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==Description==
 
==Description==
The ''UrbanMech'' is designed for just what its name suggests, urban combat and defense. This is achieved by making the ''UrbanMech'' the slowest light [[BattleMech]] in existence with a top speed of only 32.4kph and a jumping distance of only 60 meters. On an open battlefield, speeds that slow would be a death warrant for any light [['Mech]], but in the streets and alleys of an urban labyrinth, even with its slow speeds, the ''UrbanMech'' is free to fight and fade back into the city as it sees fit.
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The '''''UrbanMech''''' is designed for just what its name suggests, urban combat and defense. This is achieved by making the ''UrbanMech'' the slowest light [[BattleMech]] in existence with a top speed of only 32.4 km/h and a jumping distance of only sixty meters. On an open battlefield, speeds that slow would be a death warrant for any light [['Mech]], but in the streets and alleys of an urban labyrinth, even with its slow speeds, the ''UrbanMech'' is free to fight and fade back into the city as it sees fit.
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
 
The ''UrbanMech'' packs a powerful punch for its size. In its right arm it carries an Imperator-B [[Autocannon/10]] and as a back up weapon it carries a Harmon Light [[Small Laser]]. With these two weapons the ''UrbanMech'' can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough [[MechWarrior]], down [['Mech]]s up to twice its own size.
 
The ''UrbanMech'' packs a powerful punch for its size. In its right arm it carries an Imperator-B [[Autocannon/10]] and as a back up weapon it carries a Harmon Light [[Small Laser]]. With these two weapons the ''UrbanMech'' can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough [[MechWarrior]], down [['Mech]]s up to twice its own size.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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* UM-R60L - The -R60L is an upgrade to the ''UrbanMech'' that makes it twice as deadly as the R60 version. The R60L sacrifices two tons of armor and carries a [[Autocannon/20]], which is capable of downing most light 'Mechs and severely damaging most medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 469
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* UM-R63 - The -R63 ''UrbanMech'' is an upgrade of the UR-R60. The Autocannon/10 has been upgraded to an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] version and a [[Small Pulse Laser]] has been added to aid in combating [[infantry]]. The -R63 retains the [[Small Laser]] of the -R60 model, as well. BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540
  
* UM-R60L - The -R60L is an upgrade to the ''UrbanMech'' that makes it twice as deadly as the R60 version. The R60L sacrifices two tons of armor and carries a [[Autocannon/20]], which is capable of downing most light 'Mechs and severely damaging most medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 469
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* UM-68 - Eschewing the autocannon, this [[Draconis Combine]] variant carries an [[MRM-30]]. The added damage potential proved a nasty surprise to [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Ghost Bear War]]. BV (2.0) = ???
  
* UM-R63 - The -R63 ''UrbanMech'' is an upgrade of the UR-R60. The Autocannon/10 has been upgraded to an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] version and a [[Small Pulse Laser]] has been added. The -R63 retains the [[Small Laser]] of the -R60 model, as well. BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540
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* UM-69 - This [[Free Worlds League]] variant upgrades the autocannon to an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] and the laser to an [[ER Small Laser]]. This is all made possible by the upgrade to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and the removal of the extra heat sink. BV (2.0) = ???
  
* UM-R70 - The -R70 model is an upgrade that has greater potential than the -R63. The -R70 uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and mounts a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]], which can fire up to six times the normal rate of fire, giving it the possibility of doing one hundred and fifty percent as much damage as the [[Autocannon/20]] on the -R63. For backup weapons, it carries an Extended Range Medium Laser and Extended Range Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 604, BV (2.0) = 724
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* UM-70 - The -70 model is an upgrade that has greater potential than the -R63. The -70 uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and mounts a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]], which can fire up to six times the normal rate of fire, giving it the possibility of doing one hundred and fifty percent as much damage as the [[Autocannon/20]] on the -R63. For backup weapons, it carries an [[Extended Range Medium Laser]] and [[Extended Range Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 604, BV (2.0) = 724
  
 
* [[UrbanMech IIC]] - The ''UrbanMech'' was one of the [['Mechs]] carried on the [[Exodus]] with General Kerensky and the remnants of the [[SLDF]]. The [[Clans]] have created their own variant of the ''UrbanMech'' (called the [[UrbanMech IIC]]), which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 737, BV (2.0) = 800
 
* [[UrbanMech IIC]] - The ''UrbanMech'' was one of the [['Mechs]] carried on the [[Exodus]] with General Kerensky and the remnants of the [[SLDF]]. The [[Clans]] have created their own variant of the ''UrbanMech'' (called the [[UrbanMech IIC]]), which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 737, BV (2.0) = 800
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3060]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3060]]
  
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[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:000-500 BV BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]]
[[Category:000-500 BV BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]]
 

Revision as of 21:11, 19 March 2008

UrbanMech
UrbanMech
Production information
Manufacturer Orguss Industries
Model UM-R60
Class Light
Technical specifications
Mass 30 tons
Chassis Republic-R
Armor Durallex Medium
Engine Leenex 60
Speed 32.4 km/h
Jump Jets Pitban 6000
Armament
BV (1.0) 454
BV (2.0) 504


Description

The UrbanMech is designed for just what its name suggests, urban combat and defense. This is achieved by making the UrbanMech the slowest light BattleMech in existence with a top speed of only 32.4 km/h and a jumping distance of only sixty meters. On an open battlefield, speeds that slow would be a death warrant for any light 'Mech, but in the streets and alleys of an urban labyrinth, even with its slow speeds, the UrbanMech is free to fight and fade back into the city as it sees fit.

Armament

The UrbanMech packs a powerful punch for its size. In its right arm it carries an Imperator-B Autocannon/10 and as a back up weapon it carries a Harmon Light Small Laser. With these two weapons the UrbanMech can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough MechWarrior, down 'Mechs up to twice its own size.

Variants

  • UM-R60L - The -R60L is an upgrade to the UrbanMech that makes it twice as deadly as the R60 version. The R60L sacrifices two tons of armor and carries a Autocannon/20, which is capable of downing most light 'Mechs and severely damaging most medium 'Mechs in a single salvo. BV (1.0) = 443, BV (2.0) = 469
  • UM-R63 - The -R63 UrbanMech is an upgrade of the UR-R60. The Autocannon/10 has been upgraded to an LB-X Autocannon/10 version and a Small Pulse Laser has been added to aid in combating infantry. The -R63 retains the Small Laser of the -R60 model, as well. BV (1.0) = 494, BV (2.0) = 540
  • UrbanMech IIC - The UrbanMech was one of the 'Mechs carried on the Exodus with General Kerensky and the remnants of the SLDF. The Clans have created their own variant of the UrbanMech (called the UrbanMech IIC), which is an upgraded version using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 737, BV (2.0) = 800

References