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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
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|image=UABM-2R Lich.jpg
|name=Lich
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|name=''Lich''
|manufacturer=RAF Manufacturing Center Providence
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|manufacturer=[[RAF Manufacturing Center Providence]]
 
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|production year=
 
|model=UABM-2R
 
|model=UABM-2R
 
|introduced=[[3140]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7385/lich-uabm-2r MUL Profile for ''Lich'']</ref>  
 
|introduced=[[3140]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7385/lich-uabm-2r MUL Profile for ''Lich'']</ref>  
|class=Assault
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|Tech Base=mixed
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|mech type=battlemech
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|feet=4
 
|cost=
 
|cost=
 
|mass=90
 
|mass=90
 
|chassis= [[Endo-Composite]]
 
|chassis= [[Endo-Composite]]
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|armor= [[Standard Armor]]
|engine=270XL
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|engine=[[XL engine|270XL]]
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|comsys= Unspecified
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|T&T= Unspecified
 
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
 
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
 
|speed=54
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Lich''''' 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.<ref name=pg12/>  
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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 [[standard 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.<ref name=pg12/>  
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==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.<ref name=pg12/>
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As a drone the ''Lich'' is vulnerable 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/>
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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/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
There are no known ''Lich'' variants, but weapons swaps should be fairly straightforward thanks to a ''[[Mercury]]''-style modular weapons mounting system.<ref name=pg12/>
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There are no known ''Lich'' variants, but weapons swaps should be fairly straightforward thanks to a ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]''-style modular weapons mounting system.<ref name=pg12/>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 11 March 2024

Lich
Lich
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 Standard Armor
Engine 270XL
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Heat Sinks 10 Double Heat Sinks
Speed 54 km/h
Armament
BV (2.0) 1,719[2]


Description[edit]

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 standard 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[edit]

As a drone the Lich is vulnerable 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[edit]

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[edit]

The UABM-2R has the following Design Quirks:[2]

References[edit]

  1. MUL Profile for Lich
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 12

Bibliography[edit]