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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Karhu.jpg
 
|image=Karhu.jpg
|name=''Karhu''
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|name=Karhu
 
|manufacturer= [[Odin Manufacturing]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 162-163, "Karhu"</ref>
 
|manufacturer= [[Odin Manufacturing]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 162-163, "Karhu"</ref>
 
|production year=3079
 
|production year=3079
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|class=Heavy
 
|class=Heavy
 
|cost=21,323,741 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
|cost=21,323,741 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|Tech Base = Clan
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|Tech Base=[[Clan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
|mech type = OmniMech
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|mass= 65<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
|mass= 65
 
 
|chassis= [[Beowulf 4]] [[Endo Steel|Enhanced]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|chassis= [[Beowulf 4]] [[Endo Steel|Enhanced]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
|armor= [[Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
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|armor= [[Compound A2F]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|engine= [[Pitban 325 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|engine= [[Pitban 325 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|comsys= [[Dash 2 Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|comsys= [[Dash 2 Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
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|heat sinks = 12 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|heat sinks = 12 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
|jumpjets=  
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|jumpjets= None<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
 
Primary Configuration
 
Primary Configuration
* 1x [[Retractable Blade]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
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*1x [[Retractable Blade]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
* 1x [[Plasma Cannon]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
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*1x [[Plasma Cannon]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
* 1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
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*1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><br>
* 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
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*1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (2.0)= 2,488<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 77</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)= 2,488<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 77</ref>
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}}  
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The first [[Clan|Clantech]] [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Odin Manufacturing]] for the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''''Karhu''''' (Finnish for "Bear") earned the reputation as a fast cavalry 'Mech.
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The first [[Clan]]-tech [[OmniMech]] produced by [[Odin Manufacturing]] for the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''''Karhu''''' (Finnish for "Bear") earned the reputation as a fast cavalry 'Mech.
  
Excited by the prospect of retooling to produce new designs using Clan technology, Odin Manufacturing were forced to bide their time as they recovered from [[Word of Blake]] raids during the early stages of the [[Jihad]] producing their existing Inner Sphere 'Mechs. Entering the bidding to produce a new Dominion Heavy OmniMech design in [[3077]], Odin saw off their competitor [[Bergan Industries]] two years later with a superior 65 ton design using the latest Clan technology available and a sales campaign based around Rasalhagian nationalism aimed at former officers of the [[KungsArmé]]. First deployed in 3079, too late to take part in [[Operation SCOUR]], the ''Karhu'' made up an increasing volume of the front line clusters of the Dominion's post-Jihad ''[[Touman]]''.<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
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Excited by the prospect of retooling to produce new designs using Clan technology, Odin Manufacturing were forced to bide their time as they recovered from [[Word of Blake]] raids during the early stages of the [[Jihad]] producing their existing Inner Sphere 'Mechs. Entering the bidding to produce a new Dominion Heavy OmniMech design in [[3077]], Odin saw off their competitor [[Bergan Industries]] two years later with a superior 65 ton design using the latest Clan technology available and sales campaign based around Rasalhagauian nationalism aimed at the former officers of [[KungsArmé]]. First deployed in 3079, too late to take part in [[Operation SCOUR]], the ''Karhu'' made up an increasing volume of the front line clusters of Dominion's post-Jihad [[Touman]].<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
  
Built on an [[Endo Steel]] based chassis, powered by a Pitban 325-rated [[XL engine]] and clad in ten and half tons of Compound A2F [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, the ''Karhu'' featured respectable speed and armor for its size while providing thirty tons of available pod space for equipment. Twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s coped with most of the waste heat of its varied configurations.<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
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Built on an [[Endo Steel]] based chassis, powered by Pitban 325 rated [[XL Engine]] and clad in ten and half tons of Compound A2F [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, the ''Karhu'' featured respectable speed and armor for his size while providing thirty tons of available pod space for equipment. Twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s coped with most of the waste heat of its varied configurations.<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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== Alternate Configurations ==
 
== Alternate Configurations ==
*;Alternate Configuration A : Configured for longer range combat, the A configuration mounted a [[Gauss rifle]] in its right arm alongside a left-torso-mounted [[LRM-10]]. The ''Karhu'' A was not deficient at short-range either, carrying a [[Large Pulse Laser]], ER Medium Laser and [[Micro Pulse Laser]] in its right arm. Two tons of Gauss and one ton of LRM reloads give the A reasonable endurance, while five standard Jump Jets enhance its ability to withdraw. BV (2.0) = 2,560<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1748/karhu-a/ MUL online entry for the Karhu A configuration]''</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : Configured for longer range combat, the A configuration mounted a [[Gauss Rifle]] in its right arm alongside a left-torso mounted [[LRM-10]]. The ''Karhu'' A was not deficient at short-range either, carrying a [[Large Pulse Laser]], ER Medium Laser and [[Micro Pulse Laser]] in its right arm. Two tons of Gauss and one ton of LRM reloads give the A config reasonable endurance, while five standard Jump Jets enhance its ability to withdraw. BV (2.0) = 2,560<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1748/karhu-a/ MUL online entry for the Karhu A configuration]''</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration B : A short-ranged brawler, ''Karhu'' B carried a mammoth [[Ultra AC/20]] in its left arm supported by a trio of ER Medium Lasers in its right arm. Carrying four tons of autocannon ammo and an extra two double heat sinks, the addition of a [[Targeting Computer]] and Jump Jets made the B configuration a deadly city fighter. BV (2.0) = 2,787<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1749/karhu-b/ MUL online entry for the Karhu B configuration]''</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : A short-ranged brawler, ''Karhu'' B carried a mammoth [[Ultra AC/20]] in its left arm supported by a trio of ER Medium Lasers in its right arm. Carrying four tons of autocannon ammo and an extra two double heat sinks, the addition of a [[Targeting Computer]] and Jump Jets made the B configuration a deadly city-fighter. BV (2.0) = 2,787<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1749/karhu-b/ MUL online entry for the Karhu B configuration]''</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration C : A mixed range combatant, the C configuration carried an [[Ultra AC/5]] in each side torso supported an [[ER Large Laser]] and ER Medium Laser in its left arm, and a Retractable Blade in its right. Including Jump Jets like most other configurations, the C carried a ton of reloads for each [[Ultra Autocannon]]. BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1750/karhu-c/ MUL online entry for the Karhu C configuration]''</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : A mixed range combatant, the C configuration carried an [[Ultra AC/5]] in each torso supported a [[ER Large Laser]] and ER Medium Laser in its left arm, and a Retractable Blade in its right. Including Jump Jets like most other configurations, the C config carried a ton of reloads for each [[Ultra Autocannon]]. BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1750/karhu-c/ MUL online entry for the Karhu C configuration]''</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : A deadly campaign configuration, the ''Karhu'' D mounted a pair of ER PPCs in its left arm, supported by a [[Streak SRM-6]] in its left torso and three ER Medium Lasers in its right arm. Packed with advanced electronics, a Targeting Computer enhanced its weaponry alongside an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]] in its right torso. Protected by a pair of [[anti-missile system]]s, four extra double heat sinks were added to prevent the 'Mech's single ton of AMS and [[Streak Missile Launcher|streak]] reloads from exploding. BV (2.0) = 3,118<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1751/karhu-d/ MUL online entry for the Karhu D configuration]''</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. D : A deadly campaign configuration, the ''Karhu'' D mounted of pair of ER PPCs in its left armo supported by a [[Streak SRM-6]] in its left-torso and a three ER Medium Lasers in its right arm. Packed with advanced electronics, a Targeting Computer enhanced its weaponry alongside an [[Active Probe]] and [[ECM Suite]] in its right torso. Protected by an pair of [[Anti-Missile System]], four extra double heat sinks try and prevented the ''Karhu'' D's single ton of anti-missile and [[Streak Missile Launcher]] reloads from exploding. BV (2.0) = 3,118<ref name="TRO:3085p162+"/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1751/karhu-d/ MUL online entry for the Karhu D configuration]''</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration G : The ''Karhu'' G developed in [[Introduction Year::3099]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach 100 km/h. It has a 150 meter jump capability as well, making it very hard to hit. Offensively, it carries a single [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]], supported by three ER Medium Lasers and four [[Streak SRM-4]]s. To call in artillery support, it carries a [[Light TAG]] in the left arm. BV (2.0) = 2,895<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 143</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6882/karhu-g/ MUL online entry for the Karhu G configuration]''</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. G : The ''Karhu'' G developed in [[Introduction Year::3099]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach 100km/h. It has a 150 meter jump capability as well, making it very hard to hit. Offensively, it carries a single [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]], supported by three ER Medium Lasers and four [[Streak SRM-4]]s. To call in artillery support, it carries a [[Light TAG]] in the left arm. BV (2.0) = 2,895<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 143</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6882/karhu-g/ MUL online entry for the Karhu G configuration]''</ref>
  
 
=== Custom Configurations ===
 
=== Custom Configurations ===
*; ''Karhu'' Syngman : The personal 'Mech of [[Lamenkov's Liability]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Syngman Seong-Hwan]], Syngman was gifted the heavily damaged 'Mech after its original pilot died in [[Introduction Year::3085]].<ref name="MUL3"/> While he was able to maintain its Clantech base chassis, he was forced to use [[Inner Sphere]] technology [[OmniPods]], mounting a Retractable Blade and Inner-Sphere-grade [[plasma rifle]] in the right arm, and a [[Heavy PPC]] and IS-tech ER Medium Laser in the left arm. Carrying two tons of reloads for the plasma rifle, to enhance his effectiveness with the rest of his [[Lance]], Syngman's 'Mech also mounted an IS-standard [[Beagle Active Probe]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and [[C3 slave]]. BV (2.0) = 1,924<ref name=BTD:LLp17>''BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability'', p. 17, "Karhu Syngman Records Sheet"</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1747/karhu-syngman/ MUL online entry for the Karhu (Syngman) configuration]''</ref>
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*;''Karhu'' Syngman : The personal 'Mech of [[Lamenkov's Liability (Military Unit)|Lamenkov's Liability]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Syngman Seong-Hwan]], Syngman was gifted the heavily damaged 'Mech after its original pilot died in [[Introduction Year::3085]]<ref name="MUL3"/>. While he was able to maintain its Clan-tech base chassis, he was forced to use [[Inner Sphere]] technology Omni-Pods, mounting a Retractable Blade and Inner-Sphere-grade [[Plasma Rifle]] in the right arm, and a [[Heavy PPC]] and IS-tech ER Medium Laser in the left arm. Carrying two tons of reloads for the Plasma Rifle, to enhance his effectiveness with the rest of his [[Lance]], Syngman's 'Mech also mounted an IS-standard [[Beagle Active Probe]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and [[C3 Slave]]. BV (2.0) = 1,924 <ref name=BTD:LLp17>''BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability'', p. 17, "Karhu Syngman Records Sheet"</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1747/karhu-syngman/ MUL online entry for the Karhu (Syngman) configuration]''</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Karhu'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Karhu Entry.</ref>
 
* [[EM Interference|EM Interference]]
 
 
 
==Notable pilots==
 
*[[Conner Hall]], [[Star Colonel]] of Clan Ghost Bear, second officer in command of the [[Raging Bears]] galaxy on [[Vega]] in 3136 piloted a Karhu.<ref name=ACtA012>''Trial by Chaos'' p. 11</ref>
 
 
 
== Notes ==
 
*The ''Karhu'' was originally introduced to the BattleTech universe by [[WizKids]] in their MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Collectible Miniatures Game as part of the Domination expansion set, the 'Mech was not given BattleTech-style stats originally.  Technical Readout: 3085 was the premiere of a base model developed during the [[Jihad]].  It is unclear if Dark Age variants (which were not given full stats) are canon as of this writing, such as the Karhu 'Balder' unique variant.<ref>[http://warrenborn.com/Unit.php?ID=DOM130 Karhu 'Balder' unique, from MWDA Fansite - Warrenborn.]</ref>
 
  
 
== BattleMech Gallery ==
 
== BattleMech Gallery ==
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* ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
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* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Trial by Chaos]]''
 
* ''[[Trial by Chaos]]''
  
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Karhu]]
 
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[[Category:Dark Age Mechs|Karhu]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Karhu]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Karhu]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs|Karhu]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs|Karhu]]

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