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*3x[[Medium Laser]]s | *3x[[Medium Laser]]s | ||
| − | *1x[[Small | + | *1x[[Small Laser]] |
|BV (1.0)=633 | |BV (1.0)=633 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Mongoose'' [[BattleMech]] was introduced in [[2660]] as a deep recon 'Mech and a direct competitor (and hopeful replacement) for the [[Locust]]. As the Mech reached [[SLDF]] units though, it was found that the [[Beagle Active Probe]] on the ''Mongoose'' gave it extremely good command and control features that endeared it to light 'Mech command lances and led to the ''Mongoose'' becoming a front line unit on the battlefields of the [[Star League]]. In just eight years the ''Mongoose'' was the standard issue command 'Mech for recon lances. | + | The '''''Mongoose''''' [[BattleMech]] was introduced in [[2660]] as a deep recon 'Mech and a direct competitor (and hopeful replacement) for the ''[[Locust]]''. As the Mech reached [[SLDF]] units though, it was found that the [[Beagle Active Probe]] on the ''Mongoose'' gave it extremely good command and control features that endeared it to light 'Mech command lances and led to the ''Mongoose'' becoming a front line unit on the battlefields of the [[Star League]]. In just eight years the ''Mongoose'' was the standard issue command 'Mech for recon lances. |
| − | The Kell/D Chassis used for the ''Mongoose'' uses [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques, | + | The Kell/D Chassis used for the ''Mongoose'' uses [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques that, combined with the use of an all energy weapon armament and standard engine, makes the ''Mongoose'' a very sturdy and hard to kill machine. |
==Armamant== | ==Armamant== | ||
| − | The weaponry of the ''Mongoose'' consists of three Sorenstein [[Medium Laser]]s and one Starflash Plus [[Small | + | The weaponry of the ''Mongoose'' consists of three Sorenstein [[Medium Laser]]s and one Starflash Plus [[Small Laser]]. This light laser array, while not as deadly as most pilots would prefer, is typical of light 'Mechs and makes the ''Mongoose'' a highly independent unit that does not need to rely on a supply chain of ammunition for its survival when on recon duties. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *MON-67 - The MON-67 is the downgraded version of the MON-66 ''Mongoose''. The MON-67 removes the [[Beagle Active Probe]] and replaces the Endo Steel Structure with a standard structure. The | + | *MON-67 - The MON-67 is the downgraded version of the MON-66 ''Mongoose''. The MON-67 removes the [[Beagle Active Probe]] and replaces the Endo Steel Structure with a standard structure. The armor has been downgraded to standard plate armor. To keep the same level of protection as before, half a ton of armor has been added to the ''Mongoose''. BV (1.0) = 612, BV (2.0) = 741 |
| − | *MON-76 - The MON-76 is | + | |
| + | *MON-68 - This variant replaces the active probe with an [[SRM-2]] as they were difficult to come by during the [[Succession Wars]] In order to make this possible a half ton of armor has been replaced. BV = ??? | ||
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| + | *MON-70 - Another variant that replaced the sometimes difficult to repair probe, the 70 also removes the Small Laser with a pair of [[Flamer]]s. BV = ??? | ||
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| + | *MON-76 - The MON-76 is an upgrade of the ''Mongoose''. The original electronics, weapons, engine, and cooling system have been stripped from the chassis and a complete rebuild of the 'Mech has occurred. As far as the engine, the original Nissan 200 was replaced with an [[ExtraLight]] version and includes a [[MASC]] system allowing for incredible bursts of speed. Next, the standard heat sinks originally found on the 'Mech were replaced with double strength units. The original [[Beagle Active Probe]] was replaced with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to allow the ''Mongoose'' to interfere in enemy electronics and, finally, the original [[Medium Laser]]s have been replaced with [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 724, BV (2.0) = 819 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade]] | ||
*[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]] | *[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 2750]] | *[[Technical Readout: 2750]] | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:20 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:20 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]] | [[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Scout BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Scout BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 19:55, 10 April 2008
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| Mongoose | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Diplan 'Mechyards of Ozawa |
| Model | MON-66 |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Kell/D Endo Steel |
| Armor | Mitchell GA3 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 633 |
| BV (2.0) | 763 |
Contents
Description
The Mongoose BattleMech was introduced in 2660 as a deep recon 'Mech and a direct competitor (and hopeful replacement) for the Locust. As the Mech reached SLDF units though, it was found that the Beagle Active Probe on the Mongoose gave it extremely good command and control features that endeared it to light 'Mech command lances and led to the Mongoose becoming a front line unit on the battlefields of the Star League. In just eight years the Mongoose was the standard issue command 'Mech for recon lances.
The Kell/D Chassis used for the Mongoose uses Endo Steel construction techniques that, combined with the use of an all energy weapon armament and standard engine, makes the Mongoose a very sturdy and hard to kill machine.
Armamant
The weaponry of the Mongoose consists of three Sorenstein Medium Lasers and one Starflash Plus Small Laser. This light laser array, while not as deadly as most pilots would prefer, is typical of light 'Mechs and makes the Mongoose a highly independent unit that does not need to rely on a supply chain of ammunition for its survival when on recon duties.
Variants
- MON-67 - The MON-67 is the downgraded version of the MON-66 Mongoose. The MON-67 removes the Beagle Active Probe and replaces the Endo Steel Structure with a standard structure. The armor has been downgraded to standard plate armor. To keep the same level of protection as before, half a ton of armor has been added to the Mongoose. BV (1.0) = 612, BV (2.0) = 741
- MON-68 - This variant replaces the active probe with an SRM-2 as they were difficult to come by during the Succession Wars In order to make this possible a half ton of armor has been replaced. BV = ???
- MON-70 - Another variant that replaced the sometimes difficult to repair probe, the 70 also removes the Small Laser with a pair of Flamers. BV = ???
- MON-76 - The MON-76 is an upgrade of the Mongoose. The original electronics, weapons, engine, and cooling system have been stripped from the chassis and a complete rebuild of the 'Mech has occurred. As far as the engine, the original Nissan 200 was replaced with an ExtraLight version and includes a MASC system allowing for incredible bursts of speed. Next, the standard heat sinks originally found on the 'Mech were replaced with double strength units. The original Beagle Active Probe was replaced with a Guardian ECM Suite to allow the Mongoose to interfere in enemy electronics and, finally, the original Medium Lasers have been replaced with Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 724, BV (2.0) = 819