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==References==
 
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*[[Technical Readout: 3075]], pp. 280-281
 
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*[[Record Sheets: 3075]]
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*[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Revision as of 21:03, 28 March 2010

Ymir
Ymir
Production information
Manufacturer Coventry Defense Conglomerate
Model BWP-2B
Class Assault
Cost 8,774,105 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 90 tons
Chassis BPX=1
Armor CDC Combat Alloy 4X
Engine Coventry Motors 360
Speed 64 km/h
Armament
BV (2.0) 1,289[1]


Description

The Ymir was the Lyran Commonwealth's first homegrown BattleMech. The first primitive machines, then known as the Bipedal Weapons Platform, saw action in 2462. The primitive components produced an inferior machine to the Mackie that the Ymir was supposed to replace. The Coventry Defense Conglomerate struggled along until more advanced components enabled them to increase the 'Mech's top speed to 64 km/h and protect it with ten and a half tons of armor. Coventry discontinued production of the Ymir in 2648.[2]

Armament

The advanced materials allowed engineers to improve upon the prototype Ymir's weaponry as well. At long range, the assault 'Mech can call upon an Arcturan Arms Longarm Series Autocannon/5 and two CDC Single-Five LRM-5 launchers. As it gets closer to an enemy, the Ymir can add an Accufire Optics Large Laser. At close range, four Coventry B4 SRM-2 launchers and an Accufire Mini Small Laser can exploit any holes the larger guns made in an enemy's armor.[2]

Variants

  • BWP-2E – An “upgunned” version of the 2B, the 2E replaced the LRMs with a single LRM-10 and the SRMs with one SRM-6. The Small Laser was replaced with an extra half-ton of armor. The Large Laser and autocannon were swapped out for two PPCs. Because they did not upgrade the heat dissipation system along with the weapons, MechWarriors had to use volley fire, leading to displeasure with the design.[2]
  • BWP-X1 – The original Ymir, the X1 prototype could only reach 53 km/h. It used two Vehicle Flamers. It featured the Large Laser and an autocannon, but had fewer missile launchers than the 2B.[2]

References

Notes

  1. Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 281
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 280