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Line 28: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Thunder Hawk'' rumbles through the battlefield at a maximum speed of 54 km/h. Despite the low speed, the ''Thunder Hawk'' is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier than normal weapons payload. The 'Mech is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor, giving it more armor than the venerable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''. Additionally, because the ''Thunder Hawk'' has very little heat buildup from its weapons, it carries only ten [[heat sink]]s. + The ''Thunder Hawk'' rumbles through the battlefield at a maximum speed of 54 km/h. Despite the low speed, the ''Thunder Hawk'' is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier than normal weapons payload. The 'Mech is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor, giving it as much armor as the venerable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''. Additionally, because the ''Thunder Hawk'' has very little heat buildup from its weapons, it carries only ten [[heat sink]]s. The ''Thunder Hawk'' is armed to engage an enemy at stand-off ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the ''Thunder Hawk'' to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D [[Gauss rifle]]s that, when combined, can destroy (or at least disable) most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself either when an enemy closes to short range or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition, the ''Thunder Hawk'' has an impressive array of four [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers. The ''Thunder Hawk'' is armed to engage an enemy at stand-off ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the ''Thunder Hawk'' to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D [[Gauss rifle]]s that, when combined, can destroy (or at least disable) most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself either when an enemy closes to short range or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition, the ''Thunder Hawk'' has an impressive array of four [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers. Line 37:
Line 38: *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> − − *; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== Line 66:
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| − | The ''Thunder Hawk'' rumbles through the battlefield at a maximum speed of 54 km/h. Despite the low speed, the ''Thunder Hawk'' is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier than normal weapons payload. The 'Mech is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor, giving it | + | The ''Thunder Hawk'' rumbles through the battlefield at a maximum speed of 54 km/h. Despite the low speed, the ''Thunder Hawk'' is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier than normal weapons payload. The 'Mech is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor, giving it as much armor as the venerable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''. Additionally, because the ''Thunder Hawk'' has very little heat buildup from its weapons, it carries only ten [[heat sink]]s. |
The ''Thunder Hawk'' is armed to engage an enemy at stand-off ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the ''Thunder Hawk'' to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D [[Gauss rifle]]s that, when combined, can destroy (or at least disable) most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself either when an enemy closes to short range or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition, the ''Thunder Hawk'' has an impressive array of four [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers. | The ''Thunder Hawk'' is armed to engage an enemy at stand-off ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the ''Thunder Hawk'' to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D [[Gauss rifle]]s that, when combined, can destroy (or at least disable) most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself either when an enemy closes to short range or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition, the ''Thunder Hawk'' has an impressive array of four [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers. | ||
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*; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> | *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||