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This one was inspired by masterarminas and I have tried to pay him the proper respect herein. His original concept is in the link below. I hope you like my InnerSphere take on it.

The Dasher (Fire Moth): As They Should Have Been
https://www.ourbattletech.com/forum/index.php?topic=2677.msg36352#msg36352


BLT-2R BLITZER
Mass: 30 tons
Chassis: Optimal Light-Omega EndoSteel
Power Plant: Vlar 300 XL
Cruising Speed: 108 kph
Maximum Speed: 162 kph, 216 w/MASC
Jump Jets: None
   Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Victory Anchor 2 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
6 Magna Mk II Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Optimizers Prime
   Primary Factory: Terra
Communications System: Arclight Matrix 1A
Targeting and Tracking System: Vector Supreme

OVERVIEW
BattleMech experts were absolutely stunned by the immense speed of the Clan Dasher as the invaders rapidly swept through the InnerSphere. Early efforts to replicate the design actually turned out better than most InnerSphere copies but there was one designer who was still not satisfied. Master Tech Arminas contended that if the chassis was bumped up to thirty tons it could still maintain the same speed and weaponry with room left over for armor which was critically deficient. His design paper entitled ‘As They Should Have Been” eventually reached the Precentor Martial who was intrigued by the concept. Focht recognized that this swift striking BattleMech would be a boon for his rebuilding ComGuards following the Battle of Tukayyid. The new design firm of Optimizers Prime won the contract production rights and expedited construction of its first ‘Mech. Proudly commissioned as the Blitzer in 3053 this new design promises to take the fight to the Clans with the same blinding speed as their ‘Fire Moth’.

CAPABILITIES
This new BattleMech not only matches the Dasher’s movement profile exactly but it also captures its appearance as well. While it is thirty-three percent larger than its Clan forebearer the biggest visual difference is it arms. Gone are the unusual high mounted arms of the original Fire Moth which were inverted for early Elemental transport. As the Blitzer was not intended to serve as a Battlearmor transport more normal arms could be fitted to this new design. The super-sized ton and a half Optimal Light-Omega EndoSteel chassis and the Vlar 300 XL Engine produced an exceptional pairing which had many benefits. The larger engine size helped incorporate all ten of the Double Heat Sinks which would cool the Blitzer incredibly well. A two-ton MASC mounted in the center torso produces the same speed bursts as its lighter Clan forebearer. Five tons of Victory Anchor 2 Ferro-Fibrous previously used on the Hussar provides much better protection than the Dasher could hope to provide at best. With an eighty five percent of maximum armor protection and its one-third larger size it is more than twice as durable as its Clan predecessor. While this came at a cost of half a ton less ‘pod space’ than the old ‘Fire Moth’ the space was well utilized for armament. Six venerable Magna Mk II Medium Lasers fitted in the arms of the BattleMech gave it solid mid to short range firepower that is nearly inexhaustible. Not limited by ammunition the Blitzer is a superb raider capable of taking down opponents of all shapes and sizes on the modern battlefield. All this high-tech performance comes at a price of over six million C-bills however making these units a substantial investment for ComStar at this time.

DEPLOYMENT
The first runs of the Blitzer went straight to the 12th Army stationed in the remnants of the Free Rasalhague Republic. Raiding parties armed with this BattleMech were more than impressed at its performance which included the defeat of a Dasher in single combat. The Clans will be likely be more wary of future encounters of the Blitzer as a proven unit going forward. 

Type: Blitzer
Technology Base: InnerSphere Level 2
Tonnage: 30 tons

Equipment                           Mass
Internal Structure:          EndoSteel            1.5
Engine:            300 XL            9.5
   Walking MP:         10
   Running MP:         15 (20)
   Jumping MP:         0               0
Heat Sinks:            10 (20)               0
Gyro:                              3
Cockpit:                           3
Armor Factor:            90               5

            Internal Structure      Armor Value
   Head            3            9
   Center Torso           10            15 / 4
   R/L Torso         7            10 / 3
   R/L Arm         5            8
   R/L Leg         7            10

Weapons and Ammo:      Location      Criticals   Mass
3 Medium Lasers         Right Torso      3      3
3 Medium Lasers         Left Torso      3      3
MASC               Center Torso      2      2


Cost = 6,178,640 C-bills