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The '''Hatchet''' is a melee attack weapon equipped on [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful, especially due to a lack of noticeable heat buildup. | The '''Hatchet''' is a melee attack weapon equipped on [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful, especially due to a lack of noticeable heat buildup. | ||
− | In the [[BattleTech]] board game, the Hatchet is swung in the physical attack phase at -1 to hit, dealing a point of damage for every five tons of weight. Notable 'Mechs equipping Hatchets include the [[Hatchetman]], the [[Axman]], the [[Buccaneer]], the [[Berserker]], and a variant of the [[Black Knight]]. | + | In the [[BattleTech]] board game, the Hatchet is swung in the physical attack phase at -1 to hit, dealing a point of damage for every five tons of weight. Notable 'Mechs equipping Hatchets include the ''[[Hatchetman]]'', the ''[[Axman]]'', the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', the ''[[Berserker]]'', and a variant of the ''[[Black Knight]]''. |
Revision as of 18:07, 1 June 2008
The Hatchet is a melee attack weapon equipped on BattleMechs. While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful, especially due to a lack of noticeable heat buildup.
In the BattleTech board game, the Hatchet is swung in the physical attack phase at -1 to hit, dealing a point of damage for every five tons of weight. Notable 'Mechs equipping Hatchets include the Hatchetman, the Axman, the Buccaneer, the Berserker, and a variant of the Black Knight.
Models
The Hatchet is manufactured on the following planets:
Brand | Planet | Company |
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Coventry StarBlade II | Coventry | Coventry Metal Works |
Defiance Type 3 | Hesperus II | Defiance Industries |
Defiance Type 3 | Taurus | Taurus Territorial Industries |
Defiance Type 4 | Hesperus II | Defiance Industries |
Defiance Type 7 | Hesperus II | Defiance Industries |
Gibson-Kallon D | Gibson | Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries) |
Johnston Cleaver-V | New Syrtis | Johnston Industries |
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