Hatamoto-Chi

Hatamoto-Chi
Hatamoto-Chi
Production information
Manufacturer Independence Weaponry

Luthien Armor Works[1]

Maltex Corporation

Yori 'Mech Works

Production Year 3042[2]
Model HTM-27T
Class Assault
Cost 8,236,920 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 80 tons
Chassis Earthwerks VOL Endo Steel
Armor Mitchell Argon with CASE
Engine Pitban 320
Communications System Colmax 90
Targeting Tracking System Garret D2j
Heat Sinks 18 single
Speed 64.8 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,270[3]
BV (2.0) 1,607[4]


Description[edit]

A melding of the popular Star League era Thug and the poorly regarded Charger, the samurai-themed Hatamoto-Chi was the first post–Succession Wars Draconis Combine BattleMech constructed utilizing recovered LosTech.

Tasked by Kanrei Theodore Kurita to reverse engineer examples of the advanced Star League Defense Force BattleMechs provided by ComStar in 3035 for future production, Luthien Armor Works secretly mated the weaponry of the Thug to the form of the maligned Charger. While initially unable to mass produce the advanced Endo Steel chassis required to match the Thug, the appearance of the early Hatamoto-Chi and their endless variations born of the Charger's spacious torso sent the combined Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth into confusion during the War of 3039. Originally manufactured on idle Wells Technologies production lines that had produced the Charger on the Combine capital, the design soon earned its place as the light assault 'Mech of choice in the Combine military. Using the cover name of the Maltex Corporation to throw off MIIO investigations, in an attempt to rebuild and upgrade after the Battle of Luthien, LAW sold the production rights to Independence Weaponry and Yori 'Mech Works located on the (then safer) FedCom border.[5][4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

Constructed with an Earthwerks VOL Endo Steel chassis, fitted with CASE protected ammo bins and clad in fifteen and a half tons of Mitchell Argon armor, the Hatamoto-Chi shared the features which made its parent design a nearly indestructible zombie 'Mech. The main area that Combine was unable to replicate the Thug was the older design's advanced Double Heat Sinks, eighteen standard Heat Sinks giving the Hatamoto-Chi a high heat curve in heavy combat.[4]

While short-cuts were taken in other areas, the Hatamoto-Chi matches the Thug's armament, twin arm-mounted Tiegart PPCs supported by a pair of torso-mounted Bical-6 SRM racks to pose a deadly threat no matter the era. Both SRMs have a ton of ammo each, more than adequate for their role as close-range support weaponry.[4]

Variants[edit]

  • HTM-26T 
    The original version produced during 3039.[6] Though lacking the LosTech of the HTM-27, the single production run of the original field-tested Hatamoto-Chi, completed on the verge of the War of 3039, came as a total shock to the attacking Lyran and Davion Forces. Since it was built on a standard chassis, the 26T had less armor, one less heat sink, and single ton of SRM ammunition in a standard ammo bin.[1][5] BV (2.0) = 1,536[7]
  • HTM-27U 
    The 27U, also known as the Hatamoto-Hi, is almost identical to the 27T. The differences in the designs come in with the removal of the two SRM-6 launchers and the addition of four Medium Pulse Lasers and an additional heat sink to help with the additional heat burden. BV (1.0) = 1,251,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,627[8]
  • HTM-27V 
    The 27V, known within the Combine as the Hatamoto-Kaze, is a variant focused on long range combat. The 'Mech removes both of the SRM-6 launchers and replaces them with a pair of LRM-5 launchers, giving the Hatamoto-Kaze the ability to stay back from the battlefield and provide indirect fire. BV (1.0) = 1,302,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,595[9]
  • HTM-27W 
    The 27W, also known as the Hatamoto-Ku, removes both of the SRM-6 launchers and replaces them with an Autocannon/5. The 'Mech has a powerful direct fire capability. BV (1.0) = 1,285,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,563[12]
  • HTM-27W2 
    Developed in 3115, this Hatamoto-Ku variant removes the weapons of the 27W and replaces them with two ER PPCs and a Light AC/5. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a CASE II protected bay. This variant is most notable for its incorporation of a C3 boosted slave. Sixteen double heat sinks keep the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,699[13]
  • HTM-27Y 
    The 27Y, known as the Hatamoto-Mizo, removes both of the SRM-6 launchers and replaces them with a single ER Large Laser. This 'Mech is a powerful long range combat 'Mech and can keep an enemy at range and slowly take the armor off of a 'Mech. By the time an enemy is able to close with the Hatamoto-Mizo it can usually be taken out in physical combat. BV (1.0) = 1,311,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,675[14]
  • HTM-28T 
    A 3059 upgrade of the 27T model, the 28T exchanges the two PPCs for two ER PPCs. The 'Mech also upgrades the two SRM-6 launchers to Streak SRM-6 launchers. Finally, the 'Mech is armed with two ER medium lasers and carries a C3 slave unit to allow it to share targeting data with other friendly units. The 'Mech achieves this by reducing its top speed to 54 km/h and makes up for some of the 'Mech's lost maneuverability by adding three jump jets, giving it a jumping distance of ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,754,[3][15] BV (2.0) = 2,039[16]
  • HTM-30T 
    The Maltex Corporation had to stay competitive by producing a high-quality assault mech after the poor workmanship of the Hatamoto-Suna. Maltex would merge the reliable Hatamoto-Chi and the innovative yet poorly constructed Hatamoto-Suna to make the mech both affordable and durable while still giving the new Hatamoto-Chi the firepower of an assault mech. The Hatamoto-Chi 30T uses an XL Gyro to save weight, has two Lords Light 3 Heavy PPC's, one in each arm, and changes out the Streak SRM's in favor of cost-effective standard SRM-6 launchers with one in each torso, each fed by one-ton ammo bin protected by CASE II. The 30T is covered from head to foot with the maximum amount of Ballistic-Reinforced Armor. Finally, the 30T uses a standard 240 rated fusion engine, allowing the 30T to lose a torso and still remain combat effective. The pilot still needs to remain heat conscious while only carrying fifteen double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,196[19]
  • HTM-C 
    A further variation of the Hatamoto-Hi, the C variant is identical to the 27U with the exception of the removal of a single heat sink. The HTM-C also carries a C3 slave unit into battle. The 'Mech is an excellent sniper 'Mech because of the ability to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,237,[3][20] BV (2.0) = 1,627[21]
  • HTM-CM 
    The HTM-CM is also based on the Hatamoto-Hi variant and carries a C3 master computer into battle, allowing it to coordinate an entire C3 lance. This is done by removing two of the Medium Pulse Lasers and a heat sink. BV (1.0) = 1,238,[3][22] BV (2.0) = 1,573[23]
  • HTM-35K Hatamoto-Kaeru 
    This production version of the HTM-35X is nearly identical to that experimental version. The armor, structure, and underwater equipment all remain the same. In fact the only change is the use of standard LRM-15s in the torsos instead of the long range torpedo launchers of the -35X. This allows the -35K to fight on land much more effectively than the prototype. BV (2.0) = 1,961[25][26]
  • HTM-30S Hatamoto-Suna 
    This Dark Age variant of the Hatamoto carries a Gauss rifle, twin MRM-20s enhanced with Apollo FCS, and a single ER medium laser. It uses a standard fusion engine to reach a top speed of 54 km/h. The Gauss Rifle has three tons of ammunition, and the two missile launchers also draw from a shared three ton ammo bay. The Hatamoto-suna also uses an XL Gyro to save some weight, and is protected by seventeen and a half tons of Ballistic-Reinforced Armor. BV (2.0) = 2,086[27][28]

Custom Variants[edit]

  • HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi Daniel 
    Personally awarded by Coordinator Takashi Kurita to Sorenson's Sabres commander Daniel Sorenson in the lead-up to the War of 3039, the 'Mech Daniel received was a bridging design between the early field-tested HTM-26T and the later production HTM-27T. Dropping two tons of armor and outfitted with a bulkier and less refined Endo-Steel chassis, enough weight was saved to mount a pair of experimental Luthien Armor Works developed LB 10-X AC prototypes in it arms and a pair of Telos SRM-4 launchers in its chest. A ton of reloads for each SRM launcher and four tons of autocannon reloads in its CASE protected side torsos kept the 'Mech in the thick of battle.[31] BV (2.0) = 1,520[32]
  • HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi Daniel II 
    Refitted in the relative quiet of the Sabres' guard duty years on Luthien after the initial Clan Invasion, the prototype chassis and autocannons were swapped for production-grade components, while the power plant was swapped for a lighter model. Though reducing the 'Mech's maximum ground speed to 50 km/h, this frees up the weight to increase the armor to fifteen and half tons, add a C3 master computer and swap the SRM-4s for a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers, while retaining the same volume of missile and autocannon ammunition.[33] BV (2.0) = 1,661[34]
  • HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi (Lowenbrau) 
    The personal 'Mech of Combine MechWarrior Vinny Lowenbrau. As the heaviest 'Mech in the Twenty-second Dieron Regulars, his "souped-up" Hatamoto-Chi is fitted with upgraded components including double heat sinks and MASC to allow him to keep up with the agility and speed of his much lighter comrades.[35]
  • HTM-28T Hatamoto-Chi Shin 
    A complete rearmament of an HTM-28T, only the C3 slave remains. A Gauss rifle is fitted in the left arm with three tons of ammunition riding in the left torso. The left torso also holds six medium pulse lasers. The right arm carries a large sword. Triple-Strength Myomer greatly increase the damage done by the blade. Only ten double heat sinks are used, allowing the TSM to remain active. BV (2.0) = 2,192[36]; 2,213[37]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

From MechWarrior 5: Call to Arms Expansion Pack:

  • HTM-26P 
    Introduced in 3045 as a melee-enhanced version of the standard HTM-26T, the HTM-26P drops both PPCs to carry an Assault Battleaxe in its right arm and left arm–mounted large laser. The torso SRM-6 launchers are retained with their ammunition increased to a combined total of four tons.[38]
  • HTM-ON Onimaru 
    This Hero 'Mech is reportedly a prototype secured by ronin loyalists for Marcus Kurita who dubbed it "Onimaru" before his death, passing to the hands of his eldest son Alexander Kurita after the Ronin War. Onimaru retains the torso-mounted SRM-6 racks, though it carries two tons of reloads, but replaces the PPCs with an assault katana in the right arm supported at range by twin large lasers in the left.[38]

From MechWarrior 5: The Dragon's Gambit Expansion Pack:

  • HTM-26T-S 
    A variant of the standard HTM-26T exclusive to the Otomo, the use of an XL fusion engine allows its top speed to reach 70.88 km/h while carrying eight LosTech double heat sinks to better manage sustained fire.[39]

From MechWarrior Online Legends:

  • HTM-SG Shugo 
    PGI's Hero 'Mech version of the HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi Daniel II custom variant listed above, with MWO not featuring the C3 system, the C3 Master is replaced with another ton of Streak missile reloads and four more single heat sinks.[40]

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Design Quirks[edit]

The HTM-27T Hatamoto variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[41]

The HTM-27W2 Hatamoto-Ku variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[13]

The HTM-35K Hatamoto-Kaeru variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[25]

The HTM-30S Hatamoto-Suna variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[27]

Notable Crewmembers[edit]

See: Category:Notable Hatamoto-Chi Pilots

Related BattleMechs[edit]

  • Charger - Based on the Charger - see above.
  • Thug - The venerable Star League assault 'Mech served as part of the inspiration for the Hatamoto-class of BattleMechs.

Gallery[edit]

  • Original Hatamoto-Chi from TRO:3050

  • HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi from TRO:3050 Upgrade

  • Hatamoto-Chi from TRO:3039

  • HTM-28T Hatamoto-Chi from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-28T Hatamoto-Chi Shin from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-27U Hatamoto-Hi from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-C Hatamoto-Hi from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-CM Hatamoto-Hi from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-27V Hatamoto-Kaze from GU Issue 28

  • HTM-27W/experimental HTM-27W2 Hatamoto-Ku from XTRO:Republic II

  • HTM-27Y Hatamoto-Mizo from GU Issue 28

  • Experimental HTM-35X Hatamoto-Kaeru from XTRO:Kurita

  • HTM-35K Hatamoto-Kaeru from TRO:Prototypes

  • HTM-30S Hatamoto-Suna from TRO:3145 DC

  • Hatamoto-Chi from RG:iClan vol. 33

  • HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi in combat from CCG

  • Model of Hatamoto-Chi from MWO

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 150–151: "HTM-26T Hatamoto-Chi"
  2. ↑ MUL online date for the Hatamoto-Chi
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Combat Operations, p. 125
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 89
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 232
  6. ↑ MUL online date for the HTM-26T Hatamoto-Chi
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 172
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 166
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 169
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3150
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 170
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2, p. 13: "HTM-27W2 Hatamoto-Karu"
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 171
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 134
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 165
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
  18. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 106
  19. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 47
  20. ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 203
  21. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 167
  22. ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 204
  23. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 168
  24. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, pp. 6, 19: HTM-35X Hatamoto-Kaeru - Kareu's fluff and stats.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 137
  26. ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 75
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 47
  28. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 160
  29. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 106
  30. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 161
  31. ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 38, 103
  32. ↑ MUL online BV for the HTM-27T DanielHatamoto-Chi
  33. ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 112
  34. ↑ MUL online BV for the HTM-27T Daniel IIHatamoto-Chi
  35. ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 35: "Dieron Regulars - Tai-i Vinny Lowenbrau"
  36. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 223
  37. ↑ MUL online BV for the HTM-28T ShinHatamoto-Chi
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Call to Arms
  39. ↑ MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, The Dragon's Gambit
  40. ↑ MechWarrior Online Evolutions Sale Page
  41. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Hatamoto Entry

Bibliography[edit]

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