Editing Dasher II

{{Otheruses|the 40-ton BattleMech|other uses|Dasher (disambiguation)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Dasher II.jpg
|name = ''Dasher II''
|manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]]
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[[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 149–150: "Dasher II"</ref>
|production year = 3077
|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/848/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = Standard
|cost = 8,633,894 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 40
|chassis = [[Dominator Medium-Alpha 01]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|armor = [[Compound 6F Ferro Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|engine = [[Type 79 400 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|comsys = [[Comset 1]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|T&T = [[J-Track 52]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink|double]]<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|speed = 162<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
|armament = 6x [[ER micro laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>
| BV (2.0) = 522<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
}} 

==Description==
The original ''[[Fire Moth (Dasher)|Dasher]]'', called ''Fire Moth'' by the Clans, is a light [['Mech]] that is known for having great speed but weak armor, and it was found that the ''Dasher'' was not very effective at swarm tactics or raiding due to this deficiency. Because of this deficiency in the design the '''''Dasher II''''' entered service during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. Much heavier and sturdier than the original ''Dasher'', the ''Dasher II'' has a top speed of 162 km/h that equals that of the original ''Dasher''. The ''Dasher II'''s top speed allows it to close in to effectively use its firepower.<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>

Unfortunately the ''Dasher II'' has little to recommend it over the earlier ''Dasher''. To keep the speed of the original ''Dasher'', designers used a huge 400-rated [[XL engine]] that occupies nearly two thirds of the 'Mech's available weight. Another strike against the ''Dasher II'' is that unlike its inspiration, it isn't an [[OmniMech]]. The only advantage the standard ''Dasher II'' has over the ''Dasher'' is the three tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] used to protect it.<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Dasher II'' is armed with six [[ER micro laser]]s. While these weapons do not have a very long range they are capable of doing heavy damage when used in large numbers at short range. The problem is that the ''Dasher II'' is likely to be picked apart by long-range weapons fire long before it gets into range.<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/>

==Variants==
*; ''Dasher II'' 2 : This [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant of the ''Dasher II'' was first seen in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref name="MUL2"/> by [[Republic of the Sphere]] intelligence. This version replaces the engine with an [[XXL engine]], adds [[MASC]], and increases the armor protection. The [[ER micro laser]]s are replaced by [[ER medium laser]]s as well.<ref name="TRO:3085p149+"/> BV (2.0) = 2,239<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 214</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/847/dasher-ii-2/ MUL online entry for Dasher II 2 variant]''</ref>

*; ''Dasher II'' 3 : This variant of the ''Dasher II'', developed in [[Introduction Year::3136]],<ref name="MUL3"/> reduces the top speed of the 'Mech to 120 km/h. The weapons have also been removed and replaced by a single [[ER PPC]], while the hand actuators have been replaced by [[claw]]s for close-quarter combat. The weight freed up by the engine swap allows this variant to carry more than twice the armor of its progenitor design. BV (2.0) = 1,496<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 105</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6920/dasher-ii-3/ MUL online entry for Dasher II 3 variant]''</ref>

*; ''Dasher II'' 4 : This variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3136]],<ref name="MUL4"/> is also equipped for close combat. It carries a [[chain whip]] and [[Triple Strength Myomer]], while an [[XL gyro]] and [[XXL engine]] free up space for more weaponry. The ''Dasher II'' 4 carries two [[LRM-5]] launchers, an [[ER large laser]], [[ER medium laser]], and [[ER small laser]], while a single [[micro pulse laser]] provides some anti-infantry support. The 'Mech's top speed is usually 100 km/h, but with the TSM active it can hit 110 km/h. Eight [[improved jump jet]]s allow it to cover 240 meters per jump, and the ''Dasher II'' 4's armor protection is enhanced with the use of [[hardened armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,749<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 106</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6919/dasher-ii-4/ MUL online entry for Dasher II 4 variant]''</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Dasher II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Dasher II Entry</ref>
* [[Poor Performance]]

==Related Designs==
[[Fire Moth (Dasher)]] - The ''Dasher II'' was created as a heavier, non-Omni version of the ''Fire Moth''.

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Dasher II Pilots]]''

==BattleMech Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:MWDA Dasher II.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] ''Dasher II''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_2.pdf MWDA Spirit Cat's dossier for Arnis Drummond]
* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_27.pdf MWDA Spirit Cat's dossier for Faisal Rosse]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''

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