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A BattleMech design from my AU not at all based on the Gauntlet honest

Knight 3 X

Mass: 55 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech

Chassis: Coventry 8 Standard
Power Plant: Defiance 275 Light Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h (64.8 km/h)
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h (129.6 km/h)
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 metres
Armour: Unknown Lexington Limted Light Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  Heavy PPC
    1  Headhunter-5
    1  Lance
Manufacturer: Coventry Metal Works
    Primary Factory: Coventry
Communications System: Cyclops 24XS Adaptable
Targeting and Tracking System:  Cyclops Special Limited with Guardian ECM
Suite

Overview
   As with many debuts the Knight 3X gained its debut in the arenas of
Solaris VII, specifically at the Star League Stadium in 3108.  The design is
clearly inspired by the Bushwacker BattleMech but is taller and uses new
advanced technology to give it the edge over the older design.

Capabilities
   Weighing in at Fifty-five tons the Knight 3X matches the weight of the
old Bushwacker design and its Light Engine can match the orginal BattleMech's
speed but this has been enhanced with triple strength myomers which brings the
BattleMech to almost 130 kph.

   For ranged combat the Knight 3X has an extended-range particle cannon
which has been enhanced with a particle cannon capicitor enhancing its damage
while maintaining its range.  The byproduct of these enhancements are more heat
which helps in enhancing the TSM system.  Alongside the PPC is a Headhunter-5
Missile system which is designed to damage the internal workings of an enemy
unit.

   As the Knight 3X gets closer to an enemy unit it is able to physically
enege enemies with a massive lance mounted on the left arm which combined with
the TSM can cause huge damage to opponents.

   Designers have put the lance and the PPC on movable mounts meaning that
when they are not needed they can be drawn back into the arm allowing the pilot
to use the BattleMech's two hand actuators.  This system is not something that
the pilot can engage during combat and requires significant work by the Techs to
secure the systems.

   Finally and possibly most importantly the Knight 3X is equipped with
a Void Signature System which is a BattleMech sized version of the Battle
Armour's Mimic armour and litterally allows the Knight to disappear from sight.
A Guardian ECM suite, a CASE system and ten tons of Light Ferro Fibrous armour
defend the BattleMech.

Deployment
   Only one of these BattleMechs is known to exist and it is piloted by
Star League Games Champion Lea Cruickshank and owned by Coventry Metal Works.

Notable Pilots
   Lea Cruickshank, (b. 3098) she shot to fame in 3108 piloting the Knight
3X on Solaris VII and winning the Star League Games at her first attempt.  Lea
is a relitive unknown she is a native of Coventry and has never served in the
LCAF or in any mercenary company.  It is believed that she joined Coventry
Metal Works as an engineer and has now become a MechWarrior Test Pilot for the
same company.

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      91 points                5.50
Engine:             Light Fusion Engine          275                      12.00
    Walking MP: 5 (6)
    Running MP: 8 (12)
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard w/ Full Head Ejection System                  3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H
    TSM Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Armour:             Light Ferro-Fibrous          AV - 169                 10.00
    Armour Locations: 1 HD, 1 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 LT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armour     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     18           27       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  7         
                                           L/R Torso     13           20       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  5         
                                             L/R Arm     9            18       
                                             L/R Leg     13           20       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supercharger                                 CT        -         1         1.50
Guardian ECM Suite                           RT        0         2         1.50
Headhunter-5                                 LT        5         2         4.00
Ammo (Headhunter-5) 12                       LT        -         1         1.00
ER PPC                                       RA       15         3         7.00
PPC Capacitor                                RA        5         1         1.00
Lance                                        LA        -         3         3.00

Void Signature System                        *         10        7         0.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 6

* The Void Signature System occupies 1 slot in every location except the HD