Tonnage: 40
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: Stormfire 240
Cruising Speed: 64.5
Maximum Speed: 97.2
Jump Jets: none
   Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Phoenix Plate
Armament:
   1 Large Laser
   3 SRM 2s
Manufacturer: Storm Phoenix Combine
   Primary Factory: None
Communications System: Firebird Standard
Targeting and Tracking System: Star Hunter

Overview:
       The Dragon Claw was the last of the mechs produced by the Storm Phoenix Combine with older Inner Sphere technology.  The Clans had been discovered, and the Combine needed a raider.  The Squall had been pressed into the position, and had amassed an impressive record, but central command wanted a Mech built specifically for that purpose.

Capabilities:
        A heavily modified version of the Squall chassis became the basis for the Dragon Claw.  The original designs called for a Mech that could run well over 100 kph, carrying three SRM packs in case it needed to defend itself, but meant to smash its way in, steal what it was there for, and get out without being caught in a firefight.  The plans had to be modified, however, when the strategy changed: a lance of one Dragon Claw and three Squalls would take part in a raid, with the Squalls covering the Dragon Claw as it worked. The Claw's speed was reduced so that the Squalls would be able to keep pace, and a large laser was added to fill the extra tonnage, giving the Claw admirable combat effectiveness as well as raiding ability.  Of course, later designs eventually made the Dragon Claw nearly obsolete, but it saw service until no more existed.

Deployment:
       Only a handful of Dragon Claws were ever produced, and the last surviving Mech was destroyed on Sahara IV during the Assassin War in 3060.
 

 Dragon Claw

Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 1
Equipment                                                Mass
Internal Structure:                                        4
Engine:                240                              11.5
    Walking MP:         6
    Running MP:         9
    Jumping MP:         0
Heat Sinks:            12                                  2
Gyro:                                                           3
Cockpit:                                                      3
Armor Factor:          120                           7.5

                              Internal          Armor
                             Structure         Value
Head                           3                  9
Center Torso              12               17
Center Torso(rear)                          6
R/L Torso                   10               13
R/L Torso(rear)                               3
R/L Arm                      6                12
R/L Leg                      10               16

Weapons and Ammo                     Location   Critical  Tonnage
SRM 2                                               CT           1           1
Large Laser                                        LT           2           5
SRM 2                                               RT           1           1
SRM 2                                               RT           1           1
SRM 2 Ammo (50)                            RT           1           1