Editing Men Shen

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = MenShen.jpg
|name = ''Men Shen''
|manufacturer = [[Hellespont Industries|Hellespont Industrials]]<ref name=TRJp114f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 114–115: "MS1-O Men Shen"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 -->
|production year = 3060
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = MS1-O<ref name=TRJp114f />
|cost = 16,628,593 [[C-bill]]s 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = OmniMech
|mass = 55
|chassis = [[Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|armor = [[Hellespont Industries Series 9]]
|engine = [[330 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|comsys = Unknown <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|T&T = [[Beagle Active Probe]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|speed with MASC = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
|armament = 
Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRJp114f /> -->
* 4x [[medium pulse laser]]
* 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV]]
|BV (1.0) = 1,199<ref name=COp122>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 159</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 1,550<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 147</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Men Shen''''' is the first [[OmniMech]] to come from the [[Capellan Confederation]], and it borrows heavily from the ''[[Raven]]'' [[BattleMech]] for its basic design concept. <ref name=TRO3060p102/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Men Shen'' is built on a lightweight [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a vulnerable, but light, 330-rated [[XL engine]] that gives it a running speed of 97.2 km/h, which is augmented by a [[MASC]] system that allows the 'Mech to be pushed up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The ''Men Shen'' is sheathed in 11 tons of armor, giving it a respectable amount of protection, and mounts a fixed [[Beagle active probe]] on its base chassis, allowing it to serve in a recon role regardless of its configuration. For additional weapons and equipment the ''Men Shen'' has 17 tons of free [[pod space]].<ref name=TRO3060p102/>

In its Primary configuration the ''Men Shen'' is a powerful close combat 'Mech and is capable of providing indirect fire support to friendly units. For close-range combat, the primary configuration has four highly accurate [[medium pulse laser]]s. To provide both direct and indirect long range fire support, the primary configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[LRM-15]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRO3060p102/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : A versatile configuration, the A configuration has an [[LB 10-X autocannon]] that allows it to fire both standard and cluster ammunition. For close combat, the A configuration has three [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator allowing the 'Mech to call in friendly artillery fire on a target.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,232<ref name=COp122/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 160</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 148</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : Intended to act as a long range sniper, the B configuration of the ''Men Shen'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of [[LB 2-X autocannon]]s that allow it to fire either standard and cluster ammunition as well as act as an anti-aircraft 'Mech. For close combat, the B configuration has four [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,128<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,484<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 149</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration C : A close combat machine, the C configuration carries two highly accurate [[large pulse laser]]s as its primary weapons, backed up by an [[ER small laser]]. To handle the 'Mech's heat load, the C configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]] as well as an [[ECM Suite]] to protect against enemy electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,151<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,435<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 150</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration D : Intended for both long range and close combat, the D configuration of the ''Men Shen'' has an [[ER PPC]] to provide long range firepower. When it closes with an enemy, it can bring its two [[SRM-4]] launchers and two [[medium pulse laser]]s to bear. For added heat dissipation, the D configuration has an additional [[double heat sink]].<ref name=TRJp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,157<ref name=COp122/>, BV (2.0) = 1,581<ref name=TRJp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration E : Developed during the [[Jihad]], this configuration was developed for anti-infantry missions.  For this role, the ''Men Shen'' E was equipped with a [[Machine Gun Array]] in each arm, each of which were given four [[light machine gun]]s with one ton of ammunition to share. For its heavier weapons, it been given a [[plasma rifle]] with two tons of ammunition and two [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 152 - E Configuration from RS3060u.</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration F : The second configuration conceived during the Jihad, this in role of a brawler. The 'Mech receives a [[snub-nose PPC]] in each arm linked to a [[targeting computer]]; the 'Mech equipment also includes [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. BV (2.0) = 1,648<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 153 - 2nd Jihad variant developed during the Jihad for the Men Shen.</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration G : This [[Dark Age]] configuration carries a [[TSEMP cannon]], two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and two [[medium X-Pulse laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,267<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 131</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration U : This configuration carries a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[ER medium laser]], and a pair of [[SRT-4]]s, and also keeps the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] of the other version. To allow it to move quickly underwater it carries six [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,725<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 84</ref>

===Custom Variants/Configurations===
*; ''Men Shen'' Li : Used by Li Hark of Youling Zanshi, this is a standard ''Men Shen'' that has improved communications and improved sensors. Unfortunately it also has exposed actuators and is [[hard to pilot.<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 5</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,550<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 20</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Men Shen'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Men Shen Entry.</ref>
* [[Improved Communications]] 
* [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]]
* [[Exposed Actuators]]

The ''Men Shen'' Li variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Men Shen Entry.</ref>
* [[Improved Communications]] 
* [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]]
* [[Exposed Actuators]]
* [[Hard to Pilot]]

==Notable pilots== 
* [[Samuel Peterson]]: A lieutenant in a lance of pro-Davion defenders on [[New Syrtis]], Peterson piloted a ''Men Shen'' captured from Capellan troops.  He was killed at the controls of this 'Mech in the initial stages of a Loyalist assault on [[New Syrtis]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref name=ACtA017>''Imminent Crisis'' p. 136</ref>.

==Related BattleMechs==
* '''''[[Raven]]''''' - The ''Men Shen'', the first Capellan-constructed OmniMech, was based on the cutting edge ''Raven'' BattleMech<ref name=TRO3060p102>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 102, "Men Shen Profile"</ref>.

==Notes==
* The ''Men Shen'' is named after ''[[w:menshen|menshen]]'', divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions.

==Gallery==
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File:MenShen.jpg|Original ''Men Shen'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
*''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]''
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Imminent Crisis]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''

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