Bowman

Bowman
Production information
Manufacturer	Niles Industriplex Epsilon
Class	Heavy
Cost	16,970,137 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	70 tons
Chassis	Type BMH-7 Endo Steel
Armor	Forged Type HH34 Standard w/ CASE
Engine	Fusion 350 Extralight
Speed	86 km/h
Armament	1x Arrow IV Artillery 1x LRM-20 3x ER Medium Lasers 4x Anti-Personnel Pods
BV (1.0)	1,815
BV (2.0)	2,160

Description

The Bowman first saw production in the mid-2900s as Clan Hell's Horses started a crash program to build defensive BattleMechs following the fall of Tokasha MechWorks to Clan Ghost Bear. Now a rare sight on the battlefield, the Bowman began its life as an artillery platform. As Clan warfare evolved, the design had to be modified to remain relevant. The Bowman utilizes an XL Engine to maintain its rapid pace, as well an Endo Steel internal structure to save weight. An ECM Suite protects it from some forms of electronic warfare, while twelve and a half tons of armor protect it from weapons fire.

Armament

The primary armament on the Bowman is a Class 16 Arrow IV Artillery launcher. Enough ammunition is included to allow for various types to be utilized. Though the original design incorporated two artillery pieces, the modern version accedes to modern demands by utilizing an Type XX "Long Bow" LRM-20, though it has a limited amount of ammunition. Three Series 7Ja ER Medium Lasers are meant for anti-vehicle use, while two Anti-Personnel Pods on each leg keep conventional infantry at bay. Fourteen double heat sinks keep heat levels down for the most part.

Variants

• Bowman 2 - This variant abandons any hope of the Bowman being an artillery 'Mech. The remaining artillery is replaced with a second LRM-20 launcher, three additional tons of ammunition, and an ER Large Laser. More heat sinks are added to keep the heat in check. BV (1.0) = 2,262, BV (2.0) = 2,567

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Technical Readout: 3067