Hauptmann (OmniMech)

This article is about the OmniMech. For the military rank, see Hauptmann (rank).

Hauptmann
Production information
Manufacturer	Coventry Metal Works
Production Year	3060
Model	HAI-O
Class	Assault
Cost	12,938,860 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere OmniMech
Mass	95 tons
Chassis	Coventry HAI III
Armor	Glasgow Limited with CASE
Engine	Pitban 285
Communications System	TharHes Muse 54-58S
Targeting Tracking System	Cyclops 9c
Heat Sinks	11 double
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	Primary configuration 2x ER Large Laser 2x Medium Pulse Laser 1x ER Small Laser 1x LB 20-X Autocannon 2x Streak SRM-2 6x double heat sink
BV (1.0)	1,819
BV (2.0)	2,157

Named after the rank held by officers in the Lyran Alliance Armed Forces, Hauptmann is the first OmniMech both designed and built by the Lyran Alliance.

Description

The inspiration for the Hauptmann is drawn from the Daishi OmniMech used by the Clans. Using information from captured Daishis and data gleaned from Coventry Metal Works' construction of the Firestarter OmniMech, which was shared by the Draconis Combine, the end result is a powerful OmniMech capable of defending itself in most combat situations.

The 'Mech was named by Archon Katrina Steiner to honor all the hauptmanns who command in the LAAF. The highest ranked officers who consistently see battle, hauptmanns have long held the greatest respect among the Lyran military's enlisted and non-com officers. Intended to reinforce this and the loyalties of the new LAAF, the first models produced were assigned to hauptmanns in the new showpiece Bolan, Skye, Donegal, Coventry and Alarion Jaegers units with the remainder sent to Skye Rangers units. Aside from retaining some to protect its main factories, Coventry Metal Works also ensured several reached the garrison units on Coventry.

Production of the Hauptmann would cease in the wake of the Word of Blake Jihad and Devlin Stone's military reduction programs. As the Dark Age era turned hot, CMW looked towards resurrecting the design while also reworking it to make use of Clan-grade double heat sink technology, only to be rebuffed by overstretched domestic Lyran ClanTech manufacturers. Clan Sea Fox's ilKhanate learned of these issues via the Chatterweb and under Project Reynard brokered a deal between CWM, Free Worlds League-based Technicron Manufacturing and Clan Sea Fox to produce the Regent, a 90-ton purely ClanTech OmniMech to take its place.

Weapons and Equipment

The Hauptmann is built on a standard chassis and powered by a 285 fusion engine, adding to the 'Mech's durability as it cannot be killed by a side torso loss while also reducing the cost of manufacture. The Hauptmann has eleven double heat sinks fixed on the chassis and can add more if needed in its various configurations. For protection, the Hauptmann carries eighteen and a half tons of armor and has CASE fixed in the right torso to protect against an ammunition explosion. Forty-three tons of OmniPod space in its roomy chassis provides considerable flexibility.

The primary configuration carries a varied and powerful arsenal. For long range combat, the Hauptmann carries two ER Large Lasers as its primary long range weapons. These give the Hauptmann Prime a good long range damage capability. For close combat, the 'Mech has an LB 20-X AC for devastating close range firepower backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers, an ER Small Laser, and a pair of Streak SRM-2 launchers. Finally, to protect the 'Mech against enemy electronic warfare systems, the Hauptmann Prime has a Guardian ECM Suite.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

  Intended for close combat, the Hauptmann A is armed with four ER Medium Lasers as its primary short-ranged weapons with a pair of SRM-6 launchers linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For increased mobility, the Hauptmann A has three jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. Finally, to defend itself if it ends up in a long-range firefight, the Alpha configuration mounts a Gauss rifle. To handle the massive heat load, it carries an additional six double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 2,172, BV (2.0) = 2,311

• Alternate Configuration B 

  Configured for both long- and short-range engagements, the B configuration of the Hauptmann has a pair of ER PPCs which give it the capability to engage an enemy at long ranges. For close combat, the 'Mech has three Medium Pulse Lasers and a devastatingly powerful Ultra Autocannon/20. To handle the high heat generated from its weapons, the B configuration has five additional double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,662, BV (2.0) = 2,208

• Alternate Configuration C 

  The C configuration of the Hauptmann is intended to close with its enemies and wear them down as it approaches, delivering the killing blow at short range. For long range combat, the Hauptmann C carries an LRM-20 launcher linked to an Artemis IV fire control system to increase the accuracy of its missiles. For close combat, the Hauptmann C has a massive Heavy Gauss Rifle. This is supported by two ER Medium Lasers, an ER Small Laser, and a Medium Pulse Laser. This configuration of the Hauptmann has an additional two double heat sinks and a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from enemy electronic warfare systems. BV (1.0) = 2,122, BV (2.0) = 2,322

• Alternate Configuration D 

  The D configuration was developed during the Jihad to take on the Command Unit role. This configuration fitted a C3 master computer and a Targeting Computer in the Hauptmann's left torso. For ranged attacks this configuration has a Heavy PPC and Gauss rifle with a single ton of ammunition. Complementing these weapons are a pair of 10-Tubed Rocket Launchers mounted in each of the 'Mech's arms. The 'Mech's only secondary weaponry is a pair of ER Medium Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,359

• Alternate Configuration E 

  The E Configuration was, like the D configuration, developed during the Jihad. It was designed to use a large quantity of range-weaponry as its primary focus. The Hauptmann's right arm is fitted with a Gauss rifle with 2 tons of ammunition mounted in that section. In the left arm, a plasma rifle has been fitted. Both arms have their lower arm actuators removed to allow for the pilot to flip arms. The plasma rifle's 2 tons of ammunition are stored in the left arm and in the left torso. The 'Mech's only secondary weapons are a pair of 5-Tubed Multi-Missile Launchers mounted in each side torso. The Hauptmann has been given 3 tons of CASE protected ammunition for the missile weaponry. BV (2.0) = 2,298

• Alternate Configuration F 

  The F configuration carries an Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle, a Heavy PPC and three Medium X-Pulse Lasers. An Angel ECM Suite disrupts enemy communications, and the Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle is protected by CASE II. BV (2.0) = 2,484

• Alternate Configuration M 

  The Hauptmann-M configuration is equipped with a Clan-spec ER PPC. This is supplemented by three LRM-15 launchers. This long-range weaponry is a good choice as the M configuration carries a C3 boosted master computer into combat. BV (2.0) = 2,214

• Alternate Configuration T 

  This configuration carries a Clan-spec Ultra AC/20 in each side torso. Each AC has three tons of ammunition. Each arm carries a single TSEMP Cannon. The left torso is protected by CASE II, while the right torso is protected by CASE. BV (2.0) = 3,031

Design Quirks

The Hauptmann has the following Design Quirks:

• Easy to Maintain
• Extended Torso Twist

Related OmniMechs

• Daishi - The first OmniMech designed by the Lyran Alliance, the Hauptmann was based on captured Daishi Clan OmniMechs, with further Omni technological expertise coming from the Alliance's experience with the Combine-designed Firestarter OmniMech.
• Regent - This Clan Sea Fox design is a hybrid of the Hauptmann and Technicron Manufacturing's Awesome, with many pilots nicknaming it the Awesomann in response. Alternate configurations of Regent that clone other assault 'Mech have also let pilots to use nicknames that continue to reference the Regent's Hauptmann heritage such as the Fafnirmann or the Maulermann.

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Hauptmann Pilots

Gallery

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  Original Hauptmann from TRO:3060

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  Model of Hauptmann from MW4:Mercenaries

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Technical Readout: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades