Marauder IIC 85 Tons
Class Assault

Engine: 340

Chassis:       Endo Steel
Cruising Speed:  43.2 kph
Maximum Speed:   64.8 kph
Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous

Overview:The Marauder has often been touted as the most effective BattleMech in existence. In truth, the performance of the original 'Mech fell far short of its supporters' claims, largely because the Inner Sphere industries could not produce the specialized armor it was designed to carry. With the rediscovery of lost technology in the Inner Sphere, the Marauder has re-emerged with the potential to dominate the battlefield of the future.
When the first Marauder came off the GM production line, the Houses welcomed it as the precursor of a new generation of BattleMechs offering unheard-of battlefield performance. This design foreshadowed the introduction of many unique elements, but the fall of the Star League left other 'Mechs in this new series on the drawing board.
The Clans fulfilled the potential of this new series, and the Marauder IIC is a deadly tribute to Clan engineering capabilities.

Capabilities:The Clan Marauder IIC carries the weaponry layout typical of the standard Marauder. The forearms each contain extended range PPCs paired with medium pulse lasers. This set-up is familiar as the configuration of the Warhammer, which drops hand actuators to ease maintenance and create a more compact design. The top torso mounted weapon on this version is another extended range PPC, thus avoiding a vulnerable ammunition-feed linkage needed for a projectile weapon.

Deployment:This Marauder is on all garrisoned Clan worlds but has seen only limited action. Though on paper the weapon and armor configuration appear to offer little advantage over the refitted Inner Sphere Marauder, on the battlefield this 'Mech pounds its opponents to pieces.

Battletech Stock Variant

Armor

Head           9
CTorso        30
CTorso(Rear)  12
RLTorsos      26
RLTorsos(Rear) 8
RLArms        24
RLLegs        27

Equipment

Heat Sinks       21(42)
Equipment:         Loc: Crits: Tons:
ER PPC              LA    2      6.0
ER PPC              RA    2      6.0
ER PPC              LT    2      6.0
Medium Pulse Laser  LA    1      2.0
Medium Pulse Laser  RA    1      2.0
ER Small Laser(2)   CT (2)1   (2)0.5
ER Small Laser      LT    1      0.5
ER Small Laser      RT    1      0.5

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The Marauder IIC carries the weaponry layout typical of the standard Marauder. The forearms each contain Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon paired with Medium Pulse Laser. This set-up is familiar as the configuration of the Warhammer, which drops hand actuators to ease maintenance and create a more compact design. The top torso-mounted weapon on this version is another Extended Range PPC, thus avoiding a vulnerable ammunition-feed linkage needed for a projectile weapon.

Chassis:       Endo Steel
Engine:      340 Standard
Cruising Speed:  43.2 kph
Maximum Speed:   75.6 kph
Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous

Heat Sinks       21(42)
Equipment:         Loc: Crits: Tons:
ER PPC              LA    2      6.0
ER PPC              RA    2      6.0
ER PPC              LT    2      6.0
Medium Pulse Laser  LA    1      2.0
Medium Pulse Laser  RA    1      2.0
ER Small Laser      CT    1      0.5
ER Small Laser      CT    1      0.5
ER Small Laser      LT    1      0.5
ER Small Laser      RT    1      0.5

A Clan Wolf Marauder IIC firing its weapons

A Clan Wolf Marauder IIC receiving missile barrage.

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Battletech Source: Technical Readout 3055
MechWarrior 2 Source: MechWarrior 2 The Titanium Trilogy Manual