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          Dart (25t) | ||||
| Model 
          by Peer Risch | ||||
| Edited 
          by Primus | ||||
| After 
          the Commando and the Valkyrie were designated as the standard light 
          BattleMechs for the Federated Commonwealth, several battle reports have 
          suggested that the high amounts of ammunition aboard these 'Mechs limit 
          their effectiveness in tight combat situations. Coventry Metal Works, 
          in an obvious public relations move, suggested a new design to the Federated 
          Commonwealth military for their consideration. Much to Coventry's suprise, 
          the Office of Procurement accepted the design and ordered immediate 
          construction. The Dart is a fast 'Mech equipped with three Magna small 
          pulse lasers as its weaponry. In the fast-strike mentality that pervades 
          the upper echelon of the Federated Commonwealth military, this design 
          will be used primarily in raids on Clan supply depots and in actions 
          to cut off frontline Clan 'Mechs from their supply lines. When more 
          of the Dart 'Mechs become available, they will also serve in scouting 
          missions. The three small pulse lasers were chosen because of their accuracy in short-range situations. The Dart's 3.5 tons of armor provides ample protection from small Clan 'Mechs and Elementals. The 'Mech also has a remarkable speed of 151 kph, making it faster than any known Commando variant in existence. | ||||