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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Hermes II'' was designed as a replacement for the original [[Hermes]] BattleMech that was used by the [[Star League]] | + | The '''''Hermes II''''' was designed as a replacement for the original ''[[Hermes]]'' [[BattleMech]] that was used by the [[Star League]]. The ''Hermes II'' was first produced in [[2798]]. The design is built to be a scout [['Mech]] with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. While this is not a very fast speed for a scout 'Mech, it is a respectable speed for scouting duties. The main drawback to the use of the ''Hermes II'' as a scout 'Mech is its dependence on ammunition for its autocannon. Additionally, the ''Hermes II'' carries enough armor and heavy enough weaponry to serve as a front line BattleMech effectively when needed. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The primary weapon on the ''Hermes II'' is an Oriente [[Autocannon/5]], which gives it a respectable reach on the battlefield. As secondary weapons, the ''Hermes II'' carries an Irian Weapons Works [[Medium Laser]] for anti 'Mech combat as well as an Olympian [[Flamer]] which gives | + | The primary weapon on the ''Hermes II'' is an Oriente [[Autocannon/5]], which gives it a respectable reach on the battlefield. As secondary weapons, the ''Hermes II'' carries an Irian Weapons Works [[Medium Laser]] for anti-'Mech combat as well as an Olympian [[Flamer]], which gives it a good deterrent against [[infantry]] attacks. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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* HER-2M - Nicknamed the Mercury, this variant of the ''Hermes II'' removes the autocannon for two additional Medium Lasers and two additional [[Machine Gun]]s. The saved space was used to upgrade the engine to allow the ''Hermes II'' to have a maximum speed of 118.8 kph, allowing it to excel in its role as a recon 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 910 | * HER-2M - Nicknamed the Mercury, this variant of the ''Hermes II'' removes the autocannon for two additional Medium Lasers and two additional [[Machine Gun]]s. The saved space was used to upgrade the engine to allow the ''Hermes II'' to have a maximum speed of 118.8 kph, allowing it to excel in its role as a recon 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 910 | ||
* HER-4K - This variant of the ''Hermes II'' is a modification of the design built to remove its dependence on ammunition by removing all of the weapons from the 'Mech and replacing them with two [[Large Laser]]s and an additional [[heat sink]]. BV (1.0) = 749, BV (2.0) = 976 | * HER-4K - This variant of the ''Hermes II'' is a modification of the design built to remove its dependence on ammunition by removing all of the weapons from the 'Mech and replacing them with two [[Large Laser]]s and an additional [[heat sink]]. BV (1.0) = 749, BV (2.0) = 976 | ||
| − | * HER-5C - | + | * HER-5C - Used by [[Word of Blake]], the 5C variant of the ''Hermes II'' takes aspects of the 2M and 4K variants. The chassis has been upgraded to Endo Steel and the 'Mech is powered by an [[extralight engine]]. The primary weapon is a [[ER Large Laser]]. This is backed up with three [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Finally, the 5C carries an [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] and an [[Improved C3 Computer]] to allow it to assist other friendly units in targeting enemy units. BV (1.0) = 830, BV (2.0) = 1,119 |
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| + | * HER-5ME - Used by the Dark Shadows battalion of [[SAFE]], the "Mercury Elite" is armed with only a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], making the ''Hermes II'' into a sniper. This comes at the cost of two tons of armor. BV = ??? ''[Note that the Technical Readout states that this variant makes use of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Despite having the room, the Record Sheet does not incorporate this.]'' | ||
* HER-5S - The 5S variant of the ''Hermes II'' is an upgrade of the design that upgrades the chassis to use [[Endo Steel]] construction and removes the original autocannon and upgrades it with an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]. The Medium Laser has also been upgraded with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and the [[heat sink]]s have been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 857 | * HER-5S - The 5S variant of the ''Hermes II'' is an upgrade of the design that upgrades the chassis to use [[Endo Steel]] construction and removes the original autocannon and upgrades it with an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]. The Medium Laser has also been upgraded with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and the [[heat sink]]s have been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 857 | ||
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| + | * HER-5SA - A modification to the 5S, the 5SA incorporates an [[XL Engine]] to upgrade the medium laser to a [[Large Pulse Laser]]. The remaining half-ton is used as additional armor on the legs. This is quite an extravagant upgrade for what is ostensibly a training 'Mech. BV = ??? | ||
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| + | * HER-6D - This variant is used by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Davion Guards|Davion Light Guards]]. It exchanges the laser for an [[ER Medium Laser]] and the autocannon for a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]. It still has only one ton of ammo for the autocannon, however, forcing [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to use their ammunition wisely. BV = ??? | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3025]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3025]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 30 March 2008
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| Hermes II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Model | HER-2S |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Irian Chassis Class 40 |
| Armor | Riese-456 |
| Engine | Hermes 240 |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 665 |
| BV (2.0) | 784 |
Contents
Description
The Hermes II was designed as a replacement for the original Hermes BattleMech that was used by the Star League. The Hermes II was first produced in 2798. The design is built to be a scout 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. While this is not a very fast speed for a scout 'Mech, it is a respectable speed for scouting duties. The main drawback to the use of the Hermes II as a scout 'Mech is its dependence on ammunition for its autocannon. Additionally, the Hermes II carries enough armor and heavy enough weaponry to serve as a front line BattleMech effectively when needed.
Armament
The primary weapon on the Hermes II is an Oriente Autocannon/5, which gives it a respectable reach on the battlefield. As secondary weapons, the Hermes II carries an Irian Weapons Works Medium Laser for anti-'Mech combat as well as an Olympian Flamer, which gives it a good deterrent against infantry attacks.
Variants
- HER-2M - Nicknamed the Mercury, this variant of the Hermes II removes the autocannon for two additional Medium Lasers and two additional Machine Guns. The saved space was used to upgrade the engine to allow the Hermes II to have a maximum speed of 118.8 kph, allowing it to excel in its role as a recon 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 910
- HER-4K - This variant of the Hermes II is a modification of the design built to remove its dependence on ammunition by removing all of the weapons from the 'Mech and replacing them with two Large Lasers and an additional heat sink. BV (1.0) = 749, BV (2.0) = 976
- HER-5C - Used by Word of Blake, the 5C variant of the Hermes II takes aspects of the 2M and 4K variants. The chassis has been upgraded to Endo Steel and the 'Mech is powered by an extralight engine. The primary weapon is a ER Large Laser. This is backed up with three ER Medium Lasers. Finally, the 5C carries an Improved Narc Missile Beacon and an Improved C3 Computer to allow it to assist other friendly units in targeting enemy units. BV (1.0) = 830, BV (2.0) = 1,119
- HER-5ME - Used by the Dark Shadows battalion of SAFE, the "Mercury Elite" is armed with only a Light Gauss Rifle, making the Hermes II into a sniper. This comes at the cost of two tons of armor. BV = ??? [Note that the Technical Readout states that this variant makes use of Ferro-Fibrous armor. Despite having the room, the Record Sheet does not incorporate this.]
- HER-5S - The 5S variant of the Hermes II is an upgrade of the design that upgrades the chassis to use Endo Steel construction and removes the original autocannon and upgrades it with an Ultra Autocannon/5. The Medium Laser has also been upgraded with a Medium Pulse Laser and the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 740, BV (2.0) = 857
- HER-5SA - A modification to the 5S, the 5SA incorporates an XL Engine to upgrade the medium laser to a Large Pulse Laser. The remaining half-ton is used as additional armor on the legs. This is quite an extravagant upgrade for what is ostensibly a training 'Mech. BV = ???
- HER-6D - This variant is used by the Davion Light Guards. It exchanges the laser for an ER Medium Laser and the autocannon for a Rotary Autocannon/5. It still has only one ton of ammo for the autocannon, however, forcing MechWarriors to use their ammunition wisely. BV = ???