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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
| image        = Arctic Cheetah RGilClan v21.png
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| image        = Hankyu_3058U.png
| name        = ''Arctic Cheetah''
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| name        = Arctic Cheetah
| manufacturer =  
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| manufacturer = [[Foster Mechworks Facility Beta]]<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/>
[[Foster MechWorks Facility Beta]]<ref name=TRCIp16f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 16–17: "Hankyu"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U -->
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|production year=3037
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[[Mualang Alpha]]<ref name=RGIC21p12/>
 
| production year=3037
 
 
|year reference=<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1384/hankyu-arctic-cheetah-prime ''MUL online date for'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1384/hankyu-arctic-cheetah-prime ''MUL online date for'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
|model         = Prime<ref name=TRCIp16f />
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|model=Prime
 
| class        = Light
 
| class        = Light
| cost= 7,257,737 [[C-bill]]s
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| cost= 7,257,737 C-bills
 
|Tech Base=[[Clan]]
 
|Tech Base=[[Clan]]
 
|mech type=OmniMech
 
|mech type=OmniMech
 
| mass        = 30
 
| mass        = 30
| chassis      = [[Hellion Light Endo Steel V3]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| chassis      = Hellion Light [[Endo Steel]] V3
| armor        = [[Compound Beta Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| armor        = Compound Beta [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
| engine      = [[Warrior 240 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| engine      = [[Warrior 240 XL]]
| comsys      = [[HCFA 3001 5.7]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| comsys      = [[HCFA 3001 5.7]]
| T&T          = [[HCFA 3005 4.3]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| T&T          = [[HCFA 3005 4.3]]
| heat sinks  = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| heat sinks  = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
| speed        = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| speed        = 130
| jumpjets    = [[Foster Ocelot Mrk. VIII]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| jumpjets    = Foster Ocelot Mrk. VIII
| armament    = Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp16f /> -->
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| armament    = Primary Configuration
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]
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* 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
* 2x [[LRM-5]]
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* 2x [[LRM-5]]s
* 1x [[flamer]]
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* 1x [[Flamer]]
 
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]
 
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]
 
| BV (1.0)    = 1,313<ref name=TRO3058U164-165>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 164-165, "Hankyu Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 151</ref>
 
| BV (1.0)    = 1,313<ref name=TRO3058U164-165>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 164-165, "Hankyu Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 151</ref>
| BV (2.0)    = 1,334<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 105</ref>  
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| BV (2.0)    = 1,334<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 105</ref>  
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Arctic Cheetah''''' was originally designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] to replace the ''[[Mist Lynx]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Shortly after they began production in [[3037]], [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Battle of Foster (3037)|conquered]] the factory on [[Foster]] that produced the design, enabling the Jaguars to replace their ''[[Mist Lynx]]'' 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058p160f/><ref name="TRO:CIp12"/> The design was first encountered by [[Draconis Combine]] forces during the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], leading Inner Sphere analysts to initially speculate that the ''Arctic Cheetah'' was a Clan Smoke Jaguar creation, and was given the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|reporting name]]  '''''Hankyu''''' (Short Bow, in japanese), for its long range missile weaponry.<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058p160f>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 160–161: "Hankyu"</ref> <ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 76</ref> The Ice Hellions subsequently recovered or recaptured [[Foster MechWorks Facility Beta]], but by that point, the majority of the Ice Hellion [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] preferred the ''[[Hellion]]'' OmniMech.<ref name="TRO:CIp12">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 12: "Fire Falcon"</ref>
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The '''''Arctic Cheetah''''' was originally designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] to replace the ''[[Mist Lynx]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Shortly after they began production in [[3037]], [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] conquered the factory on [[Foster]] that produced the design, enabling the Jaguars to replace their ''Mist Lynx'' 'Mechs. The design was dubbed the '''''Hankyu''''' (Japanese for [[Hankyu (Bow)|"short bow"]]) by the [[Draconis Combine]] forces that first encountered it during the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]].<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 160-161, "Hankyu"</ref>
  
While proving to be at least equally capable as, if not better than, the ''Mist Lynx'', the ''Arctic Cheetah'' did not initially see use in other Clans. [[Clan Diamond Shark]] did adopt the design, ensuring that it would outlast its creators, and at least one ''Arctic Cheetah'' was used by a [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] MechWarrior. [[Clan Nova Cat]] also produced the ''Arctic Cheetah'' at the [[Mualang Alpha]] facility on [[Coudoux]] before [[Draconis Combine Civil War|that Clan's annihilation]]. Afterwards Clan Sea Fox aided the Combine in operating the facility in exchange for some of its output.<ref name=RGIC21p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 12</ref>
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The ''Arctic Cheetah'' uses all the weight-saving materials that were available to the [[Clans]] in the 3030s: an [[Endo Steel]] structure, an [[XL Engine]], and four tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. It maintains enough [[jump jet]]s in the base chassis to leap up to one hundred eighty meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058/>
 
 
As a result, the ''Arctic Cheetah'' had been used by three [[Trial of Absorption|absorbed]] or [[Trial of Annihilation|annihilated]] Clans by the mid-[[thirty-second century]], and had seen combat on battlefields as far apart as [[Marik]] in [[3137]] and on [[Irece]] in [[3142]], where ironically it was used by [[DCMS]] forces [[Battle of Irece (3142)|against]] Clan Nova Cat.<ref name=RGIC21p12/>
 
 
 
The ''Arctic Cheetah'' uses all the weight-saving materials that were available to the [[Clans]] in the 3030s: an [[endo steel]] structure, an [[XL engine]], and four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. It maintains enough [[jump jet]]s in the base chassis to leap up to 180 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058p160f/>
 
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Every variant of the ''Arctic Cheetah'' mounts a modular [[flamer]] somewhere on the 'Mech as an anti-[[infantry]] weapon. The most common configuration to [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] uses a pair of [[LRM-5]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s, which enable it to provide long range fire support in light formations, as well as defend itself if an enemy closes. The Primary configuration is a very capable scout as well, due to the [[active probe]], [[ECM suite]], and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] that it carries.<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058p160f/>
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Every variant of the ''Arctic Cheetah'' mounts a modular Flamer somewhere on the 'Mech for anti-[[infantry]] work. The most common configuration to [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] uses a pair of [[LRM-5]]s and [[ER Medium Laser]]s, enabling it to excel in medium-range work. The primary configuration is also an incredible scout, mounting an [[Active Probe]], [[ECM Suite]], and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]].<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref name=TRO3058/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; Alternate Configuration A : The most popular configuration in [[Clan Steel Viper]] adds a [[small pulse laser]] and a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]]s to the [[flamer]].<ref name=TRCIp16f /> BV (1.0) = 1,148;<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 152</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,117<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 106</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : The most popular variant in [[Clan Steel Viper]] adds a [[Small Pulse Laser]] and a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]]s to the [[Flamer]]. BV (1.0) = 1,148<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 152</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 106</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : Appealing to patient warriors, the B configuration uses an [[LB 2-X AC]], a [[medium pulse laser]], an [[ER medium laser]], and a [[flamer]].<ref name=TRCIp16f /> BV (1.0) = 1,094;<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 153</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,076<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 107</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : Appealing to patient warriors, the bravo configuration uses an [[LB 2-X AC]], a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and an ER Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,094<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 153</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,076<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 107</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : This configuration excels in urban combat and scouting thanks to its [[active probe]]. A hunter-killer, the C makes use of four [[ER medium laser]]s and a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s, in addition to the standard [[flamer]].<ref name=TRCIp16f /> BV (1.0) = 1,627;<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 154</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,840<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 108</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : This variant excels in urban combat and scouting thanks to its Active Probe. This hunter-killer makes use of four ER Medium Lasers and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers in addition to the standard Flamer. BV (1.0) = 1,627<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 154</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,840<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 108</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : A capable long-range missile boat, configuration D mounts a pair of [[LRM-10]]s in each arm with a [[flamer]] mounted in the right torso. BV (1.0) = 1,295;<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/> BV (2.0) = 1,080<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 109</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. D : A capable long-range missile boat, configuration ''D'' mounts a pair of [[LRM-10]]s in each arm with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and a [[Flamer]] mounted in the Left Torso. BV (1.0) = 1,295<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/>, BV (2.0) = 1,080<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 109</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : Designed for anti-infantry work, this configuration carries two [[Machine Gun Array]]s populated with three [[light machine gun]]s each as its primary weaponry. These are backed up by a single [[flamer]], and [[battle armor]] troops are threatened by the twin [[B-Pod]]s mounted on the torso. For harder targets, it carries two [[medium pulse laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 110</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. E : Configured for anti-infantry work, this variant carries two [[Machine Gun Array]]s populated with three [[Light Machine Gun]]s each as its primary weaponry. These are backed up by a single [[Flamer]], and battle armor troops are threatened by the twin [[B-Pod]]s mounted on the torso. For harder targets, it carries two Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 110</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : This configuration is equipped with two [[Streak LRM-5]] launchers and two [[improved heavy medium laser]]s. It also carries a [[light TAG]] and a [[Watchdog CEWS]]. BV (2.0) = 1,394<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 82</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. F : This configuration is equipped with two [[Streak LRM-5]] launchers and two [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s. It also carries a [[Light TAG]] and a [[Watchdog CEWS]]. BV (2.0) = 1,394<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 82</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration H : This configuration uses a [[heavy medium laser]] a pair of [[heavy small laser]]s, and a flamer for short-range firepower. For long range, it has an [[ER large laser]]. Three additional [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels in check.<ref name=TRCIp16f /> BV (1.0) = 1,148;<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 156</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 43</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,264<ref name=TRCIp16f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 111</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. H : This variant uses a [[Heavy Medium Laser]] and a pair of [[Heavy Small Laser]]s for short-range firepower. For long range, it has an [[ER Large Laser]]. Three additional [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels in check. BV (1.0) = 1,148<ref name=TRO3058U164-165/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 156</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 43</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,264<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 111</ref>
  
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*; ACH-SH ''Shard'' : A customized variant of the ''Arctic Cheetah'' piloted by [[Eva Hordwon]], the ''Shard'' carries two [[ER medium laser]]s in each arm, supported by twin [[heavy machine gun]]s in the right torso and a left torso-mounted [[Streak SRM-4]]. A single ton of Streak missiles and a ton and a half of HMG ammo give the ''Shard'' good endurance.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes II Sale Page"</ref>
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*;ACH-SH ''Shard'' : A customized variant of the ''Arctic Cheetah'' piloted by [[Eva Hordwon]], the ''Shard'' carries two ER Medium Lasers in each arm, supported by twin [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s in the right torso and a left torso-mounted [[Streak SRM-4]]. A single ton of Streak missiles and a ton and a half of HMG ammo give the ''Shard'' good endurance.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes II Sale Page"</ref>
 
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
 
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Hankyu'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hankyu Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Protected Actuators]]
 
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See [[:Category:Notable Arctic Cheetah (Hankyu) Pilots]]''
 
 
==Notes==
 
* Hankyu is Japanese for [[Hankyu (Bow)|"short bow"]].
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Hankyu InvClans.png|Original appearance of the ''Hankyu'' from ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
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Image:CCG Crusade Hankyu C.jpg|''Hankyu C'' in combat
Hankyu 3058U.png|Original ''Arctic Cheetah'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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Image:CCG Crusade Hankyu Prime.jpg|''Hankyu Prime'' in battle
Arctic Cheetah RGilClan v21.png|''Arctic Cheetah'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21|RG:iClan v21]]''
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Image:MWO Arctic Cheetah.png|[[MechWarrior Online]] art of the ''Arctic Cheetah''
CCG Crusade Hankyu Prime.jpg|''Arctic Cheetah'' Prime in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
CCG Crusade Hankyu C.jpg|''Arctic Cheetah'' C in combat from ''CCG''
 
MWO Arctic Cheetah.png|Model of ''Arctic Cheetah'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
 
Clan Support Star - Arctic Cheetah.jpg|''Arctic Cheetah'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Support Star]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
*[https://mwomercs.com/clan-heroes-two ''MechWarrior Online Clan Heroes II'' Sale Page]
 
*[https://mwomercs.com/clan-heroes-two ''MechWarrior Online Clan Heroes II'' Sale Page]
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
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*''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]''
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Clan Invasion]]''
 
 
 
  
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