The Dharmo cloister of Clan Cloud Cobra had always been among the most steadfast supporters of the Warden stance. Despite having only the sixth most number of warriors, the Dharmo has the largest civilian following of all the cloisters, which gave it a great deal of strength and clout.
This strength was recently converted into a production line for a new class of second line mech, designed by scientists of the clan and financed by the Dharmo.

The Socrates has terrifying damage potential at any range, with either 3 LRM racks to use or 6 medium pulse lasers in close. Swarm missiles are a favorite of Socratic pilots, as they ensure maximum damage for a given ammunition load. Most enemies are often so badly torn up by the missiles that they are often unable to withstand the pulse lasers when they or the Socrates approach close-in combat range.
The Socrates has good ground speed for its tonnage, and the use of a standard engine increases its toughness. The substantial amount of armor it carries further emphasizes its role as a 'line anchor', where it can withstand all but the most punishing of assaults.

During one of the many trials fought in clan space, a Cloud Cobra Socrates encountered a Coyote Timber Wolf. The two mechs pounded away at each other, the Timber Wolf's greater maneuverability cancelled out by the Socrates' superior firepower and endurance. The Socrates prevailed, but not before losing both its arms and its gyro cracked. However, a final analysis of the battle was that the advantage laid firmly in the Cobra's favor, as they salvaged the Timber Wolf in exchange for heavy damage to a second line mech.

Star Captain Garom
A member of the Cobra's Zeta Galaxy and the Dharmo cloister, Garom has defeated many enemies of his clan over the past two years since he became a warrior. Widely considered to be a ristar in the clan, Garom insists on sticking to his Socrates, which he has used since his graduation from the sibko.
Garom intends to enter the contest for the Thompson bloodname once it becomes available. An average bloodname shared by the Cobras, Adders and the Snow Ravens, the bloodheritage has gained prestige following Garom's exploits.

Socrates are the exclusive property of the Cloud Cobras, and they have been distributed among all the second line galaxies of the clan.