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−	The Hawk Moth II was originally conceived of by [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectible Miniatures]] game as a part of its Dominion expansion set. Visually different from its namesake, the figure was simply named the "MHI Hawk Moth". It would be used as a general Combat Vehicle for a number of Inner Sphere and Clan factions in the CGC game. The VTOL would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].	+	The Hawk Moth II was originally conceived of by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectible Miniatures]] game as a part of its Dominion expansion set. Visually different from its namesake, the figure was simply named the "MHI Hawk Moth". It would be used as a general Combat Vehicle for a number of Inner Sphere and Clan factions in the CGC game. The VTOL would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = HawkMothII.jpg|191px | name = Hawk Moth II Gunship | manufacturer = [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]] ---- [[Victory Conditions Industries]] | production year = 3112 | year reference = | Mission = Harassment <br/> Interdiction | Type = VTOL | cost = | mass = 25 | armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|StarSlab/7 Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] | heat sinks = 10 | engine = [[XL fusion engine|Michaelson 135 XL Fusion]] | comsys = [[Garret Supremesound]] | T&T = [[Garret D2j]] | speed = 183 | Crew = | armament = * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] * 2x [[SRM-6]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 928<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 12-13 & 65-67 Hawk Moth II Gunship - BV2 and Introduction.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6653/hawk-moth-ii-gunship-standard MUL Profile of Hawk Moth II Gunship (Standard) - BV2 & Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 335 Hawk Moth II Gunship - BV2.</ref> }} ==Description== The '''Hawk Moth II Gunship''' is a light-class [[Combat Vehicle]], originally produced in the early years of the [[thirty-second century]]. A design produced by a collaboration between Michaelson Heavy Industries of [[Terra]] and Victory Conditions Industries of [[Mizar]], the Hawk Moth II was created as a high-speed [[VTOL]]. The craft was intended to be the spiritual successor to Michaelson's original '''[[Hawk Moth]]''', produced in the [[thirty-first century]]. Unlike its predecessor however, the Hawk Moth II plays the role of a harasser and acts as a conventional interdiction aircraft used against ground forces. The Hawk Moth II would be sold to the major powers and mercenary forces of the [[Inner Sphere]], often placed in supporting roles within [[Combined Arms]] formations. Such craft have been deployed in planetary raids where at times, teamed up with other variants, a number of them undertook both scouting missions and the pursuit of fleeing combatants.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 12 Hawk Moth II - Background.</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== One of the few similarities the Hawk Moth II shares with its namesake is its speed. Powered by a 135-rated Michaelson extralight fusion engine, the VTOL can move at excess of 183 km/h. Combining this high speed with four tons of highly damage-resistant StarSlab/7 Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor, the craft can be guaranteed a chance to perform its role. The Hawk Moth II's weaponry is intended for intermediate and close range engagements. This light assortment consists of a pair of [[Chin Turret]]-mounted [[Diverse Optics]] Extended Range Medium Lasers and a pair of front-mounted [[Harpoon 6-tubed Short-Range Missile Launchers]]. Though the damage output from this arsenal is not incredible, it does give the Hawk Moth II respectable harassment capabilities, and is certainly adequate for a scouting role.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 12-13 & 65 Hawk Moth II - Stats.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 335 Hawk Moth II Gunship - Stats.</ref> ==Variants== *;Hawk Moth II Gunship (MML): A simple upgrade from the standard model, this version, introduced in [[3114]], drops both Harpoon 6-tubed SRM Launchers. Instead, this variant features a pair of [[MML 5|5-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers]] with two tons of ammunition. BV(2.0)=851<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 12, 66 Hawk Moth II - Hawk Moth II (MML).</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6697/hawk-moth-ii-gunship-mml MUL Profile of Hawk Moth II (MML) variant - BV2 & Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 335 Hawk Moth II (MML) - Stats BV2.</ref> *;Hawk Moth II Gunship (Sniper): Not a popular model among Hawk Moth II pilots, this version drops all of the original's weapons. In their place is a single [[HVAC 2|Class 2 Hyper-Velocity Autocannon]], provided with 30 rounds of ammunition. To assist the VTOL in attaining a position from which to snipe its targets, this variant of the Hawk Moth II is fitted with a [[VTOL Jet Booster]], which can briefly push the craft to speeds of 220 km/h. BV(2.0)=490<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 12, 67 Hawk Moth II - Hawk Moth II (Sniper).</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6698/hawk-moth-ii-gunship-sniper MUL Profile of Hawk Moth II (Sniper) - BV2 & Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 337 Hawk Moth II Gunship (Sniper) - Info.</ref> ==Design Quirks== The Hawk Moth II Gunship has the following [[Design Quirk]]: * [[VTOL Rotor Arrangement|Dual VTOL Rotor Arrangement]] ==Notes== The Hawk Moth II was originally conceived of by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectible Miniatures]] game as a part of its Dominion expansion set. Visually different from its namesake, the figure was simply named the "MHI Hawk Moth". It would be used as a general Combat Vehicle for a number of Inner Sphere and Clan factions in the CGC game. The VTOL would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' [[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:VTOLs]]

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