The Awesome has long been a favorite 'Mech among the armies of the Inner Sphere, and so its designers have proved reluctant to modify the design. The AWS-9M version, however, represents a real improvement over the earlier AWS-80 Awesome. The new Hermes 320 XL, for example, provides the new Awesome with a top speed of 65.6 kph full 28 percent increase over the AWS-80's top speed.

Additionally, the AWS-9M features several new weapon systems that greatly enhance the versatility of the Awesome. The design features three Fusigon Longtooth extended range particle projection cannons, which extend the Awesome's striking range, and a torso-mounted Magna 400P medium pulse laser for medium-range combat. For short range fighting, the AWS-9M retains the head-mounted Diverse Optics Type 10 small laser of earlier Awesomes and adds arm- and torso-mounted Hovertec Streak SRM-2 pods.

Source: Technical Readout 3050
Armament:
3 Extended Range PPCs
1 Small Laser
1 Medium Pulse Laser
2 Streak SRM-2 Pods