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Name/Model:         Scorpion (9S)
Designer:           Wisecrack
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  D
Tonnage:            55
Configuration:      Quad BattleMech
Era/Year:           Succession Wars / 3049
Rules (Current):    Introductory
Rules (Era):        Introductory
Rules (Year):       Introductory
Total Cost:         4,471,492 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,108

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          275 Fusion
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    1 Autocannon/20
    1 Flamer
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The 9S field modification came about after mercenary techs were asked to rebuild a pair of
    old scorpion chassis the unit saved from a salvage yard.

Capabilities:
    Sourcing the original 330 grade engines proved difficult, so techs began by replacing it
    with a smaller and far more common 275 grade fusion engine.
    
    Further eschewing the original design and redefining the unit role as an infantry support
    mech, the techs swapped out all weapons for a single mammoth AC 20 and a flamer for point
    defense.
    
    3 tons of ammo keep the autocannon well fed, sufficient for most engagements.

Notable MechWarriors:
    Mechwarriors Sina and Cait served as the butt of the unit jokes when given their new rides.
    It took them some time to get used to the uncomfortable shaking of their machines, but
    practice paid off.
    
    It took almost a year before their first official combat deployment, working alongside the
    merc infantry company on a defensive operation protecting a Starcorps factory.
    When Capella raiders attempted to launch an assault to steal spare parts, they got more than
    bargained for.
    
    With the rest of the mercenary command and star Corp security holding off the main Capella
    attack force, a cavalry lance and escorting combat vehicles managed to flank around to hit
    the factory from a different angle.
    They did not expect to run into the two scorpions. Sina and Cait lay in ambush, holding off
    revealing themselves until the enemy were directly in point blank range. Two salvos later
    and both leading mechs were down.
    The remaining Capellans attempted to regroup with their combat vehicles but the mercenaries
    didn't give them the chance. Surging forward, the scorpions both chased down the heavy mech
    and tore it apart with several brutal salvos. The last medium mech had the speed to retreat,
    but the vehicles weren't so lucky. Three more vehicles died before the remaining Capellans
    surrendered.
    Sina and Cait were personally thanked by the local Star corps executive

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  5.50                     
Engine:                                     275 Fusion                15.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            10                     0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  160                    10.00                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      18             24       
    Center Torso (rear):                               5       
    R/L Torso:                         13             20       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  5       
    R/L Front Leg:                     13             18       
    R/L Rear Leg:                      13             18       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Autocannon/20                                             RT                10        14.00             
Autocannon/20 (Ammo 10)                                   RT                2          2.00             
Autocannon/20 (Ammo 5)                                    LT                1          1.00             
Flamer                                                    LT                1          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 29
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 2 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 5,  Structure (S): 5
Specials: AC2/2/-