Hammer (BattleMech)
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| [[Image:191px|191px|Hammer (BattleMech)]] | |
| Hammer | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Free Worlds Defense Industries |
| Model | HMR-3M |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons tons |
| Chassis | Duralyte 299 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Jolassa-325 |
| Engine | GM 150 |
| Speed | 86.4 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 616 |
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Description
The Hammer is a 'Mech that is built to provide fire support for light 'Mechs. The 'Mech is built around a long-range arsenal that can provide both direct and indirect fire support. The Hammer has a maximum speed of 86.4 kph 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.
Armament
The primary weapon 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. This is augmented with greater accuracy due to the Hammers Artemis IV fire control system. The 'Mech is also armed with three Martell Medium Lasers for close combat.
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 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
- 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. The 'Mech is armed with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of Streak SRM 4 launchers. These are 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
- HMR-3S - The 3S is commonly called the Slammer. The 'Mech 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