Highlander

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Highlander.png
|name=Highlander
|release=Inner Sphere Mechpack
|tech=Inner Sphere
|class=Assault
|mass=90 Tons
|chassis=Standard
|armortons=16 tons
|armor=Ferro Fibrous
|heat sinks=0
|speed=66.99
|jumpjets=Yes
|armament=*1x[[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]
*1x[[Gauss Rifle]]
*2x[[Large Laser]]s
|Electronics=*[[LAMS]]
|cost=C-bills
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=The namesake of the Northwind Highlander mercenary unit, this 90-ton, jump-capable assault Mech is a force to be reckoned with.
|Strengths=Exceptionally agile for an Assault chassis, the Highlander performs more like a Heavy class mech in many ways. Its acceleration, deceleration and turn rate put it near the top of its class. It had excellent torso maneuverability, and this helps make it a good choice for close range combat. Also capable of carrying [[Jump Jets]], the Highlander can deploy to high ground, or pursue smaller units in areas where other Assault mechs are unable to follow. The ballistic heavy chassis is one of the few mechs capable of carrying the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] and demands considerable respect wherever encountered.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Weaknesses=Its arms carry the bulk of its ballistic weaponry, and should be targeted to reduce its effectiveness. Its [[ECM]] and Jump capability make it dangerous in flanking operations, and the Highlander can deploy to strategic area undetected. Its torso is fast for an Assault mech, and smaller units must be aware of this before attempting to tackle it alone. Lack of Omni slots limits its configuration options but it is quite capable of bringing tremendous firepower to any battlefield. Limited Energy slots make this cool running mech especially valuable in desert environments.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Acceleration=6.41
|Best Acceleration=11.81 m/sec [[Gargoyle]]
|Worst Acceleration=2 m/sec [[Behemoth]]\[[Behemoth II]]
|Deceleration=9.11
|Best Deceleration=17.71 m/sec [[Gargoyle]]
|Worst Deceleration=2.5 m/sec [[Behemoth]]\[[Behemoth II]]
|Turn Rate=0.44
|Best Turn Rate=0.44  º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.26  º/sec [[Behemoth]]\[[Behemoth II]]
|Twist Speed=60
|Best Twist Speed=70  º/sec [[Gargoyle]]
|Worst Twist Speed=30  º/sec [[Behemoth]]\[[Behemoth II]]
|Elevation=30
|Best Elevation=50º [[Annihilator]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=57.0
|Best Heat Capacity=74.3 [[Annihilator]]
|Worst Heat Capacity=53.7 [[Awesome]]
|Torso Twist=120
|Best Torso Twist=360º [[Blood Asp]]
|Worst Torso Twist=80º
|Damage Multiplier=1.11
|Best Damage Multiplier=1.15 [[Mauler]]
|Worst Damage Multiplier=1 [[Supernova]]
|Kill Bonus=250
|Best Kill Bonus=250
|Worst Kill Bonus=250
|Max Armor=525
|Best Max Armor=525 points
|Worst Max Armor=525 points
|Free Tonnage=67.6
|base speed=56.99
|1st upgrade=1.0
|1st speed=61.99
|2nd upgrade=3.0
|2nd speed=67.0
|3rd upgrade=6.0
|3rd speed=72.0
|4th upgrade=10.0
|4th speed=77.00
|5th upgrade=15.0
|5th speed=82.01
|6th upgrade=21.0
|6th speed=87.01
|final upgrade=21.0
|top speed=87.01
|engine size=Large
|increments=5
|Second Mech Picture Link=highlanderslots.jpg
|Left Arm Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ammo Consuming]]
|Right Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]<br>4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Left Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|Right Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]<br>2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|ECM=Yes
|BAP=No
|Jump Jets=Yes
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=No
|IFF Jammer=Yes
|Advanced Gyro=No
|Custom Variant=[[Highlander "Clan Re-fit"]]
|Notes=This is one of the 'Mechs redesigned by [http://www.mechazone.com David White] for Mercenaries. You can find the rejected designs and finalized concept [http://mecha-master.deviantart.com/gallery/9755897?offset=48#/d27lm3a here] and [http://mecha-master.deviantart.com/gallery/9755897?offset=24#/d27lln4 here]. The original design for the Highlander can be found [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/File:Highlander.jpg here].
|Gallery1=MechWarrior_Fail_Highlander_by_Mecha_Master.jpg
|Gallery1 Description=Rejected Redesign By:David White
|Gallery2=MechWarrior_4_Highlander_by_Mecha_Master.jpg
|Gallery2 Description=Final Redesign By:David White
|Tech Category=Inner Sphere BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Assault BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=90
|cost=C-bills
}}