Huntsman (Nobori-nin)

Huntsman (Nobori-nin)
Huntsman
Production information
Manufacturer Irece Alpha, Avon Alpha, Brim Ironworks
Model Prime
Class Medium
Cost 12,634,375 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Mynx Type Medium Endo Steel
Armor Alpha Compound Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 250 Consolidated XL Fusion
Speed 86 km/h
Jump Jets Northrup Starlifters M50s Standard
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 1,870[1]
BV (2.0) 2,108[2]



Description

The Huntsman was first seen by Inner Sphere forces during the Battle of Luthien. A DCMS officer designated it the "Nobori-nin" (banner-bearer) after the fin-like object that rises from its back. No expense has been spared in the construction of this front-line OmniMech that uses an Extra-Light Engine, Endo Steel structure, and nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. Five jump jets enable it to leap up to 150 meters at a time.

Armament

The primary configuration of the Huntsman sports a myriad of weapons. An Ultra Autocannon/2 and Artemis IV-linked LRM-10 provide long-range capability, while four ER Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-6 make it a vicious close range 'Mech. A pair of Anti-Personnel Pods and a Flamer protect it from conventional infantry, and an Anti-Missile System provides it with some defense against incoming missiles. An Active Probe finds hidden units, and a TAG spotting laser can designate targets for homing artillery strikes.

Alternate Configurations

  • Alt. Config. D - This newer variant uses an ATM 6 with three tons of ammunition for increasing damage as the Huntsman closes. An Ultra Autocannon/10 is useful at medium-short range, while a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and a Small Pulse Laser are highly accurate against units that get too close. BV (1.0) = 1,851[1], BV (2.0) = 2,007[6]
  • Alt. Config. E - A Jihad-era config, the E mounts a Large Pulse Laser and paired Medium Pulse Lasers for high accuracy even while jumping. These are supported by an ATM-6 with three tons of ammo as well as an ER Small Laser. An Anti-Missile System, Light Active Probe, and Light TAG round out the equipment package. Four additional double heat sinks help keep the Huntsman E running cool. BV (2.0) = 2,104[7]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 174-175
  2. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 143
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 144
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 145
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 146
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 147
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 148
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 149
  9. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 150

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