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Line 4: |manufacturer=[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', pp. 9 & 28. "Thresher Mk II"</ref> |manufacturer=[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', pp. 9 & 28. "Thresher Mk II"</ref> |production year=3149 |production year=3149 − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7502/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=Standard |model=Standard |Tech Base=Clan |Tech Base=Clan Line 11:
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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Thresher Mk II''''' is a Heavy Clan BattleMech designed as a skirmisher by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable ''[[Thresher]]''. The ''Thresher Mk II'' came about when a number of these 'Mechs were produced during the [[Dark Age Era]] and Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable to sell them. Negotiations with [[Clan Wolf]] [[Khan]] [[Alaric Ward]] paved the way toward a sale, but only if the 'Mechs were refitted to Clan Wolf's specifications, which included arm actuators that the original design never featured.<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> + The '''''Thresher Mk II''''' is a Heavy Clan BattleMech designed as a skirmisher by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable ''[[Thresher]]''. The ''Thresher Mk II'' came about when a number of these 'Mechs were produced during the [[Dark Age Era]] and Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable to sell them. Negotiations with Clan Wolf Khan [[Alaric Ward]] paved the way toward a sale, but only if the 'Mechs were refitted to Clan Wolf's specifications, which included arm actuators that the original design never featured. − The 'Mech first saw action in [[3149]], when Clan Wolf pushed into the Worlds of the [[Republic Remnant|Republic Remnants]] on [[Chertan]] and [[Pollux]].<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> + The 'Mech first saw action in [[3149]], when Clan Wolf pushed into the Worlds of the [[Republic Remnant|Republic Remnants]] on [[Chertan]] and [[Pollux]]. − − While the 'Mech was not well-liked by the Wolves, it was purchased in quantity for the [[Battle of Terra (3151)|Battle of Terra]] and also saw action during the [[IlClan Trial]]. Despite his amazing performance during that climactic conflict, it was expected the ''Thresher Mk II'' would be phased out after the Terran operation had concluded.<ref>''IlClan (sourcebook)'' p. 144</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The 'Mech features a 300-rated [[XL engine]] with [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing its mobility further are five [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jump capacity of 150 meters.<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> + The 'Mech features a 300-rated [[XL engine]] with [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing its mobility further are five [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jump capacity of 150 meters. − The ''Thresher Mk II's'' armament features a mix of long range and short range options. Its main battery of guns consists of an [[Type 22]] [[extended range PPC]] with a [[Type XV "Crossbow"]] [[LRM-15|15-tubed long range missile launcher]], supplied with two tons of ammunition. At shorter ranges, a [[Series 44h]] [[large pulse laser]] coupled with a [[Mk. 22 Type II]] [[SRM-4|4-tubed short-range missile launcher]] and [[DuPont Ultra PM]] [[flamer]] are available for use.<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> + The ''Thresher Mk II's'' armament features a mix of long range and short range options. Its main battery of guns consists of an [[Type 22]] [[extended range PPC]] with a [[Type XV "Crossbow"]] [[LRM-15|15-tubed long range missile launcher]], supplied with two tons of ammunition. At shorter ranges, a [[Series 44h]] [[large pulse laser]] coupled with a [[Mk. 22 Type II]] [[SRM-4|4-tubed short-range missile launcher]] and [[DuPont Ultra PM]] [[flamer]] are available for use. − Its ammunition is protected by [[CASE II]], greatly decreasing damage to the right torso from ammo explosions and allowing the XL engine to continue operating with little fear of damage. Clan Sea Fox chose to protect the 'Mech with 9.5 tons of [[Reflective armor|Gamma Special Reflective armor]]. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but makes it more vulnerable to artillery and some ballistic weapons.<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> + Its ammunition is protected by [[CASE II]], greatly decreasing damage to the right torso from ammo explosions and allowing the XL engine to continue operating with little fear of damage. Clan Sea Fox chose to protect the 'Mech with 9.5 tons of [[Reflective armor|Gamma Special Reflective armor]]. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but makes it more vulnerable to artillery and some ballistic weapons. == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == Line 57:
Line 55: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[IlClan (sourcebook)]]'' (sourcebook) *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] [[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] [[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]]
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|manufacturer=[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', pp. 9 & 28. "Thresher Mk II"</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', pp. 9 & 28. "Thresher Mk II"</ref> | ||
|production year=3149 | |production year=3149 | ||
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|model=Standard | |model=Standard | ||
|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
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|cost=Unspecified | |cost=Unspecified | ||
|mass=60 | |mass=60 | ||
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| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Gamma Special Reflective with [[CASE II]] |
|engine=[[Extralight fusion engine|300 Extralight]] | |engine=[[Extralight fusion engine|300 Extralight]] | ||
|comsys=[[Crossband System 20]] | |comsys=[[Crossband System 20]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Thresher Mk II''''' is a Heavy Clan BattleMech designed as a skirmisher by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable ''[[Thresher]]''. The ''Thresher Mk II'' came about when a number of these 'Mechs were produced during the [[Dark Age Era]] and Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable to sell them. Negotiations with | + | The '''''Thresher Mk II''''' is a Heavy Clan BattleMech designed as a skirmisher by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable ''[[Thresher]]''. The ''Thresher Mk II'' came about when a number of these 'Mechs were produced during the [[Dark Age Era]] and Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable to sell them. Negotiations with Clan Wolf Khan [[Alaric Ward]] paved the way toward a sale, but only if the 'Mechs were refitted to Clan Wolf's specifications, which included arm actuators that the original design never featured. |
| − | The 'Mech first saw action in [[3149]], when Clan Wolf pushed into the Worlds of the [[Republic Remnant|Republic Remnants]] on [[Chertan]] and [[Pollux]]. | + | The 'Mech first saw action in [[3149]], when Clan Wolf pushed into the Worlds of the [[Republic Remnant|Republic Remnants]] on [[Chertan]] and [[Pollux]]. |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The 'Mech features a 300-rated [[XL engine]] with [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing its mobility further are five [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jump capacity of 150 meters. | + | The 'Mech features a 300-rated [[XL engine]] with [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], allowing it to reach high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing its mobility further are five [[jump jet]]s, giving it a jump capacity of 150 meters. |
| − | The ''Thresher Mk II's'' armament features a mix of long range and short range options. Its main battery of guns consists of an [[Type 22]] [[extended range PPC]] with a [[Type XV "Crossbow"]] [[LRM-15|15-tubed long range missile launcher]], supplied with two tons of ammunition. At shorter ranges, a [[Series 44h]] [[large pulse laser]] coupled with a [[Mk. 22 Type II]] [[SRM-4|4-tubed short-range missile launcher]] and [[DuPont Ultra PM]] [[flamer]] are available for use. | + | The ''Thresher Mk II's'' armament features a mix of long range and short range options. Its main battery of guns consists of an [[Type 22]] [[extended range PPC]] with a [[Type XV "Crossbow"]] [[LRM-15|15-tubed long range missile launcher]], supplied with two tons of ammunition. At shorter ranges, a [[Series 44h]] [[large pulse laser]] coupled with a [[Mk. 22 Type II]] [[SRM-4|4-tubed short-range missile launcher]] and [[DuPont Ultra PM]] [[flamer]] are available for use. |
| − | Its ammunition is protected by [[CASE II]], greatly decreasing damage to the right torso from ammo explosions and allowing the XL engine to continue operating with little fear of damage. Clan Sea Fox chose to protect the 'Mech with 9.5 tons of [[Reflective armor|Gamma Special Reflective armor]]. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but makes it more vulnerable to artillery and some ballistic weapons. | + | Its ammunition is protected by [[CASE II]], greatly decreasing damage to the right torso from ammo explosions and allowing the XL engine to continue operating with little fear of damage. Clan Sea Fox chose to protect the 'Mech with 9.5 tons of [[Reflective armor|Gamma Special Reflective armor]]. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but makes it more vulnerable to artillery and some ballistic weapons. |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' | *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' | ||
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[[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | [[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||