Editing Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Vapor Eagle RGilClan v09.png
|name=''Vapor Eagle''
|manufacturer=[[Clan Steel Viper]], [[Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha]]<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 8</ref>
|production year=2863
|year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1243/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model= (base)<ref name=RGIv9p8f>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', pp. 8–9: "Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)"</ref>
|class=Medium
|cost =12,227,795 C-bills
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type =BattleMech
|mass=55
|chassis=[[GS-1E Endo Steel]]
|armor= [[Raven Comp B Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine=[[Fusion 330 Extralight]]
|comsys = [[GBX Series Integrated]]
|T&T = [[Type 13e]] with [[Targeting Computer]]
|heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed=97.2
|jumpjets=[[SR Starlifter 55]]
|armament=
* 1x [[Large Pulse Laser]]
* 3x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
* 2x [[Streak SRM-2]]
* 4x [[Machine Gun]]
|BV (1.0) = 2,243<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,368<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 192</ref>
}}

''This is the article for the Classic BattleTech 'Mech. For the BattleTech CCG card see [[Goshawk (Vapor Eagle) (CCG - Crusade)|Vapor Eagle (CCG)]].''

==Description==
First appearing in the [[Inner Sphere]] with the arrival of [[Clan Steel Viper]], [[ComStar]] operatives were baffled by the intended purpose of the close-combat second-line garrison [[BattleMech]] they [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|named]] the '''''Goshawk''''' for its unusual birdlike design. It wasn't until Clan culture became more understood that Inner Sphere observers figured out what the Clans called the '''''Vapor Eagle''''' was designed as a duelist for the one-on-one fights that are so prevalent in Clan society.<ref name=TRO3055-122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122: "Goshawk"</ref><ref name=TRO3055U-114>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 114: "Goshawk"</ref>

Largely seen only in the Steel Viper garrison forces, the ''Vapor Eagle'' was repurposed less as a dueling 'Mech and more a general combatant in the wake of the so-called [[Hegira War]] and [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s ejection of the Vipers from the Inner Sphere. Reflecting the bitter lessons learned by the Steel Vipers in that conflict, their leadership reconfigured many 'Mechs in [[Clan Steel Viper Touman|their ''touman'']] to make them better suited to larger and more fluid engagements. The new ''Vapor Eagle'' 3 increasingly filled holes in Steel Vipers frontline units that saw action against [[Clan Snow Raven|Clans Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]] in the Viper's campaign to secure a dominant position in [[Clan Homeworlds]] immediately prior to the [[Wars of Reaving]].<ref name=TRO3055U-114/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Built around one-on-one duels, the ''Vapor Eagle'' focuses a good deal on speed and maneuverability, and its weapons configuration emphasizes close-range firepower. Clad in nine tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and built around a 330 rated [[Extralight fusion engine]] and an [[Endo Steel]] frame, the ''Vapor Eagle'' can reach 97.2 km/h on the ground and six [[jump jets]] allow it to cover 180 meters at a time. The inspiration for its Inner Sphere reporting name, the ''Vapor Eagle'' incorporates large arm baffles much like the venerable ''[[Griffin]]'', but rather than blast deflectors the ''Vapor Eagle'' uses them more like wings to enhance its jump jets. While not as effective as the later [[Partial Wing]] as these stabilizing wings provide negligible lift, with some of the thrust from the torso jump jets diverted over their surface, the ''Vapor Eagle'' has very smooth and controllable jump flight allowing precision landings.<ref name=TRO3055-122/>

The ''Vapor Eagle'' features an eclectic and close-ranged weapons loadout, mounting a [[Large Pulse Laser]] in its right arm, supported by a single [[Machine Gun]], two [[Streak SRM-2]]s and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s split between its side torsos and rounded out by a trio of Machine Guns in a handgun shaped housing in the left arm. The addition of a [[Targeting Computer]] makes its firepower even more deadly as long as it can get its weapons into range. Eleven [[Double Heat Sink]]s, half a ton of machine gun ammunition and one ton of Streak missiles are more than adequate for the average Clan Trial.<ref name=TRO3055-122/>

==Variants==
*;''Vapor Eagle 2'' : This variant of the ''Vapor Eagle'' removes two of the Medium Pulse Lasers, both Streak Missile pods, and the Large Pulse Laser as well as one of the 'Mechs [[double heat sink]]s in exchange for an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. Mounted in an over the shoulder arrangement like the venerable ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', the weapon fires at twice the rate of a standard [[Autocannon/10]] and carries enough ammunition to continuously fire at its maximum rate of fire for over a minute and a half.<ref name=TRO3055-122/> BV (1.0) = 2,016;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 156</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,989<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 193</ref>

*;''Vapor Eagle 3'' : Changes in the way the Clans fight since they made contact with the Inner Sphere led scientists from Clan Steel Viper to revisit the ''Vapor Eagle''. They stripped out all the weaponry, but left everything else alone. This variant is effective at long range, as it mounts a [[Clan Mk. XVII]] [[ER PPC]]. The [[Fang Series-A]] [[ATM 3]] replaced the Machine Guns of the original, though it only mounts one ton of ammunition, so the launcher loses the all-important flexibility of the Advanced Tactical Missile System. For close range, three [[Series 5K]] [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s provide a powerful punch, while a pair of [[Pattern D-II]] [[SRM-2]] launchers add more damage potential.<ref name=TRO3055U-114/> BV (1.0) = 2,182; BV (2.0) = 2,466<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 194</ref>

*;''Vapor Eagle 4'' : A more radical redesign, this variant actually drops the targeting computer and jump jets to mount three [[ER Small Laser]]s and four [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A pair of [[ATM 6]]s with four tons of ammunition provided it with a credible threat at all ranges. The high amounts of heat generated by this variant led designers to mount seventeen [[double heat sink]]s on the chassis.<ref name=TRO3055U-114/> BV (1.0) = 1,865; BV (2.0) = 2,069<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 195</ref>

*;''Vapor Eagle 5'' : This variant carries three Machine Guns in the left arm, three Medium Pulse Lasers in the right arm, supported by a Machine Gun in the left torso and a Medium Pulse Laser in the right torso. It also retains the Targeting Computer. Long range fire is provided by an [[LRM-20]] with an [[Artemis IV]] FCS. BV (2.0) = 2,572<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 26</ref>

*;''Vapor Eagle 6'' : This version keeps the arm weapons and targeting computer of the base model, but in place of the Large Pulse Laser are an [[Ultra AC/2]] in each side torso with a ton of ammunition for each cannon. BV (2.0) = 1,959<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 27</ref>

*;''Vapor Eagle 7'' : A complete redesign of the 'Mech, this model carries [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]] to reach speeds of 150 km/h briefly. This makes up for the fact that it can't jump. Each leg mounts a single [[A-Pod]], the left arm carries a [[Plasma Cannon]] with a ton of ammunition, and the right arm carries an [[ER PPC]]. Each side torso carries five [[Micro Pulse Laser]]s. All weapons are tied into the typical Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 2,876<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 28</ref>

==Apocryphal Configurations==
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These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''

*;VGL-RI "Rival" : A customized variant of the ''Vapor Eagle''. The ''Rival'' carries 3 [[Heavy Machine Guns|Heavy Machine Guns]] in its left arm, while a single [[ER PPC]] is mounted in the right arm. An [[ATM 9|ATM 9]] and three tons of ATM ammo is in the right torso mounted with [[MASC]].<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Vapor Eagle Page"</ref>

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==Design Quirks==
The ''Goshawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Goshawk Entry</ref>
* [[Nimble Jumper]]

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Goshawk II]]'' - A ten-ton lighter and faster version of the original, the ''Goshawk II'' was manufactured by Clan Snow Raven to bolster their forces after their move into the [[Outworlds Alliance]].

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Vapor Eagle (Goshawk) pilots]]''

==Notes==
* The ''Vapor Eagle''/''Goshawk'' as originally depicted in the original ''Technical Readout: 3055'' was constructed via [[Fractional Accounting]], allowing it to carry an extra half ton of armor, removed under the current construction system starting with ''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised''.
* In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''''Dunstadler'''''. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was translated to '''''Habicht'''''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Vapor Eagle (Goshawk).png|Original [[Unseen]] ''Vapor Eagle'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
Vapor Eagle RGilClan v09.png|''Vapor Eagle'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9|RG:ilClan v9]]''
3055U Vapor Eagle.jpg|''Vapor Eagle 3'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO;3055 Upgrade]]''
CCG Crusade Vapor Eagle.jpg|''Vapor Eagle'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
MWO_Vapor_Eagle.png|Model of ''Vapor Eagle'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
Clan Striker Star - Vapor Eagle.jpg|''Vapor Eagle'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Striker Star]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''


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