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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
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|image= Mercury II JSTBD.png
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|image = Mercury II JSTBD.png
|name=''Mercury II''
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|name = ''Mercury II''
|manufacturer=[[Clan Wolverine]]
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|manufacturer = [[Clan Wolverine]]
|model=MCY-100
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|model = MCY-100
|cost= 7,924,513 C-bills
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|cost = 7,924,513 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
|production year=2823
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|production year = 2823
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|mass=40
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|mass = 40
|chassis=Standard
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|chassis = Standard
|armor= [[ferro-fibrous]]
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|armor = [[Ferro-fibrous]]
|engine=280 [[Extralight fusion engine|XL]]
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|engine = 280-rated [[XL engine]]
|comsys=Unknown with [[Guardian ECM Suite]]
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|comsys = Unknown with [[Guardian ECM suite]]
|T&T=Unknown with [[Beagle Active Probe]]
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|T&T = Unknown with [[Beagle active probe]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]
|speed=119
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|speed = 119
|jumpjets=Unknown
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|jumpjets = Unknown
|armament=
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|armament =  
*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[ER large laser]]
*2x [[medium laser]]s
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* 2x [[medium laser]]s
*2x [[Small Laser]]s
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* 2x [[small laser]]s
|BV (2.0)=1,376<ref name=JS148 />
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|BV (1.0) = N/A
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|BV (2.0) = 1,376<ref name=JS148 />
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]]. The Not-Named-Clan designed the 'Mech 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 />
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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 Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II'', including seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[double heat sink]]s 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 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>
 
  
 
[[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>
 
[[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==
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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The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II''; the design is built using of many light weight, 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>
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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 [[medium laser]]s and [[small laser]]s make it an effective hunter-killer.<ref name=JS148 />
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Mercury II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry.</ref>
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The ''Mercury II'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
* [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (CT Medium Laser]]
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* [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (CT Medium Laser)]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation|Bad Reputation (Clan)]]
 
* [[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.
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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.
  
*''[[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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* ''[[Coyotl]]'' - The first [[OmniMech]] reportedly drew inspiration from the ''Mercury II'', with more than a passing visual resemblance.<ref name=TRGCp14/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 08:50, 30 September 2022

Mercury II
Mercury II
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
BV (1.0) N/A
BV (2.0) 1,376[2]


Description

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

The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the Mercury II; the design is built using of many light weight, 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

The Mercury II is subject the following Design Quirks:[5]

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

  1. MUL online date for Mercury II
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 148, "Mercury II Profile"
  3. Betrayal of Ideals, P. 58, "Asunder"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: Golden Century, pp. 14-15 "Coyotl"
  5. BattleMech Manual, p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry.

Bibliography