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{{otheruses|the upgraded Clan BattleMech|other uses|UrbanMech (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Urbanmechiic.jpg
 
|image=Urbanmechiic.jpg
|name=''UrbanMech IIC''
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|name=UrbanMech IIC
|manufacturer=[[Beta Plant 2W]]
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|manufacturer=[[Beta Plant 2W]] ([[Clan Coyote]])
 
|model=
 
|model=
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|class=Light
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|techbase=Clan
 
|feet=biped
 
|feet=biped
 
|mass=30
 
|mass=30
|cost= 1,830,725 [[C-bill]]s
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|cost= 1,456,325 C-bills
|Tech Base=Clan
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
 
|production year=2849
 
|production year=2849
 
|year reference=<ref name=MUL>''UrbanMech IIC'', "UrbanMech IIC introduction dates"</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref name=MUL>''UrbanMech IIC'', "UrbanMech IIC introduction dates"</ref>
 
|chassis=[[Essay: BattleMech Technology#Standard Internals|Mk. VI Standard Light Chassis]]
 
|chassis=[[Essay: BattleMech Technology#Standard Internals|Mk. VI Standard Light Chassis]]
|armor= [[Forging ZK11]]
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|armor=[[Standard Armor|Forging ZK11 Standard]]
|engine=[[Model XT4 90]]
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|engine=[[Fusion Engine|Clan Model XT4 Standard (90)]]
 
|comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]]
 
|comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]]
|T&T=[[HT9]]
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|T&T=[[HT9 TTS]]
|heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s
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|heat sinks=10
 
|speed=54
 
|speed=54
|jumpjets=[[Light Series Mk. II]]
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|jumpjets=[[Clan Light Series Mk. II]]
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
* 1x [[UAC/10]]
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*1x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]
* 1x [[ER small laser]]
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*1x [[Extended Range Small Laser|ER Small Laser]]
 
|BV (1.0)=737<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 117</ref>
 
|BV (1.0)=737<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 117</ref>
|BV (2.0)=798<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 144–145: "UrbanMech IIC Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 211</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=798<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 144-145, "UrbanMech IIC Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 211</ref>
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''UrbanMech IIC''''' is a [[Clan]] [[IIC]]-style upgrade of the original ''[[UrbanMech]]'', which [[Clan Coyote]] technicians reworked this venerable design at around the same time as the development of the [[OmniMech]] during the [[Golden Century]]. They studied battle data from as far back as the [[Amaris Civil War]] and used this research as the basis for their upgrades. They apparently decided that the ''UrbanMech'', known as the ''Urbie'' to its fans and detractors alike, did not need much reworking, as simply upgrading much of the equipment and technology to Clan standards was sufficient. With these upgrades they were able to increase the 'Mech's ground speed by nearly 50%, and improve its jumping capacity to 90 meters, though they did not change the six tons of [[standard armor]] or the 10 [[single heat sink]]s. While the Coyotes field the most ''UrbanMech IIC''s, the 'Mechs are also fielded by the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]], [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellions]], and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]].<ref name=TRO3060/>
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The '''''UrbanMech IIC''''' is a [[Clan]] [[IIC]]-style upgrade of the original ''[[UrbanMech]]''. Around the same time as the development of the [[OmniMech]] during the [[Golden Century]], [[Clan Coyote]] technicians reworked this venerable design. They studied battle data from as far back as the [[Amaris Civil War]] and used this research as the basis for their upgrades. They apparently decided that the ''UrbanMech'' (known as the ''Urbie'' to its fans and detractors alike) did not need much reworking, as they simply upgraded the autocannon to a Type 9 [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] and the [[Small Laser]] to a Series 1 [[Extended Range Small Laser]]. The more advanced Clan technology allowed the technicians to increase the [['Mech]]'s speed by fifty percent and improve its jumping capacity to 90 meters, though they did not change the six tons of standard armor or the ten standard [[heat sink]]s. While the Coyotes field the most ''UrbanMech IIC''s, the 'Mechs are also fielded by the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellions]], and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]].<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Designed as a cheap, efficient urban combat vehicle, the ''UrbanMech IIC'' improves upon its predecessor by utilizing a [[Type 9]] [[UAC/10]] that allows the 'Mech's main gun to fire twice as fast as the old version, though the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must still watch ammo consumption carefully. The [[Series 1]] [[ER small laser]] is a backup weapon that allows the design to stay in the fight after its ammunition has run out.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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Designed as a cheap, efficient urban combat vehicle, the ''UrbanMech IIC'' improves upon its predecessor by utilizing an [[Ultra AC/10]] that allows the 'Mech's main gun to fire twice as fast as the old version, though the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must still watch ammo consumption carefully. The [[ER Small Laser]] is a backup weapon that allows the design to stay in the fight after its ammunition has run out.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; ''UrbanMech IIC'' 2 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3070]]<ref name=MUL/>, the ''UrbanMech IIC'' 2 swaps the [[UAC/10]] and [[ER small laser]] for a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition and a [[flamer]]. BV (2.0) = 855<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 212: "UrbanMech IIC 2"</ref>
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*;''UrbanMech IIC'' 2 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3070]]<ref name=MUL/>, the UrbanMech IIC 2 swaps the [[autocannon]] and laser for a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with 2 tons of ammunition and a [[Flamer]]. BV (2.0) = 855<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 212, "UrbanMech IIC 2".</ref>
 
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
{{ApocryphalContentStart}}
 
 
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
*; UM-IIC ''Hashké'' : Themed around its creator, Clan Coyote and based on the UrbanMech IIC standard variant, the Hashké mounts two Machine Guns in its right arm with a ton of ammo in the head. To deliver a punch, it utilizes a Clan Ultra Autocannon/20 in its right arm with three tons of ammunition. For backup, it mounts three ER Micro Lasers in the left arm. It mounts one Jump Jet for maneuverability along with ten double heat sinks.<ref name=MWO-UMIIC>''MechWarrior Online'' UrbanMech IIC Battlepass</ref>
 
 
 
*; UM-IIC-2 ''Abbadon'' : Based on the UrbanMech IIC-2 variant, the Abbadon carries four ER Small Lasers: two in the left arm, one in the left torso and one in the center torso. It carries a HAG/30 for brawling in the right arm with two and a half tons of ammunition. It has one jump jet and ten double heat sinks.<ref name=MWO-UMIIC>''MechWarrior Online'' UrbanMech IIC Battlepass</ref>
 
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
 
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''UrbanMech IIC'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95: "Design Quirk Table"</ref>
 
* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
 
* [[No/Minimal Arms]]
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[UrbanMech]]'' - This mech was taken by the Exodus Fleet and was upgraded with Clan Technology.
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*''[[UrbanMech]]''
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Urbanmechiic.jpg|Original ''UrbanMech IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
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Image:CCG Mercenaries UrbanMech IIC.jpg|''UrbanMech IIC'' in Motion
Image:CCG Mercenaries UrbanMech IIC.jpg|''UrbanMech IIC'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]]
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[[Category: IIC]]
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[[Category:MekTek BattleMechs]]

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