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Name/Model:         Hauptmann HA1-OP
Designer:           StarRaven
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            95
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Civil War / 3067
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         9,669,075 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,795

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          285 Fusion
Walking Speed:        32.4 kph  
Maximum Speed:        54 kph    
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Standard with CASE
Armament:             
    3 SRM 6 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    6 Medium Pulse Lasers
    15 Machine Guns
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Beagle Active Probe

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Overview:
    In 2529, a young nobleman from Skye attempted to assassinate Archon Craig Steiner with a
    thrown bomb. The Archon survived by ducking behind his throne, which absorbed most of the
    blast. Although the Archon survived unharmed, three people, including a popular singer, were
    killed in the blast. (There were no consequences for Skye, as it was determined after his
    apprehension that the would-be assassin was a heavy user of mind-impairing drugs) As a
    result of the assassination attempt, Archon Craig had the Throne Room extensively remodeled.
    The dais was raised, the ceiling heightened and strengthened, and two massive doors were
    installed on either side of the room. The reason for these modifications was made clear
    during the Archon's next birthday celebration; while the Archon grinned at his guests'
    surprise, two Griffin BattleMechs entered through the doors to stand on either side of the
    Archon's throne. Since then, two Griffins have always stood guard over the Archon. In 3056,
    Archon-Prince Victor changed these to a Crusader and a Marauder. Not long after, Archon
    Katherine changed them to a pair of Hauptmanns, to highlight the Alliance's technological
    superiority.

Capabilities:
    MechWarriors assigned to Guardian Duty in the Throne Room quickly noted that PPCs, Gauss
    Rifles, and heavy autocannon were not effective weapons for their task. As such, warriors
    and techs of the First Royal Guards quickly agreed upon and implemented a new Hauptmann
    variant, designated HA1-OP. The HA1-OP mounts a large number of machine guns for use in
    killing potential asassins while minimizing collateral damage to bystanders. A number of
    medium pulse lasers provide accurate fire for killing battle-armored assassins. For when the
    situation is completely out of control, three Artemis-backed SRM 6 launchers and multiple
    types of ammunition provide the ability to engage battle-armor, large numbers of unarmored
    men, or even light to medium vehicles. The Beagle Active Probe ensures that the Archon's
    guardians cannot be taken by surprise. The placement of the SRM ammunition is some cause for
    concern, but space considerations made it impossible to mount it in the right torso, where
    the Hauptmann's integral CASE equipment is located.

Deployment:
    HA1-OPs are deployed by the First Royal Guards, in the Archon's Throne Room. It is, however,
    not completely unheard of for this variant to be used in combat.
    
    During the battle for Tharkad City at the end of the FedCom Civil War, a pair of HA1-OPs
    killed some four companies of infantry and three light BattleMechs before two lances of
    heavy 'Mechs brought them down.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                          Standard                  9.50                     
Engine:                                     285 Fusion                16.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 3                                               
    Running MP:                                 5                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         15 [30]                   5.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  293                    18.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      30             45       
    Center Torso (rear):                              15       
    R/L Torso:                         20             30       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                 10       
    R/L Arm:                           16             32       
    R/L Leg:                           20             40       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Machine Gun                                               H                 1          0.50             
Beagle Active Probe                                       CT                2          1.50             
CASE                                                      RT                1          0.50             
Machine Gun                                               RT                1          0.50             
Machine Gun                                             RT (R)              1          0.50             
Machine Gun (Ammo 400)                                    RT                2          2.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                      RT (R)              1          2.00             
Machine Gun                                               LT                1          0.50             
Machine Gun                                             LT (R)              1          0.50             
Medium Pulse Laser                                      LT (R)              1          2.00             
SRM 6 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                   LT                2          3.00             
5 Machine Guns                                            RA                5          2.50             
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                                     RA                2          4.00             
SRM 6 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                   RA                2          3.00             
5 Machine Guns                                            LA                5          2.50             
2 Medium Pulse Lasers                                     LA                2          4.00             
SRM 6 w/ Artemis IV FCS                                   LA                2          3.00             
SRM 6 (Ammo 30)                                           RL                2          2.00             
SRM 6 (Ammo 30)                                           LL                2          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 58
TP: BM,  SZ: 4,  TMM: 1,  MV: 6"
Damage: (S) 9 / (M) 6 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 10,  Structure (S): 8
Specials: CASE, PRB, RCN, REAR2/1/-
 
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