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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the successor BattleMech design|other uses|Mercury}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Mercury II JSTBD.png + |image= Wolverine-MercuryII.gif − |name = ''Mercury II'' + |name=Mercury II − |manufacturer = [[Clan Wolverine]] + |manufacturer=[[Clan Wolverine]] − |model = MCY-100 + |model=MCY-100 − |cost = 7,924,513 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 7,924,513 C-bills − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |production year=2823 − |mech type = BattleMech+ |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |production year = 2823 + |class=Medium − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |mass=40 − |mass = 40 + |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] − |chassis = Standard + |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |armor = [[Ferro-fibrous]] + |engine=280 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] − |engine = 280-rated [[XL engine]] + |comsys=Unknown − |comsys = Unknown with [[Guardian ECM suite]] + |T&T=Unknown − |T&T = Unknown with [[Beagle active probe]] + |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] + |speed=119 − |speed = 119 + |jumpjets=Unknown − |jumpjets = Unknown + |armament= − |armament = + *1x [[ER Large Laser]] − * 1x [[ER large laser]] + *2x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 2x [[medium laser]]s + *2x [[Small Laser]]s − * 2x [[small laser]]s + |BV (2.0)=1,376<ref name=JS148 /> − |BV (1.0) = N/A − |BV (2.0) = 1,376<ref name=JS148 /> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]] in [[Introduction Year::2823]] during the [[Clans]]' early years. The fledgling society built this new design around the existing [[Mercury (BattleMech)|''Mercury'']], but upgraded it to make it a more effective combatant at the cost of speed. Since the design was produced in the formative years of the Clans, it uses [[Star League]] technology.<ref name=JS148 /> + The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]]. The Not-Named-Clan designed the 'Mech in [[Introduction Year::2823]] during the Clans' early years. The fledgling society built this new design around the existing ''[[Mercury]]'', but upgraded it to make it a more effective combatant at the cost of speed. Since the design was produced in the formative years of the [[Clans]], it uses [[Star League]] technology.<ref name=JS148 /> − [[Clan Coyote]] claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a ''Mercury II'',<ref name=JS148-2>''Betrayal of Ideals'', P. 58: "Asunder"</ref> and the design appears to have inspired in part the ''[[Coyotl]]'', the very first [[OmniMech]].<ref name=TRGCp14>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', pp. 14–15: "Coyotl"</ref> + The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II'', including seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[double heat sink]]s and an [[XL Engine]]. Despite this the medium 'Mech is still slower than its lighter antecedent, only managing 119 km/h, though it makes up for that with [[jump jet]]s that enable it to leap up to 210 meters at a time. The inclusion of a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]] make the 'Mech a capable scout.<ref name=JS148>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 148, "Mercury II Profile"</ref> + + [[Clan Coyote]] claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a Mercury II. <ref name=JS148-2>''Betrayal of Ideals'', P. 58, "Asunder"</ref>. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II''; the design is built using many lightweight, expensive technologies including seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, 10 [[double heat sink]]s and a 280-rated [[XL engine]]. Despite this, the medium 'Mech is still slower than its lighter antecedent, only managing 119 km/h, though it makes up for that with [[jump jet]]s that enable it to leap up to 210 meters at a time. The inclusion of a [[Beagle active probe]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]] make the 'Mech a capable scout.<ref name=JS148>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 148: "Mercury II Profile"</ref>+ Though the ''Mercury II'' is designed to be a scout, it can hold its own in a fight. An [[ER Large Laser]] gives it a credible ranged threat, while paired [[Medium Laser]]s and [[Small Laser]]s make it an effective hunter-killer.<ref name=JS148 /> − Though the ''Mercury II'' is designed to be a scout, it can hold its own in a fight. An [[ER large laser]] gives it a credible ranged threat, while paired [[medium laser]]s and [[small laser]]s make it an effective hunter-killer.<ref name=JS148 />+ ==Variants== − + {{sectionstub}} − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Mercury II'' is subject the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mercury II Entry</ref> − * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] − * [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (CT Medium Laser)]] − * [[Bad Reputation|Bad Reputation (Clan)]] ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * [[Mercury (BattleMech)|''Mercury'']] - The ''Mercury II'' was an enlarged and updated design of the ''Mercury'' which was produced near the end of the first Star League. + *'''''[[Mercury]]''''' - The ''Mercury II'' was an enlarged and updated design of the ''Mercury'' which was produced near the end of the first [[Star League]]. − − * ''[[Coyotl]]'' - The first [[OmniMech]] reportedly drew inspiration from the ''Mercury II'', with more than a passing visual resemblance.<ref name=TRGCp14/> − ==References== + ==Notes== <references /> <references /> ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Betrayal of Ideals]]''+ *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = | + | |image= Wolverine-MercuryII.gif |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Mercury II |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Clan Wolverine]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Wolverine]] |
| − | |model = MCY-100 | + | |model=MCY-100 |
| − | |cost = 7,924,513 | + | |cost= 7,924,513 C-bills |
| − | + | |production year=2823 | |
| − | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |
| − | |production year = 2823 | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2173 MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |mass=40 |
| − | |mass = 40 | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |chassis = | + | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |armor = [[Ferro- | + | |engine=280 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |
| − | |engine = 280 | + | |comsys=Unknown |
| − | |comsys = Unknown | + | |T&T=Unknown |
| − | |T&T = Unknown | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks | + | |speed=119 |
| − | |speed = 119 | + | |jumpjets=Unknown |
| − | |jumpjets = Unknown | + | |armament= |
| − | |armament = | + | *1x [[ER Large Laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[ER | + | *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x [[Small Laser]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | |BV (2.0)=1,376<ref name=JS148 /> |
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| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,376<ref name=JS148 /> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]] in [[Introduction Year::2823]] during the | + | The '''''Mercury II''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolverine]]. The Not-Named-Clan designed the 'Mech in [[Introduction Year::2823]] during the Clans' early years. The fledgling society built this new design around the existing ''[[Mercury]]'', but upgraded it to make it a more effective combatant at the cost of speed. Since the design was produced in the formative years of the [[Clans]], it uses [[Star League]] technology.<ref name=JS148 /> |
| − | [[Clan Coyote]] claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a | + | The Wolverines spared no expense in the production of the ''Mercury II'', including seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[double heat sink]]s and an [[XL Engine]]. Despite this the medium 'Mech is still slower than its lighter antecedent, only managing 119 km/h, though it makes up for that with [[jump jet]]s that enable it to leap up to 210 meters at a time. The inclusion of a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]] make the 'Mech a capable scout.<ref name=JS148>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 148, "Mercury II Profile"</ref> |
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| + | [[Clan Coyote]] claimed their losses on the battlefield during the Not-Named-Clan's annihilation had been acceptable due to capturing a Mercury II. <ref name=JS148-2>''Betrayal of Ideals'', P. 58, "Asunder"</ref>. | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | Though the ''Mercury II'' is designed to be a scout, it can hold its own in a fight. An [[ER Large Laser]] gives it a credible ranged threat, while paired [[Medium Laser]]s and [[Small Laser]]s make it an effective hunter-killer.<ref name=JS148 /> | |
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * [[Mercury | + | *'''''[[Mercury]]''''' - The ''Mercury II'' was an enlarged and updated design of the ''Mercury'' which was produced near the end of the first [[Star League]]. |
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Wolverine BattleMechs]] | ||