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Very nice drak, you must have been waiting with this one in the chamber.

Ooh the Stormy, I'll look into this and see what I can do

Well folks we are fast approaching the end here, get those entries in!

Well the deadline has come and gone but there is only one entrant. With his permission I could extend the deadline for marauder648 who said he was developing something for the contest. I'd love to see Abele as well join in that is if he wants. What do you say drak?

The more the merrier I say Ice, just let me get clearance from drak. He did make the deadline and I don't want to punish him for being on time.

Aye sorry i've not put in anything, been manic at work and had to do that socializing thing too!  I'll try bang something out today!

The Stormcrow is widely regarded as one of the true success stories of the initial generations of OmniMech production, fast, reliable and flexible it is a very popular Mech and was a terror for Inner Sphere forces who were rarely able to counter a Medium Mech that could outrun most Inner Sphere Mech’s in its weight class whilst also packing firepower that could rival some assault weight machines. 

As part of the Quicksilver program there was genuine calls to ‘leave well enough alone’ but reports from the field and BattleROM’s did reveal some shortcomings or suggestions that were taken onboard as part of the Quicksilver refits.  Mostly done at the behest of Clan Smoke Jaguar who, of all the Invading Clans made the widest use of the Stormcrow and who were frantically trying to rebuild their shattered Tourman following Tukkayid were trading and trialling for any Mech’s they could get their hands on.

This weakness was leapt on by Clan Diamond Shark who had also suffered severe losses amongst their small Tourman on Tukkayid and also needed to rebuild.  They offered to help the Jaguars open a new production line on Huntress purely for the Stormcrow, but as payment they would expect 25% of the production.  Without the military strength to do what they normally did to get what they wanted, IE bully another Clan, the Jaguars had to accept.

Variants

Prime -  Already exceptionally effective and a fearsome combatant the Scientists simply removed the extra heatsink and replaced it with another ER Medium laser.  This increased firepower and heat but gave the Mech an increased punch whilst also being exceptionally easy to complete, costing next to nothing in terms of resources.

Ryoken (Stormcrow) Prime
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 2,235
Cost: 14,914,488 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 21 [42]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
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Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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ER Large Laser                  LA    12
ER Medium Laser                 LA     5
ER Large Laser                  RA    12
ER Medium Laser                 RA     5
ER Medium Laser                 HD     5
ER Medium Laser                 LA     5


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A – Although this refit decreased firepower slightly it improved efficiency.  Sacrificing a single Medium pulse laser the A gained Artemis IV for its LRM-20 as well as an extra heat sink.  The removal of the laser and the additional cooling helped combat the A’s biggest flaw, that it could start  overheating, but now it only generated heat if it moved whilst retaining its long and short ranged punch.


Ryoken (Stormcrow) A
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 2,218
Cost: 15,220,613 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 11 [22]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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Medium Pulse Laser              LA     4
Medium Pulse Laser              LA     4
Medium Pulse Laser              LA     4
LRM 20                          RA     6
Streak SRM 6                    LT     4
Streak SRM 6                    RT     4

Ammo                           Loc Shots
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LRM 20 Ammo                     RA     6
LRM 20 Ammo                     RA     6
Streak SRM 6 Ammo               LT    15
Streak SRM 6 Ammo               RT    15

Equipment                      Loc
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Artemis IV FCS                  RA

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B – A brutal infighter the Bravo was also a fearsome heathog that could rarely employ its full arsenal without overheating. In truth the Quicksilver B does not address the cooling issues but instead worked to make it even more fearsome at close quarter engagements.  All six ER Medium lasers were removed and replaced by a pair of Medium pulse lasers as well as a fearsome battery of six ER Small lasers.  This laser battery could cause a surprising amount of damage at close quarters whilst still having a decent range compared to Inner Sphere weapons.  They were also very good at destroying Battle Armour, a growing threat as the Spheroids produced more of them. 

Ryoken (Stormcrow) B
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 2,014
Cost: 14,771,791 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 12 [24]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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Ultra AC/20                     LA     7
Medium Pulse Laser              LT     4
Medium Pulse Laser              RT     4
ER Small Laser                  RA     2
ER Small Laser                  RA     2
ER Small Laser                  RA     2
ER Small Laser                  RA     2
ER Small Laser                  RA     2
ER Small Laser                  RA     2

Ammo                           Loc Shots
----------------------------------------
Ultra AC/20 Ammo                LT     5
Ultra AC/20 Ammo                LT     5


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C - Working well as a tank hunter the C config was altered to also hunt for and engage infantry forces whilst also acting as a heavy scout.  To do this, the medium pulse lasers were removed and the electronics suite was expanded.  An ECM was installed as was an Active Probe.  The remaining tonnage was taken up by an ER Medium laser and a pair of machine guns to give the Mech an anti-infantry punch.  The LB-10 and large pulse laser were naturally retained.

Ryoken (Stormcrow) C
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 1,820
Cost: 15,542,916 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
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Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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LB 10-X AC                      LA     2
Large Pulse Laser               RA    10
ER Medium Laser                 LT     5
Machine Gun                     RT     0
Machine Gun                     RT     0

Ammo                           Loc Shots
----------------------------------------
LB 10-X Cluster Ammo            LA    10
LB 10-X AC Ammo                 LA    10
LB 10-X Cluster Ammo            LA    10
Half Machine Gun Ammo           RT   100

Equipment                      Loc
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ECM Suite                       HD
Active Probe                    RA

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D - The Delta saw the greatest changes as it was felt that the combination of NARC launcher and LRMs was simply inefficient.  If a Warrior did the right thing and stayed at long range then the NARC launcher was rarely if ever used and the defensive armament of paired Streak-2's had far too much ammunition on board.  The simple option was to replace the NARC and its ammo with Artemis IV fire control for the LRMs to increase the number of hits without having to get dangerously close.  The deep 3-ton ammunition bins were retained for the LRMs whilst the Streak launchers and their ammo were completely removed.  Instead an ER Large laser was fitted to allow the Mech to keep the range open and have an energy weapon that meshed well with the LRM's.  An extra ton of heatsinks was installed but firing all three weapons together did cause a notable heat spike, but one that was not dilibating.

Ryoken (Stormcrow) D
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 2,250
Cost: 15,844,488 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 11 [22]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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LRM 20                          LA     6
LRM 20                          RA     6
ER Large Laser                  RT    12

Ammo                           Loc Shots
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LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  RA     6
LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  RA     6
LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  RA     6
LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  LA     6
LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  LA     6
LRM 20 (Clan) Artemis-capable Ammo  LA     6

Equipment                      Loc
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Artemis IV FCS                  LA
Artemis IV FCS                  RA

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E - A Smoke Jaguar design that would act as a 'pocket-heavy' for the Clan until they could rebuild their damaged Tourman the E was built to hammer hostile Mechs at long and medium range.  A gauss rifle, fed by a generous 3-ton ammo hopper was paired with an ER PPC.  The oversized (for Clan Mechs) ammunition bin was a direct lesson from Tukkayid where many Clan Clusters suffered a collapse of their Logistics and ran out of ammunition.  For mid to short range engagements the E can also bring a pair of ER Medium lasers to bare.  Whilst a full alpha strike will produce a vicious heat spike, the firepower it can bring to bare is able to smash through all but the toughest Mechs.

Ryoken (Stormcrow) E
Clan TW
55 tons 
BV: 2,445
Cost: 14,952,656 C-bills

Movement: 6/9
Engine: 330 XL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 91 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 182/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Center Torso               18       25
Center Torso (rear)                 10
Right Torso                13       17
Right Torso (rear)                   9
Left Torso                 13       17
Left Torso (rear)                    9
Right Arm                   9       18
Left Arm                    9       18
Right Leg                  13       25
Left Leg                   13       25

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
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Gauss Rifle                     RA     1
ER PPC                          LA    15
ER Medium Laser                 LA     5
ER Medium Laser                 RA     5

Ammo                           Loc Shots
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Gauss Ammo                      RA     8
Gauss Ammo                      RA     8
Gauss Ammo                      RA     8


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