Editing Crimson Hawk

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
| image        = Crimsonhawk.PNG
| name         = ''Crimson Hawk''
| manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]]
|production year=3071
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/721/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost= 3,134,167 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=BattleMech
| mass         = 25
| chassis      = [[York II XT]]
| armor        = [[Compound 6A]] [[ferro-fibrous]]
| engine       = [[125 York]] [[XL engine]]
| comsys       = [[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]]
| T&T          = [[Multi-Spread 9]]
| heat sinks   = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
| speed        = 86
| jumpjets     = [[Clan Series Type 1 Light]]
| armament     = 2x [[ER large laser]]
| BV (1.0)     = ??
| BV (2.0)     = 1,285<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 135, "Crimson Hawk"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 255</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Crimson Hawk''''' was originally developed by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] in [[3069]] as a light strike 'Mech. [[Clan Diamond Shark]] became aware of the prototype model and won a [[Trial of Possession]] for it, developing the ''Crimson Hawk'' into its production form. Much of its mass is geared towards armor and firepower rather than speed, as it was intended for difficult terrain and swarm tactics.<ref name=TRO134>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 134-135, "Crimson Hawk"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Crimson Hawk'' is armed with a [[Series 7K]] and a [[Series 7J]] pair of [[ER large laser]]s that allow it to snipe at an enemy from long range. Utilizing its [[jump jet]]s allows the 'Mech to leap up to 150 meters, keeping the enemy at distance or to attain an advantageous firing position.<ref name=TRO134 />

==Variants==
*; Crimson Hawk 2 : Some Clan Blood Spirit variations mounted two [[Heavy_Large_Laser#Series_4D-2|Series 4D-2]] [[heavy large laser]]s for more firepower at the expense of range and some accuracy.<ref name=TRO134 /> BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 110</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 256</ref>

*; Crimson Hawk 3 : A variant that was being tested by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] in [[3075]], it upgrades the chassis to [[endo steel]] while the [[Series 7K]] [[ER large laser]] is downgraded to a [[Series 3K]] [[ER medium laser]]. This makes room for [[improved jump jet]]s, allowing the 'Mech to vault farther and making it more heat-efficient.<ref name=TRO134 /> BV (2.0) = 1,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 111</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 257</ref>

*; Crimson Hawk 4 : This variant of the ''Crimson Hawk'' carries an advanced [[targeting computer]] to support the [[ER large laser]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s it carries. It is also equipped with a [[heavy flamer]]. Its jump range has been reduced to 90 meters. BV (2.0) = 1,372<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Crimson Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Crimson Hawk Entry.</ref>
* [[Protected Actuators]] 

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Crimson Hawk Pilots]]''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Crimsonhawk.PNG|''Crimson Hawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
Crimson Hawk FFE.png|Original ''Crimson Hawk'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|MWDA FFE]]'' dossiers
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_3.pdf MechWarrior: Dark Age Republic of the Sphere dossier of Katsu Moriyama]
* [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_37.pdf MechWarrior: Dark Age Spirit Cat dossier of  Liz Nostra]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''

[[Category:Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs]]
[[Category:Clan Diamond Shark BattleMechs]]
[[Category:Clan Sea Fox BattleMechs]]