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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = MenShen.jpg
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|image=MenShen.jpg
|name = ''Men Shen''
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|name=Men Shen
|manufacturer = [[Hellespont Industries|Hellespont Industrials]]<ref name=TRJp114f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 114–115: "MS1-O Men Shen"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 -->
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|manufacturer=[[Hellespont Industries]]
|production year = 3060
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| production year=Introduction Year::3060
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = MS1-O<ref name=TRJp114f />
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|model=MS1-O
|cost = 16,628,593 [[C-bill]]s
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|class=Medium
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|cost= 16,628,593 C-bills
|mech type = OmniMech
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|mass=55
|mass = 55
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|chassis=[[Endo Steel]]
|chassis = [[Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|armor=Standard
|armor = [[Hellespont Industries Series 9]]
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|engine= 330 XL
|engine = [[330 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|comsys=Unknown
|comsys = Unknown <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|T&T=[[Beagle Active Probe]]
|T&T = [[Beagle Active Probe]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|speed=97.2
|speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|speed with MASC=129.6
|speed with MASC = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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|armament=
|armament =  
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Primary Configuration
Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
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*4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
* 4x [[medium pulse laser]]
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*1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV]]
* 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV]]
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|BV (1.0)=1,199<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 159</ref>
|BV (1.0) = 1,199<ref name=COp122>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 159</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,550<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 147</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 1,550<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 147</ref>
 
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Men Shen''''' is the first [[OmniMech]] to come from the [[Capellan Confederation]], and it borrows heavily from the ''[[Raven]]'' [[BattleMech]] for its basic design concept. <ref name=TRO3060p102/>
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Named for the door guards who serve to ward off evil spirits from a home, the '''''Men Shen''''' is the first [[OmniMech]] to come from the [[Capellan Confederation]] and borrows heavily from the ''[[Raven]]'' [[BattleMech]] for its basic design concept. The 'Mech is built on a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a vulnerable but light VOX 330 [[XL Engine]] that gives it a top speed of 97.2 km/h that is augmented by [[MASC]] system allowing the 'Mech to be pushed up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The ''Men Shen'' comes with eleven tons of armor, giving it a respectable amount of protection. The ''Men Shen'' carries on its base chassis a [[Beagle Active Probe]] allowing it to serve in a recon role regardless of its configuration. For weapons and equipment the ''Men Shen'' has seventeen tons of free pod space.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Men Shen'' is built on a lightweight [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a vulnerable, but light, 330-rated [[XL engine]] that gives it a running speed of 97.2 km/h, which is augmented by a [[MASC]] system that allows the 'Mech to be pushed up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The ''Men Shen'' is sheathed in 11 tons of armor, giving it a respectable amount of protection, and mounts a fixed [[Beagle active probe]] on its base chassis, allowing it to serve in a recon role regardless of its configuration. For additional weapons and equipment the ''Men Shen'' has 17 tons of free [[pod space]].<ref name=TRO3060p102/>
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In its primary configuration the ''Men Shen'' is a powerful close combat 'Mech and is capable of providing indirect fire support to friendly units. For close-range combat, the primary configuration has four highly accurate [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To provide both direct and indirect long range fire support, the primary configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[LRM-15]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRO3060/>
 
 
In its Primary configuration the ''Men Shen'' is a powerful close combat 'Mech and is capable of providing indirect fire support to friendly units. For close-range combat, the primary configuration has four highly accurate [[medium pulse laser]]s. To provide both direct and indirect long range fire support, the primary configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[LRM-15]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRO3060p102/>
 
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : A versatile configuration, the A configuration has an [[LB 10-X autocannon]] that allows it to fire both standard and cluster ammunition. For close combat, the A configuration has three [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator allowing the 'Mech to call in friendly artillery fire on a target.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,232<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 160</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 148</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : A versatile configuration, the A configuration has an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that allows it to fire both standard and cluster ammunition. For close combat, the A configuration has three [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator allowing the 'Mech to call in friendly artillery fire on a target. BV (1.0) = 1,232<ref name=CO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 160</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 148</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : Intended to act as a long range sniper, the B configuration of the ''Men Shen'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of [[LB 2-X autocannon]]s that allow it to fire either standard and cluster ammunition as well as act as an anti-aircraft 'Mech. For close combat, the B configuration has four [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,128<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 149</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : Intended to act as a long range sniper, the B configuration of the ''Men Shen'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s that allow it to fire both standard and cluster ammunition as well as act as a anti-aircraft 'Mech. For close combat, the B configuration has four ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,128<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 149</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : A close combat machine, the C configuration carries two highly accurate [[large pulse laser]]s as its primary weapons, backed up by an [[ER small laser]]. To handle the 'Mech's heat load, the C configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]] as well as an [[ECM Suite]] to protect against enemy electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,151<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,435<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 150</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : A close combat machine, the C configuration carries two highly accurate [[Large Pulse Laser]]s as its primary weapons. These are backed up by an [[ER Small Laser]]. To handle the 'Mechs heat load, the C configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]]. The C configuration also has an [[ECM Suite]] to protect against enemy electronic warfare equipment. BV (1.0) = 1,151<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 150</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : Intended for both long range and close combat, the D configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[ER PPC]] to provide long range firepower. When it closes with an enemy, it can bring its two [[SRM-4]] launchers and two [[medium pulse laser]]s to bear. For added heat dissipation, the D configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]].<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,157<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,581<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. D : Intended for both long range and close combat, the D configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[ER PPC]] to provide long range firepower. When it closes with an enemy, it can bring its two [[SRM-4]] launchers and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s to bear. For added heat dissipation, the D configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]]. BV (1.0) = 1,157<ref name=CO />, BV (2.0) = 1,581<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : Developed during the [[Jihad]], this configuration was developed for anti-infantry missions.  For this role, the ''Men Shen'' E was equipped with a [[Machine Gun Array]] in each arm, each of which were given four [[light machine gun]]s with one ton of ammunition to share. For its heavier weapons, it been given a [[plasma rifle]] with two tons of ammunition and two [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 152 - E Configuration from RS3060u.</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. E : Developed during the [[Jihad]], this configuration was developed for anti-infantry missions.  For its anti-infantry role, the Men Shen was equipped with a [[Machine Gun Array|Light Machine Gun Array]] in each arm. The arrays were given four [[Light Machine Gun|Light Machine Guns]] with a ton of ammunition to share. For its heavier weapons, it been given a [[Plasma Rifle]] with 2 tons of ammunition and a single Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 152 - E Configuration from RS3060u.</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : The second configuration conceived during the Jihad, this in role of a brawler. The 'Mech receives a [[snub-nose PPC]] in each arm linked to a [[targeting computer]]; the 'Mech equipment also includes [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. BV (2.0) = 1,648<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 153 - 2nd Jihad variant developed during the Jihad for the Men Shen.</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. F : The second configuration conceived during the Jihad, this in role of a brawler. The 'Mech receives a [[Snub-Nose PPC|Snub-Nose PPC]] in each arm. All its weaponry linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], the 'Mech equipment also includes TAG. BV (2.0) = 1,648<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 153 - 2nd Jihad variant developed during the Jihad for the Men Shen.</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration G : This [[Dark Age]] configuration carries a [[TSEMP cannon]], two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and two [[medium X-Pulse laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,267<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 131</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. G : This [[Dark Age]] configuration carries a [[TSEMP Cannon]], two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and two [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s. A Beagle Active Probe is carried in the center torso, while a [[MASC]] system allows it to briefly reach speeds of 120km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,267<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 131</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration U : This configuration carries a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[ER medium laser]], and a pair of [[SRT-4]]s, and also keeps the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] of the other version. To allow it to move quickly underwater it carries six [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,725<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 84</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. U : This configuration carries a Snub Nose PPC, ER Medium Laser, and a pair of [[SRT-4]]s. It keeps the TAG and Beagle Active Probe of the other versions. To allow it to move quickly underwater it carries six [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,725<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 84</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants/Configurations===
 
===Custom Variants/Configurations===
*; ''Men Shen'' Li : Used by Li Hark of Youling Zanshi, this is a standard ''Men Shen'' that has improved communications and improved sensors. Unfortunately it also has exposed actuators and is hard to pilot.<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 5</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,550<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 20</ref>
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*;''Men Shen'' Li : Used by Li Hark of Youling Zanshi, this is a standard ''Men Shen'' that has [[Improved Communications]] and Improved Sensors. Unfortunately it also has [[Exposed Actuators]] and is [[Hard to Pilot]].<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 5</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,550<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 20</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Men Shen'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Men Shen Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Improved Communications]]
 
* [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]]
 
* [[Exposed Actuators]]
 
 
 
The ''Men Shen'' Li variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Men Shen Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Improved Communications]]
 
* [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]]
 
* [[Exposed Actuators]]
 
* [[Hard to Pilot]]
 
 
 
==Notable pilots==
 
* [[Samuel Peterson]]: A lieutenant in a lance of pro-Davion defenders on [[New Syrtis]], Peterson piloted a ''Men Shen'' captured from Capellan troops.  He was killed at the controls of this 'Mech in the initial stages of a Loyalist assault on [[New Syrtis]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref name=ACtA017>''Imminent Crisis'' p. 136</ref>.
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* '''''[[Raven]]''''' - The ''Men Shen'', the first Capellan-constructed OmniMech, was based on the cutting edge ''Raven'' BattleMech<ref name=TRO3060p102>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 102, "Men Shen Profile"</ref>.
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* '''''[[Raven]]''''' - The ''Men Shen'', the first Capellan-constructed OmniMech, was based on the cutting edge ''Raven'' BattleMech<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 102, "Men Shen Profile"</ref>.
 
 
==Notes==
 
* The ''Men Shen'' is named after ''[[w:menshen|menshen]]'', divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions.
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:MenShen.jpg|Original ''Men Shen'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]''
 
*''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Imminent Crisis]]''
 
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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