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When first produced, the ''Hermes II'' had its [[AC/5]] mounted in the center of the torso, although this proved to be disastrous since even a minor hit to the chest rendered the weapon inoperable. A replacement model armed with lasers was temporarily deployed while [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] reworked the design and shifted the weapon to its current placement. The ''Hermes II'' stayed in production throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with minor stoppages every time Irian's 'Mech factories were destroyed, and served almost exclusively with the [[Free Worlds League]]. A few could be found in the arsenals of the other [[Great Houses]] as a result of battlefield salvage, and IBMU was willing to sell the design to [[mercenary]] units; the company preferred to sell the 'Mech in large lots but was willing to make small custom orders for a premium.<ref name=TRO3025Rpp38f/><ref name=TRO3039pp122f/><ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/>
 
When first produced, the ''Hermes II'' had its [[AC/5]] mounted in the center of the torso, although this proved to be disastrous since even a minor hit to the chest rendered the weapon inoperable. A replacement model armed with lasers was temporarily deployed while [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] reworked the design and shifted the weapon to its current placement. The ''Hermes II'' stayed in production throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with minor stoppages every time Irian's 'Mech factories were destroyed, and served almost exclusively with the [[Free Worlds League]]. A few could be found in the arsenals of the other [[Great Houses]] as a result of battlefield salvage, and IBMU was willing to sell the design to [[mercenary]] units; the company preferred to sell the 'Mech in large lots but was willing to make small custom orders for a premium.<ref name=TRO3025Rpp38f/><ref name=TRO3039pp122f/><ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/>
  
With the slow recovery of [[lostech]] Irian was not only able to begin producing the original ''Hermes'' again, but also upgrade the ''Hermes II'', building upon the original Star League-era schematics they had saved to create the HER-5S model in [[3050]]. As a result of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the accords reached by the Great Houses on [[Outreach]], Irian began selling these upgraded models to the rest of the Inner Sphere. The HER-5S was also used to replace older variants within the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as part of a massive upgrade program, with the first models going to elite units such as the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and slowly trickling down to other units. This also meant a large number fell into the hands of the [[Word of Blake]] and were used on both sides of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3025Rpp38f/><ref name=TRO3039pp122f/><ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/> Production of the ''Hermes II'' would continue through the [[Dark Age era|Dark Age]] to the  [[ilClan era]].<ref name=RGIV26p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26'', p. 12: "Hermes II"</ref>
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With the slow recovery of [[lostech]] Irian was not only able to begin producing the original ''Hermes'' again, but also upgrade the ''Hermes II'', building upon the original Star League-era schematics they had saved to create the HER-5S model in [[3050]]. As a result of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the accords reached by the Great Houses on [[Outreach]], Irian began selling these upgraded models to the rest of the Inner Sphere. The HER-5S was also used to replace older variants within the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as part of a massive upgrade program, with the first models going to elite units such as the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and slowly trickling down to other units. This also meant a large number fell into the hands of the [[Word of Blake]] and were used on both sides of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3025Rpp38f/><ref name=TRO3039pp122f/><ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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*; HER-6D : This variant introduced in [[3062]] was used by the [[Davion Light Guards]]. It exchanges the [[medium laser]] for an [[ER medium laser]] and the [[AC/5]] for a [[RAC/5]]. It still has only one ton of ammo for the autocannon, however, forcing MechWarriors to use their ammunition wisely.<ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/> BV (2.0) = 1106<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 109</ref>
 
*; HER-6D : This variant introduced in [[3062]] was used by the [[Davion Light Guards]]. It exchanges the [[medium laser]] for an [[ER medium laser]] and the [[AC/5]] for a [[RAC/5]]. It still has only one ton of ammo for the autocannon, however, forcing MechWarriors to use their ammunition wisely.<ref name=TRO3050Upp40f/> BV (2.0) = 1106<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 109</ref>
  
*; HER-7A : An ilClan-era variant, this version of the Hermes II mixes [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] technology. Built around a 240-rated Light Fusion engine with an XL Gyro and an [[endo-steel]] structure, the 7A is an evolution of the original 2S, replacing the AC/5 with a Clan-spec [[Type 9]] [[Ultra AC/10]], also utilized by the ''[[Shikra]]'' [[aerospace fighter]],<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp46+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 46-47, "SKR-4M ''Shikra''"</ref> with three tons of [[CASE II]]–protected ammunition. The other weapons are similar to its ancestor, both a [[flamer]] and a [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]].<ref name=RGIV26p12/> BV (2.0) = 1,121<ref name=RGIV26p21>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26'', p. 21: "Hermes II HER-7A"</ref>
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*; HER-7A : An ilClan-era variant, this version of the Hermes II mixes [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] technology. Built around a 240-rated Light Fusion engine with an XL Gyro and an [[endo-steel]] structure, the 7A is an evolution of the original 2S, replacing the [[AC/5]] with a Clan-spec [[Ultra AC/10]] with three tons of [[CASE II]]–protected ammunition. The other weapons are similar to its ancestor, both a [[flamer]] and a [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]].  BV (2.0) = 1,121
  
 
*; HER-7S : An [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] 'Mech "ahead of its time", the HER-7S is the brainchild of [[Baron (noble title)|Baron]] [[Roderick Axel]] of [[Lopez]], who long believed he knew better than the military industrial complex how to develop an advanced upgrade of the ''Hermes II''. Unfortunately, he was short on practical understanding of the true cost involved. Built on a [[composite internal structure]], powered by a massive 320-rated [[XXL engine]] and clad in relatively low seven an half tons of armor, the HER-7S had a top speed of over 120 km/h and a 240 meter jump distance. Mounting 10 double heat sinks, an [[ER flamer]], a [[Clan]]-spec [[large pulse laser]], and a [[light PPC]] linked to a Clan-grade [[targeting computer]], the 'Mech is a deadly combatant. However, due to the absurd expense and extreme fragility of the design, only three prototypes were manufactured, and in fact the whole proceedings seem to have been just a way for [[Irian Technologies|IBMU]] to use the Baron's money to gain more hands-on experience with the technologies involved. BV (2.0) = 1,578<ref name=XTROMp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 4</ref>
 
*; HER-7S : An [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] 'Mech "ahead of its time", the HER-7S is the brainchild of [[Baron (noble title)|Baron]] [[Roderick Axel]] of [[Lopez]], who long believed he knew better than the military industrial complex how to develop an advanced upgrade of the ''Hermes II''. Unfortunately, he was short on practical understanding of the true cost involved. Built on a [[composite internal structure]], powered by a massive 320-rated [[XXL engine]] and clad in relatively low seven an half tons of armor, the HER-7S had a top speed of over 120 km/h and a 240 meter jump distance. Mounting 10 double heat sinks, an [[ER flamer]], a [[Clan]]-spec [[large pulse laser]], and a [[light PPC]] linked to a Clan-grade [[targeting computer]], the 'Mech is a deadly combatant. However, due to the absurd expense and extreme fragility of the design, only three prototypes were manufactured, and in fact the whole proceedings seem to have been just a way for [[Irian Technologies|IBMU]] to use the Baron's money to gain more hands-on experience with the technologies involved. BV (2.0) = 1,578<ref name=XTROMp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 4</ref>
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26]]''
 
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''

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