Shadow Cat
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| Shadow Cat | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Barcella Beta |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 11,785,510 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Type 79-45 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | RFUM 270 XL |
| Speed | 97 km/h (130 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | Model KY Boosters |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 2,057 |
Description
The Shadow Cat was first encountered by Inner Sphere forces at the Battle of Luthien. They were subsequently used during the Battle of Tukayyid. The OmniMech was developed by Clan Nova Cat to replace the Ice Ferret in the early 31st century. Use of the Shadow Cat has spread to other Clans since its introduction, and it continues to be produced by the Nova Cats well into the Dark Age period.
This expensive OmniMech makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an Endo Steel internal structure, an XL Engine, and seven tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. All of these together allow the Shadow Cat to employ more pod space than the Ice Ferret at the expense of speed. To counteract this, the base chassis employs enough jump jets to vault up to 180 meters in a single bound and Myomer Accelerated Signal Circuitry that enables it to move up to 130 km/h in bursts.
Armament
The primary configuration of the Shadow Cat wields a Gauss Rifle allowing it to handily defeat smaller opponents, often before they can get within range. A pair of smaller ER Medium Lasers back up the rifle, together able to deal almost as much damage as the gauss rifle can. An Active Probe gives the Shadow Cat the ability to detect hidden units, making it a capable scout.
Variants
- Alt. Config. A - The first alternate configuration is also potent at long range, but it uses a pair of ER Large Lasers to gain that potency. It retains the Active Probe of the prime, but uses a Streak SRM-6 for backup. It also utilizes three extra double heat sinks to keep heat levels comfortable. BV (1.0) = 1,972
- Alt. Config. B - This variant is also a fusion of long-range weaponry with a scouting system. This configuration adds a pair of Artemis IV-guided LRM 15s to the Active Probe. It also has a pair of ER Medium Lasers for backup, though it adds an ECM Suite to the electronics package. BV (1.0) = 2,123
- Alt. Config. C - A more recent variant, the Shadow Cat C marries a pair of ATM 6s to three ER Medium Lasers. It mounts enough ammunition to make use of the flexibility of the Advanced Tactical Missile System. A Narc Missile Beacon helps Starmates' missiles target an enemy unit. BV (1.0) = 1,817
- Alt. Config. H - This configuration makes its presence known at long range through the use of an LRM-20 that gets help from an Artemis IV FCS. A Targeting Computer-assisted Heavy Large Laser packs a wallop, though four extra double heat sinks are used to keep heat in check. BV (1.0) = 1,980
- Dark Age Shadow Cat - Barring some cosmetic differences, the Dark Age era Shadow Cat has little functional difference from the original.
Related Mechs
- Shadow Cat II - The Shadow Cat II is a heavier, non-Omni variant of the Shadow Cat developed by Clan Jade Falcon.