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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 (1.0) = N/A
 
|BV (2.0) = 1,000<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 73</ref><br>
 
|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 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 />
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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==
 
* ''[[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>
 
* ''[[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>
 
* ''[[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]]''
 
* ''[[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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