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Name/Model:         Grasshopper (the Plague) GHR-6M
Designer:           Khayman
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere (Mixed)
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            70
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current):    Advanced
Rules (Era):        Advanced
Rules (Year):       Advanced
Total Cost:         7,736,473 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,413

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          280 Fusion
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    120 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous with CASE
Armament:             
    2 Large VSP Lasers
    1 Streak SRM 4
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    This custom mod of the venerable Grasshopper is the standard battle mech of a specific
    faction of the Malthus Confederation, known colloquially as, "the Plague".

Capabilities:
    Nearly all of its components are Inner Sphere tech. An Endo Steel chassis saves weight, 12
    tons ferro-fibrous provides nearly max protection, CASE + fusion engine ensures durability,
    and 11 engine-fitted double heat sinks offer enough endurance without being excessive and
    the obligatory jump jets mounted on all Grasshoppers provide the expected mobility.
    
    Highly accurate weapons fire is provided by a trio of advanced weapon systems. 2 of the
    largest variable speed pulse lasers provide the main punch while the typical head-mounted
    missile launcher is a Streak SRM 4.
    
    The only Clantech mounted, which is a clear indicator of this variant and what distinguishes
    it while remaining true to the design, is the mounting of talons for some devastating melee
    attacks. So iconic has this equipment become that it is now seen as the signature weapon of
    "the Plague", appropriate for a group birthed by Clan Jade Falcon.

Deployment:
    Considering both the facts that these custom refits are handmade and that the number of
    Plague soldiers is unknown, the best that estimates can place their numbers is over a
    company to perhaps a battalion.

Variants:
    A variant with more Clantech has been seen and is safely assumed to be used by the groups
    highest ranking members

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 3.50                     
Engine:                                     280 Fusion                16.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 4                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         11 [22]                   1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  215                    12.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      22             34       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         15             24       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                           11             22       
    R/L Leg:                           15             30       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Streak SRM 4                                              H                 1          3.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               CT                2          2.00             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
Jump Jet                                                  RT                1          1.00             
Large VSP Laser                                           RT                4          9.00             
Streak SRM 4 (Ammo 25)                                    RT                1          1.00             
Jump Jet                                                  LT                1          1.00             
Large VSP Laser                                           LT                4          9.00             
Talons (C)                                              LL/RL               4          5.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 36
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 3 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 7,  Structure (S): 6
Specials: CASE, MEL