Difference between revisions of "Mongoose II"

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|name=Mongoose II
 
|name=Mongoose II
|manufacturer=[[ComStar]]
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|manufacturer=[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], [[Defiance Industries]] ([[Kwangjong-ni]] annex)
|model=
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|model=MON-266
 
|class=Medium
 
|class=Medium
 
|mass=40
 
|mass=40
 
|chassis=Alshain Type 69-40S
 
|chassis=Alshain Type 69-40S
|armor=Starshield Standard
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|armor=Starshield
 
|engine=320 Pitban XL
 
|engine=320 Pitban XL
|speed=130
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|speed=129
|speed with MASC=173
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|speed with MASC=172
|armament=*1x Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER Large Laser]]
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|armament=*1x[[ER Large Laser]]
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|BV (2.0)=1,000<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 73</ref>
 
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==Description==
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[[Luthien Armor Works]] was working on an upgrade of the ''[[Mongoose]]'' for [[ComStar]] to be a faster and tougher scout [['Mech]]. The chaos on [[Luthien]] forced them to look elsewhere. ComStar financed a refit of an lost [[Rim Worlds Republic]] factory on [[Kwangjong-ni]]. New versions of the ''[[Zeus]]'' and ''[[Banshee]]'' were walking off the line for battlefield testing when [[Word of Blake]] conquered [[Hesperus II]]. Anxious to stay solvent, C-bills paid for the upgrade. In exchange, Defiance sold them sixty-six percent of its production for its first two years.<ref name=TRO72>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 72</ref>
  
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LAW had done most of the work on the chassis, so Defiance turned to [[Nashan Diversified]] to outfit the electronics. The result is the '''''Mongoose II''''', an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support. An impressive suite of electronics, the 'Mech carries a [[Beagle Active Probe]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], [[C3i Computer]], and [[MASC]] that enables it move up to 172 km/h in bursts. A respectable seven tons of armor protects the ''Mongoose II''.<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 72-73</ref>
  
==Description==
 
[[ComStar]] upgraded the old [[Star League]]-era ''[[Mongoose]]'' design to a faster and tougher scout [['Mech]]. The result is the '''''Mongoose II''''', an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support.
 
  
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==Armament==
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The only ranged weapon on the ''Mongoose II'' is its Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER Large Laser]]. The ammo-independent weapon is just as potent at long range as at pointblank. With its quick speed, the ''Mongoose II'' can also close in to use its fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective brawler.<ref name=TRO />
  
==Armament==
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==Variants==
With its quick speed and long-range capability, the ''Mongoose II'' can also close in to use it's fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective scout even at 40 tons.
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* MON-267 - This variant is built using a [[C3 Slave Unit]] so that it can integrate with the C3 systems in use by the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Six and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]] use the ECM Suite to make the 267 a difficult target at range, taking advantage of the long range weapon. A [[Targeting Computer]] makes the laser even more accurate.<ref name=TRO72 />
  
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* MON-268 - A command unit that was still undergoing tests in [[3075]], the 268 trades out the ECM and C3i for a [[C3 Master Computer]]. [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provides increased protection. In order to make room, the ER Large had to be removed, so it is replaced with three Ramtech [[ER Medium Laser]]s guided by a Targeting Computer.<ref name=TRO72 />
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_DFA_114.pdf Rosin Douglas' Dossier]
 
*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_DFA_114.pdf Rosin Douglas' Dossier]
 
*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_DFA_134.pdf Chuck "Tucker" Oles' Dossier]
 
*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/MW_DFA_134.pdf Chuck "Tucker" Oles' Dossier]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3075]], pp. 72-73
  
 
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==Notes==
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[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Comstar BattleMechs]]
 
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[[Category:1000-1501 BV BattleMechs]]

Revision as of 17:40, 2 November 2008

Mongoose II
Mongoose II
Production information
Manufacturer Arc-Royal MechWorks, Defiance Industries (Kwangjong-ni annex)
Model MON-266
Class Medium
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Alshain Type 69-40S
Armor Starshield
Engine 320 Pitban XL
Speed 129 km/h (172 km/h with MASC)
Armament
BV (2.0) 1,000[1]


Description

Luthien Armor Works was working on an upgrade of the Mongoose for ComStar to be a faster and tougher scout 'Mech. The chaos on Luthien forced them to look elsewhere. ComStar financed a refit of an lost Rim Worlds Republic factory on Kwangjong-ni. New versions of the Zeus and Banshee were walking off the line for battlefield testing when Word of Blake conquered Hesperus II. Anxious to stay solvent, C-bills paid for the upgrade. In exchange, Defiance sold them sixty-six percent of its production for its first two years.[2]

LAW had done most of the work on the chassis, so Defiance turned to Nashan Diversified to outfit the electronics. The result is the Mongoose II, an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support. An impressive suite of electronics, the 'Mech carries a Beagle Active Probe, Guardian ECM Suite, C3i Computer, and MASC that enables it move up to 172 km/h in bursts. A respectable seven tons of armor protects the Mongoose II.[3]


Armament

The only ranged weapon on the Mongoose II is its Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Large Laser. The ammo-independent weapon is just as potent at long range as at pointblank. With its quick speed, the Mongoose II can also close in to use its fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective brawler.[3]

Variants

  • MON-267 - This variant is built using a C3 Slave Unit so that it can integrate with the C3 systems in use by the Lyran Alliance. Six and a half tons of Stealth Armor use the ECM Suite to make the 267 a difficult target at range, taking advantage of the long range weapon. A Targeting Computer makes the laser even more accurate.[2]
  • MON-268 - A command unit that was still undergoing tests in 3075, the 268 trades out the ECM and C3i for a C3 Master Computer. Ferro-Fibrous armor provides increased protection. In order to make room, the ER Large had to be removed, so it is replaced with three Ramtech ER Medium Lasers guided by a Targeting Computer.[2]

References

Notes

  1. Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 73
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 72
  3. 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 72-73