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|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> | |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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| − | 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, additionally, | + | 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, additionally, is armed with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] to defend against missile attacks.<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;HNT-151 : The version of the ''Hornet'' that debuted in 2990, the 151, | + | *; HNT-151 : The version of the ''Hornet'' that debuted in 2990, the -151, had standard armor and a standard internal structure. It also lacked the advanced anti-missile system, [[CASE]], and ton of LRM ammunition, though the jumping capacity was increased to one-hundred fifty meters and 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 with a Holly [[SRM-4]]. BV (2.0) = 475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 61</ref> | *;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]] | + | *; HNT-161 : [[Wolf's Dragoons]] fielded this variant, which eschewed 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> |
*; HNT-181 : Based on the 161, and produced by [[Coalition Armory Inc.]] this ''Hornet'' variant was produced by using a 100 [[XL engine]] with ten [[Compact Heat Sinks]]. It is protected by three and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], and uses an [[Endo Steel]] chassis. It carries 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-181 : Based on the 161, and produced by [[Coalition Armory Inc.]] this ''Hornet'' variant was produced by using a 100 [[XL engine]] with ten [[Compact Heat Sinks]]. It is protected by three and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], and uses an [[Endo Steel]] chassis. It carries 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/> | ||
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==Notes== | ==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 | + | * 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 non-canonical. 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''. |
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* 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'''. | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 13 August 2022
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries[1]
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| Production Year | 2760[3] |
| Model | HNT-171[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,441,600 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Corean Model KL-77 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | StarGuard CIV ferro-fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Hermes 100[1] |
| Communications System | Tri-Word Duplex 4880[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban HiRez II[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban LFT-50[1] |
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| BV (1.0) | 491 |
| BV (2.0) | 535[1][4] |
Contents
Description
The Hornet debuted in 2760 as an urban recon 'Mech, but lack of interest forced the design to be shelved two years later. In the meantime though, the SLDF had procured the HNT–151 variant in some numbers.[5] In 2990, Kallon Industries rediscovered the blueprints and resumed production. The upgraded HNT-171 started production in 3051. The production line was destroyed by the 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.[1][6]
Weapons and Equipment
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. This caused the Federated Suns to take renewed interest in this 'Mech.[6]
Since then, the Hornet has been deployed by March Militias as a replacement for Wasps and Stingers, as well as by the Ceti Hussars and Deneb Light Cavalry. It is also still popular among mercenaries.[1][6]
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, additionally, is armed with a MainFire Point Defense anti-missile system to defend against missile attacks.[1]
Variants
- HNT-151
- The version of the Hornet that debuted in 2990, the -151, had standard armor and a standard internal structure. It also lacked the advanced anti-missile system, CASE, and ton of LRM ammunition, though the jumping capacity was increased to one-hundred fifty meters and included a small laser.[6] BV (1.0) = 429, BV (2.0) = 488[7]
- HNT-161
- Wolf's Dragoons fielded this variant, which eschewed 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[9]
- HNT-181
- Based on the 161, and produced by Coalition Armory Inc. this Hornet variant was produced by using a 100 XL engine with ten Compact Heat Sinks. It is protected by three and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, and uses an Endo Steel chassis. It carries 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.[2]
- HNT-182
- A field refit of the 181 Hornet, this model replaces the small lasers with standard medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 505[10]
Design Quirks
The Hornet has the following Design Quirks:[11][12]
The HNT-181 Hornet variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]
Notable Pilots
Notes
- In The Spider and the Wolf, when a 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 non-canonical. 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
Original HNT-151 Hornet from Wolf's Dragoons
HNT-171 Hornet from TRO:3050
Hornet from TRO:3050 Upgrade
HNT-151 Hornet from TRO:3039
HNT-171 Hornet from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 10–11: "HNT-171 Hornet 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2, p. 6
- ↑ MUL online date for Hornet
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, page 241
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 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
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2, p. 24
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: Design Quirk Table - Hornet Entry.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.0), p. 9