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Waiting to see what you do?! I thought you Ice Hellions didn't even wait for that! 

Waiting to see what you do?! I thought you Ice Hellions didn't even wait for that! 

Give me enough free time to do all the things I want/need to do.

Ugh, no thanks!

Would another COVID lockdown help? 

Not at all, it would mean even more work.

PHX-3B PHOENIX HAWK

Mass: 45 tons
Chassis: Orguss Stinger 
Power Plant: GM 270 XL
Cruising Speed: 65 kph
Maximum Speed: 97 kph
Jump Jets: Pitban 9000
   Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
2 Defiance Model 6 ER Large Lasers
2 Harmon Medium Lasers
1 Defiance B3S Small Laser
Manufacturer: Orguss Industries
   Primary Factory: N/A (Field Refit)
Communication System: Tek Battlecom
Targeting & Tracking System: Tek Tru-Trak

Overview:
A small military unit known as the Ghost Furies whom operate out of the old Rim Worlds anti-spinward reach have begun fielding some pretty impressive lostech refits as of late. While this diverse group of Mechwarriors is widely believed to be a force for good whom exactly their powerful benefactor(s) is remains a mystery. Known for their hunting of several pirates in the area and hording of rare tech (such as a large cache LAM parts) their home base can’t be pointed currently. Intelligence reports indicate that they are led by Captain Ayokunle Dubazana formerly of the AFFC who retired after the Truce of Tukayyid. Going into business with a few other Mechwarriors for hire they departed on their first bandit hunt in September of 3052. Since than the group has more than tripled in size recently adding supporting infantry and aerospace assets. Their tech squad appears quite adept at lostech salvage and engineering superior field refits for the Furies who continually spar with the worst dregs of pirates out on the Rim.

Capabilities:
One of the first lostech refits carried out at the direction of Dubazana by the noteworthy Chen brothers was performed on his personal PHX-1 Phoenix Hawk named Sudden Impact. The ‘Mech is so-named for the commander’s fondness of Death from Above maneuvers which is legendary among the unit much to the constant chagrin of Chief Tech Robert Chen. Continual damage to the legs had to be repaired after these deadly high intensity crashes which often resulted in Dubazana’s victory. In order to maximize the survivability of the ancient BattleMech under these conditions Chen planned to reinforce the armor to the max degree. To that end the eight tons of Durallex Light armor plating was stripped off and old GM 270 Fusion Engine removed to make way for lostech components. This made way for a new GM 270 XL Engine, thirteen Double Heat Sinks, and Lexington Limited High-Grade Ferro-Fibrous. Eight and a half tons of this advanced armor plating provided near maximum protection for the Phoenix Hawk. All of these modifications left room for further additions which included two Defiance Model 6 ER Large Lasers placed in either arm. While the old Harmon Heavy Laser was eliminated these two new lostech versions had longer range. The two Machine Guns and their ammunition was also removed to make way for a single Defiance B3S Small Laser mounted in the head. Much of the original design still remained like the two Harmon Medium Lasers, the trademark torso mounted Pitban 9000jump jets, the Tek brand electronic systems, and of course the rugged original Orguss Stinger chassis.

Deployment:
   While only one of these ‘Mechs is currently known to exist a certain Lyran defense contractor has been reviewing its performance.  Coventry Metal Works has been intrigued by this ‘custom knock off 3M’ and is considering purchasing the rights for mass production. Rumors claim that company executives have been displeased by the performance of the 3S and are looking for alternatives. The personal involvement of Duke Thomas Bradford of Coventry at the most recent visit by Captain Dubazana has raised some eyebrows in the intelligence community.

Type: PHX-3B Phoenix Hawk
Technology Base: Inner Sphere - Level 2
Tonnage: 45

Equipment                        Mass
Internal Structure:                      4.5
Engine:         270 XL             7.5
Walking MP:      6
Running MP:      9
Jumping MP:      6
Heat Sinks:         13 (26)               3
Gyro:                           3
Cockpit:                        3
Armor Factor:         152               8.5

         Internal Structure   Armor Value
Head         3      9
Center Torso      14      20 / 7
R/L Torso      11      16 / 5
R/L Arm      7      14
R/L Leg      11      22

Weapons and Ammo      Location      Critical   Tonnage
ER Large Laser       Right Arm      2      5
Medium Laser         Right Arm       1      1
ER Large Laser       Left Arm      2      5
Medium Laser         Left Arm      1      1
Small Laser         Head         1      .5
3 Jump Jets         Right Torso      3      1.5
3 Jump Jets         Left Torso      3      1.5

Cost = 8,270,003 C-bills

That's a fast one drak!

Nice Ice, here is my final Hawk!

PHX-4M PHOENIX HAWK

Mass: 45 tons
Chassis: Earthwerks PXH II EndoSteel 
Power Plant: GM 270 XL
Cruising Speed: 65 kph
Maximum Speed: 97 kph
Jump Jets: Rawlings 45
   Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Durallex Light
Armament:
1 Diverse Optics Twin Sun Binary Laser Cannon
2 Harmon Medium Lasers
2 Sunglow Prism Optic Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Earthwerks Incorporated
   Primary Factory: Keystone
Communication System: Neil 6000 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking System: Octagon Tartrac System C

Overview:
The 3rd Marik Civil War drove weapons manufacturers to develop some of the deadliest designs the InnerSphere has ever seen. Earthwerks Incorporated set out to improve on its PHX-3M with what some have dubbed the ultimate Phoenix Hawk. They utilized historical archives of Star League Royal Phoenix Hawks as well as the rapidly proliferating Blazer to enhance their new design’s battlefield potency. Only hampered by component delays and import trouble the PHX-4M is set to become the mainstay of Marik Commonwealth forces for years to come.

Capabilities:
The 4M reimagines the Phoenix Hawk’s arsenal using PXH-1 as a guide post. First, the massive Diverse Optics Twin Sun Binary Laser Cannon replaced the two Diverse Optics Sunbeam Extended Range Large Lasers found on the PHX-3M. This restored the ‘Mechs signature look and focused its heavy energy beams into a single massive burst with enough firepower to take vaporize the head of any BattleMech. While critics say it doesn’t have the range of two Extended Range Larges or the overall hitting power of these separate lasers it is more heat friendly. To better support this main gun designers went back to the two Harmon Medium Lasers rather than their shorter ranged Pulse successors. These tried and true complements function very effectively with the Blazer especially when the BattleMech is running. Two Sunglow Prism Optic Small Pulse Lasers replace the Machine Guns of the PXH-1 as a final defense against infantry attack. Without the need for ammunition this all energy armament can enable the Phoenix Hawk to remain in the field indefinitely without the need for resupply. Finally, a Guardian ECM Suite mounted in the center torso was added to improve this its defenses which is allegedly what Star League Royal variant of the Phoenix Hawk did as well. Any extra tonnage was placed into armor plating which rose to nine and a half tons of Durallex Light which provided the maximum amount of protection for this forty five ton BattleMech.

Deployment:
   Problems importing necessary components have so far limited production of the PHX-4M Phoenix Hawk to only a few dozen units. These have been entrusted to the Minister-General’s finest troops who have utilized them impressively thus far against the Periphery invaders of the Free Worlds League and their traitorous allies.

Type: PHX-4M Phoenix Hawk
Technology Base: Inner Sphere - Level 2
Tonnage: 45

Equipment                        Mass
Internal Structure:      EndoSteel             2.5
Engine:         270 XL             7.5
Walking MP:      6
Running MP:      9
Jumping MP:      6
Heat Sinks:         12 (24)               2
Gyro:                           3
Cockpit:                        3
Armor Factor:         152               9.5

         Internal Structure   Armor Value
Head         3      9
Center Torso      14      20 / 7
R/L Torso      11      16 / 5
R/L Arm      7      14
R/L Leg      11      22

Weapons and Ammo      Location      Critical   Tonnage
Blazer             Right Arm      4      9
Medium Laser         Right Arm       1      1
Small Pulse Laser      Left Arm      1      1
Medium Laser         Left Arm      1      1
Small Pulse Laser      Left Arm      1      1
Guardian ECM Suite      Center Torso      2      1.5
3 Jump Jets         Right Torso      3      1.5
3 Jump Jets         Left Torso      3      1.5