Hauberk
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Hauberk | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | Federated Suns |
Use | Defense |
Weight Class | Assault |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 674,750 C-bills |
Introduced | 3070 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 2,000 kg |
Top Speed | 10 km/h |
Armament |
1x Small Laser |
Armor Type | Improved Stealth |
BV (1.0) | 61 |
Description
The Hauberk is battle armor that was designed by some of the members of the New Avalon Cavaliers at the New Avalon Institute of Science. They wanted to take the basic idea of the Undine and make it more broadly useful. During the Jihad, the Federated Suns finally got their hands on the Undine through Clan Diamond Shark. Though they had initially planned on simply deploying the Clan suits, it quickly became clear that the Undine's aquatic nature made it of limited usefulness, even as its technological sophistication prevented easy repair. For this reason, the Hauberk was created from the Undine chassis, leading to the similar appearances of the designs.
The Hauberk mounts improved stealth armor to keep from being targeted. The size of the armor precludes its ability to be transported on OmniMechs or perform anti-'Mech operations, though it does mount a battle claw. Its slow speed generally limits its use to defensive operations.
Armament
The largest gun on the Hauberk is its LRM-5 that only comes with five reloads. For close range combat, it carries a Small Laser. It excels when it can soften up enemies from long range, then finish them off up close.