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                 BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Prowler PRW--1LR
Designer:           Dr. B, Banzai
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            25
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Star League / 2780
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Unavailable
Rules (Year):       Unavailable
Total Cost:         3,660,417 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,015

Chassis:              Skobel Prowler Endo Steel
Power Plant:          Nissan 200 XL
Walking Speed:        86.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        129.6 kph 
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Star Guard III Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    2 Blankenburg-50 Light PPCs
    3 Blankenburg 501ST Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Skobel MechWorks
    Primary Factory:  Terra
Communications:       Dalban Micronics
Targeting & Tracking: DLK Type  Phased Array Sensor System

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Overview:
    Following the Usurper’s defeat General Ian Sinclair began to search for new BattleMech
    designs that would replenish Star League Royal (Terran) units. These advanced designs would
    eventually make up the new core of the Terran defense force. General Motors promising new
    Marauder series was ultimately chosen to fulfill this role. Two Mechs in that series, the
    Marauder and the Nightstar, had already proven themselves during the Amaris Conflict. Their
    excellent performance laid the foundation for the Marauder series developing reputation. Two
    other designs, the Dragon Fire and the Maelstrom, never made it off the drawing board in
    time to see action during that conflict. Despite this they showed a lot of potential and
    added to the series value. After purchasing the rights to the Marauder series from General
    Motors the Terran military requested two further designs based on the Marauder model. One,
    nicknamed the Mini Marauder was a light mech only one-third the size of the original with
    twice the speed. Skobel ‘Mechworks which had just been granted permission to begin
    production of the Nightstar accepted the design challenge. Working quickly and using
    advanced technology they came up with the Prowler. The new Mech entered production
    immediately on the retooled Jackrabbit line.

Capabilities:
    While the Prowler is primarily designed as a Light ‘Mech Killer it can serve in several
    different roles. Its power plant, the Nissan 200 XL, provides the Prowler with maximum speed
    of over 129 kilometers per hour. This is more than ample to track down and kill all but the
    fastest BattleMechs. In addition, the Prowler makes an excellent raider and is adequately
    equipped for extended operations. The newly restored Blankenburg Technologies manufactured
    the Prowler’s weapons system, which is entirely energy based. Two Blankenburg Light
    Particle Projection Cannons give the Prowler its punch and allow it target ‘Mechs at
    longer ranges. These weapons allow the ‘Mech to snipe at larger opponents using its speed
    and range to peck away. The new Light PPCs are supported by three Medium Lasers that
    complete the ‘Mechs arsenal with some short range firepower. The Prowler also makes a fine
    Command Mech for Light Lances. This is because designers insisted on including the Dalban
    Micronics communications system that was featured so prominently on the Marauder. The
    Prowler’s targeting and tracking system is taken from the Nightstar also produced by
    Skobel now. The DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System is perhaps the finest in the Inner
    Sphere as it gives the Prowler tremendous accuracy.

Deployment:
    Three Terran units have so far received the Prowler; the Sinclair Fusiliers, the Terran
    Guard, and the Tau Ceti Rangers. The Fourth Tau Ceti Rangers have taken such a liking to the
    Prowler that they have begun to embrace the entire Marauder series and they currently field
    all six of its ‘Mechs (including the Marauder, the Dragon Fire, the Maelstrom, the
    Nightstar, the Prowler, and the Bulwark).

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 1.50                     
Engine:                                       200 XL                   4.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 8                                               
    Running MP:                                 12                                              
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                   89                     5.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                       8             13       
    Center Torso (rear):                               3       
    R/L Torso:                          6             10       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  2       
    R/L Arm:                            4              8       
    R/L Leg:                            6             12       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Medium Laser                                              CT                1          1.00             
Light PPC                                                 RA                2          3.00             
Medium Laser                                              RA                1          1.00             
Light PPC                                                 LA                2          3.00             
Medium Laser                                              LA                1          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 31
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 3,  MV: 16"
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 1,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 3,  Structure (S): 1
Specials: ENE