Bruin

Bruin
Bruin
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries C-Division[1]
Production Year 3081[2]
Model Standard
Class Assault
Cost 18,474,600[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 80 tons
Chassis Bergan Version 8.4 Standard[1]
Armor Compound 12A1 Standard[1]
Engine 320 Light Force XL[1]
Communications System Garret L30[1]
Targeting Tracking System RCA Instatrac Mark XII[1]
Heat Sinks 14 Double heat sinks[1]
Speed 64[1] km/h
Jump Jets Clan Standard Type A3[1]
Armament

BV (2.0) 2,630[1][2][3]


Description[edit]

The Bruin is a Clan Ghost Bear assault BattleMech which was produced at the Dominion's Bergan Industries factory on Alshain. Its conception was to help unify and bolster the Inner Sphere economy while continuing integration with Clan Ghost Bear.[1]

The Bruin was designed by Bergan-C team, with mobility and psychological impact as the defining factors.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Bruin's long-range firepower includes a right arm mounted Omega 12-coil Gauss rifle and a center torso mounted Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10 Launcher. These two weapons give the 'Mech far reaching power, providing it the ability to penetrate an opponent's armor and damage its interior equipment.[1]

For its intermediate and short range brackets, the 'Mech is armed with a Clan Kolibri Delta Series Large Pulse Laser in its left arm and an Series 2f ER Medium Laser in each arm, along with a Smartshot Mark V Streak SRM-4 Launcher in each torso.[1]

To manage heat, it has been provided with 14 Clan tech Double Heat Sinks. Its hull is protected by 15 tons of standard Clan armor with integrated CASE.

The 'Mech 320 rated Extra Light Fusion Engine allows the Bruin to achieve a respectable running speed of 64 km/h. To enhance its movement, especially in rough terrain, it has been fitted with leg mounted Jump Jets.[1]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Bruin has the following Design Quirks:[6]

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout :3085, pp. 172-173, "Bruin"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Bruin
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 93
  4. 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Bruin 2 variant
  5. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 248
  6. BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bruin.

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