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{{otheruses|the IIC-style BattleMech|the original parent design or other uses|Griffin|Griffin (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Griffin IIC RGilClan v14.png
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|image=Griffiniic.jpg
|name = ''Griffin IIC''
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|name=Griffin IIC
|manufacturer =  
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|manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]], [[Barcella Alpha]], [[Brim Ironworks]]
[[Barcella Alpha]]<ref name=TRJp10f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 10–11: "Griffin IIC". Stats are those of the IIC 4, not the base model.</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:PP -->
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|production year=2852
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1310/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
[[Brim Ironworks]]<ref name=TRJp10f />
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|cost= 4,255,510 C-bills
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|Tech Base=Clan
[[Irece Alpha]]<ref name=TRJp10f />
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mass=40
[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-FK2]]<ref name=rg14p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 4</ref>
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|chassis=NCIS [[Endo Steel]] Type M
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|armor=Alpha Compound [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=rg14p4/>
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|engine=[[Consolidated 240]]  
|production year = 2852
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|comsys=Unknown
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1310/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|T&T=Unknown
|cost = 4,255,510 [[C-bill]]s
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|Tech Base = Clan
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|speed=97.2
|mech type = BattleMech
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|jumpjets=Northrup Starlifters M40s
|mass = 40
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|armament=
|chassis = [[NCIS Type M]] [[endo steel]]  
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*4x [[LRM-5]]s
|armor = [[Alpha Compound Ferro-Fibrous]]
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*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
|engine = [[Consolidated 240]]  
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*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
|comsys = Unknown
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|BV (1.0)=1,492
|T&T = Unknown
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|BV (2.0)=1,608<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 241</ref>
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]
 
|speed = 97.2
 
|jumpjets = [[Northrup Starlifters M40s]]
 
|armament =  
 
* 4x [[LRM-5]]
 
* 1x [[ER large laser]]
 
* 1x [[ER small laser]]
 
|BV (1.0) = 1,492
 
|BV (2.0) = 1,608<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 241</ref>
 
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The [[Clans]] upgraded the venerable ''[[Griffin]]'' design until the [[BattleMech]] now known as the '''''Griffin IIC''''' emerged.  
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The [[Clans]] upgraded the venerable ''[[Griffin]]'' design until the [[BattleMech]] now known as the '''''Griffin IIC''''' emerged. Seven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor are mounted on an [[Endo Steel]] frame, giving the ''Griffin IIC'' almost maximum armor protection for its size. It is slightly faster than its antecedent, and it correspondingly mounts enough [[jump jet]]s to leap up to 180 meters at a time.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Seven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor are mounted on an [[Endo Steel]] frame, giving the ''Griffin IIC'' almost maximum armor protection for its size. It is slightly faster than its antecedent thanks to a 240-rated [[fusion engine]], and it correspondingly mounts enough [[jump jet]]s to leap up to 180 meters at a time.
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This fire support 'Mech is armed with an [[ER Large Laser]] for direct-fire and four [[LRM-5]] launchers, giving it a strength that exceeds the original [[Inner Sphere]] design, while being faster and lighter. Two tons of ammunition prove sufficient for most Clan engagements. Unlike the original, none of the [[IIC]]'s weapons have a minimum range, so it is just as deadly up close, where it can also add in an [[ER Small Laser]]. It does not need additional [[heat sink]]s to stay relatively cool.
 
 
This fire support 'Mech is armed with an [[ER large laser]] for direct-fire and four [[LRM-5]] launchers, giving it a strength that exceeds the original [[Inner Sphere]] design, while being faster and lighter. Two tons of ammunition prove sufficient for most Clan engagements. Unlike the original, none of the [[IIC]]'s weapons have a minimum range, so it is just as deadly up close, where it can also add in an [[ER small laser]]. It does not need additional [[double heat sink]]s to stay relatively cool.
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 2 : This variant swaps the [[LRM-5]]s for [[Streak SRM-2]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,454, BV (2.0) = 1,516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 242</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 15</ref>
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*;''Griffin IIC'' 2 : This variant swaps each missile launcher for a [[Streak SRM-2]]. BV (1.0) = 1,454, BV (2.0) = 1,516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 242</ref>
  
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 3 : Similar to the ''IIC'' 2, this variant retains the [[ER large laser]], but trades out the rest of the armament for a [[heavy small laser]], two [[Streak SRM-2]]s and two [[heavy medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRJp10f /> BV (1.0) = 1,317, BV (2.0) = 1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 243</ref>
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*;''Griffin IIC'' 3 : Similar to the ''IIC'' 2, this variant retains the large laser, but trades out the rest of the armament for a [[Heavy Small Laser]], two Streak SRM-2s and two [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,317, BV (2.0) = 1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 243</ref>
  
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 4 : This upgrade was first designed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] with assistance from [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. It retains the [[Series 7NC]] [[ER large laser]] and [[Series 1NC]] [[ER small laser]], but replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with a pair of [[ATM-3]]s. Three tons of ammunition allows for maximum flexibility. The jump jets are [[Northrup Starlifters M40s]], the comms a [[JNE Integrated]], the T&T system a [[Build 3 CAT TTS]].<ref name=TRJp10f /> BV (1.0) = 1,407, BV (2.0) = 1,475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 244</ref> or 1,407<ref name=TRJp10f />
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*;''Griffin IIC'' 4 : This upgrade was first designed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] with assistance from [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. It retains the Series 7NC [[ER Large Laser]] and Series 1NC [[ER Small Laser]], but replaces the missile launchers with a pair of [[ATM 3]]s. Three tons of ammunition allow for maximum flexibility. BV (1.0) = 1,407, BV (2.0) = 1,475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 244</ref>
  
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 5 : This anti-[[infantry]] variant replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with six [[Series 34NC]] [[light machine gun]]s. The weight saved allowed for the inclusion of enough [[Northrup Starlifter M41]] [[improved jump jet]]s to leap up to 210 meters, a scant improvement. This inclusion necessitated reshuffling the locations of the lasers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101212132034/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,344<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 245</ref>
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*;''Griffin IIC'' 5 : This anti-[[infantry]] variant replaces the missile launchers with six Series 34NC [[Light Machine Gun]]s. The weight saved allowed for the inclusion of enough Northrup Starlifter M41 [[Improved Jump Jets]] to leap up to 210 meters, a scant improvement. This inclusion necessitated reshuffling the locations of the lasers.<ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,344<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 245</ref>
  
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 6 : Based on the ''Griffin IIC'' 4, the Nova Cats first deployed this variant during the [[Jihad]]. The [[ATM-3]]s stay in place, but the lasers were removed and replaced by a single [[heavy large laser]]. A [[targeting computer]] offsets the sensor interference from the big gun, and [[improved jump jet]]s allow the ''IIC'' 6 to cover 240 meters in every jump. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 275</ref>
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*;''Griffin IIC'' 6 : Based on the ''Griffin IIC'' 4, the Nova Cats first deployed this variant during the [[Jihad]]. The ATM-3s stay in place, but the lasers were removed and replaced by a single [[Heavy Large Laser]]. A [[Targeting Computer]] offsets the sensor interference from the big gun, and [[Improved Jump Jet]]s allow the ''IIC'' 6 to cover 240 meters in every jump. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 275</ref>
 
 
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 9 : Developed by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name=rg14p4/>, this version uses [[Inner Sphere]] weaponry. The head carries an [[ER small laser]], the center torso mount houses a [[medium X-Pulse laser]], and the side torsos each carry a [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launcher with one ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,106<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 16</ref>
 
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Griffin IIC'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Griffin IIC Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Battlefists]]
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
''[[Griffin]]'' - 15 tons lighter, the ''Griffin IIC'' is a Clan upgrade of the Inner Sphere ''Griffin''.
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''[[Griffin]]'' - 15 tons lighter, the ''Griffin IIC'' is an upgrade of the Inner Sphere ''Griffin''.
 
 
==Notes==
 
* Author [[Ashley Watkins]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog entry] that she designed stats and wrote background for ''Griffin IIC'' as originally published in ''TRO:3055''.
 
* On the Japanese port of [[Mechwarrior 1]], the ''Griffin IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki> concept art was originally the ''[[BattleMaster]]''; as the ''Griffin'' never made an appearance anywhere in the game. When [[Technical Readout: 3055]] was created in 1992, FASA took the ''BattleMaster''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s concept art from the Japanese version of the game to create the ''Griffin IIC''.
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Griffiniic.jpg|Original ''Griffin IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
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File:Griffiniic.jpg|Original ''Griffin IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
Griffin IIC RGilClan v14.png|''Griffin IIC'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14|RG:ilClan v14]]''
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File:Griffin iic 3.png|''Griffin IIC'' 3 ‎from ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix|TRO:Phoenix]]''  
Griffin iic 3.png|''Griffin IIC'' 3 ‎from ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix|TRO:Phoenix]]''  
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Image:Griffin iic-4.jpg|''Griffin IIC'' 4 from ''TRO:Phoenix''
Griffin iic-4.jpg|''Griffin IIC'' 4 from ''TRO:Phoenix''
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File:Griffin iic 6.png|''Griffin IIC'' 6 ‎from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]''  
Griffin iic 6.png|''Griffin IIC'' 6 ‎from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]''  
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]''
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*''[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101212132034/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]
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*''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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*''[[Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
 
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