor Dolph X Nickname: Heavy Armor X Classification: prototype heavy armor defense combat frame Manufacturer: Zeklov Corporation/Astraea Operator: SOC Transportation Ministry First deployment: CY 40 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 19.5 meters Weight: Dry weight 54 metric…
August 30, 2019