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The '''''Hammerhead''''' was first deployed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2407]] during the [[Age of War]] as a ground-based defensive craft for protecting planets and patrolling [[Jump Point|jump points]].<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 76-77</ref> Over the next three centuries the ''Hammerhead'' would receive periodic refits to remain in service to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Chief among these was the replacement of its older armor for [[Ferro-Aluminum]] in the [[twenty-sixth century]], which greatly increased the craft's survivability, though like other retrofits the armor is ungainly in some areas and weak in others. This superior protection, combined with excellent acceleration capabilities for such a heavy craft, allowed the ''Hammerhead'' to penetrate defenses quickly and safely in order to wreck havoc, especially against enemy [[DropShip]]s. Five tons of fuel also gave the fighter acceptable flight speeds and endurance.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/> | The '''''Hammerhead''''' was first deployed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2407]] during the [[Age of War]] as a ground-based defensive craft for protecting planets and patrolling [[Jump Point|jump points]].<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 76-77</ref> Over the next three centuries the ''Hammerhead'' would receive periodic refits to remain in service to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Chief among these was the replacement of its older armor for [[Ferro-Aluminum]] in the [[twenty-sixth century]], which greatly increased the craft's survivability, though like other retrofits the armor is ungainly in some areas and weak in others. This superior protection, combined with excellent acceleration capabilities for such a heavy craft, allowed the ''Hammerhead'' to penetrate defenses quickly and safely in order to wreck havoc, especially against enemy [[DropShip]]s. Five tons of fuel also gave the fighter acceptable flight speeds and endurance.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/> | ||
| − | The only ''Hammerhead''s to survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] were those kept in the secret stockpiles maintained by [[ComStar]]. | + | The only ''Hammerhead''s to survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] were those kept in the secret stockpiles maintained by [[ComStar]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> While the [[Federated Commonwealth]] tested prototypes based off plans from the recovered [[Helm Memory Core]] in the 3040s at the [[Hudson Gulf Aerospace Center]],<ref name=LD-201>''Lost Destiny'', p. 201 "Chapter Twenty-Six"</ref> it would take the public unveiling of the [[Com Guards]] to see the design proliferate in the [[Clan Invasion era]], especially among the [[Word of Blake]] and their allies, with new variants being fielded by both forces.<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Hammerhead'''s singular armament is both a source of fear and criticism for the craft. Its [[ | + | The ''Hammerhead'''s singular armament is both a source of fear and criticism for the craft. Its [[Imperator Zeta-20]] [[Autocannon/20|Autocannon]] allows it to kill other light and medium fighters quickly, while presenting a significant threat to DropShip captains. However, due to space constrictions the fighter can only carry three tons of ammo for its gun, and it lacks any secondary armament. For this reason, ''Hammerhead''s rarely stay in a fight for long, and are often paired with energy weapon-equipped fighters.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;HMR-HC : Introduced seventy years after the original version, this ''Hammerhead'' traded the primitive components for standard armor and engine. This gave it more protection and slightly higher top speed (three and a half g's).<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,050<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 33</ref> | *;HMR-HC : Introduced seventy years after the original version, this ''Hammerhead'' traded the primitive components for standard armor and engine. This gave it more protection and slightly higher top speed (three and a half g's).<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,050<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 33</ref> | ||
| − | *;HMR-HDb : Designed for the exclusive use of '''[[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]]''' commands, the HMR-HDb ''Hammerhead'' partially compensates for the problem of ammunition dependence by replacing the Autocannon with an M-7 [[Gauss Rifle]] and an additional 2 tons of ammo. BV (2.0) = 1,339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 42</ref> | + | *;HMR-HDb : Designed for the exclusive use of '''[[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]]''' commands, the HMR-HDb ''Hammerhead'' partially compensates for the problem of ammunition dependence by replacing the Autocannon with an [[M-7]] [[Gauss Rifle]] and an additional 2 tons of ammo. BV (2.0) = 1,339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 42</ref> |
| − | *;HMR-HE : A variant popular with Com Guards aerospace pilots, the ''Hammerhead-E'' replaces the autocannon with two Magna Hellstar [[PPC]]s. An additional heat sink is added, and all 11 are upgraded to [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], along with two additional tons of fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,254<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 353</ref> | + | *;HMR-HE : A variant popular with Com Guards aerospace pilots, the ''Hammerhead-E'' replaces the autocannon with two [[Magna Hellstar]] [[PPC]]s. An additional heat sink is added, and all 11 are upgraded to [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], along with two additional tons of fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,254<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 353</ref> |
*;HMR-HF : In use by Word of Blake squadrons, the ''Hammerhead-F'' replaces its standard weapon with an [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] along with two tons of ammo. Secondary weaponry is also included, a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s, with single laser mounted in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,162<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 354</ref> | *;HMR-HF : In use by Word of Blake squadrons, the ''Hammerhead-F'' replaces its standard weapon with an [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] along with two tons of ammo. Secondary weaponry is also included, a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s, with single laser mounted in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,162<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 354</ref> | ||
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*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Lost Destiny]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 29 January 2019
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| Hammerhead | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Interstellar[1] |
| Production Year | 2571[2] |
| Model | HMR-HD |
| Class | Heavy Aerospace Fighter |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 4,443,656[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Lockhead BR65 |
| Power Plant | Pitban C375 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
1 AC/20 |
| Communications System | Lassitor FibroLink |
| Tracking & Targeting System | BANDAR 9 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| BV (1.0) | 992[4][5] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,046[1] 1,028[6] |
Contents
Description
The Hammerhead was first deployed by the Terran Hegemony in 2407 during the Age of War as a ground-based defensive craft for protecting planets and patrolling jump points.[7] Over the next three centuries the Hammerhead would receive periodic refits to remain in service to the Star League Defense Force. Chief among these was the replacement of its older armor for Ferro-Aluminum in the twenty-sixth century, which greatly increased the craft's survivability, though like other retrofits the armor is ungainly in some areas and weak in others. This superior protection, combined with excellent acceleration capabilities for such a heavy craft, allowed the Hammerhead to penetrate defenses quickly and safely in order to wreck havoc, especially against enemy DropShips. Five tons of fuel also gave the fighter acceptable flight speeds and endurance.[1][7]
The only Hammerheads to survive the Succession Wars were those kept in the secret stockpiles maintained by ComStar.[1] While the Federated Commonwealth tested prototypes based off plans from the recovered Helm Memory Core in the 3040s at the Hudson Gulf Aerospace Center,[8] it would take the public unveiling of the Com Guards to see the design proliferate in the Clan Invasion era, especially among the Word of Blake and their allies, with new variants being fielded by both forces.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Hammerhead's singular armament is both a source of fear and criticism for the craft. Its Imperator Zeta-20 Autocannon allows it to kill other light and medium fighters quickly, while presenting a significant threat to DropShip captains. However, due to space constrictions the fighter can only carry three tons of ammo for its gun, and it lacks any secondary armament. For this reason, Hammerheads rarely stay in a fight for long, and are often paired with energy weapon-equipped fighters.[1][7]
Variants
- HMR-HA
- The original Hammerhead was built using primitive equipment. It carried two Large Lasers in the nose, and no other weapons. It was protected by sixteen tons of Primitive Armor and carried a primitive cockpit. Its thirty-three ton engine could propel it at three Gs.[9] BV (2.0) = 899[10]
- HMR-HDb
- Designed for the exclusive use of SLDF Royal commands, the HMR-HDb Hammerhead partially compensates for the problem of ammunition dependence by replacing the Autocannon with an M-7 Gauss Rifle and an additional 2 tons of ammo. BV (2.0) = 1,339[13]
- HMR-HE
- A variant popular with Com Guards aerospace pilots, the Hammerhead-E replaces the autocannon with two Magna Hellstar PPCs. An additional heat sink is added, and all 11 are upgraded to Double Heat Sinks, along with two additional tons of fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,254[14]
- HMR-HF
- In use by Word of Blake squadrons, the Hammerhead-F replaces its standard weapon with an LB 10-X Autocannon along with two tons of ammo. Secondary weaponry is also included, a pair of ER Medium Lasers, with single laser mounted in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,162[15]
- HMR-HG
- This rumored variant of the Hammerhead, supposedly ambushing DropShips within the Marik Commonwealth, is armed with an Ultra AC/20 Autocannon, though it is thought to carry only a single ton of ammo. BV (2.0) = 1,235[16]
Design Quirks
The HMR-HA Hammerhead is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Gallery
Hammerhead
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 242-243, "Hammerhead Fighter Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hammerhead (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 352
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 76-77
- ↑ Lost Destiny, p. 201 "Chapter Twenty-Six"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 13, "HMR-HA Hammerhead"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 32
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 13
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 33
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 42
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 353
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 354
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 355