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[Wildstreak]

While there are topics elsewhere, I wanted this somewhere it may get noticed.

Hero Hunchback ideas?

1 - MAKE THE MISSING 4N! Stock AC/5, 2LRM5, 4ML, SL; Hardpoints 2 Ballistic, 2 Missile, 2 Energy RT, 1 Energy each Arm, 1 Energy Head.
Decent all around design. AC/5 + LRMs at range, AC/5 + MLs up close.

All these are simply variations of Hardpoint placement and should probably come with MGs stock in arm mounts, SRM2 or 4 in one of the Missile slots then 1 Big Energy weapon (LL/PPC) in the Hunch plus MLs/SPLs/SLs as needed.

2 - A version with 1 Ballistic each Arm, 3 Energy Right Torso, 1 Energy Head. Standard load: 1MG each Arm, 1PPC + 2ML RT, 1SL head. I like this one.

3 - 1 Ballistic one Arm, 2 Missile other Arm, 3 Energy Right Torso, 1 Energy Head. Standard load: 1MG Arm, 1SRM2 or 4 Arm, PPC RT, SL Head.

4 - 1 Ballistic one Arm, 1 Energy other Arm, 2 Missile + 2 Energy Right Torso, 1 Energy Head. Standard load: 1MG Arm, ML Arm, PPC + SRM RT, SL Head.

Honestly, I would like 2 Hero Hunchbacks, one being the 4N that SHOULD have been available some time ago and one of the others.
My wish, just make the 4N available like the other variants along with a Hero, this is the PERFECT time to do it. One Hero and the 4N, it would be like getting 2 Hero Mechs.

When I made the last three, I tried staying true to max hardpoints on existing designs. 4G/4H have 6 total, 4J/4SP have 8 and 7. I went with 6 on #2 and 7 on #3 and #4. I believe changing hardpoint location is interesting enough.

I do not think a double Ballistic Hunch will come, that is giving the IIC too early.

Edited by Merchant, 04 December 2013 - 08:56 AM.

[Sable Dove]

I'd kinda like to see a much more resilient hunchback. Tougher than the 4SP in the same way that the 4SP is tougher than the others. Give it no ST hunch at all.

LT: 1E, 1AMS
RT: 1E, 1AMS
CT: 2E, 1M(6)
Head: 1M(5)

The energy hardpoints in each side torso are high mounts, about head-level, but not creating a significant hunch unless fitted with PPCs (which would also obscure vision a fair bit).

CT energy points would see the first mount just below the head in the centre of the chest, and the second mounted directly above the head. CT missile hardpoint would be split into two arcs of (up to) three on either side of the energy mount in the chest.

Head launcher would be split into two groups of (up to) three, mounted above and behind the head, to either side of the second CT energy mount.

Custom shield arms with high shoulder plating that leaves significant debris after destruction would be a plus.



Or replace the CT mounts with 2B and have yourself an Dual-AC2 zombie. Mount above/behind head for hunchy goodness.


It's fun to come up with mechs that will never exist because they require some effort to model.

[Coralld]

I'd love to see my favorite Hunchy in here as a hero mech of sorts, the HBK-5S, but there are 2 problems with it. 1) Time line issues, and 2) it would be so P2W as it not only has ECM but also Stealth Armor.

Edited by Coralld, 04 December 2013 - 07:08 PM.

[Biza]

Whatever the variant it should be called the fatback.

[CDLord HHGD]

H-1E
CT-2E
R/LT-1B (each)
R/LA-1E (each)
JJ-3

[Mechteric]

I'd like to see a ballistic version of the 4SP. Two AC5's split across left/right torso and 4 medium lasers

[Ngamok]

God you guys !!

The 4N would be a perfect candidate for a Hero. Just make it have 2E per arm and 1 in the Head, 1 Ballistic in the RT and 2M in the LT.

Call it a day.

[zagibu]

Step 1: Take a HBK-4G
Step 2: Put the hunch on the hunchless shoulder as well
Step 3: Replace the right arm with an AC/20
Step 4: Replace the left arm with an AC/20

There you have it, HBK-420, fit for the current meta:

Edited by zagibu, 05 December 2013 - 02:36 PM.

[SirDubDub]

Ngamok, on 05 December 2013 - 12:25 PM, said:

God you guys !!

The 4N would be a perfect candidate for a Hero. Just make it have 2E per arm and 1 in the Head, 1 Ballistic in the RT and 2M in the LT.

Call it a day.

I've wanted this build ever since I found out that the 4H and 4SP have the same number of energy hardpoints. A 4G with 4SP -style dual laser arms would be excellent.