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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* '''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>
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* 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>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
* '''HRC-LS-9000 Hercules Walker''' - A uniquely customized Hercules created for Hauptmann Julius Walker of the [[Coventry CPM]] after fighting the [[The Krushers|Kristin's Krushers]] in [[3066]]. The 'Mech's ER PPC, single Small Pulse Laser, and LB 10-X Autocannon removed in place for massive [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X]] with 3 tons of ammunition. Also the techs added additional Medium Pulse, 2 standard Medium Lasers and added [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13 - Hecurles ''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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* HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules Walker'' - A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[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 3 tons of ammunition. Also the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, 2 standard [[Medium Laser]]s and [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13 - ''Hecurles 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>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==

Revision as of 07:09, 22 July 2010

Hercules (BattleMech)
Hercules
Production information
Manufacturer Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation
Kali Yama Weapons Industries
Model HRC-LS-9000
Class Heavy
Cost 16,411,687 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Northrup-502
Armor Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Magna 350 XL
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,336[1]
BV (2.0) 1,561[2]
This article is about the BattleMech. For the combined arms DropShip, see Hercules (DropShip).

Description

The Hercules was built in response to a request by the Free Worlds League for a 'Mech that has balanced mobility and firepower. The Hercules is powered by a Magna 350 XL Engine that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 kph. 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 and can handle a variety of combat roles from air defense to long range direct fire support.

Armament

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 a 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 Lasers. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also carries a Burow Anti-Missile System.

Variants

  • 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[3]

Custom Variants

  • HRC-LS-9000 Hercules Walker - A uniquely customized Hercules created for Hauptmann Julius Walker of the Coventry CPM after fighting 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 with 3 tons of ammunition. Also the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, 2 standard Medium Lasers and CASE to the design.[4] BV (1.0)=1,416[5]

Gallery

References

  1. Combat Operations, p. 121
  2. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 89
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 90
  4. Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 13 - Hecurles Walker - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by BattleCorps. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.
  5. Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 29 - Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.

Bibliography