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Line 30: The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence, as warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire ''[[touman]]'' of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168: "Hunchback IIC"</ref> The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence, as warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire ''[[touman]]'' of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168: "Hunchback IIC"</ref> − After the actions of a [[Star_(Formation)|Star]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Star of Rage (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Warden MechWarriors]], however, this 'Mech has become popular with [[Clan Jade Falcon]] ''[[Sibko|sibbies]]'' during their first [[Clans#Trial of Position|Trial of Position]], as it often allows them one quick kill, though the practice is often derided by older Clanners. Perhaps the only bright spot in this design is the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s that allow it to more easily traverse difficult terrain so that it can bring its mammoth guns into play.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> + After the actions of a [[Star_(Formation)|Star]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Star of Rage|Warden MechWarriors]], however, this 'Mech has become popular with [[Clan Jade Falcon]] ''[[Sibko|sibbies]]'' during their first [[Clans#Trial of Position|Trial of Position]], as it often allows them one quick kill, though the practice is often derided by older Clanners. Perhaps the only bright spot in this design is the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s that allow it to more easily traverse difficult terrain so that it can bring its mammoth guns into play.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 54:
Line 54: *; HBK-IIC-C ''Hunchback IIC'' C : The third PGI variant is a version of the standard ''Hunchback IIC'' with greater field endurance, the C variant downgrades the [[UAC/20]]s to lighter [[UAC/10]]s, with the saved weight going towards an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm and two tons of autocannon rounds in each side torso. The remaining features are identical to the standard model.<ref name=MWO/> *; HBK-IIC-C ''Hunchback IIC'' C : The third PGI variant is a version of the standard ''Hunchback IIC'' with greater field endurance, the C variant downgrades the [[UAC/20]]s to lighter [[UAC/10]]s, with the saved weight going towards an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm and two tons of autocannon rounds in each side torso. The remaining features are identical to the standard model.<ref name=MWO/> − *; HBK-IIC-DW "Deathwish" : A customized variant of the ''Hunchback IIC'' supposedly piloted by the [[Star of Rage (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Star of Rage]], the ''Deathwish'' retains only one of the standard ''Hunchback IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UAC/20]]s, dropping the left-torso autocannon to mount an [[ER PPC]], moving the center torso [[ER medium laser]]s to the left arm and adding a similar pair to the right arm. Built on the same basic frame as the ''Hunchback IIC'' while still keeping the two tons of autocannon ammo, the remaining weight goes to extra [[double heat sink]]s, the ''Deathwish'' carrying a total of 18.<ref name=MWO-2>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page"</ref> + *; HBK-IIC-DW "Deathwish" : A customized variant of the ''Hunchback IIC'' supposedly piloted by the [[Star of Rage]], the ''Deathwish'' retains only one of the standard ''Hunchback IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UAC/20]]s, dropping the left-torso autocannon to mount an [[ER PPC]], moving the center torso [[ER medium laser]]s to the left arm and adding a similar pair to the right arm. Built on the same basic frame as the ''Hunchback IIC'' while still keeping the two tons of autocannon ammo, the remaining weight goes to extra [[double heat sink]]s, the ''Deathwish'' carrying a total of 18.<ref name=MWO-2>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page"</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} Line 78:
Line 78: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]'' * ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]'' − * [https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page] + *[https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page] − * [https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page] + *[https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page] * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' Line 89:
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The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence, as warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire ''[[touman]]'' of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168: "Hunchback IIC"</ref> | The '''''Hunchback IIC''''' is a [[Clan]]-tech refit of the venerable ''[[Hunchback]]''. Its meager six tons of armor, coupled with paltry ammunition and lack of long-range weapons, led [[Inner Sphere]] observers to conclude that this [['Mech]] was a last-ditch effort for failed warriors to die with glory. In truth, the assignment of a ''Hunchback IIC'' was essentially a death sentence, as warriors given this machine were not expected to survive their next battle. However, despite the attrition rates expected for pilots of this [[BattleMech]], the number of ''Hunchback IIC''s within all Clans has remained more or less constant, a surprisingly high 3% of the entire ''[[touman]]'' of each Clan.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 168: "Hunchback IIC"</ref> | ||
| − | After the actions of a [[Star_(Formation)|Star]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Star of Rage | + | After the actions of a [[Star_(Formation)|Star]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] [[Star of Rage|Warden MechWarriors]], however, this 'Mech has become popular with [[Clan Jade Falcon]] ''[[Sibko|sibbies]]'' during their first [[Clans#Trial of Position|Trial of Position]], as it often allows them one quick kill, though the practice is often derided by older Clanners. Perhaps the only bright spot in this design is the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s that allow it to more easily traverse difficult terrain so that it can bring its mammoth guns into play.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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*; HBK-IIC-C ''Hunchback IIC'' C : The third PGI variant is a version of the standard ''Hunchback IIC'' with greater field endurance, the C variant downgrades the [[UAC/20]]s to lighter [[UAC/10]]s, with the saved weight going towards an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm and two tons of autocannon rounds in each side torso. The remaining features are identical to the standard model.<ref name=MWO/> | *; HBK-IIC-C ''Hunchback IIC'' C : The third PGI variant is a version of the standard ''Hunchback IIC'' with greater field endurance, the C variant downgrades the [[UAC/20]]s to lighter [[UAC/10]]s, with the saved weight going towards an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm and two tons of autocannon rounds in each side torso. The remaining features are identical to the standard model.<ref name=MWO/> | ||
| − | *; HBK-IIC-DW "Deathwish" : A customized variant of the ''Hunchback IIC'' supposedly piloted by the [[ | + | *; HBK-IIC-DW "Deathwish" : A customized variant of the ''Hunchback IIC'' supposedly piloted by the [[Star of Rage]], the ''Deathwish'' retains only one of the standard ''Hunchback IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UAC/20]]s, dropping the left-torso autocannon to mount an [[ER PPC]], moving the center torso [[ER medium laser]]s to the left arm and adding a similar pair to the right arm. Built on the same basic frame as the ''Hunchback IIC'' while still keeping the two tons of autocannon ammo, the remaining weight goes to extra [[double heat sink]]s, the ''Deathwish'' carrying a total of 18.<ref name=MWO-2>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page"</ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]'' | * ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]'' | ||
| − | * [https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page] | + | *[https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page] |
| − | * [https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page] | + | *[https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page] |
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]'' | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:'Mechs]] | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||