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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = | + | |image = HWolf-4F.jpg |
| − | + | |name = ''HawkWolf'' | |
|manufacturer = [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 178, "HWK-4F ''HawkWolf''</ref><ref name=TRO3145Mp45>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 45</ref><ref name=XTROR-7>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 7</ref> | |manufacturer = [[Hope Industrial Works]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 178, "HWK-4F ''HawkWolf''</ref><ref name=TRO3145Mp45>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 45</ref><ref name=XTROR-7>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 7</ref> | ||
|production year =3100 | |production year =3100 | ||
|year reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4273 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4273 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model = HWK-4F<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | |model = HWK-4F<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | ||
| − | + | |mass = 80 | |
| − | |mass = 80 | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |chassis = Advanced HWK<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |armor = Hope Shield with [[Case]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | + | |chassis = [[Advanced HWK]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> |
| + | |armor = [[Hope Shield]] with [[Case]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | ||
|engine = [[Pitban 320]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | |engine = [[Pitban 320]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | ||
|comsys = [[Hope M13 Howler]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | |comsys = [[Hope M13 Howler]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | ||
|T&T = [[Hope HawkEye]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | |T&T = [[Hope HawkEye]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | ||
| − | |heat sinks = 14<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[Heat Sink|single]]<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> |
|speed = 64 | |speed = 64 | ||
|armament = | |armament = | ||
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Named for a canine predator adapted to [[Randis IV]], the '''''HawkWolf''''' is a unique [[BattleMech]] constructed by the [[Brotherhood of Randis]] that entered production in [[3076]].<ref name=XTROR-7/> | Named for a canine predator adapted to [[Randis IV]], the '''''HawkWolf''''' is a unique [[BattleMech]] constructed by the [[Brotherhood of Randis]] that entered production in [[3076]].<ref name=XTROR-7/> | ||
| − | To help support their activities, the Brotherhood set aside resources to develop production facilities to build " | + | To help support their activities, the Brotherhood set aside resources to develop production facilities to build "[[RetroMech]]s", in order to both fill out its own forces and to sell as a means of generating further capital. Initially starting with [[RetroTech]] ''[[Firebee]]s'' and ''[[Dervish]]es'', their success led the Brotherhood to develop an entirely new design. Intended mainly for fire-support roles, the ''HawkWolf'' was generally assigned to the Brotherhood's "squires" as a means for its youngest warriors to gain experience and avoid placing the primitive design at threat against more advanced opponents in direct combat.<ref name=XTROR-7/> Following trade agreements signed between the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] and both the [[Calderon Protectorate]] and [[Filtvelt Coalition]] [[Grand Knight]] [[William Dirac]]'s government was able to upgrade the original Primitive HWK-3F ''HawkWolf'' to a new, more modern configuration: the HWK-4F. [[Hope Industrial Works]] was able to replace the primitive armor of the original with twelve tons of more modern armor, reducing the weight of the armor by a third and allowing for the engine to be replaced with a more efficient [[Pitban 320]] [[fusion engine]], add an additional heat sink, expand the ''HawkWolf's'' ammunition supplies and generally make the 'Mech easier to maintain.<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed to provide fire-support for the Brotherhood's more advanced machines, the ''HawkWolf's''' armament consists of a Delta Dart [[LRM-15]] launcher mounted in each arm, supported by a Doombud [[MML-5]] rack in each torso, giving a weapons loadout similar to the earlier ''[[Longbow]]'' fire support 'Mech. All of the ammunition was stored in the right torso, with four tons of ammunition feeding the LRMs and two tons of ammunition available for the MMLs.<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> | + | Designed to provide fire-support for the Brotherhood's more advanced machines, the ''HawkWolf's''' armament consists of a Delta Dart [[LRM-15]] launcher mounted in each arm, supported by a [[Doombud]] [[MML-5]] rack in each torso, giving a weapons loadout similar to the earlier ''[[Longbow]]'' fire support 'Mech. All of the ammunition was stored in the right torso, with four tons of ammunition feeding the LRMs and two tons of ammunition available for the MMLs.<ref name="TRO:3150p178"/><ref name=TRO3145Mp45/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;HWK-3F : | + | *;HWK-3F : The original design, introduced into service in [[3076]], the RetroTech ''HawkWolf'' featured a number of primitive components. The [[primitive engine]] gave the -3F a top speed 10 km/h slower than its more modern replacement, and used eighteen tons of [[primitive armor]]. While this made the 3F as well-protected as the 4F, the 3F ran a little hotter, having just thirteen heat sinks; it also had lower ammunition endurance, as the LRMs were only able to draw on three tons of ammunition in total.<ref name=XTROR-7/> BV(2.0) = 1,349<ref name=XTROR-7/> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Hawkwolf XTRORetroTech.png|HWK-3F ''HawkWolf'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech|XTRO: RetroTech]]'' | |
| + | HWolf-4F.jpg|HWK-4F ''HawkWolf'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries|TRO: 3145 Mercs]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Fiefdom of Randis BattleMechs]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 5 March 2024
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| HawkWolf | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hope Industrial Works[1][2][3] |
| Production Year | 3100[4] |
| Model | HWK-4F[1][2] |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Chassis | Advanced HWK[1][2] |
| Armor | Hope Shield with Case[1][2] |
| Engine | Pitban 320[1][2] |
| Communications System | Hope M13 Howler[1][2] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Hope HawkEye[1][2] |
| Heat Sinks | 14 single[1][2] |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,428[2][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Named for a canine predator adapted to Randis IV, the HawkWolf is a unique BattleMech constructed by the Brotherhood of Randis that entered production in 3076.[3]
To help support their activities, the Brotherhood set aside resources to develop production facilities to build "RetroMechs", in order to both fill out its own forces and to sell as a means of generating further capital. Initially starting with RetroTech Firebees and Dervishes, their success led the Brotherhood to develop an entirely new design. Intended mainly for fire-support roles, the HawkWolf was generally assigned to the Brotherhood's "squires" as a means for its youngest warriors to gain experience and avoid placing the primitive design at threat against more advanced opponents in direct combat.[3] Following trade agreements signed between the Fiefdom of Randis and both the Calderon Protectorate and Filtvelt Coalition Grand Knight William Dirac's government was able to upgrade the original Primitive HWK-3F HawkWolf to a new, more modern configuration: the HWK-4F. Hope Industrial Works was able to replace the primitive armor of the original with twelve tons of more modern armor, reducing the weight of the armor by a third and allowing for the engine to be replaced with a more efficient Pitban 320 fusion engine, add an additional heat sink, expand the HawkWolf's ammunition supplies and generally make the 'Mech easier to maintain.[1][2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed to provide fire-support for the Brotherhood's more advanced machines, the HawkWolf's' armament consists of a Delta Dart LRM-15 launcher mounted in each arm, supported by a Doombud MML-5 rack in each torso, giving a weapons loadout similar to the earlier Longbow fire support 'Mech. All of the ammunition was stored in the right torso, with four tons of ammunition feeding the LRMs and two tons of ammunition available for the MMLs.[1][2]
Variants[edit]
- HWK-3F
- The original design, introduced into service in 3076, the RetroTech HawkWolf featured a number of primitive components. The primitive engine gave the -3F a top speed 10 km/h slower than its more modern replacement, and used eighteen tons of primitive armor. While this made the 3F as well-protected as the 4F, the 3F ran a little hotter, having just thirteen heat sinks; it also had lower ammunition endurance, as the LRMs were only able to draw on three tons of ammunition in total.[3] BV(2.0) = 1,349[3]
Design Quirks[edit]
The HWK-4F HawkWolf variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1][2]
Gallery[edit]
HWK-3F HawkWolf from XTRO: RetroTech
HWK-4F HawkWolf from TRO: 3145 Mercs
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 178, "HWK-4F HawkWolf
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 45
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 7
- ↑ MUL online date for the HawkWolf
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 58