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Line 2: '''IIC''' ("two-C", in the sense of "second generation, and of Clan origin") is an [[Inner Sphere]] designation<ref name="TRO:3055p92">''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 92: "Clan BattleMechs"</ref> for items of superior [[Clan]] technology that have evolved out of certain classic designs or items from which they derive their names. It was coined for certain [[BattleMech]] designs,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> but was later also used for superior (Clan-level) technology rebuilds of [[aerospace fighter]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and other equipment that had recognizably evolved out of an earlier namesake, and is now used for a broad range of advanced items. '''IIC''' ("two-C", in the sense of "second generation, and of Clan origin") is an [[Inner Sphere]] designation<ref name="TRO:3055p92">''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 92: "Clan BattleMechs"</ref> for items of superior [[Clan]] technology that have evolved out of certain classic designs or items from which they derive their names. It was coined for certain [[BattleMech]] designs,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> but was later also used for superior (Clan-level) technology rebuilds of [[aerospace fighter]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and other equipment that had recognizably evolved out of an earlier namesake, and is now used for a broad range of advanced items. − They are invariably considered distinct designs, and not as subvariants of their namesake precursor designs. Many IIC designs have altered the parent design's mass and some bear only a superficial semblance to the earlier design or item of the same name.+ Many IIC designs have altered the parent design's mass and some actually bear only a superficial semblance to the earlier design or item of the same name. − The IIC designation originated with the Inner Sphere,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> and is not a Clan term, describing Clan technology from an Inner Sphere viewpoint. As such, the Clans themselves did not use the IIC description initially, referring to IIC units and items by their traditional Star League-era name (without the "IIC" appendix) instead.<ref>''Trial of Faith'', p. 13 provides one example where what Clan forces describe as "''Locust''" 'Mechs are clearly ''[[Locust IIC]]''.</ref> Later on, around the [[Jihad era]] past the year [[3067]], the Clans seem to have adopted IIC as a designation<ref>''Operation ICE STORM'' Part 2, p. 7</ref> to differentiate the newer IIC designs from their old-fashioned ancestors of the same name which are sometimes still in use in the Inner Sphere. + The IIC designation originated with the Inner Sphere,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> and is not a Clan term, describing Clan technology from an Inner Sphere viewpoint. As such, the Clans themselves did not use the IIC description initially, referring to IIC units and items by their traditional Star League-era name (without the "IIC" appendix) instead.<ref>''Trial of Faith'', p. 13 provides one example</ref> Later on, around the [[Jihad era]] past the year [[3067]], the Clans seem to have adopted IIC as a designation<ref>''Operation ICE STORM'' Part 2, p. 7</ref> to differentiate the newer IIC designs from their old-fashioned ancestors of the same name which are sometimes still in use in the Inner Sphere. :''Among the [[BattleTech]] fanbase, "IIC" is also (often jokingly) used very broadly for the concepts of superiority or improvement; it is unclear if the designation is in similarly casual use within the BattleTech universe.''{{cn}} :''Among the [[BattleTech]] fanbase, "IIC" is also (often jokingly) used very broadly for the concepts of superiority or improvement; it is unclear if the designation is in similarly casual use within the BattleTech universe.''{{cn}} Line 18:
Line 18: == Difference between "IIC" and "C" designs == == Difference between "IIC" and "C" designs == − IIC BattleMechs are by definition new 'Mech models designed from a namesake parent design to make use of Clan technology. They should not be confused with "C"-style variants or refits of BattleMechs which are typically identified by appending "(C)" to their alphanumerical designation: + IIC BattleMechs are by definition new 'Mech models designed from a namesake parent design to make use of Clan technology. They should not be confused with "C"-style variants of BattleMechs which are typically identified by appending "(C)" to their alphanumerical designation: Somewhat similar to the IIC concept, "C"-type BattleMechs are standard 'Mech designs that feature advanced Clan equipment and components, but are essentially only a variant of their parent design built with better components and not an altogether new design (as opposed to a IIC 'Mech that has been redesigned from the ground up). Frequently, the change is limited to exchanging weapon systems for advanced Clan counterparts, without changing the chassis or other components such as the [[fusion engine]] or [[heat sink]]s. Somewhat similar to the IIC concept, "C"-type BattleMechs are standard 'Mech designs that feature advanced Clan equipment and components, but are essentially only a variant of their parent design built with better components and not an altogether new design (as opposed to a IIC 'Mech that has been redesigned from the ground up). Frequently, the change is limited to exchanging weapon systems for advanced Clan counterparts, without changing the chassis or other components such as the [[fusion engine]] or [[heat sink]]s.
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'''IIC''' ("two-C", in the sense of "second generation, and of Clan origin") is an [[Inner Sphere]] designation<ref name="TRO:3055p92">''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 92: "Clan BattleMechs"</ref> for items of superior [[Clan]] technology that have evolved out of certain classic designs or items from which they derive their names. It was coined for certain [[BattleMech]] designs,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> but was later also used for superior (Clan-level) technology rebuilds of [[aerospace fighter]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and other equipment that had recognizably evolved out of an earlier namesake, and is now used for a broad range of advanced items. | '''IIC''' ("two-C", in the sense of "second generation, and of Clan origin") is an [[Inner Sphere]] designation<ref name="TRO:3055p92">''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 92: "Clan BattleMechs"</ref> for items of superior [[Clan]] technology that have evolved out of certain classic designs or items from which they derive their names. It was coined for certain [[BattleMech]] designs,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> but was later also used for superior (Clan-level) technology rebuilds of [[aerospace fighter]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and other equipment that had recognizably evolved out of an earlier namesake, and is now used for a broad range of advanced items. | ||
| − | + | Many IIC designs have altered the parent design's mass and some actually bear only a superficial semblance to the earlier design or item of the same name. | |
| − | The IIC designation originated with the Inner Sphere,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> and is not a Clan term, describing Clan technology from an Inner Sphere viewpoint. As such, the Clans themselves did not use the IIC description initially, referring to IIC units and items by their traditional Star League-era name (without the "IIC" appendix) instead.<ref>''Trial of Faith'', p. 13 provides one example | + | The IIC designation originated with the Inner Sphere,<ref name="TRO:3055p92"/> and is not a Clan term, describing Clan technology from an Inner Sphere viewpoint. As such, the Clans themselves did not use the IIC description initially, referring to IIC units and items by their traditional Star League-era name (without the "IIC" appendix) instead.<ref>''Trial of Faith'', p. 13 provides one example</ref> Later on, around the [[Jihad era]] past the year [[3067]], the Clans seem to have adopted IIC as a designation<ref>''Operation ICE STORM'' Part 2, p. 7</ref> to differentiate the newer IIC designs from their old-fashioned ancestors of the same name which are sometimes still in use in the Inner Sphere. |
:''Among the [[BattleTech]] fanbase, "IIC" is also (often jokingly) used very broadly for the concepts of superiority or improvement; it is unclear if the designation is in similarly casual use within the BattleTech universe.''{{cn}} | :''Among the [[BattleTech]] fanbase, "IIC" is also (often jokingly) used very broadly for the concepts of superiority or improvement; it is unclear if the designation is in similarly casual use within the BattleTech universe.''{{cn}} | ||
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== Difference between "IIC" and "C" designs == | == Difference between "IIC" and "C" designs == | ||
| − | IIC BattleMechs are by definition new 'Mech models designed from a namesake parent design to make use of Clan technology. They should not be confused with "C"-style variants | + | IIC BattleMechs are by definition new 'Mech models designed from a namesake parent design to make use of Clan technology. They should not be confused with "C"-style variants of BattleMechs which are typically identified by appending "(C)" to their alphanumerical designation: |
Somewhat similar to the IIC concept, "C"-type BattleMechs are standard 'Mech designs that feature advanced Clan equipment and components, but are essentially only a variant of their parent design built with better components and not an altogether new design (as opposed to a IIC 'Mech that has been redesigned from the ground up). Frequently, the change is limited to exchanging weapon systems for advanced Clan counterparts, without changing the chassis or other components such as the [[fusion engine]] or [[heat sink]]s. | Somewhat similar to the IIC concept, "C"-type BattleMechs are standard 'Mech designs that feature advanced Clan equipment and components, but are essentially only a variant of their parent design built with better components and not an altogether new design (as opposed to a IIC 'Mech that has been redesigned from the ground up). Frequently, the change is limited to exchanging weapon systems for advanced Clan counterparts, without changing the chassis or other components such as the [[fusion engine]] or [[heat sink]]s. | ||