UII Ursus

"UII" Ursus

The Ursus II is a Clan medium BattleMech that was jointly developed by Bergan Industries of Alshain and Arc-Royal MechWorks of Arc-Royal. Due to their unique status as being a secured producer of Clan Technology, the Ursus II was built as a means for Bergan Industries to increase influence in a very small market. The Ursus II was first produced in 3078, when early production runs went to units participating in the last phases of the liberation of Terra. The design was seen as a bodyguard unit, escorting larger, more vital 'Mechs.

Based on the Ghost Bears' second-line Ursus, the design had some considerable changes from the original. The XL Fusion Engine was downgraded to a 200-rated engine to help lower costs. To make up for its loss in speed, the design was fitted with improved jump jets, which granted more tactical mobility. In its role as a bodyguard unit, the 'Mech employs an ECM suite. Its hull is protected by 10.5 tons of standard armor.