Crimson Hawk

Crimson Hawk
Production information
Manufacturer	Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1
Production Year	3071
Class	Light
Cost	3,134,167 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	25 tons
Chassis	York II XT
Armor	Compound 6A Ferro Fibrous
Engine	125 York XL
Communications System	Able-Seven Sensor Suite
Speed	86 km/h
Jump Jets	Clan Series Type 1 Light
Armament	2 x ER Large Lasers
BV (1.0)	??
BV (2.0)	1,285

Description

The Crimson Hawk was originally developed by Clan Blood Spirit in 3073 as a light strike 'Mech. Clan Diamond Shark became aware of the prototype model and won a Trial of Possession for it, and developed the Crimson Hawk into its production form. Much of its mass is geared towards armor and firepower rather than speed, as it was intended for difficult terrain and swarm tactics.

Armament

The Crimson Hawk is armed with a Series 7K and a Series 7J ER Large Laser that allow it to snipe at an enemy from long range while using its jump jets to keep the enemy at distance or to attain an advantageous firing position.

Variants

• Crimson Hawk 2 - Some Clan Blood Spirit variations mounted two Series 4D-2 Heavy Large Lasers for more firepower at the expense of range and some accuracy. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,271

• Crimson Hawk 3 - A variant that was being tested by Clan Wolf-in-Exile in 3075, it upgrades the chassis to Endo Steel. The 7K is downgraded to a Series 3K ER Medium Laser. This makes room for improved jump jets, allowing the 'Mech to vault farther and making it more heat-efficient. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,029

Bibliography

• Technical Readout: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• MWDA Republic of the Sphere dossier of Katsu Moriyama
• MWDA Spirit Cat dossier of Liz Nostra