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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Marauder IIC''''' is based upon one of the most iconic [[BattleMech]]s in existence, the ''[[Marauder]]''. It is ten tons heavier than its [[Inner Sphere]] cousin and is a great deal more powerful thanks to [[Clan]] technology. The 'Mech carries eleven and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor fifty percent more than the original on an [[Endo Steel]] frame. It is to the credit of its engineers that no production variants appeared until a wellspring of new technology emerged in the 3050s and '60s. When designing the Marauder IIc the [[ Armor ]] was the primary concern adding as much protection as possible the result was an assault [[BattleMech]] with incredible durability in battle.{{cn}}
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One of the most notable [[IIC]] [[BattleMech]]s, the '''''Marauder IIC''''' is based upon one of the most iconic 'Mechs in existence, the ''[[Marauder]]''.
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Touted as one of the most effective 'Mechs of all time, the ''Marauder'' saw wide usage during the [[Star League era]] by all the [[Great House]]s. The design was also much favored by both the [[Star League Defense Force]]'s Regular and Royal unit as well as its famed [[Gunslinger Program|Gunslingers]], with many examples taken on [[Operation EXODUS]]. Though the belief that the ''Marauder'' was a precursor to a new 'Mech design paradigm obliterated in the [[Inner Sphere]] by the [[Succession Wars]], in the same year as the [[Second Succession War]] broke out the [[Clans]] developed an advanced refit of the venerable design later dubbed the ''Marauder IIC'', utilizing technology already far in advance of that rapidly disappearing in the [[Successor States]].<ref name=TR3055-110>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 110-111 "Clan 'Mechs - Inner Sphere Refits - Marauder IIC"</ref>
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It is to the credit of its original engineers that no production variants of the ''Marauder IIC'' appeared until a wellspring of new technology emerged in the 3050s and '60s, with [[Clan Star Adder]] introducing a visually refreshed model carrying the then-newly developed [[Heavy Laser]]s that quickly spread to the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]], [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]], [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], [[Clan Blood Spirit|Blood Spirits]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark|Diamond Sharks]]. <ref name=TRPP-72>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', pp. 72-73 "Marauder IIC 2"</ref> The efforts of the mercantile Sharks would result in the further spread of the design to the [[Inner Sphere]]-based [[Invading Clans]], followed by [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clans Jade Falcon]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]] introducing new ''Marauder IIC'' variants and constructing new productions lines for them on [[Sudeten]] and [[Satalice]] respectively during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR3085-284/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Marauder IIC'' is armed with three of one of the most powerful weapons in the [[Clan]] arsenal, the [[ER PPC]]. An enterprising [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can use [[volley fire]] to keep up a steady barrage. When enemies close, the ''IIC'' can add a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and four [[ER Small Laser]]s to its already-destructive firepower. Twenty-one [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels manageable.
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As with the ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'', the ''Marauder IIC'' is ten-tons heavier than its Inner Sphere progenitor, pushing it into the assault weight class, but otherwise the design matches the original's ground speed through the use of a 340-rated standard [[Fusion Engine]]. Though both designs carry eleven and half tons of armor, the ''Marauder IIC'''s use of more advanced [[Ferro-Fibrous]] plating gives it superior protection, with an [[Endo Steel]] frame freeing up weight. While structurally the ''Marauder IIC'' appears to offer little advantage over the [[LosTech]] refitted ''Marauder''s introduced by the Successor States, the blatant superiority of [[Clan]] weaponry allows the design to pound its opponents to pieces in short order.<ref name=TR3055-110/>
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Built around the [[ER PPC|Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]], one of the most powerful weapons in the Clan arsenal, the ''Marauder IIC'''s weapon layout is typical of the standard ''Marauder'', each pod-like forearm carrying an ER PPC paired with [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Where the ''Marauder IIC'' differs is with its torso weaponry, replacing the top-mounted [[autocannon]] and its vulnerable ammunition-feed linkage with another ER PPC, and adding a brace of four [[ER Small Laser]]s. Twenty-one [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels manageable, with an enterprising [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] able to use [[volley fire]] to keep up a steady barrage of fire.<ref name=TR3055-110/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 2 : In order to humiliate Clan Blood Spirit, Clan Star Adder upgraded their second-line forces and used them to retaliate against that Clan's interference in their [[Trial of Refusal#Absorption Right|Absorption]] of [[Clan Burrock]]. Part of this upgrade was the ''Marauder IIC'' 2, Adder scientists adding two tons of armor bringing its armor to eighteen and a half tons of armor almost as much as the ''[[Atlas]]'', retaining the Medium Pulse Lasers but exchanging the PPCs and small lasers for two Series 4D-2 [[Heavy Large Laser]]s and an dorsal mounted Series XIV [[ER Large Laser]]. The result is a hard-hitting design that is most effective at close range. In order to help the 'Mech get to close range, it includes four Guld Mk. III [[jump jet]]s that are capable of vaulting the 'Mech up to 120 meters in a single bound. Three extra heat sinks enable the firing of all the close-range weapons. The weight left over was used in the form of an additional ton of armor.<ref name=TRPP-72/> BV (1.0) = 2,244 <ref>''Record Sheets: 3067'', p.223</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,358<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 282</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 2 : In order to humiliate [[Clan Blood Spirit]], [[Clan Star Adder]] upgraded their second-line forces and used them to retaliate against that Clan's interference in their [[Trial of Refusal#Absorption Right|Absorption]] of [[Clan Burrock]]. Part of this upgrade was the ''Marauder IIC'' 2. Adder scientists added two tons of armor bringing its armor to eighteen and a half tons of armor almost as much as the [[Atlas]] and removed the PPCs and small lasers so that they could replace them with two [[Heavy Large Laser]]s and an [[ER Large Laser]]. The result is a hard-hitting design that is most effective at close range. In order to help the 'Mech get to close range, it includes four Guld Mk. III [[jump jet]]s that are capable of vaulting the 'Mech up to 120 meters in a single bound. Three extra heat sinks enable the firing of all the close-range weapons. The weight left over was used in the form of an additional ton of armor{{cn}}. BV (1.0) = 2,244 <ref>''Record Sheets: 3067'', p.223</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,358<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 282</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 3 : The ''IIC'' 3 is another variant created by Clan Star Adder, but they did not hoard this one all for themselves. Similar to the original, It adds one and a half tons of armor to its torso and mounts an ER PPC in each arm, two ER Small Lasers, and it also includes an torso-mounted [[ATM 12]]. Three tons of ammunition allow flexibility in ammo selection.<ref name=TRPP-72/> <ref name=RS3067p224>''Record Sheets: 3067'', p.224</ref>. BV (1.0) = 2,271 <ref name=RS3067p224/>, BV (2.0) = 2,445<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 283</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 3 : The ''IIC'' 3 is another variant created by [[Clan Star Adder]], but they did not hoard this one all for themselves. Similar to the original, It adds one and a half tons of armor to its torso and mounts an [[ER PPC]] in each arm, two [[ER Small Laser]]s, and it also includes an [[ATM 12]]. Three tons of ammunition allow flexibility in ammo selection <ref name=RS3067p224>''Record Sheets: 3067'', p.224</ref>. BV (1.0) = 2,271 <ref name=RS3067p224/>, BV (2.0) = 2,445<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 283</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 4 : Developed by Gorton, Kingsley & Thorpe Enterprises in [[3070]] to fill the Ghost Bear ''[[touman]]'''s appetite for the ''Marauder IIC'' after a shadow trade war with the Diamond Sharks cut-off supply, this variant mounts two of the largest weapon now available to the Clans in its arms, the [[HAG 40]]. Nine tons of ammunition supply these mammoth guns, while sixteen and a half tons of armor protects the 'Mech. The inclusion of the HAGs only allowed for three jump jets to be included, meaning that the ''IIC'' 4 can leap up to 90 meters. Even with only ten [[double heat sink]]s, the ''IIC'' 4 has no heat concerns. <ref name=BC-280>''BattleCorps Marauder IIC 4 Milspec Article''</ref> <ref name=TR3085-284/> BV (2.0) = 3,447<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 284</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 4 : This newer variant mounts two of the largest weapon now available to the [[Clans]], the [[HAG 40]]. Nine tons of ammunition supply these mammoth guns, while sixteen and a half tons of armor protects the 'Mech. The inclusion of the HAGs only allowed for three [[jump jet]]s to be included, meaning that the ''IIC'' 4 can leap up to 90 meters. Even with only ten [[double heat sink]]s, the ''IIC'' 4 has no heat concerns{{cn}}. BV (2.0) = 3,447<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 284</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 5 : Manufactured by the Jade Falcons from [[3077]] onward on a Sudeten-based production line adjacent to that of the ''[[Turkina]]'', the ''IIC'' 5 is similar to the ''IIC'' 3, its arms carrying paired [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] ER PPCs for anti-'Mech duty and Tau-II [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s keep [[infantry]] at bay. Reminiscent of Star League ''Marauder''s [[GM Whirlwind]], a [[HAG 20]] sits in the dorsal assembly along with two tons of ammunition. Nineteen double heat sinks keep the 'Mech's heat levels totally under control.<ref name=BC-280/> <ref name=TR3085-284/> BV (2.0) = 2,386<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 285</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 5 : Similar to the ''IIC'' 3, the ''IIC'' 5 mounts paired ER PPCs, though it mounts a [[HAG 20]] along with two tons of ammunition. Two [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s keep [[infantry]] at bay. Nineteen [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech's heat levels totally under control{{cn}}. BV (2.0) = 2,386<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 285</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 6 : Another Jade Falcon built variation first appearing in [[3081]], the arms of this version feature a [[Gauss Rifle]] its right and an [[LB 10-X AC]] in its left supported by [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a dorsal mounted Heavy Large Laser. Its loadout made possible by an XL Engine, the ''Marauder IIC'' 6 also mounts six [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, which provide an interesting surprise for the largely [[Clan Wolf]] forces that face it.<ref name=TR3085-284/> BV (2.0) = 2,646<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 286</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 6 : This version uses a Gauss Rifle, LB 10-X AC, and lasers. It also mounts six [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, which provide an interesting surprise for the forces that face it<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 284</ref>. BV (2.0) = 2,646<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 286</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 7 : Developed following the poor staying power of the ''Marauder IIC'' 4 and inspired by the ''[[Viking]]'', this Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe-produced variant of the ''Marauder IIC'' was introduced in [[3081]] and uses a [[Targeting Computer]] to guide a [[HAG 30]], Gauss Rifle, and [[Large Pulse Laser|Large]] and [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. A [[Streak SRM-4]] mounted in each arm keeps battle armor at bay. An [[ECM Suite]] jams enemy targeting systems. To make room for all the weaponry a smaller 255-rated XL engine is used, dropping the top speed of the 'Mech to about 55 km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,843 <ref name=TR3085-284/>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 7 : This [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe]]-produced variant of the ''Marauder IIC'' uses a [[Targeting Computer]] to guide a [[HAG 30]], Gauss Rifle, and [[Large Pulse Laser|Large]] and [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. A [[Streak SRM-4]] mounted in each arm keeps battle armor at bay. An [[ECM Suite]] jams enemy targeting systems. To make room for all the weaponry a smaller XL engine is used, dropping the top speed of the 'Mech to about 55 km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,843<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 285</ref>
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*;''Marauder IIC'' 8 : Introduced back in [[3025]] but unknown to Inner Sphere intelligence forces until the Jihad era, this older version adds two tons of armor to its torso and moves the ER PPC found in the left arm to the torso, and fills the freed space with an extra Medium Pulse Laser. The left torso also houses an ER Small Laser and an [[LRM-10]] with a ton of ammunition. The right arm retains the ER PPC, Medium Pulse Laser of the original ''Marauder IIC'', but replaces the ER Small Lasers with an extra Medium Pulse Laser in the center and right torsos. Ferro-Fibrous Armor provides protection. BV (2.0) = 2,554<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 189</ref>
  
*;''Marauder IIC'' 8 : This older version adds two tons of armor to its torso and moves the PPC found in the left arm to the torso, and fills the freed space with an extra Medium Pulse Laser. The left torso also houses an [[ER Small Laser]] and an [[LRM-10]] with a ton of ammunition. The right arm retains the ER PPC, Medium Pulse Laser of the original ''Marauder'' II, but replaces the ER Small Lasers with an extra Medium Pulse Laser in the center and right torsos. Ferro-Fibrous Armor provides protection. BV (2.0) = 2,554<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 189</ref>
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===Apocrypha Variants===
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*;MAD-IIC-A : A modern Clan take on the classic [[Succession Wars era]] MAR-3R ''Marauder'', the A variant retains the arm-mounted weaponry of the standard ''Marauder IIC'', removing the torso-mounted ER PPC and ER Small Lasers in exchange for a [[LB 5-X AC]] in its right torso supplied with single ton of ammo.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online - Marauder IIC Sale Page''</ref>
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*;MAD-IIC-B :  In many respects mirroring the load-out of the MAD-5D ''Marauder'', the B variant utilizes an 340-rated [[XL Engine]] to free up the weight to carry a [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher in the left-torso, supported with three tons of reloads, while swapping the torso-mounted ER PPC for a Large Pulse Laser, retaining the arm-mounted ER PPC and Medium Pulse Laser pods unchanged. Much like the MAD-5D, four jump jets enhance its mobility with the remaining weight devoted to sixteen tons of standard armor and twenty-four double heat sinks.<ref name=MWO/>
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*;MAD-IIC-C : Somewhat of a refined Clan interpretation of the MAD-5M ''Marauder'', the C variant carries an 340-rated XL Engine to free up the weight to carry three Large Pulse Lasers - two in the right arm, in in the left, supported by two arm-mounted Medium Pulse lasers and right torso-mounted LB 10-X [[Autocannon]] supplied with two tons of reloads. Mounting only nineteen double heat sinks, a shell of thirteen tons Ferro-Fibrous armor protect the MAD-IIC-C while four jump jets give it improved agility on the battlefield.<ref name=MWO/>
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*;MAD-IIC-D : Seemingly inspired by the ''Marauder IIC'' 7,  the somewhat slower D variant is built around a 255-rated XL Engine, carrying Gauss Rifle and Streak SRM-4 launcher in each arm, supported by a head-mounted ER Small Laser and right torso-mounted Large Pulse Laser. The maximum amount of standard armor its Endo Steel frame can carry, a Targeting Computer and an ECM Suite ensure the MAC-IIC-D has every opportunity to use every one of its five tons of Gauss rounds and two of Streak reloads.<ref name=MWO/>
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*;MAD-IIC-S : A customized variant of the ''Marauder IIC'', the ''Scorch'' mounts a Large Pulse Laser and [[Ultra AC/5]] in each arm supported by four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers split between each side torso. Twelve tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect ''Scorch'' and the two-tons each of Streak and [[Ultra Autocannon]] ammo and fifteen double heat-sinks it carries.<ref name=MWO/>
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Marauder IIC
Marauder IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Albion MMA Complex
Olivetti Weaponry[1]
Gorton, Kingsley & Thorpe Enterprises[1]
Production Year 2828[2]
Model Standard
Class Assault
Cost 9,913,533 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 85 tons
Chassis Type SA-85O Light
Armor Forging MD4 11-1/2 tons Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Consolidated 340 Fusion
Communications System Unknown
Targeting Tracking System Unknown
Heat Sinks 21 Double Heat Sinks
Speed 65 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,217
BV (2.0) 2,680[3]


Description

One of the most notable IIC BattleMechs, the Marauder IIC is based upon one of the most iconic 'Mechs in existence, the Marauder.

Touted as one of the most effective 'Mechs of all time, the Marauder saw wide usage during the Star League era by all the Great Houses. The design was also much favored by both the Star League Defense Force's Regular and Royal unit as well as its famed Gunslingers, with many examples taken on Operation EXODUS. Though the belief that the Marauder was a precursor to a new 'Mech design paradigm obliterated in the Inner Sphere by the Succession Wars, in the same year as the Second Succession War broke out the Clans developed an advanced refit of the venerable design later dubbed the Marauder IIC, utilizing technology already far in advance of that rapidly disappearing in the Successor States.[4]

It is to the credit of its original engineers that no production variants of the Marauder IIC appeared until a wellspring of new technology emerged in the 3050s and '60s, with Clan Star Adder introducing a visually refreshed model carrying the then-newly developed Heavy Lasers that quickly spread to the Cloud Cobras, Goliath Scorpions, Snow Ravens, Blood Spirits and Diamond Sharks. [5] The efforts of the mercantile Sharks would result in the further spread of the design to the Inner Sphere-based Invading Clans, followed by Clans Jade Falcon and Ghost Bear introducing new Marauder IIC variants and constructing new productions lines for them on Sudeten and Satalice respectively during the Word of Blake Jihad.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

As with the Warhammer IIC, the Marauder IIC is ten-tons heavier than its Inner Sphere progenitor, pushing it into the assault weight class, but otherwise the design matches the original's ground speed through the use of a 340-rated standard Fusion Engine. Though both designs carry eleven and half tons of armor, the Marauder IIC's use of more advanced Ferro-Fibrous plating gives it superior protection, with an Endo Steel frame freeing up weight. While structurally the Marauder IIC appears to offer little advantage over the LosTech refitted Marauders introduced by the Successor States, the blatant superiority of Clan weaponry allows the design to pound its opponents to pieces in short order.[4]

Built around the Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon, one of the most powerful weapons in the Clan arsenal, the Marauder IIC's weapon layout is typical of the standard Marauder, each pod-like forearm carrying an ER PPC paired with Medium Pulse Lasers. Where the Marauder IIC differs is with its torso weaponry, replacing the top-mounted autocannon and its vulnerable ammunition-feed linkage with another ER PPC, and adding a brace of four ER Small Lasers. Twenty-one double heat sinks keep heat levels manageable, with an enterprising MechWarrior able to use volley fire to keep up a steady barrage of fire.[4]

Variants

  • Marauder IIC
    In order to humiliate Clan Blood Spirit, Clan Star Adder upgraded their second-line forces and used them to retaliate against that Clan's interference in their Absorption of Clan Burrock. Part of this upgrade was the Marauder IIC 2, Adder scientists adding two tons of armor bringing its armor to eighteen and a half tons of armor almost as much as the Atlas, retaining the Medium Pulse Lasers but exchanging the PPCs and small lasers for two Series 4D-2 Heavy Large Lasers and an dorsal mounted Series XIV ER Large Laser. The result is a hard-hitting design that is most effective at close range. In order to help the 'Mech get to close range, it includes four Guld Mk. III jump jets that are capable of vaulting the 'Mech up to 120 meters in a single bound. Three extra heat sinks enable the firing of all the close-range weapons. The weight left over was used in the form of an additional ton of armor.[5] BV (1.0) = 2,244 [6], BV (2.0) = 2,358[7]
  • Marauder IIC
    The IIC 3 is another variant created by Clan Star Adder, but they did not hoard this one all for themselves. Similar to the original, It adds one and a half tons of armor to its torso and mounts an ER PPC in each arm, two ER Small Lasers, and it also includes an torso-mounted ATM 12. Three tons of ammunition allow flexibility in ammo selection.[5] [8]. BV (1.0) = 2,271 [8], BV (2.0) = 2,445[9]
  • Marauder IIC
    Developed by Gorton, Kingsley & Thorpe Enterprises in 3070 to fill the Ghost Bear touman's appetite for the Marauder IIC after a shadow trade war with the Diamond Sharks cut-off supply, this variant mounts two of the largest weapon now available to the Clans in its arms, the HAG 40. Nine tons of ammunition supply these mammoth guns, while sixteen and a half tons of armor protects the 'Mech. The inclusion of the HAGs only allowed for three jump jets to be included, meaning that the IIC 4 can leap up to 90 meters. Even with only ten double heat sinks, the IIC 4 has no heat concerns. [10] [1] BV (2.0) = 3,447[11]
  • Marauder IIC
    Manufactured by the Jade Falcons from 3077 onward on a Sudeten-based production line adjacent to that of the Turkina, the IIC 5 is similar to the IIC 3, its arms carrying paired Type DDS "Kingston" ER PPCs for anti-'Mech duty and Tau-II AP Gauss Rifles keep infantry at bay. Reminiscent of Star League Marauders GM Whirlwind, a HAG 20 sits in the dorsal assembly along with two tons of ammunition. Nineteen double heat sinks keep the 'Mech's heat levels totally under control.[10] [1] BV (2.0) = 2,386[12]
  • Marauder IIC
    Another Jade Falcon built variation first appearing in 3081, the arms of this version feature a Gauss Rifle its right and an LB 10-X AC in its left supported by ER Medium Lasers and a dorsal mounted Heavy Large Laser. Its loadout made possible by an XL Engine, the Marauder IIC 6 also mounts six Improved Jump Jets, which provide an interesting surprise for the largely Clan Wolf forces that face it.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,646[13]
  • Marauder IIC
    Developed following the poor staying power of the Marauder IIC 4 and inspired by the Viking, this Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe-produced variant of the Marauder IIC was introduced in 3081 and uses a Targeting Computer to guide a HAG 30, Gauss Rifle, and Large and Small Pulse Lasers. A Streak SRM-4 mounted in each arm keeps battle armor at bay. An ECM Suite jams enemy targeting systems. To make room for all the weaponry a smaller 255-rated XL engine is used, dropping the top speed of the 'Mech to about 55 km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,843 [1]
  • Marauder IIC
    Introduced back in 3025 but unknown to Inner Sphere intelligence forces until the Jihad era, this older version adds two tons of armor to its torso and moves the ER PPC found in the left arm to the torso, and fills the freed space with an extra Medium Pulse Laser. The left torso also houses an ER Small Laser and an LRM-10 with a ton of ammunition. The right arm retains the ER PPC, Medium Pulse Laser of the original Marauder IIC, but replaces the ER Small Lasers with an extra Medium Pulse Laser in the center and right torsos. Ferro-Fibrous Armor provides protection. BV (2.0) = 2,554[14]

Apocrypha Variants

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants presented here were introduced in MechWarrior Online, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

  • MAD-IIC-A 
    A modern Clan take on the classic Succession Wars era MAR-3R Marauder, the A variant retains the arm-mounted weaponry of the standard Marauder IIC, removing the torso-mounted ER PPC and ER Small Lasers in exchange for a LB 5-X AC in its right torso supplied with single ton of ammo.[15]
  • MAD-IIC-B 
    In many respects mirroring the load-out of the MAD-5D Marauder, the B variant utilizes an 340-rated XL Engine to free up the weight to carry a Streak SRM-2 launcher in the left-torso, supported with three tons of reloads, while swapping the torso-mounted ER PPC for a Large Pulse Laser, retaining the arm-mounted ER PPC and Medium Pulse Laser pods unchanged. Much like the MAD-5D, four jump jets enhance its mobility with the remaining weight devoted to sixteen tons of standard armor and twenty-four double heat sinks.[15]
  • MAD-IIC-C 
    Somewhat of a refined Clan interpretation of the MAD-5M Marauder, the C variant carries an 340-rated XL Engine to free up the weight to carry three Large Pulse Lasers - two in the right arm, in in the left, supported by two arm-mounted Medium Pulse lasers and right torso-mounted LB 10-X Autocannon supplied with two tons of reloads. Mounting only nineteen double heat sinks, a shell of thirteen tons Ferro-Fibrous armor protect the MAD-IIC-C while four jump jets give it improved agility on the battlefield.[15]
  • MAD-IIC-D 
    Seemingly inspired by the Marauder IIC 7, the somewhat slower D variant is built around a 255-rated XL Engine, carrying Gauss Rifle and Streak SRM-4 launcher in each arm, supported by a head-mounted ER Small Laser and right torso-mounted Large Pulse Laser. The maximum amount of standard armor its Endo Steel frame can carry, a Targeting Computer and an ECM Suite ensure the MAC-IIC-D has every opportunity to use every one of its five tons of Gauss rounds and two of Streak reloads.[15]
  • MAD-IIC-S 
    A customized variant of the Marauder IIC, the Scorch mounts a Large Pulse Laser and Ultra AC/5 in each arm supported by four Streak SRM-6 launchers split between each side torso. Twelve tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect Scorch and the two-tons each of Streak and Ultra Autocannon ammo and fifteen double heat-sinks it carries.[15]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 284-285 "Project Phoenix - Clan 'Mech - Marauder IIC 7"
  2. MUL online date for the Marauder IIC
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 281
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 110-111 "Clan 'Mechs - Inner Sphere Refits - Marauder IIC"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, pp. 72-73 "Marauder IIC 2"
  6. Record Sheets: 3067, p.223
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 282
  8. 8.0 8.1 Record Sheets: 3067, p.224
  9. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 283
  10. 10.0 10.1 BattleCorps Marauder IIC 4 Milspec Article
  11. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 284
  12. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 285
  13. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 286
  14. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 189
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 MechWarrior Online - Marauder IIC Sale Page

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