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|armament=*1x [[ER Large Laser]] | |armament=*1x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
− | |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== | ||
[[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> | [[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> | ||
− | 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. | + | 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> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | 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 | + | 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== | ||
− | *; 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> | + | *; 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> |
− | *; 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> | + | *; 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> |
==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> |
− | * ''[[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== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | The ''Mongoose II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>'' | + | The ''Mongoose II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry</ref> |
* [[Command BattleMech]] | * [[Command BattleMech]] | ||
* [[Improved Communications]] | * [[Improved Communications]] |
Revision as of 22:59, 3 August 2022
Mongoose II | |
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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 |
Targeting Tracking System | Nashan Trac V-102 w/Active Probe |
Heat Sinks | 10 Double heat sinks |
Speed | 129 km/h (172 km/h with MASC) |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 1,000[2] |
Contents
Description
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 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.[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. 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.[6]
Weapons and Equipment
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
- 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.[5] BV (2.0) = 1,237[7][8]
- 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 lasers guided by a targeting computer.[5] BV (2.0) = 1,215[9][10]
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.[11]
- 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.[12]
Notable Pilots
Design Quirks
The Mongoose II has the following Design Quirks:[13]
Gallery
Original Mongoose II from TRO:3075
References
- ↑ MUL online date for Mongoose II
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 73
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 46
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 135
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 72
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 72–73
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 47
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 136
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 48
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 137
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 72
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 88
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry