MercTech: Phoenix Hawk

History:
There are few who wouldn't recognize a 45 ton Phoenix Hawk when they see one. Put into production by the Terran Hegemony in the 26th Century, the Phoenix Hawk would become the standard in which to measure reconnaissance mechs, as it's as fast and mobile as some of the lightest mechs in production, such as the Wasp and Stinger, while carrying significantly more armor and weaponry. The Phoenix Hawk's loadout relies primarily on energy weapons, usually one or two larger ones mounted in the arms on pistol-like mounts, with a few smaller lasers and occasionally anti-infantry weapons.

The Phoenix Hawk would remain a mainstay medium-class mech in virtually every realm, both Inner Sphere and Periphery. The Succession Wars would do little to affect the mech's production, leaving a significant amount of factories that would each produce new, more advanced models unique to each nation throughout the 31st and 32nd Centuries.

PXH-1:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 8 tons

Engine: Standard 270

Top Speed: 97 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 10 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 1x Large Laser, 2x Medium Lasers, 2x Machine Guns w/ 1t ammo, 6x Jump Jets

PXH-1D:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 8 tons

Engine: Standard 270

Top Speed: 97 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 12 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 1x Large Laser, 2x Medium Lasers, 6x Jump Jets

PXH-1K:
Structure: Standard

Armor: Standard 9.5 tons

Engine: Standard 270

Top Speed: 97 kph

Gyro: Standard

Heat Sinks: 13 Single Heat Sinks

Cockpit: Standard

Equipment: 1x Large Laser, 2x Medium Lasers, 1x Small Laser