BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Phoenix Hawk LAM (ELINT Seeker) PHX-VE-1
Designer:           Vagabond
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            50
Configuration:      Land-Air (Standard) BattleMech
Era/Year:           Star League / 2780
Rules (Current):    Advanced (Extinct)
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         8,442,875 C-Bills
Battle Value:       961

Structure:            Standard
Power Plant:          250 Fusion
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            Unknown
    Jump Capacity:    150 meters
Cruising Speed:       162 kph   
Flanking Speed:       248.4 kph 
Safe Thrust Speed:    54 kph    
Max Thrust Speed:     86.4 kph  
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    1 Medium Laser
    2 Remote Sensor Dispensers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The Phoenix Hawk LAM was the largest Land-Air 'Mech produced during the Star League. Allied
    Aerospace reworked their designs for conversion equipment and the size of the LAM, learning
    from their mistake with the Shadow Hawk LAM and the success of the Stinger LAM. The
    resulting LAM was the largest LAM ever constructed capable of remaining in AirMech mode.

Capabilities:
    The VE-1 "ELINT Seeker" saw service later in the Periphery Boarder Wars as a reconnaissance
    and ECM/ECCM unit. The unofficial designation "ELINT" stands for ELectronic Signals
    INTelligence, and refers to intelligence gathering by use of electronic sensors. Built by
    Shinnakasu Heavy Industry under license from Allied Aerospace, the VE-1 combines the
    physical capabilities of the Phoenix Hawk LAM with extensive electronic warfare hardware.
    Two CTB-04 conformal propellant tanks (mounted in the legs) and two NR-BP-E3 booster
    propellant tanks provide plenty of fuel for long-range operations. The majority of the
    unit's electronic warfare equipment including communication equipment, a Beagle Active
    Probe, and A Guardian ECM system that are mounted in the torsos and arms. A pair of remote
    sensor dispensers were added to the legs as a means of expanding the unit's field of cover.
    All of this equipment came at the expense of even more armor protection and only a single
    medium laser kept for defense. This variant quickly became a valuable support craft on the
    battlefield, assisting both ground and space forces in long-range combat operations.

Deployment:
    Only a few dozen of these specialized craft were constructed and were spread through out the
    SLDF forces.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  5.00                     
LAM Conversion Eqpt:                                                   5.00                     
Engine:                                     250 Fusion                12.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 5                                               
    AirMech Cruise MP:                          15                                              
    AirMech Flank MP:                           23                                              
    Safe Thrust:                                5                                               
    Max Thrust:                                 8                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Fuel:                                          400                     4.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  104                     6.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      16             14       
    Center Torso (rear):                               3       
    R/L Torso:                         12             12       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  3       
    R/L Arm:                            8             12       
    R/L Leg:                           12             12       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Jump Jet                                                  CT                1          0.50             
Beagle Active Probe                                       RT                2          1.50             
2 Jump Jets                                               RT                2          1.00             
LAM Fuel Tank                                             RT                1          1.00             
Communications Equipment (2 ton)                          LT                2          2.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LT                2          1.00             
LAM Fuel Tank                                             LT                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                              RA                1          1.00             
Recon Camera                                              RA                1          0.50             
TAG                                                       RA                1          1.00             
Guardian ECM Suite                                        LA                2          1.50             
LAM Fuel Tank                                             RL                1          1.00             
Remote Sensor Dispenser                                   RL                1          0.50             
LAM Fuel Tank                                             LL                1          1.00             
Remote Sensor Dispenser                                   LL                1          0.50