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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Pack Hunter II.jpg | |image=Pack Hunter II.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Pack Hunter II | + | |name=''Pack Hunter II'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[WC Site 3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | |manufacturer=[[WC Site 3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 144–145: "Pack Hunter II"</ref> |
|production year= 3077 | |production year= 3077 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2396/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2396/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|model= | |model= | ||
| − | |||
|cost=5,124,340 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | |cost=5,124,340 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |mass=30 | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |mass=30 |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |chassis=[[Type AR1]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[ | + | |armor=[[Royal-7a Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
| + | |engine=[[Light Force 210]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | ||
|comsys=[[Trueborn Ultra 945B]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | |comsys=[[Trueborn Ultra 945B]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | ||
|T&T=[[Hunter 5 Dedicated TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | |T&T=[[Hunter 5 Dedicated TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
|speed=118<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | |speed=118<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | ||
| − | + | |jumpjets=[[Leaper Model, L5]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> | |
| − | |jumpjets=[[ | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | 1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/><br/> | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/><br/> |
| − | 2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/><br/> |
| − | 2x [[B-Pod | + | * 2x [[B-Pod]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0) = |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,797<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 44</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,797<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 44</ref> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Pack Hunter II''''' is a light BattleMech produced by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech would first appear in combat in [[Production Year::3077]] after a considerable amount of delays in its development. | + | The '''''Pack Hunter II''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] on [[Arc-Royal]] during the [[Jihad]]. The 'Mech would first appear in combat in [[Production Year::3077]] after a considerable amount of delays in its development. The design was originally seen as the [[OmniMech]] successor to the original ''[[Pack Hunter]]'', however the Blakist attack against Arc-Royal and other priorities caused the delays.<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
| − | The ''Pack Hunter II'' improves on its predecessor’s qualities | + | The ''Pack Hunter II'' improves on its predecessor’s qualities, including various upgrades as well as a substantial improvement in armor and weaponry while retaining the original's speed. In a bid to improve survival rates of pilots, the design also includes a [[Full-Head Ejection System]] to prevent the loss of a warrior in combat.<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
| − | The design had been seen deployed by [[3085]] with | + | The design had been seen deployed by [[3085]] with ''[[Touman]]s'' of [[Clan Hell's Horses]], the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | Retained from the original, the 'Mech's main weapon is the Ripper Series A1 | + | Retained from the original, the 'Mech's main weapon is the [[Ripper Series A1]] [[ER PPC]], now backed up by a pair of arm mounted [[Series 2b]] [[ER medium laser]]s. The 'Mech's legs are protected from possible [[battle armor]] attack by having a [[B-Pod]] mounted in each leg. The 'Mech's weapons and movement heat is managed by 10 [[double heat sink]]s, but it's not adequate to handle the 'Mech's heat load.<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;''Pack Hunter II | + | *; ''Pack Hunter II'' 2 : A variant created in [[Introduction Year::3078]]<ref name="MUL2"/> due to sabotages and shortages of [[XL engine]]s, this [[Experimental Technology|mixed-tech version]] of the ''Pack Hunter II'' must make do with a [[light fusion engine]]. Due to the weight of the Inner Sphere engine, engineers would drop both [[ER medium laser]]s and exchanges its [[B-Pod]]s for [[A-Pod]]s. However, the room made up for dropped equipment allows for it to have five tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3085p144+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,457<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 202</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2397/pack-hunter-ii-2/ MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 2 variant]</ref> |
| − | *;''Pack Hunter II | + | *; ''Pack Hunter II'' 3 : An [[Experimental Technology|experimental tech]] variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3082]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, this version utilizes [[improved jump jet]]s and drops all its weapons with the exception of the [[ER PPC]]. To make room for the new jump equipment, the 'Mech loses a ton of armor and utilizes an [[XL gyro]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 144: "Pack Hunter 2 Variants" - Improved Jump Jet variant of the Pack Hunter II</ref> . BV (2.0) = 1,438<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 203</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2398/pack-hunter-ii-3/ MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 3 variant]</ref> |
| − | *;''Pack Hunter II'' 4 : This version of the ''Pack Hunter'' was introduced during the [[Dark Age]] in [[Introduction::3093]]<ref name="MUL4"/> | + | *; ''Pack Hunter II'' 4 : This version of the ''Pack Hunter II'' was introduced during the [[Dark Age]] in [[Introduction::3093]].<ref name="MUL4"/> The [[B-Pod]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s have been removed, leaving it with only the single [[ER PPC]], but in place of secondary weapons, each arm and leg has been equipped with an [[actuator enhancement system]]. BV (2.0) = 1,447<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 87</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6935/pack-hunter-ii-4/ MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 4 variant]</ref> |
| − | == Dark Age Variants == | + | === Dark Age Variants === |
| − | * Some Dark Age variants were known to carry | + | * Some Dark Age variants were known to carry eight [[ER micro laser]]s to complement the single [[ER PPC]]<ref>http://sarna.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_25.pdf</ref>. |
=== Custom Variants === | === Custom Variants === | ||
| − | *;''Pack Hunter II'' Isis : The personal Mech of [[Galaxy Commander]] Isis Bekker of [[Clan Ghost Bear]]'s Omega Galaxy in [[3136]], this ''Pack Hunter II'' variant removes the standard weaponry of the ''Pack Hunter II''. In its place, the 'Mech carried a [[ | + | *; ''Pack Hunter II'' Isis : The personal 'Mech of [[Galaxy Commander]] Isis Bekker of [[Clan Ghost Bear]]'s Omega Galaxy in [[3136]], this ''Pack Hunter II'' variant removes the standard weaponry of the ''Pack Hunter II''. In its place, the 'Mech carried a [[medium pulse laser]] in each arm, twin [[ER micro laser]]s in the right and left torso, and to provide additional punch, an [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[SRM-6]] was mounted in the right torso. This version also carries slightly less armor than a standard ''Pack Hunter II''. BV (2.0) = 1,276<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 22</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5540/pack-hunter-ii-isis/ MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II (Isis) variant]</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Pack Hunter II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Pack Hunter II Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (ER PPC)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Pack Hunter II.jpg|''Pack Hunter II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO 3085]]'' | ||
| + | File:Pack hunter MWDA.png|Original ''Pack Hunter II'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMechs|Pack Hunter II]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:32, 20 March 2024
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| Pack Hunter II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | WC Site 3[1] |
| Production Year | 3077[2] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,124,340 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Type AR1 endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Royal-7a Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Light Force 210 XL engine[1] |
| Communications System | Trueborn Ultra 945B[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Hunter 5 Dedicated TTS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 118[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | Leaper Model, L5[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,797[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Pack Hunter II is a light BattleMech produced by Clan Wolf-in-Exile on Arc-Royal during the Jihad. The 'Mech would first appear in combat in 3077 after a considerable amount of delays in its development. The design was originally seen as the OmniMech successor to the original Pack Hunter, however the Blakist attack against Arc-Royal and other priorities caused the delays.[1]
The Pack Hunter II improves on its predecessor’s qualities, including various upgrades as well as a substantial improvement in armor and weaponry while retaining the original's speed. In a bid to improve survival rates of pilots, the design also includes a Full-Head Ejection System to prevent the loss of a warrior in combat.[1]
The design had been seen deployed by 3085 with Toumans of Clan Hell's Horses, the Draconis Combine and the Republic of the Sphere.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Retained from the original, the 'Mech's main weapon is the Ripper Series A1 ER PPC, now backed up by a pair of arm mounted Series 2b ER medium lasers. The 'Mech's legs are protected from possible battle armor attack by having a B-Pod mounted in each leg. The 'Mech's weapons and movement heat is managed by 10 double heat sinks, but it's not adequate to handle the 'Mech's heat load.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Pack Hunter II 2
- A variant created in 3078[4] due to sabotages and shortages of XL engines, this mixed-tech version of the Pack Hunter II must make do with a light fusion engine. Due to the weight of the Inner Sphere engine, engineers would drop both ER medium lasers and exchanges its B-Pods for A-Pods. However, the room made up for dropped equipment allows for it to have five tons of ferro-fibrous armor.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,457[5][4]
- Pack Hunter II 3
- An experimental tech variant developed in 3082[6], this version utilizes improved jump jets and drops all its weapons with the exception of the ER PPC. To make room for the new jump equipment, the 'Mech loses a ton of armor and utilizes an XL gyro[7] . BV (2.0) = 1,438[8][6]
- Pack Hunter II 4
- This version of the Pack Hunter II was introduced during the Dark Age in 3093.[9] The B-Pods and ER medium lasers have been removed, leaving it with only the single ER PPC, but in place of secondary weapons, each arm and leg has been equipped with an actuator enhancement system. BV (2.0) = 1,447[10][9]
Dark Age Variants[edit]
- Some Dark Age variants were known to carry eight ER micro lasers to complement the single ER PPC[11].
Custom Variants[edit]
- Pack Hunter II Isis
- The personal 'Mech of Galaxy Commander Isis Bekker of Clan Ghost Bear's Omega Galaxy in 3136, this Pack Hunter II variant removes the standard weaponry of the Pack Hunter II. In its place, the 'Mech carried a medium pulse laser in each arm, twin ER micro lasers in the right and left torso, and to provide additional punch, an Artemis IV-enhanced SRM-6 was mounted in the right torso. This version also carries slightly less armor than a standard Pack Hunter II. BV (2.0) = 1,276[12][13]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Pack Hunter II has the following Design Quirks:[14]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 144–145: "Pack Hunter II"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 44
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 202
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 3 variant
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 144: "Pack Hunter 2 Variants" - Improved Jump Jet variant of the Pack Hunter II
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 203
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II 4 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 87
- ↑ http://sarna.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_25.pdf
- ↑ Dark Age Turning Points: Vega, p. 22
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Pack Hunter II (Isis) variant
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Pack Hunter II Entry