Editing Stalker II

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image= Stalker II.jpg
|name= ''Stalker II''
|manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
|production year=3137
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6515/stalker-ii-stk-9a MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=STK-9A
|introduced=
|cost=
|mass=85
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
|chassis=[[Irian Chassis Class 38]] [[Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Riese-675]] [[Hardened Armor|Hardened]] with [[CASE II]]
|engine=[[Strand 255]]
|comsys=[[Irian E.A.R.]]
|T&T=[[Wasat Aggressor]] with [[Advanced Targeting Computer]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=43
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=None
|armament= 2x [[ELRM-10]]s <br/> 8x [[Medium Laser]]s
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=2,261<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, 90 Stalker II - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref>
}} 

==Description==
Based on the original [[Star League]]-era [[BattleMech]], the '''''Stalker II''''' is a complete top-to-bottom redesign that takes advantage of technological advancements gained since the last era of open warfare ended. Its conception was propelled by the events of [[Gray Monday]] in [[3132]]. Irian engineers on [[Shiro III]] reviewed records of the classic ''[[Stalker]]'' over its service life and focused their efforts on taking the best of those qualities for their new design.

These efforts resulted in the ''Stalker II'', giving troops an incredibly durable assault 'Mech that is able to withstand horrific amounts of punishment. First deployed by the armed forces of the [[Duchy of Andurien]] in [[3137]], the ''Stalker II'' was deployed in all of its major commands. The 'Mech first saw action during the [[Oriente Protectorate|Duchy of Oriente's]] invasion of Andurien.  Shortly after the conflict, Irian began selling the ''Stalker II'' to Andurien allies as a means of drumming up needed cash for the Duchy. Sales of the design would see the 'Mech deployed with various combat units within the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the now-defunct [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]].

The ''Stalker II'' made a name for itself during the Commonwealth's last days, fighting against [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] and [[Clan Wolf]] forces. In the fighting on [[Rexburg]], two ''Stalker II''s from the [[13th Atrean Dragoons|Thirteenth Atrean Dragoons]] engaged in a Clan trial to buy time for the rest of their company to withdraw from the battlefield. Each ''Stalker II'' engaged an entire [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] of light 'Mechs and [[combat vehicle]]s. The trial by combat ended when one of the ''Stalker II''s fell to its foes and the other defeated its opponents, even though the pilot eventually succumbed to [[neurohelmet]] feedback effects.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39 Stalker II - Background</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Designed to take great deal of punishment, the ''Stalker II's'' armor protection consists of twenty-seven tons of Riese-675 [[Hardened Armor]] with [[CASE II]]. The ''Stalker II'' is powered by a [[Strand rated-255]] [[fusion engine]], the very same model used to power its ancient brethren over the centuries. The old power plant proved unable to overcome the weight of new heavy armor and causes the 'Mech's maximum speed to be slowed down to only 43 km/h. Adding to these protected aspects of the design, the [[Torso-Mounted Cockpit|cockpit]] has been moved to the torso, while a [[Compact Gyro]] is installed to make room for it.

One of the aspects that contributed to the original ''Stalker's'' success was variants that used Star League-era fire control systems. In order to recapture this particular aspect of the old design, the ''Stalker II'' was fitted with a modern [[Targeting Computer]] that ties into its eight [[Medium_laser#Magna_Mk_II|Magna Mk. II]] [[medium lasers]]. For its long-range firepower, the 'Mech relies on two [[Irian Weapon Works]] [[ELRM-10|10-Tubed Extended-Range LRM]] Launchers with four tons of ammunition tied to them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 38-39, 90 Stalker II - Stats</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The Stalker II has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, Stalker II - Stats</ref>
* [[Combat Computer]]
* [[No/Minimal Arms]]
* [[Protected Actuators]]

==Related Designs==
* ''[[Stalker]]'' - The ''Stalker II'' is a Dark Age upgrade of the Star League era-''Stalker''.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''


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