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Here is the Cochise fluff for MasterArminas concept. Sorry it is so late but I have been extremely busy. The complete review should be up tonight.

Cochise
Mass: 70 Tons
Frame: Eden Compact 90
Engine: Redline 350 XL
Armor: Great Father Type XIa Ferro-aluminum
Armament:
   20 tons of pod space available
Manufacturer: Drennan Industrialplex
   Primary Factory: Tamaron
Communications System: K55
Targeting/Tracking System: Coyote’s Spirit 4

OVERVIEW
When the Coyotes embarked on their journey to create an aerospace fighter for the Clan war effort they recognized the need for a close air support craft. This would be a natural fit for their touman which was focused on carrying out robust ground based assaults. While some outsiders thought this fact would inhibit their ability to rapidly design such an aerospace frame they did not account for the Coyote’s friends.
Hell’s Horses had attempted two such models previously for the Quicksilver Program and stood ready to help its long time ally in the endeavor. Snow Raven also offered their engineering expertise on the project no doubt hoping to strengthen a potential rival of their growing aerospace competitor, the Cloud Cobras. Finally the Wolf Clan would be vital in providing existing materials for rapid production.
Luckily everything fell into place quickly as the pact that formalized Raven control over the primary Avar manufacturing line, originally a Wolf design, opened the way for obtaining the Jagatai aerospace frame upon which this design is based. The Coyotes were also pleased by the inclusion of the venerable Redline 350 XL Engine to power the concept as the wildly popular Blood Knight BattleMech as well as intriguing 70 ton Main Battle Tank could make use of it.
A full star of these fighters named after the famous Apache leader who proved equally skilled in war and peace was forwarded to the ilKhan for evaluation.

CAPABILITIES
With twenty seven tons of ferro aluminum armor encasing its structure the Cochise can best be described as “the flying brick”. This incredible amount of protection enables the fighter to endure an incredible amount of damage. Some test pilots even speak of their invincibility while at the helm of this well armored craft. A few have even gone through with apparent suicidal maneuvers even resulting in crashes only to walk away unharmed. While critics call this behavior delusional and bordering on the insane it has pointed out the fighters astonishing survivability.
While the thick skin of this OmniFighter is perhaps its most impressive feature no one can discount its speed. Able to maneuver normally at 3.5Gs the Redline 350XL Engine can boost the Cochise to a maximum thrust of 5.5Gs. This superior quickness not only makes for a remarkable fighter but an excellent bomber as it can carry an excellent bomb load. All this performance comes at the price of pod space however which only maxes out at 20 tons, far lower than Clan norms.
Primary Configuration features two Extended Range Particle Projection Cannons linked to a Targeting Computer creating a fearsome opponent for any foe. Five additional double heat sinks help off set the excess energy generated by these weapon systems.
Alternate Configuration A relies on a single Long Range Missile 20 rack as its main weapon. Equipped with an Artermis IV Firing Control System and three tons of ammo it can blanket any would be foe with distant missile fire. Five Medium Pulse Lasers are also present for any threat vessel that dare closes in. Only a single double heat sink was added to deal with extra weapon fire.
Alternate Configuration B returns to an all energy arsenal linked to a three ton Targeting Computer creating a fearsome adversary. With an Extended Range Large Laser serving as its main gun backed by seven Extended Range Medium Lasers it can inflict terrible damage on ground based targets or would be aerial rivals. Six additional double heat sinks were added to dissipate waste heat generated by this configuration.
Alternate Configuration C requires the fighter to close with threats in order to use its five Streak SRM 6s. Armed with four tons of ammunition this tight quarters load out is very capable of dispatching threats. One rear mounted Extended Range Medium Laser is also included for aft defense.

DEPLOYMENT
As testing continues on the Cochise there has already been widespread speculation on ChatterWeb who exactly will field these formidable ground assault fighters. Naturally the Coyotes followed by Hell’s Horses, Snow Ravens, and the Wolves would be first in line to use the Cochise. However, Burrock and Goliath Scorpion have both shown a surprising amount of interest in this concept indicating they may move to acquire some.