Hercules (BattleMech)
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the combined arms DropShip, see Hercules (DropShip).
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Hercules | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation, Kali Yama Weapons Industries |
Production Year | 3054[1] |
Model | HRC-LS-9000 |
Class | Heavy |
Cost | 16,411,687 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 70 tons |
Chassis | Northrup-502 |
Armor | Aldis Heavy ferro-fibrous |
Engine | Magna 350 XL |
Communications System | Irian Orator-5K |
Targeting Tracking System | Irian 511 |
Heat Sinks | 12 Double heat sinks |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,336[2] |
BV (2.0) | 1,561[3] |
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 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
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 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[4]
- 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.[5]
- HRC-LS-9004
- This Hercules variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a Blue Shield system.[5]
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.[6] BV (1.0)=1,416[7]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Herkules. The model code was accordingly changed to HRK-LS-9000.
Design Quirks
The Hercules has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Gallery
Original Hercules from TRO:3055
Hercules from TRO:3055 Upgrade
HRC-LS-9000 Hercules in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hercules (BattleMech)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 89
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 90
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hercules Entry.