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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Bruin.jpg
 
|image=Bruin.jpg
|name=''Bruin''
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|name=Bruin
|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] C-Division<ref name="TRO:3085p172+">''Technical Readout :3085'', pp. 172-173, "Bruin"</ref> 
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|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] C-Division
|production year=3081
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|model=
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/430/bruin-standard/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|class=Assault
|model=Standard
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|cost=
|cost=18,474,600<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|mass=80 Tons
|Tech Base=Clan
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|chassis=Bergan Version 8.4 Standard
|mech type=BattleMech
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|armor=Compound 12A1 Standard
|mass=80
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|engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|320 Light Force XL]]
|chassis=[[Bergan Version 8.4 Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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|speed=64
|armor=[[Compound 12A1 Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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|speed with MASC=
|engine=[[XL fusion engine|320 Light Force XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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|jumpjets=[[Clan Standard Type A3]]
|comsys=[[Garret L30]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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|armament=[[Gauss Rifle]] <br/> [[LRM 10]] <br/> [[Large Pulse Laser]] <br/> 2 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[Streak SRM 4|Streak SRM 4s]]
|T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
 
|heat sinks=14 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
 
|speed=64<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
 
|jumpjets=[[Clan Standard Type A3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
 
|armament= <span></span>
 
* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
 
* 1x [[LRM 10]]
 
* 1x [[Large Pulse Laser]]
 
* 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]
 
* 2x [[Streak SRM 4]]
 
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=2,630<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 93</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=2,630<ref name=TRO3085>''Technical Readout :3085'', pp. 172-173, "Bruin's Battle Value".</ref>
 
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}}  
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
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.<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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The ''Bruin'' is a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] BattleMech produced at their [[Bergan Industries]] factory on [[Alshain]]. Its conception was to help unify and bolster the Inner Sphere economy while continuing integration with Clan Ghost Bear. The 'Mech began deployment in [[3086]].
  
The ''Bruin'' was designed by Bergan-C team, with mobility and psychological impact as the defining factors.<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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The ''Bruin'' was designed by Bergen-C team, with mobility and psychological impact as the defining factors.
  
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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==Armaments and Capacities==
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.<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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The ''Bruins'' 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 damaging its interior equipment.
  
For its intermediate and short range brackets, the 'Mech is armed with a Clan [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|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.<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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For its intermediate and short range brackets, the 'Mech is armed with a Clan Kolibri Delta Series Large Pulse Laser and an ER Medium Laser in each torso, along with a pair of similarly mounted Streak SRM 4 Launchers.
  
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]].
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To manage heat, its has been proved 14 Clan tech [[Double Heat Sinks]].  Its hull its protected by 15 tons of standard Clan armor with integrated [[CASE]].
  
The 'Mech 320 rated [[XL engine|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.<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>
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The 'Mech 320 rated Extra Light Fusion Engine allows the ''Bruin'' to achieve a respectable running speed of 64 kph.  To enhance its movement, especially in rough terrain, it has been fitted with leg mounted Jump Jets.<ref name=TRO:3085>, p. 172, "Bruin" - 'Mech background and stats.</ref>
  
== Variants ==
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==Variants==
*;Bruin 2 : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> was designed using lessons learned from the liberation of [[Terra]] from the [[Word of Blake]]. The ''Bruin 2'' drops the Gauss Rifle and both Medium Lasers to mount 2 Large Pulse Lasers and 2 [[Ultra AC/5|Ultra Class 5 Autocannons]]. Also added is a standard [[SRM 2|SRM 2 Launcher]] with [[Inferno Missile|inferno SRM missiles]] as ammunition.  To augment the 'Mech's ability to handle infantry, it has been provided with [[Machine Guns]]<ref name="TRO:3085p172+"/>. BV (2.0) = 2,200<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 248</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/429/bruin-2/ MUL online entry for the Bruin 2 variant]''</ref>
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* ''Bruin 2'' - This variant was designed using lessons learned from the liberation of [[Terra]] from the [[Word of Blake]]. The ''Bruin 2'' drops the Gauss Rifle and both Medium Lasers for 4 Large Pulse Lasers and a [[Ultra AC-5|Ultra Class 5 Autocannon]]. Also added is a standard [[SRM 2|SRM 2 Launcher]] with [[Inferno Missile|inferno SRM missiles]] as ammunition.  To augment the 'Mechs ability to handle infantry, it has been provided with [[Machine Guns]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 172, "Bruin Variants"</ref>. BV (2.0) = 2,200<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 248</ref>
  
== Design Quirks ==
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==References==
The ''Bruin'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bruin.</ref>
 
*[[Exposed Actuators]]
 
*[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]]
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
== Bibliography ==
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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[[Category:Dark Age Mechs]]
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
 
 
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs|Bruin]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Bruin]]
 
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs|Bruin]]
 

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