Thursday, May 19, 2011

Faction: Clan Diamond Shark

Name:  Clan Diamond Shark

Background:
Unlike other Clans, the Diamond Sharks view the civilian castes as supporting the Clan rather than just the warrior caste, allowing them to flourish. The Diamond Shark economy is the strongest in the Clans, attributed to the strong bonds between the castes. This has resulted in disparaging comments from the other Clans (the Coyotes have a saying "when there are fins in the water, don't go swimming"), especially after the disaster of Tukayyid, but has allowed the Clan to rebuild quickly. Doing so forced the warriors to make concessions to the merchant caste, a matter than has only recently been resolved.

The Diamond Sharks take Bondsmen wherever possible. To quote one Star Colonel, "Bondsmen are a simple by product of another action - one we can exploit". It is not unknown for the Diamond Sharks to return bondsmen to their original Clan in exchange for some form of concessions. This allows them to repatriate any troublesome elements and still make a 'profit' on the situation.

The Diamond Sharks understand honor, but their own application of it is somewhat flexible. They understand the need to display an honorable countenance to smooth dealings with other Clans, but believe strict adherence to the Honor Road is detrimental to the Clans best interests. To do so would cut the Clan off from many opportunities, something even the warrior caste is loathe to do.
  • Total (Inhabited) Systems: 4 (Merchant Worlds)
  • Dominant Language(s): English
Political:
Similarly, the Clan is not overly political. Their viewpoint wanders between the Crusader and Warden philosophies. Since Tukayyid and their ejection they have espoused the Warden cause but generally prefer to remain apolitical, again because favoring one camp too strongly would be bad for business.

The primary reason for supporting the Crusader faction in the invasion was to gain access to Inner Sphere markets, which they regard as largely untapped. They have taken made strong ties with the Inner Sphere, and rumors already circulate that they have established relations with Inner Sphere trading cartels.

Military:
Although they fought in the Inner Sphere, most other Clans look on the Diamond Shark military with disdain. Gutted on Tukayyid, the Diamond Shark Touman has rebuilt in the eight years since with the assistance of the merchant caste. The Sharks rarely resort to violence, preferring to get their way through mercantile means. However, interference with their commercial operations frequently elicits a devastating response.

Like most Clans, the Diamond Sharks discriminate against freeborn warriors. However, the need to guard their territory and merchant vessels means the Clan cannot be too picky, and thus does use such troops, mainly in a second line militia. Many train to fight as marines aboard ship, or to act as compound guards.

Unusually, many Shark warriors retire from active service and take up positions in lower castes. Little stigma is attached to such actions, and Bloodnamed retirees may retain their warrior qualification by passing an annual Trial of Position. Because of this policy, the Diamond Sharks have few Solahma units.

Over the years the Diamond Sharks have developed a reputation as sharp bidders, forcing opponents to miscalculate and lose more frequently that would be expected. Although such tactics have offended the other Clans, the Sharks view them simply as an extension of the standard 'efficiency' measures.


Available Player Slots: 1

Available Stables:

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Special Rules:  
  • Once a Clan Mechwarrior has reached 5 Fame, they may purchase Non-Omni clan mechs from the Diamond Shark available mech lists.
  • Once a Clan Mechwarrior has reached 10 fame they may purchase any mech on the Diamond Shark available mech list.
  • Diamond Shark Mechwarriors may not perform Physical attacks unless either... 
    • they are in a non-clan mech 
    • they have no functioning weapon on their mech that can do at least 5 points of damage.
  • Diamond Shark Mechwarriors may not modify their mechs (other than omni-swaps).
  • May purchase Clan mechs at a 30% discount....once they have the correct amount of fame.
  • 10% discount to final repair cost. 
Special Technology: Clan Technology

Available Starter mechs: (Italic means I don't own the mini, BOLD are recommendations)
Assassin ASN-23
Blackjack BJ-1
Clint CLNT-1-2R, CLNT-2-3T
Firefly FFL-4A
Firestarter FS9-H
Hermes HER-1S
Hunchback HBK-4G
Hussar HSR-200-D
Locust LCT-1V
Mercury MCY-99
Mongoose MON-66
Ostscout OTT-7J
Panther PNT-9R
Sentinel STN-3L
Spider SDR-5V
Stinger STG-3R
Thorn THE-N
UrbanMech UM-R60
Vulcan VL-2T
Wasp WSP-1A
Whitworth WTH-1
Whitworth WTH-1S
Wyvern WVE-5N

All Available Mechs: (Listed by C-Bill base cost)
Clan Diamond Shark C-Bills Cost Tons BV
UrbanMech UM-R60  1,471,925 30 454
Locust LCT-1V  1,512,401 20 356
Stinger STG-3R 1,615,440 20 320
Wasp WSP-1A  1,646,640 20 336
Thorn THE-N  1,653,120 20 484
Mercury MCY-99 1,796,441 20 471
Howler (Baboon) 1,826,241 20 587
Mongoose MON-66 1,979,480 25 633
Locust IIC  2,044,793 25 975
Locust IIC 3  2,147,291 25 902
Firefly FFL-4A 2,203,500 30 649
Falcon FLC-4N  2,249,390 30 523
Firefly C  2,441,400 30 1,174
Panther PNT-9R 2,485,711 35 664
Hermes HER-1S  2,701,270 30 596
Piranha 2,780,940 20 801
Hussar HSR-200-D  2,790,840 30 577
Whitworth WTH-1S  2,859,734 40 753
Whitworth WTH-1 2,912,934 40 771
Spider SDR-5V  2,984,540 30 514
Firestarter FS9-H  3,046,950 35 500
Blackjack BJ-1 3,147,225 45 795
Pack Hunter  3,206,840 30 1,384
Clint CLNT-1-2R 3,220,280 40 621
Sentinel STN-3L 3,292,030 40 614
Ostscout OTT-7J 3,409,201 35 497
Vulcan VL-2T  3,462,900 40 523
Hunchback HBK-4G  3,467,876 50 851
Wyvern WVE-5N  3,470,865 45 883
Horned Owl (Peregrine)  3,487,860 35 1,409
Clint CLNT-2-3T 3,572,380 40 672
Horned Owl (Peregrine) 2 3,629,610 35 1,232
Fire Moth (Dasher) H 3,806,801 20 485
Assassin ASN-23 3,882,014 40 609
Fire Moth (Dasher) C 4,004,801 20 636
Crab CRB-27  4,050,876 50 965
Wyvern IIC  4,060,290 45 1,426
Great Wyrm  4,064,133 45 1,139
Hoplite HOP-4C 4,065,909 55 836
Phoenix Hawk PXH-1  4,067,540 45 838
Fire Moth (Dasher) B 4,100,000 20 840
Fire Moth (Dasher) E 4,127,801 20 633
Fire Moth (Dasher) D 4,154,051 20 1,446
Fire Moth (Dasher) Prime 4,208,801 20 982
Griffin IIC  4,255,510 40 1,492
Hoplite HOP-4B 4,335,759 55 994
Fire Moth (Dasher) A 4,343,801 20 550
Griffin IIC 4  4,458,510 40 1,407
Griffin IIC 3  4,488,960 40 1,317
Solitaire  4,507,084 25 951
Shadow Hawk SHD-2H  4,539,383 55 918
Shadow Hawk IIC 3 4,606,940 45 1,398
Mist Lynx (Koshi) D 4,616,668 25 861
Chameleon CLN-7V  4,623,375 50 839
Mist Lynx (Koshi) P 4,654,949 25 1,058
Mist Lynx (Koshi) Prime 4,684,637 25 895
Kintaro KTO-19 4,749,408 55 857
Shadow Hawk IIC 4,752,303 45 1,646
Mist Lynx (Koshi) E 4,790,105 25 1,046
Mist Lynx (Koshi) A 4,796,355 25 631
Rifleman RFL-3N 4,860,000 60 797
Mist Lynx (Koshi) B 4,892,059 25 1,141
Shadow Hawk IIC 4 4,927,390 45 1,663
Mist Lynx (Koshi) H 4,940,105 25 1,015
Griffin GRF-1N 4,957,108 55 1,021
Dervish DV-6M  4,980,668 55 868
Ostroc OSR-2C  5,025,600 60 951
Ostsol OTL-4D  5,032,960 60 1,034
Night Hawk NTK-2Q  5,126,625 35 863
Kit Fox (Uller) A 5,165,713 30 1,218
Hoplite C  5,191,209 55 1,455
Mist Lynx (Koshi) C 5,199,480 25 1,338
Kit Fox (Uller) H 5,230,713 30 1,122
Kit Fox (Uller) B 5,291,245 30 1,016
Incubus (Vixen) 5,314,790 30 1,422
Conjurer (Hellhound)  5,320,500 50 1,714
Incubus (Vixen) 3  5,326,490 30 1,216
Kit Fox (Uller) Prime 5,432,213 30 1,014
Kit Fox (Uller) S 5,444,400 30 1,354
Thunderbolt TDR-5S  5,446,761 65 1,015
Incubus (Vixen) 2  5,477,290 30 1,573
Crusader CRD-3R 5,547,411 65 948
Kit Fox (Uller) D 5,594,550 30 1,070
Catapult CPLT-A1  5,658,126 65 1,184
Champion CHP-1N 5,674,400 60 942
Kit Fox (Uller) E 5,676,369 30 1,520
Glass Spider (Galahad)  5,712,000 60 1,636
Rifleman IIC  5,741,588 65 2,123
Catapult CPLT-C1  5,790,126 65 1,165
Rifleman IIC 3  5,836,875 65 1,629
Catapult CPLT-C4  5,893,251 65 1,104
Rifleman IIC 2  5,927,076 65 1,208
Grasshopper GHR-5H  6,024,574 70 1,268
Warhammer WHM-6R  6,026,784 70 978
Talon TLN-5W  6,034,276 35 1,030
Kit Fox (Uller) C 6,047,925 30 1,195
Spector SPR-5F 6,136,718 35 1,141
Guillotine GLT-3N  6,300,484 70 1,296
Archer ARC-2R  6,384,974 70 1,117
Ha Otoko  6,458,211 65 1,466
Hankyu B  6,458,400 30 1,094
Hankyu H  6,490,738 30 1,148
Hellion A  6,545,500 30 1,290
Shootist ST-8A 6,555,229 70 1,277
Hankyu D  6,591,488 30 1,100
Awesome AWS-8Q 6,598,170 80 1,358
Hellion Prime  6,600,425 30 1,439
Marauder MAD-3R 6,635,125 75 1,089
Hellion B  6,659,900 30 1,043
Hankyu A  6,662,988 30 1,148
Hellion C  6,732,050 30 1,547
Orion ON1-K  6,763,750 75 1,069
Black Knight BL-6-KNT  6,786,938 75 1,191
Adder (Puma) H  6,852,938 35 1,158
Hankyu C  6,948,988 30 1,627
Adder (Puma) D  6,980,429 35 1,130
Adder (Puma) Prime  7,021,688 35 1,560
Adder (Puma) B  7,042,867 35 1,176
Adder (Puma) A  7,232,794 35 1,304
Hankyu Prime  7,257,738 30 1,313
Adder (Puma) C  7,285,444 35 1,268
Guillotine IIC 7,364,684 70 2,187
Longbow LGB-7Q 7,408,325 85 1,376
Stalker STK-3F 7,452,725 85 1,152
Jenner IIC  7,454,025 35 1,024
Adder (Puma) E  7,482,544 35 1,143
Charger CGR-1A1 7,520,372 80 820
Jenner IIC 2  7,614,675 35 1,330
Annihilator ANH-1A  7,696,668 100 1,151
Striker STC-2C 7,709,701 80 1,154
Shogun SHG-2E  7,966,100 85 1,498
Victor VTR-9B  8,013,721 80 1,165
Victor VTR-9A  8,027,221 80 971
Victor VTR-9A1 8,036,221 80 1,110
Hunchback IIC  8,110,001 50 1,524
Crockett CRK-5003-1  8,333,325 85 1,619
Thug THG-11E  8,414,041 80 1,450
BattleMaster BLR-1G  8,501,244 85 1,212
Longbow LGB-OW 8,647,672 85 1,034
Mackie MSK-6S  8,654,000 100 1,180
Warhammer IIC 3 8,832,001 80 2,038
Highlander HGN-732  8,871,480 90 1,838
Warhammer IIC  9,183,001 80 2,159
Supernova  9,346,100 90 2,508
Cyclops CP-10-Z 9,375,360 90 965
Warhammer IIC 2 9,525,001 80 2,173
Banshee BNC-3E 9,530,854 95 1,223
Atlas AS7-D  9,682,000 100 1,557
Warhammer IIC 4 9,685,651 80 2,162
Highlander IIC 9,863,280 90 2,827
Marauder IIC  9,913,534 85 2,217
Marauder IIC 2  10,033,784 85 2,244
Lynx LNX-9Q  10,105,743 55 1,525
Shogun C  10,139,850 85 2,818
King Crab KGC-000  10,202,000 100 1,509
Marauder IIC 3  10,262,259 85 2,278
Stone Rhino (Behemoth)  10,512,000 100 2,626
Nova (Black Hawk) B 10,693,283 50 1,501
Nova (Black Hawk) C 10,722,815 50 1,455
Viper (Dragonfly) B  10,815,061 40 1,632
Nova (Black Hawk) D 10,921,565 50 1,392
Viper (Dragonfly) Prime 11,004,411 40 1,484
Imp C  11,010,000 100 2,680
Viper (Dragonfly) D  11,072,222 40 1,727
Viper (Dragonfly) E  11,109,407 40 1,564
Viper (Dragonfly) C  11,114,661 40 1,190
Viper (Dragonfly) H  11,192,536 40 1,544
Nova (Black Hawk) S 11,208,440 50 2,063
Cestus CTS-6Y  11,327,361 65 1,495
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) A 11,334,065 50 1,870
Viper (Dragonfly) A  11,379,785 40 1,845
Nova (Black Hawk) A 11,426,877 50 2,298
Nova (Black Hawk) H 11,659,377 50 1,552
Nova (Black Hawk) Prime 11,659,377 50 2,448
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) B 11,683,752 50 1,960
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) D 11,690,312 50 1,851
Conjurer (Hellhound) 2  11,712,250 50 2,051
Nova (Black Hawk) E 11,784,999 50 2,340
Shadow Cat Prime  11,785,511 45 2,057
Shadow Cat H  11,883,385 45 1,980
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) C 11,902,658 50 1,927
Shadow Cat A  12,039,532 45 1,972
Grendel B  12,052,400 45 1,800
Shadow Cat C  12,095,719 45 1,817
Ice Ferret (Fenris) D 12,122,363 45 1,541
Predator  12,127,200 60 1,592
Vapor Eagle (Goshawk) 2 12,210,745 55 2,016
Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)  12,227,795 55 2,243
Ice Ferret (Fenris) A 12,332,886 45 1,210
Ice Ferret (Fenris) B 12,336,238 45 1,308
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) H 12,345,624 50 2,060
Grendel H  12,358,712 45 1,871
Grendel D  12,360,073 45 1,991
Grendel A  12,362,338 45 1,972
Ice Ferret (Fenris) H 12,432,300 45 1,342
Grendel Prime  12,445,713 45 2,124
Grendel C  12,457,948 45 1,450
Ice Ferret (Fenris) E 12,472,900 45 1,329
Grendel E  12,507,338 45 1,788
Ice Ferret (Fenris) Prime 12,543,588 45 1,529
Huntsman (Nobori-nin) Prime  12,578,127 50 1,870
Ice Ferret (Fenris) C 12,737,254 45 1,057
Kingfisher Prime  13,017,970 90 2,103
Lancelot LNC25-01  13,025,600 60 1,185
Kingfisher H  13,041,125 90 2,158
Shadow Cat B  13,043,657 45 2,123
Kingfisher C  13,193,125 90 2,391
Kingfisher D  13,265,563 90 1,966
Thresher  13,371,200 60 2,043
Kingfisher E  13,385,500 90 2,191
Kingfisher A  13,439,533 90 2,047
Kingfisher B  13,924,033 90 2,043
Bombardier BMB-12D  13,958,562 65 1,277
Mad Dog (Vulture) C 14,580,000 60 1,707
Stormcrow (Ryoken) Prime  14,771,113 55 1,911
Stormcrow (Ryoken) C  14,890,948 55 1,656
Stormcrow (Ryoken) H  14,937,157 55 1,731
Stormcrow (Ryoken) D  15,096,613 55 1,698
Stormcrow (Ryoken) A  15,329,113 55 1,894
Mad Dog (Vulture) Prime 15,401,750 60 1,871
Stormcrow (Ryoken) B  15,447,011 55 1,786
Mad Dog (Vulture) A 15,704,000 60 1,510
Mad Dog (Vulture) H 15,762,000 60 1,735
Exterminator EXT-4D  15,806,423 65 1,220
Mad Dog (Vulture) B 15,807,200 60 1,903
Excalibur EXC-B2  15,816,688 70 1,361
Stormcrow (Ryoken) E  16,137,050 55 1,757
Mad Dog (Vulture) D 16,149,000 60 1,966
Nova Cat C  17,284,256 70 1,705
Nova Cat A  17,298,918 70 2,646
Nova Cat Prime  17,672,918 70 2,165
Nova Cat D  17,766,418 70 1,671
Flashman FLS-8K 17,831,625 75 1,409
Cauldron-Born C 18,013,534 65 1,666
Hellbringer (Loki) B  18,077,986 65 1,454
Cauldron-Born D 18,401,280 65 1,814
Cauldron-Born Prime  18,405,409 65 1,769
Cauldron-Born H 18,421,905 65 1,815
Nova Cat B  18,429,418 70 2,078
Hellbringer (Loki) H  18,504,409 65 1,492
Cauldron-Born A 18,614,753 65 1,860
Emperor EMP-6A 18,682,700 90 1,636
Hellbringer (Loki) A  18,717,361 65 1,651
Cauldron-Born B 18,756,034 65 2,048
Nova Cat E  18,767,293 70 1,882
Black Python (Viper)  18,838,750 75 2,413
Hellbringer (Loki) C  18,862,043 65 1,698
Hellbringer (Loki) Prime  18,963,315 65 2,178
Linebacker B  19,747,717 65 1,849
Linebacker C  20,137,219 65 1,824
Nightstar NSR-9J  20,159,978 95 2,135
Linebacker Prime  20,277,986 65 2,016
Linebacker D  20,308,717 65 1,865
Spartan SPT-N2 20,365,442 80 1,280
Linebacker A  20,394,825 65 1,854
Spartan SPT-NF 20,642,639 80 1,280
Summoner (Thor) A  20,650,399 70 2,119
Linebacker H  20,752,360 65 1,891
Linebacker E  20,762,156 65 1,669
Summoner (Thor) H  20,934,086 70 2,394
Summoner (Thor) D  20,968,086 70 2,664
Summoner (Thor) C  21,044,054 70 2,168
Summoner (Thor) B  21,257,086 70 2,175
Summoner (Thor) Prime  21,342,086 70 2,306
Phoenix Hawk IIC 3 21,398,639 80 2,259
Phoenix Hawk IIC  21,639,842 80 1,996
Summoner (Thor) E  21,788,332 70 2,530
Thunder Hawk TDK-7X  22,162,000 100 1,967
Pillager PLG-3Z 22,290,000 100 2,551
Bane (Kraken)  22,509,000 100 1,685
Phoenix Hawk IIC 4 22,984,439 80 2,157
Bane (Kraken) 2 22,997,000 100 2,106
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) A 23,652,892 75 2,470
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) B 23,741,486 75 2,012
Mad Cat Mk II 24,017,900 90 2,877
Bane (Kraken) 3 24,018,000 100 2,616
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) Prime 24,106,250 75 2,252
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) S 24,173,517 75 2,229
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) C 24,253,361 75 2,164
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) D 24,326,642 75 2,351
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) H 24,553,048 75 2,095
Timberwolf (Mad Cat) E 24,572,188 75 2,194
Warhawk (Masakari) C  25,499,747 85 2,522
Warhawk (Masakari) H  25,569,700 85 2,185
Gargoyle (Man O' War) D 25,626,112 80 2,248
Warhawk (Masakari) B  25,943,168 85 2,063
Gargoyle (Man O' War) B 26,040,903 80 1,631
Gargoyle (Man O' War) Prime 26,105,814 80 1,342
Warhawk (Masakari) D  26,229,339 85 2,238
Gargoyle (Man O' War) A 26,234,964 80 2,166
Warhawk (Masakari) A  26,261,716 85 2,167
Gargoyle (Man O' War) H 26,364,903 80 1,821
Warhawk (Masakari) Prime  26,425,325 85 2,632
Gargoyle (Man O' War) C 26,523,528 80 1,969
Dire Wolf (Daishi) A 28,330,000 100 2,689
Dire Wolf (Daishi) H 28,343,750 100 2,517
Dire Wolf (Daishi) S 29,407,500 100 2,875
Dire Wolf (Daishi) B 29,423,126 100 2,127
Dire Wolf (Daishi) Prime 29,455,000 100 2,341
Dire Wolf (Daishi) C 29,532,500 100 3,290
Executioner (Gladiator) D  35,435,808 95 2,384
Executioner (Gladiator) Prime  35,620,450 95 2,586
Executioner (Gladiator) A  35,828,612 95 2,761
Executioner (Gladiator) H  36,099,418 95 2,500
Executioner (Gladiator) B  36,387,408 95 2,783
Executioner (Gladiator) C  36,675,033 95 2,531
Executioner (Gladiator) E  37,253,572 95 2,460

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