Appearing in only very small numbers among the invading 
Clans, very little is known about the omnimech referred to 
as "Tigershark" by our adversaries.  The amount of fixed 
equipment is unusual for an omnimech, thus our 
intelligence suggests it might possibly be an older design, 
few of which remain in service.

Capabilities:

A strange combination of speed and firepower, the 
Tigershark seemingly defies the conventions of the sixteen 
omnimechs we are currently familiar with.  Taking full 
advantage of advanced constructions materials such as 
extra-light engines, Endo Steel internal structure, and 
Ferro-Fibrous armor, it would suggest that this design is 
fairly new.  However, unlike other omnimechs, it carries a 
good portion of its armament not in pods, but as a 
conventional weapons package.  With a top speed of 86 
kph and eleven tons of Ferro-Fibrous plate, the 
performance is certainly on par with other Clan omni 
designs.  Yet, integral jump jets, paired LRM systems, and 
a quartet of machine guns set it apart from the others.

The configuration that was commonly seen in the few 
encounters with the Tigershark has it carrying an 
extended-range particle cannon as the primary weapons 
system.  Coupled with the integral missile racks, this 
version can deliver damage at long ranges.  With the 
addition of three medium pulse lasers and a Streak SRM 
missile pack, the Tigershark also has little problem 
dispatching opponents as the battle moves into 
close-quarters.

The configuration, dubbed Configuration A, carries a pair 
of extended-range large lasers in a similar fashion to the 
Clan Mad Cat.  Like the Mad Cat, the Tigershark A has no 
problems engaging at extreme ranges with missiles and 
lasers.  Inner Sphere units are advised to close distance 
quickly as they will be at a marked disadvantage at 
stand-off distances.  It should be noted, however, that 
Configuration A also carries a pair of large Streak missile 
packs for close in work, thus any advantage you try to 
seek at close ranges may be offset by the accurate SRM 
battery.

Configuration B appears to be an alternative to the 
common configuration, replacing the particle cannon with 
a rapid-fire autocannon.  The volume of fire from the 
autocannon allows it to inflict more damage than the 
particle cannon over the same period of time, yet this 
configuration is hampered by apparently limited ammo 
supply for the main weapon.  Additional firepower is 
provided here by another Streak SRM pack as well as a 
pair of extended-range medium lasers.  

Obviously intended for long-range work, the Configuration 
C mounts a pair of light LBX autocannon to battle at 
extreme range.  Rather than load up on further 
long-ranged weaponry, such as more missile racks, this 
configuration carries further short-range firepower in the 
form of three extended-range medium lasers and a pair of 
SRM-6 packs.  It is cautioned that should you try and 
close with this long-range sniper, pilots be wary of the 
short-range battery.

Configuration D is definitely identified as a long-range 
support unit, carrying a pair of large LRM-20 racks in 
addition to the fixed LRM-10s.  While ammunition appears 
to be in short supply for these missile racks, this 
configuration can fight on at medium ranges with a pair of 
extended-range medium lasers and a pair of medium pulse 
lasers.

Deployment:

Very few Tigersharks have been encountered as of 3052, 
it appears as though the Clans are not producing the 
design in any great numbers.  One theory proposed by our 
intelligence division is that the Tigershark is an older 
design that has since been passed over for the more 
common heavy omnimechs of the Clan militaries.  The lack 
of a fully pod mounted weapons array seems to lend itself 
well to this theory.