The following material is from THE THIRD INVID WAR fan supplement by Dave DEITRICH and Chris MEADOWS. Please feel free to use, copy, and distribute it as you see fit. All they ask is that you give proper credit to Dave and Chris and do not claim that it is your own work. I only wrote CA-101 Cyclone Re-Entry Shield (so there'd be a 4ᵗʰ system, and thus [eventually] an even page).
Auxiliary Cyclone Equipment.
Plenipotentiary Council.
United Galaxies Council.
 During the Cyclone Redesign Project of 2039 REF engineers and REF Intelligence took a close look at the capabilities of the Cyclones versus the missions they were being assigned to. Although the Cyclone was a marvelous mecha for reconnaissance, hit-and-run, infiltration, and extraction missions, it tended to be underpowered and underequipped for front-line confrontations with enemy main battle mecha. Often times 40-70% of a cyclone squadron would be destroyed while accomplishing mission objectives, simply because their armament and equipment was not sufficient to the tasks they were faced with. To combat this, the REF designed several different auxiliary units for use with Cyclones to augment their capabilities. The most common of these units are listed below.
 Contents:
  • CA-101 Cyclone Re-entry Shield.
  • Cyclone Weapons Systems.
  • CA-102 Cyclone Heavy Weapon System: Particle Beam Cannon.
  • CA-103 Cyclone Heavy Weapon System: Tri-Barrel Laser.
  • CA-105 Cyclone High-density Battery Pack.
  • CA-106 Cyclone Medical Sidecar.
  • GR-117 Rescue Hook.
  • ZR-1 General Sidecar.
    • CA-101 Cyclone Re-Entry Shield:
     The CA-101 was conceived and developed for the Icarus Mission by REF Intelligence, who wanted a quick and quiet way to land cyclone-clad agents on Earth to spy on Invid fortifications and troop movements. The result of their research was an external device that could allow a cyclone pilot to deploy high in the atmosphere (or even in orbit) and reach the ground without burning up in reentry. The CA-101 initially looks like a large box with thrusters that attaches to the back of any model cyclone like a backpack. In use, the cyclone rider is deployed at high altitudes and uses the cyclone's thrusters to begin descent toWards the Earth. Then the pilot turns around so his back is facing the ground, and activates the CA-101. The pack immediately deploys a series of canvas balloons that form an umbrella-shaped disk on the back of the cyclone. This umbrella is made of heat resistant materials and shields the cyclone pilot, his mecha, and his equipment from damage during reentry. The thrusters on the CA-101 are used to slow the cyclone's descent. Once the cyclone is low enough in the atmosphere, the CA-101 automatically jettisons the balloons and deploys a parachute to safely land the cyclone on the ground. The CA-101 contains chemical fuel and high-power batteries to power both its onboard computer and the cyclone's life support systems, so the entire procedure can be done while the cyclone's protoculture engine is turned off, making the cyclone essentially invisible to Invid scanners.
     The CA-101 was a tremendous success, and was used extensively during the Third Invid War once the REF discovered that it was virtually impossible to penetrate the Invid space defenses with their starships. During the War Beta fighters would be loaded with Cyclone troopers and then fly close enough to the Earth to deploy the troopers, and then rocket away from earth before the Invid Space Troopers could catch them. Thousands of cyclone riders managed to land on Earth this way during the War. The CA-101 can be used by any cyclone, old or new, without penalty.
     NOTE: The CA-101 can be used only in battloid mode! Should the cyclone switch to motorcycle mode then the CA-101 will automatically pop off the back of the mecha.    		 Model Type: CA-101 Cyclone Re-Entry Shield.
     Class: Disposable Re-Entry Shield.
     Crew: One fully-clad Cyclone Rider.
     M.D.C. By Location:
     NOTE: Destroying any part of the CA-101 will render the entire unit useless.
    Main Unit 25
    Thruster 10    		Heat Balloon 2
    Parachute 1
    Cyclone Heavy Weapons Systems:
     As the mobile infantry forces for the REF Cyclone riders were often ordered on rapid strike missions to help take out enemy fortifications and defenses in advance of heavier forces (such as Veritechs and Destroids). The cyclone's incredible mobility made it ideal for these types of missions, but the light armament of the mecha sometimes hindered the success of the mission. To combat this REF engineers came up with a series of external heavy weapon modules for use by cyclone forces during the Cyclone Redesign Project of 2039. In motorcycle mode these heavy weapons would be mounted on sidecars that could travel fairly quickly along with the cyclone, and in battloid mode the weapon would convert to an over-the-shoulder unit that increased the offensive capabilities of the cyclone.
     All HWS units have their own internal power supplies so as not to cause any unnecessary drain on the cyclone's own engine system. There are three different HWS units; a particle cannon similar to the one used by the Excalibur Destroid, a tri-barrel rapid-fire laser cannon similar to the one used by the Raidar X, and a disruptor cannon similar to the one used by Shadow Fighters. Unfortunately due to size considerations, the HWS units use an unshielded protoculture power system that can be easily detected by Invid sensors when active. Furthermore, because of their size and placement, the ground and flight speeds of a cyclone were decreased by 15% while the HWS was attached. The units can be instantly detached from the cyclone mecha after they have served their purpose. Often one HWS of each type was assigned to a cyclone infantry platoon (12 Cyclone riders) and the three cyclone riders who used them became the heavy weapons squad of the platoon.
    CA-102 Particle Beam Cannon:
    CA-103 Tri-Barrel Laser:
     Model Type: CA-102 Particle Cannon .
     Class: External Cyclone Heavy Weapon System.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:    		 Model Type: CA-103 Tri-Barrel Laser .
     Class: External Cyclone Heavy Weapon System.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:
    Main Body: 50Wheel (1): 5Main Body: 50Wheel (1): 5
     Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: Heavy Assault/Anti-Aircraft and -Mecha.
    Mega-Damage: 3D4 times 10 M.D. per blast.
    Rate of Fire: Can only fire once every 60 seconds (4 melee rounds).
    Range: 2 miles.
    Payload: Effectively unlimited.
    Power Requirements: 4 Protoculture Cells.
     NOTE: Protoculture emissions can be detected by Invid sensors!
    		 Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: Anti-Aircraft/Assault.
    MD: 2D4 M.D. for a single shot, 4D4 M.D. for dual shots, 1D4 times 10 M.D. for triple shots.
    Rate of Fire: Equal to the pilot's total number of attacks per melee. The unit can fire one, two, or three shots at a time. Simultaneous firing counts as a volley regardless of how many cannons are shooting, and counts as one melee attack.
    Attack Bonus: The CA-103 has a built-in radar and advanced tracking system that provides a +2 bonus to strike any aircraft.
    Range: 1 mile.
    Payload: Effectively unlimited.
    Power Requirements: 2 Protoculture Cells.
    NOTE: Protoculture emissions can be detected by Invid sensors!
    CA-105 High-Density Battery Pack:
    CA-106 Cyclone Medical Sidecar:
     The CA-105 High-Density Battery Pack is used to provide short range temporary power directly to the grav pods and/or motors in the event of catastrophic equipment failure. It is a purely RTB device- If engaged your mission is over. They are ytypically carried in hard sided saddle bags alongside tool kits.
     Model Type: CA-105 High-Density Battery Pack.
     Class: Auxiliary Power Supply.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:    		 The CA-106 Medical Sidecar is a statis chambers; The person is placed in the HosBox for urgent transportation in near suspended animation (1 heat beat every day). They can be connected to the Cyclone or other hover/motorcycle for power for as long as that lasts and can run without outside power for up to three days. They can be connected to the left or right side of the vehicle.
     Model Type: CA-106 Medical Sidecar.
     Class: Medical Extrication System.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:
    Main Body: 50Wheel (1): 5Main Body: 150Wheel (1): 5
     Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: Assault.
    Mega-Damage: 1D4 times 10 M.D. per blast.
    Rate of Fire: Can only fire once every 60 seconds (4 melee rounds).
    Special Bonus: When used against Invid Hive Shields, the Destabilizer will create a 10+2D6 ft hole in the force field, allowing troops to enter.
    Range: 4000 ft (1200 m).
    Payload: Effectively unlimited.
    Power Requirements: 4 Protoculture Cells.
     NOTE: Protoculture emissions can be detected by Invid sensors!    		 Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: MediVAc.
    Effect: 1D4 times 10 M.D. per blast.
    Rate of Fire: Can only fire once every 60 seconds (4 melee rounds).
    Special Bonus: When used against Invid Hive Shields, the Destabilizer will create a 10+2D6 ft hole in the force field, allowing troops to enter.
    Range: 4000 ft (1200 m).
    Payload: Effectively unlimited.
    Power Requirements: 4 Protoculture Cells.
     NOTE: Protoculture emissions can be detected by Invid sensors!
    GR-117 Rescue Hook:
    ZR-1 General Sidecar:
     The GR-117 Rescue Hook is a gravpod on a retractable cable most commonly seen on the VR-117 Firefly Cyclone on both forearms in rescue units and the left forearm only in combat units.
     Model Type: CA-105 High-Density Battery Pack.
     Class: Auxiliary Power Supply.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:    		 The ZR-1 General Sidecar is a side car that can be mounted port or starboard for paggengers, weapons, additional powerplants, or pretty much anything. Only the HosBox can't be fitted in a ZR-1, and standard HosBoxes have a fitting on the bottom that allows them to be attached to the mounting brackets for the ZR-1 (you just have to remove the shell). Four bolts mount the shell to the frame making them compeltely reversable.
     Model Type: CA-105 High-Density Battery Pack.
     Class: Auxiliary Power Supply.
     Crew: None.
     M.D.C. By Location:
    Main Body: 50Wheel (1): 5Main Body: 100Wheel (1): 5
     Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: Rescue.
    Effect: The gravpod clamps will grab the first thing they can find (tow weight up to 20 tons if the pilot is careful).
    Rate of Fire: Once per melee.
    Other Uses: They can also be used for lifting heavy loads for repairs in the feild.
    Range: 2,000 ft (1200 m).
    Payload: Effectively unlimited; They can be winched in to reset.
    Power Requirements: N/A.    		 Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the unit.
    Purpose: Passengers And Cargo. Can be used to mount and medium vehicle weapons pods as well (ammo capacity will be limited by ammo size).
    Limitiations: Up to two can be mounted to a single motorcycle or Cyclone; Up to one ton can be carried. Widens the unit by 4 feet per sidecar.
    Range And Payload: Unlimited.
    Power Requirements: N/A. A grav pod is installed to the frame for flight.
     3500 Update:
     The development of the Cemuh Drive made the CA-101 Reentry Shield entirely redundant and the units in the feild were retrofitted as quickly as units became available. They are capable of FTL flight with a Cemuh Drive, but the codes to allow that have been deactivated using a firewall thagt can only be bypassed using a flag grade command code. They can still be used for spacedrop and intra-atonspgheric flight and with vastly greater effecieny; Another firewall to limit speed to NMT 500 mph was uploaded (this command code can not be bypassed) had to be installed for operator safety as any speed over that risked injury to the user due to leverage kinestetics (in short they're injured trying).