Phoenix Hawk

First introduced by the Terran Hegemony in 2568, the Phoenix Hawk was one of the most well known medium-weight BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere, the standard by which all other reconnaissance 'Mechs were measured. The 'Mech's origins stem from Orguss Industries realized that it could reinforce the 20-ton Stinger chassis they were manufacturing under license to create a larger version, one with the same speed and maneuverability as the Stinger but with superior armor, firepower and electronics. Originally a staple of the Star League Defense Force, Phoenix Hawks remained common within the armies of the Successor States after the fall of the Star League. At first Phoenix Hawks were grouped together to form powerful recon lances, but as they started reaching their various deployments, their full potential as command 'Mechs was discovered and many were reassigned to instead lead units of smaller recon 'Mechs.