BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Zephyr
Designer:           GreatInca
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            35
Role:               Skirmisher
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         7,634,497 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,482

Chassis:              Duralyte 299 Endo Steel
Power Plant:          VOX 280 XL
Walking Speed:        86.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        129.6 kph [172.8 kph]
Jump Jets:            Anderson Propulsion 30 
    Jump Capacity:    240 meters
Armor:                Kallon FWL Special Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    6 Martell Medium Lasers
    1 Magna Mk. IV ER Small Laser
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Neil 6000
Targeting & Tracking: Cat's Eyes 5

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Overview:
    The design of a genius independent mercenary 'Mech engineer, Luke Chung, who also designed
    the BobCat.  It saw limited production for mercenary units operating in and around the Free
    Worlds League.  It is currently in process of testing and review for integration into the
    FWLM with a good chance of success.  Even though the Zephyr is very expensive on a per-ton
    basis, it is seen that the amount of mobility and firepower packed in this design makes it
    among the best valued designs for XL-Engined battlemechs.  Several commanders are eager for
    this to be approved, especially from Marik Militia divisions stationed near the Capellan
    border to return in kind the raids in the duchy of Oriente.

Capabilities:
    Essentially an up-gunned spider, but 5 tons heavier.  Same movement and jump capability, but
    loaded with weight-saving technologies to accommodate triple the firepower, and much more
    armor.  The MASC system allows the Zephyr to temporarily run with the fastest locusts (and
    outrun the rest), and the jump jets allow the Zephyr to grossly out-maneuver them in rougher
    terrain as well.  Locusts, Spiders, and Tarantulas are no match for the Zephyr.  It is an
    excellent recon mech, ambusher, raider, and harasser.  It is especially adept at hit-and-run
    attacks.  The XL Engine and XL Gyro make it very unsuitable for main-line warfare however,
    despite having the maximum armor allowed for a biped light mech.  Heat management is easy:
    Fire four mediums and the small if jumping, all weapons if not.  If the Mechwarrior decides
    to fire all six mediums (or all weapons) while jumping, not firing the small laser will
    allow the 'Mech to cool down its 4 accumulated heat in two or three turns.

Deployment:
    Zephyrs are currently deployed in limited numbers to various mercenary recon and raiding
    missions in the service of the Free Worlds League, mostly into the Capellan Confederation
    and bordering peripherary states.  The FWLM has purchased two units for evaluation.  Pending
    testing and approval, the FWLM will likely mass produce and deploy the Zephyr within two to
    three years (3067-3068).

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.00                     
Engine:                                       280 XL                   8.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 8                                               
    Running MP:                              12 [16]                                            
    Jumping MP:                                 8                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         11 [22]                   1.00                     
Gyro:                                           XL                     1.50                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  118                     7.00                     
    Type:                              Light Ferro-Fibrous                                      

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      11             16       
    Center Torso (rear):                               5       
    R/L Torso:                          8             12       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  4       
    R/L Arm:                            6             12       
    R/L Leg:                            8             16       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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ER Small Laser                                            H                 1          0.50             
4 Jump Jets                                               RT                4          2.00             
4 Jump Jets                                               LT                4          2.00             
MASC                                                      LT                2          2.00             
3 Medium Lasers                                           RA                3          3.00             
3 Medium Lasers                                           LA                3          3.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 48
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 4,  MV: 20"/16"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 4,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE, JMPW1