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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
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| image = Hetzer RGilClan v29.jpg
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| image = Hetzer.jpg
| name = Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun
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| name = Hetzer
 
| manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Patterned after an ancient tank from Terra's World Wars, the '''Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun''' was designed as a cheap, self-propelled artillery-piece to be stationed on worlds deemed worthy to defend, but not valuable enough to station a complete garrison force or even [[BattleMech]]s. Its primary and only weapon is in the front, meaning the unit lacks a turret, making it difficult to employ in roles other than defensive ones. Also, its wheeled chassis restricts its mobility. Due to its decent protection of six tons of [[standard armor]] and its [[Crusher SH Cannon]], combined with its low price, the Hetzer is still a valuable asset for poor commands and is especially popular throughout the [[Periphery]].
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The '''Hetzer''' was designed as a cheap, self-propelled artillery-piece to be stationed on worlds deemed worthy to defend, but not valuable enough to station a complete garrison force or even [[BattleMech]]s. Its primary and only weapon is in the front, meaning the unit lacks a turret, making it difficult to employ in roles other than defensive ones. Also, its wheeled chassis restricts its mobility. Due to its decent protection of six tons of [[standard armor]] and its [[Crusher SH Cannon]], combined with its low price, the Hetzer is still a valuable asset for poor commands and is especially popular throughout the [[Periphery]].
 
However, [[Quikscell Company]] is largely known for its poor manufacturing standards, resulting in many Hetzers being shipped with only half their components installed or even completely lacking some of them. Crews reportedly refused new Hetzers meant to replace their older ones, because they couldn't be sure that the new models would work properly.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref>
 
However, [[Quikscell Company]] is largely known for its poor manufacturing standards, resulting in many Hetzers being shipped with only half their components installed or even completely lacking some of them. Crews reportedly refused new Hetzers meant to replace their older ones, because they couldn't be sure that the new models would work properly.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref>
  
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*; SRM : Instead of the autocannon, the [[2957]] "SRM" variant utilized five [[SRM-6]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', 30</ref>
 
*; SRM : Instead of the autocannon, the [[2957]] "SRM" variant utilized five [[SRM-6]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', 30</ref>
  
*; Scout : This variant first seen in [[3014]] tried to expand on the Hetzer's usefulness. Its ammunition is cut in half allowing for a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]] to be installed.  BV (2.0) = 553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
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*; Scout : This variant first seen in [[3014]] tried to expand on the Hetzer's usefulness. Its ammunition is cut in half allowing for a Remote Sensor Dispenser to be installed.  BV (2.0) = 553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
  
 
*; LB-X : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the original Assault Cannon is replaced by an [[LB 20-X AC]] variant with five tons of ammo. The I.C.E was replaced with a Fusion Engine. Furthermore the vehicle is better protected by the increase of its armor at the flanks and the rear. BV (2.0) = 767<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 85 - LB-X variant of the Hetzer.</ref>
 
*; LB-X : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the original Assault Cannon is replaced by an [[LB 20-X AC]] variant with five tons of ammo. The I.C.E was replaced with a Fusion Engine. Furthermore the vehicle is better protected by the increase of its armor at the flanks and the rear. BV (2.0) = 767<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 85 - LB-X variant of the Hetzer.</ref>
  
 
*; Sealed : This Hetzer variant uses [[Environmental Sealing]] to protect the [[Protectorate Militia]] crew from toxic threats on the battlefield. To make the vehicle independent from fuel the Internal Combustion Engine was replaced by a [[fusion engine]]. The standard autocannon is replaced by a [[Rotary AC/5]] with 3 tons of ammo, and a [[C3i]] system allows it to share targeting data with its colleagues.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 34</ref>
 
*; Sealed : This Hetzer variant uses [[Environmental Sealing]] to protect the [[Protectorate Militia]] crew from toxic threats on the battlefield. To make the vehicle independent from fuel the Internal Combustion Engine was replaced by a [[fusion engine]]. The standard autocannon is replaced by a [[Rotary AC/5]] with 3 tons of ammo, and a [[C3i]] system allows it to share targeting data with its colleagues.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 34</ref>
 
*; Fuel Cell: An evolution of the original ''Hetzer'', the Fuel Cell upgrade of the Hetzer is meant to deliver an [[Ultra AC/20]] with 4 tons of ammunition to the front line as quickly as possible. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 900 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29'', p.5</ref>
 
 
*; Clan: A [[Rasalhague Dominion]] version of the Hetzer, shared with the [[Wolf Empire]], this ''Hetzer'' is protected by [[Clan]] [[Ferro-fibrous armor]] with a standard 140-rated [[ICE]]. As a main gun, a [[HAG/30]] with 20 shots provides long range fire support. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 1,051 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29'', p.5</ref>
 
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Hetzer.jpg|Original Hetzer from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
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File:Hetzer.jpg|Original Hetzer from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
Hetzer RGilClan v29.jpg|Hetzer from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29|RG:iClan vol. 29]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  

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