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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = SHY-3B Shen Yi.jpg
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|image=SHY-3B Shen Yi.jpg
|name = ''Shen Yi''
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|name=Shen Yi
|manufacturer = [[Hellespont BattleMech Works]]<ref name=TRJp140f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 140–141: "SHY-3B Shen Yi"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3085 -->
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|manufacturer= [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 92-93, "SHY-3B Shen Yi"</ref>
|model = SHY-3B<ref name=TRJp140f />
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|model= SHY-3B
|production year = 3086
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|production year=Introduction Year::3086
|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2922/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2922/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class = Heavy
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|class= Heavy
|mass = 65
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|mass= 65<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|cost=12,397,467 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|mech type = BattleMech
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|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|cost = 12,397,467 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|chassis=[[Earthwerks SYI]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|chassis = [[Earthwerks SYI]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|armor= Hellespont Lite [[Stealth Armor|Stealth]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|armor = [[Hellespont Lite Stealth]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|engine= [[Hermes 260 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|engine = [[Hermes 260 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|comsys= [[Communications System#Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Suite|Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|comsys = [[Communications System#Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Suite|Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|T&T= [[Radcom TXXI]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|T&T = [[Radcom TXXI]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|heat sinks= 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|speed= 65<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|armament=
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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* 2x [[MRM 20|MRM 20s]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
* 2x [[MRM 20]]
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* 1x [[ER Large Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
* 1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
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|BV (2.0) = 1,507<ref name="MUL1"/><br>1,561<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 138</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 80</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 1,507<ref name="MUL1"/> or<br>1,561<ref name=TRJp140f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 138</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 80</ref>
 
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''''Shen Yi''''' is a front line stealth [[BattleMech]] which has its roots in previous programs such as the ''[[Men Shen]]'' and ''[[Sha Yu]]'' BattleMechs, but due to the ravages of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], did not see any progress by the [[Capellan Confederation]] until the 3080s. The 'Mech eventually entered its field trials with the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in [[3085]], and was scheduled for initial deployment to [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[Warrior Houses]]. The design was seen as a breakthrough in using 'Mechs with Stealth Armor in a front line role, as opposed to the previously seen reconnaissance role, by the CCAF. Within 15 years of its introduction, many older missile support elements in the CCAF had been replaced by the ''Shen Yi''.<ref name="TRO:3085p92+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 92-93, "SHY-3B Shen Yi"</ref><ref name=DADossiers147>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 147: "Catalina Trujillo"</ref>
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The '''''Shen Yi''''' is a front line stealth [[BattleMech]] which has its roots in previous programs such as the ''[[Men Shen]]'' and ''[[Sha Yu]]'' BattleMechs, but due to the ravages of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], did not see any progress by the [[Capellan Confederation]] until the 3080s. The 'Mech eventually entered its field trials with the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in [[3085]], and was scheduled for initial deployment to [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[Warrior Houses]]. The design was seen as a breakthrough in using 'Mechs with Stealth Armor in a front line role as opposed to the previously seen reconnaissance role by the CCAF. Within 15 years of its introduction, many older missile support elements in the CCAF had been replaced by the ''Shen Yi''.<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/><ref> http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_8.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Catalina Trujillo - Original Dossier includes brief 'Mech fluff in years leading to the HPG Blackout of 3132]</ref>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
To perform its role as a main line 'Mech the ''Shen Yi'' is armed with a pair of Sian/Ceres Puma 20-Tube [[Medium Range Missile]] Launchers with four tons of ammunition in the center, left, and right torsos. These give it a respectable punch at medium to close ranges. For sparring with other units at long range the ''Shen Yi'' is armed with a Firmir UltraLase [[Extended Range Large Laser]], mounted in the right arm with a pair of Firmir High-Frequency [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] to give it some protection at close range. The 'Mech is protected by 13 tons of [[Stealth Armor]], which is linked to its [[Guardian ECM Suite]] in the left arm.  To manage its heat load, the 'Mech has been provided with fourteen [[Double Heat Sinks]].<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
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To perform its role as a main line 'Mech the ''Shen Yi'' is armed with a pair of Sian/Ceres Puma 20-Tube Medium Range Missile Launchers with four tons of ammunition in the center, left, and right torsos. These give it a respectable punch at medium to close ranges. For sparing with other units at long range the ''Shen Yi'' is armed with a Firmir UltraLase Extended Range Large Laser, mounted in the right arm with a pair of Firmir High-Frequency Medium Pulse Lasers to give it some protection at close range. The 'Mech is protected by 13 tons of [[Stealth Armor]], which is linked to its [[Guardian ECM Suite]] in the left arm.  To manage its heat load, the 'Mech has been provided with fourteen [[Double Heat Sinks]].<ref name="TRO:3085p92+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
*; SHY-5B : After testing in the 3090s indicated that the ''Shen Yi'' would be more effective at fire support than as an ambusher, [[Introduction Year::3093]]'s<ref name="MUL2"/> 5B took the 3B's place as the standard variant. This variant retains a single Firmir MaxiLase [[Large Laser]], trading the rest of its arsenal for a pair of FarFire [[LRM-20]] Launchers.<ref name=DADossiers147/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 211</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 147</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6878/shen-yi-shy-5b/ MUL online date for the Shen Yi SHY-5B variant]''</ref>
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*;SHY-5B : The new standard ''Shen Yi'' after testing in the 3090s,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 211, "LRM variant testing date and mention as new standard model".</ref> and introduction in [[Introduction Year::3093]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this variant retains a single Firmir MaxiLase [[Large Laser]], trading the rest of its arsenal for a pair of FarFire [[LRM-20]] Launchers.<ref>[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_8.pdf Character's 'mech employs LRM-20s and regular Large Laser.]</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 147 - LRM variant of the Shen Yi from the Republic era.</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6878/shen-yi-shy-5b/ MUL online date for the Shen Yi SHY-5B variant]''</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Shen Yi'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shen Yi Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor (1)]]
 
 
 
== Notes ==
 
* The ''Shen Yi'' was originally produced by [[WizKids]] as part of their [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] expansion Liao Incursion. Writers for WizKids gave BattleTech Stats for the 'Mech, but it did not get a record sheet until the release of Technical Readout 3085 and its Record Sheet book.  The ''Shen Yi's'' LRM variant (which appeared in WizKids' dossiers first) received a record sheet in Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades. A possible all-energy variant was speculated upon in Technical Readout 3085, but has not been mentioned since.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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Image:MWDA Shen Yi.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Shen Yi''
 
Image:MWDA Shen Yi.jpg|[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] version of the ''Shen Yi''
 
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== Notes ==
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The ''Shen Yi'' was originally produced by [[WizKids]] as part of their Liao Incursion game release. Writers for WizKids gave Battletech Stats for the 'Mech, but it did not get a record sheet until the release of Technical Readout 3085 and its Record Sheet book.  The ''Shen Yi's'' LRM variant (which appeared in WizKids' dossiers first) received a record sheet in Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades. A possible all-energy variant was speculated upon in Technical Readout 3085, but has not been mentioned since.
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_8.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Catalina Trujillo]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_33.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Tolin Men]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_42.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Vincent Altman]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
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