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|chassis=[[Coriolis Class XXV]] | |chassis=[[Coriolis Class XXV]] | ||
|armor=[[Compound A-4]] | |armor=[[Compound A-4]] | ||
| − | |engine=[[Firebox 200]] [[XL engine | + | |engine=[[Firebox 200]] [[XL engine]] |
|comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] | |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] | ||
|T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] | |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks= | + | |heat sinks=12 [[single heat sink]]s |
|speed=129 | |speed=129 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the 30th century. [[Khan]] [[Nadia Winson]] expected hostilities to break out with the [[Inner Sphere]], and thus anticipated the need for an expanded arsenal, but the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled the invasion. It was not until the late 3060s, | + | The '''''Bear Cub''''' was designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] scientists in the waning years of the 30th century. [[Khan]] [[Nadia Winson]] expected hostilities to break out with the [[Inner Sphere]], and thus anticipated the need for an expanded arsenal, but the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled the invasion. It was not until the late 3060s, 70 years later, that the Ghost Bears again had need of a cheap, versatile, second-line [[BattleMech]]. The ''Bear Cub'' was first put into production after the end of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TRO132>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | The light 'Mech uses a 200-rated [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the ''Bear Cub'' is built with [[standard armor]] on a [[Chassis|standard chassis]]. The engineers even went to the extreme of using | + | The light 'Mech uses a 200-rated [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the ''Bear Cub'' is built with [[standard armor]] on a [[Chassis|standard chassis]]. The engineers even went to the extreme of using 12 [[single heat sink]]s, streamlining the production process for the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TRO132 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a [[Type V]] [[LRM-5]] | + | The versatile ''Bear Cub'' mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a [[Type V]] [[LRM-5]], while intermediate ranges utilize two [[Series 2f]] [[ER medium laser]]s provide respectable firepower. Up close, a [[Type 1 Cross-Pattern]] [[SRM-4]] and a [[Series 1s]] [[ER small laser]] can be added to the mix.<ref name=TRO132 /> The heat dissipation system is not up to the standards of the usual [[Clan]] 'Mech, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] have to exercise more caution than usual. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the LRM-5 is swapped out for another SRM-4.<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 107</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 253</ref> | + | *; Bear Cub 2 : To upgrade the 'Mech's firepower at short range, the [[LRM-5]] is swapped out for another [[SRM-4]].<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 107</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 253</ref> |
| − | *;Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the SRM-4 is replaced with a second LRM-5 to increase the design's long-range firepower.<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>, 1,086<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 254</ref> | + | *; Bear Cub 3 : The opposite of the first variant, the [[SRM-4]] is replaced with a second [[LRM-5]] to increase the design's long-range firepower.<ref name=TRO132 /> BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>, 1,086<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 254</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''Bear Cub'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleAxe Quirk Table - Bear Cub Entry.</ref> | The ''Bear Cub'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleAxe Quirk Table - Bear Cub Entry.</ref> | ||
| − | *[[Easy to Pilot]] | + | * [[Easy to Pilot]] |
| − | *[[Extended Torso Twist]] | + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] |
| − | *[[Cramped Cockpit]] | + | * [[Cramped Cockpit]] |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 15 August 2022
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| Bear Cub | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bergan Industries |
| Production Year | 3068[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,415,730 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Coriolis Class XXV |
| Armor | Compound A-4 |
| Engine | Firebox 200 XL engine |
| Communications System | CH2 Series Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | Able-Seven Sensor Suite |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single heat sinks |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,052[2][3] |
Contents
Description
The Bear Cub was designed by Clan Ghost Bear scientists in the waning years of the 30th century. Khan Nadia Winson expected hostilities to break out with the Inner Sphere, and thus anticipated the need for an expanded arsenal, but the Dragoon Compromise stalled the invasion. It was not until the late 3060s, 70 years later, that the Ghost Bears again had need of a cheap, versatile, second-line BattleMech. The Bear Cub was first put into production after the end of the war with the Draconis Combine.[4]
The light 'Mech uses a 200-rated XL engine that gives it a top speed around 129 km/h. Some expense is spared, however, as the Bear Cub is built with standard armor on a standard chassis. The engineers even went to the extreme of using 12 single heat sinks, streamlining the production process for the Inner Sphere.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The versatile Bear Cub mounts weapons that enable it to be effective in every range bracket. For long-range support, it utilizes a Type V LRM-5, while intermediate ranges utilize two Series 2f ER medium lasers provide respectable firepower. Up close, a Type 1 Cross-Pattern SRM-4 and a Series 1s ER small laser can be added to the mix.[4] The heat dissipation system is not up to the standards of the usual Clan 'Mech, so MechWarriors have to exercise more caution than usual.
Variants
Design Quirks
The Bear Cub has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Gallery
Original Bear Cub from TRO:3075
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Bear Cub
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 133
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 252
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 253
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 254
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 BattleAxe Quirk Table - Bear Cub Entry.