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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The ''Ursus II'' is a well rounded 'Mech, where its long range firepower includes an [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IVs]] guided Ten-Tubed Long Range Missile Launcher and Extended Range Large Laser.  As the 'Mech closes in on its target, it can employ is close range weaponry, which includes two  Medium Pulse Lasers, two ER Small Lasers, and a Six-Tubed Streak Short-Range Missile Launcher. Both built-in CASE protected missile launchers are only allotted one ton of ammunition each. To manage the 'Mech's potential heat issues, the ''Ursus II'' uses 13 [[Double Heat Sinks]]. A pilot using the 'Mech must be careful not to overload their heat sinks, having to choose which systems to employ.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 154-155 - Ursus II's Combat systems and heat management systems.</ref>
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The ''Ursus II'' is a well rounded 'Mech. Its long range firepower includes an [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]] guided Ten-Tubed Long Range Missile Launcher and an Extended Range Large Laser.  As the 'Mech closes in on its target, it can employ its close range weaponry, which includes two  Medium Pulse Lasers, two ER Small Lasers, and a Six-Tubed Streak Short-Range Missile Launcher. Both missile launchers are allotted only a single ton of ammunition, though both ammo bins are protected by [[CASE]]. To manage the 'Mech's potential heat issues, the ''Ursus II'' uses 13 [[Double Heat Sinks]]. A pilot using the 'Mech must be careful not to overload their heat sinks, having to choose which systems to employ.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 154-155 - Ursus II's Combat systems and heat management systems.</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==

Revision as of 21:09, 22 April 2013

Ursus II
Ursus II
Production information
Manufacturer Arc-Royal MechWorks
Bergan Industries
Class Medium
Introduced 3078[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Bergan XIV Endo Steel
Armor Royal-7 Standard
Engine Firebox 200 XL
Communications System Garret T10B w/ECM Suite
Targeting Tracking System RCA Instatrac Mark VI w/Artemis IV FCS
Heat Sinks 13 Double heat sinks
Speed 65 km/h
Jump Jets Leaper Model, L5 Improved
Armament

ER Large Laser
LRM 10 w/ ArtIV
2 x Medium Pulse Lasers
Streak SRM 6
2 x ER Small Lasers

BV (2.0) 2,069[2]


Description

The Ursus II is a Clan Medium BattleMech that was jointly developed by Bergan Industries of Alshain and Arc-Royal MechWorks of Arc-Royal. Due to their unique status as being a secured producer of Clan Technology, the Ursus II was built as a means for Bergan Industries to increase influence in a very small market. The Ursus II was first produced in 3078, when early production runs went to units participating in the last phases of the liberation of Terra. The design was seen as a body guard unit, escorting larger, more vital 'Mechs.

Based on the Ghost Bear's second-line Ursus, the design had some considerable changes from the original. The XL Fusion Engine was downgraded to a 200 rated engine, to help lower costs. To make up for its loss in speed, the design was fitted with Improved Jump Jets, which granted more tactical mobility. In its role as a Body Guard unit, the 'Mech employs an ECM Suite. Its hull is protected by 10.5 tons of Standard Armor.[3]

Armament

The Ursus II is a well rounded 'Mech. Its long range firepower includes an Artemis IV guided Ten-Tubed Long Range Missile Launcher and an Extended Range Large Laser. As the 'Mech closes in on its target, it can employ its close range weaponry, which includes two Medium Pulse Lasers, two ER Small Lasers, and a Six-Tubed Streak Short-Range Missile Launcher. Both missile launchers are allotted only a single ton of ammunition, though both ammo bins are protected by CASE. To manage the 'Mech's potential heat issues, the Ursus II uses 13 Double Heat Sinks. A pilot using the 'Mech must be careful not to overload their heat sinks, having to choose which systems to employ.[4]

Variants

  • The Ursus II has no known variants.

Notes

The Ursus II was originally introduced to the Battletech universe by WizKids' MechWarrior: Dark Age collectable miniatures game.

References

  1. Master Unit List, "Ursus II introduction date"
  2. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 155 - Ursus II's BV.
  3. Technical Readout 3085, pp. 154-155 - Ursus II's background and equipment info.
  4. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 154-155 - Ursus II's Combat systems and heat management systems.

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