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                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Archer ARC-17
Designer:           mud
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            70
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Star League / 2750
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         6,629,773 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,592

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          280 Fusion
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous with CASE
Armament:             
    2 LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    4 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    Like the other "17" class of units, the ARC-17 model of the Archer was developed by the SLDF
    to upgrade it's aging forces.  This machine saw extensive use during the Reunification war,
    and proved it's superiority over the original Archer on many occasions.

Capabilities:
    The advent of the Artemis FCS made it possible to reduce the size of the LRM batteries
    carried by the Archer with an only marginal loss in effective firepower.  The LRM-15
    launchers were both lighter, allowing for more ammunition to be carried, and produced less
    heat, allowing the pilot to maintain a constant barrage with both launchers without
    overheating his battlemech.  Additional weight was saved by changing the armor to Grummian
    Type XII ferro-fibrous armor; the new armor was not only lighter but offered increased
    protection over the already impressive armor plating carried by the Archer.  This allowed
    for the installation of a CASE system and additional heat sinks.  The ARC-17 is able to move
    at full speed and fire it's paired LRM batteries non-stop with no dangerous heat build up.
    A final change saw the rear-mounted medium lasers shifted to the front, a decision made
    after analysis of the design's performance in combat found that the rear-mounted lasers were
    fired in fewer than 10% of all engagements.

Deployment:
    The ARC-17 saw widespread use in the divisions of the SLDF; over 40% of Archers in Hegemony
    service were modified to these specifications.  Unfortunately, the advanced technology
    necessary for the design's upkeep was lost during the Succession Wars.  Some continued to
    function after the advanced components which could no longer be repaired broke down;  others
    were converted back to their original configuration.  A broken-down Artemis IV system from
    an ARC-17 later found a home at the NAIS, where researchers puzzled over it for years.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  7.00                     
Engine:                                     280 Fusion                16.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            12                     2.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  215                    12.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      22             34       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         15             24       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                           11             22       
    R/L Leg:                           15             30       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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2 Medium Lasers                                           CT                2          2.00             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                  RT                3          7.00             
LRM 15 (Ammo 24)                                          RT                3          3.00             
CASE                                                      LT                1          0.50             
LRM 15 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                  LT                3          7.00             
LRM 15 (Ammo 24)                                          LT                3          3.00             
Medium Laser                                              RA                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                              LA                1          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 39
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 3 / (L) 3,  OV: 2
Armor (A): 7,  Structure (S): 6
Specials: CASE, IF2