Shamash
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| Shamash Reconnaissance Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | York Vehicle Y2 Facility |
| Mission | Reconnaisance/Spotter |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 223,301 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 11 |
| Armor | Compound JX2 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 60 |
| Speed | 216 km/h |
| Crew | 1 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 408 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The Shamash Reconnaissance Vehicle began production by Clan Blood Spirit in the late 29th century following the declining fortunes of that Clan as a cheaper replacement for the Asshur. The Shamash is faster and cheaper, weighing in at almost half of the Asshur, while the 60-rated fusion engine can propel it up to 216 km/h. Interestingly, the small size of the Shamash was also an advantage as it requires only one crew member to operate. This enables a quick response time, but, perhaps more importantly, this allows the Shamash's pilot to claim solo glory in the same manner as a MechWarrior.
Armament
The Shamash carries four Series 1 ER Small Lasers, some of the smallest weapons available to the Clans at the time. Nonetheless, the concentrated firepower of all four is still threatening to a BattleMech. These lasers are also mounted in a turret, giving them the maximum possible field of fire.
References
- Combat Operations, pg. 110
- Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 34-35