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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Shadow_Cat_III.PNG
|name = ''Shadow Cat III''
|manufacturer = [[Barcella Beta]]<ref name=RGiCv3p6/>
|model = Prime
|class = Medium
|production year = 3111
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7491/shadow-cat-iii-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost =  10,716,406 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = OmniMech
|mass = 45
|chassis = [[Type 79-45]] [[endo steel]]
|armor = [[Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
|engine = [[RFUM 270 XL]]
|comsys = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]]
|T&T = [[Build 4 CAT TTS]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double heat sink|doubles]]
|speed = 97.2
|speed with MASC = 129.6
|armament = Primary Configuration
* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
* 2x [[medium pulse laser]]s
|BV (1.0) = N/A
|BV (2.0) = 2,021<ref name=RGiCv3p7/>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Shadow Cat III''''' was born from the ''[[Shadow Cat]]'', after [[Clan Nova Cat Touman|Clan Nova Cat's ''touman'']] and facilities were heavily damaged during the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. The Clan's scientists took a cue from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s ''[[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor II]]'', and removed the ''Shadow Cat's'' fixed [[jump jet]]s to free up mass that would be used mostly for [[pod space]] and an enhancement of the 'Mech's armor coverage.<ref name=RGiCv3p6>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 6 "SHADOW CAT III fluff"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
This expensive OmniMech makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[endo steel]] internal structure, an [[extralight engine]], and eight tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The ''Shadow Cat III'' also employs more [[pod space]] than the ''Shadow Cat'' at the expense of [[jump jet]]s, but keeps the [[MASC|Myomer Accelerated Signal Circuitry]] that enables it to move up to 129.6 km/h in bursts.<ref name=RGiCv3p7/>

The Prime configuration of the ''Shadow Cat III'' wields a [[Gauss rifle]], allowing it to handily defeat smaller opponents, often before they can get within range. A pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s back up the rifle.<ref name=RGiCv3p7/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : The first alternate configuration is also potent at long range, but it uses a pair of [[ER large laser]]s to gain that potency. It utilizes two extra [[double heat sink]]s to keep heat levels comfortable and has eight [[improved jump jet]]s for maximum jump capabilities. BV (2.0) = 2,005<ref name=RGiCv3p7>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 7 "SHADOW CAT III stats"</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : This configuration is also a fusion of long-range weaponry with a scouting system. It is armed with four [[ATM 3]] launchers backed by two [[ER medium laser]]s, which are enhanced by a [[targeting computer]]. An [[active probe]] and an [[Angel ECM suite]] round out the variant's electronic warfare suite. Six [[jump jets]] allow it to navigate through difficult terrain. BV (2.0) = 2,183<ref name=RGiCv3p7/>

*; Alternate Configuration C : This configuration departs from the others, opting to carry an an [[LB 20-X AC]] supported by an [[improved heavy large laser]]. It also has a [[supercharger]] to give it the burst of speed needed to close distance with enemies. BV (2.0) = 2,153<ref name=RGiCv3p7/>

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' - The ''Shadow Cat'' is the origin of this OmniMech

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==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3]]''

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