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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Mongooseii.PNG | + | |image = Mongooseii.PNG |
| − | |name=''Mongoose II'' | + | |name = ''Mongoose II'' |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer = |
[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | ||
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[[Defiance Industries]] ([[Kwangjong-ni]] annex) | [[Defiance Industries]] ([[Kwangjong-ni]] annex) | ||
| − | |model=MON-266 | + | |model = MON-266 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2216/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2216/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |production year=3073 | + | |production year = 3073 |
| − | |cost= 10,155,226 C- | + | |cost = 10,155,226 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=40 | + | |mass = 40 |
| − | |chassis=Alshain Type 69-40S | + | |chassis = [[Alshain Type 69-40S]] |
| − | |armor=Starshield | + | |armor = [[Starshield]] |
| − | |engine=[[Pitban 320 | + | |engine = [[Pitban 320 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Nashan Comm-i U-284]] | + | |comsys = [[Nashan Comm-i U-284]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Nashan Trac V-102]] | + | |T&T = [[Nashan Trac V-102]] with [[Beagle active probe]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double heat sinks|doubles]] |
| − | |speed=129 | + | |speed = 129 |
| − | |speed with MASC=172 | + | |speed with MASC = 172 |
| − | |armament=*1x [[ER | + | |armament= |
| + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | |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== | ||
| − | [[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]] | + | [[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 [[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> |
| − | 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. | + | 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. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The only ranged weapon on the ''Mongoose II'' is its [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam (ERLL)|Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER | + | Equipped with an impressive suite of electronics, the ''Mongoose II'' 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 chassis and [[Pitban 320 XL]] [[extralight engine]].<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 72–73</ref> |
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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== | ||
| − | *; 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 [[ | + | *; 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> |
| − | *; 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 [[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> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Mongoose II'' | + | The ''Mongoose II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry</ref> |
* [[Command BattleMech]] | * [[Command BattleMech]] | ||
* [[Improved Communications]] | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
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==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> | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 30 September 2022
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| 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 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 | |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| 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, where 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 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.
Weapons and Equipment
Equipped with an impressive suite of electronics, the Mongoose II 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 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
- 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.[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 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 lasers guided by a targeting computer.[5] BV (2.0) = 1,215[9][10]
Design Quirks
The Mongoose II is subject to the following Design Quirks:[11]
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.[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
Gallery
Original Mongoose II from TRO:3075
MWDA version of Mongoose II from Chuck "Tucker" Oles's Dossier
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
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mongoose II Entry
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 72
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 88