Shadow Cat II
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| Shadow Cat II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Olivetti Stage 3 |
| Armor | Raydient Series 3 |
| Engine | 360 XL |
| Speed | 97 km/h (130 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | Clan Standard Type A1 |
| Armament |
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Description
The Shadow Cat II is a heavy 'Mech based on the lighter Shadow Cat. Developed by Clan Jade Falcon, the Shadow Cat II was used during their push against the Lyran Alliance during the FedCom Civil War. Heavier then its parent design by 15 tons, the Shadow Cat II was designed to capitalize on the same success as the Ryoken II and Mad Cat II.
With its GM 360 rated XL engine and Jump Jets, the Shadow Cat II is able to match the performance of the lighter Shadow Cat without any significant loss of firepower. However, the heavier Shadow Cat II is not an OmniMech, limiting its versatility compared to its lighter cousin. An increase of Shadow Cat production by Clan Nova Cat, the designers of the original 'Mech, is thought to be a response to the medium OmniMech's heavier doppleganger.
Armament
The Shadow Cat II is, corresponding to Clan philosophy, an able long-range 'Mech : its pair of Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10 launchers allow it to cripple an enemy while being able to snipe its foe with its deadly Gauss Rifle.
Variants
The only known variant differs from the original by replacing its "Thunderstroke" Gauss Rifle Mk II by an EMRG "Captain" Series Gauss Rifle, with no significant differences except maintenance issues.
Related Mechs
- Shadow Cat: The Shadow Cat II is a heavier, non-Omni variant of the Shadow Cat
References
- MWDA Bannson's Raiders' dossier of Frederick Bo
- MWDA Northwind Highlander's dossier of Vera Solomon
- MW:AoD Annihilation - Pilot Card of Matt D. Lossey