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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * UM-R50 (exact designation [[apocryphal]]<ref>The armless variant was mentioned, but not named, in the ''Technical Readout: 3025''; however, in the German edition of this book the regular UM-R60 ''UrbanMech'' was translated as ST-K60 ''Stadtkoloß'' and the armless variant was designated ST-K50.</ref>) | + | *;UM-R50 (exact designation [[apocryphal]]<ref>The armless variant was mentioned, but not named, in the ''Technical Readout: 3025''; however, in the German edition of this book the regular UM-R60 ''UrbanMech'' was translated as ST-K60 ''Stadtkoloß'' and the armless variant was designated ST-K50.</ref>) : This was an early variant without arms. The idea was to give the 'Mech a smaller silhouette in combat. However, the drawbacks of having no arms turned out to be greater than benefits and this particular variant is generally regarded as a failure. Only very few units of this subvariant survived into [[3025]]. |
| − | * UM-R60L | + | *;UM-R60L : Generally associated with the [[Capellan Confederation]], who have modified a few of their ''UrbanMechs'' in this fashion, the -R60L is an upgrade to make the ''UrbanMech'' twice as deadly as the -R60 version. The -R60L sacrifices two tons of armor, allowing it to replace the Imperator-B Autocannon/10 with an Imperator-Zeta [[Autocannon/20]] that is capable of downing most light 'Mechs and severely damaging most medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. Besides the thinner armor this modification comes with a very limited ammunition supply, and is unpopular. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 470<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 80</ref> |
| − | * UM-R63 | + | *;UM-R63 : This is the official upgrade kit for the Capellan Confederation's ''UrbanMechs'', distributed for field modification since before [[3050]]. It replaces the Autocannon/10 with an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] version and retains the small laser; it also substitutes a [[Small Pulse Laser]] for the machine gun in the left torso. Given that neither the regular -R60 nor the -R50 or -R60L variants mount a machine gun, this indicates that the previous standard Capellan model was not one of those, but a different subtype with a machine gun (see below). BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 23</ref> |
| − | * UM-68 | + | *;UM-68 : Eschewing the autocannon, this [[Draconis Combine]] variant carries an [[MRM-30]]. The added damage potential proved a nasty surprise to [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]. BV (2.0) = 561<ref name=MUL160>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 160</ref> |
| − | * UM-69 | + | *;UM-69 : This [[Free Worlds League]] variant upgrades the autocannon to an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] and the laser to an [[ER Small Laser]]. This is all made possible by the upgrade to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and the removal of the eleventh [[heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = 589<ref name=MUL160/> |
| − | * UM-R70 | + | *;UM-R70 : The [[Federated Suns]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 22</ref> -70 model is an upgrade that has greater potential than the -R63. The -70 uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and mounts a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]], which can fire up to six times the normal rate of fire. For backup weapons, it carries an [[Extended Range Medium Laser]] and [[Extended Range Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 52</ref>, BV (2.0) = 724<ref name=MUL160/> |
| − | * UM-R80 | + | *;UM-R80 : This variant carries a [[Snub-Nose PPC]], [[Small Pulse Laser]], [[TAG]], [[Beagle Active Probe]], and [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. It retains the [[Small Laser]] of the standard ''UrbanMech'' as well. [[Improved Jump Jets]] help the ''UrbanMech'' move around the city it defends more effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 699<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 64</ref> |
| − | * UM-AIV | + | *;UM-AIV : This variant of the ''UrbanMech'' replaces the standard weaponry with an [[Arrow IV]] missile launcher and [[ER Medium Laser]]. It requires an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and [[Small Cockpit]] to provide room, and the ''UrbanMech'' can only carry ten rounds for the Arrow system. Despite these limitations, it is still a decent fire support unit. BV (2.0) = 603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | * Machine Gun version: There is evidence in the ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' (in the entry for the UM-R63 ''UrbanMech'') that there is a contemporary variant of the classic UM-R60 that mounts a [[Machine Gun]] in the left torso. Although no subtype designation is known, the Capellan Confederation apparently used primarily this subtype: Their later UM-R63 upgrade was in fact based on this subvariant instead of the standard -R60, as the -R63's Small Pulse Laser is installed in the place of the Machine Gun. It can be speculated that this variant's Machine Gun and half a ton of ammo take the place of the curious and largely useless eleventh heat sink found on the standard -R60 and most other models including even the -R63. BV (1.0) = 448, BV (2.0) = 492 | + | *;Machine Gun version : There is evidence in the ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' (in the entry for the UM-R63 ''UrbanMech'') that there is a contemporary variant of the classic UM-R60 that mounts a [[Machine Gun]] in the left torso. Although no subtype designation is known, the Capellan Confederation apparently used primarily this subtype: Their later UM-R63 upgrade was in fact based on this subvariant instead of the standard -R60, as the -R63's Small Pulse Laser is installed in the place of the Machine Gun. It can be speculated that this variant's Machine Gun and half a ton of ammo take the place of the curious and largely useless eleventh heat sink found on the standard -R60 and most other models including even the -R63. BV (1.0) = 448, BV (2.0) = 492 |
| − | * [[UrbanMech IIC]] | + | *;[[UrbanMech IIC]] : The ''UrbanMech'' was one of the [['Mechs]] carried on the [[Exodus]] with General Kerensky and the remnants of the [[SLDF]]. The [[Clans]] have created their own variant of the ''UrbanMech'' (called the [[UrbanMech IIC]]), which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 737, BV (2.0) = 800 |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 15 October 2013
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| UrbanMech | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Orguss Industries, Hellespont Industrials |
| Production Year | 2675[1] |
| Model | UM-R60 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,471,925 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Republic-R |
| Armor | Durallex Medium |
| Engine | Leenex 60 |
| Communications System | Dalban Interact |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban Urban |
| Heat Sinks | 11 |
| Speed | 32.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban 6000 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 454 |
| BV (2.0) | 504[1] |
Description
The UrbanMech is designed for just what its name suggests, urban combat and defense. This is achieved by making the UrbanMech the slowest light BattleMech in existence with a top speed of only 32.4 km/h and a jumping distance of only sixty meters. On an open battlefield, speeds that slow would be a death warrant for any light 'Mech, but in the streets and alleys of an urban labyrinth, even with its slow speed, the UrbanMech is free to fight and fade back into the city as it sees fit.[1]
Armament
The UrbanMech packs a powerful punch for its size. The standard version carries an Imperator-B Autocannon/10 in its right arm and as a back up weapon it carries a Harmon Light Small Laser in the left arm. With these two weapons the UrbanMech can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough MechWarrior, down 'Mechs up to twice its own size.[1]
Variants
- UM-R50 (exact designation apocryphal[2])
- This was an early variant without arms. The idea was to give the 'Mech a smaller silhouette in combat. However, the drawbacks of having no arms turned out to be greater than benefits and this particular variant is generally regarded as a failure. Only very few units of this subvariant survived into 3025.
- UM-R60L
- Generally associated with the Capellan Confederation, who have modified a few of their UrbanMechs in this fashion, the -R60L is an upgrade to make the UrbanMech twice as deadly as the -R60 version. The -R60L sacrifices two tons of armor, allowing it to replace the Imperator-B Autocannon/10 with an Imperator-Zeta Autocannon/20 that is capable of downing most light 'Mechs and severely damaging most medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. Besides the thinner armor this modification comes with a very limited ammunition supply, and is unpopular. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 470[3]
- UM-R63
- This is the official upgrade kit for the Capellan Confederation's UrbanMechs, distributed for field modification since before 3050. It replaces the Autocannon/10 with an LB-X Autocannon/10 version and retains the small laser; it also substitutes a Small Pulse Laser for the machine gun in the left torso. Given that neither the regular -R60 nor the -R50 or -R60L variants mount a machine gun, this indicates that the previous standard Capellan model was not one of those, but a different subtype with a machine gun (see below). BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540[4]
- UM-68
- Eschewing the autocannon, this Draconis Combine variant carries an MRM-30. The added damage potential proved a nasty surprise to Clan Ghost Bear during the Combine-Ghost Bear War. BV (2.0) = 561[5]
- UM-69
- This Free Worlds League variant upgrades the autocannon to an Ultra Autocannon/10 and the laser to an ER Small Laser. This is all made possible by the upgrade to Ferro-Fibrous armor and the removal of the eleventh heat sink. BV (2.0) = 589[5]
- UM-R70
- The Federated Suns[6] -70 model is an upgrade that has greater potential than the -R63. The -70 uses Ferro-Fibrous armor and mounts a Rotary Autocannon/5, which can fire up to six times the normal rate of fire. For backup weapons, it carries an Extended Range Medium Laser and Extended Range Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 604[7], BV (2.0) = 724[5]
- UM-R80
- This variant carries a Snub-Nose PPC, Small Pulse Laser, TAG, Beagle Active Probe, and Guardian ECM Suite. It retains the Small Laser of the standard UrbanMech as well. Improved Jump Jets help the UrbanMech move around the city it defends more effectively.[8] BV (2.0) = 699[9]
- UM-AIV
- This variant of the UrbanMech replaces the standard weaponry with an Arrow IV missile launcher and ER Medium Laser. It requires an Endo Steel chassis and Small Cockpit to provide room, and the UrbanMech can only carry ten rounds for the Arrow system. Despite these limitations, it is still a decent fire support unit. BV (2.0) = 603[10]
- Machine Gun version
- There is evidence in the Technical Readout: 3050 Revised (in the entry for the UM-R63 UrbanMech) that there is a contemporary variant of the classic UM-R60 that mounts a Machine Gun in the left torso. Although no subtype designation is known, the Capellan Confederation apparently used primarily this subtype: Their later UM-R63 upgrade was in fact based on this subvariant instead of the standard -R60, as the -R63's Small Pulse Laser is installed in the place of the Machine Gun. It can be speculated that this variant's Machine Gun and half a ton of ammo take the place of the curious and largely useless eleventh heat sink found on the standard -R60 and most other models including even the -R63. BV (1.0) = 448, BV (2.0) = 492
- UrbanMech IIC
- The UrbanMech was one of the 'Mechs carried on the Exodus with General Kerensky and the remnants of the SLDF. The Clans have created their own variant of the UrbanMech (called the UrbanMech IIC), which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 737, BV (2.0) = 800
Gallery
UM-R63 UrbanMech
Original image of the UM-R63 UrbanMech
An UrbanMech in action
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 108-109
- ↑ The armless variant was mentioned, but not named, in the Technical Readout: 3025; however, in the German edition of this book the regular UM-R60 UrbanMech was translated as ST-K60 Stadtkoloß and the armless variant was designated ST-K50.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 80
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 23
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 160
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 22
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 64
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 63
Bibliography
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3085