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WTH-C
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Whitworth Type 1
Power Plant: LTV 160
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets:  Pitban LFT-50
Jump Capacity: 120 m
Armor: StarSlab/11
Armament:
   1 Holly LRM10
   1 Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon PPC
   2 Martell Model 5 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Magistracy Armaments
Primary Factories: Lindenmarle (destroyed 2810, rebuilt 3048)
Communications System: Garret T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j

Type: WTH-C Whitworth
Technology Base: Inner Sphere
Tonnage:    40 tons

Equipment:                 Mass
Internal Structure            4
Engine      160         6      
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:  6
   Jumping MP:  4
Heatsinks       10         0
Gyro                  2
Cockpit               3
Armor Factor   128         8   
         IS      Armor
Head         3      9   
CT         12      16/7
R/L Torso      10      12/6
R/L Arm      6      12
R/L Leg      10      18

Weapons & Ammo   Location   Critical   Tonnage
LRM 10         RT      2      5
Ammo (12)      RT      1      1
PPC             LT      3      7
Medium Laser      RA      1      1
Medium Laser      H      1      1
Jump Jets         RL      2      1
Jump Jets         LL      2      1

Overview:
During the 2730s, Canopian agents working for the Magistracy Intelligence Ministry used blackmailed to convince a Vice President of the Whitworth Company to provide them with the complete technical specifications for the Whitworth Battlemech. [Editor's Note: It is believed that the executive was partaking in some Canopian activities that would be greatly frowned upon back on Dieron.]  The MIM agents then turned the plans over to Mickelson's Automotive.  Located on Lindenmarle, Mickelson's was founded by Canopian patriots who supported independence from the Star League.  The company's automobile production was a cover the firm's true business, weapons production. These weapons were then provided to the Canopian resistance groups.  The Whitworth-C model was developed in 2742 as a result of a shortage of LRM Launchers for the Whitworth.  Due to a shipping mistake, the company received a shipment of Parti-Kill PPCs in place of the Holly LRM launchers that were used on the Whitworth.  Because of the problems involved in secretly shipping weapons to the Mickelson factory, there was the prospect that the production line would be forced to shut down for an extended period of time once the on hand supply of LRM launchers was used up.  Then one of the company's engineers suggested using the Parti-Kill PPCs on the Whitworth in place of one of the Holly LRMs.  This would allow production to continue uninterrupted until a new shipment of LRMs could arrive.  A single prototype was built and secretly tested by several Canopian mechwarriors. The design proved to be very effective and production began on the new WTH-C model.  The Whitworth-Cs became very popular with the troops, who appreciated the extra firepower and so the design remained in production, even after a new shipment of LRMs arrived at the Mickelson's factory.  Both the WTH-1 and the WTH-C have continued in production at the Magistracy Armaments (Formerly Mickelson's Automotive) factory.   Production continued until a pirate raid in 2810 badly damaged the factory.  Efforts to get Taurian assistance in rebuilding the factory were futile due to the paranoia of Semyon Calderon.  As a result the Whitworth-C ceased production. When Emma Centrella became Magistrix, she began working to improve the nation's economy.  One effort was directed at expanding the Magistracy's industrial capacity.  One project focused on rebuilding the old Magistracy Armaments factory on Lindenmarle.  After 8 years, the factory began producing new Whitworth-Cs.   


Capabilities:
Except for the weapons configuration, the Whitworth-C is identical to the standard Whitworth.  While the standard Whitworth is used mainly in a fire support role, the Whitworth-C is used as a front line combat unit. 

The main difference between the Whitworth and the Whitworth-C is the replacement of the left torso mounted Holly LRM Launcher and ammo bay with a Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon PPC. The Parti-Kill is a powerful weapon that is also found on the Manticore Tank and the Canopian Leopard Dropship.  Capable of hitting a target at long ranges, the PPC  provides the mech with a strong punch. As a result the Whitworth-C is capable of filling a wider variety of roles then the standard model. In order to get the PPC to fit on the Whitworth, the engineers had to remove the left arm mounted medium laser.  The laser's power feeds interfered with the PPC's mounting and there was no way to reroute it with out redesigning the entire torso. 

The biggest problem with the PPC is the added heat burden placed on the mech’s cooling system.  Due to the limited amount of space in the mech, the engineers could not add any additional heatsinks to the design. As a result mechwarriors must be careful when using the PPC to ensure that they do not over heat the mech and cause it to shutdown.

Deployment:
The Whitworth-C is one of the most common medium mechs in the MAF, out numbered only by the Shadow Hawks produced by Magesty Metals & Manufacturing.   It has proved to be far more versatile then the original Whitworth and is very popular with mechwarriors who like the extra fire power of the torso mounted PPC. The mech can be found in every line regiment of the MAF, although the majority of the mechs are found in Raventhir's Iron Hand and 3rd Canopian Fusiliers. 

The Whitworth-C saw significant action during the Periphery Uprisings fighting against the SLDF troops. The mech acquitted itself well, surprising the Star League troops with it's additional firepower.  In several instances Star League troops encountered the Whitworth-C and attempted to close with the mechs, in an effort to get within the minimum range of the LRM.  These troops were rudely surprise when they found themselves taking PPC fire from the Whitworth. In most cases, the SLDF soldiers were completely wiped out.

In the years after the fall of the SLDF, the Magistracy sold several Whitworths and Whitworth-Cs to the Taurian Concordat, which only produces a limited number of medium mechs. In exchange the Concordat sold the Magistracy heavy mechs to bolster their forces. The Whitworth-C continued to serve with distinction in the MAF during the course of the Succession Wars.  The mech played major roles in helping to defend the Magistracy against pirates and raiders.

During the recent war against the Capellan Confederation, the Whitworth-C found itself facing off against Capellan Vindicators.  The two mechs were relatively evenly matched and the Whitworth managed to win it's fair share of victories.

I've got five designs done, but no fluff. I have plenty of time.

Glad you like them.  The WTH-C is an old Shattered Dawn design that I repurposed for this.

Interesting drak!

First time/long time.  I ran into something like this a long time ago and it has stuck with me ever since.  Took me a bit to figure out the fluff but hopefully it works.

Type: WTH-0K Whitworth
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Production: Draconis Combine (Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing)

EQUIPMENT      MASS
Tonnage:40   
Internal Structure:    4
Engine: Nissan 200   8.5
  Walking:      5
  Running:      8
  Jumping:      5   2.5
Heat Sinks:   10(20)   0
Gyro:            2
Cockpit:         3
Armor Factor:128      8

Head      3   9
CTorso   12   16/7
R/L Torso   10   12/6
R/L Arm   6   12
R/L Leg   10   18

Quirks: Rugged (1), Weak Legs

WEAPONS (12t)
#   Type            Crit   Ton   Loc
4   SRM-4         4   8   RT/LT
2   Ammo (SRM) 50      2   2   RT/LT
1   Medium Laser      1   1   RA
1   Flamer         1   1   LA
2   Double Heat Sinks   6   (incl)   RT/LT

When Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing was incorporated in 3035, it was originally billed as a manufacturer of spare parts for the Draconis Combine’s existing Whitworth ‘Mechs.  Many of the rugged, mobile little support ‘Mechs had survived the rigors of the Succession Wars, despite the manufacturer, Whitworth Company of Dieron, having been destroyed during the Amaris Civil War.  However, there were constant rumors about the new company having ComStar backing, and certainly the Dragon saw WSM as a convenient method for testing a variety of design concepts as Whitworth ‘field refits’ throughout the late 3030s and the 3040s.

One such ‘field refit’ was the -0K, very clearly inspired by the infamous Black Whitworth terror ‘Mechs fielded by the Amaris Dragoons.  The refit was actually rather extensive, far more than a simple field refit, as it involved replacing the LTV 160 fusion engine of the original Whitworth, for a Nissan 200 engine of rather mysterious provenance, equipped with a full set of the new “freezer” double heat sinks.  Although the particular model and make is common in the Federated Suns (as the motive power of their Centurion and Enforcer lines), it is unlikely at best that the Suns would be the supplier.  There is speculation that Osaka Heavy Metrics has been contracted to produce the new engines, as they had both the design specs and production rights as part of their defunct Kiso line, but it is also possible that the engines are being shipped out of Terra via Comstar.  There are also hints that Luthien Armor Works may instead be producing the engines, possibly intended as part of a new design that may shortly be debuted. [ed: this is the Daimyo]

The Nissan 200 gives the -0K much greater closing speed, important as the long-range missile racks have been pulled and replaced by short-range missiles: two SRM-4 racks per side torso, each pair fitting quite neatly into the mounting brackets for the LRM-10 of the original design.  The -0K retains a two-ton ammo capacity, with one ton in each side torso, and fits a fifth Whitworth Jetlift jumpjet into the center torso for a 150 meter jump capability.  Of the original’s three medium lasers, it replaces the left arm laser with a Flamer, and drops the head-mounted laser entirely.  With no long-range firepower, the -0K relies rather more heavily on its relatively heavy armor (for a 40t ‘Mech), but can devastate conventional forces with broadsides of sixteen inferno missiles, backed by a ‘Mech flamer.  It is also proving surprisingly useful against battle-armored forces, with its reasonable top speed and heat-based armament.

Although not generally liked by MechWarriors of the DCMS, the Whitworth is a capable medium-weight design. In the wake of the War of 3039, Takashi Kurita and Theodore Kurita ordered the DCMS to begin work (with the aid and assistance of ComStar engineers and technicians) on upgrades for a number of different BattleMechs.

Normally, the Whitworth would not have been among them, but Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing (based on Benjamin) had long sought a contract to build new Whitworths for the DCMS rather than repairing and overhauling older units.  Although the DCMS bureaucracy resisted this idea for nearly a decade, in the wake of the Clan Invasion, Theodore Kurita fast-tracked their concept of the WTH-2K.

This new vision of the Whitworth would utilize a Nissan 200 Extra Light Fusion engine, allowing the 'Mech to attain greater speeds on the ground (54.0 kilometers per hour walking and 86.4 kph running), while a fifth Whitworth Liftjet jump-jet was added (placed in the center torso) to increase overall tactical manuverablity on the battlefield.  The Nissan 200XL would be built on Luthien (and later used on the Blackjack-O OmniMech) by Luthien Armor Works.

The original eight tons of Durallex Light standard armor would be replaced by 7.5 tons of New Samarkand Royal ferro-fibrous armor plating, giving these new Whitworths slightly great protection than the standard units already in service.

All three Intek Medium Lasers were retained, as was the chassis (Whitworth Type I), communications system (Garret T14), and targeting & tracking system (Garret D2j).

The original Longbow LRM-10 launchers and ammunition bins were removed, however, and replaced with Thunderstroke-L LRM-5 launchers (two each in the right and left torso), each launcher fed by a ton of ammunition.  While the total number of missiles capable of being launched remained the same as older Whitworths, ammunition endurance was doubled.  To keep an ammunition explosion from gutting the 'Mech and rendering it unsalvagable, CASE was added to both the right and left torsos.

Having a spare half-ton remaining, WSM installed a Magna Small Laser (manufactured on Mizar for the Samurai Aerospace Fighter).

While original concepts called for standard heat sinks, Theodore Kurita himself ordered the newly developed double-strength heat sinks to be incorporated into the design.  This decision allowed the new Whitworth to dissipate the majority (but not all) of the heat generated by weapons and movement, even on a jumping Alpha Strike.

Whitworth WTH-2K

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3053
Dry Cost: 5,544,817 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,664,817 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,137

Chassis: Whitworth Type I Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 200 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Liftjet
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    3 Intek Medium Lasers
    4 Thunderstroke-L LRM-5s
    1 Magna Small Laser
Manufacturer: Whitworth Speciality Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             200                       4.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 134                  7.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 6 LA, 6 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     10           14       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           19       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
2 LRM-5s                                     RT        4         2         4.00
2 LRM-5s                                     LT        4         2         4.00
Small Laser                                  CT        1         1         0.50
Medium Laser                                 HD        3         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (48)                                  RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-5 (48)                                  LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5j         3       3       2       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
A single variant is also produced (in limited numbers) by WSM.  The WTH-2K-2 removes two Thunderstroke-L LRM-5 launchers (and their ammunition bins) and replaces them with a pair of Thunderstroke SRM-4 launchers, each with a ton of ammunition.  Although hotter running than the WTH-2K, the -2K-2 is deadly in close range, while still maintaing a bit of a long-range sting.

Whitworth WTH-2K-2

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3053
Dry Cost: 5,628,817 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,742,817 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,112

Chassis: Whitworth Type I Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 200 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Liftjet
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    3 Intek Medium Lasers
    2 Thunderstroke-L LRM-5s
    2 Thunderstroke SRM-4s
    1 Magna Small Laser
Manufacturer: Whitworth Speciality Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             200                       4.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 134                  7.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 6 LA, 6 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     10           14       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           19       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
LRM-5                                        RT        2         1         2.00
SRM-4                                        RT        3         1         2.00
LRM-5                                        LT        2         1         2.00
SRM-4                                        LT        3         1         2.00
Small Laser                                  CT        1         1         0.50
Medium Laser                                 HD        3         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 11
5j         4       4       1       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0, IF 1
Although not in production, a third variant has emerged during the Clan Invasion.  Tai-sa Ijogi Waters of the 2nd An Ting Legion ordered one of the Whitworths in production be modified for his own use.  Designed for combat in urban areas, the WTH-2K-3 is based on the WTH-2K-2, but removes the last two Thunderstroke-L LRM launchers for two more Thunderstroke SRM launchers.  In addition, head-mounted Intek Medium Laser has been replaced with a Zippo Flamer.  Only one of these 'Mech was produced, and Tai-sa Waters was killed in action against Clan Smoke Jaguar before it could be delivered.  Having already constructed the 'Mech, WSM subsequently sold the WTH-2K-3 to the DCMS where it was delivered to the 2nd Legion of Vega.  Although quite hot running, this 'Mech is exceptionally deadly on an urban battlefield.

Whitworth WTH-2K-3

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3053
Dry Cost: 5,667,317 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,775,317 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,017

Chassis: Whitworth Type I Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 200 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth Liftjet
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    2 Intek Medium Lasers
    4 Thunderstroke SRM-4s
    1 Magna Small Laser
    1 Zippo Flamer
Manufacturer: Whitworth Speciality Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garret T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garret D2j

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             200                       4.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 134                  7.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 6 LA, 6 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                             1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           16       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     10           14       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           19       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
2 SRM-4s                                     RT        6         2         4.00
2 SRM-4s                                     LT        6         2         4.00
Small Laser                                  CT        1         1         0.50
Flamer                                       HD        3         1         1.00
@SRM-4 (50)                                  RT        -         2         2.00
@SRM-4 (50)                                  LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 10
5j         4       3       0       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 2/2/0

Whitworth WTH-1 Ringo

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 5,896,427 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,896,427 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,273

Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 200 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth LiftJet
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1 CBD Model 2e Binary Laser Cannon
    1 Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Laser
    2 Aberdovey Mk III Medium Lasers
    1 Tanadi Forward 1 TAG
    1 New Samarkand Nimbus Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garrett T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garrett D2j
Overview:
This Whitworth has been the family Mech of the Aoyama family since before the
fall of the Star League. Over the years this Mech has gone through numerous
variations and has time has gone by nothing, aside from a couple of fasteners,
survive from the original Mech. This current refit is a result of the damage
suffered at the hands of the Smoke Jaguars. Tai-i Ringo Aoyama barely survived
her encounter.


After her battles with Jaguars she wanted more hitting power than her
grandfather's version gave her. Her first option was to mount an ER PPC in
place of her grandfather's LRM-15 launcher. However, nearly all of the ER PPC
production within the Combine was going to new production or refitting the
DCMS' Warhammers and Marauders. Seeking another option, she finallysettled on
the Binary Laser Cannons coming out of the Free Worlds League. While the Blazer
lacked the range of the ER PPC, it had a higher damage potential.


A new Nissan 200XL fusion engine was fitted to the Whitworth which increased
its top speed to 85 kph, a necessity when fighting the Clans. Another new
feature is the application of lostech ferro-fibrous armor to the Mech's frame.
A total of 7.5 tons has been mounted giving the Mech excellent for its size.


In addition to Blazer, this Whitworth retains, though in different locations.
two the original medium lasers while replacing the third with a medium pulse
laser. A TAG unit has been added in anticipation of the broader use of Arrow IV
systems within the DCMS.


Another interesting feature of this Whitworth is the addition of hands to the
arms. Tai-i Aoyama found that the lack of hands was detrimental when fighting
Clan battle armor. It was near impossible to remove the Toads without hands.
This required major modifications to both arms of the Mech. The right arm is
converted from the PPC bearing arm of the Panther, while the lower left arm is
borrowed from the Phoenix Hawk.


Tai-i Aoyama is currently awaiting re-assignement after recovering from her most
injuries. She has recently re-qualified as a Mechwarrior and has been training
as much as the local commanders will allow her to.


The engineers at the facility that performed the refit have submitted the
design to their superiors with only one modification being the removal of the
TAG for upgrading one the remaining medium lasers to a pulse model.

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             200                       4.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 134                  7.50
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 4 RT, 5 LA, 4 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           18       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     10           15       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           19       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAG                                          HD        0         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 CT        3         1         1.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           LT        0         2         1.50
Binary Laser Cannon                          RA        16        4         9.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 13
5j         3       3       0       0      2     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: TAG, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Below is the proposal submitted by the Refit Engineering crew.

Whitworth WTH-2R

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-D
Production Year: 3054
Dry Cost: 5,854,427 C-Bills
Total Cost: 5,854,427 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,277

Chassis: Whitworth Type 1 Standard
Power Plant: Nissan 200 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Whitworth LiftJet
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Durallex Light Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    1 CBD Model 2e Binary Laser Cannon
    2 Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Laser
    1 Aberdovey Mk III Medium Laser
    1 New Samarkand Nimbus Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
    Primary Factory: Benjamin
Communications System: Garrett T14
Targeting and Tracking System: Garrett D2j

Overview:
This Whitworth has been the family Mech of the Aoyama family since before the
fall of the Star League. Over the years this Mech has gone through numerous
variations and has time has gone by nothing, aiside from a couple of fasteners,
survive from the original Mech. This current refit is a result of the damage
suffered at the hands of the Smoke Jaguars. Tai-i Ringo Aoyama barely suvived
her encounter.


After her battles with Jaguars she wanted more hitting power than her
grandfather's version gave her. Her first option was to mount an ER PPC in
place of her grandfather's LRM-15 launcher. However, nearly all of the ER PPC
production within the Combine was going to new production or refitting the
DCMS' Warhammers and MArauders. Seeking another option, she finallysettled on
the Binary Laser Cannons coming out of the Free Worlds League. While the Blazer
lacked the range of the ER PPC, it had a higher damage potential.


A new Nissan 200XL fusion engine was fitted to the Whitworth which increased
its top speed to 85kph, a necessity when fighting the Clans. Another new
feature is the application of lostech ferro-fibrous armor to the Mech's frame.
A total of 7.5 tons has been mounted giving the Mech excellent for its size.


In addition to Blazer, this Whitworth retains, though in different locations.
two the original medium lasers while replacing the third with a medium pulse
laser. A TAG unit has been added in anticipation of the broader use of Arrow IV
systems within the DCMS.


Another interesting feature of this Whitworth is the addition of hands to the
arms. Tai-i Aoyama found that the lack of hands was detrimental when fighting
Clan battle armor. It was near impossible to remove the Toads without hands.
This required major modifications to both arms of the Mech. The right arm is
converted from the PPC bearing arm of the Panther, while the lower left arm is
borrowed from the Pnoenix Hawk.


Tai-i Aoyama is currently awaiting re-assignemnt after recovering from her most
injuries. She has recently re-qualified as a Mechwarrior and has been training
as much as the local commanders will allow her to.


The engineers at the facility that performed the refit have submitted the
design to their superiors with only one modification being the removal of the
TAG for upgrading one the remaining medium lasers to a pulse model.


================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             200                       4.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL                                   2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 134                  7.50
    Armor Locations: 1 CT, 5 RT, 5 LA, 3 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           18       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  5         
                                           L/R Torso     10           15       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           19       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Pulse Laser                           HD        4         1         2.00
Guardian ECM Suite                           LT        0         2         1.50
Binary Laser Cannon                          RA        16        4         9.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 13
5j         3       3       0       0      2     1   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


And a special bonus and not intended for review: the variant of the Whitworth that Ringo used in her first battles against the Clans. And yes, iti is an ammo bomb.

Whitworth WTH-1 Aoyama

Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Introductory
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: D/C-E-D-D
Production Year: 2998
Dry Cost: 2,705,733 C-Bills
Total Cost: 2,822,733 C-Bills
Battle Value: 907

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    2  Medium Lasers
    3  LRM-5s
    1  SRM-4
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      67 points                4.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                160                       6.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 4 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             11                        1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 HD, 2 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 128                  8.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     12           17       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     10           14       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     6            12       
                                             L/R Leg     10           17       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM-5s                                     RT        4         2         4.00
SRM-4                                        LT        3         1         2.00
LRM-5                                        LT        2         1         2.00
Medium Laser                                 RA        3         1         1.00
Medium Laser                                 LA        3         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (48)                                  RT        -         2         2.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-5 (24)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 30

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 9
4j         2       2       1       0      2     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1