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| name = JES II Strategic Missile Carrier | | name = JES II Strategic Missile Carrier | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Joint Equipment Systems]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Joint Equipment Systems]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 48-49, "JES II Strategic Missile Carrier"</ref> |
| + | | production year=3079 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1705/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| − | | mass = 95 tons | + | | cost = 6,110,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | | armor = ArcShield Maxi IV | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> |
| − | | engine = [[190 | + | | mass = 95 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> |
| − | | speed = 32 | + | | armor = [[ArcShield Maxi IV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> |
| + | | engine = [[DAV 190]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> | ||
| + | | comsys = [[Communicator]] w/ [[Guardian ECM]] & [[C3 slave]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> | ||
| + | | T&T = [[ FireScan w/IndirecTrack]]<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | speed = 32 | ||
| Crew = 7 | | Crew = 7 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,349 <ref name= | + | * 4x [[LRM 15]] |
| + | * 2x [[MML-9]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,349 <ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | A modern take on the venerable [[SRM Carrier|SRM]]/ [[LRM Carrier]]s, the '''JES II Strategic Missile Carrier''' was a common missile based fire support vehicle in use in the early [[ | + | A modern take on the venerable [[SRM Carrier|SRM]]/ [[LRM Carrier]]s, the '''JES II Strategic Missile Carrier''' was a common missile based fire support vehicle in use in the early [[thirty-second century]]. |
| − | + | Benefiting from the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]]'s attempt to build bridges with [[Inner Sphere]] manufacturers within its borders, the near-moribund and poorly regarded [[Joint Equipment Systems]] of [[Alshain]] was brought back from the brink of ruin. Producing Clan-grade vehicles for the Bears and export vehicles for Inner Sphere markets, the desperation of the [[Jihad]] only fueled their revival with buyers snapping up even its most disdained products and providing funds to develop the JES II. Produced at JES facilities at Alshain and [[Panpour]] for general sale across the Inner Sphere, the bulk were bought by the Ghost Bear Dominion, [[Federated Suns]] and [[Republic of the Sphere]] to fill out their militia and defensive formations.<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> | |
| − | Despite carrying a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and [[C3 | + | Despite carrying a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and [[C3 slave]] to enhance its protection and accuracy when firing from cover, the JES II was similar to the ancient LRM/SRM carriers upon which it is based, its pedestrian ground speed and merely adequate ten and half tons of ArcShield Maxi IV standard armor made it easy prey in a direct confrontation.<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> |
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | Closely matching more | + | Closely matching more primitive LRM Carriers, the JES II mounted four FarFire [[LRM-15]] racks in its nose, supported by a pair of side-mounted FarFire [[MML-9]] launchers. The advanced [[Multi-Missile Launcher]]s allowed the crew to switch between adding to main launchers [[LRM]] fire or switch to [[SRM]]s if the enemy got too close. A massive eight ton ammo bay for the main launchers allowed them almost four minutes of continuous fire, with the four ton configurable bays supplying the MML launchers most commonly divided between two tons of LRM and two tons of SRM reloads to make best use of the versatile launchers. A BlazeFire Longshot [[ER Medium Laser]] was added as an after-thought to the front of the vehicle, to act as a backup weapon as ammo runs low and as a deterrent to enemy infantry.<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | * Dominion | + | *; Dominion (Ammo) : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3080]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, not making use of the Spheroid C3 systems, JES II's purchased by the Ghost Bears dropped the C3 slave for an extra ton of LRM reloads.<ref name="TRO:3085p48+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,362<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1704/jes-ii-strategic-missile-carrier-ammo/ MUL online data for the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier (Ammo) variant]''</ref> |
| − | + | *; Support : A model sighted during the [[Dark Age era]] in [[Introduction Year::3088]]<ref name="MUL3"/> mounted four [[Artemis IV]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] in front with a single Artemis IV enhanced [[LRM-10]] on each flank. It was also clad in [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. <ref name=DAD23>'''Dragon's Fury'' - ''Go-Cho'' Dmitri Sorkin's Dossier.</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 26</ref> However to make room for all the equipment, the C3 slave and Guardian ECM were removed, as was much of the armor. BV (2.0) = 1,209<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 68</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6805/jes-ii-strategic-missile-carrier-support/ MUL online data for the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier (Support) variant]''</ref> | |
| − | * A model sighted during the [[Dark Age era]] mounted four [[Artemis IV]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] in front with a single Artemis IV enhanced [[LRM-10]] on each flank. It was also clad in [[ | ||
| − | ==Vehicle Gallery== | + | ==Notable Crewmembers== |
| + | See [[:Category:Notable JES II Strategic Missile Carrier Crewmembers|notable JES II Strategic Missile Carrier Crewmembers]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
| + | *[[JES I Tactical Missile Carrier]] | ||
| + | *[[JES III Missile Carrier]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Vehicle Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | JES II.jpg|Dark Age JES II | |
| + | JES II Strategic Missile Carrier EDDA.jpg|JES II from ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age|ED:DA]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | |
| − | *''[[Ghost War]]'' (Novel) | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_23.pdf Dragon's Fury - ''Go-Cho'' Dmitri Sorkin's Dossier]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (Novel) |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] |
| − | [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles|JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] |
| − | [[Category:95 ton Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:95 ton Combat Vehicles|JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] |
| − | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles|JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:12, 5 December 2023
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| JES II Strategic Missile Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Joint Equipment Systems[1] |
| Production Year | 3079[2] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 6,110,000 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 95 tons[1] |
| Armor | ArcShield Maxi IV[1] |
| Engine | DAV 190[1] |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Crew | 7 |
| Communications System | Communicator w/ Guardian ECM & C3 slave[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | FireScan w/IndirecTrack[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,349 [1][2] |
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Description[edit]
A modern take on the venerable SRM/ LRM Carriers, the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier was a common missile based fire support vehicle in use in the early thirty-second century.
Benefiting from the Ghost Bear Dominion's attempt to build bridges with Inner Sphere manufacturers within its borders, the near-moribund and poorly regarded Joint Equipment Systems of Alshain was brought back from the brink of ruin. Producing Clan-grade vehicles for the Bears and export vehicles for Inner Sphere markets, the desperation of the Jihad only fueled their revival with buyers snapping up even its most disdained products and providing funds to develop the JES II. Produced at JES facilities at Alshain and Panpour for general sale across the Inner Sphere, the bulk were bought by the Ghost Bear Dominion, Federated Suns and Republic of the Sphere to fill out their militia and defensive formations.[1]
Despite carrying a Guardian ECM Suite and C3 slave to enhance its protection and accuracy when firing from cover, the JES II was similar to the ancient LRM/SRM carriers upon which it is based, its pedestrian ground speed and merely adequate ten and half tons of ArcShield Maxi IV standard armor made it easy prey in a direct confrontation.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Closely matching more primitive LRM Carriers, the JES II mounted four FarFire LRM-15 racks in its nose, supported by a pair of side-mounted FarFire MML-9 launchers. The advanced Multi-Missile Launchers allowed the crew to switch between adding to main launchers LRM fire or switch to SRMs if the enemy got too close. A massive eight ton ammo bay for the main launchers allowed them almost four minutes of continuous fire, with the four ton configurable bays supplying the MML launchers most commonly divided between two tons of LRM and two tons of SRM reloads to make best use of the versatile launchers. A BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Laser was added as an after-thought to the front of the vehicle, to act as a backup weapon as ammo runs low and as a deterrent to enemy infantry.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Support
- A model sighted during the Dark Age era in 3088[4] mounted four Artemis IV enhanced LRM-20 in front with a single Artemis IV enhanced LRM-10 on each flank. It was also clad in ferro-fibrous armor. [5] BV (1.0) = 1,054[6] However to make room for all the equipment, the C3 slave and Guardian ECM were removed, as was much of the armor. BV (2.0) = 1,209[7][4]
Notable Crewmembers[edit]
See notable JES II Strategic Missile Carrier Crewmembers
Related Vehicles[edit]
Vehicle Gallery[edit]
Dark Age JES II
JES II from ED:DA
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 48-49, "JES II Strategic Missile Carrier"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online data for the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier (Ammo) variant
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online data for the JES II Strategic Missile Carrier (Support) variant
- ↑ 'Dragon's Fury - Go-Cho Dmitri Sorkin's Dossier.
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 26
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 68