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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = Hetzer.jpg | + | | image = Hetzer RGilClan v29.jpg |
| − | | name = Hetzer | + | | name = Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun |
| manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]] | | manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]] | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| production year=2887 | | production year=2887 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1513/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1513/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| cost = 664,000<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', 120</ref> | | cost = 664,000<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', 120</ref> | ||
| mass = 40 | | mass = 40 | ||
| − | | armor = StarSlab/6 | + | | armor = [[StarSlab/6]] |
| − | | engine = [[CitiCide 140]] [[ | + | | engine = [[CitiCide 140 ICE|CitiCide 140]] [[internal combustion engine]] |
| comsys = [[Johnston Q-Band]] | | comsys = [[Johnston Q-Band]] | ||
| T&T = [[Scantrex Dual Tac]] | | T&T = [[Scantrex Dual Tac]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Hetzer''' was designed as a cheap, self-propelled artillery-piece to be stationed on worlds deemed worthy to defend, but not valuable enough to station a complete garrison force or even [[BattleMech]]s. Its primary and only weapon is in the front, meaning the unit lacks a turret, making it difficult to employ in roles other than defensive ones. Also, its wheeled chassis restricts its mobility. Due to its decent protection of six tons of [[standard armor]] and its [[Crusher SH Cannon]], combined with its low price, the Hetzer is still a valuable asset for poor commands and is especially popular throughout the [[Periphery]]. | + | The '''Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun''' was designed as a cheap, self-propelled artillery-piece to be stationed on worlds deemed worthy to defend, but not valuable enough to station a complete garrison force or even [[BattleMech]]s. Its primary and only weapon is in the front, meaning the unit lacks a turret, making it difficult to employ in roles other than defensive ones. Also, its wheeled chassis restricts its mobility. Due to its decent protection of six tons of [[standard armor]] and its [[Crusher SH Cannon]], combined with its low price, the Hetzer is still a valuable asset for poor commands and is especially popular throughout the [[Periphery]]. |
However, [[Quikscell Company]] is largely known for its poor manufacturing standards, resulting in many Hetzers being shipped with only half their components installed or even completely lacking some of them. Crews reportedly refused new Hetzers meant to replace their older ones, because they couldn't be sure that the new models would work properly.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref> | However, [[Quikscell Company]] is largely known for its poor manufacturing standards, resulting in many Hetzers being shipped with only half their components installed or even completely lacking some of them. Crews reportedly refused new Hetzers meant to replace their older ones, because they couldn't be sure that the new models would work properly.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Drawing all firepower from a massive [[Autocannon/20]], the Hetzer can easily blast through thick armor, whether it's mounted on a BattleMech or [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]]. Also, the tank carries four tons of ammunition, enabling it to obliterate a number of enemies before being forced to reload. Its downsides include its limited firing-arc, its complete dependence on a short-range weapon, a lack of | + | Drawing all firepower from a massive [[Autocannon/20]], the Hetzer can easily blast through thick armor, whether it's mounted on a BattleMech or [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]]. Also, the tank carries four tons of ammunition, enabling it to obliterate a number of enemies before being forced to reload. Its downsides include its limited firing-arc, its complete dependence on a short-range weapon, a lack of backup weaponry, and mediocre speed.<ref name=TRO46 /><ref name=TRO56 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;AC/10 : This field refit introduced in [[2893]] exchanges the autocannon for a smaller [[Autocannon/10|class 10]] version with five tons of ammunition. The armor is also increased slightly. BV (2.0) = 536<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 92</ref> | + | *; AC/10 : This field refit introduced in [[2893]] exchanges the autocannon for a smaller [[Autocannon/10|class 10]] version with five tons of ammunition. The armor is also increased slightly. BV (2.0) = 536<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 92</ref> |
| − | *;Laser : | + | *; Laser : Quikscell produced no variants, but that did not stop commands who fielded the Hetzer from modifying it. The "Laser" variant first seen in [[2889]], replaced the autocannon with four [[medium laser]]s and an additional ton of armor. This gave it greater survivability and longevity. BV (2.0) = 520<ref name=RS29>''Record Sheets: 3039'', 29</ref> |
| − | *;LRM : The "LRM" variant introduced in [[3001]] turned the Hetzer into a long-range support vehicle. It mounted a pair of [[LRM-15]]s and four tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 657<ref name=RS29 /> | + | *; LRM : The "LRM" variant introduced in [[3001]] turned the Hetzer into a long-range support vehicle. It mounted a pair of [[LRM-15]]s and four tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 657<ref name=RS29 /> |
| − | *;SRM : Instead of the autocannon, the [[2957]] "SRM" variant utilized five [[SRM-6]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', 30</ref> | + | *; SRM : Instead of the autocannon, the [[2957]] "SRM" variant utilized five [[SRM-6]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', 30</ref> |
| − | *;Scout : This variant first seen in [[3014]] tried to expand on the Hetzer's usefulness. Its ammunition is cut in half allowing for a | + | *; Scout : This variant first seen in [[3014]] tried to expand on the Hetzer's usefulness. Its ammunition is cut in half allowing for a Remote Sensor Dispenser to be installed. BV (2.0) = 553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref> |
| − | *;LB-X : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the original Assault Cannon is replaced by | + | *; LB-X : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the original Assault Cannon is replaced by an [[LB 20-X AC]] variant with five tons of ammo. The I.C.E was replaced with a Fusion Engine. Furthermore the vehicle is better protected by the increase of its armor at the flanks and the rear. BV (2.0) = 767<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 85 - LB-X variant of the Hetzer.</ref> |
| − | *;Sealed : This Hetzer variant uses [[Environmental Sealing]] to protect the [[Protectorate Militia]] crew from toxic threats on the battlefield. To make the vehicle independent from fuel the Internal Combustion Engine was replaced by a [[fusion engine]]. The standard autocannon is replaced by a [[Rotary AC/5]] with 3 tons of ammo, and a [[C3i]] system allows it to share targeting data with its colleagues.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 34</ref> | + | *; Sealed : This Hetzer variant uses [[Environmental Sealing]] to protect the [[Protectorate Militia]] crew from toxic threats on the battlefield. To make the vehicle independent from fuel the Internal Combustion Engine was replaced by a [[fusion engine]]. The standard autocannon is replaced by a [[Rotary AC/5]] with 3 tons of ammo, and a [[C3i]] system allows it to share targeting data with its colleagues.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 34</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; Fuel Cell: An evolution of the original ''Hetzer'', the Fuel Cell upgrade of the Hetzer is meant to deliver an [[Ultra AC/20]] with 4 tons of ammunition to the front line as quickly as possible. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 900 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29'', p.5</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | *; Clan: A [[Rasalhague Dominion]] version of the Hetzer, shared with the [[Wolf Empire]], this ''Hetzer'' is protected by [[Clan]] [[Ferro-fibrous armor]] with a standard 140-rated [[ICE]]. As a main gun, a [[HAG/30]] with 20 shots provides long range fire support. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 1,051 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29'', p.5</ref> | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;Jagdpanzer II : This is | + | *; Jagdpanzer II : This is an [[Experimental Technology]] variant of the Hetzer which was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. The vehicle features six tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] and a Guardian ECM to help protect and hide the Jagdpanzer from its opponents. The original Assault Autocannon is removed in favor of an [[Ultra AC-20|Ultra version]] with four tons of ammo. The vehicle has two [[Machine Guns]], each mounted on a [[Sponson Turret|Sponson]]-type turret on either side of the vehicle. Lastly, the vehicle's engine is exchanged for an [[extralight fusion engine]], which increases the vehicle's flank speed to 80 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,009<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 9, 21</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The Hetzer appeared in ''Dragon Magazine'' in 1986, predating ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''. Except for some slight text edits the ''TRO:3026'' entry was identical to the original article.<ref>''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 78–79: Running Guns</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Hetzer.jpg|Original Hetzer from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' | |
| + | Hetzer RGilClan v29.jpg|Hetzer from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29|RG:iClan vol. 29]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:12, 3 October 2023
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| Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Quikscell Company
|
| Production Year | 2887[2] |
| Mission | Close Range / Urban Combat |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 664,000[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 |
| Armor | StarSlab/6 |
| Engine | CitiCide 140 internal combustion engine |
| Speed | 65.8 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Johnston Q-Band |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scantrex Dual Tac |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 376[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 565[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun was designed as a cheap, self-propelled artillery-piece to be stationed on worlds deemed worthy to defend, but not valuable enough to station a complete garrison force or even BattleMechs. Its primary and only weapon is in the front, meaning the unit lacks a turret, making it difficult to employ in roles other than defensive ones. Also, its wheeled chassis restricts its mobility. Due to its decent protection of six tons of standard armor and its Crusher SH Cannon, combined with its low price, the Hetzer is still a valuable asset for poor commands and is especially popular throughout the Periphery. However, Quikscell Company is largely known for its poor manufacturing standards, resulting in many Hetzers being shipped with only half their components installed or even completely lacking some of them. Crews reportedly refused new Hetzers meant to replace their older ones, because they couldn't be sure that the new models would work properly.[5][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Drawing all firepower from a massive Autocannon/20, the Hetzer can easily blast through thick armor, whether it's mounted on a BattleMech or vehicle. Also, the tank carries four tons of ammunition, enabling it to obliterate a number of enemies before being forced to reload. Its downsides include its limited firing-arc, its complete dependence on a short-range weapon, a lack of backup weaponry, and mediocre speed.[5][6]
Variants[edit]
- Laser
- Quikscell produced no variants, but that did not stop commands who fielded the Hetzer from modifying it. The "Laser" variant first seen in 2889, replaced the autocannon with four medium lasers and an additional ton of armor. This gave it greater survivability and longevity. BV (2.0) = 520[8]
- LB-X
- Introduced during the FedCom Civil War, the original Assault Cannon is replaced by an LB 20-X AC variant with five tons of ammo. The I.C.E was replaced with a Fusion Engine. Furthermore the vehicle is better protected by the increase of its armor at the flanks and the rear. BV (2.0) = 767[11]
- Sealed
- This Hetzer variant uses Environmental Sealing to protect the Protectorate Militia crew from toxic threats on the battlefield. To make the vehicle independent from fuel the Internal Combustion Engine was replaced by a fusion engine. The standard autocannon is replaced by a Rotary AC/5 with 3 tons of ammo, and a C3i system allows it to share targeting data with its colleagues.[12] BV (2.0) = 775[13]
- Fuel Cell
- An evolution of the original Hetzer, the Fuel Cell upgrade of the Hetzer is meant to deliver an Ultra AC/20 with 4 tons of ammunition to the front line as quickly as possible. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 900 [14]
- Clan
- A Rasalhague Dominion version of the Hetzer, shared with the Wolf Empire, this Hetzer is protected by Clan Ferro-fibrous armor with a standard 140-rated ICE. As a main gun, a HAG/30 with 20 shots provides long range fire support. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 1,051 [15]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Jagdpanzer II
- This is an Experimental Technology variant of the Hetzer which was introduced during the Jihad. The vehicle features six tons of Vehicular Stealth Armor and a Guardian ECM to help protect and hide the Jagdpanzer from its opponents. The original Assault Autocannon is removed in favor of an Ultra version with four tons of ammo. The vehicle has two Machine Guns, each mounted on a Sponson-type turret on either side of the vehicle. Lastly, the vehicle's engine is exchanged for an extralight fusion engine, which increases the vehicle's flank speed to 80 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,009[16]
Notes[edit]
- The Hetzer appeared in Dragon Magazine in 1986, predating Technical Readout: 3026. Except for some slight text edits the TRO:3026 entry was identical to the original article.[17]
Gallery[edit]
Original Hetzer from TRO:3026
Hetzer from RG:iClan vol. 29
References[edit]
- ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 22
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hetzer
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, 120
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, 28
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, 46
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3039, 56
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 92
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Record Sheets: 3039, 29
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, 30
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 94
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 85 - LB-X variant of the Hetzer.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 34
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29, p.5
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29, p.5
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, pp. 9, 21
- ↑ Dragon Magazine Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 78–79: Running Guns
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3085