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As a drone the ''Lich'' is subject to electronic warfare systems. To prevent problems an [[Angel ECM Suite]] is installed in the head. Room for this system was found by using a Small Cockpit. The two side torsos each mount a single [[Light Gauss Rifle]] and a [[Clan]]-spec [[ER Large Laser]]. These weapons have similar firing ranges, and can hit targets at an impressive range. The Light Gauss Rifles only have a single ton of ammunition each, however, which can limit their usefulness.<ref name=pg12/> | As a drone the ''Lich'' is subject to electronic warfare systems. To prevent problems an [[Angel ECM Suite]] is installed in the head. Room for this system was found by using a Small Cockpit. The two side torsos each mount a single [[Light Gauss Rifle]] and a [[Clan]]-spec [[ER Large Laser]]. These weapons have similar firing ranges, and can hit targets at an impressive range. The Light Gauss Rifles only have a single ton of ammunition each, however, which can limit their usefulness.<ref name=pg12/> | ||
− | Protecting against Gauss Rifle explosions are two torso-mounted [[CASE II]] systems. To allow the ''Lich'' to hang in the fight even after sustaining damage, Clan-built [[Harjel II]] repair systems are installed in the three torso locations. These systems effectively "regenerate" small amounts of armor damage.<ref name=pg12/> | + | Protecting against Gauss Rifle explosions are two torso-mounted [[CASE II]] systems. To allow the ''Lich'' to hang in the fight even after sustaining damage, Clan-built [[HarJel|Harjel II]] repair systems are installed in the three torso locations. These systems effectively "regenerate" small amounts of armor damage.<ref name=pg12/> |
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− | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' |
− | [[Category:90 ton BattleMechs | + | [[Category:90 ton BattleMechs]] |
− | [[Category:BattleMechs | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
− | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere BattleMechs]] |
− | + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | |
− | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] |
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[[Category: Drones]] | [[Category: Drones]] |
Revision as of 08:21, 6 June 2019
Lich | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | RAF Manufacturing Center Providence |
Model | UABM-2R |
Class | Assault |
Introduced | 3140[1] |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
Mass | 90 tons |
Chassis | Endo-Composite |
Armor | |
Engine | 270XL |
Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 1,719[2] |
Contents
Description
The Lich drone assault 'Mech was designed by the Word of Blake but wasn't fielded until the Republic of the Sphere enacted their Fortress Protocols. As a drone, the Lich is intended to provide direct fire support for Republic units without risking soldiers. The Endo-Composite skeleton is protected by seventeen tons of armor, allowing the Lich to remain in a fight after taking a massive amount of damage. The fact that the Lich uses a Small Cockpit allows more room in the head, which offers its own benefits.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
As a drone the Lich is subject to electronic warfare systems. To prevent problems an Angel ECM Suite is installed in the head. Room for this system was found by using a Small Cockpit. The two side torsos each mount a single Light Gauss Rifle and a Clan-spec ER Large Laser. These weapons have similar firing ranges, and can hit targets at an impressive range. The Light Gauss Rifles only have a single ton of ammunition each, however, which can limit their usefulness.[2]
Protecting against Gauss Rifle explosions are two torso-mounted CASE II systems. To allow the Lich to hang in the fight even after sustaining damage, Clan-built Harjel II repair systems are installed in the three torso locations. These systems effectively "regenerate" small amounts of armor damage.[2]
Variants
There are no known Lich variants, but weapons swaps should be fairly straightforward thanks to a Mercury-style modular weapons mounting system.[2]
Design Quirks
The UABM-2R has the following Design Quirks:[2]