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*  GHR-5J - A downgrade of the ''Grasshopper'' using [[Star League]] technology, the 5J upgrades the Large Laser to an [[ER Large Laser]] and replaces the LRM-5 launcher with a [[Streak SRM-2]] missile launcher and an [[Anti-Missile System]]. Finally, the 'Mech has reduced the number of Medium Lasers from four to two. BV (1.0) = 1,217<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,354<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 81</ref>
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*  GHR-5J - An upgrade of the ''Grasshopper'' using [[Star League]] technology, the 5J upgrades the Large Laser to an [[ER Large Laser]] and replaces the LRM-5 launcher with a [[Streak SRM-2]] missile launcher and an [[Anti-Missile System]]. Finally, the 'Mech has reduced the number of Medium Lasers from four to two. BV (1.0) = 1,217<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,354<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 81</ref>
  
 
*  GHR-5N - the 5N is a very basic upgrade of the ''Grasshopper''. The LRM-5 and the Large Laser have both been removed from the design. In their place, a [[PPC]] has been added, as well as an additional Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,316<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,511{{cn}}
 
*  GHR-5N - the 5N is a very basic upgrade of the ''Grasshopper''. The LRM-5 and the Large Laser have both been removed from the design. In their place, a [[PPC]] has been added, as well as an additional Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,316<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,511{{cn}}

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Grasshopper
Grasshopper
Production information
Manufacturer Lantren Corporation
Jalastar Aerospace [1]
Arc-Royal MechWorks [2]
LexaTech Industries [2]
Production Year 2780
Model GHR-5H
Class Heavy
Cost 6,024,574 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Mingh z33/7
Armor Maximillian 100
Engine VOX 280
Communications System Allet-C308
Speed 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets Lexington Lifters
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,268[3]
BV (2.0) 1,427[4]

Description

Originally intended as a stealthy hunter-killer of light and medium 'Mechs, the Grasshopper entered service in 2780, after hostilities had wound down in the Amaris Civil War. With the SLDF demobilizing, much of the Grasshopper's original high-tech systems were stripped before production. What was left was a heavy BattleMech with great mobility and a predominately shorter-ranged, energy-based weaponry. The 'Mech's ground speed of 64.8 km/h is augmented with a jumping capability of one hundred and twenty meters. The Grasshoppers weapons systems allow the Grasshopper to perform a variety of roles other than that of a light 'Mech hunter, and its low dependence on ammunition allows the Grasshopper to operate away from established supply lines for extended periods of time.[5]

Armament

The Grasshopper carries a Diplan HD Large Laser as its primary weapon. The Large Laser's firepower is augmented at long range with the Conan/S LRM-5 launcher. For close range combat, the Grasshopper carries four Diplan M3 Medium Lasers, giving it a great deal of close range firepower.[6]

Variants

  • GHR-5J - An upgrade of the Grasshopper using Star League technology, the 5J upgrades the Large Laser to an ER Large Laser and replaces the LRM-5 launcher with a Streak SRM-2 missile launcher and an Anti-Missile System. Finally, the 'Mech has reduced the number of Medium Lasers from four to two. BV (1.0) = 1,217[3], BV (2.0) = 1,354[7]
  • GHR-5N - the 5N is a very basic upgrade of the Grasshopper. The LRM-5 and the Large Laser have both been removed from the design. In their place, a PPC has been added, as well as an additional Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,316[3], BV (2.0) = 1,511[citation needed]
  • GHR-6K - The 6K variant of the Grasshopper upgrades the design by using an Endo Steel chassis and the 'Mechs heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. The LRM-5 launcher has been replaced with a Guided Technologies 2nd Generation Streak SRM-4 missile launcher and the 'Mech carries five Medium Pulse Lasers for close range combat. For long-range situations, the Grasshopper carries an ER Large Laser. The 'Mech also carries a C3 slave unit to allow it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,484[3], BV (2.0) = 1,597[8]
  • GHR-7K - An upgrade of the 6K, the 7K removes the weapons with an eye toward making the Grasshopper independent of supply concerns. Two Light PPCs provide long-range firepower, while short-range firepower is provided by twin Snub-Nose PPCs. An ER Medium Lasers takes the place of one of the 6K's heat sinks. The addition of a Guardian ECM Suite makes this a difficult to detect guerrilla fighter. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,806[8]
  • GHR-C - A very basic modification of the 5J model, the Grasshopper C is modified to carry a C3 slave unit to allow it to be integrated into a C3 lances and allow it to share targeting data with friendly units. To accomplish this, the Streak SRM-2 ammunition has been reduced by one ton. BV (1.0) = 1,219[3], BV (2.0) = 1,366[8]

Custom Variants

  • Grasshopper Reynolds - The customised Grasshopper used by 3rd Davion Guards Hauptmann Reynolds Allen when he commanded the Allen's Animals raiding company during Operation Bird Dog, [9]to help him hold out against Clan Smoke Jaguar forces on Luzerne his 'Mech's standard weapons were replaced with a trio of Clan-Tech ER Large Lasers mounted in the head and center torso supported by a Clan ER Medium Laser mounted in each arm and side torso. The remaining free weight was devoted to IS-grade double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,344 [10]
  • GHR-7X - A Jihad era experimental prototype developed on Arc-Royal, this version used a Torso Mounted Cockpit, Light Engine, and Endo Steel skeleton as the frame to carry six Improved Jump Jets. The standard weaponry is replaced with a head mounted Medium Pulse Laser and a Bombast Laser in each arm. To find its opponents, the head also carries a Bloodhound Active Probe. [11] Even after the refined GHR-7P entered production, ARM still produced a small number of GHR-7X in response to customer requests. Even with this demand, less than ten GHR-7X's were ever manufactured, with the two original prototypes lost on Rochelle. [2] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1587[12]

Gallery

  • GHR-5H Grasshopper in combat

  • GHR-5J Grasshopper in battle

  • GHR-5J Grasshopper

  • Mercenary Grasshopper

  • Experimental Grasshopper.jpg

    GHR-7X Grasshopper jumping

  • GHR-5H Grasshopper

  • GHR-5H Grasshopper

References

  1. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 188
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 129
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Combat Operations, p. 121, 125
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 155
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 150
  6. ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, p. 20
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 81
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 100
  9. ↑ Historical Turning Point: Luzerne, p. 3 "Introduction"
  10. ↑ Historical Turning Point: Luzerne, p. 18 "Grasshopper Reynolds"
  11. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 5
  12. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 18

Bibliography

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