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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u_Hammer.jpg | |image=3055u_Hammer.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Hammer | + | |name=''Hammer'' |
|manufacturer=[[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] | ||
|production year=3053 | |production year=3053 | ||
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|model=HMR-3M | |model=HMR-3M | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 2,489,240 C- | + | |cost= 2,489,240 [[C-bill]]s |
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=Duralyte 299 [[ | + | |chassis=[[Duralyte 299]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Jolassa-325 | + | |armor=[[Jolassa-325]] |
|engine=[[GM 150]] | |engine=[[GM 150]] | ||
|comsys=[[Datacom 50]] | |comsys=[[Datacom 50]] | ||
|T&T=[[Dynatec 1122]] | |T&T=[[Dynatec 1122]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=11 | + | |heat sinks=11 [[single heat sink]]s |
|speed=86.4 | |speed=86.4 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *2x [[LRM-5]]s with [[Artemis IV]] | + | * 2x [[LRM-5]]s with [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | *3x [[Medium | + | * 3x [[Medium laser]]s |
|BV (1.0)=616<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> | |BV (1.0)=616<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=787<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 19</ref> | |BV (2.0)=787<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 19</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Hammer''''' is a [['Mech]] that was built to provide fire support for light 'Mechs. | + | The '''''Hammer''''' is a [['Mech]] that was built to provide fire support for [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mechs and to serve as a direct counter to the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' commonly used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Built around a long-range arsenal that can provide both direct and indirect fire support, it is also often paired with the ''[[Anvil]]'', using its missiles to soften up the enemy at a distance until the ''Anvil'' can bring its lasers to bear. |
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| + | The ''Hammer'' has a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, which is enough for a 'Mech intended to stay at the edges of a battlefield acting in a fire support role. Additionally, the 'Mech has a respectable six tons of armor protection. With its average speed and good armor protection combined with its long-range weapons, the ''Hammer'' is a good overall light fire support 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3055U216-17>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 16–17: "Hammer 'Mech Profile"</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary weaponry that the ''Hammer'' employs is a pair of Coventry Five-Tube [[LRM-5]] launchers that allow the ''Hammer'' to rain destruction down on a target at up to 630 meters. These launchers are supplied with | + | The primary weaponry that the ''Hammer'' employs is a pair of [[LRM-5#Coventry_Five-Tube|Coventry Five-Tube]] [[LRM-5]] launchers that allow the ''Hammer'' to rain destruction down on a target at up to 630 meters. These launchers are supplied with one ton of ammo each, and both are augmented with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater accuracy. For close combat the 'Mech carries three [[Medium Laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3055U216-17/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;HMR-3C : Called the ''Claw-Hammer'', the 3C is built to make the ''Hammer'' capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the LRM launchers and replacing it with four additional | + | *; HMR-3C : Called the ''Claw-Hammer'', the 3C is built to make the ''Hammer'' capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the [[LRM-5]] launchers and replacing it with four additional [[medium laser]]s, which gives the ''Hammer'' the ability to attack the enemy with an overwhelming laser barrage at close ranges. This variant also works well as a bodyguard 'Mech in a lance of ''Hammer'' 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 834, BV (2.0) = 976<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 18</ref> |
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| + | *; HMR-3P : Also called the ''Pein-Hammer'', the 3P is an extensive modification of the ''Hammer''. The entire arsenal has been removed from the 'Mech and replaced with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers, backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[small pulse laser]]s which provide the 'Mech with excellent close range protection. BV (1.0) = 736<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 827<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 20</ref> | ||
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| + | *; HMR-3S : The 3S is commonly called the ''Slammer'', this variant looks to increase the longevity of the ''Hammer'' on the battlefield as a fire support 'Mech. This is done by removing two of the [[medium laser]]s and replacing them with two more tons of ammunition. The 'Mech can fire a sustained barrage of LRM fire for up to eight minutes. BV (1.0) = 528<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 638<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 21</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Design Quirks== | |
| + | The ''Hammer'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hammer Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Targeting (Long)]] | ||
| − | + | ==Notable Pilots== | |
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Hammer Pilots]]'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:HMR-Hammer.png|Original ''Hammer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:3055u Hammer.jpg|''Hammer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Hammer.jpg|HMR-3M ''Hammer'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | A HMR-3R ''Hammer'' variant, which is otherwise unknown, is reported in one source to have been in service with the [[Marian Hegemony]].<ref name=CL2>''BattleCorps Scenarios: Crown of Laurels'', p. 2</ref> It is unclear however if the -3R designation in this source is in error, or if it represents a further [[Canon|canonical]] variant of the ''Hammer''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Crown of Laurels|BattleCorps Scenarios: Crown of Laurels]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:49, 5 March 2024
- This article is about the 30-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Hammer.
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| Hammer | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Free Worlds Defense Industries |
| Production Year | 3053[1] |
| Model | HMR-3M |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,489,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Duralyte 299 endo steel |
| Armor | Jolassa-325 |
| Engine | GM 150 |
| Communications System | Datacom 50 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dynatec 1122 |
| Heat Sinks | 11 single heat sinks |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 616[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 787[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hammer is a 'Mech that was built to provide fire support for light 'Mechs and to serve as a direct counter to the Valkyrie commonly used by the Federated Commonwealth. Built around a long-range arsenal that can provide both direct and indirect fire support, it is also often paired with the Anvil, using its missiles to soften up the enemy at a distance until the Anvil can bring its lasers to bear.
The Hammer has a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, which is enough for a 'Mech intended to stay at the edges of a battlefield acting in a fire support role. Additionally, the 'Mech has a respectable six tons of armor protection. With its average speed and good armor protection combined with its long-range weapons, the Hammer is a good overall light fire support 'Mech.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The primary weaponry that the Hammer employs is a pair of Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5 launchers that allow the Hammer to rain destruction down on a target at up to 630 meters. These launchers are supplied with one ton of ammo each, and both are augmented with an Artemis IV fire control system for greater accuracy. For close combat the 'Mech carries three Martell medium lasers.[4]
Variants[edit]
- HMR-3C
- Called the Claw-Hammer, the 3C is built to make the Hammer capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the LRM-5 launchers and replacing it with four additional medium lasers, which gives the Hammer the ability to attack the enemy with an overwhelming laser barrage at close ranges. This variant also works well as a bodyguard 'Mech in a lance of Hammer 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 834, BV (2.0) = 976[5]
- HMR-3P
- Also called the Pein-Hammer, the 3P is an extensive modification of the Hammer. The entire arsenal has been removed from the 'Mech and replaced with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of Streak SRM-4 launchers, backed up by two ER medium lasers and two small pulse lasers which provide the 'Mech with excellent close range protection. BV (1.0) = 736[2][6], BV (2.0) = 827[7]
- HMR-3S
- The 3S is commonly called the Slammer, this variant looks to increase the longevity of the Hammer on the battlefield as a fire support 'Mech. This is done by removing two of the medium lasers and replacing them with two more tons of ammunition. The 'Mech can fire a sustained barrage of LRM fire for up to eight minutes. BV (1.0) = 528[2], BV (2.0) = 638[8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Hammer has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Hammer from TRO:3055
Hammer from TRO:3055 Upgrade
HMR-3M Hammer in combat from CCG
Notes[edit]
A HMR-3R Hammer variant, which is otherwise unknown, is reported in one source to have been in service with the Marian Hegemony.[10] It is unclear however if the -3R designation in this source is in error, or if it represents a further canonical variant of the Hammer.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hammer (BattleMech)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 16–17: "Hammer 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 18
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 20
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 21
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hammer Entry
- ↑ BattleCorps Scenarios: Crown of Laurels, p. 2