Hobgoblin
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| Hobgoblin | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Chiaroscuro Testing Site[1] |
| Tech Base | Clan (Advanced) (Society)[2] |
| Introduced | ???? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 10[1] tons |
| Chassis | HOB/11 |
| Armor | ProtoMech Standard/2 |
| Engine | 60 Fusion |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | |
| Armament |
1x AP Gauss Rifle |
| BV (2.0) | 271 |
Description
The Hobgoblin ultraheavy ProtoMech was developed by The Society as a test vehicle for the Fusillade weapon system and ProtoMech-scale Magnetic Clamps.[2] Though not intended to have a place on the battlefield, the Society was able to rapidly put the tested Hobgoblin design into production to augment their forces. The low top speed was offset by the magnetic clamp system, which allowed Society BattleMechs to carry the Hobgoblin to various trouble spots on the battlefield. This was a key advantage as the low speed made the Hobgoblin an easy target.[2]
The Hobgoblin was widely used by the Society cells that operated in Clan Jade Falcon space.[2]
Armament
The Hobgoblin's status as a test vehicle can be clearly seen when looking at its weapons. A single AP Gauss Rifle and Fusillade launcher are less effective than other ProtoMech designs, even when gathered in a Point.
Variants
No variants of the Hobgoblin are known to exist. There is some speculation that the Hobgoblin went on to influence the Svartalfa ProtoMech used by Clan Hell's Horses.[2]