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| − | The '''''Icarus II''''' was the first homegrown [[BattleMech]] design to be mass-produced by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Icarus II'' was actually the third League 'Mech, after the prototype ''Icarus'' and the ''[[Hector (BattleMech)|Hector]]''. In [[ | + | The '''''Icarus II''''' was the first homegrown [[BattleMech]] design to be mass-produced by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Icarus II'' was actually the third League 'Mech, after the prototype ''Icarus'' and the ''[[Hector (BattleMech)|Hector]]''. In [[2518]], once [[Corean Enterprises]] was comfortable with the technology, they went back to the ''Icarus'' and upgraded it with [[jump jet]]s. They felt that it was a substantial enough change that it required adding "II" to the moniker. The last factory producing the ''Icarus II'' was destroyed during the [[Production Ceased::First Succession War]]. Despite that, a handful survived the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name=TRO3075/> |
The ''Icarus II'' was originally designed as a speedy striker to compliment the ''[[Mackie]]'' and [[combat vehicle]]s with a similar speed profile. Though 64 km/h may not sound fast, in the 25th century it was, especially with jump jets that allowed it to leap up to 120 meters. Seven and a half tons of armor was deemed adequate for the job.<ref name=TRO3075 /> | The ''Icarus II'' was originally designed as a speedy striker to compliment the ''[[Mackie]]'' and [[combat vehicle]]s with a similar speed profile. Though 64 km/h may not sound fast, in the 25th century it was, especially with jump jets that allowed it to leap up to 120 meters. Seven and a half tons of armor was deemed adequate for the job.<ref name=TRO3075 /> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;ICR-1X : The original prototype ''Icarus'' was developed in [[2470]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 14</ref><ref name=ED/><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 4</ref> and used primitive equipment and lacked jump jets. It had a [[Large Laser]] to complement the Small Laser. Two [[SRM-2]]s and twin [[Machine Gun]]s could prove devastating to conventional troops. Only six of these were ever produced and they are all long gone.<ref name=TRO3075 /> The [[Primitive Technology|primitive]] engine drove it to a maximum of 64 km/h. Ten and a half tons of [[Primitive Armor]] provided protection.<ref name=XTRO/> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> | + | *;ICR-1X : The original prototype ''Icarus'' was developed in [[Introduction Year::2470]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 14</ref><ref name=ED/><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 4</ref> and used primitive equipment and lacked jump jets. It had a [[Large Laser]] to complement the Small Laser. Two [[SRM-2]]s and twin [[Machine Gun]]s could prove devastating to conventional troops. Only six of these were ever produced and they are all long gone.<ref name=TRO3075 /> The [[Primitive Technology|primitive]] engine drove it to a maximum of 64 km/h. Ten and a half tons of [[Primitive Armor]] provided protection.<ref name=XTRO/> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> |
*;ICR-2S : The 2S is an upgraded design produced in very limited quantities by [[Gilmour MilTech|Gilmour Militech]]. The small manufacturing concern resurrected the design in [[Reintroduction Year::3073]]. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and uses and [[XL Engine]] to reach a top speed of 86 km/h, along with an extra jump jet to reach 150 meters. The autocannon is upgraded to an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] and the two Medium Lasers have been upgraded to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. An extra [[heat sink]] keeps heat in check and extra armor keeps the fragile engine safe. Gilmour Militech produces a mere three of these 'Mechs per year. <ref name=TRO3075 /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 250</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 169</ref> | *;ICR-2S : The 2S is an upgraded design produced in very limited quantities by [[Gilmour MilTech|Gilmour Militech]]. The small manufacturing concern resurrected the design in [[Reintroduction Year::3073]]. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and uses and [[XL Engine]] to reach a top speed of 86 km/h, along with an extra jump jet to reach 150 meters. The autocannon is upgraded to an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] and the two Medium Lasers have been upgraded to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. An extra [[heat sink]] keeps heat in check and extra armor keeps the fragile engine safe. Gilmour Militech produces a mere three of these 'Mechs per year. <ref name=TRO3075 /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 250</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 169</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 4 June 2018
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Corean Enterprises[1] Gilmour MilTech[1] |
| Production Year | 2518[2] |
| Model | ICR-1S |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 2,794,563 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Corean Model 1AA |
| Armor | StarSlab/1 |
| Engine | DAV 160 |
| Communications System | Basix 100 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Corean Calcmaster |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Icarus 81 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ?? |
| BV (2.0) | 869[1][3][4] |
Contents
Description
The Icarus II was the first homegrown BattleMech design to be mass-produced by the Free Worlds League. The Icarus II was actually the third League 'Mech, after the prototype Icarus and the Hector. In 2518, once Corean Enterprises was comfortable with the technology, they went back to the Icarus and upgraded it with jump jets. They felt that it was a substantial enough change that it required adding "II" to the moniker. The last factory producing the Icarus II was destroyed during the First Succession War"First Succession War" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation.. Despite that, a handful survived the Succession Wars.[1]
The Icarus II was originally designed as a speedy striker to compliment the Mackie and combat vehicles with a similar speed profile. Though 64 km/h may not sound fast, in the 25th century it was, especially with jump jets that allowed it to leap up to 120 meters. Seven and a half tons of armor was deemed adequate for the job.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The primary armament of the Icarus II is an Imperator-B Autocannon/10. Though heavy for a medium 'Mech, the autocannon has a good range profile and deals significant damage. It is backed up by a pair of Diverse Optics Type 2 Medium Lasers and a single Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Laser.[1]
Variants
- ICR-1X
- The original prototype Icarus was developed in 2470[5][2][6] and used primitive equipment and lacked jump jets. It had a Large Laser to complement the Small Laser. Two SRM-2s and twin Machine Guns could prove devastating to conventional troops. Only six of these were ever produced and they are all long gone.[1] The primitive engine drove it to a maximum of 64 km/h. Ten and a half tons of Primitive Armor provided protection.[6] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 700[7]
- ICR-2S
- The 2S is an upgraded design produced in very limited quantities by Gilmour Militech. The small manufacturing concern resurrected the design in 3073. It is built on an Endo Steel chassis and uses and XL Engine to reach a top speed of 86 km/h, along with an extra jump jet to reach 150 meters. The autocannon is upgraded to an LB-X Autocannon/10 and the two Medium Lasers have been upgraded to a Medium Pulse Laser. An extra heat sink keeps heat in check and extra armor keeps the fragile engine safe. Gilmour Militech produces a mere three of these 'Mechs per year. [1] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 986[8][9]
- ICR-2R
- This version is used by The Republic of the Sphere. It replaces the autocannon and lasers of the original for two TSEMP Cannons mounted in arms that have been updated to include an Actuator Enhancement System. It also carries a TAG system, but lacks strong backup weaponry.[10]
Design Quirks
The ICR-1X Icarus variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[6]
Gallery
ICR-1X Icarus
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 260-261, "Icarus II Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Era Digest: Age of War, p. 11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 248
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 168
- ↑ TechManual, p. 14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 4
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 249
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 250
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 169
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223