Hatchet

(Complete list of Hatchet or Sword using BattleMechs)

BattleMech Hatchet

Description[edit]

Introduced in 3022 by the Lyran Commonwealth,[1] the Hatchet is a melee attack weapon used by BattleMechs. While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also feasible and useful due to increased damage potential (compared to a punch) and a lack of heat buildup.

Models[edit]

The hatchet is used by designs manufactured on the following planets:

Model Planet Company Mounted on
BSW Light Hatchet Benet III Johnston Industries Valiant V4-LNT-J3[2]
BSW Light Hatchet Dover Wakazashi Enterprises Valiant V4-LNT-K7[2]
BSW Light Hatchet Solaris VII Vining Engineering and Salvage Team Valiant V4-LNT-K7,
Valiant VLN-3T[2]
Defiance Type G3 New Syrtis Johnston Industries [3]
FT130 Light 'Mech Hatchet Valiant[4]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

In the BattleTech board game, the Hatchet is swung in the physical attack phase at −1 to hit, dealing a point of damage for every five tons of weight.[1] Notable 'Mechs carrying hatchets include the Hatchetman, Neanderthal, Axman, Buccaneer, Berserker, and a variant of the Black Knight.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 220
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 68
  3. Shrapnel, Issue #7, p. 52
  4. MechWarrior Dark Age: Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 131

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