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Name/Model:         Phoenix Hawk PHX-3
Designer:           -Mud
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            45
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         5,255,090 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,377

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          270 Fusion
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  [118.8 kph]
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    180 meters
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    1 ER PPC
    2 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The Capellan Confederation purchased it's first ER PPCs from the Draconis Combine.  Liao
    operatives smuggled the illicit weapons across the Federated Commonwealth.  In order to
    honor the Death Commandos, Romano Liao sent the first shipments of the weapons, the first
    recovered technology from the Grey Death core to reach the Capellan Confederation to the
    elite unit, ordering that the weapons be mounted on the PHX-2 battlemechs fielded by the
    battalion.  One of the 'mechwarriors receiving the new ER PPC foolishly complained about the
    increase in heat-build up occasioned by the new PPC design.  In her paranoia Romano Liao
    ordered the death of the 'mechwarriors' entire lance.   Predictably, the other PHX pilots
    declared themselves to be delighted with the performance of the new ER PPCs.  Sun-Tzu Liao
    is said to dislike the PHX-3 configuration, but he refuses to dishonor the memory of his
    mother by ordering the configurations changed.  In this he is wise.  The PHX-3s serve as a
    constant reminder to the Death Commandos of the power of the Chancellor, and as a potent
    representative of the power of the Confederation to both it's citizens and to enemies of the
    state.

Capabilities:
    The PHX-3 is an upgrade of the PHX-2.  Similar to the PHX-1 in most respects, the PHX-3
    carries triple-strength myomer and an ER PPC.  Most PHX-3 pilots attempt to close with the
    enemy as soon as possibe, and reduce him with the physical attacks made possible with
    triple-strength myomer.  Against heavier opponents, the ER PPC is an excellent weapon for
    sniping.

Deployment:
    The PHX-3 is secretly unpopular with it's pilots, who feel the ER PPC overheats the 'mech
    during battle.  Although the inclusion of double heat sinks would remedy the problem,
    continuing ill-feeling towards the Liao family among certain elements within the Death
    Commandos has caused Sun-Tzu to refuse to alter his mother's decree, as a gesture of the
    supremacy of the Chancellorship.  Sun-Tzu plays a dangerous game in alienating elements
    within the Death Commandos.  Were they ever to gain control over the elite battalion, the
    Praetorian Guard of the Chancellor, Sun-Tzu would be at their mercy.  Consequently, Sun-Tzu
    has made a point to see that his PHX-3s see constant action, and always receive the most
    dangerous assignments.  However, not a single PHX-3 pilot has ever been slain in combat.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  4.50                     
Engine:                                     270 Fusion                14.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                               9 [11]                                            
    Jumping MP:                                 6                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            10                     0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  128                     8.00                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              6       
    Center Torso:                      14             23       
    Center Torso (rear):                               5       
    R/L Torso:                         11             18       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  4       
    R/L Arm:                            7             10       
    R/L Leg:                           11             15       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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2 Jump Jets                                               CT                2          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RT                2          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LT                2          1.00             
Medium Laser                                              RA                1          1.00             
ER PPC                                                    LA                3          7.00             
Medium Laser                                              LA                1          1.00             
Triple-Strength Myomer                                    --                6          0.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 25
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"j
Damage: (S) 1 / (M) 1 / (L) 1,  OV: 1
Armor (A): 4,  Structure (S): 4
Specials: ENE, TSM
 
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