Editing Stinger IIC

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image= Stinger IIC TROPrototypes.jpg
|name=''Stinger IIC''
|manufacturer=[[Alliance Defenders Limited]]<ref name=trop140>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 140</ref>
|production year=3085
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5135/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=Standard
|introduced=
|cost=2,195,040 [[C-Bill]]s
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=BattleMech
|mass=20
|chassis=[[Earthwerks STG-EG]] [[endo steel]]<ref name=trop140/>
|armor=[[Compound FM3 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=trop140/>
|engine= [[Nissan 120]]<ref name=trop140/>
|comsys= [[Garret T10B]]<ref name=trop140/>
|T&T= [[Tokasha B4 T&T]]<ref name=trop140/>
|heat sinks= 10 [[double heat sink]]s
|speed=97
|jumpjets=[[SR Starlifter 20]]<ref name=trop140/>
|armament=
* 2x [[Improved heavy medium laser]]s<ref name=trop140/>
* 1x [[AP Gauss rifle]]<ref name=trop140/>
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=730<ref name=trop141>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 141</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Stinger IIC''''' is a design that serves several purposes. When it was introduced, the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]] hadn't yet formally merged into the [[Raven Alliance]], and the two polities had lost a great deal of their reconnaissance capability due to ongoing struggles with the [[Draconis Combine]]. The ''Stinger IIC'' was introduced to address both issues: it serves as a symbol of the Alliance and Ravens joining forces, and it also serves to increase the reconnaissance capability of the new realm's military. The older ''Stingers'' produced by [[Alliance Defenders Limited]] were upgraded with Clan-spec equipment, allowing Clan warriors to use it without shame, and the Outworlds pilots gained a new [[BattleMech]].<ref name=trop140/>

Though the ''Stinger IIC'' has a relatively low ground speed by [[Jihad]]-era standards, it is still fast enough to act as a harasser unit as well as a recon platform. Its 180 meter jump range helps overcome the speed, as well as gives pilots the ability to easily escape difficult terrain. The upgraded armor protection is valued by those warriors used to the older ''[[Stinger]]'' as well, but this armor is still too light to allow the 'Mech to operate in a stand-up fight. Finally, an upgrade to [[double heat sink]]s keep the ''Stinger IIC'' cool.<ref name=trop140/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The basic ''Stinger IIC'' mounts a pair of [[Technology Rating|advanced]] [[improved heavy medium laser]]s. Though it has the same range as the standard [[medium laser]], the improved heavy model will inflict as much damage as a standard [[PPC]], and as such two of these weapons allow the ''Stinger IIC'' to inflict heavy damage on units that aren't expecting it. To maintain the anti-infantry capability offered by the original ''Stinger''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[machine gun]]s, the ''Stinger IIC'' carries an [[AP Gauss rifle]] in the right arm, with a full ton of ammunition.<ref name=trop140/>

==Variants==
*; ''Stinger IIC'' 2 : This variant uses a smaller engine and removes the [[AP Gauss rifle]] of the original version. It uses the freed weight to carry an [[improved heavy large laser]]. This makes overheating a problem, but the variant functions well as a hit and run raider provided the additional stress is managed well.<ref name=trop140/>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Stinger IIC'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:
* [[Combat Computer]]
* [[Cramped Cockpit]]
* [[Difficult Ejection]]

==Related Designs==
''[[Stinger]]'' - This mech was created by Clan Snow Raven as a IIC refit in order to improve the aging mech and promote unity with the Outworlds Alliance.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''

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