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| − | |image=HNT-1S.png | + | |image = HNT-1S.png |
| − | |name= | + | |name = ''Huntress'' |
| − | |manufacturer= Rebel Industrial Technologies Inc. | + | |manufacturer = Rebel Industrial Technologies Inc. |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year = |
| − | |model= HNT-1S | + | |model = HNT-1S |
| − | |introduced= | + | |introduced = |
| − | |cost= | + | |cost = |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=100 | + | |mass = 100 |
| − | |chassis=Reb L1 | + | |chassis = [[Reb L1]] |
| − | |armor=Star Slab | + | |armor = [[Star Slab]] |
| − | |engine=Vlar 300 | + | |engine = [[Vlar 300]] |
| − | |comsys=ROMTECH 100 | + | |comsys = [[ROMTECH 100]] |
| − | |T&T=ROMTECH 125 J | + | |T&T = [[ROMTECH 125 J]] |
| − | |heat sinks=14 | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | |speed=54.0 | + | |speed = 54.0 |
| − | |armament=*2x [[Thumper | + | |armament = |
| − | *2x [[LRM-10]] | + | * 2x [[Thumper artillery piece]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (1.0) = |
| − | }} | + | |BV (2.0) = |
| + | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed as an ArtilleryMech, the '''''Huntress''''' was the most successful of the experimental designs produced by [[Rebel Industrial Technologies]] in the late [[Star League era]]. When the [[Star League]] attacked the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] world of [[Crellacor]] in late [[2767]], a battalion of ''Huntress'' ArtilleryMechs was deployed against "Fortress Green" hidden in the world's dense and near-impassable jungle, softening up the defenses from afar.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #14 p. 53</ref> | + | Designed as an ArtilleryMech, the '''''Huntress''''' was the most successful of the experimental designs produced by [[Rebel Industrial Technologies]] in the late [[Star League era]]. When the [[Star League]] attacked the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] world of [[Crellacor]] in late [[2767]], a battalion of ''Huntress'' ArtilleryMechs was deployed against "Fortress Green" hidden in the world's dense and near-impassable jungle, softening up the defenses from afar.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #14, p. 53</ref> |
| − | Built from highly reliable components, an estimated thirty to forty functional ''Huntress'' 'Mechs survived into the late [[Succession Wars era]], mostly with [[House Steiner]] and [[House Kurita]], although the ''Huntress'' was never produced in great numbers to begin with.<ref name=BT52>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #14 p. 52</ref> | + | Built from highly reliable components, an estimated thirty to forty functional ''Huntress'' 'Mechs survived into the late [[Succession Wars era]], mostly with [[House Steiner]] and [[House Kurita]], although the ''Huntress'' was never produced in great numbers to begin with.<ref name=BT52>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #14, p. 52</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The ''Huntress'' was built around its two [[Thumper artillery piece]]s which define the design and its role. The mass of these guns made the design heavier and slower than originally intended.<ref name=BT52/> | The ''Huntress'' was built around its two [[Thumper artillery piece]]s which define the design and its role. The mass of these guns made the design heavier and slower than originally intended.<ref name=BT52/> | ||
| − | For defense against more direct threats the ''Huntress'' also sports two Delta Dart [[LRM-10]] launchers and two Martell [[ | + | For defense against more direct threats the ''Huntress'' also sports two [[Delta Dart]] [[LRM-10]] launchers and two [[Medium_laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s. |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | The ''Huntress'' was only described in ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', which is not counted as a [[canon]] | + | The ''Huntress'' was only described in ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', which is not counted as a [[canon|canonical]] source anymore. Consequentially, the ''Huntress'' must be considered apocryphal as well at this time. (A ruling by then-[[Line Developer]] [[Randall N. Bills]] to the effect that all 'Mechs from ''BattleTechnology'' are canonical was officially rescinded by his successor as Line Developer, [[Herbert A. Beas II]].) |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The ''Huntress'' as described is an illegal design under current construction rules. At the time of the publication of the ''Huntress'', formalized [[Design Quirk]] rules did not yet exist; arguably, the "[[Design Quirk#Illegal|Illegal]]" quirk should apply to a design that takes such liberties with the construction rules. | + | * The ''Huntress'' as described is an illegal design under current construction rules. At the time of the publication of the ''Huntress'', formalized [[Design Quirk]] rules did not yet exist; arguably, the "[[Design Quirk#Illegal|Illegal]]" quirk should apply to a design that takes such liberties with the construction rules. |
| − | **The Thumper artillery pieces take up more critical spaces (15) than are available in the side torso sections where they are mounted (12). According to its | + | ** The Thumper artillery pieces take up more critical spaces (15) than are available in the side torso sections where they are mounted (12). According to its write-up, the 'Mech lacks three internal structure boxes in the side torso sections "to mount such big guns". |
| − | **Although the side torso locations are mentioned to have their internal structure reduced to 18 points (from normally 21 points for a 100-ton 'Mech), altogether 43 points of armor are allocated to each front/rear side torso location, which is one more than even a 21-point structure could support. | + | ** Although the side torso locations are mentioned to have their internal structure reduced to 18 points (from normally 21 points for a 100-ton 'Mech), altogether 43 points of armor are allocated to each front/rear side torso location, which is one more than even a 21-point structure could support. |
| − | **In the absence of an official [[Record Sheet]] for this design it is possible that either or both of the aforementioned illegal construction features were in error, as they could easily be corrected by moving no more than three critical slots around on the Record Sheet and | + | ** In the absence of an official [[Record Sheet]] for this design it is possible that either or both of the aforementioned illegal construction features were in error, as they could easily be corrected by moving no more than three critical slots around on the Record Sheet and rearranging armor distribution: Judging from the artwork the ''Huntress'' is unlikely to feature hand actuators. Construction rules would allow to split the artillery guns' critical slots between the respective torso and arm sections (with no need to reduce the internal structure) if the design either has no hand actuators or another critical slot is moved elsewhere, such as moving the LRM ammunition to unallocated critical slots in the legs. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 5 March 2024
 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
- This article is about the 100-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Huntress (disambiguation).
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| Huntress | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Rebel Industrial Technologies Inc. |
| Model | HNT-1S |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Reb L1 |
| Armor | Star Slab |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Communications System | ROMTECH 100 |
| Targeting Tracking System | ROMTECH 125 J |
| Heat Sinks | 14 single |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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Description[edit]
Designed as an ArtilleryMech, the Huntress was the most successful of the experimental designs produced by Rebel Industrial Technologies in the late Star League era. When the Star League attacked the Rim Worlds Republic world of Crellacor in late 2767, a battalion of Huntress ArtilleryMechs was deployed against "Fortress Green" hidden in the world's dense and near-impassable jungle, softening up the defenses from afar.[1]
Built from highly reliable components, an estimated thirty to forty functional Huntress 'Mechs survived into the late Succession Wars era, mostly with House Steiner and House Kurita, although the Huntress was never produced in great numbers to begin with.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Huntress was built around its two Thumper artillery pieces which define the design and its role. The mass of these guns made the design heavier and slower than originally intended.[2]
For defense against more direct threats the Huntress also sports two Delta Dart LRM-10 launchers and two Martell medium lasers.
Canonicity[edit]
The Huntress was only described in BattleTechnology, which is not counted as a canonical source anymore. Consequentially, the Huntress must be considered apocryphal as well at this time. (A ruling by then-Line Developer Randall N. Bills to the effect that all 'Mechs from BattleTechnology are canonical was officially rescinded by his successor as Line Developer, Herbert A. Beas II.)
Notes[edit]
- The Huntress as described is an illegal design under current construction rules. At the time of the publication of the Huntress, formalized Design Quirk rules did not yet exist; arguably, the "Illegal" quirk should apply to a design that takes such liberties with the construction rules.
- The Thumper artillery pieces take up more critical spaces (15) than are available in the side torso sections where they are mounted (12). According to its write-up, the 'Mech lacks three internal structure boxes in the side torso sections "to mount such big guns".
- Although the side torso locations are mentioned to have their internal structure reduced to 18 points (from normally 21 points for a 100-ton 'Mech), altogether 43 points of armor are allocated to each front/rear side torso location, which is one more than even a 21-point structure could support.
- In the absence of an official Record Sheet for this design it is possible that either or both of the aforementioned illegal construction features were in error, as they could easily be corrected by moving no more than three critical slots around on the Record Sheet and rearranging armor distribution: Judging from the artwork the Huntress is unlikely to feature hand actuators. Construction rules would allow to split the artillery guns' critical slots between the respective torso and arm sections (with no need to reduce the internal structure) if the design either has no hand actuators or another critical slot is moved elsewhere, such as moving the LRM ammunition to unallocated critical slots in the legs.