Ymir

The Ymir was the Lyran Commonwealth's first homegrown BattleMech. The first primitive machines, known as the Bipedal Weapons Platform, saw action in 2462. Named for the frost giants of Scandinavian mythology, the Ymir was developed by Coventry Defense Conglomerate by taking the basic frame of the Mackie, shaving ten tons from it, and modifying it into a sleeker, more maneuverable design. With its distinctive angled appearance and evenly distributed weapons load, the Ymir proved a significant step forward in both stability and tactical flexibility.