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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 /> | 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 | + | [[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== | ==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 | + | 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 /> | 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== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | The ''Mercury II'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry | + | The ''Mercury II'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the successor BattleMech design. For other uses, see Mercury.
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]