Phoenix IIC

The Phoenix IIC is an OmniFighter conversion of the venerable Phoenix Aerospace Fighter, created for Clan Ashen Corsac. It largely retains most of its predecessor's characteristics, but more space-efficient weapon systems allow for some overall upgrades while the use of Omni technology make it a true multirole medium fighter capable of undertaking a wide variety of missions.

## Technical Information

### Armament

* 4x Medium Pulse Lasers
* 2x LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV
* 1x Anti-Missile System

### BV

2'387

The Phoenix IIC was created when the Ashen Corsacs introduced Omni technology to Vanguard Industries in 3065. After 6 years of hard work by Vanguard's engineers, and taking the already excellent PHX-B as their work base, the Phoenix IIC was ready for combat just in time to take part in the Wars of Reaving, during which it would serve with distinction in the numerous naval engagements in which the Corsacs would find themselves embroiled.

The design would be largely shunned by the other Clans, as its resemblance and connection with the infamous precursor made it unpalatable to most of them. This ensured exclusivity, and Phoenix IICs began to rapidly replace other Fighters among the Corsac Touman as they were either destroyed in combat, damaged or otherwise phased out in great numbers during the devastating years of the Wars of Reaving and the Word of Blake Jihad.

In spite of its bad reputation, the Phoenix IIC remains a solid design. Though it is somewhat under-armed for its weight class by Clan Standard, its speed, agility and protection are top notch, and the weapons it does have are very accurate, even in the hands of less experienced pilots. The original's highly intuitive cockpit design and streamlined airframe are retained, making it easy to pilot and nimble in atmosphere, though some quirks in the old missile ammunition feeds preclude the usage of more than one type of ammunition.

## Weapons and Equipment

The weapon loadout in Prime Configuration appears identical, but the four Medium Pulse Lasers have been upgraded to 'KurzSchwertz MkII' Clan versions with longer range and slightly more powerful output. The 'TTS-Hawkeye' Targeting Computer makes the already accurate Pulse Lasers even more so. Artemis IV guidance system is added to the pair of 'Schutze VS-10' LRM-10 Batteries, but only two tons of ammunition are carried, as the Clan prefers accurate salvoes over the ability to spray. This remains sufficient to cover the Phoenix IIC as it closes in to its preferred range.

Protection is slightly lowered compared to its precursor, but 12 tons of 'VanSchild FeAl' Ferro-Aluminium are still more than adequate for its weight class. Its higher top speed and the inclusion of a 'Mirage' ECM suite are believed to make up for it, for less armor is not a problem if one does not get hit in the first place. The rear-facing 'Interceptor' Anti-Missile System in the tail is also retained.

## Alternate Configurations

* **Configuration B**

The B Configuration is intended as a close attack support and ground bomber. It is especially devastating against structures, and large concentrations of infantry (conventional or battle armor), protomechs, or combat vehicles. All weapons are stripped out, leaving only the support systems. The four Medium Pulse Lasers are replaced by a pair of 'Inferno' Plasma Cannons with 3 tons of ammunition, while the LRM-10s under the wings are replaced by a pair of 'SeeHund-6' Streak SRM-6 launchers with 2 tons of ammo. With enough for 15 passes, the B Configuration is more than capable of loitering and causing damage for a long time. *Cost: 10'197'000 C-Bill, BV:2'227.*

* **Configuration C**

A long-range fire support loadout, the C Configuration is built around a pair of large 'Schutze VS-20' Artemis-equipped LRM-20 batteries under each wings. With 6 tons of ammunition for them, the C Configuration has an appreciable staying power, but when they eventually run out, it must rely on its 5 'LeichtLanzen' Heavy Small Lasers to cover itself from pursuers as it withdraws. Three are located in the tail, and one under each wing, which is generally enough to deter pursuers given the Targeting Computer is still present.

## Design Quirks

All Configurations of the Phoenix IIC include the following Design Quirks:

* Easy to Pilot
* Atmospheric Fighter
* Bad Reputation
* Static Ammo Feed [2]