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Name/Model:         Scorpion ("Striking Scorpion") SCP-1N-1-MB1C
Designer:           GoldBishop2040
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            55
Configuration:      Quad BattleMech
Era/Year:           Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         12,048,150 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,536

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          330 XL
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    180 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Snub-Nose PPC
    2 Medium Pulse Lasers
    2 Small Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer

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Overview:
    The "Striking Scorpion" is a functional field upgrade converting the original SCP-1N into a
    modern-era striker platform by drastically improving both firepower and mobility.
    
    After seeing the success of the Stalking Spider and several other quad-mechs among the Clans
    during their so-called "Invasion" expert observers believed their rediscovered technologies
    could perhaps benefit from going back over their "lesser, ill-received" former designs and
    may give them an edge against the clanners [should they decide to end their promises of
    peace early.]
    
    The "Striking Scorpion" dreams of such.  It's design maintains the original movement profile
    of the it's predecessor and, thanks to it's 330 rated XL Engine, now include enough jumpjets
    to launch itself over tall terrain and down upon unsuspecting foes up to 180 meters away.
    
    Although the chassis wasn't ready to receive the CASE upgrade, it was capable of handling
    eleven tons of Ferro-Fiberous Armor.
    Without CASE, the engineers decided to abandon ammo-consuming weaponry for the time being
    and pursue the energy weapons made available to them during this time period, thus prompting
    them to also swap out the heat sinks for the double-strength variety.

Capabilities:
    The Striking Scorpion relies on a combination of mobility and thick armor to close with it's
    prey. Eleven tons of ferro-fiberous armor and enough jumpjets to vault the Scorpion up to
    180 meters help accomplish this task.
    
    For it's main armament, the original PPC in the right torso has been replaced with a
    snub-nosed model, eliminating the chance for electro-static feedback when firing at
    point-plank.
    
    Backing up the PPC are a pair of Medium Pulse lasers which protrude from the left-torso
    [where the missile rack once was].  Room was made for a pair of small pulse lasers in the
    center torso - one rear firing, one forward - designed for anti-infantry work.  An advanced
    targeting computer was also installed to help improve upon the accuracy of the Scorpion's
    "gait" as well as help alleviate some of the shock of firing while using jumping movement.
    
    Because of the reduced ranges, the Striking Scorpion must choose it's opponent wisely and
    close with them only after softening them up with their primary weapon.  Pilots are
    encouraged to use their jump jets frequently, as well as find suitable cover in whatever
    environment they happen to be in.

Deployment:
    So far, the only "Striking Scorpions" to see combat are found among those in the Lyran
    Commonwealth fighting near the Falcon front.  Although technically field upgrades of
    mothballed SCP-1N, the results have been quite convincing; the Falcons are terribly used to
    the normal Steiner "Wall O Steel" and seeing these quad-mechs leaping from cover to cover,
    over high hills, or skittering in behind their own flankers and hitting with accuracy has
    ruffled quite a few feathers.  Full scale production is planned for the near future, but it
    all depends on the outcome of the Civil War... .

Variants:
    The weight gained by switching out the standard 330 engine to an XL version greatly expands
    the -11 Series armament capabilities beyond the original -1N.  Beyond the initial version,
    simulations indicated the the possibility of restoring the original 6-rack SRMs or possibly
    upgrading to the multi-missile launchers though the design could most definitely benefit
    from having CASE mounted in either side torso location.
    
    There is also talk of upgrading the laser to the X-pulse variants, though the spike in heat
    may cause concern for the pilots in the field.  Substituting the snub-nose PPC with the
    Heavy variant is also among the rumors, though the sheer weight of the device may require an
    entirely new chassis to mount one.
    
    Being so close to the front lines with the Falcons, Clan salvage is also a great
    possibility, though there are better 'Mechs to upgrade than the Scorpion -1N...

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  5.50                     
Engine:                                       330 XL                  12.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                                 9                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 6                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         11 [22]                   1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  4.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  197                    11.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      18             28       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         13             20       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Front Leg:                     13             26       
    R/L Rear Leg:                      13             24       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Small Pulse Laser                                       CT (R)              1          1.00             
Small Pulse Laser                                         CT                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  RT                1          0.50             
Snub-Nose PPC                                             RT                2          6.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LT                1          0.50             
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                                     LT                2          4.00             
Targeting Computer                                        LT                3          3.00             
Jump Jet                                                 RFL                1          0.50             
Jump Jet                                                 LFL                1          0.50             
Jump Jet                                                 RRL                1          0.50             
Jump Jet                                                 LRL                1          0.50             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 36
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 7,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: ENE, REAR0*/-/-
 
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