Thane 3a

Mass: 90 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 3114
Cost: 26,816,980 C-Bills
Battle Value: 3,038

Chassis: Bergan TH Type I Endo-Composite
Power Plant: Alshain Type XX 360 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Compound Gamma FL Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  HAG-30
    1  LRM-15
    2  Medium Pulse Lasers
    1  Angel ECM
    1  Active Probe
Manufacturer: Alshain Weapons
    Primary Factory: Alshain
Communications System: Garret L24 with Angel ECM Suite
Targeting and Tracking System: RC Instatrac Mark XVIII with Active Probe

Overview:
The Second Combine-Dominion War saw the value of the Bruin, both tactically and
psychologically, but resurgent elements of the Rasalhague population in the
Dominion demanded an assault mech that appealed to their own culture, rather
than that of the Bears. Although hesitant to begin work on a new series of
Battlemech in the same weight range, experiments were proceeding apace to
develop the Dominion's Ferro Lamellor copy. Using that as a justification, the
Thane was born.


Capabilities:
Built using an endo composite skeleton, the Thane devotes significant tonnage
to the Ferro Lamellor armor which jumpstarted the design, giving it superb
protection from weapons fire with the new armor composite. To facilitate an
acceptable weapons load, the Polaris uses an XL fusion engine, allowing it to
move at a top speed of 64 kph and mount significant weaponry.
Although a brand new BattleMech, parts and materials shortages lead to the new
Thane being armed with weapons from a variety of sources. It's primary weapon
is a Gauss Rifle, taken from stocks used to arm the Bruin, which is supported
by a pair of ER Large Lasers, sourced from the Ursus II. Next, a brace of three
ER Medium Lasers, also from the Bruin, are mounted in the torso. For missile
support, the Thane is armed with a Ghost Bear copy of the ATM-6, produced by
Alshain Weapons as a next generation weapons project.


Deployment:
Since the start of Thane production in 3114, it has been built in small
numbers, only a star's worth a year, though the versatility of the design has
won it praise from the second line units that the Thane generally serves in.
In 3126, the Thane proved it could hold it's own when an unknown pirate force
using a number of Clan BattleMechs struck Richmond, attempting to destroy the
Dominion forces on world. Star Commander Hollis, in charge of a training unit
on the planet, attacked the Pirates, who were in the process of routing a mixed
vehicle and infantry star. Star Commander Hollis challenged the leader of the
pirates to a duel, noting the enemy's use of an LB-20 cannon. The Pirate leader
accepted, and a short, but furious exchange occurred. Hollis' mech shrugged off
the cluster munitions of the enemy machine, and pounded the Pirate to scrap.
The remaining pirates managed to flee the system before the Dominion forces
could regroup, leaving a number of questions behind.


Variants:
Though the Thane has been in service for almost forty years, only one other
variant has been developed. The Polaris 2 trades out all but the electronics
and Gauss Rifle, and removes half a ton of armor for a Large Pulse Laser, two
Medium Pulse Lasers and an ATM-9.


Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:
Star Captain Hollis: Though Hollis has never received a front line posting, his
enthusiasm and dedication for the defense of the Periphery border of the
Dominion is undiminished. Though he is solahma age, the Star Captain continues
to serve, training the next generation of pilots for service in the Ghost Bear
Dominion.


Additional:
Quirks: Command BattleMech, Rumble Seat, Improved Sensors.


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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Composite               138 points                7.00
    Internal Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             360                      16.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Ferro-Lamellor               AV - 279                 20.00
    Armor Locations: 1 LT, 3 RT, 4 LA, 2 LL, 2 RL
    CASE Locations: LT, RA                                                 0.00
    CASE II Locations: 1 LT, 1 RA                                          1.00

                                                      Internal       Armor
                                                      Structure      Factor
                                                Head     3            9
                                        Center Torso     29           44
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  14
                                           L/R Torso     19           29
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  9
                                             L/R Arm     15           30
                                             L/R Leg     19           38

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass
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HAG-30                                       RA        6         8        13.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                        RT        8         2         4.00
LRM-15                                       LT        5         2         3.50
Angel ECM                                    CT        0         2         2.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@HAG-30 (12)                                 RT        -         3         3.00
@LRM-15 (16)                                 LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 4

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     11    Points: 30
4          6       6       4       0      4     0   Structure:  2
Special Abilities: AECM, PRB, RCN, CASEII, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1, FLK 2/2/2