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| + | |image=Thresher Mk II RGilClan v04.png | ||
| + | |name=Thresher II | ||
| + | |manufacturer=[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', p. 9, 28 - Thresher Mk II</ref> | ||
| + | |production year=3149 | ||
| + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6392/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| + | |model=Standard | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet=Biped | ||
| + | |cost=Unspecified | ||
| + | |mass=60 | ||
| + | |chassis=DSHM Endo 2.4l | ||
| + | |armor=Gamma Special Reflective with [[CASE II]] | ||
| + | |engine=[[XL|300 Extralight]] | ||
| + | |comsys=[[Crossband System 20]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[Dtrac Suite 1]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=13 [26] | ||
| + | |speed=86 kph (140 kph with MASC + Supercharger) | ||
| + | |armament= | ||
| + | *1x[[ER PPC]] | ||
| + | *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | ||
| + | *1x[[LRM 15]] | ||
| + | *1x[[SRM 4]] | ||
| + | *1x[[Flamer]] | ||
| + | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| + | |BV (2.0)=3,364<ref name=RGilClan v04p9&28/> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | The '''''Thresher Mk II''''' is a Heavy Clan BattleMech design as skirmisher by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable ''[[Thresher]]''. The ''Thresher Mk II'' came about when number these 'Mechs were produced during the [[Dark Age Era]], Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable sell them. Negotiations with Clan Wolf Khan, [[Alaric Ward]], pave way to sale, but only if the 'Mechs were refitted to Clan Wolf's specifications, which included arm actuator which the original never featured. | ||
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| + | The 'Mech first saw action in [[3149]], when Clan Wolf pushed into Worlds of the [[Republic Remnant|Republic Remnants]] on [[Chertan]] and [[Pollux]]. | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The 'Mech features 300 Rated Extra-Light Engine, with enhancements of MASC plus a Supercharger, giving it range of high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing it's mobility further with five [[Jump Jets]] giving it jump capacity of 150 meters. | ||
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| + | The ''Thresher Mk II's'' armament features a mix of long range and short range options. It's main battery of guns, comes form it's Extended Range PPC, with 15-tubed Long Range Missile Launcher with 16 volleys of fire. In shorter ranges, a Large Pulse Laser, coupled with a 4-tubed Short-range missile launcher & Flamer rounds out it's short range firepower. | ||
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| + | It's ammunition is protected by presence of CASE II, greatly decreasing damage to the right torso allowing the XL Engine to continue operate without fear of damage. Sea Fox engines choose to fit out the 'Mech's armor with 9.5 tons of [[Reflective Armor|Gamma Special Reflective Armor]]. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but making slight vulnerable to artillery & special ballistic weapons. | ||
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| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Thresher Mk II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | * [[Improved Targeting (Medium)]] | ||
| + | * [[Ramshackle (Design Quirk)|Ramshackle]] | ||
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| + | == Related BattleMechs == | ||
| + | *''[[Thresher]]'': The original version of the ''Thresher Mk II''. | ||
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| + | *''[[Summoner (Thor)]]'': OmniMech version of the original ''Thresher''. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Thresher Mk II]] | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 21 December 2020
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| Thresher II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Trellshire Heavy Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3149[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | Unspecified |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | DSHM Endo 2.4l |
| Armor | Gamma Special Reflective with CASE II |
| Engine | 300 Extralight |
| Communications System | Crossband System 20 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dtrac Suite 1 |
| Heat Sinks | 13 [26] |
| Speed | 86 kph (140 kph with MASC + Supercharger) km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 3,364[1] |
Contents
Description
The Thresher Mk II is a Heavy Clan BattleMech design as skirmisher by Clan Sea Fox. This is a remodeled/refitted version of the venerable Thresher. The Thresher Mk II came about when number these 'Mechs were produced during the Dark Age Era, Clan Sea Fox Merchants were unable sell them. Negotiations with Clan Wolf Khan, Alaric Ward, pave way to sale, but only if the 'Mechs were refitted to Clan Wolf's specifications, which included arm actuator which the original never featured.
The 'Mech first saw action in 3149, when Clan Wolf pushed into Worlds of the Republic Remnants on Chertan and Pollux.
Weapons and Equipment
The 'Mech features 300 Rated Extra-Light Engine, with enhancements of MASC plus a Supercharger, giving it range of high speeds normally found on lighter machines. Enhancing it's mobility further with five Jump Jets giving it jump capacity of 150 meters.
The Thresher Mk II's armament features a mix of long range and short range options. It's main battery of guns, comes form it's Extended Range PPC, with 15-tubed Long Range Missile Launcher with 16 volleys of fire. In shorter ranges, a Large Pulse Laser, coupled with a 4-tubed Short-range missile launcher & Flamer rounds out it's short range firepower.
It's ammunition is protected by presence of CASE II, greatly decreasing damage to the right torso allowing the XL Engine to continue operate without fear of damage. Sea Fox engines choose to fit out the 'Mech's armor with 9.5 tons of Gamma Special Reflective Armor. This armor gives the 'Mech resistance to energy weapons, but making slight vulnerable to artillery & special ballistic weapons.
Design Quirks
The Thresher Mk II has the following Design Quirks:
Related BattleMechs
- Thresher: The original version of the Thresher Mk II.
- Summoner (Thor): OmniMech version of the original Thresher.
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 9, 28 - Thresher Mk II
- ↑ MUL online date for the Thresher Mk II