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Post by Captain Benjamin Maxwell on Jul 30, 2005 13:14:36 GMT -5
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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