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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Incubus II TROPrototypes.jpg |
| − | |name=Incubus II | + | |name=''Incubus II'' |
|manufacturer=[[Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name=troPp142>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 142</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name=troPp142>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 142</ref> | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|production year=3085 | |production year=3085 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4363/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4363/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |cost=5,819,840 C- | + | |cost=5,819,840 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis=[[Model MH-26]] [[endo steel]]<ref name=troPp142/> |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=[[Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=troPp142/> |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[ | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s |
| − | |engine= [[Fusion 240 XL]] | + | |engine= [[Fusion 240]] [[XL engine]] |
|comsys= [[CH2 Series Integrated]] | |comsys= [[CH2 Series Integrated]] | ||
| − | |T&T= [[Version Gamma-VTTS]] | + | |T&T= [[Version Gamma-VTTS]] with [[light active probe]] |
|speed=129 | |speed=129 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=Light Series Mk. II | + | |jumpjets=[[Light Series Mk. II]] with [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]<ref name=troPp142/> |
| − | |armament=2x [[ER | + | |armament= |
| + | * 2x [[ER medium pulse laser]]s | ||
| + | * 1x [[Laser AMS]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Light active probe]]<ref name=troPp142/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,261 ('Mech only)<ref name=troPp143>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 143</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,261 ('Mech only)<ref name=troPp143>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 143</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Incubus II''''' [[BattleMech]] is a redesign of a staple second line [[Clan]] BattleMech, the ''[[Incubus]]''. [[Clan Hell's Horses]] worked with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] to develop the new machine. As the exiled Wolves were providing the raw materials and the Horses the technical knowledge, the Wolves had been given right of first refusal for produced units.<ref name=troPp142/> | + | The '''''Incubus II''''' [[BattleMech]] is a redesign of a staple second-line [[Clan]] BattleMech, the ''[[Incubus]]''. [[Clan Hell's Horses]] worked with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] to develop the new machine. As the exiled Wolves were providing the raw materials and the Horses the technical knowledge, the Wolves had been given right of first refusal for produced units.<ref name=troPp142/> |
| − | The | + | The Hell's Horses scientists chose the ''Incubus'' as their target because it is so highly regarded by the Clans. By focusing on one of the strengths of the original design - speed - they settled on a development direction. The use of a smaller engine reduced the top speed slightly, but additional [[jump jet]]s allow the ''Incubus II'' to cover more ground in a jump, with the distance traveled increased by the installation of a [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]. When in a standard atmosphere the ''Incubus II'' can cover 300 meters in a single jump, and with the increased airflow through the heat sinks the ''Incubus II's'' cooling systems perform more effectively.<ref name=troPp142/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Incubus II'' only has two torso-mounted [[ER | + | The ''Incubus II'' only has two torso-mounted [[ER medium pulse laser]]s for offensive armament, and a [[laser AMS]] system was installed in the head to protect the pilot from missile attacks. The installation of more [[jump jet]]s and the [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]] has reduced the available space for weaponry, but the Hell's Horses found an answer for that problem: They created several handheld weapons systems that add additional firepower and provide commanders and pilots with some of the tactical flexibility of an [[OmniMech]].<ref name=troPp142/> |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| + | No true variants have been observed, but the nature of the ''Incubus II''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s handheld weapons system means there have been a variety of weapons loadouts observed. | ||
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| + | *; Medium chemical laser weapon : Mounts twin [[medium chemical laser]]s with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 93<ref name=troPp143/> | ||
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| + | *; Streak LRM weapon : Mounts a [[Streak LRM-5]] with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 108<ref name=troPp143/> | ||
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| + | *; LRM weapon : Mounts a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 130<ref name=troPp143/> | ||
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| + | *; Streak SRM weapon : Carries a single [[Streak SRM-4]] with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 100<ref name=troPp143/> | ||
| − | * | + | *; AP Gauss rifle weapon : An anti-[[infantry]] and [[battle armor]] weapon, this system carries triple [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 82<ref name=troPp143/> |
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| − | == | + | *; Machine gun weapon : Another anti-[[infantry]] choice, this weapon carries four [[machine gun]]s, with the half ton of ammunition and armor common to all the ''Incubus II'' handheld weapons systems. BV (2.0) = 37<ref name=troPp143/> |
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| − | + | *; TAG weapon : This system carries a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system, protected by a half-ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 16<ref name=troPp143/> | |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Incubus II'' has following | + | The ''Incubus II'' has following Design Quirks: |
* [[Cramped Cockpit]] | * [[Cramped Cockpit]] | ||
* [[Reinforced Legs]] | * [[Reinforced Legs]] | ||
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| + | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| + | * ''[[Incubus (Vixen)]]'' - The predecessor of the Incubus II, created in year [[2954]], much to the bafflement of Inner Sphere observers after the beginning of the [[Clan Invasion]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 11 March 2024
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| Incubus II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha[1] |
| Production Year | 3085[2] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,819,840 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Model MH-26 endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Fusion 240 XL engine |
| Communications System | CH2 Series Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | Version Gamma-VTTS with light active probe |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Light Series Mk. II with partial wing[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,261 ('Mech only)[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Incubus II BattleMech is a redesign of a staple second-line Clan BattleMech, the Incubus. Clan Hell's Horses worked with Clan Wolf-in-Exile to develop the new machine. As the exiled Wolves were providing the raw materials and the Horses the technical knowledge, the Wolves had been given right of first refusal for produced units.[1]
The Hell's Horses scientists chose the Incubus as their target because it is so highly regarded by the Clans. By focusing on one of the strengths of the original design - speed - they settled on a development direction. The use of a smaller engine reduced the top speed slightly, but additional jump jets allow the Incubus II to cover more ground in a jump, with the distance traveled increased by the installation of a partial wing. When in a standard atmosphere the Incubus II can cover 300 meters in a single jump, and with the increased airflow through the heat sinks the Incubus II's cooling systems perform more effectively.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Incubus II only has two torso-mounted ER medium pulse lasers for offensive armament, and a laser AMS system was installed in the head to protect the pilot from missile attacks. The installation of more jump jets and the partial wing has reduced the available space for weaponry, but the Hell's Horses found an answer for that problem: They created several handheld weapons systems that add additional firepower and provide commanders and pilots with some of the tactical flexibility of an OmniMech.[1]
Variants[edit]
No true variants have been observed, but the nature of the Incubus II's handheld weapons system means there have been a variety of weapons loadouts observed.
- Medium chemical laser weapon
- Mounts twin medium chemical lasers with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 93[3]
- Streak LRM weapon
- Mounts a Streak LRM-5 with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 108[3]
- Streak SRM weapon
- Carries a single Streak SRM-4 with half a ton of ammunition, and adds half ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 100[3]
- AP Gauss rifle weapon
- An anti-infantry and battle armor weapon, this system carries triple AP Gauss rifles with one ton of ammunition, and adds half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 82[3]
- Machine gun weapon
- Another anti-infantry choice, this weapon carries four machine guns, with the half ton of ammunition and armor common to all the Incubus II handheld weapons systems. BV (2.0) = 37[3]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Incubus II has following Design Quirks:
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Incubus (Vixen) - The predecessor of the Incubus II, created in year 2954, much to the bafflement of Inner Sphere observers after the beginning of the Clan Invasion.