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2 June 3064 – After the Coalition and K&C have been investing in the Iveco Burro II as their combat armored transport of choice (and it works really well), and all of their 3065 product has already been bought up, Iveco has been approached by both the Free Worlds League and the Capellan Confederation 9our allies) to build a plant in their territory with the Burro II as their lead feature. They have decided on Jonathan, in the Confederation as their first expansion target.
11 June, 3064 – The first actual prototypes of the Buckshot have been built. Using a Rifleman chassis as the beginning, the chest and legs look similar, but the arms and head are very different. The ‘Mech has shown some long-term and medium range potential. Anticipating sales due to advanced building specs (ER Medium Lasers, MRM 30, Light Engine) the marketing retinue has shown a deep market for this ‘Mech. It can be this generation’s Alexander. Kressly orders a full four lines.
10 August, 3064 – After delays due to the new technology taking longer than expected, the Shadow Hawk SHD-5C begin rolling off the line in Lang on Caph, and 2 a month are beginning to churn out.
Due to its contract, Vicore gets the first 3 months free as part of their compensation. So the November allotment will go on the market. The Coalition has ordered months of Shadow Hawks to help out their various forces. Word of Blake has also ordered two months worth. The Coalition will get Nov-Jan, then WOB gets Feb, Mar, then the Coalition takes production back over.
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