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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Bloodhound.gif
 
|image=Bloodhound.gif
|name=''Bloodhound''
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|name=Bloodhound
|manufacturer=[[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Ltd.]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref>
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|manufacturer=[[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Ltd.]]
 
| production year=3064
 
| production year=3064
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3838/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3838/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=B1-HND<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|model=B1-HND
 
|class=Medium
 
|class=Medium
|cost= 9,184,953 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|cost= 9,263,253 C-bills
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
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|mass=45
|mech type= BattleMech
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|chassis=Earthwerks PXH IV [[Endo Steel]]
|mass=45  
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|armor=Durallex Light with [[CASE]]
|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Earthwerks PXH IV]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|engine=[[Hermes 315 XL]]
|armor=[[Durallex Light]] with [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|comsys=[[Neil 7000]]
|engine=[[Hermes 315 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|T&T=[[OctagonTartrac System E w/Beagle Active Probe]]
|comsys=[[Neil 7000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|heat sinks=14 [[Double heat sinks]]
|T&T=[[OctagonTartrac System E]] with [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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|speed=118.8
|heat sinks=14 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
 
|speed=118.8<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
 
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
* 3x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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*3x[[ER Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[ER small laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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*1x[[ER Small Laser]]
* 1x [[Streak SRM-6]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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*1x[[Streak SRM-6]]
|BV (1.0)=1,090<ref name="COp130">''Combat Operations'', p. 130, "Force Faction Tables"</ref>
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|BV (1.0)=1,090<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "Bloodhound 'Mech Profile"</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,248<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> <ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,248<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
Built to operate in an counterinsurgency role, the '''''Bloodhound''''' is designed to engage enemy guerilla units. The ''Bloodhound'' is built on an [[Earthwerks PXH IV]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a lightweight [[Hermes 315]] [[XL engine]] capable of pushing the ''Bloodhound'' up to speeds of 118.8 km/h. In addition to this speed, the ''Bloodhound'' is well armored for its mission, with nine and a half tons of [[Durallex Light]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. The ''Bloodhound'' also carries a [[Beagle active probe]] which is capable of finding hidden enemy units. <ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>
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Built to operate in a counter guerrilla role, the '''''Bloodhound''''' is designed to engage enemy units that are interested in hitting quickly and fading away. The ''Bloodhound'' is built on an Earthwerks PXH IV [[Endo Steel]] chassis that carries a lightweight Hermes 315 [[XL engine]] capable of pushing the ''Bloodhound'' up to speeds of 118.8 km/h. The ''Bloodhound'' is well armored for its mission with nine and a half tons of Durallex Light armor with [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. The ''Bloodhound'' also carries a [[Beagle Active Probe]] which is capable of finding hidden enemy units. To dissipate the heat from the ''Bloodhound''s weapons the [['Mech]] has fourteen [[double heat sink]]s. For its intended mission and in an infantry support role the ''Bloodhound'' is a superb 'Mech. When facing other 'Mechs the ''Bloodhound'' is woefully under-armed.<ref name=TRO3067/>
  
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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==Armament==
Intended for combating guerrilla units, the ''Bloodhound'' is armed with three [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Guided Technologies 2nd Gen]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher as its primary weapons. The ''Bloodhound'' carries a [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]] as a secondary weapon. To dissipate the heat from the ''Bloodhound''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons the [['Mech]] has 14 [[double heat sink]]s. For its intended mission and in an infantry support role the ''Bloodhound'' is a superb 'Mech, but when facing other 'Mechs the ''Bloodhound'' is woefully underarmed.<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/>  
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Intended for combating guerrilla units, the ''Bloodhound'' is armed with three Diverse Optics Type [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a Guided Technologies 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher as its primary weapons. The ''Bloodhound'' carries a Diverse Optics Type [[ER Small Laser]] as its secondary weapon.<ref name=TRO3067/>
  
== Variants ==
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==Variants==
*; B2-HND : The B2 variant of the ''Bloodhound'', introduced in [[Introduction Year::3067]],<ref name="MUL2"/> enhances the 'Mech's firepower and capabilities by removing two of its [[double heat sink]]s and adding a [[Guardian ECM suite]] and a second [[ER small laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,206<ref name="COp130"/>, BV (2.0) = 1,363<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 95</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3839/bloodhound-b2-hnd/ MUL online entry for the Bloodhound B2-HND variant]''</ref>
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* B2-HND - The B2 variant of the ''Bloodhound'' enhances the 'Mechs firepower and capabilities by removing two of its double heat sinks and adding a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] and also adding a second ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,206<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,363<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 95</ref>
  
*; B3-HND : The ''Bloodhound''-B3, developed in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, is apparently intended to counter large numbers of infantry and battle armor. All the standard weapons of the ''Bloodhound'' have been removed, replaced with a pair of [[ER flamer]]s and a [[medium pulse laser]] in each arm. The right arm is also equipped with a [[fluid gun]] that has two tons of ammo in the right torso, and a single [[B-Pod]] is also mounted in the center torso. To make room for this equipment the ''Bloodhound''-B3 removes the [[Beagle active probe]], drops down to eleven [[double heat sink]]s, and loses half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 1,006<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 96</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5671/bloodhound-b3-hnd/ MUL online entry for the Bloodhound B3-HND variant]''</ref>
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* B3-HND - The ''Bloodhound''-B3 is apparently intended to counter large numbers of infantry and battle armor. All the standard weapons of the ''Bloodhound'' have been removed. In each arm are a pair of [[ER Flamer]]s and a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. The right arm is also equipped with a [[Fluid Gun]] that has two tons of ammo in the right torso. The Beagle Active Probe has been moved to the left torso, while a single [[B-Pod]] is mounted in the center torso. To make room for this equipment, the ''Bloodhound''-B3 has eleven double heat sinks a little less armor protection. BV (2.0) = 1,006<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 96</ref>
  
== Design Quirks ==
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==References==
The ''Bloodhound'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bloodhound.</ref>
 
* [[Design_Quirks#Improved_Sensors|Improved Sensors]]
 
* [[Design_Quirks#Protected_Actuators|Protected Actuators]]
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Jagdhund''''', which translates to ''Hunting Dog''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''J1-HND'''.
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Bloodhound.gif|Original ''Bloodhound'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
  
== Bibliography ==
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
 
 
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs|Bloodhound]]
 
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Bloodhound]]
 
[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Bloodhound]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Bloodhound]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]
 

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