Editing Snake

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = 3055u_Snake.jpg
|name = ''Snake''
|manufacturer = [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRJp92f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 92–93: "SNK-1V Snake"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
|production year = 3053
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2974/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = SNK-1V<ref name=TRJp92f />
|cost = 7,305,970 C-bills 
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 45
|chassis = [[Ceresplex IV]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|armor = [[Starshield]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|engine = [[VOX 225 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|comsys = [[CeresCom Model 21-Rs]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|T&T = [[Dwyerson Mark XII]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|jumpjets = [[Anderson Propulsion 30]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp92f /> -->
*1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]
*3x [[Streak SRM-2]]
|BV (1.0) = 910<ref name=TR3055Up34f>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 34–35: "SNK-1V Snake"</ref><ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 980<ref name=TRJp92f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 46</ref>
}}

==Description==
The ''Snake'' is a 'Mech that was built under the aegis of an [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] hunter. With the power of hindsight though the ''Snake'' is clearly designed to hunt [[Inner Sphere]] [[Battle Armor]] suits. The 'Mech is built using a VOX 225 [[XL engine]] to move at a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Snake'' also has a jumping capability of one hundred and fifty meters making it capable of outmaneuvering any battle armor suit and also keeping it on par with most medium 'Mechs. The ''Snake'' is also armored with seven tons of armor and uses [[double heat sink]]s to cool the 'Mech's excess heat.

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Snake''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which can fire both standard rounds as well as firing cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotgun shells. The 'Mech is also armed with three [[Streak_SRM-2#Hovertec|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]]s which are highly effective in finding weak spots in an enemy's armor or against Inner Sphere battle armor.

==Variants==
*; SNK-2B : The 2B variant of the ''Snake'' is a modification of the 'Mech that uses [[Stealth Armor]] to make the 'Mech harder to target. In order to do this one of the [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers has been removed from the 'Mech and an [[ECM Suite]] has been added.<ref name=TRJp92f /> BV (1.0) = 994, BV (2.0) = 1,081<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 47</ref>

*;  SNK-2Br : This refit of the 2B variant replaces the standard autocannon with a pair of [[plasma rifle]]s. Though amazingly effective against battle armor, the plasma rifles can quickly run out of ammunition. Like many other newly manufactured machines the variant contains Stealth armor for better protection.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,603<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 72</ref> 

===Custom Variants===
*; SNK-1V ''Snake'' Alexi : A customized variant produced for [[House Marik]] MechWarrior Alexi Danisov. During [[Operation Guerrero]], his Liao-built ''Snake'' was always running out of ammunition. With ammunition scarce, Alexi had his BattleMech's LB-X 10 Class Autocannon replaced with a pair of [[Large Lasers]].  The 'Mech performed well, and Alexi retained these weapons and upgraded the lasers to [[ER Large Lasers|Extended Range Models]]. BV (1.0)= 1,170<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 4 - Snake ''Alexi'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref>

*;  SNK-1V ''Snake'' Arthur : Used by the commander of [[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi|Youling Zhanshi]], the ''Snake Arthur'' is equipped with stealth armor and a Guardian ECM suite, while an [[anti-missile system]] destroys incoming fire. The standard weapons have been replaced by an [[ER PPC]] and [[LRM-5]]. Thirteen double heat sinks keep the Mech cool, while a [[MASC]] system allows Arthur to put on bursts of speed. The lack of weapons might be an issue for some pilots, but this ''Snake'' variant is used as a command 'Mech,<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 4</ref> so it's not a problem for Arthur. BV (2.0) = 1,477<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 18</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Snake'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref>
* [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Short)]]
* [[Protected Actuators]]
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==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Schlange'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SCL-1E'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SNK-Snake.png|Original SNK-1V ''Snake'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
File:3055u Snake.jpg|''Snake'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Image:CCG Mercenaries Snake.jpg|SNK-1V ''Snake'' in jump from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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