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| − | |image=3055u_Hitman.jpg | + | |image = 3055u_Hitman.jpg |
| − | |name=Hitman | + | |name = ''Hitman'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Diplan 'Mechyards]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=TRJp50f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 50–51: "HM-1 Hitman"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |production year=3055 | + | |production year = 3055 |
| − | |year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1533/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1533/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=HM-1 | + | |model = HM-1<ref name=TRJp50f /> |
| − | |class=Light | + | |class = Light |
| − | |cost= 5,538,520 C- | + | |cost = 5,538,520 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |mass=30 | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |chassis=Chariot Type I [[ | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |armor=Starshield A | + | |mass = 30 |
| − | |engine= | + | |chassis = [[Chariot Type I]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Sipher CommCon SCU-4]] | + | |armor = [[Starshield A]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Cat's Eyes 5 | + | |engine = [[GM 210 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 | + | |comsys = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-4]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |speed=118 | + | |T&T = [[Cat's Eyes 5]] with [[Forward 1 TAG]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |speed with MASC=151 | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |speed = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ | + | |speed with MASC = 151 <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> |
| − | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp50f /> --> | |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[LRM-5]] with [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | * | + | * 3x [[medium laser]] |
| − | *1x[[TAG]] | + | * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=704<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> | + | * 1x [[Beagle active probe]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)=925<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 22</ref> | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| + | |BV (1.0) = 704<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 925<ref name=TRJp50f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 22</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Hitman'' was designed to work as a spotter 'Mech for advanced [[Arrow IV]] missile artillery rounds. In order to do this, the ' | + | The '''''Hitman''''' was designed to work as a spotter '[[Mech]] for advanced [[Arrow IV]] missile artillery rounds. In order to do this, the ''Hitman'' is built to be able to close quickly to the effective range of its [[Target_Acquisition_Gear#Forward_1|Forward-1]] [[Target Acquisition Gear]] using a [[GM 210 XL]] [[extralight engine]], which can propel it up to 118.8 km/h; the 'Mech also carries a [[MASC]] system, pushing its top speed up to 151.2 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech also carries an [[Apple Churchill]] [[Guardian ECM suite]] to foil any enemy electronic warfare equipment and a [[Wunderland]] [[Beagle active probe]] to detect any hidden enemy units. With the recent invention of semi-guided LRMs, the ''Hitman'' can also guide LRM fire to a unit targeted with its TAG unit. The ''Hitman'' carries five tons of armor to protect it against any attacks that may hit it. |
| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The ''Hitman'' carries an arsenal that is capable of striking an enemy regardless of the ranges they are at. For long range engagements the ''Hitman'' is armed with a [[LRM-5#Thunderstroke-L|Thunderstroke-L]] [[LRM-5]] with [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy. When the ''Hitman'' closes to the effective range for its TAG, it is able to use three [[Medium_laser#Argra_3L|Argra 3L]] [[medium laser]]s to defend itself. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | + | *; HM-1r : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, this ''Hitman'' drops all the standard armament and gyroscope. In their place engineers installed an [[XL gyro]], [[MML-7]], and dual [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 938<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 62</ref> | |
| + | *; HM-2 : The HM-2 ''Hitman'' is a field refit that is popular with units that do not have a large number of artillery assets, but do have C3 lances. The [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit has been removed in favor of a [[C3 slave]] unit and the [[LRM-5]] launcher has been removed in favor of a [[Narc missile beacon]]. This 'Mech is able to work as a lead unit in a C3 lance or as a spotter for a fire support lance with its Narc.<ref name=TRJp50f /> BV (1.0) = 691, BV (2.0) = 861<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 23</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The ''Hitman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hitman Entry.</ref> | |
| + | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (TAG)]] | ||
| + | * [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (TAG)]] | ||
| − | * | + | ==Notes== |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' and ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' erroneously listed the ''Hitman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary factory location as [[Ozawa]]. As Ozawa has been in the hands of the [[Federated Suns]] for almost the entirety of the [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]], this was obviously a mistake. ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' correctly places the primary factory on [[Aix-la-Chapelle]]. | ||
| − | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Heckenschütze''''', which translates to ''Sniper''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HS-1'''. | |
| − | * | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:HM-Hitman.png|Original ''Hitman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | + | File:3055u Hitman.jpg|''Hitman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| + | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Hitman.jpg|HM-1 ''Hitman'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:03, 5 March 2024
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| Hitman | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Diplan 'Mechyards[1] |
| Production Year | 3055[2] |
| Model | HM-1[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,538,520 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Chariot Type I [endo steel] |
| Armor | Starshield A |
| Engine | GM 210 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher CommCon SCU-4 with Guardian ECM suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cat's Eyes 5 with Forward 1 TAG and Artemis IV FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 118 km/h (151 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 704[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 925[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hitman was designed to work as a spotter 'Mech for advanced Arrow IV missile artillery rounds. In order to do this, the Hitman is built to be able to close quickly to the effective range of its Forward-1 Target Acquisition Gear using a GM 210 XL extralight engine, which can propel it up to 118.8 km/h; the 'Mech also carries a MASC system, pushing its top speed up to 151.2 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech also carries an Apple Churchill Guardian ECM suite to foil any enemy electronic warfare equipment and a Wunderland Beagle active probe to detect any hidden enemy units. With the recent invention of semi-guided LRMs, the Hitman can also guide LRM fire to a unit targeted with its TAG unit. The Hitman carries five tons of armor to protect it against any attacks that may hit it.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Hitman carries an arsenal that is capable of striking an enemy regardless of the ranges they are at. For long range engagements the Hitman is armed with a Thunderstroke-L LRM-5 with Artemis IV fire control system for increased missile accuracy. When the Hitman closes to the effective range for its TAG, it is able to use three Argra 3L medium lasers to defend itself.
Variants[edit]
- HM-2
- The HM-2 Hitman is a field refit that is popular with units that do not have a large number of artillery assets, but do have C3 lances. The TAG unit has been removed in favor of a C3 slave unit and the LRM-5 launcher has been removed in favor of a Narc missile beacon. This 'Mech is able to work as a lead unit in a C3 lance or as a spotter for a fire support lance with its Narc.[1] BV (1.0) = 691, BV (2.0) = 861[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Hitman has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Notes[edit]
- Technical Readout: 3055 and Technical Readout: 3055 Revised erroneously listed the Hitman's primary factory location as Ozawa. As Ozawa has been in the hands of the Federated Suns for almost the entirety of the Succession Wars, this was obviously a mistake. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade correctly places the primary factory on Aix-la-Chapelle.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Heckenschütze, which translates to Sniper. The model code was accordingly changed to HS-1.
Gallery[edit]
Original Hitman from TRO:3055
Hitman from TRO:3055 Upgrade
HM-1 Hitman in battle from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 50–51: "HM-1 Hitman"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hitman
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 22
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 62
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 23
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hitman Entry.