Type/Model:    Crab CRB-27-2
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3062
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, custom design

Mass:          50 tons
Chassis:       Hollis Mark 1A Standard
Power Plant:   250 Magna Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     5 Chilton 360 Standard Jump Jets
Jump Capacity: 150 meters
Armor Type:    StarSlab/6 Standard
Armament:      
  1 Lord's Light Particle Beam Weapon PPC
  1 Lushann Redbeam Large Laser
  2 Diverse Optics Type 2 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:  Alliance Defenders Limited
  Location:    Alpheratz / OA (ADL)
Communications System:  Garret Type 4
Targeting & Tracking System:  O/P 3000

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==Capabilities:==
     Soon after first delivery to the field, the Crab became synonomous with
easy maintenance, primarily due to the fact that most of its' systems had been
tried, tested, and refined to the point of near-perfection on other machines.
The same is true with the new Crabs being produced by Alliance.
     The electronic marvel that was the Dalban Series K communications network
has proved to be beyond Alliance's production capabilities, unfortunately. The
Garrett Type 4 array has proved almost as capable, but lacks the more advanced
functions like troop projections and satellite monitoring.
     Unlike the Crab variants that began to appear after the fall of the Star
League, this machine has suffered no loss of protection after switching from
advanced composite armor to standard. Its arms and legs are well protected and
even its weakest points can withstand a direct PPC blast without a breach.
     The 'Mech's weapons systems have recieved a reworking, correcting
problems voiced by pilots. A particle cannon has replaced the heavy laser in
the right arm, giving the vehicle a desperately needed long-range weapon.
Taking note of the tendency for pilot's to use the large claws the 'mech
carries for hands as large clubs, knocking the weapons housed inside
inoperable, the Alliance designers took the liberty to give the weapons an
armored supsension sleeve, much like that on the Kuritan Dragon, to deal with
the impacts of melee combat.
     The original Crab's secondary line of defense, a Ceres Arms laser cannon
backed with an Exostar laser, was often inadequate. While the Ceres Arms laser
was a good weapon, the Exostar was deemed a weapon of absolute last resort,
relegated to use against infantry and other soft targets. Both systems have
been replaced, with twin Diverse Optics Type 2 cannons. 
     The cockpit, well insulated against the heat of a light-class laser, now
heats up more severely, due to the increased heat of the bigger laser.
In a final effort of innovation, the Alliance design team was able to squeeze
in five Chilton 360 jump jets, greatly increasing the 'mechs maneuverability.

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Type/Model:    Crab CRB-27-2
Mass:          50 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  83 pts Standard               0      5.00
Engine:        250 Fusion                    6     12.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   5
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA    R: Sh+UA+LA       14       .00
Armor Factor:  160 pts Standard              0     10.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             16         20      
   Center Torso (Rear):                  9      
   L/R Side Torso:           12      16/16      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              7/7      
   L/R Arm:                   8      15/15      
   L/R Leg:                  12      23/23      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
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1 PPC                    RA     10           3      7.00
1 Large Laser            LA      8           2      5.00
1 Medium Laser           CT      3           1      1.00
1 Medium Laser           HD      3           1      1.00
5 Standard Jump Jets:                        5      2.50
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 CT)
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TOTALS:                         24          41     50.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          37       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,565,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      1,253
Cost per BV:       3,643.26
Weapon Value:      1,007 / 1,007 (Ratio = .80 / .80)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 18;  MRDmg = 11;  LRDmg = 3
BattleForce2:      MP: 5J,  Armor/Structure: 4/4
                   Damage PB/M/L: 3/2/1,  Overheat: 1
                   Class: MM;  Point Value: 13