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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image = Mercury II JSTBD.png |
| − | |name=Mercury II | + | |name = ''Mercury II'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Clan Wolverine]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Clan Wolverine]] |
| − | |model=MCY-100 | + | |model = MCY-100 |
| − | |cost= 7,924,513 C- | + | |cost = 7,924,513 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |production year=2823 | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |year reference=<ref>'' | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | + | |production year = 2823 | |
| − | |mass=40 | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |chassis= | + | |mass = 40 |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro- | + | |chassis = Standard |
| − | |engine=280 [[ | + | |armor = [[Ferro-fibrous]] |
| − | |speed=119 | + | |engine = 280-rated [[XL engine]] |
| − | |jumpjets=Unknown | + | |comsys = Unknown with [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
| − | |armament= | + | |T&T = Unknown with [[Beagle active probe]] |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | |speed = 119 |
| − | *2x [[ | + | |jumpjets = Unknown |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,376<ref name=JS148 /> | + | |armament = |
| + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[medium laser]]s | ||
| + | * 2x [[small laser]]s | ||
| + | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,376<ref name=JS148 /> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]] | + | The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]] in [[Introduction Year::2823]] during the [[Clans]]' early years. The fledgling society built this new design around the existing [[Mercury (BattleMech)|''Mercury'']], but upgraded it to make it a more effective combatant at the cost of speed. Since the design was produced in the formative years of the Clans, it uses [[Star League]] technology.<ref name=JS148 /> |
| − | + | [[Clan Coyote]] claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a ''Mercury II'',<ref name=JS148-2>''Betrayal of Ideals'', P. 58: "Asunder"</ref> and the design appears to have inspired in part the ''[[Coyotl]]'', the very first [[OmniMech]].<ref name=TRGCp14>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', pp. 14–15: "Coyotl"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | + | The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II''; the design is built using many lightweight, expensive technologies including seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, 10 [[double heat sink]]s and a 280-rated [[XL engine]]. Despite this, the medium 'Mech is still slower than its lighter antecedent, only managing 119 km/h, though it makes up for that with [[jump jet]]s that enable it to leap up to 210 meters at a time. The inclusion of a [[Beagle active probe]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]] make the 'Mech a capable scout.<ref name=JS148>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 148: "Mercury II Profile"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | Though the ''Mercury II'' is designed to be a scout, it can hold its own in a fight. An [[ER large laser]] gives it a credible ranged threat, while paired [[medium laser]]s and [[small laser]]s make it an effective hunter-killer.<ref name=JS148 /> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Mercury II'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
| + | * [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (CT Medium Laser)]] | ||
| + | * [[Bad Reputation|Bad Reputation (Clan)]] | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Mercury (BattleMech)|''Mercury'']] - The ''Mercury II'' was an enlarged and updated design of the ''Mercury'' which was produced near the end of the first Star League. |
| + | |||
| + | * ''[[Coyotl]]'' - The first [[OmniMech]] reportedly drew inspiration from the ''Mercury II'', with more than a passing visual resemblance.<ref name=TRGCp14/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | + | * ''[[Betrayal of Ideals]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the successor BattleMech design. For other uses, see Mercury.
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| Mercury II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Wolverine |
| Production Year | 2823[1] |
| Model | MCY-100 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,924,513 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Armor | Ferro-fibrous |
| Engine | 280-rated XL engine |
| Communications System | Unknown with Guardian ECM suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown with Beagle active probe |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Unknown |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,376[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Mercury II is a BattleMech designed by Clan Wolverine in 2823 during the Clans' early years. The fledgling society built this new design around the existing Mercury, but upgraded it to make it a more effective combatant at the cost of speed. Since the design was produced in the formative years of the Clans, it uses Star League technology.[2]
Clan Coyote claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a Mercury II,[3] and the design appears to have inspired in part the Coyotl, the very first OmniMech.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the Mercury II; the design is built using many lightweight, expensive technologies including seven and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, 10 double heat sinks and a 280-rated XL engine. Despite this, the medium 'Mech is still slower than its lighter antecedent, only managing 119 km/h, though it makes up for that with jump jets that enable it to leap up to 210 meters at a time. The inclusion of a Beagle active probe and Guardian ECM suite make the 'Mech a capable scout.[2]
Though the Mercury II is designed to be a scout, it can hold its own in a fight. An ER large laser gives it a credible ranged threat, while paired medium lasers and small lasers make it an effective hunter-killer.[2]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Mercury II is subject the following Design Quirks:[5]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Mercury - The Mercury II was an enlarged and updated design of the Mercury which was produced near the end of the first Star League.
- Coyotl - The first OmniMech reportedly drew inspiration from the Mercury II, with more than a passing visual resemblance.[4]