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	{{InfoBoxBattleMech		{{InfoBoxBattleMech
	|image=Ebony.jpg		|image=Ebony.jpg
−	|name=''Ebony''	+	|name=Ebony
−	|manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> <br/> [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 58-59, "MEB-9 Ebony "</ref>
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−	[[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 58–59: "MEB-9 Ebony"</ref>
	|production year=3081		|production year=3081
−	|year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>	+	|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
	|model=MEB-9		|model=MEB-9
	|cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>		|cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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	|mech type=BattleMech		|mech type=BattleMech
	|mass=25		|mass=25
−	|chassis=[[Majesty MLIX]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|chassis=[[Majesty MLIX]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|armor=[[Hellespont Light Stealth]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|armor=[[Stealth Armor|Hellespont Light Stealth]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|engine=[[Magna 250]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|engine=[[Magna 250 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|comsys=[[Majesty COMSET]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|comsys=[[Majesty COMSET]] w/[[Guardian ECM]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
	|T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>		|T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
	|speed=162<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>		|speed=162<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|armament= 1x [[Snub-nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	|armament=1x [[Snub-Nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	|BV (1.0) =	+	|BV (1.0)=
−	|BV (2.0) = 1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref>	+	|BV (2.0)=1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref>
−	}}	+	}}
	== Description ==		== Description ==
−	The '''''Ebony''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	The '''''Ebony''''' is a light [[BattleMech]] produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
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		+	The design employs five-and-a-half tons of Stealth Armor and a [[Guardian ECM]] to allow it to move into position to attack its target. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] would need to disengage some of its ten [[Double Heat Sinks]] in order to quickly activate the 'Mech's [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. With the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds over 160 km/h.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
	When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>		When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	==Weapons and Equipment==	+	== Weapons and Equipment ==
−	The ''Ebony''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted [[Ceres Arms Thrasher]] [[snub-nose PPC]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> [[Triple Strength Myomer]] is also installed, but a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] would need to disengage some of its 10 [[double heat sinks]] in order to quickly activate it; with the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds over 160 km/h. The design employs five-and-a-half tons of [[stealth armor]], powered by a [[Guardian ECM suite]], to both protect and allow it to move into position to attack its target.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>	+	The ''Ebony's'' only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted [[Ceres Arms Thrasher]] Snub-Nose PPC.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/>
−	==Variants==	+	== Variants ==
−	*; MEB-10 : A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]],<ref name="MUL2"/> this one swaps out its [[snub-nose PPC]] for an [[ER large laser]], while also arming it with a [[Dao|''dao''-style]] [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/940/ebony-meb-10/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-10 variant]''</ref>	+	*;MEB-10 : A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this one swaps out its Snub-Nose PPC for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]]. The design also has a [[Dao|Dao-style]] [[Sword|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0)= 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/940/ebony-meb-10/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-10 variant]''</ref>
−	*; MEB-11 : The -11 is a second variant produced for the ''Ebony'', which initially was not popular with its pilots. The MEB-11 swaps out the [[snub-nose PPC]] for a [[plasma rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. In order to make room for the rifle's ammunition, the 'Mech's cockpit was downsized to a [[small cockpit]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 85</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/941/ebony-meb-11/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-11 variant]''</ref>	+	*; MEB-11 : The -11 is a second variant produced for the ''Ebony'', which initially was not popular with its pilots. The MEB-11 swaps out the Snub-Nose PPC for a [[plasma rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. In order to make room for the rifle's ammunition, the 'Mech's cockpit was downsized to a [[Small Cockpit]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV(2.0)= 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 85</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/941/ebony-meb-11/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-11 variant]''</ref>
−	*; MEB-12 : A straightforward and early [[TSEMP]] refit developed in [[Introduction Year::3118]],<ref name="MUL4"/> this third variant replaces the [[snub-nose PPC]] with a [[TSEMP cannon]].<ref name="TRO:3145p210">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 210: "New Tech, New Upgrades - MEB-12/MEB-13 Ebony"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 79</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6942/ebony-meb-12/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-12 variant]''</ref>	+	*;MEB-12 : A straightforward and early [[TSEMP]] refit developed in [[Introduction Year::3118]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, this third variant replaces the Snub-Nose PPC with a TSEMP cannon.<ref name="TRO:3145p210">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 210, "New Tech, New Upgrades - MEB-12/MEB-13 Ebony"</ref> BV(2.0)= 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 79</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6942/ebony-meb-12/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-12 variant]''</ref>
−	*; MEB-13 : The removal of the [[Guardian ECM suite]] and use of a downgraded 225-rated [[XL engine]] frees up enough weight to replace the [[snub-nose PPC]] with a captured [[large re-engineered laser]]. This variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3137]],<ref name="MUL5"/> also mounts six tons of [[heat-dissipating armor]] to deal with hostile plasma and inferno weapons.<ref name="TRO:3145p210"/> BV (2.0) = 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 80</ref> or 750<ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6943/ebony-meb-13/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-13 variant]''</ref>	+	*;MEB-13 : The removal of the ECM suite and use of a downgraded 225 XL engine frees up enough weight to replace the Snub-Nose PPC with a captured [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3137]]<ref name="MUL5"/> also mounts six tons of [[Heat-Dissipating Armor]] to deal with hostile plasma and inferno weapons.<ref name="TRO:3145p210"/> BV(2.0)= 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 80</ref>, 750<ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6943/ebony-meb-13/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-13 variant]''</ref>
	==Design Quirks==		==Design Quirks==
−	The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry</ref>	+	The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry.</ref>
−	* [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Medium)]]	+	* [[Improved Targeting (Medium) ]]
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−	==References==	+	== References ==
	<references />		<references />
−	==Bibliography==	+	== Bibliography ==
	* ''[[Master Unit List]]''		* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''		* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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	[[Category:BattleMechs|Ebony]]		[[Category:BattleMechs|Ebony]]
	[[Category:Light BattleMechs|Ebony]]		[[Category:Light BattleMechs|Ebony]]

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Ebony.jpg |name=Ebony |manufacturer=[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> <br/> [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 58-59, "MEB-9 Ebony "</ref> |production year=3081 |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/942/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=MEB-9 |cost=5,460,834 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |mech type=BattleMech |mass=25 |chassis=[[Majesty MLIX]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |armor=[[Stealth Armor|Hellespont Light Stealth]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |engine=[[Magna 250 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |comsys=[[Majesty COMSET]] w/[[Guardian ECM]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |T&T=[[Majesty 032-199]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |speed=162<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |armament=1x [[Snub-Nose PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)=1,012<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Records Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 40</ref> }} == Description == The '''''Ebony''''' is a light [[BattleMech]] produced jointly by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. This stealthy BattleMech first appeared in [[3081]], and was reportedly being built in factories on [[Canopus IV]] and [[Sian]]. The 'Mech is allegedly named for the Magistracy's secret intelligence branch, the [[Ebon Magistrate]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> The design employs five-and-a-half tons of Stealth Armor and a [[Guardian ECM]] to allow it to move into position to attack its target. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] would need to disengage some of its ten [[Double Heat Sinks]] in order to quickly activate the 'Mech's [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. With the TSM engaged, the ''Ebony'' is able to reach speeds over 160 km/h.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> When it made its first appearance, the design's origins, including as far back to where it was built, was a mystery to intelligence agencies. Large concentrations of the design were found among Capellan forces on the border of the still forming [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> == Weapons and Equipment == The ''Ebony's'' only offensive weapon is its right arm-mounted [[Ceres Arms Thrasher]] Snub-Nose PPC.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> == Variants == *;MEB-10 : A Capellan variant of the ''Ebony'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this one swaps out its Snub-Nose PPC for an [[Extended Range Large Laser]]. The design also has a [[Dao|Dao-style]] [[Sword|sword]] in its left arm. The MEB-10 was given additional armor to round out its improvements.<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV (2.0)= 1,003<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 84</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/940/ebony-meb-10/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-10 variant]''</ref> *; MEB-11 : The -11 is a second variant produced for the ''Ebony'', which initially was not popular with its pilots. The MEB-11 swaps out the Snub-Nose PPC for a [[plasma rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. In order to make room for the rifle's ammunition, the 'Mech's cockpit was downsized to a [[Small Cockpit]].<ref name="TRO:3085p58+"/> BV(2.0)= 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 85</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/941/ebony-meb-11/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-11 variant]''</ref> *;MEB-12 : A straightforward and early [[TSEMP]] refit developed in [[Introduction Year::3118]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, this third variant replaces the Snub-Nose PPC with a TSEMP cannon.<ref name="TRO:3145p210">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 210, "New Tech, New Upgrades - MEB-12/MEB-13 Ebony"</ref> BV(2.0)= 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 79</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6942/ebony-meb-12/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-12 variant]''</ref> *;MEB-13 : The removal of the ECM suite and use of a downgraded 225 XL engine frees up enough weight to replace the Snub-Nose PPC with a captured [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3137]]<ref name="MUL5"/> also mounts six tons of [[Heat-Dissipating Armor]] to deal with hostile plasma and inferno weapons.<ref name="TRO:3145p210"/> BV(2.0)= 700<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 80</ref>, 750<ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6943/ebony-meb-13/ MUL online data for the Ebony MEB-13 variant]''</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Ebony'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ebony Entry.</ref> * [[Improved Targeting (Medium) ]] == References == <references /> == Bibliography == * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' [[Category:BattleMechs|Ebony]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Ebony]] [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs|Ebony]] [[Category:Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs|Ebony]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs|Ebony]] [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]]

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