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PHK-HK5S Phoenix Hawk LAM

Armament:

2 Sperry Browning Machine Guns

2 BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Lasers

1 Diverse Optics Type 30X ER Large Laser

Manufacturer:   Irece Alpha

   Location:    Irece, Draconis Combine

Refit:    Coventry Metal Works

   Location:    Coventry, Lyran Commonwealth

Communications System:    TharHes Crystal Flower RG-2

Targeting & Tracking System: Rand LAMTar 100

Overview:

               Prior to the fall of the Star League, many firms experimented with the LAM concept. Allied AeroSpace Inc. began two such research projects, one involving the Shadow Hawk and the other involving the Phoenix Hawk. The Shadow Hawk this proved to be a costly failure. The sheer size of the 'Mech made it too difficult to convert. In 2830, the firm abandoned these tests to concentrate on converting the aerodynamic Phoenix Hawk.
       Within two years, the LAM version of the Phoenix Hawk was completed and sold the Star League Regular Army. At nearly twice the size of the Wasp and Stinger LAMs, already being marketed through the Inner Sphere, it was the largest LAM to be manufactured.
       The 'Mech was not without faults. Its fighter landing gear did not respond well, due to the bulky conversion equipment. Even a minimal amount of damage could be fatal if it prevented the landing gear from lowering. Although some corrections were made, the problem was not resolved before the fall of the League. Most of the Phoenix Hawk LAMs still operative have this fault.

Capabilities:

       The sheer size of this Land-Air 'Mech makes it stand out from those previous produced. Though manufactured in small numbers, it is still regarded as a major break through in conversion technology. Unfortunately, since the fall of the Star League and the bombing of the Allied facilities, this technology has become lost.
       Armed with a Diverse Optics Type 30X ER Large Laser, this the model would to be well protected. The Phoenix Hawk LAM's support fire capabilities make a worthy opponent in all its configurations. The Rand LAMTar 100 targeting system can coordinate the twin medium ER Lasers (BlazeFire Longshot) and the Sperry/Browning machine guns into a number of multi-systems fire combination The net result is more firepower to wherever the pilot wishes.
       Finally, the Phoenix Hawk LAM is the only Land-Air 'Mech with armor that protects the actuators during the delicate conversion process. Though this protection is minimal, it is better than none at all.

Battle History:

       Of the five major Houses, House Marik has the most Phoenix Hawk LAMS. This because when Star League fell, Marik forces discovered that a major supply depot on Bordon contained the bulk of Allied AeroSpace's Land-Air 'Mech program. Although other houses strip down damaged LAMs to support functional ones, the Free Worlds League has its own storehouse of supplies.
       Until recently, LAMs were rarely concentrated into any significant force. However, the actions of a single Phoenix Hawk LAM may provide some idea of 'Mech's potential.
       In 2938, Lieutenant Leesa Dobbins of House Marik took her Phoenix Hawk LAM orbit over Fletcher, where House Liao was making some minor advances. While the fighter mode, she signaled that her fighter was out of fuel and near the approaching DropShips of House Liao. In reality, this was only a ruse to fool the Liao attackers. Several Liao AeroSpace Fighters took her in tow as she claimed the right of surrender. Then much to their surprise, her fighter converted to a BattleMech as it was about to enter the DropShip. Keeping under the fire elevations of the ship, she damaged the vessel's engine systems at point-blank range. Liao fighters dove on her, but they tore up more of the DropShip than the LAM. She was the first MechWarrior attributed with taking a DropShip single-handedly.
       Several Phoenix Hawk LAMs owned by House Davion took part in a raid on the world of Tybalt during the summer of 2977. Their maneuverability and firepower made them prime recon units. They raided the areas behind the enemy forces, and, when Liao forces engaged them, they flew away. In the battles for the Turland Highlands of Tybalt, this series of LAM showed its worth as both air support and battlefield fighter.
       In a bold move against the Steiner-held world of Suk, House Kurita sent several Phoenix Hawk LAMs to raid the planet. Unfortunately for the Draconis Combine the defenders were armed with weaponry that had long-distance capabilities. LAMs were wiped out almost to the last 'Mech. This greatly reduced the number of Phoenix Hawk LAMs within the Draconis Combine, but House Steiner gained treasure chest new replacement parts for their few LAMS.

Variants:

       This LAM 'Mech was a family heirloom for Lyran Commonwealth Baron Sigmund Mandrake of Tsinan. The Baron's family for years had operated a transit DropShip line from Tsinan to the popular Nadir jump point on the Tharkad to Coventry Jumpship Lane. The 'Mech was taken as payment for service in 2915. At that time 'Mech was badly damaged during its use in the 1st Succession War. The 'Mech sat in a state of disrepair for the next 50 years in the company warehouse on Tsinan. In 2998 a major repair was done at Coventry Metal Works. The delicate conversion equipment was not damaged as great as earlier estimates had reported. On 3001 the 'Mech was returned to Baron Herman Mandrake and presented to his son on graduation from Coventry Academy. The young Charles Mandrake used the 'Mech in service along the Kurita boarder in recon raids as part of the general operational tempo in the region. In late 3020 while on a deep penetration raid near the asteroid mining belt in the Dieron system. A fatal cockpit breech occurred. Charles abandoned the 'Mech far into the asteroid field in a deep cavern. The time of his death is not recorded, nor was a LCAF MIA investigation ever done. The 'Mech spent the next 32 years undiscovered.
       In 3052 a old LCAF computer was about to be removed from service and in its data dump a copy of the filed flight plan was found. A copy of the flight plan was routed to Baron Charles Mandrake son's. While the official government line was that no information available. Edward Mandrake drew up plans with a small group of deep salvage specialists and a LIC operative who had strong ties to the Mandrake family. The group recovered the 'Mech in 3053 and it was again returned to Coventry Metal Works.
       At that time a complete retrofit was done. The chassis was rebuilt using a Endo Steel frame. Its power train was rebuilt with a new Magna 250 Standard Fusion engine and its movement was increased by the addition of Triple Strength Myomer fibers. Its weapon system where also advanced by incorporated the latest in ER technology. With the greater heat generated by ER weapons double heat sink were installed to vent the greater build-up. A CASE was added to store the always dangerous Machine Gun ammo. The lighter weight of the structure components allowed the armor factor to be increased as well.

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Type/Model:	Phoenix Hawk LAM PHK-HK5S
Mass:	50 tons

Equipment:		Crits	Mass
Internal Structure:	83 pts Endo Steel	14	2.50
(Endo Steel Loc: 4 LA, 4 RA, 3 LT, 3 RT)
Engine:	250	6	12.50
Walking MP:	5 [6]
Running MP:	8 [9]
Jumping MP:	5 [15]
Heat Sinks:	12 Double [24]	6	2.00
(Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT, 1 RT)
Gyro:		4	3.00
Cockpit, Life Support, Sensors:		5	3.00
Triple Strength Myomer:		6	.00
Actuators:	L: Sh+UA+LA+H, R: Sh+UA+LA+H	16	.00
Armor Factor:	168 pts Standard	0	10.50

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		Internal	Armor
		Structure	Value
	Head:	3	8
	Center Torso:	16	26
	Center Torso (Rear):		6
	L/R Side Torso:	12	18/18
	L/R Side Torso (Rear):		6/6
	L/R Arm:	8	16/16
	L/R Leg:	12	24/24

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Weapons & Equipment:	Loc	Heat	Ammo	Crits	Mass
1 Machine Gun	RA	0	100	2	1.00
(Ammo Loc: 1 LT)
1 ER Medium Laser	RA	5		1	1.00
1 Machine Gun	LA	0		1	.50
1 ER Medium Laser	LA	5		1	1.00
1 ER Large Laser	RT	12		2	5.00
CASE Equipment:	LT			1	.50
5 Standard Jump Jets:				5	2.50
(Jump Jet Loc: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 CT, 1 LL, 1 RL)
LAM Conversion Equipment:				0	5.00
TOTALS:		22		70	50.00
Crits & Tons Left:				8	.00

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Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:	10,155,687 C-Bills
Battle Value:	1,703
Cost per BV:	5,963.41
Weapon Value:	1,236 / 1,236 (Ratio = .73 / .73)
Damage Factors:	SRDmg = 17; MRDmg = 9; LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:	MP: 5J,   Armor/Structure: 4/4
	Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/1,   Overheat: 0
	Class: MM,   Point Value: 17

Armament:

2 Sperry Browning Machine Guns

2 BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Lasers

1 Diverse Optics Type 30X ER Large Laser

Manufacturer:   Irece Alpha

   Location:    Irece, Draconis Combine

Refit:    Coventry Metal Works

   Location:    Coventry, Lyran Commonwealth

Communications System:    TharHes Crystal Flower RG-2

Targeting & Tracking System: Rand LAMTar 100

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