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Name/Model:         Phoenix Hawk PXH-3K "Arashi"
Designer:           Arashi
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            45
Role:               Striker
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3054
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Experimental
Rules (Year):       Experimental
Total Cost:         8,679,990 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,035

Chassis:              Alshain 56-60H 
Power Plant:          GM 270 XL 270 XL
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  
Jump Jets:            Lexington Lifters 
    Jump Capacity:    180 meters
Armor:                New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Type DDS "Kingston" ER PPC (C)
    2 General Systems ER Medium Lasers (C)
    2 Magna 400P Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer:         Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterpises
    Primary Factory:  Satalice
Communications:       Neil 6000 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Octagon Tartrac System C

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Overview:
    The Phoenix Hawk, one of the most common designs in the Inner Sphere, was an early candidate
    for recovered technology, with new models in full production at no less than five factories.
    The Free Worlds League model, PXH-3M, produced by Earthwerks Incorporated at Keystone,
    takes advantage of the lightweight XL engine and Endo Steel internal structure to upgrade
    its weaponry.  Two extended-range large lasers replace the single normal-range large laser,
    the two medium lasers now incorporate pulse technology, and an anti-missile system replaces
    one of the two machine guns.  Furthermore, Cellular ammunition Storage Equipment protects
    the ammunition from internal explosion.
    
    The PXH-3D model, produced by Archenar BattleMechs on New Avalon, is similar to the FWL
    'Mech.  It lacks the CASE and the machine gun, replacing them with two heat sinks.  It has
    much better ability to dissipate heat because all its heat sinks are double-strength.
    
    Coventry Metal Works produces the PXH-3S model, which has a single Thunderbolt-12 Large
    Pulse Laser in the right arm instead of the extended-range laser in each arm.  It also
    sticks with the regular medium lasers.  Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous Armor
    improves its protection, mostly on the arms and legs.  Its main distinction is its Myomer
    Acceleration Signal Circuitry, allowing a burst of speed to surprise an enemy or helping the
    'Mech escape when defeat seems imminent.
    
    Finally, Alshain Weapons on Jarett and the Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises
    plant on Satalice are gearing up to produce the PXH-3K version for the Draconis Combine and
    Free Rasalhague Republic.  This version will employ New Samarkand Royal Ferro-Fibrous Armor,
    but not Endo Steel construction.  It will also have twelve double heat sinks.  Eliminating
    the anti-missile system and machine gun also precludes the need for CASE.

Variants:
    The personal 'Mech of mercenary pilot Moira "Arashi" Kaldir, this customized PXH-3K replaces
    the inefficient ER large lasers with salvaged Clan weaponry. The right arm mounts a deadly
    Clan ER PPC, while the left arm is outfitted with a pair of Clan ER medium lasers,
    effectively doubling the 'Mech's long-range firepower. The factory model's medium pulse
    lasers are retained for accurate close-range support. The saved tonnage is used to mount a
    Guardian ECM suite in the center torso, and an additional half-ton of armor.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  4.50                     
Engine:                                       270 XL                   7.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                                 9                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 6                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         12 [24]                   2.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  151                     8.50                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      14             23       
    Center Torso (rear):                               5       
    R/L Torso:                         11             18       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  4       
    R/L Arm:                            7             14       
    R/L Leg:                           11             21       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Guardian ECM Suite                                        CT                2          1.50             
3 Jump Jets                                               RT                3          1.50             
3 Jump Jets                                               LT                3          1.50             
ER PPC (C)                                                RA                2          6.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        RA                1          2.00             
2 ER Medium Lasers (C)                                    LA                2          2.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        LA                1          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 35
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 2,  OV: 2
Armor (A): 5,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ECM, ENE
 
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