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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = Hunter.jpg | + | | image = Hunter RGilClan v33.jpg |
| name = Hunter | | name = Hunter | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] |
| production year=2937 | | production year=2937 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1579/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1579/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| cost = 1,135,125 C-bills | | cost = 1,135,125 C-bills | ||
| mass = 35 tons | | mass = 35 tons | ||
| − | | armor = StarSlab/5.5 | + | | armor = [[StarSlab/5.5]] |
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| engine = [[Magna 175|175 Magna Fusion]] | | engine = [[Magna 175|175 Magna Fusion]] | ||
| − | | speed = 86.4 | + | | speed = 86.4 |
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| comsys = [[TharHes Mini-Talk]] | | comsys = [[TharHes Mini-Talk]] | ||
| T&T = [[TharHes AGART]] | | T&T = [[TharHes AGART]] | ||
| − | | | + | | armament = |
| − | + | * 1x [[LRM 20]] | |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[Flamer]] |
| BV (1.0) = 427 | | BV (1.0) = 427 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 648 | | BV (2.0) = 648 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Hunter''' | + | The '''Hunter Light Support Tank''' is popular with planetary militias and second-line units. It was designed by [[Defiance Industries]]<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 141</ref> as a cheap, reliable and effective combat vehicle to provide covering fire support for combat units withdrawing from the front lines. |
The vehicle found wide acceptance and licenses were sold to three other manufacturers: | The vehicle found wide acceptance and licenses were sold to three other manufacturers: | ||
| − | :* [[United Outworlders Corporation]] - [[Mitchella]] <ref>''Handbook Major Periphery | + | :* [[United Outworlders Corporation]] - [[Mitchella]]<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 144</ref> |
| − | :* [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] - [[Sterope]] <ref>''Handbook Major Periphery | + | :* [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] - [[Sterope]]<ref name=HMPSp118>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 118</ref> |
| − | :* [[ | + | :* [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] - [[New Vandenberg]]<ref name=HMPSp118 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Its low profile and twenty-tube FarFire Maxi-Rack [[LRM-20]] allows the tank to exploit sheltering terrain and supply indirect fire support. While the | + | Its low profile and twenty-tube [[FarFire Maxi-Rack]] [[LRM-20]] allows the tank to exploit sheltering terrain and supply indirect fire support. While the rear-facing [[Zippo]] [[Flamer]] provides close anti-infantry work in case of emergencies, it is more commonly used to provide a burning smoke cover for retreating units. With 2 tons of ammunition it can provide long-range fire support for a prolonged period of time. The Flamer is hardly ever used in direct combat. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Battledroids version : In what may or may not be a variant (or alternatively just the same vehicle under a different game ruleset), [[Battledroids]] featured | + | *;Battledroids version : In what may or may not be a variant (or alternatively just the same vehicle under a different game ruleset), [[Battledroids]] featured an 'HNT-3R Hunter' tank with the usual movement profile for Battledroids tanks (4 MP, or 3 if a weapon was to be used on the same turn, i.e. somewhat slower than the classic Hunter), no flamer, and 18 shots for the LRM (3 tons of ammo). It also followed the uniform armor layout for Battledroids tanks of 20 points to the front, 10 to the sides, and 8 to the back.<br />This version should not confused with the apocryphal HNT-3R [[Hunter Assault Tank]], an altogether different 20-ton wheeled tank. |
*;Ammo : This [[2960]] variant drops the [[flamer]] for an additional ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 675<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 71</ref> | *;Ammo : This [[2960]] variant drops the [[flamer]] for an additional ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 675<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 71</ref> | ||
| − | *;LRM-10 : This [[2954]] variant downgrades to | + | *;LRM-10 : This [[2954]] variant downgrades to an [[LRM-10]] with two tons of ammo. The space left over is filled two forward facing [[medium laser]]s and two [[machine gun]]s in each side. BV (2.0) = 645<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 74</ref> |
*;LRM-15 : This [[2956]] variant is similar to the LRM-10 variant, but does not include the [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 75</ref> | *;LRM-15 : This [[2956]] variant is similar to the LRM-10 variant, but does not include the [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 75</ref> | ||
| − | *;Hunter (3054 Upgrade) : This redesigned variant removes all mounted weapons and replaces them with two [[Coventry]] | + | *;Hunter (3054 Upgrade) : This redesigned variant removes all mounted weapons and replaces them with two [[Coventry Star Fire]] [[LRM-15]] racks, each with their own [[Artemis IV]] fire control system and 2 tons of ammunition to provide even greater accuracy and firepower. To make room from the additional weapons the engine was downgraded to a Doorman 140 [[Fusion engine]] giving it a maximum speed of 64 km/h. The StarSlab/5.5 Standard armor was replaced with Star Slab/4 Ferro-Fibrous to save weight, but this also reduced its armor by a significant amount, making it a much easier target to destroy. BV (2.0) = 641<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 65</ref> |
| − | *;Hunter (Assault) : An unusual and rare variant which is based on the Hunter (3055), it removes all weapons and mounts a close range heavy striking [[Ultra AC/20]] with 3 | + | *;Hunter (Assault) : An unusual and rare variant which is based on the Hunter (3055), it removes all weapons and mounts a close range heavy striking [[Ultra AC/20]] with 3 tons of ammunition. This variant proved quite unpopular with its crews. BV (1.0) = 500,<ref name=RS3058Up91>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 91</ref> BV (2.0) = 670<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 66</ref> |
| − | *;Hunter (ER LL) : Also based on the Hunter (3055) variant and similar to the Hunter (LPL) this [[3059]] model uses an [[ER Large Laser]] instead. With the weight saved additional heat sinks were added to reduce heat output. BV (1.0) = 499<ref | + | *;Hunter (ER LL) : Also based on the Hunter (3055) variant and similar to the Hunter (LPL) this [[3059]] model uses an [[ER Large Laser]] instead. With the weight saved additional heat sinks were added to reduce heat output. BV (1.0) = 499,<ref name=RS3058Up91 /> BV (2.0) = 662<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 67</ref> |
| − | *;Hunter (LPL) : Based on the Hunter (3055) variant, this [[3061]] model removes one [[Coventry]] Star Fire [[LRM-15]] rack, and replaces it with a [[Large Pulse Laser]] to make use of the heat reduction capabilities of the Fusion engine while also enabling the tank to carry an additional 2 | + | *;Hunter (LPL) : Based on the Hunter (3055) variant, this [[3061]] model removes one [[Coventry]] Star Fire [[LRM-15]] rack, and replaces it with a [[Large Pulse Laser]] to make use of the heat reduction capabilities of the Fusion engine while also enabling the tank to carry an additional 2 tons of ammunition for the remaining [[LRM-15]] rack. BV (1.0) = 450,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 92</ref> BV (2.0) = 610<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 68</ref> |
| − | *;Hunter Amphibious Tank : [[Defiance Industries]] bought the rights to produce the Sea Hunter tank. In their hands the Combat Vehicle Escape Pod was removed and the XL Engine was replaced with a [[ | + | *;Hunter Amphibious Tank : [[Defiance Industries]] bought the rights to produce the Sea Hunter tank. In their hands the Combat Vehicle Escape Pod was removed and the XL Engine was replaced with a [[fuel cell]] engine. The twin [[Mine Dispenser]]s on the rear of the hull remain, as do the LRT-10 and Enhanced LRM-10. Five tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 639<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 37</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; Cell : Utilizing Clan-quality equipment common in the Dark Ages, [[Defiance Industries]]' Hunter (Cell) version uses a Defiance-Doombud ClanTech [[LRM-20]] launcher with [[Artemis IV]] and two tons of CASE-protected ammo along with a rear-mounted [[vehicle flamer]] for infantry defense. A lightweight and efficient [[fuel cell]] engine allows it to reach over 118 km/h despite its heavy cladding of [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 939<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 30</ref> | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;Sea Hunter : Produced by [[Andrea County Armor Yards]], this Hunter variant is fully amphibious. This allows it to patrol shorelines and support amphibious assaults. Equipped with Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection, the Sea Hunter uses | + | *;Sea Hunter : Produced by [[Andrea County Armor Yards]], this Hunter variant is fully amphibious. This allows it to patrol shorelines and support amphibious assaults. Equipped with Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection, the Sea Hunter uses an [[LRT-10]] launcher and twin [[Mine Dispenser]]s to attack submarines and surface ships. To attack ground, air, or sea targets, it uses a single [[Enhanced LRM-10]] missile launcher. For additional crew protection, the Sea Hunter is equipped with a [[Combat Vehicle Escape Pod]]. BV (2.0) = 570<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 8</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The Hunter Amphibious Tank variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
* [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (Enhanced LRM 10)]] | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (Enhanced LRM 10)]] | ||
* [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (LR Torpedo 10)]] | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (LR Torpedo 10)]] | ||
| − | * [[Gas | + | * [[Gas Hog]] |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Hunter.jpg|Original Hunter from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' | |
| − | + | Hunter HWH3031.jpg|Decolorized reprint of Hunter from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' | |
| − | + | Hunter TRO3026Revised.png|Hunter from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' | |
| + | Hunter 3039.png|Hunter from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' | ||
| + | Hunter_3058.jpg|Upgraded Hunter from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
| + | Hunter Amphibious Tank TROPrototypes.jpg|Hunter Amphibious Tank from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
| + | Hunter RGilClan v33.jpg|Hunter from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33|RG:iClan vol. 33]]'' | ||
| + | BDCutouts2.jpg|Hunter on ''[[Battledroids]]'' cutout sheet | ||
| + | Hunter silhouette.png|Hunter silhouette from ''[[BattleForce]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Battledroids]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | *''[[CityTech]]'' | + | * ''[[Battledroids]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | + | * ''[[CityTech]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 29 April 2024
- This article is about the tracked fire support vehicle. For other uses, see Hunter.
| |
| Hunter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries |
| Production Year | 2937[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 1,135,125 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Armor | StarSlab/5.5 |
| Engine | 175 Magna Fusion |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | TharHes Mini-Talk |
| Targeting Tracking System | TharHes AGART |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 427 |
| BV (2.0) | 648 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hunter Light Support Tank is popular with planetary militias and second-line units. It was designed by Defiance Industries[2] as a cheap, reliable and effective combat vehicle to provide covering fire support for combat units withdrawing from the front lines.
The vehicle found wide acceptance and licenses were sold to three other manufacturers:
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Its low profile and twenty-tube FarFire Maxi-Rack LRM-20 allows the tank to exploit sheltering terrain and supply indirect fire support. While the rear-facing Zippo Flamer provides close anti-infantry work in case of emergencies, it is more commonly used to provide a burning smoke cover for retreating units. With 2 tons of ammunition it can provide long-range fire support for a prolonged period of time. The Flamer is hardly ever used in direct combat.
Variants[edit]
- Battledroids version
- In what may or may not be a variant (or alternatively just the same vehicle under a different game ruleset), Battledroids featured an 'HNT-3R Hunter' tank with the usual movement profile for Battledroids tanks (4 MP, or 3 if a weapon was to be used on the same turn, i.e. somewhat slower than the classic Hunter), no flamer, and 18 shots for the LRM (3 tons of ammo). It also followed the uniform armor layout for Battledroids tanks of 20 points to the front, 10 to the sides, and 8 to the back.
This version should not confused with the apocryphal HNT-3R Hunter Assault Tank, an altogether different 20-ton wheeled tank.
- LRM-10
- This 2954 variant downgrades to an LRM-10 with two tons of ammo. The space left over is filled two forward facing medium lasers and two machine guns in each side. BV (2.0) = 645[6]
- LRM-15
- This 2956 variant is similar to the LRM-10 variant, but does not include the medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 599[7]
- Hunter (3054 Upgrade)
- This redesigned variant removes all mounted weapons and replaces them with two Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 racks, each with their own Artemis IV fire control system and 2 tons of ammunition to provide even greater accuracy and firepower. To make room from the additional weapons the engine was downgraded to a Doorman 140 Fusion engine giving it a maximum speed of 64 km/h. The StarSlab/5.5 Standard armor was replaced with Star Slab/4 Ferro-Fibrous to save weight, but this also reduced its armor by a significant amount, making it a much easier target to destroy. BV (2.0) = 641[8]
- Hunter (Assault)
- An unusual and rare variant which is based on the Hunter (3055), it removes all weapons and mounts a close range heavy striking Ultra AC/20 with 3 tons of ammunition. This variant proved quite unpopular with its crews. BV (1.0) = 500,[9] BV (2.0) = 670[10]
- Hunter (ER LL)
- Also based on the Hunter (3055) variant and similar to the Hunter (LPL) this 3059 model uses an ER Large Laser instead. With the weight saved additional heat sinks were added to reduce heat output. BV (1.0) = 499,[9] BV (2.0) = 662[11]
- Hunter (LPL)
- Based on the Hunter (3055) variant, this 3061 model removes one Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 rack, and replaces it with a Large Pulse Laser to make use of the heat reduction capabilities of the Fusion engine while also enabling the tank to carry an additional 2 tons of ammunition for the remaining LRM-15 rack. BV (1.0) = 450,[12] BV (2.0) = 610[13]
- Hunter Amphibious Tank
- Defiance Industries bought the rights to produce the Sea Hunter tank. In their hands the Combat Vehicle Escape Pod was removed and the XL Engine was replaced with a fuel cell engine. The twin Mine Dispensers on the rear of the hull remain, as do the LRT-10 and Enhanced LRM-10. Five tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the crew. BV (2.0) = 639[14]
- Cell
- Utilizing Clan-quality equipment common in the Dark Ages, Defiance Industries' Hunter (Cell) version uses a Defiance-Doombud ClanTech LRM-20 launcher with Artemis IV and two tons of CASE-protected ammo along with a rear-mounted vehicle flamer for infantry defense. A lightweight and efficient fuel cell engine allows it to reach over 118 km/h despite its heavy cladding of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 939[15]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Sea Hunter
- Produced by Andrea County Armor Yards, this Hunter variant is fully amphibious. This allows it to patrol shorelines and support amphibious assaults. Equipped with Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection, the Sea Hunter uses an LRT-10 launcher and twin Mine Dispensers to attack submarines and surface ships. To attack ground, air, or sea targets, it uses a single Enhanced LRM-10 missile launcher. For additional crew protection, the Sea Hunter is equipped with a Combat Vehicle Escape Pod. BV (2.0) = 570[16]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Hunter Amphibious Tank variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[14]
Gallery[edit]
Original Hunter from TRO:3026
Decolorized reprint of Hunter from German HWH:3031
Hunter from TRO:3026 Revised
Hunter from TRO:3039
Upgraded Hunter from TRO:3058
Hunter Amphibious Tank from TRO:Prototypes
Hunter from RG:iClan vol. 33
Hunter on Battledroids cutout sheet
Hunter silhouette from BattleForce
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Hunter Light Support Tank
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 141
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 144
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 118
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 71
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 74
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 75
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 65
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 91
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 66
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 67
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 92
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 68
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 37
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 30
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 8
Bibliography[edit]
- Battledroids
- CityTech
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: Prototypes