HCK-M1N "Hackman" Owens |
HCK-M1N "Hackman" Owens |
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CODE HCK-M1N "Hackman" Owens Tonnage: 35 Estimated Value: 28,477,013 C-Bills Chassis: Unknown Power Plant: VOX 280 XXL Cruising Speed: 86 Maximum Speed: 129 Jump Jets: none Jump Capacity: none Armor: Starshield Armament: 1 Dragon's Fire Light Gauss Rifle 2 SRM 2s Manufacturer: Luthien Armor Works Primary Factory: Luthien Communications System: O/P 3000 COMSET Targeting and Tracking System: Beagle Active Probe Overview: After analyzing the results of the Raptor's manufacturing and operational tests, the DCMS authorized production of a full line of Inner Sphere OmniMechs. The first Omni off the line was a simple copy of the Clan Black Hawk. The second was an improved version of the Jenner, which the DCMS christened the Owens. Unlike many Kurita ’Mechs, whose names come from their appearance, the Owens takes its name from its primary mission: the traditional cavalry role of screening and reconnaissance. The name comes from a Terran drinking song titled Gray Owens, a tune traditionally associated with cavalry units. It is interesting to note that the Draconis Combine, whose culture derives from the Oriental societies of Earth, found inspiration for the name of its new light OmniMech in a Western ditty. Capabilities: The Owens represents design modifications and other changes based on reports of the experiences of DCMS troops operating the Raptor. The modular weapon containers were standardized and perfected for the Owens so that the weapons could operate with all future OmniMech designs. An interesting feature of the Owens is the amount of electronics it carries; the ’Mech has internal C3 networks, Beagle active probes, and TAG gear. This array indicates that the DCMS sees the Owens primarily as a recon ’Mech capable of finding and fixing the enemy with indirect fire from supporting elements while the main body moves against the enemy’s flank. The primary configuration uses small and medium lasers for self-defense, while LRM racks on the ’Mech’s arms offer suppressive fire in indirect support of other units in the lance or company. Most of the other configurations carry assorted short-range weapons of incredible accuracy, though one version also mounts a heavy laser. The Owens rarely engages and destroys the enemy directly; instead, it uses its targeting and communications systems to assist heavier units in performing that task. Deployment: The DCMS began deploying the Owens in 3056. Most front-line regiments currently have at least a lance of these versatile machines, and many have an entire company of Owenses. Some Owens are reportedly being tested by the armies of the other Successor States, but none have yet appeared in great numbers. HCK-M1N Hackman Owens Technology Base: - Mixed (IS Chassis) - Level 3 (Omni-Mech) Equipment Mass Internal Structure: 3.5 Engine: 280 XXL 5.5 Walking MP: 8 Running MP: 12 Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks: 10(20) - Double 0 Gyro: 3 Cockpit: - Small 2 Armor Factor: 64 4 Internal Armor Structure Value Head 3 9 Center Torso 11 9 Center Torso(rear) 3 R/L Torso 8 6 R/L Torso(rear) 1 R/L Arm 6 7 R/L Leg 8 8 Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage (C) SRM 2 LA 1 0.5 (IS) Light Gauss Rifle LT 5 12 (C) SRM 2 Ammo RT 2 2 (IS) Light Gauss Rifle Ammo RT 2 2 (C) SRM 2 RA 1 0.5 |
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