Ursus (BattleMech)

Ursus
Production information
Manufacturer	Bergan Industries, Alshain
Model	USS
Class	Medium
Cost	4,535,500 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	50 tons
Chassis	Bergan XIV
Armor	Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	200 Standard
Speed	65 km/h
Armament	1x ER Large Laser 2x ER Medium Lasers 2x Medium Pulse Lasers 1x LRM-10 1x SRM-6
BV (1.0)	1,509
BV (2.0)	1,778

Description

The Ursus is Khan Bjorn Jorgensson's ideal fusion between Clan and Inner Sphere technologies. The first Clan BattleMech designed and manufactured entirely and exclusively in the Inner Sphere, the Ursus uses Inner Sphere technology that has not been surpassed by that of the Clans where possible to maximize the efficiency of the factories Clan Ghost Bear captured during the Clan invasion. The rest of the parts are imported from Clan space. Though it took over seven years, Ghost Bear technicians made the Clan and Inner Sphere parts work together to create this second-line 'Mech. The Ursus finally saw full-scale production in 3059 and was shipped to garrison units throughout the touman. Eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect this design, but only because it would have been inefficient to use any more. An ECM Suite is also used to disrupt enemy electronics.

Armament

The Ursus is a flexible defender that mounts a variety of weapons to engage enemies at all ranges. Its weakness is in its lack of long-range capability, though the Series 7K ER Large Laser and Type X LRM-10 are respectable for a 'Mech its size. For closer work, it uses two Series 2a ER Medium Lasers, two Kolibri Delta Series Medium Pulse Lasers, and a Type VI SRM-6 launcher. This blistering hail of weapons fire is generally as effective as an Inner Sphere heavy, so the Ursus compares favorably to the designs that it is expected to stand up against.

Variants

• Ursus 2 - This variant was introduced during the Jihad, which re-configured the design for the anti-vehicle/anti-infantry role. The 'Mech's principle weapon is its left torso Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle, which has been given just a single ton of ammunition. In its right arm is a single Plasma Cannon and a pair of AP Gauss Rifles. There are 2 tons of ammunition for the Cannon, while the AP Gs have been given a ton. The 'Mech has retained its ER Medium Lasers in right torso. The 'Mech's mobility was improved due to it receiving a XL Engine and six Jump Jets. Armor protection for the 'Mech has also been slightly increased. BV (2.0) = 2,054

• Ursus-PR - The Ursus-PR was created by engineers from Clan Ghost Bear and the Free Rasalhague Republic. The standard weapons were removed and replaced by a pair of ProtoMech AC/8s, ER Flamer, Improved Heavy Medium Laser, and a trio of AP Gauss Rifles. The ammunition and gauss weapons are protected by CASE II while the rest of the armor remains the same. The most interesting part of this refit isn't the weapons, but the Improved C3 Computer installed in the center torso. This allows a Star of Ursus-PR to exchange targeting data. With its emphasis on anti-infantry weapons and short range combat, the 'Mech is apparently intended for anti-insurgency work. BV (2.0) = 1,194

Gallery

• Ursus-XR.jpg

  Experimental Ursus-XR

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Master Unit List.pdf
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3060
• Experimental Technical Readout: Clans