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[[Inner Sphere]] analysts were stumped trying to determine the purpose on the second-line [[BattleMech]] they dubbed '''''Vixen'''''. The '''''Incubus''''', as it is known amongst the [[Clans]], is somewhat expensive for a light garrison 'Mech. This is because it uses all the weight-saving material known to the [[Clans]] at the time, including an [[XL Engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and five and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. This confused Spheroid observers until they understood how important one-on-one duels were in Clan culture and how often they occurred amongst bored garrison troops. The ''Incubus'' is a 'Mech that is often used in such Trials, especially because it is easy to turn off weapons to effectively balance the 'Mech's strength with that of an augmented [[Elemental]]. Despite its purpose, the ''Incubus'' does occasionally show up in second-line forces that are desperate for equipment. | [[Inner Sphere]] analysts were stumped trying to determine the purpose on the second-line [[BattleMech]] they dubbed '''''Vixen'''''. The '''''Incubus''''', as it is known amongst the [[Clans]], is somewhat expensive for a light garrison 'Mech. This is because it uses all the weight-saving material known to the [[Clans]] at the time, including an [[XL Engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and five and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. This confused Spheroid observers until they understood how important one-on-one duels were in Clan culture and how often they occurred amongst bored garrison troops. The ''Incubus'' is a 'Mech that is often used in such Trials, especially because it is easy to turn off weapons to effectively balance the 'Mech's strength with that of an augmented [[Elemental]]. Despite its purpose, the ''Incubus'' does occasionally show up in second-line forces that are desperate for equipment. | ||
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The ''Incubus'' is armed with primarily medium-range weaponry. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] is accurate and covers a respectable range, while a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are solid backup weapons. Four [[Machine Gun]]s are highly effective against unarmored [[infantry]]. | The ''Incubus'' is armed with primarily medium-range weaponry. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] is accurate and covers a respectable range, while a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s are solid backup weapons. Four [[Machine Gun]]s are highly effective against unarmored [[infantry]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 19 December 2013
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| Incubus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tokasha MechWorks Alpha |
| Production Year | 2954[1] |
| Model | Vixen |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,314,790 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Model MH-26 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE |
| Engine | Light Force 270 (XL) |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,406[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,596[3] |
Description
Inner Sphere analysts were stumped trying to determine the purpose on the second-line BattleMech they dubbed Vixen. The Incubus, as it is known amongst the Clans, is somewhat expensive for a light garrison 'Mech. This is because it uses all the weight-saving material known to the Clans at the time, including an XL Engine, Endo Steel frame, and five and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. This confused Spheroid observers until they understood how important one-on-one duels were in Clan culture and how often they occurred amongst bored garrison troops. The Incubus is a 'Mech that is often used in such Trials, especially because it is easy to turn off weapons to effectively balance the 'Mech's strength with that of an augmented Elemental. Despite its purpose, the Incubus does occasionally show up in second-line forces that are desperate for equipment.
Weapons and Equipment
The Incubus is armed with primarily medium-range weaponry. A Large Pulse Laser is accurate and covers a respectable range, while a pair of ER Medium Lasers are solid backup weapons. Four Machine Guns are highly effective against unarmored infantry.
Variants
- Incubus 3
- The second variant removes all of the lasers for a stronger short-range punch. It adds a Streak SRM-6 and two Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,216[2], BV (2.0) = 1,324[5]
- Incubus 4
- Clan Hell's Horses was impressed by Clan Diamond Shark and their refits of second-line 'Mechs. They decided to re-engineer the Incubus. They completely changed the weapon loadout with an eye to lower cost, but kept the core purpose of the 'Mech intact. It uses newer weapon systems, though the redesign changed the visual aesthetics of the 'Mech itself. It mounts a Heavy Large Laser, two Medium Pulse Lasers, two Micro Pulse Lasers, and two ER Micro Lasers. It can quickly build up heat in normal combat situations, but most of the Trials it is involved in necessitate disabling multiple weapons, so this is rarely a problem. BV (1.0) = 1,215, BV (2.0) = 1,581[6]
- Incubus 5
- Clan Ice Hellion, always prolific users of fast light 'Mechs, copied the original redesign of the Incubus, but decided to create their own variant. This fifth version mounts an ATM 6 with two tons of ammunition, two ER Medium Lasers, and four Light Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 1,239, BV (2.0) = 1,364[7]
Gallery
Incubus 4
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Incubus (Vixen)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Combat Operations, p. 109
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 173
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p.174
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 175
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 176
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 177