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* ''Ursus 2'' - This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]], which re-configured the design for the anti-vehicle/anti-infantry role.  The 'Mech's principle weapon is its left torso [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]], which has been given just a single ton of ammunition. In its right arm is a single [[Plasma Cannon]] and a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifle|AP Gauss Rifles]].  There are 2 tons of ammunition for the Cannon, while the AP Gs have been given a ton. The 'Mech has retained its [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]] in right torso. The 'Mech's mobility was improved due to it receiving a [[XL Fusion Engine|XL Engine]] and six [[Jump Jets]]. Armor protection for the 'Mech has also been slightly increased. BV (2.0) = 2,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 239 - Ursus's Jihad era variant from RS3060u.</ref>
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* ''Ursus 2'' - This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]], which re-configured the design for the anti-vehicle/anti-infantry role.  The 'Mech's principle weapon is its left torso [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]], which has been given just a single ton of ammunition. In its right arm is a single [[Plasma Cannon]] and a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifle|AP Gauss Rifles]].  There are 2 tons of ammunition for the Cannon, while the AP Gs have been given a ton. The 'Mech has retained its [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]] in right torso. The 'Mech's mobility was improved due to it receiving a [[XL Fusion Engine|XL Engine]] and six [[Jump Jets]]. Armor protection for the 'Mech has also been slightly increased. BV (2.0) = 2,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 239 - Ursus's Jihad era variant from RS3060u.</ref>
  
 
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*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
 
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''

Revision as of 08:04, 23 June 2010

Ursus (BattleMech)
Ursus
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries, Alshain
Model USS
Class Medium
Cost 4,535,500 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Bergan XIV
Armor Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 200 Standard
Speed 65 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,509[1]
BV (2.0) 1,778[2]



Description

The Ursus is Khan Bjorn Jorgensson's ideal fusion between Clan and Inner Sphere technologies. The first Clan BattleMech designed and manufactured entirely and exclusively in the Inner Sphere, the Ursus uses Inner Sphere technology that has not been surpassed by that of the Clans where possible to maximize the efficiency of the factories Clan Ghost Bear captured during the Clan invasion. The rest of the parts are imported from Clan space. Though it took over seven years, Ghost Bear technicians made the Clan and Inner Sphere parts work together to create this second-line 'Mech. The Ursus finally saw full-scale production in 3059 and was shipped to garrison units throughout the touman. Eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect this design, but only because it would have been inefficient to use any more. An ECM Suite is also used to disrupt enemy electronics.

Armament

The Ursus is a flexible defender that mounts a variety of weapons to engage enemies at all ranges. Its weakness is in its lack of long-range capability, though the Series 7K ER Large Laser and Type X LRM-10 are respectable for a 'Mech its size. For closer work, it uses two Series 2a ER Medium Lasers, two Kolibri Delta Series Medium Pulse Lasers, and a Type VI SRM-6 launcher. This blistering hail of weapons fire is generally as effective as an Inner Sphere heavy, so the Ursus compares favorably to the designs that it is expected to stand up against.

Variants

  • Ursus 2 - This variant was introduced during the Jihad, which re-configured the design for the anti-vehicle/anti-infantry role. The 'Mech's principle weapon is its left torso Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle, which has been given just a single ton of ammunition. In its right arm is a single Plasma Cannon and a pair of AP Gauss Rifles. There are 2 tons of ammunition for the Cannon, while the AP Gs have been given a ton. The 'Mech has retained its ER Medium Lasers in right torso. The 'Mech's mobility was improved due to it receiving a XL Engine and six Jump Jets. Armor protection for the 'Mech has also been slightly increased. BV (2.0) = 2,054[3]

References

  1. Combat Operations, p. 113
  2. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 238
  3. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 239 - Ursus's Jihad era variant from RS3060u.

Bibliography