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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=MWAD 119 rot02.jpg | |image=MWAD 119 rot02.jpg | ||
|name=Jade Hawk | |name=Jade Hawk | ||
| − | |manufacturer= [[Clan Jade Falcon]]/ [[Dynamic Ordinance and Ammunition]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Clan Jade Falcon]]<br/>[[Dynamic Ordinance and Ammunition]] |
| + | |production year= | ||
|model=JHK-03 | |model=JHK-03 | ||
| + | |introduced=3135 | ||
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
| + | |cost= | ||
|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis= [[Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=Dynamic F14 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Jolassa 325 |
| − | |engine= 375 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL | + | |engine=Starfire 375 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] with [[Supercharger]] |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |comsys=[[Angst Clear Channel 6]] |
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |T&T=[[Angst Accuracy]] |
| + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | ||
| + | |speed=86 | ||
| + | |speed with MASC= | ||
| + | |speed with TSM=120 | ||
| + | |jumpjets=[[Chilton 465]] with [[Partial Wing]] | ||
|armament=*2x [[Claw]]s | |armament=*2x [[Claw]]s | ||
*4x [[SRM-6]]s | *4x [[SRM-6]]s | ||
*4x [[ER Small Laser]]s | *4x [[ER Small Laser]]s | ||
| − | + | |BV (1.0)= | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)= | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Manufactured both by the [[Clans]] and [[Inner Sphere]] the '''''Jade Hawk''''' is nominally one of a new series of [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[totem BattleMech]]s. | |
| − | + | Developed at the urging of then-[[Galaxy Commander]] [[Malvina Hazen]], the ''Jade Hawk'' was indicative of the Jade Falcons' attempt to create several new totemMechs to revitalize their Clan and displays birdlike talons on its arms and legs, wings that serve both an aesthetic purpose and aid in heat dissipation. While intended to be exclusive to the Falcons, a disgruntled tech who despised now-''[[Khan]]'' Hazen's [["Mongol" philosophy]] defected to [[Clan Sea Fox]] with a copy of the plans, sharing them on the stipulation that it not be made to the Clans. To this end the Sea Foxes reached an agreement with [[Galatea]]-based [[Dynamic Ordinance and Ammunition]], supplying the plans and contracts for Clan-spec components to make its manufacture possible for sale the [[mercenary]] market. <ref name=TRO3145M-40>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 40 "JHK-03 Jade Hawk"</ref> | |
| − | The ''Jade Hawk'' can | + | The DOA manufactured ''Jade Hawk'' devotes considerable mass to its 375 [[XL Engine]] and thirteen and half tons of armor plate, making it extremely fast for its size and carrying the maximum armor its frame can support, only enhanced by the inclusion of a supercharger. DOA also added an Inner Sphere touch by the inclusion of a pair of fearsome [[Claw]]s and [[Triple Strength Myomer]]s, enhancing the ''Jade Hawk''s physical combat abilities and boosting its speed in heavy combat yet further.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Relatively lightly armed for a heavy BattleMech, the ''Jade Hawk'' is equipped only with four [[ER Small Laser]]s and a set of four [[SRM-6]]s, as well as the claws on its extremities, themselves impressive close combat weapons for [[Death from Above]] attacks and grappling with other 'Mechs in close combat conditions | + | Relatively lightly armed for a heavy BattleMech, the ''Jade Hawk'' is equipped only with four Series 1g [[ER Small Laser]]s and a set of four Mk. 22 Type III [[SRM-6]]s, as well as the claws on its extremities, themselves impressive close combat weapons for [[Death from Above]] attacks and grappling with other 'Mechs in close combat conditions. This combination of melee and short ranged weaponry, heavy armor, and speed (rivaling 'Mechs a third of its tonnage) make the ''Jade Hawk'' a powerful close-in fighter and a force to be reckoned with in urban environments.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | * JHK-04 - DOA's support model, JHK-04 drops the jump jets, partial wing, advanced myomers and supercharger in exchange for a pair of torso-mounted [[Streak LRM-15]] launchers imported from the Sea Foxes. Three tons of reloads allow the pilot a decent combat radius, while the addition of IS-spec [[Heavy Duty Gyro]] and switch to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor offers a modest boost in protection.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> BV (2.0) = 2,102 <ref name=TRO3145M-95>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 95 "JHK-04 Jade Hawk"</ref> | |
| − | + | * Jade Hawk - Clan Jade Falcon's version of the ''Jade Hawk'' is purely Clan-spec and lacks the advanced myomers and claws of the DOA JHK-03 model, carrying four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers instead of the standard models and mounting a [[Light Active Probe]] in its head. Four tons of ammo give the design excellent endurance despite the large number of launchers, while the addition of Ferro-Fibrous plating increases it protection.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> BV (2.0) = 2,523 <ref name=TRO3145M-96>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 96 "Jade Hawk"</ref> | |
| − | + | * Jade Hawk 2 - The second Clan Jade Falcon model trades mobility for raw firepower, removing the jump-jets, wing and supercharger to upgrade two of its arm-mounted lasers to [[ER Large Lasers]] and its four SRM launchers to [[ATM-6]]s, mounting an additional ER Small Laser as well. Carrying four tons of reloads, generally two tons of standard ATM missiles and one each of Extended Range and High Explosive give it reasonable field endurance.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> BV (2.0) = 2,455 <ref name=TRO3145M-97>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 97 "Jade Hawk 2"</ref> | |
| + | * Jade Hawk 3 - The final Clan version is based of the ''Jade Hawk 2'', dropping the Ferro-Fibrous plating and shaving the armor levels to restore the standard ''Jade Hawk''s jump-jets and upgrade two of the arm-mounted lasers to [[Medium Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse versions]] instead of the ER Large models.<ref name=TRO3145M-40/> BV (2.0) = 2,498 <ref name=TRO3145M-98>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 98 "Jade Hawk 3"</ref> | ||
| + | * LB-X5 - It is rumored that a variant exists that the standard [[SRM-6]]s with an [[Advanced Tactical Missile|Advanced Tactical Missile System]] and an [[LB-X Autocannon/5]].{{Citation needed}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction'' | * ''Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction'' | ||
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 6 June 2013
| Jade Hawk | |
| Jade Hawk | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Jade Falcon Dynamic Ordinance and Ammunition |
| Model | JHK-03 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3135 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Dynamic F14 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Jolassa 325 |
| Engine | Starfire 375 XL with Supercharger |
| Communications System | Angst Clear Channel 6 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Angst Accuracy |
| Heat Sinks | 12 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 86 km/h (120 km/h with TSM) |
| Jump Jets | Chilton 465 with Partial Wing |
| Armament |
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Description
Manufactured both by the Clans and Inner Sphere the Jade Hawk is nominally one of a new series of Clan Jade Falcon totem BattleMechs.
Developed at the urging of then-Galaxy Commander Malvina Hazen, the Jade Hawk was indicative of the Jade Falcons' attempt to create several new totemMechs to revitalize their Clan and displays birdlike talons on its arms and legs, wings that serve both an aesthetic purpose and aid in heat dissipation. While intended to be exclusive to the Falcons, a disgruntled tech who despised now-Khan Hazen's "Mongol" philosophy defected to Clan Sea Fox with a copy of the plans, sharing them on the stipulation that it not be made to the Clans. To this end the Sea Foxes reached an agreement with Galatea-based Dynamic Ordinance and Ammunition, supplying the plans and contracts for Clan-spec components to make its manufacture possible for sale the mercenary market. [1]
The DOA manufactured Jade Hawk devotes considerable mass to its 375 XL Engine and thirteen and half tons of armor plate, making it extremely fast for its size and carrying the maximum armor its frame can support, only enhanced by the inclusion of a supercharger. DOA also added an Inner Sphere touch by the inclusion of a pair of fearsome Claws and Triple Strength Myomers, enhancing the Jade Hawks physical combat abilities and boosting its speed in heavy combat yet further.[1]
Armament
Relatively lightly armed for a heavy BattleMech, the Jade Hawk is equipped only with four Series 1g ER Small Lasers and a set of four Mk. 22 Type III SRM-6s, as well as the claws on its extremities, themselves impressive close combat weapons for Death from Above attacks and grappling with other 'Mechs in close combat conditions. This combination of melee and short ranged weaponry, heavy armor, and speed (rivaling 'Mechs a third of its tonnage) make the Jade Hawk a powerful close-in fighter and a force to be reckoned with in urban environments.[1]
Variants
- JHK-04 - DOA's support model, JHK-04 drops the jump jets, partial wing, advanced myomers and supercharger in exchange for a pair of torso-mounted Streak LRM-15 launchers imported from the Sea Foxes. Three tons of reloads allow the pilot a decent combat radius, while the addition of IS-spec Heavy Duty Gyro and switch to Ferro-Fibrous armor offers a modest boost in protection.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,102 [2]
- Jade Hawk - Clan Jade Falcon's version of the Jade Hawk is purely Clan-spec and lacks the advanced myomers and claws of the DOA JHK-03 model, carrying four Streak SRM-6 launchers instead of the standard models and mounting a Light Active Probe in its head. Four tons of ammo give the design excellent endurance despite the large number of launchers, while the addition of Ferro-Fibrous plating increases it protection.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,523 [3]
- Jade Hawk 2 - The second Clan Jade Falcon model trades mobility for raw firepower, removing the jump-jets, wing and supercharger to upgrade two of its arm-mounted lasers to ER Large Lasers and its four SRM launchers to ATM-6s, mounting an additional ER Small Laser as well. Carrying four tons of reloads, generally two tons of standard ATM missiles and one each of Extended Range and High Explosive give it reasonable field endurance.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,455 [4]
- Jade Hawk 3 - The final Clan version is based of the Jade Hawk 2, dropping the Ferro-Fibrous plating and shaving the armor levels to restore the standard Jade Hawks jump-jets and upgrade two of the arm-mounted lasers to Medium Pulse versions instead of the ER Large models.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,498 [5]
- LB-X5 - It is rumored that a variant exists that the standard SRM-6s with an Advanced Tactical Missile System and an LB-X Autocannon/5.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 40 "JHK-03 Jade Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 95 "JHK-04 Jade Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 96 "Jade Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 97 "Jade Hawk 2"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 98 "Jade Hawk 3"
Bibliography
- Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction
- Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries