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*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 4 : Manufactured by Clan Diamond Shark after they acquired the design specifications from the Vipers, the ''IIC'' 4 mounts four CC [[ATM 9]]s along with seven tons of ammunition. Only the standard ten double heat sinks are included, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must watch their heat carefully. BV (1.0) = 2,157 BV (2.0) = 2,483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 268</ref>
 
*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 4 : Manufactured by Clan Diamond Shark after they acquired the design specifications from the Vipers, the ''IIC'' 4 mounts four CC [[ATM 9]]s along with seven tons of ammunition. Only the standard ten double heat sinks are included, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must watch their heat carefully. BV (1.0) = 2,157 BV (2.0) = 2,483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 268</ref>
  
*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 5 : [[Clan Ghost Bear]] purchased ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' frames built by Clan Diamond Shark and added their own weapons to this more recent upgrade that uses the newest Gauss rifle technology. It mounts two [[HAG 20]]s and four [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s. The resemblance to the original is uncanny, though the HAGs must make the best of four tons of ammunition between them. BV (2.0) = 2,350<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 269</ref>
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*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 5 : Clan Diamond Shark began fielding a variant armed with the newest in Gauss rifle technology. While some intelligence suggests that the Star Adders were the original developers of this variant, Variant 5 has been seen commonly with the Diamond Sharks. In later years some have been reported with Inner Sphere units as well. It mounts two [[HAG 20]]s and four [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s. The resemblance to the original is uncanny, though the HAGs must make the best of four tons of ammunition between them. BV (2.0) = 2,350<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 269</ref>
  
 
*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 6 : Another recently developed variant, the ''IIC'' 6 carries a pair of Zeta-series X [[Plasma Cannon]]s and two Series 2D-2 [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, all of which are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. [[Improved Jump Jets]] enable the 'Mech to leap up to 240 meters. BV (2.0) = 2,490<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 270</ref>
 
*;''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 6 : Another recently developed variant, the ''IIC'' 6 carries a pair of Zeta-series X [[Plasma Cannon]]s and two Series 2D-2 [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, all of which are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. [[Improved Jump Jets]] enable the 'Mech to leap up to 240 meters. BV (2.0) = 2,490<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 270</ref>

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Phoenix Hawk IIC
Phoenix Hawk IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Trellshire Heavy Industries
Production Year 2851[1]
Model Standard
Class Assault
Cost 20,593,139 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 80 tons
Chassis DSAM 4
Armor Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Engine Type 79 400 XL Fusion
Speed 86 km/h
Jump Jets Grandthrust Mk. 5
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,996
BV (2.0) 2,057[2]


Description

In a rare fit of technological innovation, scientists from Clan Steel Viper decided to base a new assault-class BattleMech on the old Phoenix Hawk chassis. The resulting design, known as the Phoenix Hawk IIC is almost twice as heavy as the original, though it is severely under-gunned for an assault 'Mech due its incredible speed for a 'Mech its size. Only the use of an XL Engine, Endo Steel, and ten and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor saved it from being totally useless. Though in many ways it resembles the combat prowess of the Inner Sphere's Charger, the Phoenix Hawk IIC also mounts five jump jets, enough to propel it 150 meters in a single leap. It is a 'Mech that seems designed for physical combat in a Clan culture that looks down upon the use of melee attacks.

Following the introduction of the OmniMech by Clan Coyote, the Phoenix Hawk IIC saw itself relegated to second-line status. After Clan Diamond Shark acquired the specifications for the design in the 3060s, they restarted production at Trellshire Heavy Industries on Twycross, possibly to sell to Inner Sphere customers.

Weapons and Equipment

The main armament of the Phoenix Hawk IIC is the paired Ultra Autocannon/10s, each of which has a three-ton ammunition bin it can draw on. A pair of Machine Guns provide extra firepower that is most useful against unarmored infantry. Ten double heat sinks are more than adequate to deal with all heat generated by the 'Mech.

Variants

  • Phoenix Hawk IIC
    This variant transforms the Phoenix Hawk IIC into a missile boat. It removes all the weapons and a ton of armor to mount four LRM-20s and eight tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 2,568 BV (2.0) = 2,892[3]
  • Phoenix Hawk IIC
    Manufactured by Clan Diamond Shark after they acquired the design specifications from the Vipers, the IIC 4 mounts four CC ATM 9s along with seven tons of ammunition. Only the standard ten double heat sinks are included, so MechWarriors must watch their heat carefully. BV (1.0) = 2,157 BV (2.0) = 2,483[5]
  • Phoenix Hawk IIC
    Clan Diamond Shark began fielding a variant armed with the newest in Gauss rifle technology. While some intelligence suggests that the Star Adders were the original developers of this variant, Variant 5 has been seen commonly with the Diamond Sharks. In later years some have been reported with Inner Sphere units as well. It mounts two HAG 20s and four AP Gauss Rifles. The resemblance to the original is uncanny, though the HAGs must make the best of four tons of ammunition between them. BV (2.0) = 2,350[6]
  • Phoenix Hawk IIC
    This version has a lower top speed (64km/h), but uses Improved Jump Jets to keep mobility. It carries a pair of LB 10-X ACs in the torso, supplemented by twin ER Medium Lasers and Streak SRM-4. Clan Diamond Shark sells this variant to any interested buyer, including Inner Sphere powers.[8] BV (2.0) = 2,219[9]

Gallery

Trivia

According to the author who submitted the initial statistics to FASA at the time, the 'Mech design that would later be the Phoenix Hawk IIC was originally called the Matador, and was not intended to be related in any way to the Phoenix Hawk[1].

References

  1. MUL online date for the Phoenix Hawk IIC
  2. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 265
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 266
  4. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 267
  5. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 268
  6. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 269
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 270
  8. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 280
  9. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 281

Bibliography