Combat Vehicle Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Hardshot Supertank HDS-2C
Designer:           Kirbanzo
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            100
Role:               Juggernaut
Configuration:      Combat Vehicle
Era/Year:           Succession Wars / 3038
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         5,875,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,567

Movement Type:        Tracked
Power Plant:          GM 300 
Cruising Speed:       32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Armor:                Durallex
Armament:             
    1 Mydron Excel LB 10-X AC
    1 Coventry Five-Tube LRM 5 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1 Scatter Gun Light Machine Gun
Manufacturer:         General Motors, TharHes Industries
    Primary Factory:  Arc Royal (GM), Tharkad (THI)
Communications:       TharHes HM-13
Targeting & Tracking: GME HiTrak-3

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Overview:
    After the discovery of the Helm Memory Core, the Lyran Commonwealth would seek to apply its
    rediscovered technologies to many of its military platforms. The venerable Hardshot was one
    of the first to be turned to, and its overhaul by TharHes would be completed in 3038.
    
    The designers sought to stay true to the original 1C's design philosophy while introducing
    some improvements, namely improving the main cannon's ammunition stores and making it more
    versatile. They also sought to increase the accuracy of its missile launcher. After debate,
    the former LosTech to be used for this endeavour would be decided upon, and the Hardshot 2C
    was the end product.
    
    The tank would see the bulk of its notable service during the Clan Invasion, its utility
    being paramount as it provided usefulness in countering the unknown designs deployed by the
    Clanners. The service record from this campaign alone secured the Hardshot's place in the
    Lyran military for decades to come.

Capabilities:
    The primary armament of the HDS-2C is a Mydron Excel LB-10-X Autocannon with eight tons of
    ammunition, which is typically split 50/50 between standard and cluster rounds for
    versatility. For secondary and indirect fire at long ranges, a Coventry 5-Shot LRM-5 with
    Artemis IV FCS and 4 tons of ammunition is installed on the left side of the turret body.
    The Scatter Gun Light Machine Gun and its 4 tons of drum-stored ammo is carried over from
    the 1C, as no improvements were deemed necessary for the anti-infantry package.
    
    DESIGN QUIRKS: Narrow/Low Profile, Fast Reload (Machine Gun), Slow Traverse

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                 10.00                     
Engine:                                     300 Fusion                28.50                     
    Cruising MP:                                3                                               
    Flanking MP:                                5                                               
Heat Sinks (Single):                            10                     0.00                     
Control Equipment:                                                     5.00                     
Lift Equipment:                                                        0.00                     
Power Amplifier:                                                       0.00                     
Turret:                                                                1.50                     
Armor Factor:                                  390                    24.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                              Armor                                             
                                              Value                                             
    Front:                                     101                                              
    R/L Side:                                   78                                              
    Rear:                                       55                                              
    Turret:                                     78                                              

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Weapons and Ammo                                            Location              Tonnage       
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LB 10-X AC                                                   Turret                11.00        
LRM 5 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                      Turret                2.00         
Machine Gun                                                  Turret                0.50         
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 40)                                          Body                 4.00         
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 40) [Cluster]                                Body                 4.00         
LRM 5 (Ammo 96) [Artemis IV]                                  Body                 4.00         
Machine Gun (Ammo 800)                                        Body                 4.00         

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                                    
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Point Value (PV): 40
TP: CV,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"t
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 2
Armor (A): 13,  Structure (S): 5
Specials: FLK1/1/1, IF0*, SRCH, TUR(2/2/2, FLK1/1/1, IF0*)