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Name/Model:         Nightstar NSR-10FC
Designer:           StarRaven
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            95
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         10,514,790 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,190

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          285 Fusion
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Standard with CASE
Armament:             
    1 ER PPC
    2 LB 10-X ACs
    3 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The NSR-10FC is a new Nightstar variant being produced by GM BattleMechs for the Federated
    Suns. In the wake of the FedCom Civil War, the AFFS is in need of front-line BattleMechs
    which are both powerful and inexpensive. Slower than the 9FC, the NSR-10FC is powered by a
    standard fusion engine. This change in powerplant more than halves the cost of the 9FC;
    also, the smaller standard engine actually weighs less than the 9FC's XL engine, leaving
    more tonnage available for weapons and other systems. Initial plans existed to retool the
    9FC production lines to incorporate Endo Steel internal structure, but these were scrapped
    because they increased the cost unnecessarily.

Capabilities:
    Except for the engine, the NSR-10FC's design is little changed from its predecessor. It
    retains the paired LB10-X ACs as its primary armament, and the ER PPC for greater firepower
    and long ranged punch. The three medium lasers have been upgraded to extended range weapons,
    giving the Nightstar increased range at the expense of a higher heat curve. The 10FC carries
    fifty percent more ammunition than its predecessor, for a total of six tons. CASE has been
    added to both side torsos, and, unlike the 9FC, the 10FC can survive an ammunition explosion
    and still bring significant firepower to bear on the enemy. The final addition is a Guardian
    ECM suite. This system's primary purpose here is to interfere with C3 links. Although the
    ECM has only a small radius of effect, it can significantly decrease the options available
    to C3 linked enemies attempting to engage the Nightstar.

Deployment:
    The majority of NSR-10FCs built by GM will be deployed to front line units stationed in the
    Draconis March or to the Davion Brigade of Guards. Later runs will go to lower tier units,
    and units in the Crucis and Capellan Marches. Norse-Storm BattleMechs is also planning to
    produce one or two runs of NSR-10FCs, most of which will go to the Royal and Lyran Guards.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  9.50                     
Engine:                                     285 Fusion                16.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         14 [28]                   4.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  293                    18.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      30             46       
    Center Torso (rear):                              14       
    R/L Torso:                         20             30       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                 10       
    R/L Arm:                           16             32       
    R/L Leg:                           20             40       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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ER Medium Laser                                           H                 1          1.00             
Guardian ECM Suite                                        CT                2          1.50             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
ER PPC                                                    RT                3          7.00             
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 30)                                      RT                3          3.00             
CASE                                                      LT                1          0.50             
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 30)                                      LT                3          3.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           RA                1          1.00             
LB 10-X AC                                                RA                6         11.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           LA                1          1.00             
LB 10-X AC                                                LA                6         11.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 51
TP: BM,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 3,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 10,  Structure (S): 8
Specials: CASE, ECM, FLK1/1/1