The final "new" OmniMech assigned to the Ice Scorpions is the 60-ton Snow Leopard, based on the highly prized Desert Tiger of Clan Goliath Scorpion. While many of the former Hellions in Chi Galaxy regard this design as being too big and too slow for their preferred patterns of attack, the Scorpion Khans insisted on including at least one of these per OmniMech Star to boost the overall firepower of Chi Galaxy. And while the design is not quite as fast as the Ice Scorpions would prefer, it is still able to keep pace with standard Clan Ice Ferrets (for short periods of time, at least).
The two designs (Snow Leopard and Desert Tiger) are virtually identical, with the only difference being the Snow Leopard incorporates a fixed two-ton MASC system (left torso) at the expense of two tons of pod-space (having "just" 21.0 tons of pod-space available). Both OmniMechs are outfitted with 10.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor plating, the maximum possible for a 60-ton bipedal Clan OmniMech, although the Snow Leopard only carries the base ten DHS available in the engine core.
Surprisingly, some former Hellion Warriors in the Ice Scorpions have embraced the design, as the heavy firepower, good speed (especially sprint speed!), and excellent pod-space epitomize their "First Strike" Doctrine, albeit in a slightly slower package. Galaxy Commander Connor Rood is one such Warrior, commanding Chi Galaxy from his Snow Leopard in the Lithe Kill Cluster.
The Prime Configuration is armed with two ER Large Lasers (right arm and left arm) and two ER Medium Lasers (left torso), all tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer (right torso). An ECM Suite in the head completes the equipment package, while eighteen DHS make the Prime heat neutral on a running Alpha Strike.
Configuration A is armed with an ER PPC (right arm) and an ER Medium Laser (left torso), both tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso. These weapons are supported by an LRM-20 launcher with Artemis IV FCS set in the left arm, fed by three tons of ammunition (for a total of 18 missile salvos). Thirteen DHS offsets all heat production except for that caused by movement.
Configuration B is very similar to the A version. The main gun is an ER PPC (right arm) that is tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer (right torso). But the back up weaponry consists of three Streak SRM-6 launchers (left arm, left torso, and right torso) fed by two tons of ammunition. With only twelve DHS this configuration does overheat, but only when all three Streak packs lock onto a target and the Warrior runs while firing the ER PPC as well.
There are two sub-variants of the C Configuration. Both feature the same secondary weapon systems: an ER Large Laser (right arm), an ER Medium Laser (right torso), and a Streak SRM-4 launcher (left torso) fed by a ton of ammunition, along with a three ton Targeting Computer in the right torso. Configuration C-1 also mounts an LB-5X Autocannon (left arm) with two tons of ammunition, while the C-2 variant features an Ultra AC-5 Autocannon, also with two tons of ammunition. Eleven DHS makes the C-1 run cool (although not completely heat neutral), and despite running slightly hotter, the C-2 is still well within the boundaries of Clan norms in heat dissipation.
There are also two sub-variants of the D Configuration. Configuration D-1 features an LB-10X Autocannon (left arm) fed by two tons of ammunition, an ER Large Laser (right arm), and an ER Medium Laser (left torso), all tied into a three-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso. A head-mounted ECM Suite completes the equipment package. Despite having only the base ten DHS, Configuration D-1 runs fairly cool. The D-2 Configuration replaces the LB-10X Autocannon with an Ultra AC-10 Autocannon, leaving all other weapons and equipment the same. This version runs a bit hotter than D-1.
Configuration E is armed with a Gauss Rifle (left arm) fed by three tons of ammunition (for a total of 24 shots!), supported by three ER Medium Lasers (right arm, right torso, and left torso) tied into a three ton Targeting Computer in the right torso. Although only the base ten DHS are mounted, the Snow Leopard E cannot overheat on a running Alpha Strike.
Configuration F was designed for commanding officers. With a head-mounted Active Probe, the Snow Leopard F can easily keep track of their Cluster in action. Armament consists of a right arm ER PPC and four ER Medium Lasers (two left arm, right torso, and left torso), all tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer (right torso). Eighteen DHS is capable of dissipating nearly all heat generated by this configuration.
Finally, there is Configuration G. Very much favored by the former Hellion Warriors, the Snow Leopard G is armed with a Large Pulse Laser (right arm) and four Medium Pulse Lasers (head, left arm, right torso, and left torso), all tied into a three-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso. Fourteen DHS makes this configuration heat neutral on a running Alpha Strike and it is capable of laying down extremely accurate fire at all ranges.
Snow Leopard
Mass: 60 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3037
Dry Cost: 17,180,000 C-Bills
Total Cost: 17,180,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,015
Chassis: Coriolis Class VI BiFrame Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Skorpion Type II 360 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h (129.6 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Compound GS Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
21.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Scorpion Manufacturing Complex Alpha
Primary Factory: Circinus
Communications System: JNE Integrated
Targeting and Tracking System: TRTTS Mark II with Targeting Computer
Capabilities:
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 99 points 3.00
Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 360 16.50
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9 (12)
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 10(20) 0.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 201 10.50
Armor Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 20 30
Center Torso (rear) 10
L/R Torso 14 20
L/R Torso (rear) 8
L/R Arm 10 20
L/R Leg 14 28
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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MASC LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 31
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 10
8 0 0 0 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: Prime Cost: 18,836,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,782
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 18(36) 8.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 3 RT, 1 LA, 2 RA
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
ER Large Laser LA 12 1 4.00
Targeting Computer RT - 2 2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers LT 10 2 2.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
ECM Suite HD 0 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 8
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 28
8 4 4 3 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: A Cost: 18,996,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,895
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 13(26) 3.00
CASE Locations: LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER PPC RA 15 2 6.00
LRM-20 LA 6 4 5.00
Artemis IV FCS LA - 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 2 2.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (18) LA - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 12
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 29
8 5 5 4 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2
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Loadout Name: B Cost: 18,787,600
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,714
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 12(24) 2.00
CASE Locations: LT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA+H R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER PPC RA 15 2 6.00
Streak SRM-6 LA 4 2 3.00
Streak SRM-6 RT 4 2 3.00
Targeting Computer RT - 2 2.00
Streak SRM-6 LT 4 2 3.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (30) LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 13
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 27
8 6 6 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: C-1 Cost: 18,770,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,289
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1.00
CASE Locations: LT, LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
LB 5-X AC LA 1 4 7.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
Streak SRM-4 LT 3 1 2.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20) LA - 1 1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20) LA - 1 1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 16
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 23
8 3 4 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: C-2 Cost: 18,664,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,369
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1.00
CASE Locations: LT, LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
Ultra AC/5 LA 1 3 7.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
Streak SRM-4 LT 3 1 2.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
@Ultra AC/5 (40) LA - 2 2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 17
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 24
8 4 4 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: D-1 Cost: 19,132,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,363
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
LB 10-X AC LA 2 5 10.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
ECM Suite HD 0 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10) LA - 1 1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10) LA - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 18
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 24
8 3 3 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1
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Loadout Name: D-2 Cost: 18,964,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,536
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
Ultra AC/10 LA 3 4 10.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
ECM Suite HD 0 1 1.00
@Ultra AC/10 (20) LA - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 19
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 25
8 4 4 3 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: E Cost: 18,480,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,763
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Medium Laser RA 5 1 1.00
Gauss Rifle LA 1 6 12.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
@Gauss Rifle (16) LA - 2 2.00
@Gauss Rifle (8) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 16
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 28
8 4 4 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: F Cost: 18,956,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 3,026
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 18(36) 8.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER PPC RA 15 2 6.00
2 ER Medium Lasers LA 10 2 2.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Targeting Computer RT - 2 2.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
Active Probe HD 0 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 6
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 30
8 5 5 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: G Cost: 18,118,000
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,690
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 14(28) 4.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Large Pulse Laser RA 10 2 6.00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 4 1 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser RT 4 1 2.00
Targeting Computer RT - 3 3.00
Medium Pulse Laser LT 4 1 2.00
MASC LT - 2 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser HD 4 1 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 14
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 27
8 5 5 2 0 3 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA