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{{otheruses|the Clan-tech version of the Beowulf BattleMech|other uses|Beowulf}}
 
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|model= Standard
 
|model= Standard
 
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|cost=10,260,490 [[C-bill]]s
 
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|Tech Base=Clan
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mass=45
 
|mass=45
|chassis=Beowulf 3C
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|chassis=[[Beowulf 3C]]
|armor=Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous
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|armor=[[Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
|engine=[[XL fusion engine|Fusion 270 XL]]
 
|engine=[[XL fusion engine|Fusion 270 XL]]
|comsys=[[Dash-2 w/Watchdog CEWS]]
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|comsys=[[Dash-2]] with [[Watchdog CEWS]]
|T&T=[[Watchdog CEWS]] and [[Light TAG]]
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|T&T=[[Blade 12]] with [[light TAG]]
|heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|heat sinks=12 [[double heat sink]]s
 
|speed=97  
 
|speed=97  
 
|speed with MASC=129
 
|speed with MASC=129
 
|speed with TSM=
 
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=Odin Type II
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|jumpjets=[[Odin Type II]]
|armament= 1x [[ER Large Pulse Laser]] <br/> 2x [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s
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* [[Watchdog CEWS]]
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* 1x [[Light TAG]]
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
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|BV (2.0)=2,048<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 145 Beowulf IIC - BV2 listed.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3818 Master Unit List Profile of Beowulf IIC - Intro Year & BV2]</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=2,048<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 145: Beowulf IIC - BV2 listed</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3818 Master Unit List Profile of Beowulf IIC - Intro Year & BV2]</ref>
 
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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|other uses|Beowulf}}
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Based on [[ComStar]]'s ''[[Beowulf (BattleMech)|Beowulf]]'', the '''''Beowulf IIC''''' is a more advanced [[Clan]]-Tech version for the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]].
 
Based on [[ComStar]]'s ''[[Beowulf (BattleMech)|Beowulf]]'', the '''''Beowulf IIC''''' is a more advanced [[Clan]]-Tech version for the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]].
  
One of the many smaller manufacturers to emerge in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]], [[Odin Manufacturing]]'s prospects soared with the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] and the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] takeover of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. Flush from the success of the ''[[Karhu]]'' [[OmniMech]] and eager to make the 15-year-old ''Beowulf'' more profitable, Odin set about developing [[IIC]] style remake under its own initiative. Though the Ghost Bear ''[[touman]]''s post-Jihad need for a fast medium Clan [[BattleMech]] to supplement the slower ''[[Ursus]]'' led them to buy the overly expensive ''Beowulf IIC'', the fact the Dominion needed a fast medium OmniMech even more and that Odin was clearly engaging in blatant profiteering increasingly soured the integration of Rasalhagian and Ghost Bear arms manufacturing.<ref name=TROP-144>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 144 "Beowulf IIC"</ref>
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One of the many smaller manufacturers to emerge in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]], [[Odin Manufacturing]]'s prospects soared with the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] and the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] takeover of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. Flush from the success of the ''[[Karhu]]'' [[OmniMech]] and eager to make the 15-year-old ''Beowulf'' more profitable, Odin set about developing [[IIC]] style remake under its own initiative. Though the [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|Ghost Bear ''touman'']]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s post-Jihad need for a fast medium Clan [[BattleMech]] to supplement the slower ''[[Ursus (BattleMech)|Ursus]]'' led them to buy the overly expensive ''Beowulf IIC'', the fact the Dominion needed a fast medium OmniMech even more and that Odin was clearly engaging in blatant profiteering increasingly soured the integration of Rasalhagian and Ghost Bear arms manufacturing.<ref name=TROP-144>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 144: "Beowulf IIC"</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Having dealt with years of mothering incompatible systems with Clan-Tech refits of the standard ''Beowulf'', Odin basically built the ''Beowulf IIC'' from scratch in the hopes of avoiding them, only to use the same electronic systems which results in frequent glitches in combat. The main benefits of the switch to Clan-grade components was increased survivability for its [[XL engine]] and the saving of half a ton through the use of Clan [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Aside from that, the ''Beowulf IIC'' offers identical ground speed - again bolstered by [[MASC]] - and jump distance as the ComStar BEO-12 model. The most notable and hotly contested change was the replacement of the [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] with a [[Watchdog CEWS]] and [[Light TAG]]. While technically offering the same abilities with the added bonus of an [[ECM Suite]] for less weight, the significantly reduced range forces the ''Beowulf IIC'' to put itself at much greater risk to fulfill its intended role. <ref name=TROP-144/>
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Having dealt with years of incompatible systems with Clan-tech refits of the standard ''Beowulf'', Odin built the ''Beowulf IIC'' from scratch in the hopes of avoiding them, only to use the same electronic systems which results in frequent glitches in combat. The main benefits of the switch to Clan-grade components was increased survivability for its 270-rated [[XL engine]] and the saving of half a ton through the use of Clan [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. Aside from that, the ''Beowulf IIC'' offers identical ground speed, bolstered by [[MASC]], and jump distance as the ComStar BEO-12 model. The most notable and hotly contested change was the replacement of the [[Beagle active probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] with a [[Watchdog CEWS]] and [[light TAG]]; while technically offering the same abilities with the added bonus of an [[ECM suite]] for less weight, the significantly reduced range forces the ''Beowulf IIC'' to put itself at much greater risk to fulfill its intended role.<ref name=TROP-144/>
  
Remarkably similar to the ComStar original, the ''Beowulf IIC'' carries a right-arm mounted Series PPS-XX [[ER Large Pulse Laser]] supported by a pair of left-arm mounted Series PPS-XIX [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While doing more damage than the less advanced Inner Sphere weapons, the range brackets of the ComStar and Dominion models are almost identical, leading to further questions as to the value of the newer and more expensive design. <ref name=TROP-144/>
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Similar to the ComStar original, the ''Beowulf IIC'' carries a right-arm mounted [[Series PPS-XX]] [[ER large pulse laser]] supported by a pair of left-arm mounted [[Series PPS-XIX]] [[ER medium pulse laser]]s. While doing more damage than the less advanced Inner Sphere weapons, the range brackets of the ComStar and Dominion models are almost identical, leading to further questions as to the value of the newer and more expensive design. <ref name=TROP-144/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
;:''Beowulf IIC-PR'' : This design was the result of experimenting with integrating [[Improved C3 Computer]]s into Clan designs. The base chassis, armor, and ground performance remain the same as the parent design, but the ER Large Pulse Laser and Light TAG were removed. In their place are a standard [[ER Large Laser]] and C3i computer. This design was used by troops from the [[1st Drakøns|First Drakøns]] on [[Labrea]] in [[3099]]. The C3i technology was removed from the factory by [[The Republic of the Sphere]] inspectors after exerting political pressure to stop using the equipment. BV (2.0) = 1,992<ref name="XTRO:RV1p5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', p. 5</ref>
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*; ''Beowulf IIC-PR'' : This design was the result of experimenting with integrating [[improved C3 computer]]s into Clan designs. The base chassis, armor, and ground performance remain the same as the parent design, but the [[ER large pulse laser]] and [[light TAG]] were replaced with a standard [[ER large laser]] and [[C3i computer]]. This design was used by troops from the [[First Drakøns]] on [[Labrea]] in [[3099]]. The C3i technology was eventually removed from the factory by [[The Republic of the Sphere]] inspectors after exerting political pressure to stop using the equipment. BV (2.0) = 1,992<ref name="XTRO:RV1p5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', p. 5</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 20 February 2024

This article is about the Clan-tech version of the Beowulf BattleMech. For other uses, see Beowulf.
Beowulf IIC
Beowulf IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Odin Manufacturing
Production Year 3084[1]
Model Standard
Class Medium
Cost 10,260,490 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 45 tons
Chassis Beowulf 3C
Armor Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Fusion 270 XL
Communications System Dash-2 with Watchdog CEWS
Targeting Tracking System Blade 12 with light TAG
Heat Sinks 12 double heat sinks
Speed 97 km/h (129 km/h with MASC)
Jump Jets Odin Type II
Armament
BV (2.0) 2,048[2][3]


Description[edit]

Based on ComStar's Beowulf, the Beowulf IIC is a more advanced Clan-Tech version for the Ghost Bear Dominion.

One of the many smaller manufacturers to emerge in the wake of the Clan Invasion, Odin Manufacturing's prospects soared with the Word of Blake Jihad and the Clan Ghost Bear takeover of the Free Rasalhague Republic. Flush from the success of the Karhu OmniMech and eager to make the 15-year-old Beowulf more profitable, Odin set about developing IIC style remake under its own initiative. Though the Ghost Bear touman's post-Jihad need for a fast medium Clan BattleMech to supplement the slower Ursus led them to buy the overly expensive Beowulf IIC, the fact the Dominion needed a fast medium OmniMech even more and that Odin was clearly engaging in blatant profiteering increasingly soured the integration of Rasalhagian and Ghost Bear arms manufacturing.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

Having dealt with years of incompatible systems with Clan-tech refits of the standard Beowulf, Odin built the Beowulf IIC from scratch in the hopes of avoiding them, only to use the same electronic systems which results in frequent glitches in combat. The main benefits of the switch to Clan-grade components was increased survivability for its 270-rated XL engine and the saving of half a ton through the use of Clan ferro-fibrous armor. Aside from that, the Beowulf IIC offers identical ground speed, bolstered by MASC, and jump distance as the ComStar BEO-12 model. The most notable and hotly contested change was the replacement of the Beagle active probe and TAG with a Watchdog CEWS and light TAG; while technically offering the same abilities with the added bonus of an ECM suite for less weight, the significantly reduced range forces the Beowulf IIC to put itself at much greater risk to fulfill its intended role.[4]

Similar to the ComStar original, the Beowulf IIC carries a right-arm mounted Series PPS-XX ER large pulse laser supported by a pair of left-arm mounted Series PPS-XIX ER medium pulse lasers. While doing more damage than the less advanced Inner Sphere weapons, the range brackets of the ComStar and Dominion models are almost identical, leading to further questions as to the value of the newer and more expensive design. [4]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Beowulf IIC and Beowulf IIC-PR variant are subject to the following Design Quirks:[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Beowulf IIC
  2. Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 145: Beowulf IIC - BV2 listed
  3. Master Unit List Profile of Beowulf IIC - Intro Year & BV2
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 144: "Beowulf IIC"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, p. 5

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