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* HMR-3C - Called the ''Claw-Hammer'', the 3C is built to make the ''Hammer'' capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the LRM launchers and replacing it with four additional Medium Lasers, which gives the ''Hammer'' the ability to attack the enemy with an overwhelming laser barrage at close ranges. This variant also works well as a bodyguard 'Mech in a lance of ''Hammer'' 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 834, BV (2.0) = 976<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 18</ref> | * HMR-3C - Called the ''Claw-Hammer'', the 3C is built to make the ''Hammer'' capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the LRM launchers and replacing it with four additional Medium Lasers, which gives the ''Hammer'' the ability to attack the enemy with an overwhelming laser barrage at close ranges. This variant also works well as a bodyguard 'Mech in a lance of ''Hammer'' 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 834, BV (2.0) = 976<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 18</ref> | ||
| − | * HMR-3P - Also called the ''Pein-Hammer'', the 3P is an extensive modification of the ''Hammer''. The entire arsenal has been removed from the 'Mech. The 'Mech is armed with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. These are backed up by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s which provide the 'Mech with excellent close range protection. BV (1.0) = 736<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 827<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 20</ref> | + | * HMR-3P - Also called the ''Pein-Hammer'', the 3P is an extensive modification of the ''Hammer''. The entire arsenal has been removed from the 'Mech. The 'Mech is armed with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. These are backed up by two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s which provide the 'Mech with excellent close range protection. BV (1.0) = 736<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 827<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 20</ref> |
* HMR-3S - The 3S is commonly called the ''Slammer''. The 'Mech looks to increase the longevity of the ''Hammer'' on the battlefield as a fire support 'Mech. This is done by removing two of the [[Medium Laser]]s and replacing them with two more tons of ammunition. The 'Mech can fire a sustained barrage of LRM fire for up to eight minutes. BV (1.0) = 528<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 638<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 21</ref> | * HMR-3S - The 3S is commonly called the ''Slammer''. The 'Mech looks to increase the longevity of the ''Hammer'' on the battlefield as a fire support 'Mech. This is done by removing two of the [[Medium Laser]]s and replacing them with two more tons of ammunition. The 'Mech can fire a sustained barrage of LRM fire for up to eight minutes. BV (1.0) = 528<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 638<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 21</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 4 June 2013
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| Hammer | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Free Worlds Defense Industries |
| Production Year | 3053[1] |
| Model | HMR-3M |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,489,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Duralyte 299 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Jolassa-325 |
| Engine | GM 150 |
| Communications System | Datacom 50 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 616[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 787[3] |
Description
The Hammer is a 'Mech that is built to provide fire support for light 'Mechs. The 'Mech is built around a long-range arsenal that can provide both direct and indirect fire support. The Hammer has a maximum speed of 86.4 kph, which is enough for a 'Mech intended to stay at the edges of a battlefield acting in a fire support role. Additionally, the 'Mech has a respectable six tons of armor protection. With its average speed and good armor protection combined with its long-range weapons, the Hammer is a good overall light fire support 'Mech.[4]
Armament
The primary weaponry that the Hammer employs is a pair of Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5 launchers that allow the Hammer to rain destruction down on a target at up to 630 meters. This is augmented with a Hammers Artemis IV fire control system for greater accuracy. The 'Mech is also armed with three Martell Medium Lasers for close combat.[4]
Variants
- HMR-3C - Called the Claw-Hammer, the 3C is built to make the Hammer capable of better defending itself when an enemy closes on the battlefield. This is done by removing one of the LRM launchers and replacing it with four additional Medium Lasers, which gives the Hammer the ability to attack the enemy with an overwhelming laser barrage at close ranges. This variant also works well as a bodyguard 'Mech in a lance of Hammer 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 834, BV (2.0) = 976[5]
- HMR-3P - Also called the Pein-Hammer, the 3P is an extensive modification of the Hammer. The entire arsenal has been removed from the 'Mech. The 'Mech is armed with a short-range assortment of weapons making it an excellent brawler. The primary weapons are a pair of Streak SRM-4 launchers. These are backed up by two ER Medium Lasers and two Small Pulse Lasers which provide the 'Mech with excellent close range protection. BV (1.0) = 736[2][6], BV (2.0) = 827[7]
- HMR-3S - The 3S is commonly called the Slammer. The 'Mech looks to increase the longevity of the Hammer on the battlefield as a fire support 'Mech. This is done by removing two of the Medium Lasers and replacing them with two more tons of ammunition. The 'Mech can fire a sustained barrage of LRM fire for up to eight minutes. BV (1.0) = 528[2], BV (2.0) = 638[8]
Gallery
HMR-3M Hammer in Combat
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hammer (BattleMech)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 16-17, "Hammer 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 18
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 20
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 21