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| Uraeus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New Earth Trading Company |
| Production Year | 3135[1] |
| Model | UAE-7R |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | NETC Omicron Endo Steel |
| Armor | Wall Type 8 Light Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE II |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Communications System | Marshal 635 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scope 4520 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 68 km/h (86 km/h with TSM) |
| Armament |
1x Bombast Laser |
| BV (2.0) | 1,843[2][3] |
Description
Named for the Egyptian symbol of goddess of Wadjet, the Uraeus is a Heavy Class BattleMech which first appeared during the 3140s. It was produced in secret by NETC of New Earth for a militaristic splinter group operating within ComStar. The Uraeus first known appearance was in the ranks of resurrected 1st Division of Com Guard on Luyten 68-28, where it was used against elements of the Republic of the Sphere which were hunting them down. After the destruction of the Com Guard on Epsilon Eridani, the Uraeus was adopted by the Republic to help rebuild its tattered ranks after the fall of Gray Monday in 3132.[4][5]
Weapons and Equipment
The 'Mech was designed to be on the front lines and to be a close-in fighter. The Uraeus is constructed to be a durable machine, using the NETC Endo-Steel and 300-rated Vlar Fusion Engine. The Uraeus utilizes 13 tons of Wall Type 8 Light Ferro-Fibrous armor to handle the rigors of close-in fighting. Not the fastest among its peers, the Uraeus' strength and speed is augmented by Triple Strength Myomer, giving it the edge once it meets an opponent head on.
The 'Mech's main weapons come in the form of a Class 10 Ultra Autocannon and a Bombast Laser which is mounted on a BattleMech Shoulder Turret on the left torso. The turret is armored to allow the powerful laser array to fire 360 degrees and resist battle damage. When the 'Mech closes in to meet an opponent toe to toe, the 'Mech can rely on its 4-tubed Streak Short-Ranged Missile Launcher and its Medium Vibroblade. The 'Mech's 3 tons of autocannon and missile ammunition are placed in the right torso with benefits of CASE II protecting the design from ammo explosions.[6][7]
Design Quirks
The Uraeus is subject to the following Design Quirks:
Notes
Not mentioned in the TRO profile of the Uraeus and its smaller cousin, Kheper, is its resemblance to Heavy OmniMechs of the Word of Blake Celestial series. The Uraeus appearance is not unlike the Grigori and Deva designs. However, there no mention of it borrowing from what would be considered to be taboo designs.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Uraeus
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Republic of the Sphere, pp. 38-39, 116 UAE-7R Uraeus - Stats and Mech comes equipped with.
- ↑ Record Sheets 3145: Unabridged, p. 385 UAE-7R Uraeus - BV2
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Republic of the Sphere, pp. 38-39, 116 UAE-7R Uraeus - Stats and 'Mech comes equipped with.
- ↑ Record Sheets 3145: Unabridged, p. 385 UAE-7R Uraeus - BV2
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Republic of the Sphere, pp. 38-39, 116 UAE-7R Uraeus - Stats and Mech comes equipped with.
- ↑ Record Sheets 3145: Unabridged, p. 385 UAE-7R Uraeus - BV2