BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Shadow Hawk SHD-5DR
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3060
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Standard design

Mass:          55 tons
Chassis:       Kallon Type VII Endo Steel
Power Plant:   275 Core Tek Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     5 Rawlings 55 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor Type:    Kallon Unity Weave w. CASE Ferro-Fibrous 
Armament:      
  3 BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Lasers
  1 Garret/Guardian Interface Guardian ECM
  1 Mydron Excel LB 10-X AC
Manufacturer:  Kallon Industries
  Location:    Nanking, Talon
Communications System:  Garret T-20
Targeting & Tracking System:  Garret O2j

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==Overview:==
   Designed as a multi-role 'Mech, the original Shadow Hawk exceeded even
the designers' wildest expectations. Serving all house militaries, including
the Star League army, this medium BattleMech used its impressive array of
firepower with devastating effect. The Shadow Hawk was as adept at serving in
a heavy lance as it is in a recon lance. Given both its track record and
popularity, the push to redesign this venerable BattleMech was only natural.
     During the summer of 3066, the Vicore group contacted most of the house
militaries with their idea. Somewhat surprisingly, only the Free Worlds
League, the Federated Suns and ComStar showed any interest in this new
design.
     Kallon Industries, Earthwerks Incorporated and ComStar all worked with
the designers in the evolution of this new Shadow Hawk, which they envisioned
as a cavalry unit. The one hurdle, however, that ComStar and the Federated
Suns had to overcome was the lack of facilities cleared to manufacture the
'Mech. Using a similar solution to the one reached with the Capellans, Vicore
recommended that Odin Manufacturing on Orestes build the design, with Kallon
using both the Nanking and Talon plants.

==Capabilities:==
   The Shadow Hawk manufactured by Talon Industries makes extensive use of the
latest technologies, including endo steel and Ferro-fibrous armor. The engine
used is the standard CoreTek fusion plant that the 'Mech originally used; the
designers felt that, while an XL engine might have allowed more weapons, it
would have decreased the Shadow Hawk's survivability factor. The 'Mech's speed
has not changed, though its maneuverability has vastly improved with the
addition of new jump jets. The original Shadow Hawk had suffered a major
handicap with its original armor capacity, but the inclusion of Kallon's Unity
Weave erased the problem that the original Maximillian armor had created. Like
many of these redesigns, the Shadow Hawk's head assembly incorporates a
full-cockpit ejection system.

==Variants:==
The SHD-5DR variant of the new Shadowhawk is designed for use as a command
'Mech in recon units. The first addition is heavier armor, intended to ensure
the survival of the lance or company commander, along with his information. In
addition to heavier armor, the 5DR mounts a Garret Guardian ECM Suite,
intended to protect the 'Mech from advanced targeting systems as well as to
break the C3 links of opposing recon units.

The 5DR lacks the 5D's firepower, trading the class 5 rotary autocannon for a
longer-ranged LB10-X AC. It should be noted, however, that the while LB10-X
has a lower damage output, its damage (with standard munitions) is more
concentrated and reliable than that dealt by the rotary AC. The medium lasers
are replaced with Blazefire extened-range weapons. The Streak SRM 4 is removed
completely, replaced with a third ER laser, in order to free tonnage for the
amor and electronics. It is expected that the greater armor protection and
longer range of its weapons will keep the 5DR from harm.

==Deployment==
     Many units in the Federated Suns military, such as the First FedSuns
Armored Cavalry and the Deneb Light Cavalry, have received the new Shadow
Hawks. Kallon has also sold a few to mercenary units (with the authorization
of Duke Hasek) such as the Arcadians and even Wilson's Hussars, in gratitude
for their support of the Capellan March during the Civil War.

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Type/Model:    Shadow Hawk SHD-5DR
Mass:          55 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  91 pts Endo Steel            14      3.00
 (Endo Steel Loc: 3 LA, 3 RA, 1 LT, 3 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine:        275 Fusion                    6     15.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   5
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  179 pts Ferro-Fibrous        14     10.00
 (Armor Crit Loc: 1 HD, 4 LA, 4 RA, 5 RT)

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             18         28      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  8      
   L/R Side Torso:           13      20/20      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              6/6      
   L/R Arm:                   9      18/18      
   L/R Leg:                  13      23/23      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 ER Medium Laser        RA      5           1      1.00
1 ER Medium Laser        LA      5           1      1.00
1 Guardian ECM           RT      0           2      1.50
1 LB 10-X AC             LT      2   20      8     13.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser        CT      5           1      1.00
CASE Equipment:          LT                  1       .50
5 Standard Jump Jets:                        5      2.50
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT)
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TOTALS:                         17          78     55.00
Crits & Tons Left:                           0       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        6,167,656 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,498
Cost per BV:       4,117.26
Weapon Value:      1,253 / 1,253 (Ratio = .84 / .84)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 21;  MRDmg = 11;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 5J,  Armor/Structure: 4/5
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MM;  Point Value: 15
                   Specials: ecm

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