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Piranha
(20t)
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Model
by Primus BuS
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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. |
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