Designed as a heavier version of the SDK-1SW Sidekick,
the Pagan is a competent combat unit in its own right.
Mounting a diverse array of weaponry, maximum armor
coverage, and decent speed, this vehicle is looked upon
favorably by mercenary units that can afford the upkeep of
its advanced technology.
And that afvanced technology is all over this 'Mech. Its
primary weapons consist of a standard Particle Projection
Cannon and an Extended Range Large Laser.
Supplementing the Pagan's long-range firepower is an
Artemis-enhanced 5-tube LRM system, and rounding out
the offensive firepower of this unit is 2 Extended Range
Medium Lasers. For defensive purposes the unit carries a
Guardian ECM Suite which helps it avoid detection and
foul its opponents' aim.
It is not uncommon to find this advanced equipment
replaced with more common and easily available parts.
The most common variations almost always include
swapping standard units for the ER Lasers, and removing
the Artemis IV FCS in favor of another Medium Laser or an
extra ton of ammunition for the LRM system. Although this
does reduce the units combat capabilities somewhat it
does make maintenance of the unit much easier and less
expensive, two things that are very important to most
mercenary commanders.