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Name/Model:         Frontier 56 FRN-56CV
Designer:           Captain_Frosty
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  D
Tonnage:            50
Role:               Juggernaut
Configuration:      Combat Vehicle
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3056
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Experimental
Rules (Year):       Experimental
Total Cost:         1,766,375 C-Bills
Battle Value:       622

Movement Type:        Tracked
Power Plant:          Fuse-Tec '50 250 
Cruising Speed:       54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Armor:                BSM Combat plating
Armament:             
    2 Saria Inc. Model 1b 'Medium' Medium Lasers
    1 Saria Inc. Model 1a 'Pointer' Small Laser
    2 Fuse-Tec 'Heatwave' Flamer Flamers
Manufacturer:         Blackshield State Manufacturing
    Primary Factory:  Tertiaron
Communications:       SamCo 'Callmaster' 3050
Targeting & Tracking: Saria Inc. 'Snipershot' v3

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Overview:
    Envisioned as a hybrid command assault vehicle, the FRN-56CV "Frontier 56" was designed with
    the words 'lead from the front' in mind. One of the precious few instances where the
    original project's goal was actually met without much in the way of compromise, the
    inspiration for the design came from the obscure CRSH-44-SAG variant of the Crusher II, a
    decision that was initially met with doubt and skepticism but soon proved its worth in saved
    armor weight that would be needed for a more conventional turret.
    
    Often acting as the main command unit for armored formations, the key feature of the
    FRN-56CV "Frontier 56" is its ability to match the full speed of the CVL-45 "Cavalier 45"
    and its various variants, enabling commanders a frontline position without reducing the
    mobility of their forces. Similarly, the additional armor compared to the aforementioned
    Cavalier 45 and its variants allows that same commander to command with relative safety
    despite being in the heat of battle.
    
    This, paired with the FRN-56CV's extensive communication equipment, has earned it a solid
    reputation as a versatile and reliable tool in battle. Despite its underwhelming armaments,
    its ability to project an ECCM field and produce ghost targets has repeatedly proven more
    valuable than the extra firepower, allowing allied units to compensate with their own
    weapons. A fact that many a tank crew has expressed silent gratitude for as they line up
    another shot.

Capabilities:
    The FRN-56CV "Frontier 56" has the capacity to support allied units with Electronic Warfare
    at a fairly cheap cost. Well armored and still able to deal a modest amount of damage, it
    can help manipulate the battlefield in its user's favor in ways that would normally
    necessitate a more expensive or potentially fragile unit. Coupled with decent speed, it can
    prove far move versatile than its weapons might imply.

Deployment:
    The FRN-56CV "Frontier 56" allows for a variety of tactics and uses but needs to be kept
    near the front to do so effectively. Neutralizing enemy ECM or producing ghost targets when
    ECM isn't present, it can level the playing field and survive doing so for a respectable
    amount of time despite its humble nature as a simple combat vehicle. That said, it is no
    superheavy and it lacks heavy firepower of its own, meaning that, no matter the situation,
    it should not be left to act alone. At least not for long.

Variants:
    The FRN-56CV "Frontier 56" has no variants; the design was too specialized for its purpose
    to allow any modifications with which to create variants of any type.

Notable MechWarriors:
    None; even if a vehicle crew did attain fame, it would only be in the territories of the
    Blackshield Company and thus of no significance to the major powers.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  5.00                     
Engine:                                     250 Fusion                19.00                     
    Cruising MP:                                5                                               
    Flanking MP:                                8                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            13                     3.00                     
Control Equipment:                                                     2.50                     
Lift Equipment:                                                        0.00                     
Power Amplifier:                                                       0.00                     
Turret:                                                                0.00                     
Sponson Turrets:                                                       0.50                     
Armor Factor:                                  136                     8.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                              Armor                                             
                                              Value                                             
    Front:                                      36                                              
    R/L Side:                                   34                                              
    Rear:                                       32                                              

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Weapons and Ammo                                            Location              Tonnage       
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Small Laser                                                   Front                0.50         
Flamer                                                    Right Sponson            1.00         
Medium Laser                                              Right Sponson            1.00         
Flamer                                                    Left Sponson             1.00         
Medium Laser                                              Left Sponson             1.00         
Communications Equipment (7 tons)                             Body                 7.00         

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                                    
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Point Value (PV): 26
TP: CV,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"t
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 1 / (L) 0
Armor (A): 5,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE, MHQ7, RCN, SRCH
 
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