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                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Tsuchigumo (Black Arachne II) A
Designer:           Kirbanzo
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan (Mixed)
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            40
Role:               Ambusher
Configuration:      Biped OmniMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3135
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         35,899,267 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,348

Chassis:              WC Pattern A2 Endo-Composite
Power Plant:          Fusion 320 XXL
Walking Speed:        86.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        129.6 kph 
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Arc Shroud Stealth with CASE II
Armament:             
    1 Devastator Ultra AC/20
    1 Arc Fang 10c Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer:         Arc-Royal MechWorks, Clan Wolf Site #1
    Primary Factory:  Arc-Royal (ARMW), Arc-Royal (WCS#1) (CWS#1)
Communications:       Arc Signal 1200C with Angel ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: CW3

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Overview:
    The Tsuchigumo (or Black Arachne II) was designed as a mixed-tech stealth OmniMech in
    collaboration between Arc-Royal MechWorks and Clan Wolf-in-Exile. Primarily designed for
    ambusher, scout, and sniper configurations, the 'Mech has stealth systems hard-installed.

Capabilities:
    All Tsuchigumo configurations have Stealth Armor and an Angel ECM Suite, making them
    invisible to their enemies until it either enters its visual range or decides its time to
    strike.
    
    The Tsuchigumo A was the configuration that earned the Black Arachne II its Inner Sphere
    designation by the Draconis Combine. The 'Mech has its left torso and part of its left arm
    hollowed out to mount a Devastator Ultra Autocannon/20, intended to fufill its ambush
    purpose by eliminating an enemy before they can react to its presence. The 'Mech's
    effectiveness hinges on this single weapon, so it has two tons of CASE II-protected
    ammunition to ensure it has enough for worst-case scenarios. For infantry, and in case of
    emergency, a Small Pulse Laser is the sole weapon on the right arm.
    
    12 Double Heat Sinks keep heat within acceptable margins even when Alpha Strikes are
    employed, with the Ultra AC running out of ammo well before waste heat can reach levels
    where shutdown is needed.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                       Endo-Composite               3.00                     
Engine:                                      320 XXL                   7.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 8                                               
    Running MP:                                 12                                              
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         12 [24]                   2.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  4.00                     
Cockpit:                                      Small                    2.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   64                     4.00                     
    Type:                                  Stealth (IS)                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              8       
    Center Torso:                      12              8       
    Center Torso (rear):                               2       
    R/L Torso:                         10              8       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  1       
    R/L Arm:                            6              7       
    R/L Leg:                           10              7       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Angel ECM Suite                                           H                 2          2.00             
CASE II                                                   RT                1          0.50             
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 10)                                     RT                2          2.00             
Small Pulse Laser                                         RA                1          1.00             
Ultra AC/20                                             LA/LT               8         12.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 33
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 3,  MV: 16"
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 2,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: AECM, CASEII, OMNI, STL