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Shadow Hawk LAM SHD-X3
Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Lang T1 Modified Bi-Modal LAM
Power Plant: DAV 220
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: Allied Lifter B-Series
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: StarSlab/2
Armament:
1 Medium Laser
1 ER Large Laser
Manufacturer: Allied Aerospace; Niops Project Workshops
Primary Factory: Pollux; Niops V
Communication System: O/P 500 Comtalk II
Targeting & Tracking System: O/P 2000C-5
Introduction Year: 3150
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-X
Cost: 8,086,608 C-bills
Overview
The SHD-X3 Shadow Hawk LAM proved a surprise to both Inner Sphere and Periphery military intelligence agents when first observed in Niops Association military formations and Interstellar Expeditions exploratory parties.
Capabilities
The SHD-X3 drops the LRM-5 rack of the older Shadow Hawk in favor of a Beagle active probe, remote sensor dispenser and recon camera, items all useful to both recon units for the Niops Association Militia and to exploration teams with Interstellar Expeditions. Paramedic equipment built into each leg of the 'Mech is useful for both assisting injured soldiers and researchers. The 4-ton bomb bay allows the SHD-X3 to carry extra fuel tanks when working in the exploration or recon mode, bombs when working in fire support roles, or extra rocket launcher packs when serving in a frontline ground combat role. While not a common powerplant, the 220 DAV reactor has parts commonality with the Prowler Explorer Vehicle, used heavily both by the Niops Association Militia and Interstellar Expeditions. Lastly, a whole-head escape pod for the pilot provides greater protection to the Mechwarrior in the event of emergencies.
Type: Shadow Hawk LAM
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Experimental)
Tonnage: 55
Battle Value: 954
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure 5.5
LAM Conversion Equipment 9.0
Engine 220 Fusion 10
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
AirMech Cruising MP: N/A
AirMech Flanking MP: N/A
Safe Thrust: 4
Max Thrust: 6
Double Heat Sink 10 [20] 0
Gyro 3
Cockpit 3
Armor Factor 152 9.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 18 23
Center Torso (rear) 8
R/L Torso 13 18
R/L Torso (rear) 6
R/L Arm 9 16
R/L Leg 13 16
Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Hand
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Heat Tonnage
Paramedic Equipment LL 1 - 0.25
Recon Camera CT 1 - 0.5
2 Jump Jet RT 2 - 1.0
Active Probe RT 2 - 1.5
2 Double Heat Sink RT 6 - 2.0
Remote Sensors/Dispenser LT 1 - 0.5
2 Jump Jet LT 2 - 1.0
4 Bomb Bay LT 4 - 4.0
ER Large Laser LT 2 12 5.0
Paramedic Equipment RL 1 - 0.25
Medium Laser RA 1 3 1.0
Features the following design quirks: Battle Fists (LA), Battle Fists (RA), Improved Life Support, Rugged (1 Point)
