Shadowcat	45 Tons Omnimech
Class	Medium

Engine: 270XL

Chassis:        Endo Steel
Cruising Speed:     65 kph
Maximum Speed:      97 kph
Speed w/MASC:      130 kph
Jump Capacity:  210 meters
Armor Type:  Ferro-Fibrous
Pod Space:         17 tons

Overview: For the Inner Sphere at Battle of Luthien, the DCMS encountered a new class of OmniMech, tagged the Shadow Cat. The Clans, primarily the Smoke Jaguars and Nova Cats, used this 'Mech extensively on Tukayyid, though Clan Steel Viper forces also used it at Hladno Springs. Capabilities: This 45-ton medium 'Mech was used in the vanguard of the Nova Cat forces on Tukayyid. Fast and agile, the 'Mech was deployed primarily as a command vehicle for the Clan Nova Cat Stars that emerged from the Smoke Jaguars' defensive wedge formation. The Shadow Cat can move at a speed of close to 130 kph over the open plains. On Luthien , the 'Mech overwhelmed forward observation posts even as they relayed reports of the oncoming enemy forces back to the Imperial City. From the observation posts, the Shadow Cats moved out in an ever-widening crescent to search for lightly defended paths to Luthien's capitol. Similar tactics brought the Clans several initial successes on Tukayyid. The Shadow Cat serves in Nova Cat and Smoke Jaguar forces much as the Ice Ferret serves in Wolf Clan forces, even matching the Ice Ferret's sophisticated sensor array. The Shadow Cat's engine is smaller and the 'Mech has a correspondingly slower top speed, but it mounts myomer accelerator signal circuitry (MASC), which pushes its top speed beyond its opponents' expectations. The Shadow Cat is jump-capable , and its heat sinks are certainly double strength. The Shadow Cat's primary weapon is an arm mounted Gauss Rifle. Against the light and medium 'Mechs that normally oppose such a machine, the Gauss Rifle is a devastating weapon, capable of coring most light 'Mechs with a single shot. Even the heavy 'Mechs of the Com Guards were staggered by the rain of shells the Shadow Cats' Gauss Rifles produced. Backing up the Gauss rifle is a pair of ER Medium Lasers. As With most Clan weapons, these Lasers demonstrate increased range and accuracy when compared with Inner Sphere weapons. Though incapable of bringing down an enemy 'Mech with a single shot, these weapons work very well as secondary armaments to the Gauss Rifle. Deployment: The Shadow Cat serves mostly only among Clans Nova Cat, Smoke Jaguar and Steel Viper. This OmniMech serves as a reconnaissance unit, often teamed with other light or medium 'Mechs or as part of a command Star.

Battletech Stock Variants

Armor

Head        8
CTorso     20
CTorso(R)   6
RLTorsos   18
RLTorsos(R) 4
RLArms     10
RLLegs     18

Primary

Heat Sinks           10(20)
Gauss Rifle            RA
ER Medium Laser        LA
ER Medium Laser        RT
Beagle Active Probe    LT
Gauss Rifle Ammo(8)(2) RT
Jump Jet(2)            LL
Jump Jet(2)            RL
Jump Jet               LT
Jump Jet               RT

Alpha

Heat Sinks             13(26)
Streak SRM-6             RT
ER Large Laser           LA
ER Large Laser           RA
Beagle Active Probe      LT
Jump Jet(2)              LL
Jump Jet(2)              RL
Jump Jet                 LT
Jump Jet                 RT
Streak SRM-6 Ammo(15)(2) RT

Beta

Heat Sinks           10(20)
LRM-15                 LA
Artemis IV             LA
LRM-15                 RA
Artemis IV             RA
ER Medium Laser        LA
ER Medium Laser        RA
Beagle Active Probe    RT
Guardian ECM Suite     LT
Jump Jet(2)            LL
Jump Jet(2)            RL
Jump Jet               LT
Jump Jet               RT
LRM-15 Ammo(8)(2)      LT
LRM-15 Ammo(8)(2)      RT

MechWarrior 3 Stock Variants

CGS Star Captain Spirit Scott

Primary

Heat Sinks(double)     10
MASC                   LT
Gauss Rifle Ammo(8)(2) LT
Beagle Active Probe    RT
ER Medium Laser        RT
Gauss Rifle            LA
ER Medium Laser        RA
Jump Jet               LT
Jump Jet               RT
Jump Jet               RL

Alpha

Heat Sinks(double)       13
Streak SRM-6             CT
MASC                     LT
Beagle Active Probe      LT
Streak SRM-6 Ammo(90)(2) RT
ER Large Laser           LA
ER Large Laser           RA
Jump Jet                 LT
Jump Jet                 RT
Jump Jet                 RL

Beta

Heat Sinks(double)     10
MASC                   LT
Guardian ECM Suite     LT
LRM-15 Ammo(120)(2)    LT
Beagle Active Probe    RT
LRM-15 Ammo(120)(2)    RT
Artemis IV FCS         LA
LRM-15                 LA
ER Medium Laser        LA
Artemis IV FCS         RA
LRM-15                 RA
ER Medium Laser        RA
Jump Jet               LT
Jump Jet               RT
Jump Jet               RL

MechWarrior 4

Tech Level - CLAN OmniMech Medium Battle Mech

Chassis - SHADOWCAT

INTELLIGENCE BRIEF: This 45-ton medium 'Mech appeared in the vanguard of the Nova Cat forces on Tukayyid. Fast and agile, the 'Mech was deployed primarily as a command vehicle for the Clan Nova Cat Stars that emerged from the Smoke Jaguar's defensive wedge formation. The Shadow Cat appears to serve in Nova Cat and Smoke Jaguar forces much as the Fenris serves in Wolf Clan forces, even matching the Ice Ferret's sophisticated sensor array. Maximum Tonnage 45 JumpJet Capable Yes Internal Structure Endo Steel Maximum Speed 102 kph WEAPONS ONBOARD:

Energy Weapons:	Clan ER Large Laser (1), Clan ER Medium Laser Pulse (3), Clan ER Small laser (1)
Ballistic Weapons:	Clan Machine Gun Array (2)
Missile Weapons:	Clan Streak SRM/6 (2)
Electronics:	N/A
Armor Type/Tonnage:	Ferro Fibrous/9.0

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Latest Update: 12-14-00