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Name/Model:         (Custom) Black Knight ("Paladin") BL-PAL-KNT
Designer:           RedMechTech
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            75
Role:               Brawler
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3141
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         16,751,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,083

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          300 XL
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Standard with CASE II
Armament:             
    1 Improved Heavy Large Laser (C)
    2 ER Large Lasers
    4 Medium Pulse Lasers
    1 Laser Anti-Missile System (C)
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer

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Overview:
    The custom Black Knight used by Major Elizabeth Booth, commander of the Scarlet Buffalo
    Battalion. Originally a BL-18-KNT model custom-fit with a Clan XL engine, this machine has
    been given the name "Paladin" and undergone several key changes through its operational
    history. These changes have resulted in a machine that is a little temperamental in the
    'Mech bay, but serves faithfully in the field.

Capabilities:
    Salvaged Clan L-AMS system provides protection from missile strikes.
    Salvaged Clan Active Probe system allows Paladin to detect hidden enemies and alert fellow
    Buffalos to danger.
    Main weapon is an Improved Heavy Large Laser taken as salvage from Clan Wolf, with Inner
    Sphere ER Large and Medium Pulse Lasers as secondary weapons. All weapons are linked to a
    Targeting Computer, especially helpful for the heavy laser.

Deployment:
    Saw action during later stages of OPERATION: HAMMERFALL assisting Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey
    forces in holding off Lyran invasion. Later deployed against Clan Wolf invaders in 3141
    under the reformed Free Worlds League. Upgraded with additional Clan technology during this
    time. Currently deployed to Saltillo with the rest of the Scarlet Buffalo Battalion under
    contract to liberate the planet from Lyran occupation.

Variants:
    Paladin originally had three ER Large Lasers rather than two, as well having 14 tons of
    armor instead of 14.5 tons to make room for a Beagle Active Probe. This version of Paladin
    was in service from 3137 to 3141.

Notable MechWarriors:
    Major Elizabeth Booth

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                       Endo Steel (C)               4.00                     
Engine:                                     300 XL (C)                 9.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                       20 [40] (C)                10.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  231                    14.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      23             37       
    Center Torso (rear):                               9       
    R/L Torso:                         16             26       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                           12             24       
    R/L Leg:                           16             32       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Active Probe (C)                                          CT                1          1.00             
ER Large Laser                                            RT                2          5.00             
Laser Anti-Missile System (C)                             RT                1          1.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        RT                1          2.00             
Targeting Computer                                        RT                6          6.00             
ER Large Laser                                            LT                2          5.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        LT                1          2.00             
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                                     RA                2          4.00             
CASE II                                                   LA                1          1.00             
Improved Heavy Large Laser (C)                            LA                3          4.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 47
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"
Damage: (S) 5 / (M) 5 / (L) 2,  OV: 2
Armor (A): 8,  Structure (S): 4
Specials: AMS, CASEII, PRB, RCN
 
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