BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Hunchback C
Designer: StarRaven
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Clan
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 50
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 8,056,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,066
Chassis: Endo Steel
Power Plant: 200 XL
Walking Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: Standard
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 Ultra AC/20
3 Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown with ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Active Probe
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Overview:
The original Hunchback C was designed in 2824 by Clan Snow Raven. After the destruction of
their capitol city by the Not-Named Clan a year earlier, the Snow Raven Khans decided that
they should have a BattleMech capable of defeating opponents of almost any size in the tight
confines of a city. At the same time, the Snow Ravens did not have the resources to produce
an assault class BattleMech with cutting edge technology. For this reason, the Snow Ravens
decided to modify the Hunchback design. While the Hunchback C is expensive for its weight,
it is much cheaper than an assault class 'Mech would be. Over the years, the Hunchback C has
been modified a number of times, in order to keep it in line with the current state of Clan
technology. The much less effective Hunchback IIC appears to be based on this design,
apparently meant as an attempt to improve upon it. Signs point to Clan Smoke Jaguar or Jade
Falcon as possible designers of the Hunchback IIC.
Capabilities:
The Hunchback C begins with an Endo Steel internal structure, Ferro Fibrous armor, and an XL
fusion engine. Combined, these advanced materials give the Hunchback enough free tonnage to
mount an impressive armament. The most important upgrade for the Hunchback is of course to
its primary weapon - the shoulder mounted autocannon. The weapon which replaces the old
autocannon is a Clan tech Ultra autocannon, which is both lighter and capable of twice the
standard AC's rate of fire. The Ultra autocannon is provided with an impressive six tons of
ammunition, more than most assault class 'Mechs carry for such a weapon. All three lasers,
including the head mounted small, have been replaced with medium pulse lasers. Although
heavier, these lasers are longer ranged, inflict more damage, and, most importantly, are
much more accurate. The Hunchback C's center torso houses a strong electronics suite. An
active probe system lets the Hunchback C detect enemies which might be hidden within the
confines of the city. Conversely, the ECM suite lets the Hunchback hide by shielding it from
similar sensor systems. The final modification made by the Snow Ravens was the addition of
jump jets, giving the Hunchback C impressive maneuverability despite its low speed.
Deployment:
The Hunchback C is deployed in several of Clan Snow Raven's second line Galaxies. The Blood
Spirits also possess a number of these machines through past dealings with the Ravens. The
Hunchback C occasionally sees production, but most of them are decades or centuries old.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel 2.50
Engine: 200 XL 4.50
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4
Heat Sinks (Double): 11 [22] 1.00
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 169 9.00
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 16 24
Center Torso (rear): 8
R/L Torso: 12 18
R/L Torso (rear): 6
R/L Arm: 8 16
R/L Leg: 12 24
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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Medium Pulse Laser H 1 2.00
Active Probe CT 1 1.00
ECM Suite CT 1 1.00
Ultra AC/20 RT 8 12.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 30) LT 6 6.00
Medium Pulse Laser RA 1 2.00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 1 2.00
2 Jump Jets RL 2 1.00
2 Jump Jets LL 2 1.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 40
TP: BM, SZ: 2, TMM: 1, MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 5 / (M) 5 / (L) 0, OV: 1
Armor (A): 6, Structure (S): 3
Specials: CASE, ECM, PRB, RCN
Distribution
Name/Model: Hunchback C
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 50
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3. Lower Arm Actuator 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4. Hand Actuator 4. Medium Pulse Laser 4. Hand Actuator
5. Medium Pulse Laser 5. Sensors 5. Medium Pulse Laser
6. Endo Steel 6. Life Support 6. Endo Steel
1. Endo Steel 1. Endo Steel
2. Endo Steel 2. Endo Steel
3. Endo Steel 3. Ferro-Fibrous
4. Ferro-Fibrous 4. Ferro-Fibrous
5. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Ferro-Fibrous 6. Ferro-Fibrous
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 3. XL Engine 3.Ultra AC/20
4. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 4. Gyro 4.Ultra AC/20
5. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 5. Gyro 5.Ultra AC/20
6. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 6. Gyro 6.Ultra AC/20
1. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 1. Gyro 1.Ultra AC/20
2. Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) 2. XL Engine 2.Ultra AC/20
3.Double Heat Sink 3. XL Engine 3.Ultra AC/20
4.Double Heat Sink 4. XL Engine 4.Ultra AC/20
5.Double Heat Sink 5. Active Probe 5.Double Heat Sink
6.Double Heat Sink 6. ECM Suite 6.Double Heat Sink
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Jump Jet 5. Jump Jet
6. Jump Jet 6. Jump Jet
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Hunchback C
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 50
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: BattleMech = BM
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Final Unit Type: BM
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 50 (greater than or equal to 40 and less than 60) = 2
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Final Weight/Size Class: 2
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 4 (Walk) = 8"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 8" is 1
Jumping Movement: 4 (Jump) = 8"j
Jumping Target Movement Modifier at 8" is 1
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 8"j
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
4 (Movement) + 26 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 26 = -4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 0.770
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 1.540
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 2.310
Ultra AC/20 (+) 3.000 = 5.310
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 22 = 116.820
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 26 = 4.493
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 4.5
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 5
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
4 (Movement) + 26 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 26 = -4
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 0.770
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 1.540
Medium Pulse Laser (+) 0.770 = 2.310
Ultra AC/20 (+) 3.000 = 5.310
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 22 = 116.820
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 26 = 4.493
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 4.5
Unit receives Overheat (OV) value of 1
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 5
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
22 (Heat Sinks) = 22
4 (Movement) - 4 (Base) (-) 0 = 22
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 0
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Convert Armor
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Ferro-Fibrous: 169 armor points x 1 169.000 = 169.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 5.633
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Final Armor Value: 6
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Clan XL on a 50 ton BattleMech = 3.0
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Final Structure Value: 3
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit is equipped with CASE = CASE
Unit is equipped with ECM Suite = ECM
Unit is equipped with Active Probe = PRB
Unit is equipped with Active Probe = RCN
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 5 (Short) + 5 (Medium) + 5 (Medium) + 0 (Long) = 15.000
Unit Size Factor 2 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 1.000 = 16.000
Overheat Factor 1 (Overheat) (+) 1.000 = 17.000
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 17.000
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 6 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 12.000
Structure Factor 3 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 3.000 = 15.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[1 (8" Move)] x 0.1} (*) 1.100 = 16.500
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 16.500
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 1 (0.25 per 2") + 0.5 (Jump-capable) = 1.500
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 16.500 = 18.000
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 17.000
Defensive Value (+) 18.000 = 35.000
Force Bonus [ECM] Electronic Countermeasures (+) 2.000 = 37.000
Force Bonus [PRB] Active Probe (+) 1.000 = 38.000
Force Bonus [RCN] Recon (+) 2.000 = 40.000
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Final Point Value: 40
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Hunchback C
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 50
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Ferro-Fibrous): (169 pts) 9.0 x 20,000 180,000.00
Internal Structure (Endo Steel): 50 x 1,600 x 1 (+) 80,000.00 = 260,000.00
Myomer (Standard): 50 x 2,000 (+) 100,000.00 = 360,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 200 x 50) / 75 (+) 2,666,666.67 = 3,026,666.67
Gyro (Standard): 2.0 x 300,000 (+) 600,000.00 = 3,626,666.67
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 3,826,666.67
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 3,876,666.67
Sensors: 50 x 2,000 (+) 100,000.00 = 3,976,666.67
Heat Sinks (Double): 11 x 6,000 (+) 66,000.00 = 4,042,666.67
Arm Actuators: 50 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 2) + (80 x 2)) (+) 23,000.00 = 4,065,666.67
Leg Actuators: 50 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 35,000.00 = 4,100,666.67
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Total Structural Cost: 4,100,666.67
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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Active Probe 200,000 200,000.00
CASE 1 x 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 250,000.00
ECM Suite 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 450,000.00
Jump Jets 50 x (4 x 4) x 200 (+) 160,000.00 = 610,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 670,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 730,000.00
Medium Pulse Laser 60,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 790,000.00
Ultra AC/20 480,000 (+) 480,000.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 5) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,270,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 1,270,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 4,100,666.67
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 1,270,000.00 = 5,370,666.67
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (50 / 100) (*) 1.50 = 8,056,000.00
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Final BattleMech Cost 8,056,000.00
Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 27-Jun-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
If it is an upgrade of 4G than I would use two tons from the AC to add ammo and two tons from the Endo Steel for JJs and half ton to upgrade head mounted laser to ER medium (arm mounted lasers will be ER mediums too). Two heat sinks would be replaced with electronics and heat sinks will be double. And it would be without XL engine and Ferro fibrous armor. Abilities would be similar to this variant but the cost will be lower.
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Member Review - Blackhand : 10-Mar-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
Well actually, I'd rather have the IIC, than this hunk of junk. Sure its only got ammo for 5 rounds rather than this one's 15. But by sheer odds your going to jam them at some point with 15 chances. so the IIC is better in my mind.
The medium pulses are okay, but you needed the extra range on this design so ER would have made more sense.
Go wtih just a straight Hunchback IIC If you want to field a clan one.
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Member Review - Karagin : 28-Feb-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.50
Comment:
Okay seeing how there is a IIC of the Hunchback already why would we need a C version?
Not to sound harsh or mean but you more or less reinvented the wheel with this one. Nothing really new or different and the IIC has dual UAC20s so you get more out of it. Yours has more ECM, but given that the Clans dont use ECM that much it's a waste of space. Granted it would make sense for all the mechs to have ECM and other things, but not in BT's logic and take on things.
It would be interesting to see this mech against the IIC Hunchback in a fight though.
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