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Name/Model:         Whitworth WTH-2B
Designer:           Lady_Mariner
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            40
Role:               Missile Boat
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         3,437,093 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,128

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          160 Fusion
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            Whitworth Jetlift 
    Jump Capacity:    120 meters
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    2 Longbow-10 LRM 10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    3 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing
    Primary Factory:  Benjamin
Communications:       Garret T14
Targeting & Tracking: Garret D2j

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Overview:
    The Whitworth, out of production since the forces of Stefan Amaris destroyed the Whitworth
    factory on Dieron in the final days of the Star League, has continued to serve well, mostly
    with Kurita and Davion units.  The 'Mech is a specialized design, too slow to run and too
    poorly armored for slugfests.  The Whitworth's forte is long-range fighting, but it needs
    the support of other 'Mechs to perform its mission.
    
    From its earliest days, the Whitworth's biggest problem occurred when a MechWarrior
    tried to fight with it at close range.  Even the first models were ill-suited for this role.
    Designers discouraged the practice by removing the short-range missile launchers in favor
    of long-range racks.  Still, many MechWarriors who had used up all their missiles would
    close to finish off the enemy with their medium lasers.  Too often, it was the Whitworth
    that got finished off.
    
    Recently, field modification kits have been issued to Davion and Kurita units that have
    Whitworths.  Techs in these units replace the medium lasers with Artemis IV fire-control
    systems.  This significantly improves the accuracy of the long-range missiles and removes
    any temptation to close with the enemy.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.00                     
Engine:                                     160 Fusion                 6.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 4                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  128                     8.00                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      12             17       
    Center Torso (rear):                               4       
    R/L Torso:                         10             16       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  4       
    R/L Arm:                            6             12       
    R/L Leg:                           10             17       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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ER Medium Laser                                           H                 1          1.00             
LRM 10 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                  RT                2          5.00             
LRM 10 (Ammo 12) [Artemis IV]                             RT                1          1.00             
LRM 10 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                  LT                2          5.00             
LRM 10 (Ammo 12) [Artemis IV]                             LT                1          1.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           RA                1          1.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           LA                1          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RL                2          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LL                2          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 27
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 3 / (L) 2,  OV: 1
Armor (A): 4,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: IF1