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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Phoenix Hawk IIC RGilClan v15.png
|name = ''Phoenix Hawk IIC''
|manufacturer = 
[[Auxiliary Production Site 5|Auxiliary Production Site #5]]<ref name=TRJp30f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 30–31: "Phoenix Hawk IIC". The stats are for the IIC 4</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:PP -->
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[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name=TRJp30f /><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 13</ref>
|model = Standard
|production year = 2851
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2511/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class = Assault
|cost = 20,593,139 C-bills 
|mass = 80
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = BattleMech
|feet = 2
|chassis = [[Endo steel|DSAM 4]]
|armor = [[Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
|engine = [[Type 79 400]] [[Extralight fusion engine|XL fusion]]
|comsys = [[MegaBand System 21]]
|T&T = [[Dtrac Suit 4]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed = 86
|jumpjets = [[Grandthrust Mk. 5]]
|armament = 
* 2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]
* 2x [[Machine Gun]]
|BV (1.0) = 1,996
|BV (2.0) = 2,057<ref name=RS3085UPP-265>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 265 "Phoenix Hawk IIC"</ref>
}} 

==Description==
Though in many ways it resembles the combat prowess of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s ''[[Charger]]'', the '''''Phoenix Hawk IIC''''' is a fixture of many second-line Clan [[Cluster]]s and front-line [[Successor State]] [[regiment]]s during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].

During the reign of the lackluster [[Khan]] [[Jacob Masters]], [[Clan Steel Viper]] entered a period of stagnation in all areas, including technological development. In a rare fit of innovation at the time, though one many observers considered oddball at best, the Steel Viper [[Scientist Caste]] decided to base a new assault [[BattleMech]] on the venerable 45-ton ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' chassis. At 80-tons, the resulting design was almost twice as heavy as the original, though it is severely undergunned for an assault 'Mech due its incredible speed for a 'Mech its size. Following the introduction of the [[OmniMech]] by [[Clan Coyote]] [[2854|just three years later]] however, the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' largely saw itself relegated to second-line status.<ref name=TROPP-68>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', pp. 68-69 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 4"</ref>

The ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' would gain a new vitality following [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s ejection of the Steel Vipers from the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3061]]. Seeking to rapidly rebuild their weakened ''[[touman]]'', Khan [[Perigard Zalman]] approached [[Clan Diamond Shark]] offering captured [[Heavy Laser]] technology and the plans for the ancient design in return for the production of a new variant for the Steel Viper's second-line clusters. Initially observers were curious why the Sharks dealt so fairly with such a weakened "customer", but the rapid development of even more deadly variations not included in the deal agreed with the Vipers provided some explanation, with production of the visually reworked chassis initiated at both Auxiliary Production Site #5 on [[Babylon]] and the rebuilt Trellshire Heavy Industries of [[Twycross]].<ref name=TROPP-68/>

By [[3078]] six variations of the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' were walking off Trellshire's production lines for the garrison forces of Diamond Shark as well as for sale to both Clan and Inner Sphere buyers. While some among the Clans opposed such sales to Spheroids, the focus on designs like the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' that are considered mediocre by Clan warrior but are still outstanding by Inner Sphere standards appears to be a conscious choice by the Sharks. Many of the variants also utilize ammunition-hungry weapons, a decision Clan observers wryly note ensures Inner Sphere buyers either make steady munitions purchases or are forced to more frequently buy replacement parts from the accelerated wear caused by using inferior Spheroid ordnance, both ensuring frequent repeat business for the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=TROPP-68/> <ref name=TRO3085-280>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 280-281 "Project Phoenix - Phoenix Hawk IIC 7"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Built around the [[Type 79 400]] [[XL engine]] mounted on an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton fitted with five [[Jump Jet]]s, the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' features as close as possible ground speed and agility to the original ''Phoenix Hawk'' as can be reasonably achieved on an 80-ton assault 'Mech, making it an effective fast interdiction unit. Ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provide eighty-one percent of the maximum possible protection at its weight class, while ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s are sufficient for the weapons array. <ref name=TRO3055-98>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. "Clan 'Mechs -  Inner Sphere Refits - Phoenix Hawk IIC"</ref>
 
The main armament of the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' is the paired [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s, each of which has a three-ton ammunition bin it can draw on. The cannons are mounted in twin pods on either side of torso to the rear, a feature allowing technicians easy access to the weapons and reducing maintenance time both at base or in the field. A pair of [[Machine Gun]]s provide extra firepower that is most useful against unarmored [[infantry]]. Despite the [[Clans]]' disdain for it, the 'Mech's weaponless arms are almost ideal for physical combat.<ref name=TRO3055-98/>

==Variants==

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 2 : Developed in [[2852]], this variant transforms the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' into a missile boat. It removes all the weapons and a ton of armor to mount four [[LRM-20]]s and eight tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3055-98/> BV (1.0) = 2,568 BV (2.0) = 2,892<ref name=RS3085UPP=266>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 266 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 2"</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 38</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3 : First appearing in [[3062]], the ''IIC'' 3 was designed by Clan Steel Viper following their ejection from the [[Inner Sphere]] and is produced for them by Clan Diamond Shark. Based upon the original, the ''IIC'' 3 makes use of two [[Heavy Large Laser]]s, a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s; all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]]. Twenty-two double heat sinks keep all the heat generated by the weapons under control.<ref name=TRJp30f /> BV (1.0) = 2,259 BV (2.0) = 2,448<ref name=RS3085UPP-267>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 267 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 3"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 4 : Manufactured by Clan Diamond Shark from [[3065]] on after they acquired the design specifications from the Vipers, the ''IIC'' 4 mounts four [[Clan Coyote]]-designed [[ATM 9]]s along with seven tons of ammunition, giving it flexible long and short-range firepower. Ten double heat sinks still require care on the pilot's part.<ref name=TRJp30f /> BV (1.0) = 2,157<ref name=TRJp30f /> BV (2.0) = 2,483<ref name=RS3085UPP-268>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 268 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 4"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 5 : Clan Diamond Shark began fielding a variant armed with the newest in [[Gauss rifle]] technology in [[3069]]. While some intelligence suggests that the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adders]] were the original developers of this variant, Variant 5 has been seen commonly with the Diamond Sharks and sold to other Inner Sphere Clans such the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bears]]. In later years some have been reported with Inner Sphere units as well. It mounts two [[HAG 20]]s and four [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s. The resemblance to the original is uncanny, though the HAGs must make the best of four tons of ammunition between them.<ref name=BC>BattleCorps ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 6 MilSpec Article</ref> <ref name=TRO3085-280/> BV (2.0) = 2,350<ref name=RS3085UPP-269>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 269 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 5"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 6 : Introduced in [[3070]], the ''IIC'' 6 carries a pair of [[Zeta-series X]] [[Plasma Cannon]]s and two [[Series 2D-2]] [[heavy medium laser]]s, all of which are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. [[Trellshire Long Lifters]] [[Improved Jump Jets]] enable the 'Mech to leap up to 240 meters.<ref name=BC/> <ref name=TRO3085-280/> BV (2.0) = 2,490<ref name=RS3085UPP-270>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 270 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 6"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 7 : First built in 3078, this version has a lower top speed (64 km/h) from [[Type 81]] 320-rated XL engine, but uses Improved Jump Jets to keep mobility. It carries a pair of [[Type KOV]] [[LB 10-X AC]]s in the torso, supplemented by twin [[Mk 3]] [[ER medium laser]]s and [[Series-4]] [[Streak SRM-4]]s. Clan Diamond Shark sells this variant to any interested buyer, including Inner Sphere powers, proving increasingly popular among [[mercenary unit]]s.<ref name=TRO3085-280/> BV (2.0) = 2,219<ref name=TRO3085-280/> <ref name=RS3085UPP-271>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 271 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 8"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 8 : An experimental variation first sighted in [[3086]], the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC 8'' benefits from the [[Model 53b]] [[XXL engine]] first developed for the [[Dasher II#Variants|''Dasher II'']], freeing up nine extra tons over the more common Type 79 400-rated XL engine. A shell of standard armor wrapped around an Endo Steel frame, the 8 Variant mounts an [[ER PPC]] and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s in each side torso, an [[ECM Suite]] and seven Improved Jump Jets making it agile and deadly. BV (2.0) = 2,881<ref name=RS3085UPP-272>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 272 "Phoenix Hawk IIC 8"</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 9 : A cross between the primary configuration and the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC 2'', this variant carries an Ultra AC/10 in the right torso and a pair of LRM-20s in the left torso. A Machine Gun is mounted in the head and the center torso. The missile launchers carry four tons of ammunition, the autocannon has two tons of ammunition and the machine guns have half a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,469<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 39</ref>

*; ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 10 : This rather unique variant has an [[ER Large Laser]] in the head and center torso. These two lasers are supported by three [[ER medium laser]]s in each side torso. For close quarter combat, a [[Hatchet]] is mounted in the right arm. Sixteen double heat sinks are fitted to dissipate the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,762<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 40</ref>

== Design Quirks ==
The ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' has the following Design Quirks:<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 11</ref>
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
* [[Fast Reload|Fast Reload (Torso weapons)]]

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''- First introduced by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2568]] the 45-ton ''Phoenix Hawk'' is one of the most well known [[BattleMechs]] in the [[Inner Sphere]].

* ''[[Phoenix Hawk L]]'' - With similar weapons, movement profile, and appearance to the standard ''Phoenix Hawk'', the ''Phoenix Hawk L'' is ten tons lighter and is used extensively by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 30</ref>

* ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'' - Land-Air 'Mech version of the original ''Phoenix Hawk'', which can transform from Mech to Aerospace Fighter.

* ''[[Bakeneko]]'' - Based off of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' 3K chassis, this 55-ton Clan-tech design is produced by [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the Draconis Combine.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 106</ref>

==Notable Pilots==
:''See: [[:Category:Notable Phoenix Hawk Pilots]]''

==Notes==
* According to [[Ashley Watkins |writer Ashley Watkins]], who submitted the initial statistics to FASA at the time, the 'Mech design that would later be the ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' was originally called the ''Matador'', and was not intended to be related in any way to the ''Phoenix Hawk''.<ref>Ashley Watkins' [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog post] about her involvement with Technical Readout: 3055</ref>
* The original TRO:3055 ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' was built with [[Fractional Accounting]], mounting only a single machine gun with the remaining weight used instead to boost the armor to a rounded up 11 tons.
* The Phoenix Hawk IIC's original image was produced by outside media company known as Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Due to legal concerns, FASA company designated the original image as [[Unseen]], and is thus no longer officially used.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Phoenix hawk iic.jpg|Unseen ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
Phoenix Hawk IIC RGilClan v15.png|''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15|RG:ilClan v15]]''
Phoenix_Hawk_IIC_3.jpg|''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3 from ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix|TRO:Phoenix]]''
Phoenixhawk_iic_4.jpg|''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 4 from ''TRO:Phoenix''
Phoenix hawk iic 7.png|''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 7 from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
* ''[[List of MilSpecs articles#Phoenix Hawk IIC|BattleCorps MilSpecs: "Phoenix Hawk IIC"]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
* ''[[Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]''
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