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With the rise of the OmniMech in [[2854]], the Blood Spirits simply assumed their perennial lack of resources would prevent them from either successfully bargaining for or fighting to secure this superior technology. The Blood Spirits were thus surprised when [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]'s [[Kindraa Smythe-Jewel]] offered them OmniMech technology in exchange for territory on [[Foster]].<ref name=FMCC24>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 24</ref> Now both able and eager to design their own OmniMech, the Blood Spirit scientists got their chance when [[Clan Ghost Bear]] phased out its [[Sun Bear|OmniMech Prototype A]] in favor of the [[Mad Dog (Vulture)|''Mad Dog'']], the Spirits successfully winning the Bear prototype in a [[Trial of Possession]]. This would be developed to its fullest and christened with a new name - the ''Stooping Hawk''.<ref name=TRO3060/>
 
With the rise of the OmniMech in [[2854]], the Blood Spirits simply assumed their perennial lack of resources would prevent them from either successfully bargaining for or fighting to secure this superior technology. The Blood Spirits were thus surprised when [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]'s [[Kindraa Smythe-Jewel]] offered them OmniMech technology in exchange for territory on [[Foster]].<ref name=FMCC24>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 24</ref> Now both able and eager to design their own OmniMech, the Blood Spirit scientists got their chance when [[Clan Ghost Bear]] phased out its [[Sun Bear|OmniMech Prototype A]] in favor of the [[Mad Dog (Vulture)|''Mad Dog'']], the Spirits successfully winning the Bear prototype in a [[Trial of Possession]]. This would be developed to its fullest and christened with a new name - the ''Stooping Hawk''.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
Very much an anomaly in the small and traditionally frugal Blood Spirit ''[[touman]]'', the ''Stooping Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s use of advanced construction materials and expensive weaponry and electronics they generally considered excessive resulted in the Spirit Khans regularly reviewing the 'Mech's performance to determine if the results continued to the justify the cost. The fact the ''Stooping Hawk'' remained in service with Clan Blood Spirit until their Annihilation was a testament to its performance on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3060/> Operating from a similar position of weakness as the Spirits, the newly formed [[Clan Stone Lion]] would seek out and capture the production facility for the ''Stooping Hawk'' to ensure ready access to the low-cost and sturdy design for its rebuilding ''touman''.<ref name=WoRSp16>''The Wars of Reaving: Supplemental'', p. 16: "Tactics of War - Clan Stone Lion"</ref>
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Very much an anomaly in the small and traditionally frugal Blood Spirit ''[[Touman]]'', the ''Stooping Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s use of advanced construction materials and expensive weaponry and electronics they generally considered excessive resulted in the Spirit ''Khans'' regularly reviewing the 'Mech's performance to determine if the results continued to the justify the cost. The fact the ''Stooping Hawk'' remained in service with Clan Blood Spirit until their Annihilation was a testament to its performance on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3060/> Operating from a similar position of weakness as the Spirits, the newly formed [[Clan Stone Lion]] would seek out and capture the production facility for the ''Stooping Hawk'' to ensure ready access to the low-cost and sturdy design for its rebuilding ''Touman''.<ref name=WoRSp16>''The Wars of Reaving: Supplemental'', p. 16: "Tactics of War - Clan Stone Lion"</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Despite [[Khan]] [[Ceana Boques]]'s demand for a low-cost and rugged design, the Blood Spirit scientist caste built the ''Stooping Hawk'' around a more expensive York YT [[Endo Steel]] frame and [[Compound Alpha]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor to enhance [[OmniPod|Pod Space]], but even they did not dare attempt the inclusion of an [[extralight fusion engine]] recognizing that this would be a step too far. While not as affordable as the Spirits would have preferred, the ''Stooping Hawk'' is a sturdy 'Mech with twenty-one and a half tons pod space and a ground speed maxing out at 86 km/h.
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Despite ''[[Khan]]'' [[Ceana Boques]]'s demand for a low-cost and rugged design, the Blood Spirit scientist caste built the ''Stooping Hawk'' around a more expensive York YT [[Endo Steel]] frame and [[Compound Alpha]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor to enhance [[OmniPod|Pod Space]], but even they did not dare attempt the inclusion of an [[extralight fusion engine]] recognizing that this would be a step too far. While not as affordable as the Spirits would have preferred, the ''Stooping Hawk'' is a sturdy 'Mech with twenty-one and a half tons pod space and a ground speed maxing out at 86 km/h.
  
 
The ''Stooping Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary configuration uses [[jump jet]]s to vault up to 150 meters at a time. Its main gun is an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that has enough rounds to keep it supplied throughout a [[Trial (Clan)|traditional Trial]]. It is supported by four medium lasers, two extended range versions, and two pulses. The medium-range weaponry allows the 'Mech to excel at Trials where it can use cover (and its jumping ability) to its advantage.<ref name=TRO3060/>
 
The ''Stooping Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary configuration uses [[jump jet]]s to vault up to 150 meters at a time. Its main gun is an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that has enough rounds to keep it supplied throughout a [[Trial (Clan)|traditional Trial]]. It is supported by four medium lasers, two extended range versions, and two pulses. The medium-range weaponry allows the 'Mech to excel at Trials where it can use cover (and its jumping ability) to its advantage.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; Alternate Configuration A : A direct-fire support variant, the A uses a pair of [[ER PPC]]s. It retains the [[jump jet]]s of the primary configuration to aid in finding a spot to snipe from. The variant also mounts seven additional [[double heat sink]]s to keep the heat buildup controlled. BV (1.0) = 2,333;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 241</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration A : A direct-fire support variant, the A uses a pair of [[ER PPC]]s. It retains the [[jump jet]]s of the primary configuration to aid in finding a spot to snipe from. The variant also mounts seven additional [[double heat sink]]s to keep the heat buildup controlled. BV (1.0) = 2,333;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 241</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration is a missile boat that is capable of delivering forty-five long-range missiles through its three [[LRM-15]] launchers, each of which is aided by an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. Four tons of ammunition keep it well supplied, while a single [[ER Large Laser]] keeps it in the fight should ammunition run out. BV (1.0) = 1,709;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,111<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 242</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration is a missile boat that is capable of delivering forty-five long-range missiles through its three [[LRM-15]] launchers, each of which is aided by an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. Four tons of ammunition keep it well supplied, while a single [[ER Large Laser]] keeps it in the fight should ammunition run out. BV (1.0) = 1,709;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,111<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 242</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : The ''Stooping Hawk'' C comes equipped with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, all of which are guided by an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. It also uses jump jets to vault up to 150 meters, like the A, and it makes use of seven additional double heat sinks, like the A. BV (1.0) = 2,286;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 243</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration C : The ''Stooping Hawk'' C comes equipped with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, all of which are guided by an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. It also uses jump jets to vault up to 150 meters, like the A, and it makes use of seven additional double heat sinks, like the A. BV (1.0) = 2,286;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 243</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : This variant uses heavy laser technology captured from [[Clan Star Adder]]. This all-energy variant uses an [[ER Large Laser]], two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, and an [[ER Small Laser]], but its punch comes from three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s. In order to combat the massive heat buildup this design can produce, twelve double heat sinks are added. BV (1.0) = 1,639;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,838<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 244</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration D : This variant uses heavy laser technology captured from [[Clan Star Adder]]. This all-energy variant uses an [[ER Large Laser]], two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, and an [[ER Small Laser]], but its punch comes from three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s. In order to combat the massive heat buildup this design can produce, twelve double heat sinks are added. BV (1.0) = 1,639;<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,838<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 244</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : The bulk of this configuration's weight is taken up by an [[LB 10-X AC]] with two tons of ammunition. It is supplemented by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the new ATM technology, utilizing three [[ATM-3]]s with three tons of ammo between the three launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,525;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 98</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 245</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration E : The bulk of this configuration's weight is taken up by an [[LB 10-X AC]] with two tons of ammunition. It is supplemented by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the new ATM technology, utilizing three [[ATM-3]]s with three tons of ammo between the three launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,525;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 98</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 245</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : Introduced during the Jihad, this configuration was design for close-in fighting. Principally geared toward usage of energy weapons, it includes; paired Heavy Medium & Medium Pulse Lasers, [[Heavy Small Laser|Heavy Small Lasers]], and a [[Streak SRM 4|Streak SRM 4 Launcher]]. Also, to enhance its infighting abilities, it's been given eight [[Improved Jump Jets]]. Two additional Double Heat Sinks have been added to help the 'Mech to cope with the additional heat. BV (2.0) = 1,988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 246: Jihad era's F Configuration of the Stooping Hawk.</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration F : Introduced during the Jihad, this configuration was design for close-in fighting. Principally geared toward usage of energy weapons, it includes; paired Heavy Medium & Medium Pulse Lasers, [[Heavy Small Laser|Heavy Small Lasers]], and a [[Streak SRM 4|Streak SRM 4 Launcher]]. Also, to enhance its infighting abilities, it's been given eight [[Improved Jump Jets]]. Two additional Double Heat Sinks have been added to help the 'Mech to cope with the additional heat. BV (2.0) = 1,988<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 246: Jihad era's F Configuration of the Stooping Hawk.</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration G : Also introduced during the [[Jihad]], this configuration includes [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technologies]] developed for [[ProtoMech]]s. The 'Mech includes three torso mounted [[ProtoMech AC/4|Class 4 ProtoMech Autocannons]], with 2 tons of ammunition split between the side torsos. A pair of ER Medium Lasers have been installed in each arm. Two extra Double Heat Sinks are provided for this configuration. BV (2.0) = 1,657<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 247: ProtoMech AC configuration for the Stooping Hawk.</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration G : Also introduced during the [[Jihad]], this configuration includes [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technologies]] developed for [[ProtoMech]]s. The 'Mech includes three torso mounted [[ProtoMech AC/4|Class 4 ProtoMech Autocannons]], with 2 tons of ammunition split between the side torsos. A pair of ER Medium Lasers have been installed in each arm. Two extra Double Heat Sinks are provided for this configuration. BV (2.0) = 1,657<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 247: ProtoMech AC configuration for the Stooping Hawk.</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==

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