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| − | | image = Hornet.jpg | + | |image = Hornet.jpg |
| − | | name = Hornet | + | |name = ''Hornet'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |manufacturer = |
| − | | production year =2760 | + | [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | year reference=<ref | + | ---- |
| − | | model = HNT-171 | + | [[Coalition Armory Inc.]]<ref name=XTRO:ROTS2p6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 6</ref> |
| − | + | |production year =2760 | |
| − | | cost = 1,441,600 C- | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1548/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | mass = 20 | + | |model = HNT-171<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | chassis = [[Chassis#Models|Corean Model KL-77 | + | |cost = 1,441,600 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | | armor = [[StarGuard CIV | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | | engine = [[Hermes 100]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | | speed = 86 | + | |mass = 20 |
| − | | jumpjets = [[Pitban LFT-50]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |feet=biped |
| − | | comsys = [[Tri-Word Duplex 4880]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |chassis = [[Chassis#Models|Corean Model KL-77]] [[endo steel]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | T&T = [[Dalban HiRez II]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |armor = [[StarGuard CIV Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | heat sinks=10<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> | + | |engine = [[Hermes 100]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | armament = | + | |speed = 86 |
| − | *1x [[LRM-5]] | + | |jumpjets = [[Pitban LFT-50]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | |comsys = [[Tri-Word Duplex 4880]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | |T&T = [[Dalban HiRez II]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | BV (1.0)=491 | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]]<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11/> |
| − | | BV (2.0)=535<ref name=TRO3050Up10-11>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. | + | |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== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Hornet''''' debuted in [[Introduction Year::2760]] as an urban recon '[[Mech]] | + | 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]]. |
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| − | + | 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/> | |
| − | 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. | ||
| − | + | 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 | + | 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== | ==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 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 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-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]] | + | *; 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 | + | *; 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 | + | *; 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> |
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| + | == 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/> | |
| − | The HNT-181 ''Hornet'' variant is subject | ||
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
* [[No/Minimal Arms]] | * [[No/Minimal Arms]] | ||
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| − | ==BattleMech Gallery== | + | ==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 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''. | ||
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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'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Hornet_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|HNT-151 ''Hornet'' | + | File:Hornet_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original HNT-151 ''Hornet'' from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' |
| − | Image:HNT- | + | Image:3050_Hornet.jpg|HNT-171 ''Hornet'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:Hornet.jpg|''Hornet'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | Image:CCG Unlimited Hornet.jpg|HNT-171 ''Hornet'' | + | 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> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] |
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[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:09, 5 March 2024
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| Hornet | |
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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 single[1] |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban LFT-50[1] |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 491 |
| BV (2.0) | 535[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hornet debuted in 2760 as an urban recon 'Mech. Lack of interest forced the design to be shelved just two years later, but not before the SLDF had procured the HNT–151 variant in some numbers.[5] 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 Capellans in 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.[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]
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.[1][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Hornet carries a 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 Martell medium laser. Additionally, the 'Mech is armed with a MainFire Point Defense anti-missile system to defend against missile attacks.[1]
Variants[edit]
- 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.[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 150 meters of jumping and a small laser. 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-rated XL engine with 10 compact heat sinks. 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.[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[edit]
The Hornet has the following Design Quirks:[11][12]
The HNT-181 Hornet variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- 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 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 German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Hummel, which means Bumblebee. The model code was accordingly changed to HML-151.
Gallery[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ 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 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, p. 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 6.01), p. 9