Hatamoto-Chi

Hatamoto-Chi
Production information
Manufacturer	Maltex Corporation, Yori Mechworks, Independence Weaponry
Model	HTM-27T
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
Mass	80 tons
Chassis	Earthworks VOL Endo Steel
Armor	Mitchell Argon with CASE
Engine	Pitban 320
Speed	64.8 km/h
Armament	2xPPCs 2xSRM 6's
BV (1.0)	1,270

Description

The Hatamoto series of BattleMechs was one of the first fielded by the DCMS that utilized advanced materials. The 'Mech was first deployed by the DCMS in limited numbers during the Ronin War of 3034 but is widely considered to be first officially deployed in 3039 on An Ting. The Hatamotos are a serious modification to the Wells Technologies Charger model. They do not reflect the parent design; more they resemble an historical samurai warrior. Two distinctive features carried over from the Charger are the lack of a left hand and the broad shoulders.

Armament

The base Hatamoto, the Chi, is armed with twin PPCs and twin SRM-6s. Both SRMs have a ton of ammo each, and CASE is installed in both side torsos, in order to protect the ammo stored there. Eighteen single heat sinks keep the 'Mech fairly cool in combat.

Variants

• HTM-27U - The 27U, also known as the Hatamoto-Hi the 27U 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

• HTM-27V - A variant focused on long range combat the 27V, known withing the combine as the Hatamoto-Kaze, 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

• HTM-27W - The 27W, also known as the Hatamoto-Ku, this variant of the 'Mech removes both of the SRM 6 launchers and replaces them with an Autocannon/5. The 'Mech has a powerful direct5 fire capability. BV (1.0) = 1,285

• 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 and 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

• HTM-28T - An 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 kph and makes up for some of the 'Mechs lost maneuverability by adding three jump jets giving it a jumping distance of ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,754

• HTM-C - A further variation of the Hatamoto-Hi variant this variant is identical to the 27U with the exception of the removal of a single heat sink the HTM-C carries a C3 Slave unit into battle. The 'Mech is an excellent sniper 'Mech because of the ability to share targeting data with friendly 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 1,237

• HTM-CM - The HTM-CM is also based on the Hatamoto-Hi variant and the 'Mech 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

References

• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade