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Good to have you back in competition Shadow Wraith, nice lead off with the Fire Grenadier.

In case you or Dragon Cat are curious about your potential rivals Master Arminas posted a Goliath Scorpion 45 ton Zombie a while back named the Silent Death.

http://www.ourbattletech.com/forum/mechfactory/standard-engine-goliath-scorpion-omnimechs/msg35363/#msg35363

SAND DEVIL

Overview
The announcement of Project Quicksilver in 3052 left Clan Goliath Scorpion wondering whether or not they should participate.  Always short of resources, their existing Touman was outfitted with large numbers of standard BattleMechs (instead of cutting edge OmniMechs) and few BattleMechs or OmniMechs were produced by Clan Scientists.

Indeed, Khan Ariel Suvorov considered the competition to be a waste of time; however, that opinion was changed with a concerted by her saKhan (Nelson Elam) and the Clan's Master of Instruction (former Khan Nikolai Djerassi) to bring her onboard.  Already, the two argued, the Scorpions are considered to be a third-rate Clan.  If the Scorpions failed to submit a single OmniMech design that was then accepted for Project Quicksilver, the Clan would fall further behind and suffer ridicule and attacks from the other Clans.

Faced with the real possibility that her emphasis on overhauling the Scorpion aerospace assets could cost the Clan its very existence, Khan Suvorov relented.  Elam and Djerassi were assigned to oversee the development of a new Scorpion design that would serve the Clan (ALL of the Clans) well.

After examining the available choices for competition, the two decided upon the 45-ton Zombie slot.  The Scorpions already had a reputation for fielding lighter (slightly, at least) 'Mechs than other Clans and the two leaders quickly determined that the 45-ton slot would be the most effective for combining speed, armor protection, and weapon payload.

In May of 3052, Djerassi assigned the name Sand Devil to the future design and assembled a staff of Scientists and Warriors to see it through to completion.  This team proceeded deliberately, debating the merits of slower designs versus the reduced payload of faster, more mobile units.  But the consensus slowly settled on a unit able to walk at speeds of 64.8 kilometers per hour.  Any slower would be TOO slow, the Warriors argued, while faster speeds required too much weapons payload to be sacrificed.

But problems arose.  Clan Goliath Scorpion did not produce the 270 Standard Fusion Engines required for the design.  On the other hand, Clan Diamond Shark already had a plant designed to produce this engine for their Highlander IIC BattleMech . . . BattleMech Plant CM-T15 on Arcadia.  Another concern was that the newly completed SR-1 Facility on Roche might not be able to keep pace with demand if the Sand Devil won the competition . . . and the Scorpions lacked the capital resources necessary for expansion.  Not without further diluting Khan Suvorov's aerospace renaissance.

In order to circumvent both of these problems, Nikolai Djerassi travelled to Strana Mechty in person to meet privately with Khan Ian Hawker.  Over the course of two weeks, the men met and discussed the state of the Clans in general and Project Quicksilver in particular.  Furious at the ilKhan for killing the Mongrel project, Hawker was eager to put a new (and potentially profitable) OmniMech in production.  Although disdainful of the Warden and his decadent Scorpions, Hawker listened . . . and from these meetings he begrudgingly decided that the Scorpion design was reasonable and had a good chance of winning the coveted 45-ton slot.

Hawker agreed to supply the engines, but only if Clan Diamond Shark gained production rights to the design.  Little did he realize that Djerassi wanted this as well . . . and with that agreement, the deal was sealed.

One final problem remained.  To complete the Sand Devil in time, Scorpion scientists needed to use an existing chassis . . . and preferably existing communications, targeting, and fire control systems.  Two possibilities presented themselves:  the Ice Ferret produced by Clan Wolf and the Shadow Cat produced by Clan Nova Cat.

As the Shadow Cat was a new design, concerns over unforeseen glitches soon sidelined debate on using that chassis, leaving only the Clan Wolf Ice Ferret.  But the Scorpions did not have rights to produce (or duplicate) the chassis and systems.

On June 26, Star Captain Jillian Scott, a Scorpion ristar on detached duty in the Inner Sphere to observe and report on the Invasion and Occupation, appeared before Khans Natasha Kerensky and Phelan Kell on Tamar.  Citing orders from her Khan, Scott issued a Trial of Possession for the right to use the Ice Ferret chassis (including all motive and electronic systems) as the basis for a new Clan Goliath Scorpion OmniMech.

Impressed by the audacity of the Scorpions, Khan Kerensky accepted . . . and met Star Captain Scott on the field of battle herself.  The Scorpions lost that Trial and Scott was taken as abtakha by the Wolves.

Incensed at this 'betrayal' by their nominal allies, Khan Suvorov did the unthinkable . . . she sent Nikolai Djerassi to Hector and ordered him to convince the Hellions, by wit or battle, to provide the Scorpions with the needed schematics and rights to their original Wolf Hunter design (which Clan Wolf had turned into the Ice Ferret).

Although Clan Wolf had won the production rights to the Ice Ferret, the Hellions kept records and blue-prints and schematics even after they discontinued production.  Technically, they still had the right to produce the design . . . or to trade it.

Khan Stephen Tyler's first impulse was to reject the Scorpion proposal . . . but after he had a chance to consider, he began to realize just how irritated and incensed the Wolves would be when they realized that the Scorpions had secured the chassis and right to produce it . . . despite the Trial that Natasha Kerensky had just won.

On July 3, 3052, Khan Tyler traded the schematics and blue-prints for the original Wolf Hunter to Nikolai Djerassi . . . in exchange for a case containing one dozen bottles of 48-year aged Glengarry Reserve Scotch Whiskey.

With the plans secured, full-scale development of a prototype began.


Capabilities
The Sand Devil masses 45-tons and uses a 270 Standard Fusion Engine that provides sufficient power for a walking speed of 64.8 kilometers per hour and a running speed of 97.2 kph.  Design engineers used Endo-Steel II internal structure to save as much mass as possible for weapons payload, although they did outfit the OmniMech with 8.0 tons of ferro-fibrous armor plating (for 100% of the maximum possible protection available on a 45-ton chassis).

No fixed equipment was installed on the base chassis and only the ten base double-strength heat sinks mounted, maximizing available pod space at 14.0 tons.  Although two tons less than that available on the 35-ton Adder(an OmniMech ten tons lighter moving at the same speed), design engineers stressed that the Sand Devil (with its standard engine) was more rugged, carried far more armor protection, and consumed fewer resources to field and maintain.

All known configurations of the Sand Devil feature a Targeting Computer due to the Clan Goliath Scorpion designers desire to comply with Scorpion doctrine.

The Prime configuration is armed with an ER PPC in the right arm, an ER Medium Laser in the left arm, and (at the insistence of Clan Diamond Shark 'consultants') a Streak SRM-6 launcher with a ton of ammunition in the left torso.  Eleven DHS provide ample cooling ability, although there is a heat spike if the Streak locks onto a target and fires.  A two-ton Targeting Computer is located in the right torso.

Configuration A is armed with two ER Large Lasers (right arm and left arm) tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.  Thirteen DHS allows for the Sand Devil A to remain heat neutral on a running Alpha strike.  There are two sub-configurations:  the A-1 uses the final ton to mount an Active Probe, while the A-2 instead carries an ECM Suite.  Both sub-configurations carry this piece of equipment in the center torso.

Configuration B provides the Scorpion Touman with air-defense capabilities.  The main weapon is an LB-5X autocannon in the right arm with two tons of ammunition.  This is supported by three ER Medium Lasers (center torso, left torso, and left arm).  All four guns are tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.  Although carrying only the base ten DHS, the Sand Devil B is cool-running.

Configuration C is designed for anti-infantry/battle armor duties.  Four ER Medium Lasers provide the bulk of the available firepower (mounted right arm, right torso, left torso, and left arm).  Two ER Small Lasers support these weapons at closer range (right torso and left torso).  The right arm carries a TAG system, while a center torso mounted Active Probe allows the Sand Devil C to located hostile infantry.  Four Machine-guns (two each right torso and left torso) with a half-ton of ammunition (left torso) provides AP capacity.  For additional defense, an Anti-Missile System is provided (left torso, with a ton of ammunition) and the lasers are tied into a one-ton Targeting Computer located in the right torso.  To support all of these weapons, thirteen DHS are provided.

The Sand Devil D carries fourteen DHS, but still generates movement heat on a full Alpha Strike.  The main gun is an ER Large Laser in the right arm.  Backing up this weapon are EIGHT ER Small Lasers, mounted in the left arm, center torso, and three each in the right and left torsos.  All weapons are tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.

Configuration E is a jump capable scout.  Six jump jets (three each right and left torso) are carried, allowing for jumps of up to 180 meters.  To support its recon role, the Sand Devil E is outfitted with an Active Probe (center torso), ECM Suite (left torso), and TAG (left arm).  Armament consists of an ER Large Laser (right arm) and a Streak SRM-4 (left torso) with a ton of ammunition.  Only the base 10 DHS are mounted, but these are only strained on a full jumping Alpha Strike.  A one-ton Targeting Computer is located in the right torso.

And the final configuration is the Sand Devil F.  Also fitted with six jump jets (three each right and left torso), this configuration is brutally simple:  four Medium Pulse Lasers (right arm, right torso, left arm, left torso) tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer (right torso).  Eleven DHS allows for the Sand Devil F to remain heat neutral even on a jumping Alpha Strike . . . and while relatively short-ranged, the lethal accuracy of this configuration cannot be overstated.


Battle History
Khan Tyler was correct in his assumption that the Wolves would have little taste or amusement for the manner in which Clan Goliath Scorpion bypassed the results of their Trial of Possession.  Immediately after receiving the first five prototypes in November of 3052, the ilKhan himself had to physically restrain Khan Kerensky from hopping aboard a JumpShip and travelling to Roche (in person!) to fight a Trial of Grievance against the Scorpions!

The design was almost rejected by the ilKhan when he announced that he was ". . . personally investigating the irregularities involved in the Scorpion acquisition and duplication of an OmniMech design to which Clan Wolf had sole legal rights."

But an unlikely coalition of Clan Wolf enemies came to the Scorpion's defense in this manner.  The Hellions, of course, refused to condone any such investigation and they insisted that they, indeed, had every legal right under the Martial Code to trade the design schematics.  The Sharks, who stood to profit, warned the ilKhan that he stood on dangerous ground . . . and both the Falcons and Jaguars, eager at ANY action which caused Clan Wolf to suffer in ANY manner, also stood in opposition.

In the end, the ilKhan gritted his teeth and allowed the Sand Devil to enter the competition . . . but the matter was far from settled.

Small Wolf units began to descend onto Scorpion holdings, determined to 'punish' the Clan for the actions of their leadership.  Only the skill and determination of Scorpion Warriors have so far managed to keep losses at an acceptable level.  Unfortunately, the feud between the two Clans has shown no sign of abating; on the contrary it is threatening to escalate even further if the Sand Devil wins the coveted Quicksilver slot.


Additional
The new Clan Goliath Scorpion OmniMech was named after the fearsome Sand Devil of Roche . . . a massive (350 kilogram, on average) insect that closely resembles the Ant Lion of Terra (although far, far larger in scale).  Rare even in the desert wastes of Roche, the Sand Devil uses its mandibles to dig out steep sided pits from the loose sand and rubble of the wastes, then buries itself at the bottom.

When creatures come upon the pit, they begin to slide down, the sides collapsing and causing them to fall . . . and when they reach the bottom, the Sand Devil is lying in wait.  Seizing the prey with its bone mandibles (which ratchet down and lock into place), the insect then injects it proboscis into the victim and starts draining blood and other vital fluids.  The strength of the mandibles is truly amazing and have been known to penetrate Elemental battle armor on at least three occasions.  Once the mandibles lock into place, the Sand Devil does not release its prey until its victim is dead.  Even after the death of the insect, the mandibles remain locked and must be broken to free the victim.

An ambush hunter par excellence, the Sand Devil is honored for its ability to alter its environment to suit its own strengths and deprive its prey of theirs.  As such, Khan Suvorov selected the name for the Scorpions entry in Project Quicksilver 45-Z. 


Sand Devil

Mass: 45 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3030
Cost: 4,481,406 C-Bills
Battle Value: 740

Chassis: Hellion Medium Gamma Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Type IV 270 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: MAC Level 5 Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    14.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: SR-1 Facility
    Primary Factory: Roche
Communications System: Hellion Special 354B
Targeting and Tracking System: Wolf Hunter Mk VII
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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    75 points                2.50
    Internal Locations: 1 HD, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                270                      14.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 153                  8.00
    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     14           22       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     11           17       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     7            14       
                                             L/R Leg     11           22       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 5,536,009
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,915

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 25

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 19
6          4       4       2       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: A-1                                            Cost: 5,658,988
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,686

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
Active Probe                                 CT        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 22

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 17
6          3       3       3       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A-2                                            Cost: 5,658,988
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,750

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 22

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 18
6          3       3       3       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 5,507,009
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,558

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: RA                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 5-X AC                                    RA        1         4         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20)                       RA        -         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20)                          RA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 24

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 16
6          3       3       1       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 5,935,394
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,783

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 2 RT
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
TAG                                          RA        0         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
2 Machine Guns                               RT        0         2         0.50
ER Small Laser                               RT        2         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
2 Machine Guns                               LT        0         2         0.50
ER Small Laser                               LT        2         1         0.50
Anti-Missile System                          LT        1         1         0.50
Active Probe                                 CT        0         1         1.00
@MG (1/2) (100)                              LT        -         1         0.50
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 18
6          6       5       0       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, TAG, PRB, RCN, AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 5,107,988
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,670

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Small Laser                               LA        2         1         0.50
3 ER Small Lasers                            RT        6         3         1.50
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
3 ER Small Lasers                            LT        6         3         1.50
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 17
6          6       6       2       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 6,539,863
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,607

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
TAG                                          LA        0         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    LT        0         1         1.00
Streak SRM-4                                 LT        3         1         2.00
Active Probe                                 CT        0         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 16
6j         2       2       2       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ECM, TAG, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: F                                              Cost: 5,571,988
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,807

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             11(22)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medium Pulse Laser                           RA        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LT        4         1         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 19

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 18
6j         4       4       0       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

The Way Seeker was developed by Clan Goliath Scorpion as an inexpensive omnimech that could be distributed to it's seekers as they traverse the inner sphere.  to that end the Icepick was made with ease of repair first in mind.  The Base Chassis was made with 100% modular components able to accept transplanted members from mechs up to 20 tons lighter of 50 tons heavier, from off the shelf materiels.  armor connection points were created specifically to accept Starshield, Durralex, or StarGuard armor plating.  Speed was not a concern for this machine, rather the comforts of the long march were much more important.  Time and again the Clan's foray into the Inner Sphere proved that superoir technology could only go so far, and that out pacing the militaries of the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth and DCMS only closed range faster allowing the foes enemies of the clans a chance to strike.  Most impressively, the Cockpit module is of inner sphere design, fixing a long standing problem of clan cockpits being the same mass and fewer amenities.    the aft compartment of the Cockpit holds a pantry locker, fold up lavatory and just enough space for a hammock in a space 2 meters wide, two meters tall and 1 meter deep.

The Primary Configuration of the Way Seeker is geared towards extended operations away from support.  the paired large pulse lasers provide extreme coverage.  a quartet of medium lasers excellent backup firepower, though an alpha strike will overtax the heat sinks.  pilots must learn to focus on long or short ranged weapons.  Jump Jets provide additional maneuverability and a Flamer gives the pilots strategic utility, anti infantry firepower and survival

Geared more towards traditional battlefield support, the Alpha, heavy LRM Launchers and respectable ammunition bins provide long range bombardment.  given the Way Seekeris designed for individual warriors Artemis Fire Control is slaved to the Missiles rather then more reliable TAG or NARC, which requires teamwork.

Alternate B is a picket Mech.  a powerful Gauss Rifle and Extended range laser give the B Maximum range and interdiction, allowing the machine to make up for it's slow speed by keeping enemy forces under threat for ten to twenty seconds longer then typical.  rounding out it's capabilities is an AMS provides protection from first strike and a Beagle Probe prevents that first strike from being a surprised.

Alternate C is designed to destroy opposition and act as a bodyguard to strategic assets.  an ERPPC provides reach while a massive 210 mm dual purpose cannon pulverizes opposition.  the nature of the Way Seeker's arms also allows the Cannon to act as an improvised anti aircraft gun, decimating low flying aerofighters as though it were a battery of Rifleman.

Alternate Configuration D is meant for close range combat.  A Battery of even medium lasers provided enough power to vaporize a a dwelling and devastate entire Elemental points and mechs.  a targeting computer allows ten of those lasers to be placed on a single point of a target.

the Final Configuration, Alternate E, is designed for Multi-Threat combat.  4 Medium lasers long the standard of main firepower for Battlemechs, mount in pods on the arms.  an over under assembly of Long and Short Range Missiles provide variable threat targeting to conventional assest and Battle armor.  the Right arm sports a 25mm ultra autocannon for extended range harassment and anti armor capabilities.

Way Seeker

Mass: 45 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-E-E-A
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 3,205,406 C-Bills
Battle Value: 596

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 180 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    20.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      75 points                4.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                180                       7.00
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               2.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 128                  8.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     14           15       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  6         
                                           L/R Torso     11           15       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     7            14       
                                             L/R Leg     11           15       



================================================================================
Loadout Name: Primary                                        Cost: 4,716,125
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,782

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 4  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT                                         2.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         6.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RT        10        2         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
Flamer                                       HD        3         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 28

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 18
4j         3       3       2       0      2     2   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 4,893,297
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,592

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LRM-20                                       RA        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RA        -         1         1.00
LRM-20                                       LA        6         4         5.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LA        -         1         1.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LT        4         1         2.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (12)                       RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (12)                       LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 28

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 16
4          6       6       4       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 3


================================================================================
Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 4,836,656
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,401

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         6        12.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
Anti-Missile System                          LT        1         1         0.50
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (16)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 33

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 14
4          3       3       3       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, AMS, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: C                                              Cost: 4,947,672
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,425

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
LB 20-X AC                                   LA        6         9        12.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (5)                       LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (5)                          LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 31

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 14
4          4       4       2       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0


================================================================================
Loadout Name: D                                              Cost: 4,927,281
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,113

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 2  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT                                         1.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        25        5         5.00
5 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        25        5         5.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RT        4         1         2.00
Cargo, Standard (0.5 tons)                   RT        0         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 20

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 21
4/1j       5       5       0       0      2     4   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 4,615,531
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 1,445

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 3 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
Ultra AC/2                                   RA        1         2         5.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
LRM-10                                       LT        4         1         2.50
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
@Ultra AC/2 (45)                             RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (12)                                 LT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 27

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      4    Points: 14
4          5       5       1       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1



Sabre Kraken



Seizing the opportunity to spur on innovation and burn Warriors resources doing it! a rather more than half baked Society Scientist lurking inside Clan Diamond Shark, a one Dr. W Wily used the Quicksilver program to push her personal hobby horse and personal holy grail, Tripod based Mech designs.

Dr Wily burned through dozens of favors and the despicable, disgusting and down right dirty actions she took to ensure her Mech design went ahead would create a TriVid that even the most jaded Canopian Porn Producer would go "Too far.  Way too far.   .......   The animal rights people would have our heads if I dared film this master piece of deviance."

What resulted was a unique designs named after a very vicious aquatic predator from Circe, the Sabre Kraken, a genetically modified beast introduced by an unknown Star League Scientist shortly after the SLDF in Exile landed on the Pentagon Worlds.     Why a three meter long kraken with a beak fully capable of slicing through Mech Armor and a taste for human flesh was a necessary addition to Circe's ecology no one knows.     Thankfully extremely rare the Sabre Kraken is hunted without mercy by the Labor Castes due to its succulent apple wood smoked bacon flavored flesh. 

Dr Wily's unveiling of the Sabre Kraken resulted in her scheduled execution by her fellow Scientists Academic Discourse among the Society tends to involve high powered lasers, a fate Khan Hawker has stayed pending the results of the iL Khans decision.   After all Victory counts for all.

Development

More rationally the Sabre Kraken is based around the VOX 225 Engine used by the Von Luckner Tank, a full Cluster's worth that had been gathering dust in the Diamond Sharks warehouses.  With a walking speed of over 50 km/h Dr Wily added in 5 additional fixed jumpjets to further aid the Sabre Kraken exploit the battlefield.     

To provide this unusual Mech with additional capabilities Active Probes and ECM were installed as fixed equipment to hunt hidden enemy units and degrade enemy fire.

A full covering of 8.5 tons of Ferro Fiberous armor covered the unique Endo Steel frame of the Sabre Kraken.

Additionally a Full Head Ejection System was added, both to prove Dr Wily could replicate the Inner Sphere design, and to avoid bothering to design an ejection system.


More importantly for the Sabre Kraken was the arms of this unusual mech.   Extremely flexible they enable both forward and rear firing and have been described by many as "Creepy, very creepy".

The Prime Variant takes full advantage of this by placing a Large Pulse Laser in each arm, and an AMS unit with a full ton of ammo in the right torso.

Alpha Variant with an UAC 5 and 4 ER Medium Lasers has a real 'One Two Punch' for both distance and in close attacks.

Beta Variant places and ER LL and ER ML in each arm along with additional heat sinks for solid skirmisher.

Gamma Variant is a fire support mech with LRM15's in each arm and two tons of ammo each, backed up by a pair of ER ML in the right and left Torso's.

Delta is a vicious In fighter with 2 Medium Pulse Lasers in each arm backed up with a SRM6 in each torso feed from a ton of ammo apiece.


Sabre Kraken SK3

Mass: 45 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Advanced Rules
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 8,514,219 C-Bills
Battle Value: 879

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 225 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    13.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    75 points                2.50
    Internal Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL
Engine:             Fusion Engine                225                      10.00
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 5 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       2.50
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard w/ Full Head Ejection System                  3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 163                  8.50
    Armor Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     14           21       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     11           16       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     7            19       
                                             L/R Leg     11           22       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 34

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 9
5j         0       0       0       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 9,420,469
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,882

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 5  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       0.00
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
Anti-Missile System                          RT        1         1         0.50
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         6.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    RT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 28

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 19
5j         3       3       3       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, AMS, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Alpha                                          Cost: 9,567,734
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,934

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 5  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       0.00
    CASE Locations: RT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
Ultra AC/5                                   RA        1         3         7.00
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
4 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        20        4         4.00
@Ultra AC/5 (40)                             RT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 24

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 19
5j         4       4       1       0      2     1   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Beta                                           Cost: 9,575,438
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,043

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 5  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
Flamer                                       RT        3         1         0.50
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 23

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 20
5j         3       3       2       0      2     1   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Gamma                                          Cost: 9,640,234
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 2,039

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 5  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       0.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
LRM-15                                       RA        5         2         3.50
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
LRM-15                                       LA        5         2         3.50
@LRM-15 (16)                                 RT        -         2         2.00
@LRM-15 (16)                                 LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 23

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 20
5j         4       4       2       0      2     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 2/2/2, IF 2


================================================================================
Loadout Name: Delta                                          Cost: 9,440,859
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A                       BV2: 1,920

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 5  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL                       0.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
SRM-6                                        RT        4         1         1.50
SRM-6                                        LT        4         1         1.50
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        RA        8         2         4.00
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        LA        8         2         4.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
@SRM-6 (15)                                  LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 25

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 19
5j         4       4       0       0      2     1   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, SRM 1/1/0



Well I wake up this morning and what do I find? Five new submissions but three clearly fall outside the design criteria.

The Sabre Kraken is plain whacky and while I like it cause it is so far outside the norm - it will not even qualify for the contest given its highly Level 3 nature. Sorry fitz, I'll give it an evaluation but tripods ain't sniffing this challenge.

JP and Dragon Cat both your submissions are slower than criteria - something that should be recognized in your fluff. Dragon Cat is comes the closest to justifying his decision in the fluff thus far. Give me a "yeah we know the ilKhan said but we think this is better" yada yada..... please. Thank you!

Yeah the Sabre Kraken definitely gets the outside the box award but looking at the design itself she looks like a biped. Where are the significant differences between a tripod and bipedal models? Did you design it as a normal mech and just say it is a tripod? ?

True dat Master A, getting the Clans on the same page is difficult at best. I also noticed before you commented that about the un Clan like nature of your potential entry. Care to elaborate?

Yeah the Sabre Kraken definitely gets the outside the box award but looking at the design itself she looks like a biped. Where are the significant differences between a tripod and bipedal models? Did you design it as a normal mech and just say it is a tripod? ?

True dat Master A, getting the Clans on the same page is difficult at best. I also noticed before you commented that about the un Clan like nature of your potential entry. Care to elaborate?

Well, it is a matter of perception and degrees.  The Scorps fought a Trial with Clan Wolf and lost.  Okay, we all know that they CANNOT used the Ice Ferret chassis and electronics because Clan Wolf owns them.  BUT, then they went to Clan Ice Hellion and got the design anyway. 

This is where it gets sticky.  You see, when the Hellions developed the Wolf Hunter, specifically to combat Clan Wolf!  But the Hellions choose poorly on weapon configurations and Clan Wolf got fed up.  They launched attacks and eventually won a series of Trials that resulted in ALL Wolf Hunter production facilities being in their possession.  To their minds, the Hellions lost all of their rights.  But despite not being able to BUILD any more, the Hellions never (technically) fought a Trial against the Wolves which would have forced them to give up FUTURE production rights to the design.

The Wolves never considered that, as the Hellions turned away from the newly renamed Ice Ferret to other designs.  For all intents and purposes, the OmniMech was now the possession of Clan Wolf, lock-stock-and-barrel.  All of this taking place some 40-50 years ago (8-10 GENERATIONS of Clan Warriors!).

From the Wolf point-of-view, the treacherous Hellions had NO RIGHT to trade the design schematics because they WON the production facilities.  Which means the Scorpions are illegally using the CLAN WOLF design, after LOSING a Trial of Possession for it.  THAT is what the Wolves consider "unClan-like" about the Scorpion behavior.

But, from the point-of-view of everyone ELSE, technically, the Hellions did retain the rights to the design.  And are free to share it with anyone they wish as the result of a trade or a Trial.  It is just that no one had ever BOTHERED to do so.  Plus, even if it WERE illegal in nature, there are Clans out there that would support the Scorpion/Hellion position just to "stick it" to Clan Wolf!  And take the ilKhan down a peg or two.

Basically, it is all a bloody mess with tempers running high on all sides and the (tacit) approval of the ilKhan to Wolf stars and Trinary formations exacting revenge on Scorpion holdings for their "perfidy."

Perception, Clan law, and hurt feelings all around . . . not a good combination, eh?

MA