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| Class = Medium
 
| Class = Medium
 
| Faction = Inner Sphere
 
| Faction = Inner Sphere
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| Price B = 63 200
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| Price B = 58 800
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| ArmorT B = 44 541
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| ArmorT B = 42 938
 
| Engine B = GM 300 XL
 
| Engine B = GM 300 XL
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
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<li>1x [[DSSRM4]]
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<li>3x [[MRM10]]
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<li>1x [[SSRM6]]
 
 
<li>4x [[SPL]]
 
<li>4x [[SPL]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
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<li>[[JJ]]
 
<li>[[MASC]]
 
<li>[[MASC]]
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<li>4 [[DHS]]
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<li>3 [[DHS]]
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<li>1 [[free ton]]
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<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price C = 53 000
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| Price C = 57 000
 
| ArmorT C = 44 541
 
| ArmorT C = 44 541
 
| Engine C = GM 300 XL
 
| Engine C = GM 300 XL
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
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<li>1x [[AC10]]
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<li>3x [[RAC2]]
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<li>1x [[TBolt5]]
 
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<li>1x [[MXPL]]
 
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<li>3x [[SXPL]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip C = <ul>
 
| Equip C = <ul>
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<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[iJJ]]
 
<li>[[iJJ]]
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<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>1 [[DHS]]
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<li>1 [[free ton]]
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<li>3 [[free tons]]
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price D = 56 500
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| Price D = 62 200
 
| ArmorT D = 44 541
 
| ArmorT D = 44 541
 
| Engine D = GM 300 XL
 
| Engine D = GM 300 XL
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
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<li>1x [[LBX10]]
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<li>4x [[LPPC]]
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<li>2x [[LPPC]]
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<li>2x [[SSRM6]]
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<li>3x [[ERSL]]
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</ul>
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<li>1x [[SRM2]]
 
 
| Equip D = <ul>
 
| Equip D = <ul>
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<li>[[iJJ]]
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<li>3 [[DHS]]
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<li>1 [[DHS]]
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<li>0 [[free tons]]
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<li>0 [[free ton]]
 
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
<li>9t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price E = 53 500
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| Price E = 55 500
 
| ArmorT E = 44 541
 
| ArmorT E = 44 541
 
| Engine E = GM 300 XL
 
| Engine E = GM 300 XL
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| Engine G = GM 300 XL
 
| Engine G = GM 300 XL
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
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<li>2x [[LXPL]]
 
<li>1x [[SSRM4]]
 
<li>1x [[SSRM4]]
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<li>2x [[LXPL]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
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| Armor B = 3858
 
| Armor B = 3858
 
| Armor LRA = 2797
 
| Armor LRA = 2797
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| Armor LRL = 4919
 
| Armor INT = 2951
 
| Armor INT = 2951
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| Armor LRL = 4919
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| Version153 = 0.16.1
 
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The '''Uziel''' is an [[Inner Sphere]] second line [[Medium Mech]], equipped mostly with medium- to long-range, direct-fire weaponry, making it a great sniper Mech that can double as a brawler in a pinch. The Uziel has fairly standard [[Armor]] and maneuverability for a Medium Mech, but stands out by coupling this with above-average firepower and incredible utility. 
 
  
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The Uziel has a very cramped and restrictive cockpit. It has a very limited vertical field of view, which can quickly turn it into a death trap on more vertical maps like [[TSA ThunderRift]]. Pilots should also be aware of the Uziel's width, as it's easy for one of the arms to poke out from behind cover without the pilot realizing it.
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The '''Uziel''' is a nimble [[Medium Mech]] that fills the [[Inner Sphere|Inner Sphere's]] vehicle roster with a capable skirmisher. With a fast cruising speed for its weight class and commonly mounting [[Jump Jets]], the Uziel distinguishes itself as part of a vanguard force, brawling or sniping as loadout permits before fading behind the friendly battle line to continue the fight as a support unit. Compared to a [[Light Mech]] being used in the same capacity, the extra armor afforded by the Uziel's increased tonnage allows it to be used more aggressively before being forced to retreat, but not by a large margin - The unusual shape of the Mech, with its exaggerated side torso panels, makes the Uziel somewhat easier to hit. While the Uziel's armament is slightly better than the average Light Mech, it cannot significantly outgun or outrun one to dissuade their attacks, often dooming overconfident pilots to being overrun by fast brawlers. The Uziel shines best in a early-mid game situation as heavier assets take the field, against which the Uziel's speed, firepower and armor can be best leveraged against.
  
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The Uziel is unique in that it currently sports two new cosmetic features: destroyable components and triple [[Jump Jets]]. When the Uziel's side armor is destroyed, the armor plates will visibly detach, and the JJ animation for the Uziel has a third booster instead of the standard two like all the other Mechs, though it does not bring any real combat benefit.
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The Uziel is unique in that it sports destructable side torsos. When the Uziel's side armor is destroyed, the armor plates will visibly detach which, while reducing the physical size of the side torso hitboxes, make it much easier for enemies to identify the destroyed component from afar.
  
 
==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
 
==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
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[[File:iPoke.jpg|center|100px|The iPoke]]
 
[[File:iPoke.jpg|center|100px|The iPoke]]
 
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Nicknamed the "'''''iPoke'''''", the A variant is an ultra long-range platform, capable of providing direct fire support from ranges beyond their target's radar.  Mounting 2 [[LtGauss]] Rifles, it can reach targets from 1250m out, and in combination with its [[JJ|Jumpjets]] is capable of [[Gameplay Tactics#Poptarting|Jump Sniping]] from ranges that make it extremely difficult to be spotted. The weapon's high velocity also makes it a viable anti-air choice. 2 [[free tons]] provide a bit of extra ammo for sustained fire, and a pair of machineguns give it further long-range harassment options, as well as providing some protection against [[Battle Armor]]. Unfortunately, this variant's ultimate weakness is its low damage output, making it more suitable for softening up incoming targets and finishing off stragglers, depending on its teammates to do direct engagements. This makes it a bad choice when heavier firepower is required to engage in or defend against pushes, although it can be a viable choice for a team employing a long-range kiting strategy in games without respawn. The lack of backup weapons suited to short range fighting and decreased armor compared to the rest of the Uziel variants mean that close range engagements will spell its certain doom.
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Nicknamed the "'''''iPoke'''''", the A variant is an ultra long-range platform, capable of providing direct fire support from ranges beyond their target's radar.  Mounting 2 [[LtGauss]] Rifles, it can reach targets from 1250m out, and in combination with its [[JJ|Jumpjets]] is capable of [[Gameplay Tactics#Poptarting|Jump-Sniping]] from ranges that make it extremely difficult to be spotted. The weapon's high velocity also makes it a viable anti-air choice. 2 [[free tons]] provide a bit of extra ammo for sustained fire, and a pair of machineguns give it further long-range harassment options, as well as providing some protection against [[Battle Armor]]. Unfortunately, this variant's ultimate weakness is its low damage output, making it more suitable for softening up incoming targets and finishing off stragglers, depending on its teammates to do direct engagements. This makes it a bad choice when heavier firepower is required to engage in or defend against pushes, although it can be a viable choice for a team employing a long-range [[kiting]] strategy in games without respawn. The lack of backup weapons suited to short range fighting and decreased armor compared to the rest of the Uziel variants mean that close range engagements will spell its certain doom.
 
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===Variant B===
 
===Variant B===
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The Uziel B is a swift, cheap and powerful brawler that brings some serious firepower for its pricetag. Mounting a [[SSRM6]] and [[DSSRM4]], it is capable of firing salvos of 14 missiles, or chain firing them for extended screenshake. A quad array of [[SPL]] increase its firepower to scary levels, helping to put its disoriented targets out of their misery. Unfortunately, this combination of weapons requires getting into ultra short range combat to fully tap into the variant's damage potential and being able to spare only one ton to store a spare reload of bulky streak ammo makes it reliant on its supply chain. The larger launcher is capable of nine salvos only, and as soon as it begins to reload the SSRM6 is three shots away from running completely dry. This shortcomings are somewhat alleviated by the mech's inherent speed and maneuverability inherent to it's class, allowing it to take on quite heavier opponents in isolated duels, and that - quite successfully. A [[MASC]] enhances its already respectable speed and helps the Uziel B to close into its preferred range while making the ammo runs more bearable, but even with 4 [[DHS]] pilots will have to be strategic about its use and are still bound to run into heat issues during longer fights.
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The Uziel B is a swift, cheap, and powerful [[skirmisher]] and [[backcapper]] capable of complicated and diverse tactics. The B's impressive maneuverability is the result of its [[MASC]]-[[JJ|Jump Jet]] combination. Though both pieces of equipment compete for the B's modest three [[DHS|Dual Heat Sinks]], the B can sprint for some distance without overheating and can [[poptart]] at medium range.
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An impressive trio of [[MRM10]]s form the primary weapons of the Uziel B. These should be [[group fire|group fired]] most of the time, but can be [[chain fire|chain fired]] to better manage [[heat]] or to kill enemy [[Battle Armor]]. The B is backed up by a powerful, but hot array of four [[SPL]]s. MRMs have a 60m [[minimum range]] making them risky primary weapons. The B can use its MASC or JJs to gain some distance in order to fire the MRMs.
  
 
===Variant C===
 
===Variant C===
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The Uziel C is a peculiar mech, bringing its full firepower to bear in close range fighting, but capable of engaging enemy forces at medium distances. One of the cheapest Uziel variants, an [[AC10]] forms its main skirmishing tool, although the uncommon addition of a [[Tbolt5|Thunderbolt 5]] allows it to engage enemies from a bit further out if its user is willing to run active radar to enable its lock-on feature. A bit of care should be taken when aiming the missile at longer ranges, as its turning capabilities are limited, a drawback it makes up for by having no minimum range. As the distance to the screen-shaken enemy decreases, the Uziel C can bring to bear its array of 1 [[MXPL|Medium X-Pulse]] and 3 [[SXPL|Small X-Pulse Lasers]]. The former can be employed as the distance begins to turn from medium to close-up, but the latter need you the be within 300m of the enemy to be of use. The main drawback of X-Pulse Lasers, despite their high damage potential compared to other laser variations of the same size, is the extended time they need on the enemy for their damage to add-up, and the difficulty of keeping them trained on specific components in the heat of battle. All of this makes the Uziel C a variant more suited to begin engagements as mid-range support, closing the distance with its [[iJJ|Improved Jumpjets]] after the dedicated brawlers have already engaged, or against opponents not best suited for close range combat. Care should be taken to make use of all of its weaponry in order to maximise its damage potential. Its 2 [[DHS]] barely provide sufficient cooling, as its [[JJ|jumpjets]] are not the only source of sudden bursts of heat.
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The Uziel C is a [[stare|stare-down-style]] medium-range mech. A triad of [[RAC2|Rotary Auto-Cannon 2]]s are the C's only weapons. The [[DPS]] of these cannons is frightening. While not particularly useful for [[jump sniping]], the C's [[Improved Jump Jets]] greatly enhance the its survivability. The C can quickly jump behind cover while its RAC2s are cooling down. On normal temperature maps, the C's single [[DHS]] can more than keep up with the heat of three RAC2s. Players may find themselves using [[Coolant]] if they want to make regular jumps during combat. Besides its limited [[ammo|ammo supply]] which is mostly offset by the Uziel's speed, the C's only real weakness is losing [[arm]]s in combat since each arm accounts for a third of the C's firepower.
  
 
===Variant D===
 
===Variant D===
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The Uziel is a [[screen shake]]r mech and an effective [[brawler]]. With four [[LPPC]]s delivering a significant ammo-free barrage, the D benefits from [[chain fire]] to stay cool. The D's pair of [[SRM6]]s are somewhat ammo-hungry and without any [[free tons]] to [[rearm]] the D, they should be chain fired as well in order to increase screen shake, improve [[heat]] management, and extend their usefulness during prolonged engagements. If one side of the D gets particularly damaged by enemies, it may be necessary to [[twist fight]] and [[group fire]] the LPPCs. Just make sure to give the D enough time to cool down between shots.
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This variants' incredible mobility, coupled with high turn speed and a gamut of weapons at hand means dealing with swift targets will be less of an challenge. This comes at a price however, the cheapest Uziel's range was traded for more punch in a somewhat disparate array of weapons.<br>
 
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The bulk of the utility and firepower will most certainly belong to the [[LBX10|LB-10-X]] and having no spare ton means aiming hard is a must. the two [[LPPC]] will disorient even the toughest enemy at low light conditions, forcing it to either use the search light or gaze harder into the dark. The [[SRM2]] launcher will provide even more splashy damage that will both shake a hit vehicle, or bleed a nearby BA out of health regeneration, those last three weapons are most probably best coupled into a chain fired tertiary group.<br>
 
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The [[ERSL]] trio will add more than insult to injury and every so often deepen reliably any breaches the LB-10-X made, cool and reiant as ever.<br>
 
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The [[iJJ|Improved Jump Jets]] will enable this unit to quickly jump in and out of the fray keeping both it's objectives in check and the unit out of harms way.<br>
 
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The selling point for this unit might be the fact that it is a straight upgrade for that one cheaper Uziel in the menu.
 
  
 
===Variant E===
 
===Variant E===
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A variant clearly meant for long range skirmishing and harassment. One of the cheaper variants, the Uziel E is armed with a pair of [[ERLBL|Extended Range Large Beam Lasers]] backed by a duo of [[AC5]], allowing it to engage enemies from 800m out. Lacking the mobility enhancing equipment common to the chassis, its user must remain aware of their positioning, not shying away from tactical retreats in order to maintain their range advantage, as it's easily overpowered by brawling assets, despite its weaponry not losing effectiveness at closer ranges. In order to take full advantage of its firepower, users must be aware of the different leading required for its two weapon types as long range autocannon shots are much harder to land than pinpoint laser fire. Even though it lacks the mobility, splash and screenshake of the Prime, the range of the A, or the jumpsniping capabilities of either, it makes up with a damage dealing potential that's superior to both. All of its weapons are suitable for defending against [[Battle Armor]] or air assets, although chain-firing should be employed against the former due to a relatively slow firing rate. Its 2 [[DHS]] are enough for the mech to be impossible to overheat in normal temperature maps.
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A variant clearly meant for long range skirmishing and harassment. One of the cheaper variants, the Uziel E is armed with a pair of [[ERLL|Extended Range Large Lasers]] backed by a duo of [[AC5]], allowing it to engage enemies from 800m out. Lacking the mobility enhancing equipment common to the chassis, its user must remain aware of their positioning, not shying away from tactical retreats in order to maintain their range advantage, as it's easily overpowered by brawling assets, despite its weaponry not losing effectiveness at closer ranges. In order to take full advantage of its firepower, users must be aware of the different leading required for its two weapon types as long range autocannon shots are much harder to land than pinpoint laser fire. Even though it lacks the mobility, splash and screenshake of the Prime, the range of the A, or the jump sniping capabilities of either, it makes up with a damage dealing potential that's superior to both. All of its weapons are suitable for defending against [[Battle Armor]] or air assets, although chain-firing should be employed against the former due to a relatively slow firing rate. Its 2 [[DHS]] are enough for the mech to be impossible to overheat in normal temperature maps.
  
 
===Variant F===
 
===Variant F===
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As an agile LRM boat, capable of operating even without spotter support, for the Uziel F's main weakness compete both its lack of enhanced optics and its somewhat mediocre staying power. The main armament being a trio of [[LRM10]] launchers, it's capable of a significant long range punch at a theoretically high re-fire rate, with the option of a long and sustainable chain fire when it's deemed strategically advantageous. Its mobility, with the land speed and agility already inherent to any of the Uziels, is furthered by the [[iJJ|Improved Jumpjets]]. This exactly, along with its backup duo of [[MBL]] for point blank defense, make it a competing rival to the other units of comparable role and price tag. The smaller nature of the launchers also means it will take more volleys before they need to reload, but for when they do the variant can only carry 2 [[free tons|spare tons]] of ammo, forcing it to carry on at only two thirds of its maximal firepower. A sole [[DHS]] will force pilots to either take some time to cool down or chain fire their missiles during painfully prolonged engagements.<br>
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As an agile LRM boat, capable of operating even without spotter support, for the Uziel F's main weakness compete both its lack of enhanced optics and its somewhat mediocre staying power. The main armament being a trio of [[LRM10]] launchers, it's capable of a significant long range punch at a theoretically high re-fire rate, with the option of a long and sustainable chain fire when it's deemed strategically advantageous. Its mobility, with the land speed and agility already inherent to any of the Uziels, is furthered by the [[iJJ|Improved Jumpjets]]. This exactly, along with its backup duo of [[ML]] for short range defense, make it a competing rival to the other units of comparable role and price tag. The smaller nature of the launchers also means it will take more volleys before they need to reload, but for when they do the variant can only carry 2 [[free tons|spare tons]] of ammo, forcing it to carry on at only two thirds of its maximal firepower. A sole [[DHS]] will force pilots to either take some time to cool down or chain fire their missiles during painfully prolonged engagements.<br>
 
Still the units main selling points remain it's affordable price for the early game and its enhanced mobility.
 
Still the units main selling points remain it's affordable price for the early game and its enhanced mobility.
  
 
===Variant G===
 
===Variant G===
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Simple layout isn't always the easiest to use. It is recommended to group the two lasers to a separate fire buttons each. The mighty [[LXPL]] while lacking an pronounced punch, still deals it's steady stream of damage from point blank out to 750m in the field. And the pair on this variant can wreak havoc on any unit not swift enough to flee for cover in time. The [[SRM4]] is handy for a final blow or any stray [[Battle Armor|BA]] unlucky enough to wade in the vicinity of this unit. Lacking any exotic equipment save the two [[LXPL]]s this unit gambles it all on medium range pulse power and heat dissipating capacity strong enough, to keep it coming. The 8 [[DHS]] are quite promising in this regard.<br>
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The two mighty [[LXPL]]s on the Uziel G, while lacking any pronounced [[burst damage|punch]], still deal a steady stream of damage from point blank out to 750m. LXPLs also differentiate the G from other [[DPS]] medium mechs in that they don't [[jam]] or [[reload]] making them a reliable choice. The Uziel's relatively high speed allows the G to wreak havoc on any unit not swift enough to flee for cover in time. The [[SRM4]] is handy for some splash damage to finish off a damaged enemy who is [[damage spreading]]. Lacking any exotic equipment, this unit gambles it all on [[range|medium-range]] pulse power and heat dissipating capacity strong enough to sustain it. The 8 [[DHS]] are quite promising in this regard.<br>
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The key selling point of this unit is the twin X-Pulse power in the 750m range. With no compromises.
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==History==
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<p>Initially the Uziel was an unpopular 'Mech because of it's light punch (especially at short range) combined with a large hit-box which made it feel more lightly armored than other medium BattleMechs.  To counter this a new [[DSSRM]] variant was introduced to provide a powerful short range version of the 'Mech and in version 0.5.4 the Uziel was resized to be in line with the other medium 'Mechs.</p>
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<p>In 0.6.0 the Uziel was further improved and had most outdated tech replaced with more expensive and better equipment (e.g. mounting [[DHS]] instead of [[HS]]), as well as having 2 variants replaced with new and significantly better ones.
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Still, the stigma of being useless and weak clings to it even in the days of 0.6.0, even tough the new variants added and modified in that patch could hold their own against any target that is in their price category and some mechs that are above.
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In the 0.8.0 community edition of the game, the Uziel is more viable than ever, with armor being redistributed to toughen up its huge central torso and new variants, it's the Inner Sphere's mobile skirmisher medium.</p>
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<p>Around 0.10.0 The Uziel got a further improvements most noticeable being a reduction in size - the torso was made narrower to make it more tough. Some variants had undergone redesign.</p>
  
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==Game History==
 
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Initially the Uziel was an unpopular 'Mech because of it's light punch (especially at short range) combined with a large hit-box which made it feel more lightly armored than other medium BattleMechs.  To counter this a new [[DSSRM]] variant was introduced to provide a powerful short range version of the 'Mech and in version 0.5.4 the Uziel was resized to be in line with the other medium 'Mechs.
 
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In 0.6.0 the Uziel was further improved and had most outdated tech replaced with more expensive and better equipment (e.g. mounting [[DHS]] instead of [[HS]]), as well as having 2 variants replaced with new and significantly better ones.<br>
 
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Still, the stigma of being useless and weak clings to it even in the days of 0.6.0, even tough the new variants added and modified in that patch could hold their own against any target that is in their price category and some mechs that are above.<br>
 
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In the 0.8.0 community edition of the game, the Uziel is more viable than ever, with armor being redistributed to toughen up its huge central torso and new variants, it's the Inner Sphere's mobile skirmisher medium.
 
  
 
==Canon==
 
==Canon==
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The Uziel is a fast, [[JJ|jump capable]] Medium 'Mech armed with a variety of weapons: an LBX-2 for longer ranged shots, an [[ERMBL|ER Medium Laser]] and [[LPL|Large Pulse Laser]] for medium-range combat, and two [[ERSBL|ER Small Lasers]] and a single [[SRM6]] for some short-range kick. However, the most well-known variant of the Uziel has a [[PPC]] on each arm, two [[MGun|Machine Guns]] and a single [[SRM6]] in the center. This type of Uziel was an iconic 'Mech in later Mechwarrior and MechAssault games, and made its first appearance in Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance.<br>
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The Uziel is a fast, [[JJ|jump capable]] Medium 'Mech armed with a variety of weapons: an LBX-2 for longer ranged shots, an [[ERML|ER Medium Laser]] and [[LPL|Large Pulse Laser]] for medium-range combat, and two [[ERSL|ER Small Lasers]] and a single [[SRM6]] for some short-range kick. However, the most well-known variant of the Uziel has a [[PPC]] on each arm, two [[MGun|Machine Guns]] and a single [[SRM6]] in the center. This type of Uziel was an iconic 'Mech in later Mechwarrior and MechAssault games, and made its first appearance in Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance.<br>
  
 
Built at Defiance Industries' Furillo plant, the Uziel is an effective medium 'Mech that is looked down upon by the LAAF simply because it is produced on Furillo and not at the prestigious Hesperus facility. The Uziel is built on a Foundation E50 Endo Steel chassis that has a GM 300 XL engine that provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with six Rawlings 50 jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The Uziel is armored with eight tons of Maximillian 100 armor that gives the Uziel adequate protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the heat produced by the 'Mech's weapons, it carries eleven double heat sinks.
 
Built at Defiance Industries' Furillo plant, the Uziel is an effective medium 'Mech that is looked down upon by the LAAF simply because it is produced on Furillo and not at the prestigious Hesperus facility. The Uziel is built on a Foundation E50 Endo Steel chassis that has a GM 300 XL engine that provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with six Rawlings 50 jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The Uziel is armored with eight tons of Maximillian 100 armor that gives the Uziel adequate protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the heat produced by the 'Mech's weapons, it carries eleven double heat sinks.
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Notable Pilots - Bear "OEM" - IS, _Recoil_ - CL, [12vr]Hammerzeitgeist - MERC
  
 
Date Introduced 3065 during the Era known as "Civil War" (3062 - 3067) - Unit Role: Striker
 
Date Introduced 3065 during the Era known as "Civil War" (3062 - 3067) - Unit Role: Striker

Revision as of 05:55, 27 July 2023

Uziel
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Class: Medium Mech
Faction: Inner Sphere
Ticket cost: 6 upon destruction
Tier: 6
Tonnage: 50 tons
Speed: 97 km/h (136 km/h with MASC)
Torso yaw: 260°
Torso pitch: -34° to +45° while standing.
-34° to +55° while crouching.
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 62 400 CBills
Total armor: 44 541
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
A:
Price: 59 500 CBills
Total armor: 39 721
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
B:
Price: 58 800 CBills
Total armor: 42 938
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
C:
Price: 57 000 CBills
Total armor: 44 541
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
D:
Price: 62 200 CBills
Total armor: 44 541
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
E:
Price: 55 500 CBills
Total armor: 44 541
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
F:
Price: 54 000 CBills
Total armor: 41 328
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
G:
Price: 60 900 CBills
Total armor: 41 328
Engine Size: GM 300 XL
Armor Points Distribution
BT
HD
LA
LL
LT
CT
RT
RA
RL
INT
3858
2760
2797
2797
4919
4630
7330
4630
2797
4919
2951

All stats current as of release 0.16.1

The Uziel is a nimble Medium Mech that fills the Inner Sphere's vehicle roster with a capable skirmisher. With a fast cruising speed for its weight class and commonly mounting Jump Jets, the Uziel distinguishes itself as part of a vanguard force, brawling or sniping as loadout permits before fading behind the friendly battle line to continue the fight as a support unit. Compared to a Light Mech being used in the same capacity, the extra armor afforded by the Uziel's increased tonnage allows it to be used more aggressively before being forced to retreat, but not by a large margin - The unusual shape of the Mech, with its exaggerated side torso panels, makes the Uziel somewhat easier to hit. While the Uziel's armament is slightly better than the average Light Mech, it cannot significantly outgun or outrun one to dissuade their attacks, often dooming overconfident pilots to being overrun by fast brawlers. The Uziel shines best in a early-mid game situation as heavier assets take the field, against which the Uziel's speed, firepower and armor can be best leveraged against.

The Uziel is unique in that it sports destructable side torsos. When the Uziel's side armor is destroyed, the armor plates will visibly detach which, while reducing the physical size of the side torso hitboxes, make it much easier for enemies to identify the destroyed component from afar.

Roles and Gameplay Hints

Prime

The Uziel Prime mounts as its main weapons a pair of PPCs, giving it impressive firepower at medium to long range, as well as allowing it to disorient enemy units with the PPC's effects. Improved Jumpjets give the Prime variant the mobility to engage enemies from unexpected angles, being able to jumpsnipe, as well as make use of shorter cover through its controlled upwards thrust. A single SRM6 gives it extra firepower if it's forced to engage foes from close up, but it's better served by making use of its mobility to maintain skirmishing range.
2 MGs can be used to fend of BA in tandem with its SRMs and harass ASF and VTOL at long ranges. Used as a mobile harassment platform, the Uziel Prime can dash from or jump out of cover, fire its PPC's, and retreat, giving the enemy very little time or chance to line up a shot.
Relying on it 4 DHS some pilots find it smart to split it's two PPC's to two separate groups, allowing to shoot from partial cover without wasting the obstructed weapon's shot. This however requires a fourth weapon group, or to, unwillingly, put the MG's together with the SRM6.

Variant A - "iPoke"

The iPoke

Nicknamed the "iPoke", the A variant is an ultra long-range platform, capable of providing direct fire support from ranges beyond their target's radar. Mounting 2 LtGauss Rifles, it can reach targets from 1250m out, and in combination with its Jumpjets is capable of Jump-Sniping from ranges that make it extremely difficult to be spotted. The weapon's high velocity also makes it a viable anti-air choice. 2 free tons provide a bit of extra ammo for sustained fire, and a pair of machineguns give it further long-range harassment options, as well as providing some protection against Battle Armor. Unfortunately, this variant's ultimate weakness is its low damage output, making it more suitable for softening up incoming targets and finishing off stragglers, depending on its teammates to do direct engagements. This makes it a bad choice when heavier firepower is required to engage in or defend against pushes, although it can be a viable choice for a team employing a long-range kiting strategy in games without respawn. The lack of backup weapons suited to short range fighting and decreased armor compared to the rest of the Uziel variants mean that close range engagements will spell its certain doom.

Variant B

The Uziel B is a swift, cheap, and powerful skirmisher and backcapper capable of complicated and diverse tactics. The B's impressive maneuverability is the result of its MASC-Jump Jet combination. Though both pieces of equipment compete for the B's modest three Dual Heat Sinks, the B can sprint for some distance without overheating and can poptart at medium range.

An impressive trio of MRM10s form the primary weapons of the Uziel B. These should be group fired most of the time, but can be chain fired to better manage heat or to kill enemy Battle Armor. The B is backed up by a powerful, but hot array of four SPLs. MRMs have a 60m minimum range making them risky primary weapons. The B can use its MASC or JJs to gain some distance in order to fire the MRMs.

Variant C

The Uziel C is a stare-down-style medium-range mech. A triad of Rotary Auto-Cannon 2s are the C's only weapons. The DPS of these cannons is frightening. While not particularly useful for jump sniping, the C's Improved Jump Jets greatly enhance the its survivability. The C can quickly jump behind cover while its RAC2s are cooling down. On normal temperature maps, the C's single DHS can more than keep up with the heat of three RAC2s. Players may find themselves using Coolant if they want to make regular jumps during combat. Besides its limited ammo supply which is mostly offset by the Uziel's speed, the C's only real weakness is losing arms in combat since each arm accounts for a third of the C's firepower.

Variant D

The Uziel is a screen shaker mech and an effective brawler. With four LPPCs delivering a significant ammo-free barrage, the D benefits from chain fire to stay cool. The D's pair of SRM6s are somewhat ammo-hungry and without any free tons to rearm the D, they should be chain fired as well in order to increase screen shake, improve heat management, and extend their usefulness during prolonged engagements. If one side of the D gets particularly damaged by enemies, it may be necessary to twist fight and group fire the LPPCs. Just make sure to give the D enough time to cool down between shots.

Variant E

A variant clearly meant for long range skirmishing and harassment. One of the cheaper variants, the Uziel E is armed with a pair of Extended Range Large Lasers backed by a duo of AC5, allowing it to engage enemies from 800m out. Lacking the mobility enhancing equipment common to the chassis, its user must remain aware of their positioning, not shying away from tactical retreats in order to maintain their range advantage, as it's easily overpowered by brawling assets, despite its weaponry not losing effectiveness at closer ranges. In order to take full advantage of its firepower, users must be aware of the different leading required for its two weapon types as long range autocannon shots are much harder to land than pinpoint laser fire. Even though it lacks the mobility, splash and screenshake of the Prime, the range of the A, or the jump sniping capabilities of either, it makes up with a damage dealing potential that's superior to both. All of its weapons are suitable for defending against Battle Armor or air assets, although chain-firing should be employed against the former due to a relatively slow firing rate. Its 2 DHS are enough for the mech to be impossible to overheat in normal temperature maps.

Variant F

As an agile LRM boat, capable of operating even without spotter support, for the Uziel F's main weakness compete both its lack of enhanced optics and its somewhat mediocre staying power. The main armament being a trio of LRM10 launchers, it's capable of a significant long range punch at a theoretically high re-fire rate, with the option of a long and sustainable chain fire when it's deemed strategically advantageous. Its mobility, with the land speed and agility already inherent to any of the Uziels, is furthered by the Improved Jumpjets. This exactly, along with its backup duo of ML for short range defense, make it a competing rival to the other units of comparable role and price tag. The smaller nature of the launchers also means it will take more volleys before they need to reload, but for when they do the variant can only carry 2 spare tons of ammo, forcing it to carry on at only two thirds of its maximal firepower. A sole DHS will force pilots to either take some time to cool down or chain fire their missiles during painfully prolonged engagements.
Still the units main selling points remain it's affordable price for the early game and its enhanced mobility.

Variant G

The two mighty LXPLs on the Uziel G, while lacking any pronounced punch, still deal a steady stream of damage from point blank out to 750m. LXPLs also differentiate the G from other DPS medium mechs in that they don't jam or reload making them a reliable choice. The Uziel's relatively high speed allows the G to wreak havoc on any unit not swift enough to flee for cover in time. The SRM4 is handy for some splash damage to finish off a damaged enemy who is damage spreading. Lacking any exotic equipment, this unit gambles it all on medium-range pulse power and heat dissipating capacity strong enough to sustain it. The 8 DHS are quite promising in this regard.

History

Initially the Uziel was an unpopular 'Mech because of it's light punch (especially at short range) combined with a large hit-box which made it feel more lightly armored than other medium BattleMechs. To counter this a new DSSRM variant was introduced to provide a powerful short range version of the 'Mech and in version 0.5.4 the Uziel was resized to be in line with the other medium 'Mechs.

In 0.6.0 the Uziel was further improved and had most outdated tech replaced with more expensive and better equipment (e.g. mounting DHS instead of HS), as well as having 2 variants replaced with new and significantly better ones. Still, the stigma of being useless and weak clings to it even in the days of 0.6.0, even tough the new variants added and modified in that patch could hold their own against any target that is in their price category and some mechs that are above. In the 0.8.0 community edition of the game, the Uziel is more viable than ever, with armor being redistributed to toughen up its huge central torso and new variants, it's the Inner Sphere's mobile skirmisher medium.

Around 0.10.0 The Uziel got a further improvements most noticeable being a reduction in size - the torso was made narrower to make it more tough. Some variants had undergone redesign.


Canon

The Uziel is a fast, jump capable Medium 'Mech armed with a variety of weapons: an LBX-2 for longer ranged shots, an ER Medium Laser and Large Pulse Laser for medium-range combat, and two ER Small Lasers and a single SRM6 for some short-range kick. However, the most well-known variant of the Uziel has a PPC on each arm, two Machine Guns and a single SRM6 in the center. This type of Uziel was an iconic 'Mech in later Mechwarrior and MechAssault games, and made its first appearance in Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance.

Built at Defiance Industries' Furillo plant, the Uziel is an effective medium 'Mech that is looked down upon by the LAAF simply because it is produced on Furillo and not at the prestigious Hesperus facility. The Uziel is built on a Foundation E50 Endo Steel chassis that has a GM 300 XL engine that provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with six Rawlings 50 jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The Uziel is armored with eight tons of Maximillian 100 armor that gives the Uziel adequate protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the heat produced by the 'Mech's weapons, it carries eleven double heat sinks.

Notable Pilots - Bear "OEM" - IS, _Recoil_ - CL, [12vr]Hammerzeitgeist - MERC

Date Introduced 3065 during the Era known as "Civil War" (3062 - 3067) - Unit Role: Striker

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