Overview The Screaming Hawk is a unique 'Mech, based on the versatile Phoenix Hawk LAM. It was designed by David Deth in 3019. It should be noted that Deth studied engineering as thoroughly as he studied tactics, piloting or gunnery. He was a level 8 Tech, with a through knowledge of the Phoenix Hawk. By strengthening the internal structure of its basic lesser cousin, and removing the troublesome conversion equipment, the new `Mech was enabled to support heavier armor and slightly expanded weaponry. David Deth was given permission to use one of House Davion's repair facilities to create and test his design in 3022. Shortly after he completed the prototype, his father was disgraced and David Deth was "politely" asked to discontinue the project. He left the facility, taking his `Mech with him. With the help of his fellow workers on the project, he also took his plans and some equipment already modified to the Screaming Hawk design. While Deth was serving a mercenary contract with O'Reilly, the ATC became interested in his design. They saw a way to produce their own 'Mechs by modifying existing Phoenix Hawks. They offered Deth and his family a partnership in return for his designs. It's rumored that the ATC has plans to build a BattleMech production facility to produce the Screaming Hawk from the extensive designs of David Deth, as well as a facility to modify existing Phoenix Hawks. In 3027, both House Steiner and House Davion expressed an interest in the Screaming Hawk design. Arrangements were made to purchase two 'Mechs, one for each House, for experimental purposes from the ATC. Capabilities The Screaming Hawk is still able to perform all the functions of a scout, while its armor and weaponry permit it to be included in sustained combat situations. Its one PPC, duel medium lasers and its modular missile package which allows either an LRM 5-rack or an SRM 4-pack allow it to engage much heavier opponents than can the original Phoenix Hawk design. The 'Mech carries the same electronics equipment as does the Phoenix Hawk, ensuring plenty of parts for repair. Battle History The Screaming Hawk has seen perhaps a dozen pitched battles since the encounter mentioned in this issue (See Deadly Ambition, pg 22). It has performed well each time. Variants The only variation is in the modular missile package which allows it to carry the LRM 5-rack or the SRM 4pack for an added close range punch. Statistics Mass: 55 tons Chassis: Dort 100A Power Plant: 275 CoreTek Cruising Speed: 54.0 kph Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph Jump Jets: Rawlings 55A Jump Capacity: 150 m Armor: Duralex Medium Armament: One Fusigon Particle Projection Cannon, Two Maxim 50 Medium Lasers, and One Holly Long Range Missile Rack (5) or One Holly Short Range Missile Pack (4) Manufacturer: Alphard Trading Corporation Communications: Tek BattleCom Targeting and Tracking Systems: Garret T11 C SCR-1 A Screaming Hawk Item Tons Tonnage: 55 Tons 55.0 Internal Structure: 5.5 Engine: 275 CoreTek 15.5 Walking MP's: 5 Running MP's: 8 Jumping MP's: 5 Heat Sinks: 14 4.0 Gyro: 3.0 Cockpit: 3.0 Armor Factor: 160 10.0 Int Structure Head 3 9 CT 18 30/5 R/L T 13 20/4 R/L Arm 9 16 R/L Leg 13 18 Weapons and Ammo: Type Location Critical WT PPC RA 3 7.0 Med Laser RA 1 1.0 Med Laser LA 1 1.0 LRM 5 or SRM 4 RT 1 2.0 Ammo LT 1 0.5 (LRM/SRM) 12/25 Jump Jet CT 1 0.5 Jump Jets LT 2 1.0 Jump Jets RT 2 1.0 Back to BattleTechnology 7 Table of Contents Back to BattleTechnology List of Issues Back to MagWeb Magazine List © Copyright 1988 by Pacific Rim Publishing. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com