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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the 70-ton BattleMech|the DropShip|Hercules (DropShip class)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=3055u_Hercules.jpg |image=3055u_Hercules.jpg |name=''Hercules'' |name=''Hercules'' − |manufacturer= + |manufacturer=[[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation]],<br>[[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]] − [[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation|Kali Yama/Alphard Trading Corporation]]<ref name=TRCIp156f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 156–157: "HRC-LS-9000 Hercules"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> − ---- − [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp156f /> |production year=3054 |production year=3054 |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1482/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1482/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model=HRC-LS-9000<ref name=TRCIp156f /> + |model=HRC-LS-9000 |cost= 16,411,687 C-bills |cost= 16,411,687 C-bills |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |mech type=BattleMech |mech type=BattleMech |mass=70 |mass=70 − |chassis=[[Northrup-502]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |chassis=Northrup-502 − |armor= [[Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |armor=Aldis Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] − |comsys=[[Irian Orator-5K]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |comsys=[[Irian Orator-5K]] − |T&T=[[Irian 511]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |T&T=[[Irian 511]] − |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |heat sinks=12 [[Double heat sinks]] − |speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |speed=86.4 − |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> --> + |armament= − * 1x [[ER PPC]] + *1x [[ER PPC]] − * 1x [[LB-X autocannon/10]] + *1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] − * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] + *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] − * 1x [[anti-missile system]] + *1x [[Anti-Missile System]] − * 2x [[small pulse laser]] + *2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s − * 1x [[medium pulse laser]] + *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |BV (1.0)=1,336<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> |BV (1.0)=1,336<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> − |BV (2.0)=1,561<ref name=TRCIp156f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 89</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,561<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 89</ref> }} }} − + {{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the combined arms [[DropShip]]|Hercules (DropShip)}} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Hercules''''' was built in response to a request by the [[Free Worlds League]] for a 'Mech with balanced mobility and firepower. The ''Hercules'' is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 km/h. The ''Hercules'' is also well armored, with eleven tons of Aldis Heavy [[ferro-fibrous]] for protection. Overall, the ''Hercules'' has turned out to be a good all-around trooper 'Mech that can handle a variety of combat roles, from air defense to long-range direct fire support. + The '''''Hercules''''' was built in response to a request by the [[Free Worlds League]] for a 'Mech with balanced mobility and firepower. The ''Hercules'' is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 km/h. The ''Hercules'' is also well armored, with eleven tons of Aldis Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] for protection. Overall, the ''Hercules'' has turned out to be a good all-around trooper 'Mech that can handle a variety of combat roles, from air defense to long-range direct fire support. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Hercules'' carries a wide variety of weapons. For long-range firepower, the 'Mech is armed with a Fusigon Model XI [[ER PPC]]. The ER PPC is backed up at intermediate ranges by an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster rounds, making it effective against a wide range of combat units. For close-range combat, the ''Hercules'' carries a Holly [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, an Aberdovey [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also carried a Burow [[anti-missile system]]. + The ''Hercules'' carries a wide variety of weapons. For long-range firepower, the 'Mech is armed with a Fusigon Model XI [[ER PPC]]. The ER PPC is backed up at intermediate ranges by an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster rounds, making it effective against a wide range of combat units. For close-range combat, the ''Hercules'' carries a Holly [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, an Aberdovey [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also carries a Burow [[Anti-Missile System]]. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; HRC-LS-9001 : A basic field modification of the ''Hercules'', the -9001 model removed the anti-missile system to add a second [[streak SRM-2]] launcher.<ref name=TRCIp156f /> BV (1.0) = 1,347, BV (2.0) = 1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 90</ref> + *;HRC-LS-9001 : A basic field modification of the ''Hercules'', the 9001 model removes the [[Anti-Missile System]] to add a second [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,347, BV (2.0) = 1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 90</ref> − *; HRC-LS-9003 : This Dark Age variant uses a [[composite internal structure]] to free mass for an Ultra autocannon. Several smaller weapons were replaced by [[CASE II]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> + *;HRC-LS-9003 : This Dark Age variant uses a [[composite internal structure]] to free mass for an Ultra autocannon. Several smaller weapons were replaced by [[CASE II]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> − *; HRC-LS-9004 : This ''Hercules'' variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a [[Blue Shield]] system.<ref name=tro3150/> + *;HRC-LS-9004 : This ''Hercules'' variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a [[Blue Shield]] system.<ref name=tro3150/> ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *; HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' Walker : A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[Hauptmann (Rank)|Hauptmann]] [[Julius Walker]] of the [[Coventry CPM]], after fighting [[The Krushers|Kristin's Krushers]] in [[3066]]. The 'Mech's ER PPC, single Small Pulse Laser, and LB 10-X Autocannon were replaced by a massive [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X]] with three tons of ammunition. Also, the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, two standard [[medium laser]]s and [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13: ''Hercules Walker'' - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by [[BattleCorps]]. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.</ref> BV (1.0)=1,416<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 29: Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.</ref> + *;HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' Walker : A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[Hauptmann (Rank)|Hauptmann]] Julius Walker of the [[Coventry CPM]], after fighting [[The Krushers|Kristin's Krushers]] in [[3066]]. The 'Mech's ER PPC, single Small Pulse Laser, and LB 10-X Autocannon were replaced by a massive [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X]] with three tons of ammunition. Also, the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, two standard [[Medium Laser]]s and [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13 - ''Hercules Walker'' - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by [[BattleCorps]]. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.</ref> BV (1.0)=1,416<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 29 - Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Hercules'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hercules Entry</ref> − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] ==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 ''Hercules'' 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 '''Herkules'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HRK-LS-9000'''. − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Herkules'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HRK-LS-9000'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 67:
Line 58: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u_Hercules.jpg | |image=3055u_Hercules.jpg | ||
|name=''Hercules'' | |name=''Hercules'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation]],<br>[[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]] |
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| − | [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]] | ||
|production year=3054 | |production year=3054 | ||
|year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1482/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1482/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |model=HRC-LS-9000 | + | |model=HRC-LS-9000 |
|cost= 16,411,687 C-bills | |cost= 16,411,687 C-bills | ||
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Northrup-502 |
| − | |armor= [[ | + | |armor=Aldis Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Irian Orator-5K]] | + | |comsys=[[Irian Orator-5K]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Irian 511]] | + | |T&T=[[Irian 511]] |
| − | |heat sinks=12 [[Double | + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double heat sinks]] |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[ER PPC]] | + | *1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | * 1x [[LB-X | + | *1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] |
| − | * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Anti-Missile System]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,336<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,336<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,561 | + | |BV (2.0)=1,561<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 89</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the combined arms [[DropShip]]|Hercules (DropShip)}} | |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Hercules''''' was built in response to a request by the [[Free Worlds League]] for a 'Mech with balanced mobility and firepower. The ''Hercules'' is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 km/h. The ''Hercules'' is also well armored, with eleven tons of Aldis Heavy [[ | + | The '''''Hercules''''' was built in response to a request by the [[Free Worlds League]] for a 'Mech with balanced mobility and firepower. The ''Hercules'' is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 km/h. The ''Hercules'' is also well armored, with eleven tons of Aldis Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] for protection. Overall, the ''Hercules'' has turned out to be a good all-around trooper 'Mech that can handle a variety of combat roles, from air defense to long-range direct fire support. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Hercules'' carries a wide variety of weapons. For long-range firepower, the 'Mech is armed with a Fusigon Model XI [[ER PPC]]. The ER PPC is backed up at intermediate ranges by an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster rounds, making it effective against a wide range of combat units. For close-range combat, the ''Hercules'' carries a Holly [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, an Aberdovey [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also | + | The ''Hercules'' carries a wide variety of weapons. For long-range firepower, the 'Mech is armed with a Fusigon Model XI [[ER PPC]]. The ER PPC is backed up at intermediate ranges by an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster rounds, making it effective against a wide range of combat units. For close-range combat, the ''Hercules'' carries a Holly [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, an Aberdovey [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also carries a Burow [[Anti-Missile System]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; HRC-LS-9001 : A basic field modification of the ''Hercules'', the | + | *;HRC-LS-9001 : A basic field modification of the ''Hercules'', the 9001 model removes the [[Anti-Missile System]] to add a second [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,347, BV (2.0) = 1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 90</ref> |
| − | *; HRC-LS-9003 : This Dark Age variant uses a [[composite internal structure]] to free mass for an Ultra autocannon. Several smaller weapons were replaced by [[CASE II]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> | + | *;HRC-LS-9003 : This Dark Age variant uses a [[composite internal structure]] to free mass for an Ultra autocannon. Several smaller weapons were replaced by [[CASE II]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
| − | *; HRC-LS-9004 : This ''Hercules'' variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a [[Blue Shield]] system.<ref name=tro3150/> | + | *;HRC-LS-9004 : This ''Hercules'' variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a [[Blue Shield]] system.<ref name=tro3150/> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' Walker : A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[Hauptmann (Rank)|Hauptmann]] | + | *;HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' Walker : A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[Hauptmann (Rank)|Hauptmann]] Julius Walker of the [[Coventry CPM]], after fighting [[The Krushers|Kristin's Krushers]] in [[3066]]. The 'Mech's ER PPC, single Small Pulse Laser, and LB 10-X Autocannon were replaced by a massive [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X]] with three tons of ammunition. Also, the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, two standard [[Medium Laser]]s and [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13 - ''Hercules Walker'' - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by [[BattleCorps]]. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.</ref> BV (1.0)=1,416<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 29 - Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.</ref> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Herkules'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HRK-LS-9000'''. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||