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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Bear_cub.PNG |image=Bear_cub.PNG − |name=''Bear Cub'' + |name=Bear Cub |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] | production year=3068 | production year=3068 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/314/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/314/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |cost= 3,415,730 [[C-bill]]s + |class=Light − |Tech Base=Clan + |cost= 3,415,730 C-bills − |mech type=BattleMech+ |Tech Base=[[Clan]] |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Coriolis Class XXV]] + |chassis=Coriolis Class XXV − |armor=[[Compound A-4]] + |armor=Compound A-4 − |engine=[[Firebox 200]] [[XL engine]] + |engine=Firebox 200 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] − |heat sinks=12 [[single heat sink]]s + |heat sinks=10 |speed=129 |speed=129 |armament= |armament= − *2x [[ER medium laser]]s + *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s *1x [[SRM-4]] *1x [[SRM-4]] *1x [[LRM-5]] *1x [[LRM-5]] − *1x [[ER small laser]] + *1x [[ER Small Laser]] |BV (2.0)=1,052<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 252</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,052<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 252</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the [[thirtieth century]]. [[Khan]] [[Nadia Winson]] expected hostilities to break out with the [[Inner Sphere]], and thus anticipated the need for an expanded arsenal, but the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled the invasion. It was not until the late 3060s, 70 years later, that the Ghost Bears again had need of a cheap, versatile, second-line [[BattleMech]]. The ''Bear Cub'' was first put into production after the end of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TRO132>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 132</ref> + The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the 30th century. Khan [[Nadia Winson]] expected hostilities, but the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]. It was not until the late 3060s, seventy years later, that the Ghost Bears again had need of a cheap, versatile, second-line [[BattleMech]]. The ''Bear Cub'' was first put into production after the end of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TRO132>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 132</ref> − The [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech uses a 200-rated [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the ''Bear Cub'' is built with [[standard armor]] on a [[Chassis|standard chassis]]. The engineers even went to the extreme of using 12 [[single heat sink]]s, streamlining the production process for the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TRO132 /> + The light 'Mech uses a 200-rated [[XL Engine]] that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the ''Bear Cub'' is built with standard armor on a standard chassis. The engineers even went to the extreme of using twelve single [[heat sink]]s, streamlining the production process for the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TRO132 /> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a [[Type V]] [[LRM-5]], while intermediate ranges utilize two [[Series 2f]] [[ER medium laser]]s provide respectable firepower. Up close, a [[Type 1 Cross-Pattern]] [[SRM-4]] and a [[Series 1s]] [[ER small laser]] can be added to the mix.<ref name=TRO132 /> The heat dissipation system is not up to the standards of the usual [[Clan]] 'Mech, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] have to exercise more caution than usual. + The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a Type V [[LRM-5]]. In intermediate range, two Series 2f [[ER Medium Laser]]s provide respectable firepower. Up close, a Type 1 Cross-Pattern [[SRM-4]] and a Series 1s [[ER Small Laser]] can be added to the mix.<ref name=TRO132 /> The heat dissipation system is not up to the standards of the usual [[Clan]] 'Mech, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] have to exercise more caution than usual. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the [[LRM-5]] is swapped out for another [[SRM-4]].<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 107</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 253</ref> + *;Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the LRM-5 is swapped out for another SRM-4<ref name=TRO132 />. BV (2.0) = 988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 107</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 253</ref> − *; Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the [[SRM-4]] is replaced with a second [[LRM-5]] to increase the design's long-range firepower.<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>, 1,086<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 254</ref> + *;Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the SRM-4 is replaced with a second LRM-5 to increase the design's long-range firepower<ref name=TRO132 />. BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>, 1,086<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 254</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Bear Cub'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>BattleMech Manual, p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Bear Cub Entry.</ref> − * [[Easy to Pilot]] − * [[Extended Torso Twist]] − * [[Cramped Cockpit]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Bear Cub Pilots]]'' − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Bear cub.PNG|Original ''Bear Cub'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 55:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Bear_cub.PNG | |image=Bear_cub.PNG | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Bear Cub |
|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] | ||
| production year=3068 | | production year=3068 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/314/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/314/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= 3,415,730 | + | |class=Light |
| − | |Tech Base=Clan | + | |cost= 3,415,730 C-bills |
| − | + | |Tech Base=[[Clan]] | |
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Coriolis Class XXV |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Compound A-4 |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=Firebox 200 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |
|comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] | |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] | ||
|T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] | |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks= | + | |heat sinks=10 |
|speed=129 | |speed=129 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
*1x [[SRM-4]] | *1x [[SRM-4]] | ||
*1x [[LRM-5]] | *1x [[LRM-5]] | ||
| − | *1x [[ER | + | *1x [[ER Small Laser]] |
|BV (2.0)=1,052<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 252</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,052<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 252</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the | + | The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the 30th century. Khan [[Nadia Winson]] expected hostilities, but the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]. It was not until the late 3060s, seventy years later, that the Ghost Bears again had need of a cheap, versatile, second-line [[BattleMech]]. The ''Bear Cub'' was first put into production after the end of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TRO132>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | The | + | The light 'Mech uses a 200-rated [[XL Engine]] that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the ''Bear Cub'' is built with standard armor on a standard chassis. The engineers even went to the extreme of using twelve single [[heat sink]]s, streamlining the production process for the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TRO132 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a | + | The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a Type V [[LRM-5]]. In intermediate range, two Series 2f [[ER Medium Laser]]s provide respectable firepower. Up close, a Type 1 Cross-Pattern [[SRM-4]] and a Series 1s [[ER Small Laser]] can be added to the mix.<ref name=TRO132 /> The heat dissipation system is not up to the standards of the usual [[Clan]] 'Mech, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] have to exercise more caution than usual. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the | + | *;Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the LRM-5 is swapped out for another SRM-4<ref name=TRO132 />. BV (2.0) = 988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 107</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 253</ref> |
| − | *; Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the | + | *;Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the SRM-4 is replaced with a second LRM-5 to increase the design's long-range firepower<ref name=TRO132 />. BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>, 1,086<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 254</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | ||