Canopian Variants of the Succession Wars

[Gorgon]

There are two SW-era variants of common Mechs (the Shadow Hawk and the Stinger) that have been on my mind recently. Uncharacteristically for me, those are straight-up combat variants with no (ok, little) gear beyond introtech. As both Mechs are produced by Majesty Metals and Manufacturing throughout the Succession Wars, I've decided to fluff both variants as Canopian in origin.

So let's get to it! First up, the Shadow Hawk SHD-2MC. Build (or at least refitted) at the MMM factory on Dunianshire, the SHD-2MC attempts to draw on the Shadow Hawk's robust heat dissipation system to provide more concentrated fire power. The long range missile system is removed to upgrade the medium laser to a heavier model. In the years prior to the Andurien Secession War, MMM more often than not used Helion-a III laser imported from Andurien and usually seen on Stingray ASF.  This variant is intended to be more effective in combat against enemy Mechs, especially medium and heavy designs.  (It's also an homage to the huge laser on the unseen Shad)

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Shadow Hawk SHD-2MC

Mass: 55 tons
Chassis: Earthwerks SHD
Power Plant: CoreTek 275
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor: Maximilian 43
Armament:
     1 AC/5
     1 SRM 2
     1 Large Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: O/P 300 COMSET
Targeting & Tracking System: O/P 2000A
Introduction Year: 2876
Tech Rating/Availability: D/X-E-D-D
Cost: 4,536,282 C-bills

Type: Shadow Hawk
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Introductory)
Tonnage: 55
Battle Value: 1,126

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                  5.5
Engine                        275 Fusion           15.5
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 3
Heat Sink                     11                      1
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   
Jump Jet                 CT        1        -       0.5   
SRM 2 Ammo (50)          CT        1        -       1.0   
Jump Jet                 RT        1        -       0.5   
Jump Jet                 LT        1        -       0.5   
AC/5                     LT        4        1       8.0   
AC/5 Ammo (20)           LT        1        -       1.0   
SRM 2                    HD        1        2       1.0   
Large Laser              RA        2        8       5.0   
   
Features the following design quirks: Battle Fists (LA), Battle Fists (RA), Improved Life Support, Rugged (1 Point), Ubiquitous (Inner Sphere), Ubiquitous (Clans)

[Gorgon]

Up next, a Stinger, of sorts. This one is inspired by Giovanni Blasini's Wasp NL and ideas about a potential Stinger NL, as well as the original fluff text of the Phoenix Hawk. Namely the part where the Pixie resulted from Orguss engineers realizing that they could just strengthen the Stinger's chassis to add another 25 (!) tons of mass...

Now what if desperate people at Majesty Minerals and Manufacturing sometime during the lull between the Second and Third Succession Wars decided to reproduce this feat, although at a more modest scale. Increasing the weight by 50% to 30 tons while keeping the 120-rated engine and original gyro or the Stinger slows down the Mech. But it frees up enough weight to copy the Phoenix Hawk's weapon suit and drastically improve the armor protection of the resulting 'Stinging Hawk'.

In the end, it is a modest Mech for a modest threat range. If you want something cheap with plenty of spare parts and a respectable firepower, this is for you. Something to garrison a periphery world, provide some heavy laser fire to a light lance or plug a hole in a heavier force. Don't expect any miracles. But treat it like you would a Panther and it will work.

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Stinger 'Stinging Hawk' STG-30MC

Mass: 30 tons
Chassis: Standard Biped
Power Plant: 120 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
     Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     2 Medium Laser
     2 Machine Gun
     1 Vehicular Grenade Launcher
     1 Large Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2912
Tech Rating/Availability: D/X-E-F-E
Cost: 2,104,440 C-bills

Type: Stinger 'Stinging Hawk'
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Standard)
Tonnage: 30
Battle Value: 765

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    3
Engine                        120 Fusion              4
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4
Heat Sink                     10                      0
Gyro                                                  2
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  104                   6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            10        15   
     Center Torso (rear)               4     
     R/L Torso               7         11   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  3     
     R/L Arm                 5         10   
     R/L Leg                 7         14   


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   
Machine Gun Ammo (200)          CT        1        -       1.0   
Vehicular Grenade Launcher      CT        1        1       0.5   
3 Heat Sink                     RT        3        -       3.0   
2 Jump Jet                      RT        2        -       1.0   
Medium Laser                    LA        1        3       1.0   
Machine Gun                     LA        1        0       0.5   
3 Heat Sink                     LT        3        -       3.0   
2 Jump Jet                      LT        2        -       1.0   
Medium Laser                    RA        1        3       1.0   
Large Laser                     RA        2        8       5.0   
Machine Gun                     RA        1        0       0.5   
   
Features the following design quirks: Rugged (1 Point), Ubiquitous (Inner Sphere), Ubiquitous (Clans), Cramped Cockpit

[Daryk]

Since the Shadow Hawk isn't getting to a 20-point roll anyway, it might be better off with an AC/2 and PPC combination... ;)