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{{otheruses|the 50-ton Clan BattleMech|other uses|Hunchback (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Hunchback IIC RGilClan v13.png
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|image=Hunchbackiic.jpg|191px
|name = ''Hunchback IIC''
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|name=Hunchback IIC
|manufacturer = Various<ref name=TRCIp38f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 38–39: "Hunchback IIC"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
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|manufacturer=Various
|model = (base)<ref name=TRCIp38f />
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|model=
|production year = 2856
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|production year=2856
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1568/ MUL online date for the ''Hunchback IIC'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1568/ MUL online date for the ''Hunchback IIC'']''</ref>
|class = Medium
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|class=Medium
|cost = 8,110,000 [[C-bill]]s
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|cost= 8,110,000
|Tech Base = Clan
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|mass=50
|mech type = BattleMech
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|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Series III Endo Steel]]
|mass = 50
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|armor=Series Ab
|chassis = [[Series III Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|engine=200 XL
|armor = [[Series Ab]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Circe Special MilComm]]
|engine = [[General Systems 200 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|T&T=[[DeadEye Superlock 18K]]
|comsys = [[Circe Special MilComm]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|T&T = [[DeadEye Superlock 18K]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|speed=65
|heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|jumpjets=120 meters
|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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|armament=
|jumpjets = [[Clan Medium Series Mk. III]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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*2x [[Ultra AC/20]]s
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp38f /> -->
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*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
* 2x [[Ultra AC/20]]
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|BV (1.0) = 1,524<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 172-173, "Hunchback IIC Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 219</ref>
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]
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|BV (2.0) = 1,679<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 140</ref>
|BV (1.0) = 1,524<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 172–173: "Hunchback IIC Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 219</ref>
 
|BV (2.0) = 1,679<ref name=TRCIp38f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 140</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence, as warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire ''[[touman]]'' of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168: "Hunchback IIC"</ref>
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The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence. Warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire [[Touman|touman]] of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168, "Hunchback IIC"</ref>
  
After the actions of a [[Star_(Formation)|Star]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Star of Rage (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Warden MechWarriors]], however, this 'Mech has become popular with [[Clan Jade Falcon]] ''[[Sibko|sibbies]]'' during their first [[Clans#Trial of Position|Trial of Position]], as it often allows them one quick kill, though the practice is often derided by older Clanners. Perhaps the only bright spot in this design is the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s that allow it to more easily traverse difficult terrain so that it can bring its mammoth guns into play.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
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After the actions of a star of [[Smoke Jaguar]] Warden MechWarriors, however, this 'Mech has become popular with [[Clan Jade Falcon]] ''sibbies'' during their first [[Clans#Trial of Position|Trial of Position]] as it often allows them one quick kill, though the practice is often derided by older Clanners. Perhaps the only bright spot in this design is the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s that allow it to more easily traverse difficult terrain so that it can bring its mammoth guns into play.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Hunchback IIC'' is armed with a pair of [[Ultra_AC/20#Devastator|Devastator]] [[UAC/20]]s, one of the most powerful weapons in the Clan arsenal, backed up by a mere pair of [[Series 7J]] [[ER medium laser]]s. Completely eschewing long-range weapons and armor, the ''Hunchback IIC'' can scarcely expect to stand up in a pitched battle. Instead, it is designed for the one-on-one dueling that is so popular within the Clans.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
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The ''Hunchback IIC'' is armed with a pair of Devastator [[Ultra AC/20]]s, one of the most powerful weapons in the Clan arsenal. This is backed up by a mere pair of Series 7J [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Completely eschewing long-range weapons and armor, the ''Hunchback IIC'' can scarcely expect to stand up in a pitched battle. Instead, it is designed for the one-on-one dueling that is so popular within the Clans.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; ''Hunchback IIC'' 2 : Like their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts, ''Hunchback IIC''s mounting smaller weapons are frequently referred to as '''Swayback IIC'''s. This ''Hunchback IIC'' 2, a [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] variant, utilizes four [[heavy large laser]]s that can quickly cause a heat-induced shutdown when fired without thought.<ref name=TRCIp38f /> As secondary weapons the variant includes two [[medium pulse laser]]s. The 19 [[double heat sink]]s cannot handle the heat buildup for long. BV (1.0) = 1,578,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 220</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,869<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 141</ref>
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*;''Hunchback IIC'' 2 : Like their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts, ''Hunchback IIC''s mounting smaller weaponry are frequently referred to as '''''Swayback IIC''s'''. This ''Hunchback IIC 2'', a [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] variant, utilizes four [[Heavy Large Laser]]s that can quickly cause a debilitating heat-induced shutdown. As secondary weapons the variant includes two Medium Pulse Lasers. The nineteen double heat sinks cannot handle the heat build up for long. BV (2.0) = 1,578<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 220</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,869<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 141</ref>
  
*; ''Hunchback IIC'' 3 : The [[Warden Clans|Warden]] variant makes use of three [[ATM-12]]s with four tons of ammunition, and keeps the [[ER medium laser]]s of the original.<ref name=TRCIp38f /> BV (1.0) = 1,772,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 221</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,951<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 142</ref>
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*;''Hunchback IIC'' 3 : The [[Warden Clans|Warden]] variant makes use of three [[ATM 12]]s with four tons of ammunition and keeps the ER medium lasers of the original. BV (1.0) = 1,772<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 221</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,951<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 142</ref>
  
*; ''Hunchback IIC'' 4 : This variant carries a pair of [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Clan-made [[RAC/5]]s, each with two tons of ammo, an [[ECM suite]], and additional armor in place of the standard [[UAC/20]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,097<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 140</ref>
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*;''Hunchback IIC'' 4 : This variant carries a pair of [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Clan-made [[Rotary AC/5]]s, each with two tons of ammo, an [[ECM Suite]], and additional armor in place of the standard Ultra AC/20s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,097<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 140</ref>
 
 
*; ''Hunchback IIC'' 5 : Developed by the [[LCAF]] when they held [[Pandora]], this configuration of the ''Hunchback IIC'' has an [[LB 20-X]] in each side torso and a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s in the center torso. A total of two tons of autocannon ammunition is carried. The Jade Falcons kept it in production after they recaptured Pandora. BV (2.0) = 1,534<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 23</ref>
 
 
 
==Apocryphal Configurations==
 
{{ApocryphalContentStart}}
 
These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
*; HBK-IIC-A ''Hunchback IIC'' A : The first [[Piranha Games]] invented variant, each side torso of the ''Hunchback IIC'' A carries an [[ER large laser]] and twin [[medium pulse laser]]s, supported by the standard pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in the center torso. Built on an 200-rated [[XL engine]] with an [[endo steel]] frame, the remaining weight goes towards four [[jump jet]]s, 20 [[double heat sink]]s and eight tons of armor.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Origins IIC Sale Page"</ref>
 
 
 
*; HBK-IIC-B ''Hunchback IIC'' B : The second PGI variant is a [[missile boat]], carrying a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers in each side torso, supported by twin center torso mounted [[medium pulse laser]]s. Perhaps indicating some of the differences between tabletop and MechWarrior Online play, the B carries a mammoth six tons of Streak reloads, the remaining weight going to an extra two [[double heat sink]]s and eight tons of armor.<ref name=MWO/>
 
 
 
*; HBK-IIC-C ''Hunchback IIC'' C : The third PGI variant is a version of the standard ''Hunchback IIC'' with greater field endurance, the C variant downgrades the [[UAC/20]]s to lighter [[UAC/10]]s, with the saved weight going towards an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm and two tons of autocannon rounds in each side torso. The remaining features are identical to the standard model.<ref name=MWO/>
 
 
 
*; HBK-IIC-DW "Deathwish" : A customized variant of the ''Hunchback IIC'' supposedly piloted by the [[Star of Rage (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Star of Rage]], the ''Deathwish'' retains only one of the standard ''Hunchback IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UAC/20]]s, dropping the left-torso autocannon to mount an [[ER PPC]], moving the center torso [[ER medium laser]]s to the left arm and adding a similar pair to the right arm. Built on the same basic frame as the ''Hunchback IIC'' while still keeping the two tons of autocannon ammo, the remaining weight goes to extra [[double heat sink]]s, the ''Deathwish'' carrying a total of 18.<ref name=MWO-2>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page"</ref>
 
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
 
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Hunchback IIC '' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hunchback IIC Entry</ref>
 
* [[Bad Reputation|Bad Reputation (Clan)]]
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Hunchback]]'' - The ''Hunchback IIC'' is based on the [[Reunification War]]-era ''Hunchback'' street fighting BattleMech.
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*''[[Hunchback]]'' - The ''Hunchback IIC'' is based on the [[Reunification War]]-era ''Hunchback'' street fighting BattleMech.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Hunchback IIC BTCTRoW.jpg|Original ''Hunchback IIC'' from ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare|BTC:TRoW]]''
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Image:CCG Mechwarrior Hunchback IIC.jpg|''Hunchback IIC'' in motion
Hunchbackiic.jpg|''Hunchback IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
 
Hunchback IIC RGilClan v13.png|''Hunchback IIC'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13|RG:ilClan v13]]''
 
CCG Mechwarrior Hunchback IIC.jpg|''Hunchback IIC'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
MWO_Hunchback_IIC_Art.png|Model of ''Hunchback IIC'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
 
Clan Heavy Star - Hunchback IIC.jpg|''Hunchback IIC'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Star]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[BattleTech Compendium: Rules of Warfare]]''
* ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
* [https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page]
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
* [https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page]
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
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