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| Introduced = [[3078]]
 
| Introduced = [[3078]]
 
| Mass = 50 Tons
 
| Mass = 50 Tons
| Speed = 3
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| Speed = 32 km/h
| Top Speed = 5
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| Top Speed = 52 km/h
 
| Station Keeping Thrust =
 
| Station Keeping Thrust =
 
| Structural Integrity =  
 
| Structural Integrity =  
| Power Plant = [[Fuel Cell|Fuel Cell (Electric)]]  
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| Power Plant = [[Fuel cell|fuel cell (electric)]]  
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = 1,111 km
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = 1,111 km
| Armament = 3 x [[MRM-20]] <br/> [[Advanced Fire Control]]
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| Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]]
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| Armament = 3x [[MRM-20]]
 
| Heat Sinks = 0
 
| Heat Sinks = 0
| Armor = [[BAR|BAR 6]]
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| comsys = Unspecified
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| Armor = Unspecified
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| BAR = [[BAR|6]]
 
| Crew = 14 <br/> 2 Officers <br/> 2 enlisted <br/> 9 Gunners
 
| Crew = 14 <br/> 2 Officers <br/> 2 enlisted <br/> 9 Gunners
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
During the [[Jihad]], the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s forces were savaged by onslaught of the war. After receiving call from CCAF High Command to submit designs help aid rebuilding the armed forces, [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] responded with the HW1 '''''Hwacha'''''.  
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During the [[Jihad]], the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s forces were savaged by the onslaught of the war. After receiving the call from [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] High Command to submit designs to help aid in the rebuilding of the armed forces, [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] of [[Betelgeuse]] responded with the HW1 '''''Hwacha'''''.  
  
The ''Hwacha'' is based on the [[Light SRM Carrier]], the company using a blended of [[Primitive Technology|primitive technologies]] and recent design weaponry, as in attempted to market the vehicle as updated version of the smaller machine at low cost. Vehicle was intended combat small combat vehicles and unarmed infantry troops.
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The ''Hwacha'' is based on the [[Light SRM Carrier]]. The company used a blending of [[Primitive Technology|primitive technologies]] and modern weaponry as an attempt to market it as an updated version of the smaller machine at a low cost. The design was intended to assault smaller combat vehicles and unarmored infantry troops.
  
The vehicle was not attractive to many House Liao commanders, which lead to the company pushing to sell the vehicle outside the state. The vehicle would later be seen in ranks of periphery and some [[Duchy of Andurien|breakaway Free Worlds League states]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Background information.</ref>
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The vehicle was not attractive to many Confederation commanders in part due to Hellespont Betelgeuse's use of a Korean rather than Mandarin name, which some more zealous officers saw as mocking the Confederation's ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' revival, which forced the company to attempt to sell the vehicle outside the state. The vehicle would later be seen in the ranks of Periphery units and [[Duchy of Andurien|breakaway Free Worlds League states]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Background information.</ref>
  
 
==Armament and Capacities==
 
==Armament and Capacities==
Vehicle's sole weaponry lies in its three 20-tubed Medium Ranged Missile Launchers found in the turret. With nine gunners, the vehicle's turreted weapons supplied with six tons of ammunition. The weapons are guided by modern military Advanced Fire Control system.
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The ''Hwacha's'' sole weaponry lies in its three 20-tubed Medium Ranged Missile Launchers located in the turret. With nine gunners, the vehicle's turreted weapons are supplied with six tons of ammunition. The weapons are guided by a modern military Advanced Fire Control system.
  
''Hwacha's'' components, including its [[Primitive Engine|engine]], chassis and armor plate all utilize primitive grade technology. Its hull is only covered with 3 tons of the [[Primitive Armor|primitive grade armor]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Weaponry and equipment.</ref>
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The ''Hwacha's'' primary components, its [[Primitive engine|engine]], chassis and armor plating, all utilize primitive grade technology. Its hull is covered with a mere 3 tons of [[Primitive Armor|primitive grade armor]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Weaponry and equipment.</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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As with many XTRO publications, the Hwacha's image is repurposed from the Light SRM Carrier from [[Technical Readout: 3060]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Vehicle notes and origin.</ref>
 
As with many XTRO publications, the Hwacha's image is repurposed from the Light SRM Carrier from [[Technical Readout: 3060]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Vehicle notes and origin.</ref>
  
Errata Note: As time of this writing ratings of the Hwacha was noted, with problems with the original entry found in XTRO: Retrotech. No canon fixes have been posted at this time.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,5921.0.html Errata Reports for Hwacha.]</ref>
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==Errata==
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At the time of this writing, ratings of the Hwacha were noted to have conflictions with the original entry found in XTRO: Retrotech. No canon fixes have been published as of this time.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,5921.0.html Errata Reports for Hwacha.] (dead link)</ref>
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==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
*[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]''
  
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[[Category:Support Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Wheeled Support Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Wheeled Support Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Support Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Support Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Magistracy of Canopus Support Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Magistracy of Canopus Support Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Support Vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 17:47, 21 January 2024

Lightsrmcarrier.jpg
HW1 Hwacha
Production information
Manufacturer Hellespont 'Mech Works
Use Fire Support
Garrison Vehicle
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Chassis Type (Size) Wheeled (Medium)
Equipment Rating
Introduced 3078
Technical specifications
Mass 50 Tons
Speed 32 km/h
Top Speed 52 km/h
Power Plant fuel cell (electric)
Fuel (Type/Range) 1,111 km
Communications System Unspecified
Fire Control System Advanced
Armament 3x MRM-20
Heat Sinks 0
Armor Unspecified
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 6
Crew 14
2 Officers
2 enlisted
9 Gunners
BV (2.0) 570[1]

Description[edit]

During the Jihad, the Capellan Confederation's forces were savaged by the onslaught of the war. After receiving the call from Capellan Confederation Armed Forces High Command to submit designs to help aid in the rebuilding of the armed forces, Hellespont 'Mech Works of Betelgeuse responded with the HW1 Hwacha.

The Hwacha is based on the Light SRM Carrier. The company used a blending of primitive technologies and modern weaponry as an attempt to market it as an updated version of the smaller machine at a low cost. The design was intended to assault smaller combat vehicles and unarmored infantry troops.

The vehicle was not attractive to many Confederation commanders in part due to Hellespont Betelgeuse's use of a Korean rather than Mandarin name, which some more zealous officers saw as mocking the Confederation's Xin Sheng revival, which forced the company to attempt to sell the vehicle outside the state. The vehicle would later be seen in the ranks of Periphery units and breakaway Free Worlds League states.[2]

Armament and Capacities[edit]

The Hwacha's sole weaponry lies in its three 20-tubed Medium Ranged Missile Launchers located in the turret. With nine gunners, the vehicle's turreted weapons are supplied with six tons of ammunition. The weapons are guided by a modern military Advanced Fire Control system.

The Hwacha's primary components, its engine, chassis and armor plating, all utilize primitive grade technology. Its hull is covered with a mere 3 tons of primitive grade armor.[3]

Notes[edit]

The Hwacha features Tech Level C Chassis, Engine/Controls and Armor.

As with many XTRO publications, the Hwacha's image is repurposed from the Light SRM Carrier from Technical Readout: 3060.[4]

Errata[edit]

At the time of this writing, ratings of the Hwacha were noted to have conflictions with the original entry found in XTRO: Retrotech. No canon fixes have been published as of this time.[5]

References[edit]

  1. Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's BV2.
  2. Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 9, 23 - Background information.
  3. Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Weaponry and equipment.
  4. Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 9, 23 - Hwacha's Vehicle notes and origin.
  5. Errata Reports for Hwacha. (dead link)

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