Overview:

    Recently seen lumbering across TharHes Industries 
proving grounds, this Stalker variant is more than a major 
revision of the original; it is now an OmniMech.  
Renowned for its massive weapons load, the Stalker was 
prudent choice for designers to base an OmniMech design 
on.  

Capabilities:

    The primary configuration copies the formidable 
weapons load of the original machine, making it popular 
with pilots who are accustomed to piloting the classic 
Stalker.  In addition, A-pods were added to help alleviate 
the slow machine's known vulnerability to anti-Mech 
infantry.
    Alternate configuration A serves as a missile 
barrage platform, with 4 long-range missile launchers 
backed up by a number of extended range lasers for 
close-in support
    The B configuration is rapidly gaining popularity with 
pilots, combining a deadly and effective combination of 
accurate short-range and powerful intermediate-range 
firepower.
    Configuration C, with its array of accurate pulse lasers,  
is intended only for  situations in which the slow 'mech is 
likely to be at close quarters with opponents, such as in 
canyons or urban areas.
    Finally, the D configuration is the Lyran Alliance Armed 
Force's first serious attempt at producing a C3 command 
platform capable of coordinating a full company of 
C3-equipped 'Mechs.

Deployment:

    The analysis so far is promising, and the omni Stalker 
may see production by the end of 3060.  Assuming that 
Archon Katherine maintains her tight grip on the Tharkad 
production facilities, all Stalkers are expected to be 
deployed to loyal Lyran front-line units.