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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=3055u_Battle_Hawk.jpg |image=3055u_Battle_Hawk.jpg − |name=''Battle Hawk'' + |name=Battle Hawk − |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp96f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 96–97: "BH-K305 Battle Hawk"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> + |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]] of [[Hesperus II]] | production year=3053 | production year=3053 − |year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/275/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/275/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model=BH-K305<ref name=TRCIp96f /> + |model=BH-K305 |class=Light |class=Light − |cost= 3,689,140 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 3,689,140 C-bills |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |mech type= BattleMech |mech type= BattleMech |mass=30 |mass=30 − |chassis=[[Maltex 40]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |chassis=Maltex 40 − |armor= [[Paulina Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |armor=Paulina Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[GM 150 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |engine=[[GM 150 XL]] − |comsys=[[TharHes Thalia HM-22]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |comsys=[[TharHes Thalia HM-22]] − |T&T=[[TharHes Ares-5B]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |T&T=[[TharHes Ares-5B]] − |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − |speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |speed=86.4 − |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q]] − |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp96f /> --> + |armament= − * 1x [[anti-missile system]] + *1x [[Anti-Missile System]] − * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] + *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] − * 3x [[medium pulse laser]] + *3x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 710<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> + |BV (1.0)=710<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 771<ref name=TRCIp96f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 16</ref> + |BV (2.0)=771<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridget'', p. 16</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Battle Hawk''''' was originally designed and built at a time when [[Defiance Industries]] felt threatened by the large amount of equipment being produced by, and imported from, the [[Free Worlds League]]; it was built to prove that [[Defiance Industries]] was still an industry leader in [[BattleMechs]]. This came from a 'Mech that, while slow for its weight class, is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The ''Battle Hawk'' has a top speed of 86.4 km/h, which puts it on par with 'Mechs 15 to 20 tons heavier than itself, but it also carries a powerful arsenal for its size. Its five and a half tons of armor give it good protection for a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech. Additionally, to make the ''Battle Hawk'' more maneuverable on the battlefield, it can jump up to 150 meters. + The '''''Battle Hawk''''' was originally designed and built at a time when [[Defiance Industries]] felt threatened by the large amount of equipment being produced by, and imported from, the [[Free Worlds League]]. It was built to prove that [[Defiance Industries]] was still an industry leader in [[BattleMechs]]. This came from a 'Mech that, while slow for its weight class, is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The ''Battle Hawk'' has a top speed of 86.4 kph, which puts it on par with 'Mechs fifteen to twenty tons heavier than itself, but it also carries a powerful arsenal for its size. Its five and a half tons of armor give it good protection for a light 'Mech. Additionally, to make the ''Battle Hawk'' more maneuverable on the battlefield, it can jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Battle Hawk'' is armed with a powerful short-range arsenal. The primary weaponry is a trio of [[Defiance P5M]] [[medium pulse laser]]s, which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a blistering short-range laser arsenal. The 'Mech is also armed with a [[Hovertec (SSRM2)|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]] which allows the 'Mech to attempt to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor. Finally, the 'Mech mounts a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]] which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a degree of protection from missile attacks.<ref name=TRCIp96f /> + The ''Battle Hawk'' is armed with a powerful short-range arsenal. The primary weaponry is a trio of Defiance P5M [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a blistering short-range laser arsenal. The 'Mech is also armed with a Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]] which allows the 'Mech to attempt to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor. Finally, the 'Mech mounts a McArthur [[Anti-Missile System]] which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a degree of protection from missile attacks. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; BH-K306 : The K306 variant is a modification of the ''Battle Hawk'' that looks to make the 'Mech more durable. This is accomplished by removing the [[XL engine]] and replacing it with a [[light fusion engine]], allowing the 'Mech to withstand the destruction of a side torso. Additionally, the [[medium pulse laser]]s have been upgraded to [[ER medium laser]]s and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher has been replaced with a [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher.<ref name=TRCIp96f /> BV (1.0) = 876; BV (2.0) = 926<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 17</ref> + *;BH-K306 : The K306 variant is a modification of the ''Battle Hawk'' that looks to make the 'Mech more durable. This is accomplished by removing the [[XL Engine]] and replacing it with a [[Light Fusion Engine]], which allows the 'Mech to withstand the destruction of a side torso. Additionally, the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s have been upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher has been replaced with a [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 876, BV (2.0) = 926<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 17</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Battle Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BMM90>''BattleMech Manual'', Fourth Printing, p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)'', p. 9: "BattleMech Quirk Table"]</ref> + The ''Battle Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=BMM85>''BattleMech Manual'', Fourth Printing, p. 94, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BattleMech-Manual-2021-10-11-v5.0.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Eratta (Version 5.0)'', p. 17, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref> − * [[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] + *[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] − <!-- Bad Reputation removed by errata --> − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Battle Hawk Pilots]]'' ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Battle Hawk'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Kampffalke'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KM-K305'''. − − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Kampffalke'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KM-K305'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 60:
Line 54: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u_Battle_Hawk.jpg | |image=3055u_Battle_Hawk.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Battle Hawk |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]] of [[Hesperus II]] |
| production year=3053 | | production year=3053 | ||
| − | |year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/275/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/275/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=BH-K305 | + | |model=BH-K305 |
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 3,689,140 | + | |cost= 3,689,140 C-bills |
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Maltex 40 |
| − | |armor= [[ | + | |armor=Paulina Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[GM 150 XL]] | + | |engine=[[GM 150 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[TharHes Thalia HM-22]] | + | |comsys=[[TharHes Thalia HM-22]] |
| − | |T&T=[[TharHes Ares-5B]] | + | |T&T=[[TharHes Ares-5B]] |
| − | |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Luxor 2/Q]] |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Anti-Missile System]] |
| − | * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | * 3x [[ | + | *3x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 710<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=710<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 771 | + | |BV (2.0)=771<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridget'', p. 16</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Battle Hawk''''' was originally designed and built at a time when [[Defiance Industries]] felt threatened by the large amount of equipment being produced by, and imported from, the [[Free Worlds League]] | + | The '''''Battle Hawk''''' was originally designed and built at a time when [[Defiance Industries]] felt threatened by the large amount of equipment being produced by, and imported from, the [[Free Worlds League]]. It was built to prove that [[Defiance Industries]] was still an industry leader in [[BattleMechs]]. This came from a 'Mech that, while slow for its weight class, is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The ''Battle Hawk'' has a top speed of 86.4 kph, which puts it on par with 'Mechs fifteen to twenty tons heavier than itself, but it also carries a powerful arsenal for its size. Its five and a half tons of armor give it good protection for a light 'Mech. Additionally, to make the ''Battle Hawk'' more maneuverable on the battlefield, it can jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Battle Hawk'' is armed with a powerful short-range arsenal. The primary weaponry is a trio of | + | The ''Battle Hawk'' is armed with a powerful short-range arsenal. The primary weaponry is a trio of Defiance P5M [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a blistering short-range laser arsenal. The 'Mech is also armed with a Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]] which allows the 'Mech to attempt to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor. Finally, the 'Mech mounts a McArthur [[Anti-Missile System]] which provides the ''Battle Hawk'' with a degree of protection from missile attacks. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; BH-K306 : The K306 variant is a modification of the ''Battle Hawk'' that looks to make the 'Mech more durable. This is accomplished by removing the [[XL | + | *;BH-K306 : The K306 variant is a modification of the ''Battle Hawk'' that looks to make the 'Mech more durable. This is accomplished by removing the [[XL Engine]] and replacing it with a [[Light Fusion Engine]], which allows the 'Mech to withstand the destruction of a side torso. Additionally, the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s have been upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher has been replaced with a [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 876, BV (2.0) = 926<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 17</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Battle Hawk'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Battle Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=BMM85>''BattleMech Manual'', Fourth Printing, p. 94, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BattleMech-Manual-2021-10-11-v5.0.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Eratta (Version 5.0)'', p. 17, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref> |
| − | * [[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] | + | *[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Kampffalke'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KM-K305'''. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||