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Name/Model:         Blackwell BKW-3-OA
Designer:           Kirbanzo
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            65
Role:               Brawler
Configuration:      Biped OmniMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3091
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         19,770,334 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,175

Chassis:              RPE EC Model O-31 Endo-Composite
Power Plant:          VOX ClanTech 260 XL
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            Lexington Lifters 
    Jump Capacity:    120 meters
Armor:                Aldis Heavy Clan Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Magna Firestar Clan-Grade ER PPC (C)
    2 Coventry Starfire-C LRM 10 w/ Artemis V FCS (C)
    4 Diverse Optics Type 17PXC ER Small Pulse Lasers (C)
Manufacturer:         Achernar BattleMechs, GM/Blackwell Corporation, Republic Engineering
    Primary Factory:  New Avalon (ABM), New Valencia (GMBC), Terra (RE), New Earth (RE), Devil's Rock (RE)
Communications:       Clan-enhanced TransComm Alpha with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Clan-enhanced Angst Accuracy

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Overview:
    A mixed-tech design made by relatively new firm Republic Engineering with the backing of
    Clan elements within the Republic of the Sphere, the Blackwell OmniMech is intended for use
    by elite MechWarriors within the Republic military. While primarily kitted as a frontline
    brawler thanks to generous OmniPod space and maxed-out armor, the design has been adapted
    into a variety of roles.
    
    Prior to the activation of the Fortress Republic, the Federated Suns successfully negotiated
    for a select few of their manufacturers to gain access to the design so it could be produced
    for the AFFS. Thus the 'Mech would outlive the Republic it was made  to serve.
    
    (Art source)

Capabilities:
    The 65-ton BKW-3-O is built on a RPE EC Model O-31 Endo-Composite chassis, which supports
    the 'Mech's powerplant, protection, and armament. Said powerplant is a VOX ClanTech
    260-rated extralight fusion engine, providing the 'Mech a top speed of 64 km/h in addition
    to energizing whatever weapons it has equipped. Armor is maxed out for the chassis with 11
    tons of Aldis Heavy Clan Ferro-Fibrous plating, ensuring the 'Mech can take plenty of
    punishment. It also makes sure the pilot benefits from the armor by moving the cockpit to be
    within the center torso. Electronics are enhanced with Clantech, with comms and
    targeting/trackig being provided by TransComm Alpha and Angst Accuracy units respectively.
    Finally, the chassis by default comes with 10 Clan double heat sinks.
    
    DESIGN QUIRKS: Easy to Maintain, Narrow/Low Profile, Weak Head Armor(3)

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                       Endo-Composite               5.00                     
Engine:                                     260 XL (C)                 7.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 4                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                       16 [32] (C)                 6.00                     
Gyro:                                        Compact                   4.50                     
Cockpit:                                  Torso-Mounted                4.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  211                    11.00                     
    Type:                               Ferro-Fibrous (C)                                       

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      21             34       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         15             24       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                           10             20       
    R/L Leg:                           15             30       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Guardian ECM Suite                                        H                 2          1.50             
2 Jump Jets                                               CT                2          2.00             
Jump Jet                                                  RT                1          1.00             
LRM 10 w/ Artemis V FCS (C)                               RT                1          2.50             
LRM 10 (Ammo 12) [Artemis V] (C)                          RT                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LT                1          1.00             
LRM 10 w/ Artemis V FCS (C)                               LT                1          2.50             
LRM 10 (Ammo 12) [Artemis V] (C)                          LT                1          1.00             
ER PPC (C)                                                RA                2          6.00             
2 ER Small Pulse Lasers (C)                               RA                2          3.00             
2 ER Small Pulse Lasers (C)                               LA                2          3.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 46
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 5 / (M) 5 / (L) 4,  OV: 1
Armor (A): 7,  Structure (S): 4
Specials: CASE, ECM, IF1, OMNI