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| image = [[Image:Huscarl.png|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Huscarl.png|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Huscarl | + | | name = ''Huscarl'' |
| manufacturer = [[Janesek Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Janesek Industries]] | ||
| model = HSCL-1-O | | model = HSCL-1-O | ||
| − | | Class = Heavy | + | | Class = Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
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| production year=3064 | | production year=3064 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4345/huscarl-hscl-1-o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4345/huscarl-hscl-1-o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | mass = 75 | + | | mass = 75 tons |
| − | | frame = TukTech H | + | | frame = [[TukTech H]] |
| − | | power plant = 225 [[XL | + | | power plant = 225 [[XL engine]] |
| + | | armor = [[Orestes Cold Forge]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
Primary Configuration | Primary Configuration | ||
| − | * | + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[ER large laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[LB 10-X AC]]s |
| communications system = [[J-Talk 73]] | | communications system = [[J-Talk 73]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Knorr Block 3]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Knorr Block 3]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 14 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 14 [[double heat sink]]s |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,569<ref name=TRO3067-152-153>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,569<ref name=TRO3067-152-153>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 152–153: "Huscarl OmniFighter Profile"</ref><br>1,570<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 131</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 1,847<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 267</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,847<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 267</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Commissioned as one of [[Anastasius Focht]] | + | Commissioned as one of [[Anastasius Focht]]'s last actions before retiring as [[Precentor Martial of ComStar]], the '''''Huscarl''''' is the first [[Inner Sphere]] [[OmniFighter]] to see service with the [[Com Guards]] and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[KungsArmé]].<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> |
| − | Originally intended to be used by ComStar and the modern [[SLDF]], the budgetary constraints forced the SLDF to withdraw, with Prince Regent [[Christian Månsdottir]] volunteering the FRR's support | + | Originally intended to be used by ComStar and the modern [[SLDF]], the budgetary constraints forced the SLDF to withdraw, with Prince Regent [[Christian Månsdottir]] volunteering the [[FRR]]'s support as a continuation of the previous partnership that started with the ''[[Beowulf (BattleMech)|Beowulf]]'' [[BattleMech]]. All production runs were originally intended be shared 50/50, but the KungsArmé fielded the lion's share after Precentor Martial Pro-Tem [[Gavin Dow]] halted deployment to the Com Guards until the conclusion of the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> With [[Clan Ghost Bear]] already producing a number of heavy [[Clan]]-tech OmniFighters, after the Republic's merger into the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] Janesek continued limited manufacture of the ''Huscarl'' for export to authorized buyers, with sales all but drying up after the conclusion of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRP-194>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 194: "Tyre 3"</ref> |
| − | Mounting | + | Mounting 15 tons of [[Orestes Cold Forge]] armor and an [[XL engine]], the ''Huscarl'' is a ponderous but well armed and armored design. Though some have likened the aircraft to a flying whale, others love its massive 43 tons of available [[pod space]], particularly when facing [[DropShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. The heavy hitting, ammunition dependent nature of configurations somewhat sidesteps the mere 14 [[double heat sink]]s carried on its base chassis.<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary configuration mounts | + | The primary configuration mounts an [[LRM-10]] in the nose supported by a wing-mounted [[ER large laser]] and [[LB 10-X AC]] on each side. Four tons of autocannon reloads allows the fighter to carry both standard and cluster munitions, but this configuration lacks aft weaponry.<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : A mixed and balanced weapon loadout, the A configuration mounts a [[Gauss rifle]] and [[SRM-4]] in the nose, supported by an [[ER PPC]] and twin [[medium pulse laser]]s fitted in each wing. Two tons of Gauss reloads and one ton of short range missiles keep the nose weaponry in operation, while a single additional [[double heat sink]] strains to keep the heat from the wing-mounted weapons in check. BV (1.0) = 1,723<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> (1,699),<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 132</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,143<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 268</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting two [[SRM-6]] launchers and an [[AC/5]] in the nose, supported by a single [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[LRM-20]] in each wing. Lacking any backup energy weaponry, this variant is forced to withdraw once its one ton of autocannon rounds, two tons of short range and four tons of long range missiles are expended. BV (1.0) = 1,582<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/> (1,540),<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 133</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,708<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 269</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : A [[DropShip]]/[[WarShip]] hunter, the C configuration is built around the two mammoth [[UAC/20]]s it carries, one mounted in each wing. While it carries backup in the form of two [[medium pulse laser]]s, the fighter generally withdraws once it burns through its eight tons of autocannon reloads. BV (1.0) = 1,543,<ref name=TRO3067-152-153/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 134</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,989<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 270</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration D : This configuration of the ''Huscarl'' carries three [[medium pulse laser]]s and two [[small pulse laser]]s in each wing. The nose mounts a [[large pulse laser]] and three more [[medium pulse laser]]s. The aft of the fighter is protected by an [[ER medium laser]], and all the weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. 19 [[double heat sink]]s have been fitted to the craft as well. BV (2.0) = 1,748<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration R : This [[Jihad]] era configuration fits [[Clan]]-built weaponry. The nose carries a Clan [[UAC/20]], while each wing carries a Clan-built [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] and a [[plasma cannon]]. Another plasma cannon covers the aft of the ''Huscarl''. BV (2.0) = 2,879<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Huscarl.png|Original ''Huscarl'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | [[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:55, 12 January 2024
- This article is about the aerospace fighter. For the DropShip, see Huscarl (Individual Leopard-class DropShip).
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| Huscarl | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Janesek Industries |
| Production Year | 3064[1] |
| Model | HSCL-1-O |
| Class | Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | TukTech H |
| Power Plant | 225 XL engine |
| Armor | Orestes Cold Forge |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| Communications System | J-Talk 73 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Knorr Block 3 |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,569[2] 1,570[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,847[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Commissioned as one of Anastasius Focht's last actions before retiring as Precentor Martial of ComStar, the Huscarl is the first Inner Sphere OmniFighter to see service with the Com Guards and the Free Rasalhague Republic's KungsArmé.[2]
Originally intended to be used by ComStar and the modern SLDF, the budgetary constraints forced the SLDF to withdraw, with Prince Regent Christian Månsdottir volunteering the FRR's support as a continuation of the previous partnership that started with the Beowulf BattleMech. All production runs were originally intended be shared 50/50, but the KungsArmé fielded the lion's share after Precentor Martial Pro-Tem Gavin Dow halted deployment to the Com Guards until the conclusion of the FedCom Civil War.[2] With Clan Ghost Bear already producing a number of heavy Clan-tech OmniFighters, after the Republic's merger into the Ghost Bear Dominion Janesek continued limited manufacture of the Huscarl for export to authorized buyers, with sales all but drying up after the conclusion of the Jihad.[5]
Mounting 15 tons of Orestes Cold Forge armor and an XL engine, the Huscarl is a ponderous but well armed and armored design. Though some have likened the aircraft to a flying whale, others love its massive 43 tons of available pod space, particularly when facing DropShips and WarShips. The heavy hitting, ammunition dependent nature of configurations somewhat sidesteps the mere 14 double heat sinks carried on its base chassis.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The primary configuration mounts an LRM-10 in the nose supported by a wing-mounted ER large laser and LB 10-X AC on each side. Four tons of autocannon reloads allows the fighter to carry both standard and cluster munitions, but this configuration lacks aft weaponry.[2]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- A mixed and balanced weapon loadout, the A configuration mounts a Gauss rifle and SRM-4 in the nose, supported by an ER PPC and twin medium pulse lasers fitted in each wing. Two tons of Gauss reloads and one ton of short range missiles keep the nose weaponry in operation, while a single additional double heat sink strains to keep the heat from the wing-mounted weapons in check. BV (1.0) = 1,723[2] (1,699),[6] BV (2.0) = 2,143[7]
- Alternate Configuration B
- The B configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting two SRM-6 launchers and an AC/5 in the nose, supported by a single Artemis IV FCS-enhanced LRM-20 in each wing. Lacking any backup energy weaponry, this variant is forced to withdraw once its one ton of autocannon rounds, two tons of short range and four tons of long range missiles are expended. BV (1.0) = 1,582[2] (1,540),[8] BV (2.0) = 1,708[9]
- Alternate Configuration C
- A DropShip/WarShip hunter, the C configuration is built around the two mammoth UAC/20s it carries, one mounted in each wing. While it carries backup in the form of two medium pulse lasers, the fighter generally withdraws once it burns through its eight tons of autocannon reloads. BV (1.0) = 1,543,[2][10] BV (2.0) = 1,989[11]
- Alternate Configuration D
- This configuration of the Huscarl carries three medium pulse lasers and two small pulse lasers in each wing. The nose mounts a large pulse laser and three more medium pulse lasers. The aft of the fighter is protected by an ER medium laser, and all the weapons are tied into a targeting computer. 19 double heat sinks have been fitted to the craft as well. BV (2.0) = 1,748[12]
- Alternate Configuration R
- This Jihad era configuration fits Clan-built weaponry. The nose carries a Clan UAC/20, while each wing carries a Clan-built LRM-20 with Artemis IV FCS and a plasma cannon. Another plasma cannon covers the aft of the Huscarl. BV (2.0) = 2,879[13]
Gallery[edit]
Original Huscarl from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Huscarl (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 152–153: "Huscarl OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 267
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 194: "Tyre 3"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 268
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 133
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 269
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 134
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 270
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 271
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 272