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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. | 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. | ||
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* 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 -R50 nor the -R60 or -R60L variants have a machine gun, this indicates the previous standard Capellan version was neither of those, but a different subtype with a machine gun (see below). BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540 | * 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 -R50 nor the -R60 or -R60L variants have a machine gun, this indicates the previous standard Capellan version was neither of those, but a different subtype with a machine gun (see below). BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540 | ||
| − | * 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) = | + | * 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>''Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks''</ref> |
| − | * 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) = | + | * 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>''Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks''</ref> |
| − | * UM-70 - The -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, BV (2.0) = 724 | + | * UM-70 - The [[Federated Suns]]<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] pg.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, BV (2.0) = 724 |
* Machine Gun version: There is evidence in the ''UrbanMech's'' entry in the [[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] for the UM-R63 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) = ???, BV (2.0) = ??? | * Machine Gun version: There is evidence in the ''UrbanMech's'' entry in the [[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] for the UM-R63 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) = ???, BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 19 March 2010
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| UrbanMech | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Orguss Industries |
| 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 |
| Speed | 32.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban 6000 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 454 |
| BV (2.0) | 504 |
Contents
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.
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.
Variants
- UM-R50 - 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 and replaces 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 noted as being not very popular. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 469
- 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 -R50 nor the -R60 or -R60L variants have a machine gun, this indicates the previous standard Capellan version was neither of those, but a different subtype with a machine gun (see below). BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540
- 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[1]
- 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[2]
- UM-70 - The Federated Suns[3] -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, BV (2.0) = 724
- Machine Gun version: There is evidence in the UrbanMech's entry in the Technical Readout: 3050 Revised for the UM-R63 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) = ???, BV (2.0) = ???
- 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
References
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3060
- ↑ Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks
- ↑ Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade pg.22