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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
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|image=HD2F_Hound.png
 
|image=HD2F_Hound.png
|name=Hound
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|name=''Hound''
 
|manufacturer=[[Coalition Armory Inc.]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 38-39, "Hound 'Mech Profile"</ref>
 
|manufacturer=[[Coalition Armory Inc.]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 38-39, "Hound 'Mech Profile"</ref>
 
|production year = 3098
 
|production year = 3098
 
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6563/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6563/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=HD-2F<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|model=HD-2F<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
|class=Heavy
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|cost=6,494,973 C-Bills
|mass=70<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mass=70
 
|chassis=[[Crucis-H]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|chassis=[[Crucis-H]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|armor=[[Valiant Chainmail]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>  
 
|armor=[[Valiant Chainmail]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>  
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|comsys= [[Pickering Communications Mark III]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|comsys= [[Pickering Communications Mark III]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|T&T= [[Dalban HiRez]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|T&T= [[Dalban HiRez]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
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|heat sinks=15 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
|speed=64<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|speed=64<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
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1x [[LB 10-X AC]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/><br>
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* 1x [[LB 10-X AC]]
1x [[SRM 4]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/><br>
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* 1x [[SRM 4]]
1x [[Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/><br>
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* 1x [[medium laser]]
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* 2x [[light PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (2.0)=1,389<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=1,389<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref>
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''''Hound''''' is the first [[BattleMech]] built by the [[Filtvelt Coalition]] that doesn't use [[RetroTech]]. Instead it uses equipment from the [[Succession Wars era]] and later to create a versatile combat 'Mech. The parts used by the ''Hound'' are popular and easy to maintain, making the 'Mech popular not just with pilots but with logistical personnel as well. The standard fusion engine means that the ''Hound'' can keep fighting even if it has lost a side torso, unlike many 'Mechs which use an [[XL Engine]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
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The '''''Hound''''' is the first [[BattleMech]] built by the [[Filtvelt Coalition]] that doesn't use [[RetroTech]]. Instead it uses equipment from the [[Succession Wars era]] and later to create a versatile combat 'Mech. The parts used by the ''Hound'' are popular and easy to maintain, making the 'Mech popular not just with pilots but with logistical personnel as well. The standard fusion engine means that the ''Hound'' can keep fighting even if it has lost a side torso, unlike many 'Mechs which use an [[XL engine]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Hound'''s main firepower comes from an [[LB 10-X]] autocannon in a shoulder mount similar to that of the ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. Two tons of ammunition is carried as well, allowing the ''Hound'' to penetrate an opponent's armor and then switch to cluster rounds to increase the odds of inflicting damage on internal systems. A pair of [[Light PPC]]s are mounted in the right arm to supplement the autocannon. Though they only do half the damage of the standard [[PPC]], the Light PPCs have the same range as that weapon.  This insures that the ''Hound'' will be able to "reach out and touch someone" even if its ammo bins run dry. For close in work the pilot has an [[SRM-4]] with a ton of ammunition and a single [[Medium Laser]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
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The ''Hound'''s main firepower comes from an [[LB 10-X]] autocannon in a shoulder mount similar to that of the ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. Two tons of ammunition is carried as well, allowing the ''Hound'' to penetrate an opponent's armor and then switch to cluster rounds to increase the odds of inflicting damage on internal systems. A pair of [[Light PPC]]s are mounted in the right arm to supplement the autocannon. Though they only do half the damage of a standard [[PPC]], the Light PPCs have the same range as that weapon.  This insures that the ''Hound'' will be able to "reach out and touch someone" even if its ammo bins run dry. For close in work the pilot has an [[SRM-4]] with a ton of ammunition and a single [[medium laser]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp38+"/>
  
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''
  
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[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Hound]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Hound]]
 
[[Category:70 ton BattleMechs|Hound]]
 
[[Category:70 ton BattleMechs|Hound]]
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[[Category:Filtvelt Coalition BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 10:10, 5 March 2024

Hound
Hound
Production information
Manufacturer Coalition Armory Inc.[1]
Production Year 3098[2]
Model HD-2F[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 6,494,973 C-Bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Crucis-H[1]
Armor Valiant Chainmail[1]
Engine GM 280[1]
Communications System Pickering Communications Mark III[1]
Targeting Tracking System Dalban HiRez[1]
Heat Sinks 15 single
Speed 64[1] km/h
Armament

BV (2.0) 1,389[1][3]


Description[edit]

The Hound is the first BattleMech built by the Filtvelt Coalition that doesn't use RetroTech. Instead it uses equipment from the Succession Wars era and later to create a versatile combat 'Mech. The parts used by the Hound are popular and easy to maintain, making the 'Mech popular not just with pilots but with logistical personnel as well. The standard fusion engine means that the Hound can keep fighting even if it has lost a side torso, unlike many 'Mechs which use an XL engine.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Hound's main firepower comes from an LB 10-X autocannon in a shoulder mount similar to that of the Shadow Hawk. Two tons of ammunition is carried as well, allowing the Hound to penetrate an opponent's armor and then switch to cluster rounds to increase the odds of inflicting damage on internal systems. A pair of Light PPCs are mounted in the right arm to supplement the autocannon. Though they only do half the damage of a standard PPC, the Light PPCs have the same range as that weapon. This insures that the Hound will be able to "reach out and touch someone" even if its ammo bins run dry. For close in work the pilot has an SRM-4 with a ton of ammunition and a single medium laser.[1]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Hound is subject to the following Design Quirk:[1]

Variants[edit]

There are no known variants of the Hound as of this writing.

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 38-39, "Hound 'Mech Profile"
  2. MUL online entry for the Hound
  3. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 46

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