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Name/Model:         Shiden ((Akula's Mech)) SHN-2k
Designer:           The Grand Poobah
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            90
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3054
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Unavailable
Total Cost:         9,216,900 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,229

Chassis:              Type XVI Mr. IX Endo Steel
Power Plant:          GM 270 
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            Icarus 81 
    Jump Capacity:    90 meters
Armor:                ArcShield VII Mk 5 with CASE
Armament:             
    4 Lord's Light PPCs
    1 Guided Technologies 2nd Gen Streak SRM 4
    2 Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Sipher Security Plus
Targeting & Tracking: Matabushi Sentinel

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Overview:
    With the Clan defeat on Tukayyid, it was not surprising that the Great Houses of the Inner
    Sphere would be scrambling to design new, more powerful mechs to combat the Clan threat.
    With only 15 years of truce, the House lords had very little time to design mechs that could
    equal, or at least hold their own, against their powerfully armed Clan adversaries. Many
    programs were adopted, some successful, some not.
    
    The SHN-2K Shiden, English translation "Violet Lightning," is among the more successful
    designs. Centered around an effective, powerful medium range punch, the Shiden carries a
    quartet of PPCs, and has the heatsinks to put them to use. The prototype was completed by
    Luthien Armor Works in July of 3054, and the first production model came off the lines in
    April of the following year.

Capabilities:
    The SHN-2K Shiden is a new design, utilizing an Endo Steel Chassis that was designed from
    the ground up. Designated the Type XVI Mk. IX, this chassis is reinforced to allow the use
    of jump jets. The chassis layout allows for easy maintenance and should be easily adaptable.
    
    Armor protection for the Shiden is nothing short of impressive. The designers provided the
    'mech with the heaviest amount, some 17.5 tons, of ArcShield VII Mk 5 armor the chassis
    would support. This combined with a CASE system ensures that the Shiden can remain
    operational even after taking a tremendous amount of punishment.
    
    The Shiden is powered by a 270 GM Fusion engine that gives a maximum speed of just under 55
    kph. While much slower than the Clan mechs it will be facing, the trade-off of speed for
    more armor and firepower seemed a wise decision. To help with maneuverability problems, the
    designers added in a trio of Icarus 81 Jump Jets, which allow the Shiden access to places
    most assault mechs simply cannot go.
    
    The main armament of the Shiden consists of a battery of 4 Lord's Light PPCs. This heavy
    battery can be fired all at one time, but at the costs of suffocating heat build-up for the
    pilot. However, if the battery hits, it almost ensures that the pilot will have an
    opportunity to cool his mech before his adversary can recover balance and effectively return
    fire. The main battery is backed up by a pair of Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Lasers and a
    Guided Technologies 2nd Generation Streak SRM4. These weapons help to offset the PPCs
    minimum range weakness, should an adversary survive long enough to get within that minimum
    range.

Deployment:
    The Shiden is deployed only with House Kurita. Only small numbers have been delivered to
    date, but it is felt that more will certainly be fielded in the near future. These mechs are
    going to proven, veteran units, as is evidenced by the appearance of four Shidens among the
    ranks of the 2nd Sword of Light.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 4.50                     
Engine:                                     270 Fusion                14.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 3                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         15 [30]                   5.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  279                    17.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      29             44       
    Center Torso (rear):                              14       
    R/L Torso:                         19             28       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                 10       
    R/L Arm:                           15             30       
    R/L Leg:                           19             38       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Jump Jet                                                  CT                1          2.00             
Streak SRM 4                                              CT                1          3.00             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
PPC                                                       RT                3          7.00             
Streak SRM 4 (Ammo 25)                                    RT                1          1.00             
PPC                                                       LT                3          7.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        RA                1          2.00             
PPC                                                       RA                3          7.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        LA                1          2.00             
PPC                                                       LA                3          7.00             
Jump Jet                                                  RL                1          2.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LL                1          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 49
TP: BM,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 4,  OV: 3
Armor (A): 9,  Structure (S): 7
Specials: CASE
 
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