Difference between revisions of "Mercury II"
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| − | 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 [[ | + | 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 /> |
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*[[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. | *[[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. | ||
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*''[[Coyotl]]'' - The first OmniMech reportedly drew inspiration from the ''Mercury II'', with more than a passing visual resemblance.<ref name=TRGCp14/> | *''[[Coyotl]]'' - The first OmniMech reportedly drew inspiration from the ''Mercury II'', with more than a passing visual resemblance.<ref name=TRGCp14/> | ||
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| − | *''[[Betrayal of Ideals]]'' | + | * ''[[Betrayal of Ideals]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' |
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Revision as of 15:47, 5 July 2022
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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 XL |
| Communications System | Unknown with Guardian ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown with Beagle Active Probe |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Unknown |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,376[2] |
Description
The Mercury II is a BattleMech designed by Clan Wolverine. The Not-Named-Clan designed the 'Mech 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]
The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the Mercury II, including seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, double heat sinks and an 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]
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
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]
Related BattleMechs
- 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]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for Mercury II
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 148, "Mercury II Profile"
- ↑ Betrayal of Ideals, P. 58, "Asunder"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: Golden Century, pp. 14-15 "Coyotl"