V5.00 U Blood KiteCYû ÷q–Ì P\EP\EBøApAMA 7 7 8 5 41 3Jecmÿ$$ ( ý< Firefly-63 Series 7Wý Firefly-6X Ravenfeatherý Firefly-63 Series 7W3 Series 7W 3ýýý      ýýýýýý   X  3  3öÿð„ The Blood Kite has always been a symbol of pride to the Blood Spirits. A tough and durable assault mech, that's also exceptionally cheap to produce, the Blood Kite has been relatively unchanged throughout the centuries. Recently, however, the growing strengths of the Star Adders have prompted the Coyotes to reach out a hand of friendship to the Blood Spirits. Sharing a feud with the Adders, the Coyotes explained the old grudges that caused them to act as they did against the Fire Mandrill kindraa. In addition to the explanation, the Coyotes also offered some measure of technical assistance, as well as some newer designs for Blood Spirit use. Though Khan Karianna Schmitt is not yet convinced of the sincerity of the Coyote offer, she has used their technical assistance to develop an experimental refit to the venerable Blood Kite, taking advantage of some new technology.½ The retrofit of the Blood Kite still manages to perform exceptionally well in all the requirements first set down by Khan Ceana Boques. The endosteel frame was replaced with a standard titanium skeleton. Instead, ferro-fibrous armor was utilized, allowing it to mount far greater protection than the original model. The extended range large lasers were kept, but all the missile launchers were replaced by a trio of ATM-6 racks, allowing far greater versatility in battle. Lastly, an ECM suite was installed, allowing it to strike from ambush, and jam enemy targetting systems. Though the cost has increased, the Blood Kite CY is still far less expensive than the ER PPC variant of the mech.h So far the Blood Kite CY has only been seen in battle once, in a skirmish on York. There, a trinary of Star Adders were taken by surprise by the sudden batchall of a 'second line' garrison. The inclusion of Coyote-produced ATM mechs proved to be the difference, as the Star Adders were not expecting such advanced technology in the hands of the Spirits. õStar Captain Torin Schmitt A relatively young member of House Schmitt, Star Captain Torin won his Bloodname at the age of 23, and is a rather radical sort by Blood Spirit standards. He feels that the arguments of Crusaders versus Wardens have little merit now, and instead the Clans should focus on keeping away from the corruption of the Inner Sphere. Pointing to the Nova Cats, Clan Wolf-in-Exile, and the taint that other clans (in his mind) are beginning to show, he has advocated an alliance with like-minded Clans to cut off contact with the Inner Sphere completely. With these views, as well as a lack of bias against 'Warden' clans, Khan Karianna Schmitt is considering naming him as Coyote ilChi, if this agreement continues to bear fruit.½ The new Blood Kite CY appears in most of the Blood Spirit touman, and is often deployed with unmodified Blood Kites, to further spread confusion among the enemies of Clan Blood Spirit.ëAs used to publish FanPro's publication: Record Sheets: 3067 As entered and supplied by Randall Bills Text from TRO 3067, entered by Chris "Dukeroyal" Mc Intosh, from text provided by Randall Bills New variant done by Malakim [ none ]York OmniMech Y3 FacilityYork 255 Standard Compound 12A1 Standard with CASE (Unknown) York Y3-Com York Y3-T&TClan Series Type 3 Assault