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|name=Shen Yi
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|name = ''Shen Yi''
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|manufacturer= [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
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|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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|model= SHY-3B
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|model = SHY-3B<ref name=TRJp140f />
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|class= Heavy
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|production year = 3086
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|mass= 65
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|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2922/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|chassis= Earthwerks SYI
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|class = Heavy
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|armor= Hellespont Lite [[Stealth Armor|Stealth]]
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|mass = 65
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|engine= Hermes 260 [[XL Engine|XL]]
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|speed= 65
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|armament= 2 x [[MRM 20|MRM 20s]] <br/> [[ER Large Laser]] <br/> 2 x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]
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|cost = 12,397,467 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|chassis = [[Earthwerks SYI]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|armor = [[Hellespont Lite Stealth]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|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=TRJp140f /> -->
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|T&T = [[Radcom TXXI]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp140f /> -->
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* 2x [[MRM 20]]
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* 1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
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|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 ==
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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+">''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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==Description==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The '''''Shen Yi''''' fire-support BattleMech was designed by the [[Capellan Confederation]] shortly after the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech was produced at a time when the [[CCAF]] was rebuilding, saw ''Shen Yi''. The design was seen as a breakthrough for using Stealth Armored units for general combat.  It was first produced by Hellespont BattleMech Works of [[Sian]] in the early 3080s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 92, "Shen Yi" - Initial fluff talks about early years of the ''Shen Yi''.</ref>  
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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 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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In later years, the CCAF began phasing out a few older missile support elements in the [[CCAF]] within 15 years of its introduction. The ''Shen Yi'' has mostly been assigned to the more elite forces of the Confederation, such as the [[Warrior Houses]].<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>
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== Variants ==
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*; 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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==Armaments and Capacities==
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Shen Yi'' is armed with pair of 20-Tubed Medium Missile Launchers with three tons of ammunition found in the center and left side torsos.  The 'Mech's back-up weapon is a Firmir UltraLase Extended Range Large Laser, mounted in the right arm with a pair Firmir High-Frequency Medium Pulse Lasers.
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The ''Shen Yi'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shen Yi Entry.</ref>
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* [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor (1)]]
  
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The 'Mech is protected by 13 tons of Stealth Armor, which is linked to its [[Guardian ECM Suite]] found in the left arm.  To manage the heat load, the 'mech has been given fourteen [[Double Heat Sinks]].<ref>''Technical Readout:3085'', pp. 92-93, "SHY-3B" ''Shen Yi's'' fluff and stats.</ref> 
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== Notes ==
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* 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.
  
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* LRM Variant - Introduced by the 3130s, this ''Shen Yi'' variant retains its single Firmir MaxiLase [[Large Laser]] and pair of [[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>
 
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==Notes==
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== References ==
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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) has yet to receive canon record sheet as of this writing.
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
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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]''
 
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== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 7 April 2024

Shen Yi
Shen Yi
Production information
Manufacturer Hellespont BattleMech Works[1]
Production Year 3086[2]
Model SHY-3B[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 12,397,467 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 65 tons
Chassis Earthwerks SYI
Armor Hellespont Lite Stealth
Engine Hermes 260 XL
Communications System Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting Tracking System Radcom TXXI
Heat Sinks 14 double
Speed 64 km/h
Armament
BV (2.0) 1,507[2] or
1,561[1][3][4]


Description[edit]

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.[5][6]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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.[5]

Variants[edit]

  • SHY-5B 
    After testing in the 3090s indicated that the Shen Yi would be more effective at fire support than as an ambusher, 3093's[7] 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.[6][8] BV (2.0) = 1,603[9][7]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Shen Yi has the following Design Quirks:[10]

Notes[edit]

  • 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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 140–141: "SHY-3B Shen Yi"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Shen Yi
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 138
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 80
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 92-93, "SHY-3B Shen Yi"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 147: "Catalina Trujillo"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online date for the Shen Yi SHY-5B variant
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 211
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 147
  10. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shen Yi Entry.

Bibliography[edit]

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