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Name/Model:         Hollander BZK-A1
Designer:           Vagabond
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            35
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3058
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         2,729,880 C-Bills
Battle Value:       790

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          175 Fusion
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Arrow IV System
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    Faced with the superior range and firepower of the Clan invaders, the Steiner military
    wanted a light, fast 'Mech with superior long-range firepower. Many design firms offered
    plans featuring LRM racks and PPC's, but the contract went to Coventry Metal Works.
    
    Their design, tagged the BZK-F3 Hollander, eliminated the heat buildup from PPC's
    and the danger of ammo explosion inherent in LRMs by mounting the massive Poland Main Model
    A Gauss cannon in the 'Mechs's right torso. This unorthodox design would provide
    unprecedented firepower in a light 'Mech, enough to take down other light 'Mechs in one
    shot.

Capabilities:
    Intended to engage light and medium 'Mechs at extreme range and eliminate them quickly, the
    Hollander mounts a single Gauss cannon around which the entire 'Mech is built. The Gauss
    cannon provides devastating firepower and range but also poses some inherent design
    limitations.
    
    The Gauss cannon is so heavy that the designers had to remove to many components to
    get the design to work. This doomed the Hollander to a short production run and limited
    field time. Recently the military has begun modifying those Hollanders still mounting Gauss
    Rifles to serve as long range support units. Coventry Metal Works has removed the heavy
    Gauss and slightly modified the already existent weapon mounts to accept a more cumbersome
    Arrow IV artillery launcher. This launcher is linked to a two ton ammo store and allows the
    lightly armored and slow moving light over a minute of fire support from the safety of
    distance and follow fire support units. This reasonable modification may give new breath to
    a unit long seen as doomed.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.00                     
Engine:                                     175 Fusion                 7.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            10                     0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   72                     4.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              8       
    Center Torso:                      11             10       
    Center Torso (rear):                               4       
    R/L Torso:                          8              8       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  3       
    R/L Arm:                            6              6       
    R/L Leg:                            8              8       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Arrow IV System (Ammo 10) [Homing]                        CT                2          2.00             
Arrow IV System                                         RA/RT               15        15.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 22
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"
Damage: (S) 0 / (M) 0 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 2,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: ARTAIS-1
 
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