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Revision as of 13:09, 18 September 2011
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| Hercules | |
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| 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).
Contents
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 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 that 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 three tons of ammunition. Also the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, two standard Medium Lasers and CASE to the design.[4] BV (1.0)=1,416[5]
Gallery
HRC-LS-9000 Hercules in Combat
References
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 89
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 90
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 13 - Hercules Walker - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by BattleCorps. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 29 - Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.