Hunchback
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| Hunchback | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Komiyaba/Nissan General Industries |
| Model | HBK-4G |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Komiyaba Type VIII |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 851 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,037 |
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Description
The Hunchback is a 'Mech built for close-range combat. Originally conceived in 2572 the Hunchback is well known as an urban combat 'Mech. The only real flaw in the Huncbacks design as a city fighter is its lack of jump jets combined with its slow ground speed of only 64.8 kph. Other then this one flaw the design is a respected and dangerous 'Mech when in a city environment. When in the open though its lack of any long-range weapons make the Hunchback little more then a slow moving target.
Armament
The primary weapon on the Hunchback is a Tomodzuru Autocannon Mount Type 20 Autocannon/20 which can strip one and a quarter tons off of an enemy 'Mech in a single blow. This is paired with two Ichiba 2000 Medium Lasers and a Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Laser. All of the weapons carried by the Hunchback excel at close ranges and make the Hunchback a devastating opponent at close range.
Variants
- HBK-4H - One of many variants the 4H Hunchback is a modification of the design that uses a lighter Autocannon/10 and adds as additional two Medium Lasers. This modification increases the Hunchbacks long range striking capability at the expense of raw firepower. BV (1.0) = 850, BV (2.0) = 1,067
- HBK-4J - This variant of the Hunchback changes the 'Mechs focus from short range combat to fire support by removing the Autocannon/20 and replacing it with two LRM 10 launchers and three additional Medium Lasers. This variant can act as a bodyguard 'Mech for Fire support lances without degrading the mission of those lances because of its mix of LRMs and Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 853, BV (2.0) = 1,143
- HBK-4N - The 4N variant of the Hunchback combines the qualities of the 4H and 4J. The main weapon is an Autocannon/5 and a pair of LRM 5 launchers. This makes the 4K capable of direct fire and indirect fire support. Additionally two Medium Lasers have been added to the design. BV (1.0) = 843, BV (2.0) = 1,087
- HBK-4P - Also called a Swayback the 4P Hunchback is modified to carry only energy weapons. The Autocannon/20 was replaced with six additional Medium Lasers. In order to handle the incredibly high heat load the 'Mech has twenty three heat sinks. While this may seem like a downgrade to the design the combined firepower of all eight Medium Lasers can do twice as much damage when combined as the Autocannon they replaced. BV (1.0) = 960, BV (2.0) = 1,138
- HBK-4SP - The 4SP variant of the Hunchback replaces the Autocannon with two SRM 6 launchers. These missile launchers provide the 'Mech with a great deal of damage capability at close range but they do not have the same raw power as the original Autocannon/20. The 'Mech also has four Medium Lasers as secondary weapons. BV (1.0) = 854, BV (2.0) = 1,043
- HBK-5H - The 5H Hunchback is a periphery upgrade of the basic design. The Small laser was removed as well as one and a half tons of armor and three Rocket Launcher 20s were added to the design giving it a incredible amount of close range striking capability. BV (1.0) = 901, BV (2.0) = 1,092
- HBK-5M - The 5M Hunchback is a simple upgrade of the original 4G model. The heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. Additionally the Small Laser has been upgraded to a Small Pulse Laser and CASE has been added to protect against ammunition explosions BV (1.0) = 932, BV (2.0) = 1,054
- HBK-5N - A very simple upgrade of the basic Hunchback the 5N model simply replaces the standard heat sinks with double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 903, BV (2.0) = 1,037
- HBK-5P - The 5P Hunchback is an upgrade on the Swayback 4P variant. The 'Mech carries six ER Medium Lasers and two Medium Pulse Lasers. Additionally the 5P carries an ECM Suite as well as a c3 slave to share targeting telemetry with its lance mates. BV (1.0) = 1,162, BV (2.0) = 1,340
- HBK-5S - The 5S is a complete overhaul of the Hunchback design. The structure has been modified to use Endo Steel construction techniques. The engine has been upgraded to a Light Fusion Engine and has had four Jump Jets added for increased mobility. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a LB-X Autocannon/20. This is backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers and a single Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,311, BV (2.0) = 1,350
- Hunchback IIC - The Hunchback was one of the 'Mechs taken with the SLDF on their exodus from the Inner Sphere. Eventually the Hunchback was upgraded with Clan technology and the Hunchback IIC was created. BV (1.0) = 1,524, BV (2.0) = 1679