Resurgence - Battlemechs of the Clans
Clan Factions
The Grizzly always seemed to be viewed as an inferior machine. However, Clan Ghost Bear began to revisit it in the ilClan Era starting with the Grizzly 3; which was a mediocre attempt to adjust a design that was originally plagued with component issues. While the original had a poor run, the goal was to create something formidable, in line with the Rime Otter and Mastodon.
A simple change was made on the Grizzly 4, Endo Steel. Most of the weaponry remained the same, however, the LRM10 was upgraded to an LRM 15. Similar to the original, there are still 3 weapons that could reach out to 600 meters, some of the longest range weapons in production. Additionally, an ECM Suite was added to the large empty space of the right torso for added capability. While some Mechwarriors may see the single ton of Gauss Rifle ammo as lacking, one of the left arm weapons, the lower Small Pulse Laser, can be quickly detached and another ammo bin of Gauss Rifle ammo added in the right arm.
Instead of what the Grizzly 3 did by adding in an excessive heat load, the perspective of the Grizzly 4 was "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." This why the structure and components were improved while leaving the weaponry mostly alone. Galaxy Commander Lars Magnusson has secured at least a full Binary of Grizzly 4's prior to the failed assassination against him by the traitor Hjalmer Miraborg.
Grizzly 5
Aiming to continue along what had been done right, yet with poor execution, elements of the 2 and 3 were used to build the Grizzly 5. The idea of a targeting computer was of great interest. However, the Grizzly 2, simply had good flexibility and firepower, although it needed to be slightly altered.
Both the 2 and 3 brought in an ER Large Laser, which was placed here. A pair of ER Medium Lasers were added rather than a Medium and Small. Sticking with the 2's loadout, an ATM 9 with 2 tons of ammo was placed, alongside the Grizzly's powerhouse weapon, a Gauss Rifle. While some Mechwarriors may see the single ton of Gauss Rifle ammo as lacking, one of the left arm weapons, the lower ER Medium Laser, can be quickly detached and another ammo bin of Gauss Rifle ammo added in the right arm.
The largest change was the removal of the jump jets. Some adamantly opposed this move, however, the Battlemech variant is clearly a sniper. Should a target get too close? ATM HE salvos and Medium Lasers, on top of the Large Laser, and even the Gauss Rifle, especially with the Targeting Computer.
Initial reports show this variant is having success.
The final new variant in production is the Grizzly 6. Where the mediocrity of the Grizzly 3 failed in their design attempts to create a savage close range fighter, the Grizzly 6 succeeded. Often nicknamed the "Mauling Bear", the 6 variant has increased the speed. Being able to move a full 50-80 KPH with jump jets able to send it leaping 150 meters at a time, this machine moves in for the kill very quickly.
A Targeting Computer simply wasn't a benefit, given this machine will often be attacking at short range and even at long range, the Large Pulse Laser and Gauss Rifle pack a huge punch.
A number of Grizzly 6's have been seen in formation with Karhus, two extremely complementary Battlemechs. Where the Karhu may go in for the point blank stab with a Retractable Blade or AC20 hit, the Grizzly can have its back