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Line 25: It should be noted that these LAMs are typically somewhat heavier than the BattleMechs they are based on (by 5 tons in the case of the ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'', and by 10 tons otherwise). Although some components from the 'Mechs may have been used, the LAMs are entirely different machines and look distinctively different from their respective conceptual parent designs. In that respect, their names are somewhat misleading. It should be noted that these LAMs are typically somewhat heavier than the BattleMechs they are based on (by 5 tons in the case of the ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'', and by 10 tons otherwise). Although some components from the 'Mechs may have been used, the LAMs are entirely different machines and look distinctively different from their respective conceptual parent designs. In that respect, their names are somewhat misleading. − The progenitor for all LAMs was the ''[[Shadow Hawk LAM]]'', a 55 ton variant that featured only two modes instead of the three that later LAMs had. Though it paved the way for later LAMs, the ''Shadow Hawk'' LAM never made it out of the prototype stage and was canceled by the [[SLDF]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290</ref> Similarly, the remains of a long-forgotten ''[[Scorpion LAM]]'' project were discovered in a bunker on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3065]], where prototypes were found, but since the project was regarded as "unworkable" and abandoned, it is extremely unlikely that these prototypes were functional LAMs. Another failed prototype was [[Bergan Industries]]' 65-ton ''[[Champion LAM]]'', which, while capable in both fighter and 'Mech modes, demonstrated several dangerous flaws and poor performance that led to the project's cancelation.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 6: "CPN-1X1 ''Champion LAM'' profile"</ref> The last known Star League era LAM was the ''[[Screamer]]'', built under the orders of the Usurper [[Stefan Amaris]] during his desperate attempts to resist the vengeful SLDF. Only a single prototype of the 55-ton ''Screamer'' was constructed, its pilot crashing mid-conversion in Europe during [[Operation LIBERATION]].<ref name=XTROG-5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 5: "SCR-1X-LAM Screamer LAM"</ref> + The progenitor for all LAMs was the ''[[Shadow Hawk LAM]]'', a 55 ton variant that featured only two modes instead of the three that later LAMs had. Though it paved the way for later LAMs, the ''Shadow Hawk'' LAM never made it out of the prototype stage and was canceled by the [[SLDF]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290</ref> Similarly, the remains of a long-forgotten ''[[Scorpion LAM]]'' project were discovered in a bunker on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3065]]. Here prototypes were found, but since the project was regarded as "unworkable" and abandoned it is extremely unlikely that these prototypes were functional LAMs. Another failed prototype was [[Bergan Industries]]' 65-ton ''[[Champion LAM]]'', which, while capable in both fighter and 'Mech modes, demonstrated several dangerous flaws and poor performance that led to the project's cancelation.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 6: "CPN-1X1 ''Champion LAM'' profile"</ref> The last known Star League era LAM was the ''[[Screamer]]'', built under the orders of the Usurper [[Stefan Amaris]] during his desperate attempts to resist the vengeful SLDF. Only a single prototype of the 55-ton ''Screamer'' was constructed, its pilot crashing mid-conversion in Europe during [[Operation LIBERATION]].<ref name=XTROG-5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 5: "SCR-1X-LAM Screamer LAM"</ref> ===Clan LAMs=== ===Clan LAMs===
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It should be noted that these LAMs are typically somewhat heavier than the BattleMechs they are based on (by 5 tons in the case of the ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'', and by 10 tons otherwise). Although some components from the 'Mechs may have been used, the LAMs are entirely different machines and look distinctively different from their respective conceptual parent designs. In that respect, their names are somewhat misleading. | It should be noted that these LAMs are typically somewhat heavier than the BattleMechs they are based on (by 5 tons in the case of the ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'', and by 10 tons otherwise). Although some components from the 'Mechs may have been used, the LAMs are entirely different machines and look distinctively different from their respective conceptual parent designs. In that respect, their names are somewhat misleading. | ||
| − | The progenitor for all LAMs was the ''[[Shadow Hawk LAM]]'', a 55 ton variant that featured only two modes instead of the three that later LAMs had. Though it paved the way for later LAMs, the ''Shadow Hawk'' LAM never made it out of the prototype stage and was canceled by the [[SLDF]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290</ref> Similarly, the remains of a long-forgotten ''[[Scorpion LAM]]'' project were discovered in a bunker on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3065]] | + | The progenitor for all LAMs was the ''[[Shadow Hawk LAM]]'', a 55 ton variant that featured only two modes instead of the three that later LAMs had. Though it paved the way for later LAMs, the ''Shadow Hawk'' LAM never made it out of the prototype stage and was canceled by the [[SLDF]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290</ref> Similarly, the remains of a long-forgotten ''[[Scorpion LAM]]'' project were discovered in a bunker on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3065]]. Here prototypes were found, but since the project was regarded as "unworkable" and abandoned it is extremely unlikely that these prototypes were functional LAMs. Another failed prototype was [[Bergan Industries]]' 65-ton ''[[Champion LAM]]'', which, while capable in both fighter and 'Mech modes, demonstrated several dangerous flaws and poor performance that led to the project's cancelation.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 6: "CPN-1X1 ''Champion LAM'' profile"</ref> The last known Star League era LAM was the ''[[Screamer]]'', built under the orders of the Usurper [[Stefan Amaris]] during his desperate attempts to resist the vengeful SLDF. Only a single prototype of the 55-ton ''Screamer'' was constructed, its pilot crashing mid-conversion in Europe during [[Operation LIBERATION]].<ref name=XTROG-5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 5: "SCR-1X-LAM Screamer LAM"</ref> |
===Clan LAMs=== | ===Clan LAMs=== | ||