V5.00AnubisABS-4C R%DD AA@@ML 3 1 2 2 1 8 if, ecm    ZDiverse OpticsZDiverse Optics`0Sian/Ceres Jaguar`Sian/Ceres JaguarxApple Churchill##Z##` ####Z##`##  xxhThe ABS-4C Anubis is the latest variant of this advanced light Mech to be produced at Detroit by the Magistracy of Canopus. It apears to be built to higher standards than previous variants, which were notorious for slipshod quality and high maintenance requirements. Given that the new Anubis clearly shows even more Capellan influence than previous models, and that it is also used by the CCAF, it is likely that Capellan engineers were involved in bringing the quality control at Detroit closer to Capellan standards.iThe ABS-4C Anubis is broadly similar to earlier models in construction, but its overall quality of workmanship is much improved. It is as fast as previous models, but has better defenses and an improved arrangement of weapons. The ABS-4C Anubis is designed to be a swift harasser Mech. It carries two LRM-5's with a single two-ton ammo bin, and is usually loaded with a mix of standard and minelaying missiles. Two ERML's serve for close work, and provide a measure of endurance that was missing from earlier models. Defenses are improved with an extra ton of Capellan stealth armor, and CASE for the ammo bin.    sThe ABS-4C Anubis is being deployed by the CCAF's Shadow Lances, where it fights beside the Sha Yu and new Reseen designs. The MAF is replacing previous variants of the Anubis with the ABS-4C on a one for one basis. Those older variants are being "recycled" back to the factory on Detroit, and refitted to the new standard. This practice has allowed the MAF to deploy the new Anubis faster than production alone would allow. The Taurian Concordat still has a fair number of older model Anubis Mechs. Rumors say that the Concordat has successfully reverse engineered the Capellans' stealth armor, and is researching ways to upgrade its own Anubis inventory. The Colonial Marshals want to upgrade their Anubis inventory, but are trapped between the Magistracy and Concordat. Without their help, the Marshals may not be able to maintain the cranky Anubis, let alone upgrade it.Designed by James Myers [ none ]Detroit Consolidated MechworksDetroit Ceres MotorsHellespont Lite with CASEDetroit Type III(Ceres Metals Model 666 with Guardian ECM Dynatec 990None