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{{Otheruses|the 40-ton BattleMech upgrade|other uses|Mongoose (disambiguation)}}
 
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
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|name=''Mongoose II''
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|name = ''Mongoose II''
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|manufacturer=
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|manufacturer =  
 
[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]
 
[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]
 
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[[Defiance Industries]] ([[Kwangjong-ni]] annex)
 
[[Defiance Industries]] ([[Kwangjong-ni]] annex)
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|model=MON-266
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|model = MON-266
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2216/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2216/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|production year=3073
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|production year = 3073
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|cost= 10,155,226 C-bills
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|cost = 10,155,226 [[C-bill]]s
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=40
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|mass = 40
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|chassis=Alshain Type 69-40S
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|chassis = [[Alshain Type 69-40S]]
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|armor=Starshield
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|armor = [[Starshield]]
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|engine=[[Pitban 320 XL|Pitban 320]] [[XL engine|XL]]
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|engine = [[Pitban 320 XL]]
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|comsys=[[Nashan Comm-i U-284]]
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|comsys = [[Nashan Comm-i U-284]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]]
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|T&T=[[Nashan Trac V-102]] w/[[Active Probe]]
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|T&T = [[Nashan Trac V-102]] with [[Beagle active probe]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double heat sinks|doubles]]
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|speed=129
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|speed = 129
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|speed with MASC=172
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|speed with MASC = 172
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|armament=*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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|armament= 1x [[ER large laser]]
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|BV (2.0)=1,000<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 73</ref><br>
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|BV (1.0) = N/A
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|BV (2.0) = 1,000<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 73</ref><br>
 
1,085<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 135</ref>
 
1,085<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 135</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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[[Luthien Armor Works]] was working on an upgrade of the ''[[Mongoose]]'' for [[ComStar]] to be a faster and tougher scout [['Mech]], when the chaos on [[Luthien]] during the early years of the [[Jihad]] forced them to look elsewhere. ComStar financed a refit of a lost [[Rim Worlds Republic]] factory on [[Kwangjong-ni]]. New versions of the ''[[Zeus]]'' and ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' were walking off the line for battlefield testing when [[Word of Blake]] conquered [[Hesperus II]]. Anxious to stay solvent, ComStar C-bills paid for the upgrade to the Kwangjong-ni facility. In exchange, Defiance sold them sixty-six percent of its production for its first two years.<ref name=TRO72>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 72</ref>
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[[Luthien Armor Works]] was working on an upgrade of the ''[[Mongoose]]'' for [[ComStar]] to be a faster and tougher scout [['Mech]], when the chaos on [[Luthien]] during the early years of the [[Jihad]] forced them to look elsewhere. ComStar financed a refit of a lost [[Rim Worlds Republic]] factory on [[Kwangjong-ni]], where new versions of the ''[[Zeus]]'' and ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' were walking off the line for battlefield testing when the [[Word of Blake]] conquered [[Hesperus II]]. Anxious to stay solvent, ComStar [[C-bill]]s paid for the upgrade to the Kwangjong-ni facility. In exchange, [[Defiance Industries]] sold them 66% of its production for its first two years.<ref name=TRO72>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 72</ref>
  
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LAW had done most of the work on the chassis, so Defiance turned to [[Nashan Diversified]] to outfit the electronics. The result is the '''''Mongoose II''''', an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support. Equipped with an impressive suite of electronics, the 'Mech carries a [[Beagle Active Probe]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], [[C3i Computer]], and [[MASC]] that enables it move up to 172 km/h in bursts. A respectable seven tons of armor protects the ''Mongoose II''.<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 72-73</ref>
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LAW had done most of the work on the chassis, so Defiance turned to [[Nashan Diversified]] to outfit the electronics. The result is the '''''Mongoose II''''', an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support.<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 72–73</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The only ranged weapon on the ''Mongoose II'' is its [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam (ERLL)|Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER Large Laser]]. The ammo-independent weapon is just as potent at long range as at pointblank. With its quick speed, the ''Mongoose II'' can also close in to use its fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective brawler.<ref name=TRO />
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Equipped with an impressive suite of electronics, the ''Mongoose II'' carries a [[Beagle active probe]], [[Guardian ECM suite]], [[C3i computer]]. [[MASC]] enables it move up to 172 km/h in bursts. A respectable seven tons of armor protects the chassis and [[Pitban 320 XL]] [[extralight engine]].<ref name=TRO/>
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The only ranged weapon on the ''Mongoose II'' is its [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam (ERLL)|Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]]. The ammo-independent weapon is just as potent at long range as at point-blank. With its quick speed, the ''Mongoose II'' can also close in to use its fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective brawler.<ref name=TRO />
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*; MON-267 : This variant is built using a [[C3 slave unit]] so that it can integrate with the C3 systems in use by the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Six and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]] use the ECM Suite to make the 267 a difficult target at range, taking advantage of the long range weapon. A [[Targeting Computer]] makes the laser even more accurate.<ref name=TRO72 /> BV (2.0)= 1,237<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 47</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 136</ref>
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*; MON-267 : This variant is built using a [[C3 slave unit]] so that it can integrate with the C3 systems in use by the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Six and a half tons of [[stealth armor]] use the [[Guardian ECM suite]] to make the 267 a difficult target at range, taking advantage of the long range weapon. A [[targeting computer]] makes the laser even more accurate.<ref name=TRO72 /> BV (2.0) = 1,237<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 47</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 136</ref>
  
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*; MON-268 : A command unit that was still undergoing tests in [[3075]], the 268 traded out the ECM and C3i for a [[C3 master computer]]. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor provided increased protection. In order to make room, the ER large laser had to be removed, so it was replaced with three Ramtech [[ER medium laser]]s guided by a targeting computer.<ref name=TRO72 /> BV (2.0)= 1,215<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 48</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 137</ref>
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*; MON-268 : A command unit that was still undergoing tests in [[3075]], the 268 traded out the [[Guardian ECM suite]] and [[C3i computer]] for a [[C3 master computer]]. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor provided increased protection. In order to make room, the [[ER large laser]] had to be removed, so it was replaced with three [[Ramtech]] [[ER medium laser]]s guided by a [[targeting computer]].<ref name=TRO72 /> BV (2.0) = 1,215<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 48</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 137</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Mongoose II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry</ref>
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* [[Command BattleMech]]
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* [[Improved Communications]]
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
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* ''[[Mongoose]]'' - Though with far more focus on electronic warfare, the ''Mongoose II'' was designed as a battlefield replacement for the ''Mongoose'' scout BattleMech<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 72</ref>.
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* ''[[Mongoose]]'' - Though with far more focus on electronic warfare, the ''Mongoose II'' was designed as a battlefield replacement for the ''Mongoose'' scout BattleMech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 72</ref>
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* ''[[Beowulf (BattleMech)|Beowulf]]'' - Also a battlefield replacement for the ''Mongoose'' scout BattleMech, the ''Beowulf'' BattleMech differs from the ''Mongoose II'' in that it focuses on offensive capabilities rather than electronic warfare<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 88</ref>.
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* ''[[Beowulf (BattleMech)|Beowulf]]'' - Also a battlefield replacement for the ''Mongoose'' scout BattleMech, the ''Beowulf'' BattleMech differs from the ''Mongoose II'' in that it focuses on offensive capabilities rather than electronic warfare.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 88</ref>
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See: [[:Category:Notable Mongoose II Pilots]]''
 
:''See: [[:Category:Notable Mongoose II Pilots]]''
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==Design Quirks==
 
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The ''Mongoose II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''[[BattleMech Manual]]'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry.</ref>
 
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* [[Command BattleMech]]
 
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* [[Improved Communications]]
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_2.pdf MechWarrior: Dark Age character Rosin Douglas' Death from Above Dossier]''
 
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_22.pdf MechWarrior: Dark Age character Chuck "Tucker" Oles' Dossier]''
 
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
 
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 11 March 2024

This article is about the 40-ton BattleMech upgrade. For other uses, see Mongoose (disambiguation).
Mongoose II
Mongoose II
Production information
Manufacturer Arc-Royal MechWorks

Defiance Industries (Kwangjong-ni annex)

Production Year 3073[1]
Model MON-266
Class Medium
Cost 10,155,226 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Alshain Type 69-40S
Armor Starshield
Engine Pitban 320 XL
Communications System Nashan Comm-i U-284 with Guardian ECM suite
Targeting Tracking System Nashan Trac V-102 with Beagle active probe
Heat Sinks 10 doubles
Speed 129 km/h (172 km/h with MASC)
Armament

1x ER large laser

BV (1.0) N/A
BV (2.0) 1,000[2]

1,085[3][4]


Description[edit]

Luthien Armor Works was working on an upgrade of the Mongoose for ComStar to be a faster and tougher scout 'Mech, when the chaos on Luthien during the early years of the Jihad forced them to look elsewhere. ComStar financed a refit of a lost Rim Worlds Republic factory on Kwangjong-ni, where new versions of the Zeus and Banshee were walking off the line for battlefield testing when the Word of Blake conquered Hesperus II. Anxious to stay solvent, ComStar C-bills paid for the upgrade to the Kwangjong-ni facility. In exchange, Defiance Industries sold them 66% of its production for its first two years.[5]

LAW had done most of the work on the chassis, so Defiance turned to Nashan Diversified to outfit the electronics. The result is the Mongoose II, an effective hunter-killer that is able to find hidden enemies and provide long range fire support.[6]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

Equipped with an impressive suite of electronics, the Mongoose II carries a Beagle active probe, Guardian ECM suite, C3i computer. MASC enables it move up to 172 km/h in bursts. A respectable seven tons of armor protects the chassis and Pitban 320 XL extralight engine.[6]

The only ranged weapon on the Mongoose II is its Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER large laser. The ammo-independent weapon is just as potent at long range as at point-blank. With its quick speed, the Mongoose II can also close in to use its fists for quick hits, making this BattleMech an effective brawler.[6]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Mongoose II is subject to the following Design Quirks:[11]

Related BattleMechs[edit]

  • Mongoose - Though with far more focus on electronic warfare, the Mongoose II was designed as a battlefield replacement for the Mongoose scout BattleMech.[12]
  • Beowulf - Also a battlefield replacement for the Mongoose scout BattleMech, the Beowulf BattleMech differs from the Mongoose II in that it focuses on offensive capabilities rather than electronic warfare.[13]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See: Category:Notable Mongoose II Pilots

Gallery[edit]

  • Original Mongoose II from TRO:3075

  • MWDA version of Mongoose II from Chuck "Tucker" Oles's Dossier

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for Mongoose II
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 73
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 46
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 135
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 72
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 72–73
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 47
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 136
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 48
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 137
  11. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 72
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 88

Bibliography[edit]

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