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Name/Model:         Hunchback C
Designer:           StarRaven
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            50
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         8,056,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,066

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          200 XL
Walking Speed:        43.2 kph  
Maximum Speed:        64.8 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    120 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 Ultra AC/20
    3 Medium Pulse Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown with ECM Suite
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Active Probe

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Overview:
    The original Hunchback C was designed in 2824 by Clan Snow Raven. After the destruction of
    their capitol city by the Not-Named Clan a year earlier, the Snow Raven Khans decided that
    they should have a BattleMech capable of defeating opponents of almost any size in the tight
    confines of a city. At the same time, the Snow Ravens did not have the resources to produce
    an assault class BattleMech with cutting edge technology. For this reason, the Snow Ravens
    decided to modify the Hunchback design. While the Hunchback C is expensive for its weight,
    it is much cheaper than an assault class 'Mech would be. Over the years, the Hunchback C has
    been modified a number of times, in order to keep it in line with the current state of Clan
    technology. The much less effective Hunchback IIC appears to be based on this design,
    apparently meant as an attempt to improve upon it. Signs point to Clan Smoke Jaguar or Jade
    Falcon as possible designers of the Hunchback IIC.
    
    

Capabilities:
    The Hunchback C begins with an Endo Steel internal structure, Ferro Fibrous armor, and an XL
    fusion engine. Combined, these advanced materials give the Hunchback enough free tonnage to
    mount an impressive armament. The most important upgrade for the Hunchback is of course to
    its primary weapon - the shoulder mounted autocannon. The weapon which replaces the old
    autocannon is a Clan tech Ultra autocannon, which is both lighter and capable of twice the
    standard AC's rate of fire. The Ultra autocannon is provided with an impressive six tons of
    ammunition, more than most assault class 'Mechs carry for such a weapon. All three lasers,
    including the head mounted small, have been replaced with medium pulse lasers. Although
    heavier, these lasers are longer ranged, inflict more damage, and, most importantly, are
    much more accurate. The Hunchback C's center torso houses a strong electronics suite. An
    active probe system lets the Hunchback C detect enemies which might be hidden within the
    confines of the city. Conversely, the ECM suite lets the Hunchback hide by shielding it from
    similar sensor systems. The final modification made by the Snow Ravens was the addition of
    jump jets, giving the Hunchback C impressive maneuverability despite its low speed.

Deployment:
    The Hunchback C is deployed in several of Clan Snow Raven's second line Galaxies. The Blood
    Spirits also possess a number of these machines through past dealings with the Ravens. The
    Hunchback C occasionally sees production, but most of them are decades or centuries old.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.50                     
Engine:                                       200 XL                   4.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 4                                               
    Running MP:                                 6                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 4                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         11 [22]                   1.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  2.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  169                     9.00                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      16             24       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         12             18       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                            8             16       
    R/L Leg:                           12             24       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Medium Pulse Laser                                        H                 1          2.00             
Active Probe                                              CT                1          1.00             
ECM Suite                                                 CT                1          1.00             
Ultra AC/20                                               RT                8         12.00             
Ultra AC/20 (Ammo 30)                                     LT                6          6.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        RA                1          2.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        LA                1          2.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RL                2          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LL                2          1.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 40
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 1,  MV: 8"j
Damage: (S) 5 / (M) 5 / (L) 0,  OV: 1
Armor (A): 6,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: CASE, ECM, PRB, RCN
 
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