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−	* In ''[[The Spider and the Wolf]]'', when a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] reports "Hornet, ready" the associated BattleMech is drawn like the Legios fighter/Alpha Veritech from the anime ''Genesis Climber Mospeada'', also used as part of the ''Robotech'' series. This made this 'Mech one of the [[Unseen]]. All subsequent depictions of the ''Hornet'' have had its present shape. Fan speculation suggests from the context in the comic that the 'Mech depicted may have been a modified ''[[Stinger]]'' instead; and the MechWarrior in question may have nominally been assigned a ''Hornet'' that was out of commission at the time, or may have stated his radio call sign instead of his exact 'Mech. Later publications indeed list this particular MechWarrior as piloting a ''Stinger'', not a ''Hornet''.	+	* In ''[[The Spider and the Wolf]]'', when a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] reports "Hornet, ready" the associated BattleMech is drawn like the Legios fighter/Alpha Veritech from the anime ''Genesis Climber Mospeada'', also used as part of the ''Robotech'' series. This would have made this 'Mech one of the [[Unseen]] had the image not later been identified as an error and declared noncanonical. All subsequent depictions of the ''Hornet'' have had its present shape. Fan speculation suggests from the context in the comic that the 'Mech depicted may have been a modified ''[[Stinger]]'' instead; and the MechWarrior in question may have nominally been assigned a ''Hornet'' that was out of commission at the time, or may have stated his radio call sign instead of his exact 'Mech. Later publications indeed list this particular MechWarrior as piloting a ''Stinger'', not a ''Hornet''.
	* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Hummel''', which means ''Bumblebee''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HML-151'''.		* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Hummel''', which means ''Bumblebee''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HML-151'''.
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image = Hornet.jpg |name = ''Hornet'' |manufacturer = [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> ---- [[Coalition Armory Inc.]]<ref name=XTRO:ROTS2p6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 6</ref> |production year =2760 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1548/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model = HNT-171<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |cost = 1,441,600 [[C-bill]]s |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |mech type=BattleMech |mass = 20 |feet=biped |chassis = [[Chassis#Models|Corean Model KL-77]] [[endo steel]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |armor = [[StarGuard CIV Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |engine = [[Hermes 100]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |speed = 86 |jumpjets = [[Pitban LFT-50]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |comsys = [[Tri-Word Duplex 4880]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |T&T = [[Dalban HiRez II]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |armament = * 1x [[LRM-5]] * 1x [[anti-missile system]] * 1x [[medium laser]] |BV (1.0) = 491 |BV (2.0) = 535<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 10–11: "HNT-171 Hornet 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 11</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Hornet''''' debuted in [[Introduction Year::2760]] as an urban recon '[[Mech]]. Lack of interest forced the design to be shelved just two years later, but not before the [[Star League Defense Force|SLDF]] had procured the HNT–151 variant in some numbers.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 241</ref> In [[2990]], [[Kallon Industries]] rediscovered the blueprints and resumed production with the upgraded HNT-171 in [[3051]]. This would be short-lived however, as the production line was destroyed by the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellans]] in [[Production Ceased::3069]]. Kallon had a hard time selling the ''Hornet'' to the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], so most of these 'Mechs initially went to the mercenary market. A major user of the initial runs was [[Wolf's Dragoons]], who demonstrated its effectiveness on [[Misery]], which caused the [[Federated Suns]] to take renewed interest in this 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> Since then, the ''Hornet'' has been deployed by [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns|March Militias]] as a replacement for ''[[Wasp]]''s and ''[[Stinger]]''s, as well as by the [[Ceti Hussars]] and [[Deneb Light Cavalry]]. It is also still popular among mercenaries.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/><ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> The ''Hornet'' is designed around the concept of being able to swiftly move through an urban environment with relatively heavy armor. Ironically, because of its eclectic mix of weapons and relatively slow speed, the ''Hornet'' is only somewhat effective when inside of a city. When caught outside an urban environment the 'Mech is hard pressed to defend itself.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/><ref name=TRO3039p244-245>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 244–245: "Hornet 'Mech Profile"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Hornet'' carries a [[LRM-5#Holly|Holly]] [[LRM-5]] launcher as its primary long range weapon, which allows it to strike at an enemy at a distance of over 600 meters. In an urban environment where the LRM launcher becomes more of a liability than an asset, the ''Hornet'' carries a [[Medium laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]. Additionally, the 'Mech is armed with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] to defend against missile attacks.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> ==Variants== *; HNT-151 : The version of the ''Hornet'' that debuted in 2990, the -151, had [[standard armor]] and a standard chassis. It also lacked the advanced [[anti-missile system]], [[CASE]], and one ton of LRM ammunition, though the jumping capacity was increased to 150 meters and the armament included a [[small laser]].<ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> BV (1.0) = 429; BV (2.0) = 488<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 60</ref> *; HNT-152 : A fairly common field modification of the 151, the 152 replaces the LRM-5 with a [[Holly (SRM-4)|Holly]] [[SRM-4]]. BV (2.0) = 475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 61</ref> *; HNT-161 : [[Wolf's Dragoons]] fielded this variant, which eschewed the anti-missile system in favor of a full 150 meters of jumping and a small laser. BV (2.0) = 511<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 10</ref> *; HNT-181 : Based on the 161 and produced by [[Coalition Armory Inc.]], this ''Hornet'' variant was produced by using a 100-rated [[XL engine]] with 10 [[compact heat sink]]s. It is protected by three and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, uses an [[endo steel]] chassis, and is armed with a [[small re-engineered laser]], small laser, and an [[MML-5]] with two tons of ammunition in a [[CASE]]-protected bay. It is most frequently seen in the service of [[AFFS]] and [[Filtvelt Coalition]] militias.<ref name=XTRO:ROTS2p6/> *; HNT-182 : A field refit of the 181 ''Hornet'', this model replaces the small lasers with standard medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 505<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 24</ref> == Design Quirks == The ''Hornet'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: Design Quirk Table - Hornet Entry</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref> * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] * [[No/Minimal Arms]] <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> The HNT-181 ''Hornet'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name=XTRO:ROTS2p6/> * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] * [[No/Minimal Arms]] ==Notable Pilots== :''See [[:Category:Notable Hornet Pilots]]'' ==Notes== * In ''[[The Spider and the Wolf]]'', when a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] reports "Hornet, ready" the associated BattleMech is drawn like the Legios fighter/Alpha Veritech from the anime ''Genesis Climber Mospeada'', also used as part of the ''Robotech'' series. This would have made this 'Mech one of the [[Unseen]] had the image not later been identified as an error and declared noncanonical. All subsequent depictions of the ''Hornet'' have had its present shape. Fan speculation suggests from the context in the comic that the 'Mech depicted may have been a modified ''[[Stinger]]'' instead; and the MechWarrior in question may have nominally been assigned a ''Hornet'' that was out of commission at the time, or may have stated his radio call sign instead of his exact 'Mech. Later publications indeed list this particular MechWarrior as piloting a ''Stinger'', not a ''Hornet''. * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Hummel''', which means ''Bumblebee''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HML-151'''. ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Hornet_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original HNT-151 ''Hornet'' from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' Image:3050_Hornet.jpg|HNT-171 ''Hornet'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' File:Hornet.jpg|''Hornet'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Image:HNT-151HORNET.png|HNT-151 ''Hornet'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' Image:CCG Unlimited Hornet.jpg|HNT-171 ''Hornet'' from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' </div> [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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