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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = | + | |image=Hermes.jpg |
| − | | name = Hermes | + | |name=Hermes |
| − | | manufacturer = Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | + | |manufacturer=Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| − | | model = HER-1S | + | |model=HER-1S |
| − | | class = Light | + | |class=Light |
| − | | mass = 30 | + | |mass=30 |
| − | | chassis = Irian Chassis Class 10 [[Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=Irian Chassis Class 10 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | | armor = Jolassa-328 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |armor=Jolassa-328 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = GM 270 | + | |engine=GM 270 |
| − | | speed = | + | |speed=151.2 |
| − | + | |armament= | |
| − | | armament = | ||
*2x[[Medium Laser]]s | *2x[[Medium Laser]]s | ||
*1x[[Flamer]] | *1x[[Flamer]] | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 596 | + | |BV (1.0)=596 |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Hermes'' [[BattleMech]] was first commissioned in 2632 by the | + | The ''Hermes'' [[BattleMech]] was first commissioned in 2632 by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The 'Mech reached units extremely quickly and were deployed immediately. It came as little surprise to the SLDF that the Hermes Soon after they were received the ''Hermes'' became known as a 'Mech with problematic electronics. The problems in the ''Hermes''' electronics systems were eventually resolved through time-consuming field-repairs carried out by the SLDF. |
| − | As for the ''Hermes'' intended mission the 'Mech was originally designed to be as fast as any 'Mech that existed at the time. The Hermes traded a great deal of | + | As for the ''Hermes'' intended mission; the 'Mech was originally designed to be as fast as any 'Mech that existed at the time. The Hermes traded a great deal of potential firepower for an incredible ground speed. While this makes the Hermes nearly untouchable at sustained speed, the 'Mechwarriors who pilot the ''Hermes'' usually have doubts about piloting such an under-armed scout 'Mech. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | The ''Hermes'' is armed with two Hellion V [[Medium Laser]]s tied to an Alexis Photon Target Aquisition System and a single Olympian [[Flamer]]. Though the flamer is of an old design, using a napalm based fuel mixture instead of directly tapping the fusion plant's plasma field, it is considered amongst the safest devised. If it is forced to engage other light 'Mechs, the medium lasers give the ''Hermes'' good medium to close range firepower and will usually be sufficient. In cases where the ''Hermes'' is outmatched, the [[flamer]] gives the MechWarrior the option of starting fires to cover its escape. In addition, the flamer is an excellent deterrent to any Anti-BattleMech [[infantry]] considering swarming the 'Mech. | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *HER-1A - The 1A ''Hermes'' is the downgraded version of the 1S ''Hermes''. The primary changes that have taken place on the 1S are the removal of the [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and the substitution of a standard Internal structure for the [[Endo Steel]] structure on the 1S model. Due to these changes the armor has been reduced by half bit otherwise there were no sacrifices in either speed or weaponry. BV (1.0) = 501 | |
| − | * HER-1A - The 1A ''Hermes'' is the downgraded version of the 1S ''Hermes''. The primary changes that have taken place on the 1S are the removal of the [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and the substitution of a standard Internal structure for the [[Endo Steel]] structure on the 1S model. Due to these changes the armor has been reduced by half bit otherwise there were no sacrifices in either speed or weaponry. BV (1.0) = 501 | + | *HER-3S - The HER-3S variant of the Hermes is the first of several upgraded versions of the Hermes that have been modified for use in electronic warfare. This variant of the Hermes drops the [[Flamer]] from the design, retains the [[Endo Steel]] structure and has half of the armor protection of the 1S model but carries an upgraded electronics suite that uses a [[Beagle Active Probe]] to allow it advanced detection capabilities. In addition a [[MASC]] system has been added to the ''Hermes'' to allow it bursts of speed up to 194.4 km/h. BV (1.0) = 510 |
| − | + | *HER-3S1 - the 3S1 is the second of the electronic warfare versions of the Hermes. This version has identical modifications to the 3s but instead of the [[Beagle Active Probe]] it carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 572 | |
| − | * HER-3S - The HER-3S variant of the Hermes is the first of several upgraded versions of the Hermes that have been modified for use in electronic warfare. This variant of the Hermes drops the [[Flamer]] from the design, retains the [[Endo Steel]] structure and has half of the armor protection of the 1S model but carries an upgraded electronics suite that uses a [[Beagle Active Probe]] to allow it advanced detection capabilities. In addition | + | *HER-3S2 - the 3S2 is the most rare and the most extreme of the electronic warfare versions of the ''Hermes''. This version carries almost identical changes to the 3S except that one of the [[medium laser]]s has been sacrificed to free weight for a [[TAG]] laser designator, allowing the 'Mech to act as a spotter for [[Arrow IV]] artillery rounds. BV (1.0) = 466 |
| − | + | *HER-4S - The 4S ''Hermes'' is the most recent upgrade of this venerable 'Mech. The design caries over the [[MASC]] and chassis from the 3S1 model but has had a complete upgrade of its weapons and engine. The original standard engine has been replaced with an [[ExtraLight]] engine and also the Armor protection has been upgraded to five and a half tons, which is greater then the original 1S model. The weapons on board the ''Hermes'' have also been replaced by three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s giving the ''Hermes'' an unprecedented amount of firepower in its long history. BV (1.0) = 787 | |
| − | * HER-3S1 - the 3S1 is the second of the electronic warfare versions of the Hermes. This version has identical modifications to the 3s but instead of the [[Beagle Active Probe]] it carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 572 | ||
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| − | * HER-3S2 - the 3S2 is the most rare and the most extreme of the electronic warfare versions of the ''Hermes''. This version carries almost identical changes to the | ||
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| − | * HER-4S - The 4S ''Hermes'' is the most recent upgrade of this venerable 'Mech. The design caries over the [[MASC]] and chassis from the 3S1 model but has had a complete upgrade of its weapons and engine. The original standard engine has been replaced with an [[ | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 7 December 2006
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| Hermes | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Model | HER-1S |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Irian Chassis Class 10 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Jolassa-328 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | GM 270 |
| Speed | 151.2 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 596 |
Contents
Description
The Hermes BattleMech was first commissioned in 2632 by the Star League Defense Force. The 'Mech reached units extremely quickly and were deployed immediately. It came as little surprise to the SLDF that the Hermes Soon after they were received the Hermes became known as a 'Mech with problematic electronics. The problems in the Hermes' electronics systems were eventually resolved through time-consuming field-repairs carried out by the SLDF.
As for the Hermes intended mission; the 'Mech was originally designed to be as fast as any 'Mech that existed at the time. The Hermes traded a great deal of potential firepower for an incredible ground speed. While this makes the Hermes nearly untouchable at sustained speed, the 'Mechwarriors who pilot the Hermes usually have doubts about piloting such an under-armed scout 'Mech.
Armament
The Hermes is armed with two Hellion V Medium Lasers tied to an Alexis Photon Target Aquisition System and a single Olympian Flamer. Though the flamer is of an old design, using a napalm based fuel mixture instead of directly tapping the fusion plant's plasma field, it is considered amongst the safest devised. If it is forced to engage other light 'Mechs, the medium lasers give the Hermes good medium to close range firepower and will usually be sufficient. In cases where the Hermes is outmatched, the flamer gives the MechWarrior the option of starting fires to cover its escape. In addition, the flamer is an excellent deterrent to any Anti-BattleMech infantry considering swarming the 'Mech.
Variants
- HER-1A - The 1A Hermes is the downgraded version of the 1S Hermes. The primary changes that have taken place on the 1S are the removal of the Ferro-Fibrous armor and the substitution of a standard Internal structure for the Endo Steel structure on the 1S model. Due to these changes the armor has been reduced by half bit otherwise there were no sacrifices in either speed or weaponry. BV (1.0) = 501
- HER-3S - The HER-3S variant of the Hermes is the first of several upgraded versions of the Hermes that have been modified for use in electronic warfare. This variant of the Hermes drops the Flamer from the design, retains the Endo Steel structure and has half of the armor protection of the 1S model but carries an upgraded electronics suite that uses a Beagle Active Probe to allow it advanced detection capabilities. In addition a MASC system has been added to the Hermes to allow it bursts of speed up to 194.4 km/h. BV (1.0) = 510
- HER-3S1 - the 3S1 is the second of the electronic warfare versions of the Hermes. This version has identical modifications to the 3s but instead of the Beagle Active Probe it carries a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 572
- HER-3S2 - the 3S2 is the most rare and the most extreme of the electronic warfare versions of the Hermes. This version carries almost identical changes to the 3S except that one of the medium lasers has been sacrificed to free weight for a TAG laser designator, allowing the 'Mech to act as a spotter for Arrow IV artillery rounds. BV (1.0) = 466
- HER-4S - The 4S Hermes is the most recent upgrade of this venerable 'Mech. The design caries over the MASC and chassis from the 3S1 model but has had a complete upgrade of its weapons and engine. The original standard engine has been replaced with an ExtraLight engine and also the Armor protection has been upgraded to five and a half tons, which is greater then the original 1S model. The weapons on board the Hermes have also been replaced by three Medium Pulse Lasers giving the Hermes an unprecedented amount of firepower in its long history. BV (1.0) = 787