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|name=Hornet | |name=Hornet | ||
|manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] | ||
| + | |production year=3051 | ||
| + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=HNT-171 | |model=HNT-171 | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
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*1x[[Medium Laser]] | *1x[[Medium Laser]] | ||
|BV (1.0)=491 | |BV (1.0)=491 | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=535<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 11</ref> | + | |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> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Hornet''''' debuted in [[2760]] as an urban recon 'Mech, but little interest forced the design to be shelved two years later. In [[2990]], [[Kallon Industries]] rediscovered the blueprints and resumed production. The upgraded HNT-171 started production in [[3051]]. The production line was destroyed by [[Capellan Confederation|Capellans]] in [[3069]]. | + | The '''''Hornet''''' debuted in [[2760]] as an urban recon 'Mech, but little interest forced the design to be shelved two years later. In [[2990]], [[Kallon Industries]] rediscovered the blueprints and resumed production. The upgraded HNT-171 started production in [[3051]]. The production line was destroyed by [[Capellan Confederation|Capellans]] in [[3069]]. |
| − | The 'Mech is designed around the concept of being able to swiftly move through an urban environment with relatively heavy armor. Overall, 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. | + | The 'Mech is designed around the concept of being able to swiftly move through an urban environment with relatively heavy armor. Overall, 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> |
==Deployment== | ==Deployment== | ||
| + | Kallon industries had a hard time selling the ''Hornet'' for [[AFFS]], so most of these mechs initially went to the mercenary market. One of the major users was the [[Wolf's Dragoons]], who demonstrated its effectiveness on [[Misery]]. This caused the [[Federated Suns]] to take renewed interest in this mech.<ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> | ||
| − | + | Nowadays this mech is mostly deployed by [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns|Federated Suns March Militia]] as a replacement for [[Wasp|Wasps]] and [[Stinger|Stingers]], and also by [[Ceti Hussars]] and [[Deneb Light Cavalry]]. The Hornet is also popular among mercenaries.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/><ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> | |
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| − | Nowadays this mech is mostly deployed by [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns|Federated Suns March Militia]] as a replacement for [[Wasp|Wasps]] and [[Stinger|Stingers]], and also by [[Ceti Hussars]] and [[Deneb Light Cavalry]]. The Hornet is also popular among mercenaries.<ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Hornet'' carries as its primary long-range weapon a Holly [[LRM-5]] launcher. This allows the ''Hornet'' to strike at an enemy at a distance of over six hundred meters. In an urban environment the LRM launcher becomes more of a liability than an asset. As a secondary weapon the ''Hornet'' carries a Martell [[Medium Laser]], and finally the 'Mech is armed with a MainFire Point Defense [[Anti-Missile System]] to defend against missile attacks. | + | The ''Hornet'' carries as its primary long-range weapon a Holly [[LRM-5]] launcher. This allows the ''Hornet'' to strike at an enemy at a distance of over six hundred meters. In an urban environment the LRM launcher becomes more of a liability than an asset. As a secondary weapon the ''Hornet'' carries a Martell [[Medium Laser]], and finally the 'Mech is armed with a MainFire Point Defense [[Anti-Missile System]] to defend against missile attacks.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * HNT-151 - An early variant of the ''Hornet'', the 151 has standard armor and a standard internal structure. This forced engineers to remove the Anti-Missile System, though they managed to improve the overall jumping capacity to one hundred fifty meters. | + | * ''HNT-151'' - An early variant of the ''Hornet'', the 151 has standard armor and a standard internal structure. This forced engineers to remove the Anti-Missile System, though they managed to improve the overall jumping capacity to one hundred fifty meters.<ref name=TRO3039p244-245/> BV (1.0) = 429, BV (2.0) = 488<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 60</ref> |
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| + | * ''HNT-152'' - A fairly common field modification of the 151, the 152 replaces the LRM with a Holly [[SRM-4]]. BV (2.0) = 475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 61</ref> | ||
| + | * ''HNT-161'' - [[Wolf's Dragoons]] fields this variant, which eschews the anti-missile system in favor of a full one-hundred fifty meters of jumping and the [[Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 511<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 10</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 18 March 2012
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| Hornet | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries |
| Production Year | 3051[1] |
| Model | HNT-171 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,441,600 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Corean Model KL-77 Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarGuard CIV Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Hermes 100 |
| Communications System | Tri-Word Duplex 4880 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban LFT-50 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 491 |
| BV (2.0) | 535[2][3] |
Description
The Hornet debuted in 2760 as an urban recon 'Mech, but little interest forced the design to be shelved two years later. In 2990, Kallon Industries rediscovered the blueprints and resumed production. The upgraded HNT-171 started production in 3051. The production line was destroyed by Capellans in 3069. The 'Mech is designed around the concept of being able to swiftly move through an urban environment with relatively heavy armor. Overall, 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.[2][4]
Deployment
Kallon industries had a hard time selling the Hornet for AFFS, so most of these mechs initially went to the mercenary market. One of the major users was the Wolf's Dragoons, who demonstrated its effectiveness on Misery. This caused the Federated Suns to take renewed interest in this mech.[4]
Nowadays this mech is mostly deployed by Federated Suns March Militia as a replacement for Wasps and Stingers, and also by Ceti Hussars and Deneb Light Cavalry. The Hornet is also popular among mercenaries.[2][4]
Armament
The Hornet carries as its primary long-range weapon a Holly LRM-5 launcher. This allows the Hornet to strike at an enemy at a distance of over six hundred meters. In an urban environment the LRM launcher becomes more of a liability than an asset. As a secondary weapon the Hornet carries a Martell Medium Laser, and finally the 'Mech is armed with a MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System to defend against missile attacks.[2]
Variants
- HNT-151 - An early variant of the Hornet, the 151 has standard armor and a standard internal structure. This forced engineers to remove the Anti-Missile System, though they managed to improve the overall jumping capacity to one hundred fifty meters.[4] BV (1.0) = 429, BV (2.0) = 488[5]
- HNT-152 - A fairly common field modification of the 151, the 152 replaces the LRM with a Holly SRM-4. BV (2.0) = 475[6]
- HNT-161 - Wolf's Dragoons fields this variant, which eschews the anti-missile system in favor of a full one-hundred fifty meters of jumping and the Small Laser. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 511[7]
Gallery
Hornet
HNT-171 Hornet in Motion
HNT-151
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hornet
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 10-11, "HNT-171 Hornet 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 11
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 244-245, "Hornet 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 60
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 61
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 10