Editing Hercules (BattleMech)

{{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the combined arms [[DropShip]]|Hercules (DropShip class)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=3055u_Hercules.jpg
|name=''Hercules''
|manufacturer=
[[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation|Kali Yama/Alphard Trading Corporation]]<ref name=TRCIp156f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 156–157: "HRC-LS-9000 Hercules"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
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[[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp156f />
|production year=3054
|year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1482/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=HRC-LS-9000<ref name=TRCIp156f />
|cost= 16,411,687 C-bills 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
|mass=70
|chassis=[[Northrup-502]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|armor= [[Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]  <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|comsys=[[Irian Orator-5K]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|T&T=[[Irian 511]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp156f /> -->
* 1x [[ER PPC]]
* 1x [[LB-X autocannon/10]]
* 1x [[Streak SRM-2]]
* 1x [[anti-missile system]]
* 2x [[small pulse laser]]
* 1x [[medium pulse laser]]
|BV (1.0)=1,336<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,561<ref name=TRCIp156f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 89</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Hercules''''' was built in response to a request by the [[Free Worlds League]] for a 'Mech with balanced mobility and firepower. The ''Hercules'' is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to speeds of 86.4 km/h. The ''Hercules'' is also well armored, with eleven tons of Aldis Heavy [[ferro-fibrous]] for protection. Overall, the ''Hercules'' has turned out to be a good all-around trooper 'Mech that can handle a variety of combat roles, from air defense to long-range direct fire support.

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Hercules'' carries a wide variety of weapons. For long-range firepower, the 'Mech is armed with a Fusigon Model XI [[ER PPC]]. The ER PPC is backed up at intermediate ranges by an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster rounds, making it effective against a wide range of combat units. For close-range combat, the ''Hercules'' carries a Holly [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, an Aberdovey [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech also carried a Burow [[anti-missile system]].

==Variants==
*; HRC-LS-9001 : A basic field modification of the ''Hercules'', the -9001 model removed the anti-missile system to add a second [[streak SRM-2]] launcher.<ref name=TRCIp156f /> BV (1.0) = 1,347, BV (2.0) = 1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 90</ref>

*; HRC-LS-9003 : This Dark Age variant uses a [[composite internal structure]] to free mass for an Ultra autocannon. Several smaller weapons were replaced by [[CASE II]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref>

*; HRC-LS-9004 : This ''Hercules'' variant is based on the 9003 model, but replaces the Angel ECM suite with a [[Blue Shield]] system.<ref name=tro3150/>

===Custom Variants===
*; HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' Walker : A uniquely customized ''Hercules'' created for [[Hauptmann (Rank)|Hauptmann]] [[Julius Walker]] of the [[Coventry CPM]], after fighting [[The Krushers|Kristin's Krushers]] in [[3066]]. The 'Mech's ER PPC, single Small Pulse Laser, and LB 10-X Autocannon were replaced by a massive [[LB 20-X AC|LB 20-X]] with three tons of ammunition. Also, the techs added an additional Medium Pulse Laser, two standard [[medium laser]]s and [[CASE]] to the design.<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 13 - ''Hercules Walker'' - Fluff and basic stats of customized Hercules published by [[BattleCorps]]. BV in listed with fluff incorrect.</ref> BV (1.0)=1,416<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 29 - Hercules Walker - Record Sheet has correct BV.</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Hercules'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Hercules Entry.</ref>
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] 

==Notes==
* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Hercules'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Herkules'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HRK-LS-9000'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:HRC-Hercules.png|Original ''Hercules''  from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
File:3055u Hercules.jpg|''Hercules'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Image:CCG Mercenaries Hercules.jpg|HRC-LS-9000 ''Hercules'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''


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