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|manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> | |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> | ||
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| − | [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | [[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 name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|model=MEB-9 | |model=MEB-9 | ||
|cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | |cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
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* 1x [[Snub-nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> | * 1x [[Snub-nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0) = |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref> |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Ebony' | + | 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+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *; MEB-10 : A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL2"/> | + | *; 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]] 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-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-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"/> | + | *; 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-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"/> | + | *; 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== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry | + | The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry</ref> |
* [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Medium)]] | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Medium)]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Ebony]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Ebony]] | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 8 September 2022
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| Ebony | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Majesty Metals and Manufacturing,[1]
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| Production Year | 3081[2] |
| Model | MEB-9 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,460,834 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Majesty MLIX endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Hellespont Light stealth armor[1] |
| Engine | Magna 250 XL engine[1] |
| Communications System | Majesty COMSET with Guardian ECM suite[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Majesty 032-199[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 162[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,012[1][2][3] |
Contents
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.[1]
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.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Ebony's only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted Ceres Arms Thrasher snub-nose PPC.[1] Triple Strength Myomer is also installed, but a 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.[1]
Variants
- MEB-10
- A Capellan variant of the Ebony introduced in 3081,[4] this one swaps out its snub-nose PPC for an ER large laser, while also arming it with a dao-style sword in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,003[5][4]
- 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.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,135[6][7]
- MEB-12
- A straightforward and early TSEMP refit developed in 3118,[8] this third variant replaces the snub-nose PPC with a TSEMP cannon.[9] BV (2.0) = 1,837[10][8]
- 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 3137,[11] also mounts six tons of heat-dissipating armor to deal with hostile plasma and inferno weapons.[9] BV (2.0) = 700[12] or 750[11]
Design Quirks
The Ebony has the following Design Quirks:[13]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 58–59: "MEB-9 Ebony"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Ebony
- ↑ Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 40
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-10 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 84
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 85
- ↑ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-11 variant
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-12 variant
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3145, p. 210: "New Tech, New Upgrades - MEB-12/MEB-13 Ebony"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 79
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-13 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 80
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry