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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Minsk.jpg | |image=Minsk.jpg | ||
|name= Minsk | |name= Minsk | ||
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=<span></span> |
| + | * [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T02]]<ref name=trogc32>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 32</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Bergan Industries|Bergan Industries C-Division]] | ||
|production year= 2830 | |production year= 2830 | ||
|model= MNK-101 | |model= MNK-101 | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel|StarCorp 100+]]<ref name=trogc32/> |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro Fibrous Armor]] | + | |armor=[[Ferro Fibrous Armor|Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=trogc32/> |
|engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | |engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | ||
| − | |comsys= | + | |comsys=Arcadian Communications Pauley-Bronson Z<ref name=trogc32/> |
| − | |T&T= | + | |T&T=Eden Microelectronics Wasat Aggressor Type B with Active Probe<ref name=trogc32/> |
|heat sinks=10 Double Heatsinks | |heat sinks=10 Double Heatsinks | ||
|speed=54 kph | |speed=54 kph | ||
| − | |armament= | + | |armament=<span></span> |
*2x [[Gauss Rifle]]s | *2x [[Gauss Rifle]]s | ||
| − | *1x [[ | + | *1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | *2x [[SRM-6]] |
*2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s | *2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s | ||
| − | *2x [[Machine | + | *2x [[Machine Gun]]s |
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=2, | + | |BV (2.0)=2,021<ref name=trogc33>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 33</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Minsk''''' is | + | The '''''Minsk''''' is [[Clan Ghost Bear]]'s first domestically produced heavy BattleMech.<ref>''TechManual'', p.15 Shape of Things to Come - ''Minsk'' listed as Clan Ghost Bear's first BattleMech.</ref> Produced after [[Operation Klondike]]'s [[Arcadia]] campaign, the ''Minsk'' served the Ghost Bears in Command and Support Stars as a bodyguard unit. Its silhouette is not unlike the ancient ''[[Hammerhands]]'' designs, with barrel-like arms with heavy ballistic weaponry. |
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| + | The ''Minsk'' first gained renown in a [[Trial of Grievance]] in [[2835]] between [[Star Captain]] Jonas and Star Captain Halton of the [[Turkina Keshik]]. Observed by several [[Khan]]s, the ''Minsk'' quickly disabled the Falcon warrior's ''[[Atlas II]]''. Possibly it's best known use was during the Ghost Bears' assault to claim the [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] factory in [[2921]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 1, 6, 12-19, 39</ref> | ||
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| + | Despite its abilities it fell out of favor with the Clans as they represented a role that few Clan warriors wanted to play: Bodyguard. The opportunities for personal advancement and glory are limited for bodyguards, and so the Ghost Bears retired the design. The ''Minsk'' would remain out of service until [[3149]] when officers in [[Taiga Galaxy]] needed a support unit for their Assault Stars and created the ''Minsk 2''.<ref name=trogc32/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The heavy 'Mech was built with a mix of newly developed Clan technologies as well as some equipment | + | The heavy 'Mech was built with a mix of newly developed Clan technologies as well as some leftover equipment from the Star League Defense Force era. The main long-range firepower comes from a [[Gauss Rifle]] mounted in each arm and a single [[LRM-10]] in the left torso. When enemies close the range they face the additional firepower in each side torso: A cluster of weapons consisting of an [[SRM-6]], a [[Small Pulse Laser]], and a [[Machine Gun]]. Ammunition is available in plenty, with three tons of Gauss ammo, two tons of SRM ammo, a ton of LRM ammo, and a ton of ammunition for the Machine Guns. All explosive ammunition and weaponry is protected by Clan-spec [[CASE]]. |
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| − | The | + | The ''Minsk'' also is fitted with an antique [[Beagle Active Probe]], allowing it to find hidden units and threats.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 39</ref><ref name=trogc107>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 107</ref> |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| − | + | *;''Minsk'' : A later revision of the MNK-101 trades the Beagle Active Probe for a Clan equivalent model and reduces the machine gun ammunition to half a ton. Each leg carries an [[A-Pod]] for anti-infantry work. BV (2.0) = 2,028 <ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 108</ref> | |
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| − | + | *;''Minsk 2'' : Developed by officers in [[Taiga Galaxy]] from recycled [[KungsArme]] ''[[Warhammer]]s'', the ''Minsk 2'' is more of a combat engineering specialist design. Similar to the original design it supports command and assault assets. In place of the original payload the ''Minsk 2'' carries an [[ER PPC]] with [[PPC Capacitor]] in each arm. The LRM system is replaced by a [[Mech Mortar/4]], and the SRM racks are exchanged for [[Streak SRM-6|Streak models]]. The two Small Pulse Lasers remain, but the machine guns have been removed and the A-Pods have been replaced by [[B-Pod]]s. In addition the Active Probe has been augmented by an [[Angel ECM]] suite. Two tons of mortar ammunition and two tons of Streak ammunition are carried in CASE protected bays. The number of heat sinks has been increased to twelve, but as these are inadequate to dissipate all the heat generated by the weapons four [[Coolant Pod]]s are carried (two in each arm). BV (2.0) = 2,357<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 109</ref> | |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
* ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' | * ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs|Minsk]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs|Minsk]] | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 17 November 2020
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| Minsk | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Production Year | 2830 |
| Model | MNK-101 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 2830[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | StarCorp 100+[1] |
| Armor | Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Fusion |
| Communications System | Arcadian Communications Pauley-Bronson Z[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Eden Microelectronics Wasat Aggressor Type B with Active Probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heatsinks |
| Speed | 54 kph km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,021[3] |
Description
The Minsk is Clan Ghost Bear's first domestically produced heavy BattleMech.[4] Produced after Operation Klondike's Arcadia campaign, the Minsk served the Ghost Bears in Command and Support Stars as a bodyguard unit. Its silhouette is not unlike the ancient Hammerhands designs, with barrel-like arms with heavy ballistic weaponry.
The Minsk first gained renown in a Trial of Grievance in 2835 between Star Captain Jonas and Star Captain Halton of the Turkina Keshik. Observed by several Khans, the Minsk quickly disabled the Falcon warrior's Atlas II. Possibly it's best known use was during the Ghost Bears' assault to claim the Tokasha MechWorks Alpha factory in 2921.[5]
Despite its abilities it fell out of favor with the Clans as they represented a role that few Clan warriors wanted to play: Bodyguard. The opportunities for personal advancement and glory are limited for bodyguards, and so the Ghost Bears retired the design. The Minsk would remain out of service until 3149 when officers in Taiga Galaxy needed a support unit for their Assault Stars and created the Minsk 2.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The heavy 'Mech was built with a mix of newly developed Clan technologies as well as some leftover equipment from the Star League Defense Force era. The main long-range firepower comes from a Gauss Rifle mounted in each arm and a single LRM-10 in the left torso. When enemies close the range they face the additional firepower in each side torso: A cluster of weapons consisting of an SRM-6, a Small Pulse Laser, and a Machine Gun. Ammunition is available in plenty, with three tons of Gauss ammo, two tons of SRM ammo, a ton of LRM ammo, and a ton of ammunition for the Machine Guns. All explosive ammunition and weaponry is protected by Clan-spec CASE.
The Minsk also is fitted with an antique Beagle Active Probe, allowing it to find hidden units and threats.[6][7]
Variants
- Minsk 2
- Developed by officers in Taiga Galaxy from recycled KungsArme Warhammers, the Minsk 2 is more of a combat engineering specialist design. Similar to the original design it supports command and assault assets. In place of the original payload the Minsk 2 carries an ER PPC with PPC Capacitor in each arm. The LRM system is replaced by a Mech Mortar/4, and the SRM racks are exchanged for Streak models. The two Small Pulse Lasers remain, but the machine guns have been removed and the A-Pods have been replaced by B-Pods. In addition the Active Probe has been augmented by an Angel ECM suite. Two tons of mortar ammunition and two tons of Streak ammunition are carried in CASE protected bays. The number of heat sinks has been increased to twelve, but as these are inadequate to dissipate all the heat generated by the weapons four Coolant Pods are carried (two in each arm). BV (2.0) = 2,357[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 32
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Minsk (standard)
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 33
- ↑ TechManual, p.15 Shape of Things to Come - Minsk listed as Clan Ghost Bear's first BattleMech.
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, pp. 1, 6, 12-19, 39
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 39
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 107
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 108
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 109