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Line 1: + {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Ebony.jpg |image=Ebony.jpg − |name=''Ebony'' + |name=Ebony − |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] <br/> [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] − ---- − [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 58–59: "MEB-9 Ebony"</ref> |production year=3081 |production year=3081 − |year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=MEB-9 |model=MEB-9 − |cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + |class=Light − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere + |cost= − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Majesty MLIX]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |chassis=Majesty MLIX Endo Steel − |armor=[[Hellespont Light Stealth]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |armor=[[Stealth Armor|Hellespont Light Stealth]] − |engine=[[Magna 250]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |engine=[[Magna 250 XL]] − |comsys=[[Majesty COMSET]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |comsys=[[Majesty COMSET w/Guardian ECM]] − |T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]] − |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] − |speed=162<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |speed=162 − |armament= 1x [[Snub-nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + |speed with MASC= − |BV (1.0) = + |jumpjets=None − |BV (2.0) = 1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref> + |armament=[[Snub-Nose PPC]] − }} + |BV (1.0)= + |BV (2.0)=1,012<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 59 Ebony's BV(2.0).</ref> + }} + + ==Description== + The '''''Ebony''''' is a Light BattleMech produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]]. − == Description ==+ The design employs 5.5 tons of Stealth Armor and a [[Guardian ECM]] to allow it to move into position to attack its target. A MechWarrior would need to disengage some of its 20 [[Double Heat Sinks]] in order to activate the 'Mech's [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. With the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds up to 170 km/h. − The '''''Ebony''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> − When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58-59 - Ebony's background and equipment information.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Ebony''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted [[Ceres Arms Thrasher]] [[snub-nose PPC]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> [[Triple Strength Myomer]] is also installed, but a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] would need to disengage some of its 10 [[double heat sinks]] in order to quickly activate it; with the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds over 160 km/h. The design employs five-and-a-half tons of [[stealth armor]], powered by a [[Guardian ECM suite]], to both protect and allow it to move into position to attack its target.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> + The ''Ebony's'' only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Thrasher Snub-Nose PPC.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58-59 - Weapon info.</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; MEB-10 : A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]],<ref name="MUL2"/> this one swaps out its [[snub-nose PPC]] for an [[ER large laser]], while also arming it with a [[Dao|''dao''-style]] [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/940/ebony-meb-10/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-10 variant]''</ref> + *MEB-10 - A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'', this one swaps out its Snub-Nose PPC for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]]. The design also has a [[Dao|Dao style]] [[Sword|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58 - Variants - MEB-10 info.</ref> BV (2.0)= 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref> − − *; MEB-11 : The -11 is a second variant produced for the ''Ebony'', which initially was not popular with its pilots. The MEB-11 swaps out the [[snub-nose PPC]] for a [[plasma rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. In order to make room for the rifle's ammunition, the 'Mech's cockpit was downsized to a [[small cockpit]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 85</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/941/ebony-meb-11/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-11 variant]''</ref> − *; MEB-12 : A straightforward and early [[TSEMP]] refit developed in [[Introduction Year::3118]],<ref name="MUL4"/> this third variant replaces the [[snub-nose PPC]] with a [[TSEMP cannon]].<ref name="TRO:3145p210">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 210: "New Tech, New Upgrades - MEB-12/MEB-13 Ebony"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 79</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6942/ebony-meb-12/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-12 variant]''</ref> + *MEB-11 - A second variant produced for the ''Ebony'', which initially was not popular with its pilots. The MEB-11 swaps out the Snub-Nose PPC for a [[Plasma Rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. In order to make room for the Rifle's ammunition, the 'Mech's cockpit was downsized to a [[Small Cockpit]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58 Variants - MEB-11's info.</ref> BV(2.0)= 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 85</ref> − − *; MEB-13 : The removal of the [[Guardian ECM suite]] and use of a downgraded 225-rated [[XL engine]] frees up enough weight to replace the [[snub-nose PPC]] with a captured [[large re-engineered laser]]. This variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3137]],<ref name="MUL5"/> also mounts six tons of [[heat-dissipating armor]] to deal with hostile plasma and inferno weapons.<ref name="TRO:3145p210"/> BV (2.0) = 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 80</ref> or 750<ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6943/ebony-meb-13/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-13 variant]''</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry</ref> − * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Medium)]] ==References== ==References== Line 49:
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|image=Ebony.jpg | |image=Ebony.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Ebony |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] <br/> [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] |
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| − | [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] | ||
|production year=3081 | |production year=3081 | ||
| − | |year reference= <ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|model=MEB-9 | |model=MEB-9 | ||
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|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Majesty MLIX Endo Steel |
| − | |armor=[[Hellespont Light Stealth]] | + | |armor=[[Stealth Armor|Hellespont Light Stealth]] |
| − | |engine=[[Magna 250 | + | |engine=[[Magna 250 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Majesty COMSET | + | |comsys=[[Majesty COMSET w/Guardian ECM]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]] | + | |T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=162 |
| − | |armament= | + | |speed with MASC= |
| − | |BV (1.0) = | + | |jumpjets=None |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,012 | + | |armament=[[Snub-Nose PPC]] |
| − | }} | + | |BV (1.0)= |
| + | |BV (2.0)=1,012<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 59 Ebony's BV(2.0).</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | The '''''Ebony''''' is a Light BattleMech produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]]. | ||
| − | + | The design employs 5.5 tons of Stealth Armor and a [[Guardian ECM]] to allow it to move into position to attack its target. A MechWarrior would need to disengage some of its 20 [[Double Heat Sinks]] in order to activate the 'Mech's [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. With the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds up to 170 km/h. | |
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| − | When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref | + | When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58-59 - Ebony's background and equipment information.</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Ebony'' | + | The ''Ebony's'' only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Thrasher Snub-Nose PPC.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58-59 - Weapon info.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *MEB-10 - A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'', this one swaps out its Snub-Nose PPC for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]]. The design also has a [[Dao|Dao style]] [[Sword|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 58 - Variants - MEB-10 info.</ref> BV (2.0)= 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref> |
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Light BattleMechs|Ebony]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Ebony]] | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs|Ebony]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs|Ebony]] | ||
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[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||