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Name/Model:         Panther IIC
Designer:           Trajan
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            35
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         3,210,210 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,611

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          175 Fusion
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    150 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 ER PPC
    1 ER Medium Laser
    1 Streak SRM 4
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The PNT-9R Panther has long been regarded as a mainstay unit among the forces
    
    of the Draconis Combine. Many fought during the Clan invasion, and some of
    
    these found their way into the forces of the Nova Cats and Smoke Jaguars. The
    
    Nova Cats, emulating their work with the Jenner, chose to upgrade and rebuild
    
    the Panther, making it into a premiere light attack unit, designated by DCMS
    
    intel as the Panther IIC.

Capabilities:
    The Panther IIC is an upgrade of the original Panther in just about every way.
    
    The Nova Cat scientists and techs started by stripping it down to the
    
    structure, studying the arrangement, and creating an Endosteel copy for the
    
    upgrade. They then installed a larger fusion plant, increasing the top speed
    
    of the Panther by over 20 kph, and extending its jump range to 150 meters. The
    
    original PPC was replaced with an extended range model of Clan design, and the
    
    SRM-4 launcher was upgraded to Streak technology. An ER Medium Laser was added
    
    as a second close in weapon. To protect the new Panther, 5.5 tons of
    
    ferro-fibrous armor were installed. While not maximum armor, it often proves
    
    to be more than enough, especially against Inner Sphere and second-line light
    
    and medium Mechs.
    
    

Deployment:
    All of the Nova Cats second-line forces field at least two Stars worth of this
    
    design. The addition of the Pack Hunter has given the Panther a boost in
    
    popularity; apparently the two designs work well together.
    
    

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.00                     
Engine:                                     175 Fusion                 7.00                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 5                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         13 [26]                   3.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  105                     5.50                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      11             15       
    Center Torso (rear):                               7       
    R/L Torso:                          8             10       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  5       
    R/L Arm:                            6             10       
    R/L Leg:                            8             12       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Jump Jet                                                  CT                1          0.50             
Streak SRM 4                                              CT                1          2.00             
ER Medium Laser                                           RT                1          1.00             
Streak SRM 4 (Ammo 25)                                    LT                1          1.00             
ER PPC                                                    RA                2          6.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RL                2          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LL                2          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 29
TP: BM,  SZ: 1,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"j
Damage: (S) 3 / (M) 3 / (L) 2,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 4,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: CASE
 
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