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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Arcas.jpg
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|image = Arcas.jpg
|name=Arcas
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|name = ''Arcas''
|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]]
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|manufacturer = [[Bergan Industries]]<ref name=TRJp18f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 18–19: "Arcas"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
|production year=3061
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|production year = 3061
|year reference=<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 122-123</ref>
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|year reference = <ref name=TRO3067p122f>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 122-123</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3717/arcas-standard ''MUL online date for'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
|model= ACS{{cn}}
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|model = (base)<ref name=TRJp18f />
|class=Heavy
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|class = Heavy
|cost= 14,777,950 C-bills
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|cost = 14,777,950 C-bills
|mass=65
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|Tech Base = Clan
|chassis=Bergan Version 6.3 [[Endo Steel]]
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|mech type = BattleMech
|armor=Compound 12A1 Standard w/ [[CASE]]
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|mass = 65
|engine=325 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]]
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|chassis = [[Bergan Version 6.3 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|comsys= [[Garret L15]]
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|armor = [[Compound 12A1 Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|speed=86
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|engine = [[325 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|jumpjets=[[Clan Standard Type A3]]
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|comsys = [[Garret L15]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|armament=
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|T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Version 8]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
*2x [[ER Large Laser]]s
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|heat sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
*2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
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|speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
*3x [[Streak SRM-4]]s
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|jumpjets = [[Clan Standard Type A3]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|BV (1.0)=2,393<ref name=TRO3067/>
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|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp18f /> -->
|BV (2.0)=2,484
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* 2x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
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* 3x [[Streak SRM-4]]
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|BV (1.0) = 2,393<ref name=TRO3067p122f/>
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|BV (2.0) = 2,484<ref name=TRJp18f />
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Following the move of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], Khan [[Bjorn Jorgensson]] ordered the creation of a new [[BattleMech]]. The '''''Arcas''''' was designed as a symbol to mark the beginning of a new era, so Loremaster [[Laurie Tseng]] named it after a character in the mythology of the Greeks who eventually became the constellation known as Ursa Minor. First produced in [[3061]], the ''Arcas'' is expensive for a second-line [['Mech]]. It utilizes an [[XL Engine]] that enables it to move up to 86 km/h and [[jump jet]]s for a maximum jump capacity of one hundred fifty meters at a time. The ''Arcas'' mounts thirteen and a half tons of standard armor, the most a 'Mech of its size can carry.<ref name=TRO3067/>
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Following the move of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] to the [[Inner Sphere]], Khan [[Bjorn Jorgensson]] ordered the creation of a new [[BattleMech]]. The '''''Arcas''''' was designed as a symbol to mark the beginning of a new era, so Loremaster [[Laurie Tseng]] named it after a character in the mythology of the Greeks who eventually became the constellation known as Ursa Minor. First produced in [[Introduction Year::3061]], the ''Arcas'' is expensive for a second-line [['Mech]]. It utilizes an [[XL engine]] that enables it to move up to 86 km/h and [[jump jet]]s for a maximum jump capacity of one hundred fifty meters at a time. The ''Arcas'' mounts thirteen and a half tons of standard armor, the most a 'Mech of its size can carry.<ref name=TRO3067p122f/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
For long range combat, the ''Arcas'' carries a Series 7K [[ER Large Laser]] in each arm. When the ''Arcas''' opponent closes, it can bring three Smartshot Mk. V [[Streak SRM-4]]s and a pair of Kolibri Delta Series [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s to bear. These accurate weapons help the second-line warrior once an enemy gets close. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s help keep the 'Mech cool.<ref name=TRO3067/>
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For long range combat, the ''Arcas'' carries a [[Series 7K]] [[ER Large Laser]] in each arm. When the ''Arcas''' opponent closes, it can bring three [[Smartshot Mk. V]] [[Streak SRM-4]]s and a pair of [[Kolibri Delta Series (MPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s to bear. These accurate weapons help the second-line warrior once an enemy gets close. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s help keep the 'Mech cool.<ref name=TRO3067p122f/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;Arcas 2 : This variant is used primarily when far from supply lines. It removes the missiles and ER Large Lasers for a pair of [[ER PPC]]s and additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3067/> BV (1.0) = 2,681<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref>, BV (2.0)= 2,835<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref>
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*; Arcas 2 : This variant is used primarily when far from supply lines. It removes the missiles and ER Large Lasers for a pair of [[ER PPC]]s and additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRJp18f /> BV (1.0) = 2,681<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref>, BV (2.0)= 2,835<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref>
  
*;Arcas 3 : This version carries a [[Targeting Computer]] to counteract the inaccuracy of its [[Heavy Large Laser]]. A [[Streak SRM-4]] and pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s rounds out the armament. Seven [[Improved Jump Jet]]s allow the ''Arcas 3'' to cover 210 meters in a single jump. BV (2.0) = 2,305<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref>
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*; Arcas 3 : This version carries a [[Targeting Computer]] to counteract the inaccuracy of its [[Heavy Large Laser]]. A [[Streak SRM-4]] and pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s rounds out the armament. Seven [[Improved Jump Jet]]s allow the ''Arcas 3'' to cover 210 meters in a single jump. BV (2.0) = 2,305<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Arcas'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Arcas Entry.</ref>
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*[[Protected Actuators]]
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Arkas''''', which is the common German transliteration from Greek Ἀρκάς.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Arcas.jpg|Original ''Arcas'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
  
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 13:17, 18 February 2024

Arcas
Arcas
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries[1]
Production Year 3061[2][3]
Model (base)[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 14,777,950 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 65 tons
Chassis Bergan Version 6.3 Endo Steel
Armor Compound 12A1 Standard
Engine 325 XL
Communications System Garret L15
Targeting Tracking System RCA Instatrac Version 8
Heat Sinks 15 double
Speed 86 km/h
Jump Jets Clan Standard Type A3
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,393[2]
BV (2.0) 2,484[1]


Description[edit]

Following the move of Clan Ghost Bear to the Inner Sphere, Khan Bjorn Jorgensson ordered the creation of a new BattleMech. The Arcas was designed as a symbol to mark the beginning of a new era, so Loremaster Laurie Tseng named it after a character in the mythology of the Greeks who eventually became the constellation known as Ursa Minor. First produced in 3061, the Arcas is expensive for a second-line 'Mech. It utilizes an XL engine that enables it to move up to 86 km/h and jump jets for a maximum jump capacity of one hundred fifty meters at a time. The Arcas mounts thirteen and a half tons of standard armor, the most a 'Mech of its size can carry.[2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

For long range combat, the Arcas carries a Series 7K ER Large Laser in each arm. When the Arcas' opponent closes, it can bring three Smartshot Mk. V Streak SRM-4s and a pair of Kolibri Delta Series Medium Pulse Lasers to bear. These accurate weapons help the second-line warrior once an enemy gets close. Fifteen double heat sinks help keep the 'Mech cool.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • Arcas 2 
    This variant is used primarily when far from supply lines. It removes the missiles and ER Large Lasers for a pair of ER PPCs and additional double heat sinks.[1] BV (1.0) = 2,681[4], BV (2.0)= 2,835[5]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Arcas has the following Design Quirk:[7]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Arkas, which is the common German transliteration from Greek Ἀρκάς.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 18–19: "Arcas"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 122-123
  3. MUL online date for Arcas
  4. Combat Operations, p. 113
  5. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 214
  6. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 215
  7. BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Arcas Entry.

Bibliography[edit]