Hatchet

(Complete list of Hatchet or Sword using BattleMechs)

BattleMech Hatchet

Description

Introduced in 3022 by the Lyran Commonwealth. 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 due to increased damage potential (over a punch) and a lack of heat buildup.

Models

The Hatchet is used by designs manufactured on the following planets:

Brand	Planet	Company
Defiance Type G3	New Syrtis	Johnston Industries
BSW Light Hatchet	Solaris VII, Dover, Benet III	Vining Engineering and Salvage Team, Wakazashi Enterprises, Johnston Industries
FT130 Light ‘Mech Hatchet

Rules

Game Rules

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 Neanderthal, the Axman, the Buccaneer, the Berserker, and a variant of the Black Knight.

Bibliography

• TechManual