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| Piranha 
          (20t) | ||||||
| Model 
          by Primus BuS | ||||||
| The 
          Piranha, like the Diamond Shark Clan that uses it, is something of an 
          enigma. Though this light 'Mech offers superior speed and maneuverability, 
          the Piranha is armed with a weapon load more suited to an attack unit 
          than a recon unit. Also, this 'Mech would seem to operate at peak efficiency 
          when using the "pack' tactics common to the Inner Sphere, as its 
          name implies, but none have been sighted attacking in such a way. As 
          the Piranha has rarely been seen in combat, observers can only guess 
          at its true capabilities. A large XL engine and powerful legs give the 
          Piranha an astounding running speed, allowing it to close quickly with 
          the enemy and bring its impressive number of heavy machine guns to bear. 
          Such a large array of machine guns can be deadly to units twice the 
          Piranha's size, especially if the small 'Mech can run behind the enemy. 
          At short range, a Piranha can chew through any opponent's back armor 
          almost instantly. The machine guns are also extremely potent antipersonnel 
          weapons. Because the Clans rarely use unarmored infantry, it is safe 
          to assume the Piranha was created in direct response to battles with 
          Inner Sphere forces. Questions about this 'Mech may never be resolved, because the last of these 'Mechs disappeared along with the rest of Clan Diamond Shark's military after the Battle of Tukayyid. | ||||||