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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Bloodhound.gif | |image=Bloodhound.gif | ||
| − | |name=Bloodhound | + | |name=''Bloodhound'' |
|manufacturer=[[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Ltd.]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Ltd.]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref> | ||
| production year=3064 | | production year=3064 | ||
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|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|mass=45 | |mass=45 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Earthwerks PXH IV | + | |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Earthwerks PXH IV]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
| − | |armor=[[Durallex Light]] | + | |armor=[[Durallex Light]] with [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
|engine=[[Hermes 315 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | |engine=[[Hermes 315 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | ||
|comsys=[[Neil 7000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | |comsys=[[Neil 7000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | ||
| − | |T&T=[[OctagonTartrac System E | + | |T&T=[[OctagonTartrac System E]] with [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=14 [[ | + | |heat sinks=14 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
|speed=118.8<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | |speed=118.8<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *3x [[ER | + | * 3x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER small laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
| − | *1x [[Streak SRM-6]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> | + | * 1x [[Streak SRM-6]]<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> |
|BV (1.0)=1,090<ref name="COp130">''Combat Operations'', p. 130, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,090<ref name="COp130">''Combat Operations'', p. 130, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,248<ref name="TRO:3067p62+"/> <ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 94</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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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Built to operate in | + | 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+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | Intended for combating guerrilla units, the ''Bloodhound'' is armed with three Diverse Optics | + | 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+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;B2-HND : The B2 variant of the ''Bloodhound'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3067]]<ref name="MUL2"/> enhances the ' | + | *; 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> |
| − | *;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 | + | *; 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> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Bloodhound'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Bloodhound'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bloodhound.</ref> |
| − | *[[Improved Sensors]] | + | * [[Design_Quirks#Improved_Sensors|Improved Sensors]] |
| − | *[[Protected Actuators]] | + | * [[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 == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | ||
[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs|Bloodhound]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 20 February 2024
- This article is about the Free Worlds League BattleMech. For the advanced successor to the Beagle Active Probe, see Bloodhound Active Probe.
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| Bloodhound | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks Ltd.[1] |
| Production Year | 3064[2] |
| Model | B1-HND[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 9,184,953 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerks PXH IV endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Durallex Light with CASE[1] |
| Engine | Hermes 315 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Neil 7000[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | OctagonTartrac System E with Beagle active probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 118.8[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,090[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,248[1] [2][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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. [1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Intended for combating guerrilla units, the Bloodhound is armed with three Diverse Optics ER medium lasers and a Guided Technologies 2nd Gen Streak SRM-6 launcher as its primary weapons. The Bloodhound carries a Diverse Optics ER small laser as a secondary weapon. To dissipate the heat from the Bloodhound's weapons the 'Mech has 14 double heat sinks. 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.[1]
Variants[edit]
- B2-HND
- The B2 variant of the Bloodhound, introduced in 3067,[5] enhances the 'Mech's firepower and capabilities by removing two of its double heat sinks and adding a Guardian ECM suite and a second ER small laser. BV (1.0) = 1,206[3], BV (2.0) = 1,363[6][5]
- B3-HND
- The Bloodhound-B3, developed in 3081[7], 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 flamers 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 sinks, and loses half a ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 1,006[8][7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Bloodhound has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notes[edit]
- 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[edit]
Original Bloodhound from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Bloodhound
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 130, "Force Faction Tables"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 94
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Bloodhound B2-HND variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 95
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Bloodhound B3-HND variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 96
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bloodhound.