Clint IIC

Clint IIC
Clint IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Clan Snow Raven Industrial Complex Chi
Production Year 2842[1]
Model Standard
Class Medium
Cost 7,012,880 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 40 tons
Chassis SR 2830/b
Armor Forging C629/j
Engine Type 81 Fusion 240 XL engine
Communications System Raldon R1
Targeting Tracking System Sloane 220 Lockover System
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks
Speed 97 km/h
Jump Jets Andoran Model JJII
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,176[2]
BV (2.0) 1,395[3][4]


Description

When General Aleksandr Kerensky led most of the Star League Defense Force into exile in 2784, they brought prototypes of the Clint BattleMech with them. After the annihilation of Clan Wolverine, Clan Snow Raven revisited these prototypes and was able to begin mass-production of the 'Mech in 2830 and introduced them in 2842[5]. They ensured that it kept up with advances in Clan technology, eventually becoming the design that is now known as the Clint IIC. Production ceased in 2917, and in the late thirtieth century, the Ravens decided to decommission many less-effective designs of all sorts. It seemed fortuitous, then, when Clan Blood Spirit offered to trade some of their WarShips to the Ravens in exchange for ground units. The Ravens were only too happy to get rid of vehicles that were going to be stockpiled anyways, so many Clint IICs found their way into Clan Blood Spirit, but most of them were subsequently destroyed during the Spirits' conflict with the Adders and Burrocks. The waning fortunes of the Clint IIC were reversed in 3052, when the Ravens restarted production of the 'Mech to trade to the invading Clans for resources from the Inner Sphere.[3]

Weapons and Equipment

This speedy medium 'Mech is armed with a Type KOV LB 10-X AC and a pair of Series 2d ER medium lasers. This makes the Clint IIC an effective light 'Mech killer. It is capable of ranging far beyond supply lines thanks to its four tons of ammunition, though it only uses 10 single heat sinks and seven tons of standard armor.[3]

Variants

  • Clint IIC
    Developed during the Jihad in 3073[5], the Clint IIC 2 was fitted with an all-energy weapons configuration. The 'Mech mounts five medium pulse lasers divided amongst its center torso, left torso, and right arm; one in each of the torso locations, and the remaining three in the arm. This variant has been provided eight improved jump jets to greatly enhance its mobility in tactical situations. To cope with the new levels of heat, 10 double heat sinks are used instead of the single versions. Additionally, an ECM suite has been allocated to the head. Lastly, ferro-fibrous armor now protects the design in place of the original standard armor. BV (2.0) = 1,890[6]

Custom Variants

Design Quirks

The Clint IIC is subject to the following Design Quirk:[8]

Related BattleMechs

  • Clint - Original Inner Sphere version.

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Clint IIC
  2. Combat Operations, p. 117
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 150-151, "Clint IIC 'Mech Profile"
  4. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 227
  5. 5.0 5.1 Master Unit List, "Clint IIC introduction date"
  6. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 228, "Clint IIC's Jihad variant".
  7. Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy, pp. 14 "Clint IIC 2L Leia"
  8. BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Clint IIC Entry.

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