BattleTech Vehicle Technical Readout
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Type/Model:    Peregrine Attack VTOL MK II
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3075
Config:        V.T.O.L.
Rules:         Level 2-FA, Standard design

Mass:          30 tons
Power Plant:   220 DAV XL Fusion
Cruise Speed:  129.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 194.4 km/h
Armor Type:    Protech Medium Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:      
  3 Medium Lasers
  2 LRM 5s
Manufacturer:  Blackwell Corporation
  Location:    Outreach
Communications System:  Dalban StarLink II
Targeting & Tracking System:  Garret E2b

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==Overview:==
While it may appear tha the arms race which has begun in the wake of the
Jihad's failure is due to the various factions gearing up for another round of
war, the truth of the matter is that it represents most of the Inner Sphere
taking a page from the AFNN and trying to use technology in order to mask
deficiencies in their numbers and/or readiness levels. After all, if one mech
can boast the firepower of two, then that one mech can be slotted in place of
two mechs on a temporary basis. 

It was in this vein that the Wolf's Dragoons found themselves reconsidering
the Peregrine. On one hand, even "failed" designs like the Peregrine were now
in demand as militias across the galaxy tried to buy what mechs and vehicles
they could afford. On the other hand, those militias who could do so were
holding out for machines with the ability to do double-duty. It was in this
vein that, with the help of AFNN engineers, the Peregrine was redesigned. 

==Capabilities:==
By installing an XL engine and mounting a traditional tail in lieu of the
dangerous internal flywheel, the MK II boasts more free tonnage and internal
room than the original. This tonnage and space was put to use adding four and
a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor and a bay for infanry, a decision inspired
by the Pinto. This means that the MK II is now a heavily-armed combat
transport. 

But while the SRM 4s and machine guns themselves would be sufficient to clear
a landing zone, the designers went one step further. With lasers in place of
the machine guns and LRMs in place of the SRMs, the MK II can actually
function as an assault aircraft, targeting vehicles and battle armor as the
crew encounter them on the way to or from the landing zone. 

The trade-off, however, is that since the MK II is essentially two aircraft in
one, the loss of a MK II is akin to losing two separate aircraft. Commanders
should be aware of this. 

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Type/Model:    Peregrine Attack VTOL MK II
Mass:          30 tons
Construction Options:  Fractional Accounting

Equipment:                                 Items    Mass
Int. Struct.:  15 pts Standard               0      3.00
Engine:        220 XL Fusion                 2      5.00
Shielding & Transmission Equipment:          0      2.50
    Cruise MP:  12
     Flank MP:  18
Heat Sinks:     10 Single                    0       .00
Cockpit & Controls:                          0      1.50
Crew: 2 Members                              0       .00
Rotor Equipment:  Main/Tail Rotors           0      3.00
Armor Factor:   90 pts Ferro-Fibrous         2      5.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Front:                     3         32 
   Left / Right Sides:        3      21/21 
   Rear:                      3         14 
   Rotor:                     3          2 

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Items    Mass
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2 Medium Lasers          Front    6          2      2.00
2 LRM 5s                 Front    0   48     3      6.00
1 Medium Laser           Front    3          1      1.00
Infantry Bay             Body                1      1.00
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TOTALS:                           9         11     30.00
Items & Tons Left:                           0       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,530,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,364
Cost per BV:       3,321.11
Weapon Value:      376 / 376 (Ratio = .28 / .28)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 15;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 12V,  Armor/Structure: 0 / 4
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/2/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: VA;  Point Value: 14
                   Specials: tran1, if